WORDS OF LIFE is a 15-minute, weekly show from The Salvation Army. It features interviews and powerful testimonies, engaging conversations about topics impacting the church today, and deep dive Bible studies. The show is available on your favorite podcast store and is airing on more than 200 radio stations around the world.
In this special bonus episode, we share a conversation we had with Salvation Army Officer, Chris Pachik. Chris shares his powerful testimony of how God brought him to a Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center that changed his life in a way he could have never imagined. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In our final episode of Crafted we are joined by Bethany Farrel. She is the Creative Arts Director for The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory. Rather than focus on one artform, in this conversation, she shares the importance to live a creative life and allow God to move your heart in seasons; using art to express our joys, pain and love for our Heavenly Father. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Today we are joined by dancers, Ed and Ashley Escobar. This power couple for Christ take part in large performances all over the country and teach dance to young adults at Salvation Army Youth camps. They both share their story of how they fell in love with the craft as well as what God has taught them through this artform. Don’t miss the video version of this interview as they also performed a beautiful piece for us in our studio. https://www.facebook.com/SalvationSoundcast Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this episode we were invited into the home of our friends, Majors David and Susie Erickson. They have a passion for baking and bring hospitality to an artform. During this conversation we talk about the crafts and gifts God has given us for the purpose of serving and welcoming others. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this episode we are joined by published author, Major Stephen Kelly. He shares with us how important it is to always have a creative outlet. For Stephen, writing is one of his passions. He also shares the summary of two of his books and how they came to be. He uses fictional stories to share Biblical truths in a unique way. Click here to purchase his books https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In our third episode of this series, CRAFTED, we are joined by filmmaker, Jon Avery. He shares his story of finding his passion for film and talks about some of his favorite projects. He loves how film can simply be used to tell someone’s story and evoke empathy through the medium. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
As Hurricane Ida made landfall on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, The Salvation Army is prepared to meet immediate needs of food, clothing, clean-up kits, and emotional and spiritual care. Emergency Disaster Services Director of The Salvation Army’s Southern Territory, Jeff Jellets said, “We are positioned to provide immediate assistance to those in the path of the storm and have access to a substantial network of resources which can be activated as soon as it’s needed. Right now, the best way to support response efforts is by making a financial contribution. This allows necessary items to be purchased and ensures disaster survivors and first responders receive assistance quickly,” Over 140,000 meals are already prepared and more than 50 mobile feeding units are ready for deployment. Each unit can serve between 500 and 1,500 meals per day. For more information on The Salvation Army’s continued response, visit salvationarmyusa.org. To make a financial gift to support Hurricane Ida relief: Donate online: CLICK HERE Donate by phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this episode we are joined by painter and calligrapher, Flo Knox. We learn about how she fell in love with painting and walks us through how she uses calligraphy in her morning devotions. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Today we launch a new series called CRAFTED. Throughout this series we will be speaking with different artists of various mediums and learning about their passion and how they use their art as an act of worship. In this first episode we are joined by Nick Simmons-Smith. He is a musician, performer, and composer with The Salvation army. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this episode we were joined by Salvation Army officers, Captains Cheryl and Nesan Kistan. They sat down with Major Jerry Friday for a round table discussion on missions and so much more. The Kistans are corps officers in Tustin Ranch, California. But Nesan also serves as Chair of the National Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Commission for The Salvation Army as well. These two had some powerful insights and even shared a bit of their own testimonies with us during their time in our studio. Series: SENT https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Bernie is a lifelong Salvationist and serves as the Territorial Director of Communications for The Salvation Army’s USA Southern Territory. He has been hosting Words of Life for the last 10 years.
