Description: God not only calls but also equips and sustains those serving on the frontlines of crisis—first responders, emergency workers, and others who step into the hardest places of our communities. In this episode, our guests share from firsthand experience about the importance of finding true identity in Christ, persevering through hardship, and holding on to the hope only God provides.

Listeners will gain insight into how the Church can play a vital role in coming alongside first responders with encouragement, practical presence, and biblical truth—offering light where it’s needed most. You’ll be challenged to see crisis ministry through a fresh lens and inspired to support those who carry heavy burdens in service to others.

At the heart of the conversation is a powerful reminder: lasting strength, peace, and comfort are found only in abiding in Christ.

What You’ll Gain by Listening:

• A deeper understanding of the unique challenges first responders face
• Practical ways the Church can bring hope and encouragement in times of crisis
• Encouragement to anchor your own perseverance in God’s Word and Spirit
• Inspiration to live with Christ-centered strength, no matter your calling

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A Transforming Leadership Series Podcast Episode

In a culture where truth feels negotiable and convictions are often blurred, Dr. Jerry Horner brings a clear, uncompromising message: God—not culture—sets the standard. With more than six decades of ministry experience across nations, classrooms, and congregations, Dr. Horner speaks with seasoned authority and humble wisdom about the eternal truths that anchor a life and legacy.

Listeners will discover:

✅ Clarity on biblical authority in confusing times — why God’s Word is timeless and not up for cultural debate. ✅ A challenge to live without compromise — especially in leadership, church life, and personal conviction. ✅ Hope for the future church — through stories of renewal, discipleship, and young leaders hungry for authenticity. ✅ Encouragement to stand for truth with grace — even when it means going against the tide. ✅ A powerful reminder of God’s sovereignty — and the peace that comes from aligning with His standard, not public opinion.

Dr. Horner’s message is both prophetic and pastoral—offering a spiritual compass for leaders, pastors, and believers navigating today’s turbulent waters.

🎧 Tune in and be reminded: God’s truth doesn’t shift with the times—He sets the standard.

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Join us for a powerful conversation filled with conviction, wisdom, and hope. Whether you’re a leader, pastor, or disciple seeking truth in turbulent times, this episode will encourage you to walk in boldness, humility, and unwavering faith.

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Description: In this powerful episode, Major General Bob Dees (Ret.)—veteran, author, and founder of the National Center for Healthy Veterans—joins us for a candid conversation on the front lines of trauma recovery, leadership, and hope. Drawing from decades of military leadership, personal loss, and hands-on ministry with some of the most at-risk veterans in America, General Dees shares timeless principles for building resilient lives rooted in faith, purpose, and community.

Listeners will discover:

• Why resilience is a critical life skill “from cradle to grave”
• How trauma impacts veterans and their families—and how to be part of the healing
• The Resilience Life Cycle and how it applies to everyday setbacks, grief, and personal calling
• Inspiring stories of transformation from the field, including those who’ve overcome homelessness, addiction, and despair
• How organizations and individuals can effectively support veterans, first responders, and others carrying invisible wounds

Whether you're a leader, caregiver, pastor, veteran, or someone navigating personal trials, this episode offers practical encouragement, spiritual insight, and a roadmap to healing. Be inspired to steward your own pain, walk with others through theirs, and stand strong in the calling God has placed on your life.

Listen now and learn how resilience—God’s way—can restore, rebuild, and renew lives.

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Description:

Peace isn’t the absence of problems—it’s the presence of God’s unshakable wholeness in the middle of them. In this powerful episode, Pastor Terry A. Smith shares how shalom—the peace that comes from God—brings not only personal restoration but community transformation. Drawing from Scripture and over three decades of ministry experience, Terry and host Doug Stringer offer timely wisdom for anyone seeking hope, purpose, and the courage to keep going.

You’ll discover how to:

• Embrace shalom as a way of life—one that leads to flourishing, harmony, and spiritual vitality
• Serve your city with humility and impact, just as the early Church did
• Reignite your calling, even when dreams are delayed or detoured
• Hold onto God’s promises when the going gets tough
• Experience revival by becoming a vessel of Christ’s peace in a broken world

This conversation will inspire you to carry peace into the chaos, and walk confidently in God’s strength—no matter your circumstances.

Listen now and be encouraged to press on, press in, and live sent.

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In this gripping and deeply authentic conversation, Doug Stringer sits down with Shane Idleman, founding pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship and author of I Almost Quit. Together, they explore the often unseen struggles of leadership, the dangerous drift toward cultural compromise in the Church, and the revival power found in brokenness and humility.

Shane shares candidly about his journey—from fitness industry success and steroid abuse to personal surrender and pastoral calling. Doug and Shane delve into spiritual discipline, the role of physical health in ministry, emotional burnout, and the subtle lure of platform over purpose.

Listeners will be challenged and encouraged by insights on:

• Reviving the fire of faith through spiritual hunger

• Worship as a lifestyle, not just music

• Navigating leadership through spiritual dryness and discouragement

• The necessity of truth paired with humility in a culture of compromise

• Why God sometimes allows the thorn to remain

If you've ever felt like giving up—or if you are currently in the midst of your own detour—this episode will remind you that God can use even your darkest seasons to spark deep transformation and a renewed call to purpose.

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Join Doug and friend, Gary Wilkerson on this interview and conversation. It is available on our Transforming Leadership video series and also on "A Word in Season with Doug Stringer and friends” podcast. Gary will also be with us at the Somebody Cares Summit in Houston, May 19-20th Gary Wilkerson is the President of World Challenge, an international mission organization that was founded by his father, David Wilkerson. He has traveled to speak at mission leadership conferences in 70 different countries and has supported church planting, relief, and evangelism among some of the most unreached people groups around the globe. Gary believes in practicing pure religion by caring for orphans and widows. Gary and his wife, Kelly, have 12 grandchildren and live in Colorado Springs, CO.

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Description: We can become living worship by simply saying ‘Yes’ to God. Chris Mitchell, CBN Middle East Bureau Chief, felt a divine calling when he first visited Israel, recognizing it as God's land. His journey is rooted in obedience. Discouragement may come, but he did not let them derail him. Fixing your eyes on Jesus provides strength to see breakthrough.

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Doug Stringer was honored to be the opening and closing speaker for the annual three-day Christian Men's Network Summit.

The recent 2024 Global Summit, which had the theme "BORN TO SERVE," focused on SHAPING A NEW GENERATION OF SERVANT LEADERS.

In this episode, Doug Stringer dives deep into the power of serving others and living with a purpose beyond ourselves. Doug shares inspiring stories from relief efforts in Appalachian communities hit by hurricanes. He illustrates how, when people come together, the impact multiplies like a "net" that catches far more than any one person could. He emphasizes that, as followers of Christ, we’re called to let our light shine—not just for us, but to draw others closer to God.

Doug’s message speaks to the heart: we're born for more, born to serve, and born with a purpose greater than ourselves. He reminds us that true miracles happen behind the scenes, often unnoticed by others but fully seen by God. For anyone feeling stuck or looking for purpose, this episode is a powerful reminder that we are made to serve, reconcile, and bring hope to a hurting world. When we step into our calling with humility and courage, we allow God to work through us to change lives—starting with our own.

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