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Send us Fan Mail A seatbelt saved Chad Lewis’s life, but the pain that followed nearly rewrote his future. Chad joins us to tell the true story behind the nickname “Mr. Electric,” his love of music, and how a serious car accident led him into surgeries, pain management clinics, and a battle with prescription painkiller addiction that he couldn’t “power through” alone. If you’ve ever wondered how faith holds up in real suffering, this conversation doesn’t dodge the hard parts. We talk openly about hitting a breaking point, getting help through Homes of Grace, and walking back into everyday life with consequences, regret, and the need to start over. Chad shares what it looked like to rebuild from almost nothing with “just a squeegee,” turning steady work into Sweetwater Property Maintenance and a team he’s proud to lead. Along the way we dig into practical spiritual anchors for Christian recovery: getting in the Word daily, praying first, rejecting the voice of shame, and remembering that Jesus is king in the valley and on the mountain. We also spotlight the power of community through Gulf Coast Underground, a men’s Bible study built on simple, honest Scripture reading, plus details on the Fishers of Men fundraiser (October 29 at the Biloxi Visitor Center). If you feel rejected, stuck, or tempted to give up, Chad’s reminder lands with weight: “You can’t have communion without community.” Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find these stories of grace. Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Send us Fan Mail Some of the most worn-out Christians I know aren’t tired of Jesus, they’re tired of trying. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing enough for God?” or found yourself stuck in shame, fear, or spiritual second-guessing, this conversation aims straight at that pressure point with a simple, disruptive claim: Jesus is enough. Ron Meyers shares how his early walk with Christ was marked by striving and insecurity, until the message of grace finally rewired his identity in Christ. Then we play a powerful clip from call-in teacher Dr. Andrew Farley as he responds to real stories that expose a problem hiding in plain sight: it’s possible to sit through years of church services and still miss the gospel if the focus shifts to behavior improvement instead of Jesus Christ and his finished work. We talk about why grace feels controversial, why “forgiven once for all” can sound shocking, and how growth in the Christian life stays centered on what Christ has already accomplished, not what we’re trying to prove. You’ll also hear practical guidance for discerning a healthy church: Are they talking about Jesus? Do they proclaim “it is finished” as the foundation for forgiveness, freedom from the law, and a new creation identity? If this helped you breathe again, subscribe, share it with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review so more people can find hope and the grace message. Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Send us Fan Mail We trade the highlight reel for the real story behind Ron Meyers, from an 11-year-old moment of despair to a life shaped by hearing Jesus say he still has a plan. We talk about hope that holds up in anxiety, addiction, and failure, and why your mess can become the message that helps someone else breathe again.  • Ron’s early life in Iowa and feeling like the black sheep  • The suicide attempt at 11 and hearing Jesus speak hope  • Marriage, the Air Force, and being left to raise two toddlers  • Success as a promoter and the emptiness that followed  • Walking away in 1999 to pursue Jesus and ministry  • Building a warehouse church and learning where the mission really is  • Why many people meet Jesus at the end of themselves  • Grace, identity, and becoming who God made you to be  • Revival stories and being a fisher of men  • A simple prayer to surrender to Jesus plus practical next steps like Bible reading and finding a church community  Visit my website, thepromoter.org.  For a copy of today’s broadcast, please visit our website, thepromoter.org.  Would you prayerfully consider making a tax-deductible donation so that we may continue to share stories of God’s amazing grace with the world?  Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Send us Fan Mail A dog bite, a loaded gun, and a $17.46 check—sometimes the smallest interruptions save a life. We sit down with Bobi Beverly to trace a fierce arc from church hurt and atheism to a quiet, durable faith that holds up under real pain. Raised around religion but burned by hypocrisy, Bobi chased adrenaline—skydiving, motorcycle racing, rock climbing—until a brutal back injury ended the distractions. Isolation grew. Shame piled on. And one night, despair narrowed to a single, irreversible choice—until Thor, her 17-year-old dog, sank his teeth into her arm and snapped the darkness. Hours later, a dare to heaven was answered by a rebate check with a seven in it. Not a sermon, not a miracle on stage. Just enough to soften a heart and begin again. What follows isn’t a fairy tale. Bobi’s back still hurts. Surgery never happened. Instead, she built a simple rhythm: the first fifteen minutes in gratitude, coffee with Jesus, honest words before the day shouts, and one small action that honors life. She reframed suffering from Why me? to Where is this sending me? That pivot turned self-focus into service, adrenaline into purpose, and religious noise into a steady friendship with Jesus. We explore how to love yourself when you don’t like yourself, why anger blocks clarity, and how micro-practices—breath, movement, prayer—restore momentum when you feel stuck. If you’ve felt burned by religion, numb with pain, or convinced you’re disqualified, this conversation offers practical hope and grounded tools. Hear how Bobi found safety, mentorship, and meaning in Jesus, and why your story—mess and all—might be the interruption someone else is praying for. Listen, share with a friend who needs a lifeline, and leave a review so more people can find real stories that spark real hope. Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Send us Fan Mail Your strongest beliefs are already steering your next decision. Ron Myers digs into a question that sounds simple but can change everything: what are you believing about God, about yourself, and about what you’re walking through right now? We lay out the chain reaction from belief to behavior to movement to evidence, and why “biblical optimism” is not pretending life is easy. It’s trusting the God who is still working even when the moment hurts, feels unfair, or makes no sense. Ron shares a personal story about getting rattled by another Christian’s opinion and how fear can sneak in wearing religious language. From there, we ground confidence in grace and identity in Christ, including the stabilizing promise of “no condemnation” and what it looks like to renew your mind by rewriting the script playing in your head. If you’ve been stuck in “I’m too old,” “I’m not qualified,” or “nothing works for me,” you’ll hear practical language shifts that move you from shame to growth. We also talk about action when you can’t see the whole plan: walking through fog one visible step at a time, turning the handle before calling the door locked, and treating closed doors as potential redirection. Plus, we answer a big faith question: can a Christian stop believing and forfeit salvation? The takeaway is security, not pressure and it reshapes how we see God and ourselves. Listen now, then share this with someone who needs to believe again, and subscribe, rate, and review to help more people find these grace-filled conversations. What’s one belief you’re ready to challenge today? Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Send us Fan Mail Grief can hit you like a wave you never saw coming. One day you’re steady, the next you’re wrecked by a song, a photo, or the silence where a voice used to be. I open with a question many of us are afraid to say out loud: what do you do when someone you love is gone, but your life keeps moving forward? And I remind you of a verse that matters when you’re hurting. Jesus wept. Your sorrow is not a sign your faith is failing. Maria Etheridge joins me for an honest, tender conversation about losing her son, Matt. She shares his story from a back injury and addiction battles to the night he went into cardiac arrest at her home, the days in the hospital, and the moment her family faced decisions no parent wants to face. We also talk about the power of prayer and community, and the unexpected meaning found in Matt’s organ donation and the honor walk that followed. If you’re searching for Christian encouragement, grief support, or hope after the death of a child, Maria’s story meets you where you are. We go deeper than “be strong.” We talk about the guilt that can show up when you laugh again, why healing does not mean forgetting, and how to take the next step without demanding the whole plan. I connect it to what I call “destined for success” because biblical success is not a pain-free life. Sometimes it’s getting out of bed with a broken heart, telling Jesus the truth, and asking one simple question: “Jesus, what is my next step?” If this helps you, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share it with someone carrying grief in silence, and leave a review so more people can find real hope. What’s one next step you’re willing to take this week? Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Send us Fan Mail One minute you are sitting at home watching a show, and the next you feel something that should not be there. That is how Darrel’s story starts: a lump under his arm, a biopsy, a pathology report, and the word nobody wants to hear. The diagnosis becomes stage four cancer, and yet what stands out most is not denial or bravado, but a steady, clear peace in his voice that makes you stop and listen. We talk candidly about what goes through your mind when life suddenly splits into “before the news” and “after the news.” Darryl  shares why Proverbs 3:5 becomes more than a verse when you are staring at scans and waiting on answers: trusting the Lord with all your heart while admitting you do not understand the path ahead. We also dig into a practical, grounded approach to Christian faith during cancer treatment: valuing doctors, praying for their wisdom, and letting faith and medical care work side by side rather than competing. This conversation is also about community and perspective. Daryl describes classmates, churches, family, and friends surrounding him with prayer, and how that support changes the weight of the waiting. We wrestle with bigger questions too: what are you building your life on, what happens when the phone call eventually comes for all of us, and what it looks like to find peace in uncertainty while the story is still being written. If you need hope after a hard diagnosis or you love someone who does, listen through to the closing challenge and share it with a friend. Subscribe, leave a review, and pass this along to someone who needs to hear they are not walking through the storm alone. Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Send us Fan Mail You can’t always control what happens to you, but you can decide what it becomes. Ron Myers sits down with Jaclyn Williams, a woman born with serious physical challenges connected to thalidomide, the drug once used for morning sickness that caused devastating birth defects around the world. Doctors told her family she might never walk or even reach adulthood. She grew up in hospitals, endured more than two dozen major surgeries, and still found a way to stand, move forward, and live with purpose.  We talk honestly about what it feels like to carry consequences you never chose, and why “surviving” isn’t the same as “healing.” Jaclyn shares the faith that carried her through pain, the simple habit of talking to God like He’s present and listening, and the hard work of surrender when you are tired of fighting in your own strength. She also opens up about deeper wounds like rejection, abuse, and searching for love in the wrong places, and how inner healing reshaped her identity and direction.  You’ll also hear practical encouragement for anyone overwhelmed by negativity, distracted by chaos, or anxious about the future. We come back to one powerful question that reframes everything: God, what can you do with this? If you need Christian encouragement, hope after trauma, or a reminder that your story isn’t over, this conversation will meet you where you are.  If this helped you, subscribe, share it with someone who’s in a difficult season, and leave a review so more people can find these stories of hope. Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Send us Fan Mail A leather vest. Work boots. The smell of beer. A biker gets nose to nose with me in a packed nightclub and tells me he can break me like a matchstick. I do the only thing I can do: I pray. Then three words come out of my mouth that I did not plan, and the whole moment turns on a dime: “God loves you.” That true story sets the tone for a conversation about how quickly we judge people by what we see and how often we miss what they are carrying underneath.  Then you meet Rick, another biker, and I ask him straight: who is Jesus to you? Rick’s answer is not religious polish. It’s gratitude, tears, and a clear confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior. He takes us back to a childhood moment when he asked his mom, “Who killed Jesus?” and how that single sentence followed him for decades, right up to the day after Katrina when he sat in church and heard a whisper: “Get up.” He fights it, then obeys it, walks to the altar, and says God gives him a new heart.  We talk about toughness, anger, and the hidden “drug” of intimidation, and how real strength looks like surrender, not throwing punches. Rick shares why tomorrow is not promised, why grace through faith is the only solid ground, and he prays for anyone listening who feels far from God but hungry for something real. If you need hope, redemption, or a reminder to see people with compassion, this one is for you. Subscribe, share it with someone who needs to hear “God loves you,” and leave a review so more people can find these stories. Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why it takes bad news to remind us what really matters? Why do we wait to tell people we love them, pursue our God-given purpose, or slow down long enough to enjoy the life we've been given? In this heartfelt episode, Ron Meyers shares stories from everyday life, lessons from his four-year-old granddaughter, and the life-changing truth of God's amazing grace. Discover why so many people are rushing through life carrying burdens Jesus already carried to the cross—and how understanding His grace can transform the way you see every single day. If you've been weary, discouraged, or simply moving too fast, this episode is an invitation to lift your eyes, notice God's fingerprints all around you, and begin truly living. Because today isn't just another day... Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Send us Fan Mail We wrestle with the question of identity and why “whose am I?” can bring more peace than any job title or success story. Benny shares how divorce, pride, and a life built on performance collapse into a moment of release and a real relationship with Jesus. • growing up in church while missing a personal relationship with Jesus  • a painful divorce and the spiritual cost of division  • chasing identity through a secular rock band and public approval  • a business meeting that plants a seed of faith  • Miss Linda’s persistence and the turning point at the altar  • what “release” feels like when guilt and shame lift  • traumatic brain injury, ongoing healing, and purpose through music  • “Jesus can heal the world” applied to addiction, family pain, and identity  • why pride and the constant “I” can block compassion and witness  • everyone has a stage and how to use it to point people to Jesus  Spend just five quiet minutes with God this week. Turn off the television, put down the phone, find a quiet place, and ask him one simple question: Lord, what do you want me to know about who I am in you?  If today’s conversation encouraged you, would you share with someone who needs hope?  Visit thepromoter.org and click share your story.  Would you prayerfully consider making a tax-deductible donation so that we may continue to share stories of God’s amazing grace with the world? Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Send us Fan Mail A missionary story that doesn’t start with a pulpit, a seminary track, or a flawless “calling” moment can be the one that hits closest to home. I sit down with Grayson, who went back to school as an adult, found his faith sharpened through Christian education, and eventually said yes to serving in China. What follows is a vivid look at missionary life where the government is watching, gathering is complicated, and the gospel still moves from person to person with surprising speed. We talk about house church reality in China, government-sanctioned churches, and what happens when certain topics are treated as dangerous. Grayson shares the joy of seeing students come to Christ, including a week when 120 people were coming through their home for Bible study, and the long, patient conversations it can take for faith to take root. Then he tells a moment I won’t forget: a new believer insists baptism should happen in a river, so they ride bicycles for almost two hours to make it happen, read Scripture on the riverbank, and decide “now is the proper time.” The conversation turns honest about the cost too: a student who may have turned them in, police interrupting worship, and IDs being recorded. And yet even that story bends toward redemption. We also compare spiritual hunger abroad with the spiritual numbness that can grow in American comfort, and why recovering awe for God matters more than winning arguments. Grayson even lays out a simple, clear gospel summary he shared with kids at Vacation Bible School. If you want to follow or support Grayson’s work, check out globaloutreach.org (account 3086) and OrmanFamilyThailand.com. Subscribe, share, and leave a review, and tell me this: where might God be inviting you to take your next step of faith? Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Send us Fan Mail We connect Independence Day stories and American history to the question that keeps us up at night: are we actually free on the inside. We trace real freedom to Jesus, not success, not politics, not performance, and we invite you to lay down guilt and live from grace.  • honoring those who served and remembering freedom has a cost  • asking whether we live free inside our own hearts  • contrasting political liberty with spiritual freedom in Christ  • Galatians 5:1 and the burden Jesus never asked us to carry  • Creator-given worth and why value comes before achievement  • Valley Forge as a picture of winter seasons and dependence  • Patrick Henry, John Adams, and Ben Franklin pointing beyond themselves  • why transformed people matter more than winning arguments  • the trap of chasing success and building identity on approval  • Francis Scott Key, Fort McHenry, and learning to wait with faith  • Friday defeat, Saturday silence, and Sunday resurrection hope  • what freedom looks like in daily peace and no condemnation  If today's message encouraged you, would you share it with someone who needs hope?  And please like our Facebook page.  And if God has written a redemption story in your life, I would love to hear it. Visit my website, thepromoter.org, and click share your story.  And would you prayerfully consider making a tax-deductible donation so that we may continue to share stories of God's amazing grace with the world?  Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Send us Fan Mail He was a husband, a father, and a “normal” Gulf Coast guy until addiction kept taking more than he could pay. Blaine Landrum tells Ron Myers how alcohol turned into cocaine, cocaine turned into opioids, and opioids eventually turned into crystal meth, costing him his marriage, his children, his home, and nearly his life. Then came the moment he can’t forget: hungry, homeless, and eating from a dumpster in the same neighborhood where he grew up, he got on his knees and asked Jesus for help.  What happens next is a raw look at faith-based addiction recovery in real life, not theory. We talk about the spark of hope that came from seeing a friend transformed, the decision to enter the Home of Grace, and the early days of simply getting safe, getting fed, and getting clear. From there, Blaine explains the daily work that helped him stay sober: structure, classes, mentors, renewing the mind, and building a new environment that doesn’t pull him back into old habits.  We also get honest about relapse risks, why “same people, same places” can wreck recovery, and how community support, church, Celebrate Recovery, and strong accountability can help a person rebuild. Blaine shares what life looks like now, including regained responsibilities and restored relationships, plus direct advice for anyone losing hope or loving someone who is. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review if it helps. What’s one step you can take today to move toward freedom? Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Send us Fan Mail That feeling that whispers “there’s more” can get louder with every year you stay busy, stay responsible, and stay stuck. We start with a gut-check question: are you where God wants you to be, doing what He made you to do, or have you buried something you were created to carry? Our guest, blues rock musician Andy Watley, shares a story that hits home for anyone juggling faith, family, and big decisions. Andy grows up with music and sports, chases football, builds a life, raises five kids, and spends years coaching and providing. But the gift never leaves. A single on-stage moment at a benefit reignites the calling, and what begins as a few shows with his sons turns into a new season of touring, songwriting, and unexpected opportunities, including sharing stages with major artists. Along the way, Andy gets real about the cost, the criticism, and a mistake he had to own at home: not communicating clearly with his wife when the dream started pulling him forward. We also talk practical discipleship, not just inspiration: how to listen for God’s direction, how to handle naysayers, and why you do not need perfect conditions to take your first step. Ron closes with clear action steps you can start this week to move toward your purpose, serve others with your gifts, and trust Jesus with the outcome. If you’re on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, you’ll also hear how to catch Andy live at The Sanctuary in Biloxi. If this conversation stirs something in you, do not ignore it. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review that tells us what dream you are ready to bring back to life. Support the show Thank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/