Blazing Grace Radio

The title of this broadcast is taken from a recent article posted in The Times in England on why parents should watch sexually provocative material with their children. Surveys show that more than 70% of a child’s first exposure to porn occurs at home, making the home a fierce spiritual battleground. Mike also gets into a post from an ex-porn actress on her struggles to do away with dressing in sexually provocative ways and gain her sense of self-worth from the looks of men. Also examined in this show is the desperate need for the church to make prayer a priority. Several quotes from Charles Spurgeon are provided, including this one: “The condition of the church may be very well accurately gaged by its prayer meetings. If God be near a church it must pray. And if He be not there, one of the first tokens of His absence will be slothfulness in prayer.”

Celeste McKinney is a registered nurse and mother of a 13 year old son who lives in Arizona. As a teenager she went through the devastating trauma of having a parent commit suicide. Celeste turned to alcohol and drugs to numb the pain, got in legal trouble, fought with suicidal thoughts, and struggled with anger toward God for her mother’s loss. God redeemed Celeste’s story and brought healing. Today Celeste is blessed to be able to help others in life and death situations. In this second of two broadcasts, Celeste and Mike continue their discussion and examine the critical issues that many are struggling with.

Celeste McKinney is a registered nurse and mother of a 13 year old son; they live in Arizona. As a teenager she went through the devastating trauma of having a parent commit suicide. Celeste turned to alcohol and drugs to numb the pain, got in legal trouble, fought with suicidal thoughts, and struggled with anger toward God for her mother’s loss. God redeemed Celeste’s story and brought healing. Today Celeste is blessed to be able to help others in life and death situations. In this first of two broadcasts, Celeste shares her story.

Greg Reid of Youthfire Ministries returns to discuss the dangers and roots of deconstruction, which is the abandoning or falling away from the faith. At a time when many are walking away from the church – especially many youth – this is a topic that needs to be opened up at every level of the church. It is critical that we warn and equip our people in spiritual warfare during these dark days.

Mike discusses the authority every believer in Christ has to overcome in spiritual warfare. A story of when God had Corrie Ten Boom take up her authority in Christ while speaking at a church in Eastern Europe is shared to give a picture of the spiritual power and weapons that every Christian possesses. This authority is to be used in the proper context and in the flow of God’s will and not as a way of promoting or calling attention to self.

In this broadcast we play session 2 of The Road to Grace video series, where Mike discusses what porn and sexual sin does to those who are ensnared to it, and how a wife is affected by her husband’s sexual sin. The RTG Video Series is a 6-part course for freedom and healing from porn and sex addiction for men, wives, and youth.

“But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.” Luke 5:16 “And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” – Mark 6:31 Jesus made going away alone to the desert for hours of prayer His way of life. We who are Christ followers and struggle with our flesh need this many times more than the spotless lamb of God. Mike shares about a recent solo 48 hour trip to the desert for extended time alone with God, after beginning the broadcast by sharing recent news stories of how the porn epidemic continues to explode, nearly unchallenged.

Mike begins by sharing the audio of the trailer for the newly released Road to Grace Video Series. Then he shares about the explosion of AI boyfriends and girlfriends: The top 6 AI companion aps has 52 million users 20 million Americans have engaged with flirtatious conversations with chatbots 25% of young adults believe AI has a potential to replace real life relationships The topic of AI boyfriends/girlfriends/sex partners is one that we need to warn people about… it can only lead to more bondage, depression, and social isolation.

We live in a time when many are falling away. Whether it’s called “deconstruction” or some other term the tragic result is the same – walking away from God. This has terrible eternal consequences. Asa was a King from Judah. When faced with a battle where his army was outnumbered two to 1, Asa cried out to God for deliverance and watched the Lord come through in the big way. After several decades of prosperity, Asa drifted from God and his hard went hard. This is a timely warning for us during these last days.

Alexei Navalny was a Russian lawyer who opposed the corruption in the Russian government. He was arrested many times, had a toxic chemical sprayed in his face and nearly lost an eye, was poisoned by a military grade chemical, and spent the last 3 years of his life in jail, where he died in 2024. At the end of his life, Navalny stated the following: “I have my country and my convictions. I don't want to give up my country or betray it. If your convictions mean something you must be prepared to stand up for them and make sacrifices. I know one thing for sure, I am among the happiest 1 percent of people on the planet – those who absolutely adore their work   I have enormous support from the people Maybe we won't succeed but we have to try.” Imagine a church where many lived their convictions and were wiling to put everything on the line. In this broadcast Mike discusses the example Alexei Navalny set for us, and more.

Joel Barnes, who created the audio version of The Rogue Christian, returns to BG Radio, this time calling in from the Ukraine where he is on a missionary trip helping kids. Not long after Joel arrived in the Ukraine a building was hit. Joel provides his perspective on how Christians in the Ukraine are responding in a time of war.

Martin Kuhrt is the senior pastor and Vicar of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Aylesbury, in the United Kingdom. Recently, his church hosted one of our From Porn to Grace conferences. Martin discusses the opposition he went through from persons in his church and in other ways, how the conference went, and his perspective on whether UK churches are facing the epidemic of porn and sexual sin in the church.

The US military has a combined total force of around 2.8 million, including civilian workers. One article from the Navy Times quoted Coast Guard attorney and Comander Joel Coito as saying the following: “Porn consumption in America has reached “pandemic proportions” due to its anytime-availability — citing studies showing that 64 percent of people between 13 and 24 “actively seek out pornography on a weekly basis.” “Military therapists and chaplains now hear with ‘alarming regularity' from concerned military personnel that have become addicted to viewing pornography.” Mike talks about an opening at the US Military that has opened for Blazing Grace, and more.

Elliott Frisby is the founder of Monkeynut, the leading producer of audiobooks in the UK. In this second of two shows, which takes place in Monkeynut’s UK studios, Elliott shares several stories, one which includes an encounter with a porn actress, and Mike and Elliott discuss sexual sin in the church, porn and youth, and the soon to be released Road to Grace video series, which Monkeynut produced in the UK.

Elliott Frisby is the founder of Monkeynut, the leading producer of Christian audiobooks in the UK. In this broadcast, Elliott shares his story that includes coming to Christ at an early age, being a musical prodigy in his teens, and resolving the father wounds from his early years.

Aura Elliott is our ministry partner from Finland. She has several medical challenges, including fibromyalgia and long covid. Aura shares what persevering to make her life count for eternity looks like in spite of moments of fatigue, other physical challenges, and spiritual warfare.

Recent events, including calling Canada the 51st state, taking Greenland, taking Panama, renaming a body of water, come off as arrogant for a country that has been in decline. So does a church that will not face its sin or pretends it has no problems with sexual sin, all while proclaiming to “schedule a revival,” which occur in God’s timing and God’s ways – with ongoing, fervent prayer and the confession of sin, not a polished speaker giving a sermon on it. Mike hits these notes and more in this broadcast.

In this second of two broadcasts, Mike walks through the book of Revelation and other passages regarding the end times in Scripture, including Daniel, Matthew, and Luke, to examine how God encourages and exhorts us to prepare. There are multiple  exhortations and warnings throughout the prophecy of the tribulation period such as “Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints.” (Revelation 13:10), without an indication that we will be raptured before these events take place. This second broadcast begins with the appearance of the antichrist – and how Christians will be martyred during the time of his reign.

In this first of two broadcasts, Mike walks through the book of Revelation and other passages regarding the end times in Scripture, including Daniel, Matthew, and Luke, to examine how God encourages and exhorts us to prepare. There are multiple  exhortations and warnings throughout the prophecy of the tribulation period such as “Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints.” (Revelation 13:10), without an indication that we will be raptured before these events take place. Runaway inflation and 1/4 of the earth’s population being killed are some of the early events. It is critical that we warn people of the dangers to come.

In this second of two broadcasts we continue our discussion with Jan Coleman. Jan is a former porn actress (2006–2007), and is the Intervention Leader for the Christian anti-sex-trafficking organization Kainos in Germany where she lives and called in from. In this broadcast Jan shares how a church or organization can set up a ministry to minister to those who are in the sex industry, the intense spiritual warfare she endures, and her thoughts of a porn addicted church.

In the next two broadcasts we welcome Jan Coleman back to the program. Jan is a former porn actress (2006–2007) who has spent the past seventeen years exposing the lies and damage of the sex industry while advocating for its victims. She is the Intervention Leader for the Christian anti-sex-trafficking organization Kainos in Germany where she lives and called in from. In this episode, Jan shares some of her story in the porn industry and its devastating affects on the actors and actresses involved in the production of it.

Mike Genung shares his story, which includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, drugs and alcohol, porn and sex addiction – and God’s redemption and restoration.

Mike discusses stretch/yoga pants and how they are lust triggers, and offers “stones of remembrance,” – key promises of God that we can hold onto as we move forward, including: “I will never leave you or forsake you.” “I will strengthen you, I will help you,” … and more.

In a time when 75% of youth are leaving the church, it is critical that we reach out to our youth, listen to what they have to say, and equip them for the battles they are facing. In this second of two broadcasts, Rebekah Genung, 22, and Sean Genung, 30, return to BG Radio to discuss the issues facing youth today and how we can make changes. Topics include how youth are spending 6 hours a day on their smartphones, the epidemic of loneliness, and more.

In a time when 75% of youth are leaving the church, it is critical that we reach out to our youth, listen to what they have to say, and equip them for the battles they are facing. In this first of two broadcasts, Rebekah Genung, 22, and Sean Genung, 30, return to BG Radio to discuss the issues facing youth today and how we can make changes.

Did you know that: Over 60% of adults in the United States report feeling lonely. Young adults between the ages of 18 and 22 are the loneliest age group. The number of people who live alone has increased by over 30% in the last few decades. Social isolation is as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness can increase the risk of premature death by up to 50%. Mike talks about spiritual warfare, prayer, and how the church can radically become a spiritual powerhouse overnight, which would include resolving the epidemic of loneliness in the modern church.

Mike gets into the futility of allowing lust to fire up our flesh, where it takes us, and, why not talking about sex in the church is stupid too.

In this second of two broadcasts, Joshua Inman continues the story of his journey through unwanted same sex attraction, Joshua’s recovery included learning to overcome fear, heal from father wounds, break free from the lies that kept him in bondage, and learn to receive and rest in the love of God.

Joshua Inman is the twin brother of Steven Inman, who we interviewed earlier this year. In this first of two broadcasts, Joshua shares his story, including getting involved with dressing as a girl at a young age, a father who abandoned him, and the bullying he endured, including from Christians. Joshua helped plant a church in South East Asia with Youth With A Mission and is a former music industry professional working with some of the biggest names in Christian and Country music.

A recent study from Barna Group reported that: 62% of Christians believe someone can regularly watch porn and still lead a healthy sexual life. 44% of women reporting they regularly watch porn, a significant increase 10% of Christians reported that their churches had programs to help 84% of porn users say they have no one helping them to avoid it. 49% of practicing Christians who admit to personally viewing pornography say they are “comfortable with how much pornography” they use. More than half of younger millennials and Gen Z adults (ages 18–37) say they have sent a nude image of themselves, and three-quarters say they have received them, 66% of adults believe that “with enough willpower, a person can overcome porn addiction on their own.” Mike gets into the numbers on this study and more, including another survey showing the mass exodus of youth from the church.

In October, Mike visited the UK to attend the CRE show in Milton Keynes and to film a 6 part video series there on freedom from porn and sex addiction. During the time he was in the UK the spiritual warfare was intense, with daily battles that sometimes lasted hours, perverse dreams, and more. In this broadcast Mike shares what he went through and what winning spiritual warfare looks like.

In this broadcast we welcome Greg Reid back. Greg has been in youth ministry for nearly 30 years, is the director of Youthfire Ministries, and is a former private investigator who has taught over 250 criminal justice classes on occult crimes and crimes against children to law enforcement and others. Mike and Greg discuss the results of George Barna’s latest survey which showed that “Unexpectedly large minorities of adults at evangelical churches reject the biblical nature and character of God (24%), and worship spirits other than God of the Bible (26%)” and  “A stunning number – 15% – revealed that they occasionally cast spells on other people.” and how the occult has infiltrated the church.

Regarding the days leading up to and into the tribulation period, Jesus cautioned us in Matthew 24:13 that “the one who endures to the end will be saved.” In Luke 21:36 He told us: “But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Mike looks at our Lord’s counsel to us in the time we find ourselves in, along with an introduction regarding spiritual warfare.

Joel Barnes returns to discuss Mike’s book The Rogue Christian and Joel’s involvement in creating the newly released audio version of TRC. A 5 minute clip is played at the beginning of the show. Also, Joel shares how the senior pastor of his former church was recently sentenced for inappropriate sexual contact… and the spiritual warfare involved.

Jesus confronted 70% of the 7 churches He addressed in Revelation 2 and 3. Just because a church has a gifted communicator for a pastor, a big building, or all the other bells and whistles doesn't mean Jesus that they wouldn't be one of the 70% Jesus confronted. If we apply the math from Revelation 2 and 3 to the present day, every modern church has a 70% chance, if not higher, that they would hear “Repent or else.” Some might think, “Naaah, my church is fine. It's other churches who have those problems, not us.” Umm, yeah, with 70% of men (including many pastors) and one third of women viewing porn, youth hitting the exits for decades, 10% of professing Christians reading the Bible daily, little equipping in spiritual warfare, and many churches without one prayer meeting, only an arrogant church would dare to assume they wouldn't be on the receiving end of Jesus' warnings.

Mike gets into action steps to take to overcome porn addiction (and any kind of sin) that have the additional blessing of experiencing the abundant life Jesus offers. These steps include: Rigorous, ongoing honesty Taking ownership of sin Ongoing support and accountability Cutting off the stumbling blocks of sin Adjusting priorities Exercise and healthy eating Reducing time spent in entertainment Making prayer a priority Slowing down and resting… And more.

Mike shares the story of a rough patch of spiritual warfare he went through that morning, fighting through it and overcoming, more stories of recent events, and what we have been seeing recently with those who come to us for help at Blazing Grace.

In this second of two broadcasts, Mike continues his interview with Steve Inman, who, although he was raised in the church, became disillusioned and spent years of his life running from God and hiding in the gay lifestyle. Steve discusses his struggles in finding peace, His relationship with God (which is still a work in progress) and his experiences in the church. He now works as a staff member for Youth with A Mission.

Steve Inman was born as a twin in Washington State. Although he was raised in the church, he became disillusioned and spent years of his life running from God and hiding in the gay lifestyle. His story included abandonment by his father and dabbling in the occult. 9 years ago, God drew Steve away from that place. In this first of two broadcasts, Steve shares his story.

Dane Clark has worked for 15 years for Arizona Baptist Children's Services and Caring Ministries, in Tucson, AZ. They offer foster care, counseling, pregnancy centers, food and clothing resources and life development for men with addictions and incarceration – those who have been cast aside by society and who Christ calls “the least of these.” Dane shares what it’s like working in a spiritual hotzone – and how critical prayer is.

George Barna recently came out with his American Worldview Inventory 2024, Release #4, where he posted the results of a survey of attendees of evangelical churches. His report includes the following: “Unexpectedly large minorities of adults at evangelical churches reject the biblical nature and character of God (24%), and worship spirits other than God of the Bible (26%)…” “A stunning number – 15% – revealed that they occasionally cast spells on other people.” Why is it that Christians will rant about what the outside world is doing, but once we're confronted with the sin, bondage, occult, and other influences in the church, the lights go out? Mike gets into this and more in this broadcast.

Shannon Kay continues the story of her 30 year marriage to a husband who was in bondage to porn and sex addiction, and how porn opened the door to massage parlors and strip clubs. Shannon shared that from her perspective pastors aren't trained to help people in these areas and are making the situation worse. She also shared a story of when she was at church event and the women were broken up to share at tables. After Shannon shared her struggles with sexual sin in her marriage, every woman around the table shared they had the same issues with their husband. This should be another warning of how prevalent sexual sin has become in the church and the urgent need to talk openly about these issues from the pulpit.

Shannon Kay married her high school sweetheart while they were still teenagers. What began as an admission by her then fiancée that “I struggle with porn” became a full-fledged sex addiction that impacted their entire 30 years of marriage, their children, extended family and friendships. In this first of two broadcasts, Shannon begins her story with a pastor telling them during premarital counseling that “once they had sex it would resolve his lust problem”. She heard comments from other friends and pastors that “it’s normal for all men to have issues with porn.”

In this second of two broadcasts, TJ, a Phoenix native, continues the story of his journey to healing from physical and sexual abuse.TJ grew up with an alcoholic father who beat his mother, a mother who was a drug dealer, and, TJ was molested as a youth. He shares how the trauma during the Covid years triggered a slip for him into sexual sin while he was married, and how God has healed him.

In this first of two broadcasts, TJ, a Phoenix native, shares the beginning of the story of his journey to healing. TJ’s father was an alcoholic who physically abused his mother. His mother was a drug dealer who eventually ended up in prison. TJ was molested by a family member, and later, nearly drowned. At one point TJ became suicidal. He eventually did time in prison when he fell into sexual sin.

In this second of two broadcasts, Linda Kracht returns to continue her story of when, after 29 years of marriage and having raised 2 sons, her husband, Scott, committed suicide. Linda shares how losing her husband affected her and the support she received from her church.

In 2019, after 29 years of marriage and having raised 2 sons, Linda Kracht’s husband, Scott, committed suicide. In this first of two shows, Linda shares the first part of their story, including the time that Scott spent in a psychiatric ward and the the results of the medication cocktails the doctors were prescribing him. Suicide is rampant and growing; it is an issue that must be openly discussed in the church to offer hope to those who are hurting.

In this second of 2 broadcasts, Joel Barnes, in his twenties, discusses why he sees youth leaving the church. Joel lists the following as the top 3 reasons that youth are walking away: 1. We are not challenging our youth, but rather giving them Awana-level teaching and expected them to make it in a time of intense spiritual warfare. 2. No prayer meetings or equipping in the area of prayer. 3. A lack of equipping for how to cope with the outside world.

Joel Barnes is in his twenties. In a time when 75% of youth are walking away from the church, it’s critical that we give our youth a voice. In this first of two episodes, Joel shares his story, which includes nearly being murdered by drowning by a drunk man and his battles with pornography. Joel shares his experience in the church, including being shunned by other believers when he tried to reach out for help, and, watching as his 60 year old pastor had an inappropriate relationship with an 18 year old girl.

Dr Anna Lembke, MD, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, returns for this second of two interviews. In her book Dopamine Nation, Anna shared how the average American lies around once a day. Living in a post-truth culture and how it affects us, smartphone addiction with kids and proper boundaries, and more are discussed in this broadcast.

Dr Anna Lembke, MD is the professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She returns to BG Radio to discuss the content from her book “Dopamine Nation; Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.” In this first of two interviews, Anna begins the discussion on addiction by sharing the story of how one of her patients built a masturbation machine and kept modifying it until it became dangerous. As she writes in her book, “We are all of a sort engaged with our own masturbation machines.”