Lifespring! Podcast

Hey there. Welcome to a special edition of the Lifespring! show. These days my time is such that I rarely produce an episode of this show, so I guess they’re all special editions, right? The reason for today’s show is to give my response to the recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United...

Here is the complete version of the special edition of the Christmas Story recorded especially for the Lifespring! Why Christmas Show and whychristmas.com A HUGE thank you to everyone who’s taken part in the recording. Steve and James are very grateful! The Christmas Story Cast Gabriel: Anthony Getting – http://gettig.net Mary: Karmyn Tyler – http://karmyntyler.com...

On this comeback episode we take a quick look back at the beginning of the Lifespring! podcast and peek at what’s ahead! Yes, there is a future for the Lifespring! podcast!!! Here are links to the interviews mentioned: Steven and Maryanne Abbate “The Fifth Quarter” Jimmie Bratcher “Interview With Jimmie Bratcher: Is Christian Blues An Oxymoron?” Kathi Brixey “Faith Personified”...

The world lost a special servant of God today. Mr. George Beverly Shea went to be with the Lord after a 104 year journey on the Earth. Mr. Shea was an integral part of Billy Graham’s crusades since 1947, and according to the Guinness Book of Records, holds the record for singing in front of...

On This Episode Adrina Thorpe Singer/songwriter Adrina Thorpe continues her amazing story of her struggle with physical pain, her faith in God, and how He has continued to encourage her in some very personal and intimate ways, ways that were specifically tuned to speak to Adrina so that she would know it was truly Him...

An Interview With Adrina Thorpe Adrina Thorpe is one of my favorite singer/songwriters. I’ve known her now for about six years. She has a sweet, clear voice and the heart of a poet. Her music first came to my attention in the early days of podcasting, and she was one of the early stars of...

Brought to  you by:   The Final Episode of our interview with Steven and Maryanne Abbate Steven and Maryanne talk about how their marriage survived the loss of their fifteen year old son, Luke. In addition they discuss how their family and priorities have changed, and their reasons for opening their lives for public view....

  Today we’ll hear part 2 of my interview with Steven and Maryanne Abbate, parents of a whole family of great kids, one of whom, Luke,  was tragically killed in an automobile accident in February of 2006. A movie has been made about the accident and how the Abbate family has coped with the loss,...

The 5th Quarter   Today, I have part one of another story that will grab your heart and then, I think, ultimately encourage you to praise God. It’s the story of the Abbate family. Husband Steven and his wife, Maryanne, and their children Adam, Rachel, Jon and Luke. If you are from the Atlanta, Georgia...

    Lifespring! is brought to you by the TheGuyWithTheFriendlyVoice.com. Check it out! Mention you heard this show and get a 15% discount on any voiceover project! Crossing Over, Part 3 Today, we conclude our conversation with the remarkable Ellie Collins. By way of review, Ellie has told us of her very poor and traumatic childhood and...

Lifespring! is brought to you by the TheGuyWithTheFriendlyVoice.com. Check it out! Mention you heard this show and get a 15% discount on any voiceover project! Today, we continue our conversation with Ellie Collins. Last episode, we heard a story of innocence lost, betrayal, violence, human traficking and more, as Ellie told about her childhood in...

Lifespring! is brought to you by the TheGuyWithTheFriendlyVoice.com. Check it out! Mention you heard this show and get a 15% discount on any voiceover project! I have a very special guest today, and the story you are about to hear will probably have you on the edge of your seat. It’s a story of innocence...

Aaron Crider is a worship leader and social justice advocate.  His is working with several non-profits to help raise awareness about child soldiers and issues surrounding human trafficking. His new album, The Change, looks deeply at these issues as well his own personal struggles.  Aaron and his wife have lost 3 babies and have a...

Another “Milestone” Wow. 200 shows. I’m not going to spend a lot of time waxing poetic at this point about the past 200 shows, but I would like to express my thanks to those of you who are a part of the Lifespring! family. You’re awesome. And I want to thank God for calling me...

Introducing a new format for the show that (I hope) will allow me to get back to a more regular schedule. Today My friend, Kenny Metcalf, is involved in an exciting new venture called “Elton- The Early Years“. I interview Kenny on the show and play the band’s version of “Border Song”. It’s amazing! By...

Big thanks to Today’s guest is Dan Merchant, sometimes known as the bumper sticker man. He spent three years making a film called, Lord Save Us From Your Followers. I was really affected by this film, and had the pleasure of welcoming Dan into my home just a few days ago to talk about it....

Brought to you in part by: Steve Webb Voiceovers Bryan Duncan’s Hogwash Audiobook On today’s show, i’ll share an email conversation I recently had with someone about faith…or the perceived lack thereof, why it’s been so long since the last ls show, news from the Webb front, and some great new music! Music Edwin Derricutt...

A short little show for Thanksgiving. My Thanks I’m thankful to God for his faithfulness. And thankful that he uses people to manifest that faithfulness. Thankful for people who listen to that still small voice that He sometimes uses to nudge them to encourage someone, even when all may seem well with the person. I’m...

  As I record this, the date is November 13, 2009. and it’s about 10:30 p.m. Almost exactly five years ago at this very hour I spoke very nervously into a microphone at the back of the sanctuary of what was then known as calvary temple, and recorded the very first Christian podcast not based...

  What’s In It For Me? We’re living in some trying times, aren’t we? Well, instead of looking at circumstances, let’s look at who God is and what it means to be His, shall we? I mean, after all, if it doesn’t make any difference in the here and now, when things are so difficult,...

Thanks to our FANTASTIC advertisers! Please support ’em!   Just click on the images above to learn more about each great company. ON TODAY’S SHOW We’ve got a jam packed show today. We talk about the “Ten Commandments vs Faith”, and because so many of you have asked me about my opinion of the best...

Thanks to our FANTASTIC advertisers! Please support ’em!   Just click on the images above to learn more about each great company. ON TODAY’S SHOW In today’s culture of pluralism, it has become acceptable to give equal time to ideas and faiths and lifestyles that once would have NOT have been acceptable. I choose to...

TOPIC This is going to be a different sort of Lifespring. I owe you an explanation for the long absence, and it’ll take a while to do that, so let’s call this episode of Lifespring the State of Steve Address. I promise to try not to bore you like some presidents do with their state...

On Today’s Show Hosted by Steve Webb Perseverance is something that many of us need to focus on in these troubled times, and the Bible has many things to say on this subject. Steve Webb shares many of the scriptures dealing with this. We open today’s show with a powerful statement by Dr. S.M. Lockridge...

Where Is The Meaning? With all the turmoil and loss of financial and many other types of stability, we take some lessons from Solomon and the book of Ecclesiastes. Music On Today’s Show Jimmie Bratcher’s “One Rock”                 Storms : Songs for the Heart When It Hurts” Big...

Today’s Main Show Topic Have you read J.I. Packer’s book, “Knowing God”? I highly recommend it. Among other topics, today’s show is based somewhat on this great book. Do you “know” God, or do you “know” God? Are you like the Hebrews in your knowledge of God, or like the Greeks? Listen to the show...

Take Inventory Are you a better person now, at the beginning of 2009 than you were a year ago, at the beginning of 2008? Are you happy with yourself as a follower of Jesus, as a spouse, a parent, a friend, an employee? Is there room for improvement in one or more of these areas?...

Lots of great music on this special edition of Lifespring! David Phelps…”Hallelujah!” [HTML1] Greener…”Christmas Song” Doug Boldt…”Hark! The Herald Angels Sing with Angels We Have Heard On High” . . . . . . Steve McDonald…”Happy Christmas” Chuck Girard…”The Heart Of Christmas” The Rad Dudes…”Christmas In Malibu” Dean Martin…”Jingle Bells (Dan The Automator Remix)” Woody...

This is a real departure for the show! Kenny Metcalf, whom I interviewed on Lifespring!176, used to cohost aradio show with Mark Christian. On today’s show you’ll be hearing an interview they did with Habib Bardowell, which never aired. It’s an entertaining listen! Find Habib’s music here. We listen to a call from Matt Mattero,...

Folks, as I record this, we are two weeks away from Christmas, and I really feel like we need to be encouraged. We need to hear from God. Let’s face it, as we listen to the news, or read the paper, or scan through our RSS subscriptions, the world is in pretty bad shape. The...

David Phelps Today you are going to hear some of the best music out there because I’m going to share a conversation I recently had with Mr. David Phelps. Perhaps best known for his 8 years with the Gaither Vocal Band, he’s been solo since 2005, releasing five or so CDs since then. He has...

Wow! As we celebrate four years, I guess it’s somewhat apropos that, as the very first Christian podcast not based on repurposed church sermons, we have one of the fellows who was at ground zero of the beginning of Jesus Music…the precursor of Contemporary Christian Music. Chuck Girard was one of the founding members of...

I got to sit down with one of the producers of the movie “Expelled”, John Sullivan. We talked about intelligent design, and the making of this very important film. Listen in to hear this fascinating interview. See more photos here. Learn how you can get your own copy of the DVD by clicking here. Support...

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Host Steve Webb talks with Christian singer/songwriter Scott Wesley Brown about America, the seriousness of our time, and Scott’s song, “When America Is Not America Anymore”, after which we play the song. There are two versions of the video here. First is the shortened version, which is just under ten minutes, and then the “unedited”...

  Kenny Metcalf My guest today is Kenny Metcalf, who introduced the guys in the group, Stryper, to Jesus…before there was a Stryper. He went on to become Stryper’s keyboard player, touring with them all around the United States. In today’s interview, Kenny talks about some of his experiences with the group, and then tells...

Phil Keaggy is on the show today! I have got such a great show for you, and I can’t wait to introduce one of today’s great musicians to you. If you are not familiar with the music of Phil Keaggy, believe me, you are in for a treat. If you ARE familiar with him, you...

Hosted by Steve Webb Special Thanks Thanks to our supporters like you who contribute monthly gifts! The Show John Schlitt is a name that, for many people conjures up memories of a hard rockin’ band from the midwest called Head East. I think their biggest hit was Never Been Any Reason, which is still played...

Hosted by Steve Webb Thanks To the Show Sponsors First, it’s people like you who make doing the show worth doing, and some of you have decided to be a part of the ministry here be sending financial support. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your generosity. If you want more information...

Hosted by Steve Webb Intro Woah! I’ve got a fantastic show today! You are going to be so glad that you listened today, and you’re going to want to tell your friends about the show too. Get ’em to listen to the show! Tell ’em how to download the show, better yet, tell ’em how...

First The show has so much more than what you see below, but this is the basic text of today’s message. You have to listen to the show for all the yummy extra content. Don’t miss it!!! Watch What You Say! The power of the spoken word is incredible. Its effect is so often underestimated...

Special Thanks To Listeners Like You Who Help To Support The Lifespring! Media Ministry. In addition, big thanks to our advertisers: Get your first month free when you use the promo code: Lifespring Get a 10% discount PLUS free shipping on orders of $39 or more, with promo code: Life The Show On today’s show,...

Disclaimer: This episode of Lifespring! deals with the subject of internet pornography. If you deem this topic inappropriate, or if there are minors within the sound of my voice, you may want to listen at another time. If you are a minor, please ask your parents to listen to this episode before you do, so...

Ok. Show of hands. Raise your hand if you are addicted to internet connectivity. Since this show is primarily downloaded from the internet, I’m going to make the assumption that most of you are fairly well internet savvy, and some of you are complete geeks, and you are connected nearly 24/7. What happens when you...

Hoo boy. She’s all over the place. She’s rich. She’s famous. She’s number two on the iTunes store’s most popular podcast list, and number one in the religion category. And I’ve been getting lots of questions from listeners and family members and church members. What about this teaching that Oprah Winfrey is doing on this...

Where’s The Evidence? I was recently having a fatherly discussion with one of my sons…whose identity will remain anonymous for reasons that will soon become crystal clear. At times the discussion became, shall we say, animated. You see, report cards came out in the weekend mail. Listen to the show to hear the rest… What...

A new and different kind of show today. We have to mix it up once in a while, right?

“Welcome to Lifespring, 007. Today, we’re reviewing the successful extrication from South Korea, of a kidnapped child, whose own mother participated in the stealth operation. It’s a story of unknown informants, web 2.0 social networks, computer hacking, government conflicts…even dreams from God. Yes, 007, if you listen closely, you’ll learn of a mother’s despair, her...

We’re blowing it, friends. “Outsiders” don’t think very highly of us. According to the book “unChristian”, we are looked upon with skepticism and suspicion. Ouch. Here’s a link to the book: unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity… and Why It Matters Listen to the show for what I think might just be...

Well guys, it’s time for one of those conversations that some call “a heart to heart.” This is a conversation that I’ve been thinking about for a long time, but didn’t quite know how to broach. And by the way, I’m talking primarily to those of you who have been with me for awhile. If...

A very short announcement.