Real Life, Real World

We end this month's series with Mario Eusebio. Mario left Puerto Rico and headed to the U.S. with big dreams of being an actor. Mario's big break came when he got a role on “Law and Order” followed by commercials and independent films. But Mario had to search deeper to find true fulfillment in his own relationship with God. Mario has a full-time job, serves as a Pastor at East Harlem Fellowship in New York city, and has a wife and three daughters. God has continued to open doors for Mario in the entertainment world.

We are continuing our series about Christians in the entertainment industry. Today our guest is Patricia Mauceri who has had a successful acting career in theater, television, and film. Patricia has worked with many famous actors including James Earl Jones, Christopher Plummer, Gene Hackman, Richard Dreyfuss and many more. She became a Christian while working on the daytime soap opera “One Life to Live” bringing Patricia to a place where she had to make a very difficult discussion that would affect her future and her career.

This month we've been hearing testimonies from people in the entertainment business. Today we have Christian rap artist Kei-Landa Rembert. Kei-Landa grew up in the church and as a young child, she started turning nursey rhymes into rap songs. 10 years ago, God spoke to her about a yearly 40-day time of prayer and fasting for the Hip-Hop recording industry. Through that simple act of obedience, God has opened the doors for her to pray with many well-known recording artists! Today, she continues to write and produce music that glorifies God.

Last week we heard Chris Monteleone's story of how he got on Broadway, ending his career with “Beauty and the Beast” where he played Gaston and the Beast. Today we'll hear from his wife Andie, who was a dancer on Broadway. Andie was raised amongst the cornfields of the Midwest, but ended up dancing on Broadway, and meeting her husband during the production of “Damn Yankees”. Andie's story is different from her husband, Chris. God knows all of us, and what is best for each of His children.

Chris Monteleone was a Broadway actor for over 10 years in such musicals as “Damn Yankees” and “Beauty and the Beast” where he played Gaston and the Beast; to name a few. But his career didn't start with dreams of being on Broadway. Listen to how this would be chemical engineer was cast in a high school musical that changed his life forever. With God there are no accidents.

It's easy to trust God when you are in charge of all of your own plans but what happens when your faith is put to the test and you have to follow God's leading for your future? That's exactly what happened to Michelle Tong who went from being a corporate lawyer to a church elder here at Times Square Church.

Last week, Michelle Bachman shared how God, moved her from being a stay-at-home mom to law school, to working for the United States Department of Treasury, to fostering twenty-three teenage girls which launched her into politics. Michele Bachman served in the House of Representatives for eight years, was a presidential nominee in 2012, and is now the Dean of Government at Regent University.

Michelle Bachman, former US Representative for Minnesota, 2012 Presidential candidate, and now serves as Regent University's Dean of Government, shares her story how she went from stay-at-home mom into politics. It wouldn't be considered a normal path to politics but started with simple obedience to foster teenage girls.

This week we end our three-part series on “Christians and Finances”. Debt is paralyzing and crippling the Christian community. Dr. O.S. Hawkins shares on this critical topic in this last Episode, using his 25 years of experience in the financial community and leading iconic churches all over the country. He will talk about ways to help you become debt free.

Dr. O.S. Hawkins continues Part 2 of this series on Finances discussing savings. Dr. O.S. Hawkins serves as the President and CEO Guidestone Financial, and served the body of Christ, as a Pastor for many iconic churches in America and has authored over 25 books. What is success? How do you define success? Are we wise?

This new three-part series will discuss a topic that all of us are interested in…finances. Dr. O.S. Hawkins is the President and CEO of Guidestone Financial and will be discussing this critical topic. One third of all the parables that Jesus taught were about our finances. This week Dr. O.S. Hawkins discusses stewardship and trusting God. For 25 years O.S. Hawkins has been the President and CEO of Guidestone Financial. Prior to Guidestone, he served for decades at some of the most iconic churches in America, First Baptist Church in Dallas, and First Baptist Church in Ft. Lauderdale.

In this final episode “From the Little League to the Major League”, Jonathan Lucroy will share how he made it through injuries, substance abuse and success. How do we stay spiritually strong during the failures and the successes?

Did you know that eighty percent of Major League Baseball marriages end in divorce? Jonathan Lucroy was a Major League Baseball player and has been sharing about his career and faith throughout this series.. On this Episode, Jonathan discusses how his marriage became part of the twenty percent of marriages that have survived in major league baseball.

Jonathan Lucroy continues with part 2 of "From the Little League to the Major League". God is with us in our lowest times and our best times. God is with us in our mistakes. Hear how God directed Jonathon Lucroy through a major crisis in his life.

Today we begin with a 4 part series with Major League Baseball player Jonathan Lucroy. Jonathan shares his story of getting into MLB. He played high school baseball, and was a Florida State Allstar, but had no schools in Florida recruiting him. But God had a plan for him to play at Lafayette, Louisiana, where his coach taught him that it was more important to become a good man, not just a good player.

Eric Metaxas finishes our series on “Censorship and Truth”. We need to share the truth of the good news of the Gospel that has been given to us. God will give us that boldness to share the good news!

Eric Metaxas continues his discussion on, “Censorship and Truth”. Last week he spoke on the dangers of self-censorship. This week he'll speak to us about God's word telling us we should be anxious for nothing.

Eric Metaxas continues his discussion on, “Censorship and Truth”. Last week he spoke on the dangers of self-censorship. This week he'll speak to us about God's word telling us we should be anxious for nothing.

Real Life, Real World is starting a new 4-part series, “Censorship and Truth” with Eric Metaxas. Eric is a New York Times best-selling author and has written many books, including Bonhoeffer, Martin Luther, Amazing Grace and Keep It If You Can. He is also the host of The Eric Metaxas Show television program and be heard on his nationally syndicated radio show. The topic of Censorship is a very serious issue and becoming something that America has never seen. Eric gives us some perspectives on this current topic.

Corey, his wife and two small children are International Kingdom worker's in Central Asia. Corey and his wife, Natalie have been serving in this country for 12 years, doing incredible work with “Shelter Now International” establishing program such as digging springs, working with orphans, working with displaced people, training, discipleship, and much, much more. Natalie served for many years here at TSC as an usher and served on many of our international outreaches. Recently, this beautiful couple and their 2 children had to suddenly leave their home: the country that they were called to serve behind, with only one bag and the clothes on their backs. Corey will tell us about their journey and how God gave them peace during this unexpected departure.

We begin this month with a bonus episode from Dr. RT Kendall's series on “God and Suffering” as he tackles the question, “Is God on My Side?” We all go through trials, and at times can feel that God is not with us. But that is not true! Be encouraged, God is with you!

Today Dr. RT Kendall wraps up his discussion on God and Suffering. It has been a wonderful series as RT has been speaking on the question, “Why does God allow Suffering”.

We have been hearing this month from Dr. RT Kendall about God and Suffering. We're in a hard season where so many people are going through the battle of their lives, and we are believing and trusting that God will use these podcasts to encourage and increase our faith.

This week Dr. RT Kendall continues his discussion on God And Suffering through the story of Habakkuk. Dr. RT Kendall has authored more than 70 books, and pastored one of the most iconic churches in London, the Westminster Chapel.

This month's topic is God and Suffering with Dr. RT Kendall. Dr. RT Kendall pastored one of the most iconic churches in London, Westminster Chapel, and is one of the best-known and respected theologians. Dr. Kendall tackles one of the most asked questions, “Why Does God Allow Suffering”.

Mark Batterson concludes this month's topic of Christianity and Politics. Mark has discussed about a critical issue in our society—the political polarization that has plagued our country.

In this episode, Mark Batterson continues the discussion of Christianity and Politics. How do we agree to disagree?

Mark Batterson looks at what polarization means to us as Christians, and what our response should be.

In this episode, Mark Batterson continues his discussion on Christianity and Politics, looking at four virtues discussed in the book of Ephesians.

In our polarized society, it is important to understand our role as Christians in politics, our history, and culture. Listen to the first episode of Christianity and Politics with Mark Batterson.

In this episode, Kevin Ramsby concludes his traumatic story of a home invasion and wraps up his discussion on Forgiveness with Justice. In today's world, hearing about how forgiveness is critical to all of our lives, and seeing how Kevin fought for that forgiveness is an example for all of us!

We have been hearing Kevin Ramsby's incredible testimony of a violent home invasion. Kevin was left on the floor of his home after a crack addict broke in and stabbed him repeatedly. Left bleeding on the floor of his own home hanging between life and death, he heard the words, "They still need you." Although Kevin didn't hear from God in the way he wanted, God gave Kevin what he needed.

Kevin Ramsby continues his story of a frightening and violent home invasion and the topic of "Forgiveness With Justice." Last week, we left with Kevin on the floor in a pool of blood, thinking that he was going to die and overwhelmed with regrets for things that had happened earlier that day before the attack.

Kevin Ramsby shares his story of a brutal home invasion that changed his life forever, reminding us that we are not promised tomorrow and how we react to situations can impact our lives, and those around us forever.