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The grandson of Al Capone’s barber and a former Benedictine Monk, Pastor Smarto has pastored several congregations and was a college professor for years; as well as working professionally with prisoners and ex-offenders for over three decades. He is known nationally as a keynote conference speaker, speaking about restorative justice, prisoner aftercare, and the educational methods most effective with prisoners. He was honored to speak at the Prisoner Reentry White House Conference in November of ‘07. Don’s research has led to meetings with judges and wardens in other countries including Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, France, Belgium, England, Italy, Russia, Kenya, Canada, and Mexico. He was NGO Delegate to the United Nations Conference on the Treatment of Offenders in Milan, Italy in ‘85 and had meetings with President Ronald Reagan, Supreme Court Justice Warren Burger and Attorney General Edwin Meese. As a nationwide consultant, Don Smarto has played a key role in the development of ex-offender programs. He is the Chairman of prison ministry collaborations in Texas and Pennsylvania, and has been a consultant to the State of Florida Juvenile Justice System in the area of mentoring. a Quoted in the New York Times, Miami Herald, Chicago Tribune, L. A. Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Orlando Sentinel, Dallas Morning News, Denver Post, and the Washington Post about gangs, school shootings, prison conditions, and prison reform, Don Smarto has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows. His professional experiences have included: Juvenile and Adult Probation Officer, Assistant Superintendent of a Maximum Security Facility, Director of an Adolescent Offender Drug Treatment Program (featured nationally on NBC News), and Director of an Ex-Offender Transition Program (which included mentoring/counseling/education). Don trained probation officers for four years at Sangamon State University (Illinois), and taught criminal justice courses at Wheaton College and Trinity University (Illinois) for twelve years. He has authored 16 books. Three of which are about restorative justice that became college text books. Smarto has also authored national magazine articles and contributed to several reference works in psychology and sociology. As member of the American Correctional Association (ACA) for twenty-seven years, Don frequently presents conference workshops. He is a past member of the Fraternal Order of Police, and has received numerous awards. Don Smarto also ministered for years with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and served on Illinois Governor Edgar's Gang Task Force, Attorney General Ryan's Council on Child Abuse, and the DuPage County Board's Blue Ribbon Commission on Jail Overcrowding (author of the final report). As a leader, this man of God has been the President of three national organizations including the Institute of Prison Ministries, where he led a research team of sociologists studying programs affecting recidivism. He has visited over 1200 prisons in 12 countries and has ministered with Chuck Colson’s Prison Fellowship. Don Smarto has also hosted a daily Dallas radio show called Parenting Today's Youth with 29,000 listeners each day. For more information, go find some of his articles at youthdirect.org and check out his multiple books on Amazon.

Through the ministry of Michael Sadovsky and Roman Ignatenko - from Living Israel - discover interesting parallels between Ruth's story and the present nation of Israel; which like Naomi, who was served by a gentile; so Israel is often served by gentile believers also. -

While we are living in between the now and not yet, Elder Greg Harrell declares the truth about how to live Biblically and always honor The Lord in times like our.

Be motivated to be zealous to repent - if necessary - by the teaching ministry of Gregg Madden, as he declares the truth from Jesus' letter to a lukewarm congregation.

Be motivated to be zealous to repent - if necessary - by the teaching ministry of Gregg Madden, as he declares the truth from Jesus' letter to a lukewarm congregation.

Be encouraged by the ministry of Elder Greg Harrell as he teaches the truth from Christ's letter to a congregation's leadership in Philadelphia of Asia Minor.

Elder James Neale proclaims important points about overcoming coming spiritual deadness.

Be motivated toward righteous living by the teaching and preaching of Marietta Harrell; as she shares relevant truth from The Lord letter to His congregation in Thyatira.

Discover the love of Jesus for His Church as Aaron Beaulieu declares the truth from our Lord's letter to a congregation starting to compromise with evil..

Discover the love of Jesus for His Church as Aaron Beaulieu declares the truth from our Lord's letter to a congregation starting to compromise with evil..

In this powerful expository message from Jesus' letter to the congregation in Smyrna, Freedom Noble holds nothing back in preaching and teaching how we should live our lives for The Lord today,

In order to be more effective as godly fathers we are called to be redeemers - in every sphere of our authority - where reality has been distorted.

This is an interesting message from an Orthodox Rabbi who lives in Israel. In it, Rami Goldberg teaches about families, justice, righteousness, and the speaking of blessing over children.

This is an interesting message from an Orthodox Rabbi who lives in Israel. In it, Rami Goldberg teaches about families, justice, righteousness, and the speaking of blessing over children.

Learn through the ministry of Pastor Dan Wagner as he teaches the truth of how it is possible to get a lot of things right while neglecting the most important; which is having a close relationship with God. The Revelation of Jesus Christ read by Johnny Cash can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbqdFhaTHWw&list=PLWCEchB4vYY3GO3kMJihJYc-jP0cQNHXT

Learn through the ministry of Pastor Dan Wagner as he teaches the truth of how it is possible to get a lot of things right while neglecting the most important; which is having a close relationship with God. The Revelation of Jesus Christ read by Johnny Cash can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbqdFhaTHWw&list=PLWCEchB4vYY3GO3kMJihJYc-jP0cQNHXT

In this inspiring Mothers Day Message, Pastor Yvette Latta - with help from friends - declares the truth about maintaining our joy according to Scripture; as the Holy Spirit empowers us.

This is a Biblical message on forgiveness and unity from Zuzanna Low, missionary to the Balkans; where God is using her ministry to bring healing between nations.

This is a Biblical message on forgiveness and unity from Zuzanna Low, missionary to the Balkans; where God is using her ministry to bring healing between nations.

Be encouraged to never forget what The Lord has done and is doing in our lives; which involves using our stories for ministering life and truth to others.

Be inspired as Rafael Cruz zeroes in on the subject of evolution, including dinosaurs and humans, carbon dating and DNA, etcetera.

Be inspired by the ministry of Rafael Cruz as he declares the truth about creation and evolution,

Learn the priority and value of fearing The Lord through the teaching ministry of Abraham Mathew; from India Gospel Mission.

Hear a great message from Alan Stoddard - pastor of Imagine Church - on what the gospel message actually is.

Learn the importance of coming to a place of genuine trust in God; through effectively lamenting to Him while praying earnestly.

During a Lake Granbury Ministerial Alliance Luncheon, the local SBC Director of Mission - Boots Hubbard - spoke on issues of being called to pastor and loving the Lord's people.

Being encouraged through the ministry of Elder Greg Harrell as he teaches us about being transformed into the Lord's image.

Be encouraged by this Biblical message on understanding and dealing with the condition of our hearts when we are being tested by what we perceive as delayed answers to prayer.

Be encouraged by Elder Greg Harrell's message from the Book of Nehemiah on how to stay free of being offended when mocked and scoffed.

Be convinced to respect God always for His goodness without grieving Him.

Learn how we are to be more like salt in our decaying culture.

Be equipped and motivated to serve The Lord and His purposes in our day; as it relates to the contents of the Ark of the Covenant.

Be encouraged to get to know The Lord through prayer; as Elder Greg Harrell shares from his own life and the testimonies of others.

With clear "one thing" statements from Jesus, David, and Paul, Valentin Sviontek teaches the vital importance of God's Word and His House, as well as the necessity of leaving our pasts behind.

Be encouraged by the ministry of Abraham Mathew from India Gospel Mission; who shared some amazing testimonies and preached an encouraging message about our relationship with God. We apologize for this week's poor audio recording.

Following wonderful singing from Andrey Levin and Anastacia Polo, Living Israel's Lead Pastor - Michael Sadovsky - brings a message based on the story of Judah's life change and the importance of repentance; while speaking Russian and being translated into English by his interpreter, Andrey Zaremba.

Be informed, encouraged and equipped by the ministry of Pastor Michael Sandovsky and the example of all the effective ministry Living Israel is doing in the Holy Land at this point in history.

Be inspired by Leonard Hays, the C.O.O. of Living Israel; who reports on their numerous fruitful ministries.

Be inspired by the eyewitness testimony of Rafael Cruz who has visited the numerous fruitful ministries of Living Israel.

Be made stronger through the ministry of Shawn Farris; who speaks about two important attributes of having great faith; i. e. believing and trusting.

Check out Gayla Holley's encouraging message on the advantage of having nothing but God Himself.

These inspiring excerpts from Gayla Holley's podcast - with Grief Guide Ministries - are sure to encourage anyone in a season of mourning the passing upward of a loved one.