TAKEN Podcasts

STAND ON THE WORD with Tony Perkins Ep.291

Donna Carter saw the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, in May 2022. Now, she's taking action. Find out about her faith and her mission to help equip our local police force with the training and equipment needed to combat future tragedies. Connect with Going Ballistic at goingballistic.org.

Judd Saul is a filmmaker and missionary, and founder of Equipping the Persecuted. Equipping the Persecuted serves the persecuted church in Nigeria, the world leader in killing Christians. We hear his story and the story of the Nigerian church. Connect at equippingthepersecuted.com.

Becky Rasmussen and Mary Jackson are part of an organization called Call to Freedom, a non-profit that offers services to aid women trying to leave human and sex trafficking in South Dakota. Find out about this amazing organization at calltofreedom.org.

Sherrona Bishop is America's Mom, and she's on a quest to fight for our kids, our families, our communities, and our country, both in the natural and in the spiritual realms. She is a podcaster, a TV personality, a pundit, and a patriot. Find more at americasmom.com.

Dave Ebert is a co-children's pastor, podcaster, improviser, improv coach, and a regular podcast guest. Tonight, Dave's his own guest and shares his story and testimony of God redeeming time lost to depression and suicidal ideations. Reach Dave at dave@gifts4glory.com.

Eric Stephens is an ordained Pastor, Elder, Life Coach, Podcast Host, and Founder of Redwood Christian Ministries. He joins us to share his story and testimony of God's redeeming power. Connect with Eric at redwoodcm.org.

Apostle James Alford uses media to spread the truth and light of Christ. He has several documentaries that highlight the spiritual war we are in, whether we realize it or not. Enjoy his story and connect at jamesalford.org.

Gifts for Glory Ministries Cassidy Novak

Billy Willis, along with his wife Katy, are US Missionaries in the Assemblies of God who lead Youth Alive - Illinois, a program to empower youth to share the Gospel and make disciples in their public schools. Search for Billy and Katy by looking up Youth Alive - Illinois on Facebook.

Jesse and LaDonna Sault are the Youth Pastors at Thrive Church in Lockport, IL. Their story is one of God's redeeming and healing power in how their blended family came to be. Connect with Thrive at encounterthrive.com.

Reverend Kevin McGary is an author and co-founder of Every Black Life Matters. Every BLM is working to prove that EVERY Black Life Matters from womb to tomb. We hear his story, the roots of Every BLM, and the message of his book, WOKEd Up. Find more at everyblm.com.

Chuck and Wilma Lormis serve churches and missionaries around the US in developing and cultivating a mission-minded culture. Their road to Christ and to their current mission is an amazing story of God's redeeming power. Connect with them at chuckwilmalormis.com.

Ted Jordan is an author, writer, director, and content producer based in St. Louis. We talk creatively serving God with excellence as well as Ted's own faith journey. Link:

Director Brian Anderson joins us to talk film, the faith-based film industry, and his movie East of Middle West. Connect with the film at eastofmiddlewest.com or @eastofmiddlewest.

Seth Holehouse is a podcaster, YouTuber, TV host, and a voice against the Communist influences in our nation. We talk faith and the battle for truth in our country. Connect with Seth Holehouse and Man in America at maninamerica.com.

Author Trevor Louden is an author, filmmaker, speaker, and warrior against the evils of socialism, communism, and Marxism. We talk about his many projects, including his weekly show on The Epoch Times, Counter Punch. Connect with Trevor at trevorlouden.com.

Steve Warren has seen the problems with a 4-year degree and the debt it can bring, especially in the world of technology. This is why he founded Code Flip Academy. Steve shares his story, the story of Code Flip, and his testimony. Connect at codeflip.academy for more. Gifts for Glory Ministries Our gifts for His Glory Gifts4Glory.com FB/IG/Twitter: @gifts4glory

Loor TV is looking to offer an alternative for Christian creators to crowdfund their projects and host them on a one-of-a-kind platform. Jason Farley is the CCO of Loor.TV, and is excited to share the mission of Loor.TV.

Tom McElroy is a Chicago-based actor who has also spent the last two decades uniting fellow Christians in media and entertainment in weekly prayer as part of Entertainment and Media Prayer (EMP). Connect with Tom at tommcelroy.net

Lee Gibson is the founder of Relentless Pursuit Outreach and Recovery, a ministry reaching out to the women caught in human trafficking in Kansas City. Find out how to get in the fight at rpor.org.

Kay Rubacek is an author, filmmaker, and journalist. She wrote the book Who Are China's Walking Dead?, and she has been actively speaking against and raising awareness of the evils of socialism and communism. Connect with her at kayrubacek.com

Ginny Dent Brant is a cancer survivor that has dedicated her adult life to research and finding natural ways to not only fight cancer, but prevent it all together. We hear about her passion and her testimony. Connect with Ginny at ginnybrant.com

Candace Kirkpatrick is an actress who stars in the hit faith-based crime drama Vindication. We talk about the show, the current hit film Running the Bases, and the hit talk show The Christian View. We also hear how the Lord got Candace at a young age! Connect at candacekirkpatrick.com

Peggy Schott is an actress and stars in faith-based crime drama Vindication. We're all excited to see what Season 3 has in store. In the meantime, we get to hear about Peggy's story! Connect with her at peggyschott.me

Meggie Jenny is an accomplished and award winning actress. We talk faith, acting, and two upcoming projects Running the Bases and Mind Reader. Connect with Meggy at meggyjenny.com.

Jessica Colwell is the Secretary and Creative Director for Moms in the Making, a faith-based infertility support group with 70 local groups and several virtual groups. We talk about her faith journey, her miracle baby, and the 6th Annual Conference. More at momsinthemaking.com

April D. Metzler is a singer, songwriter, podcaster, TV and radio host, and a networker. She loves to serve God and His people through connection. You'll be blessed by her testimony in this week's episode. Connect on social media with April at @aprildmetzler

Kelly Zea is on of the newest members of Well Versed Comedy, an improv ministry team based in the Chicagoland area. She's the granddaughter of a pastor who was saved as a little girl, but didn't really venture on a path with the Lord till years later. Enjoy this conversation with Kelly "Sweet Iced" Zea!

Robin T. Jennings is a retired minister in the Episcopal church who has a passion for the next generation. His three books show the heart and vision of three of the most important men of the New Testament: Peter, Paul, and James. Join us for this great conversation! Connect at robintjennings.com.

Enrique Luis Veguilla is the executive producer of Honest to God, a new comedy by SOLE Productions and Robert Alaniz. We talk faith, movies, and more. Connect with the film at honesttogodmovie.com.

Polly Doyle co-stars in Honest to God, a Robert Alaniz film, now available on streaming services and YouTube. Polly shares her story, the story of making the movie, and how interesting it was to host the filming on her own farm! Connect with the film at honesttogodmovie.com.

Zachary Lavender is a musician, author, teacher, and the founder and CEO of Sanctuary of Refuge in Chicago, a ministry dedicated to helping those struggling in the LGBTQ community find their true identity in Christ. Find more at sanctuaryofrefuge.org. Link: