The Gospel on the Radio Talk Show with Pastor Jack King of Tallahassee, Florida

In this heartfelt episode of "The Gospel on the Radio Talk Show," Pastor Jack King, your host for over two decades, shares a powerful observation: a profound spiritual hunger is awakening, particularly among younger generations. Many are "finding the church" and seeking a genuine relationship with God after years of indifference or distance. Pastor King transparently opens up about his own spiritual journey, from a childhood steeped in church to a pivotal time at age 14 when he began to question his beliefs and solidify his personal commitment to Christ. He candidly shares how this led to foundational life decisions, including a commitment to faithfulness before marriage, a story he elaborates on in his book, Dreams and Visions and Stories of Faith. He then breaks down the spiritual awakening process into three key stages: Wondering: A period of contemplation where individuals, perhaps previously indifferent or even rejecting God, begin to open their minds to spiritual possibilities due to life circumstances or divine nudges. Seeking: Moving beyond mere wondering, this stage involves a conscious decision to actively pursue God, much like Pastor King's own experience crying out to God under a stairwell at Bible college. Embracing the Holy Spirit: The crucial next step, where a seeker discovers the personal, intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit—the part of the Godhead that connects directly with our hearts, translates our groans, and delivers God's message back to us. Pastor King emphasizes that this relationship cleanses and convicts, leading to deeper spiritual growth. Throughout the episode, Pastor King underscores that the Christian walk is a continuous, often challenging, but ultimately joyful journey. He offers a warm invitation to Freedom Road Christian Ministry, a growing church with a new facility on Apalachee Parkway, where he hopes to mentor and influence those on their own seeking journey. He also highlights various radio programs and events from his ministry, including the popular Saturday Night Gospel Sing. Tune in for an encouraging message that speaks directly to the heart of the modern seeker. Episode #1228 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Growing up in Kentucky we called Memorial Day "Decoration Day." Episode #1227 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Today is a day of change as my congregation goes into a new building in Tallahassee. Change is on my mind today, so let's talk about what it is like to go through seasons of change as a Christian. Episode #1224 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Reacting to the shooting on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida where I live. Episode #1222 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Celebrating the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! Episode #1221 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Jesus entered Jerusalem as a conquoring hero on what we now call Palm Sunday, and his enemies took notice. Episode #1220 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Our special guest is Pastor Omar Ellison, and you can find out more about the church here: https://www.saltandlightcovenant.com/ Episode #1219 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Our very, very special guest is the lead singer and namesake of the Southern Gospel group Karen Peck and New River! You can find more information on their website here: https://www.karenpeckandnewriver.com/ Episode #1219 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Our special guest today is Tonya Thomas of A Women's Pregnancy Center in Tallahassee, FL. You can find more information about this ministry here: https://awomenspregnancycenter.com/ Episode #1218 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Our special guest today is Pastor Doug Stephens of Live the Life marriage ministry as well as pastoring a church in Midway, FL. You can find more information about Doug and Live the Life here: https://www.livethelife.org/doug-bio Episode #1217 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Today we hear the story of Pastor Andre Cooper and the story behind Pitmaster Bob Cooper's Legacy Gold BBQ Sauce. You can find more information here: https://legacygoldbbq.com/pages/our-story Episode #1216 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

We are happy to have Chelsea as our special guest today, who played four years at Godby High School in Tallahassee, FL, then later came back to coach. You can find more about Chelsea here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-f-johnson/ Episode #1215 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

My special returning guests are Dustin and Amy Wells who share their testimony and what God had done in their life and marriage. Episode #1214 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Our special guest today is Shane Burnham of Ascension Sports Consulting. You can find more information here: https://ascensionsportsconsulting.com/edge/ Episode #1213 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Serving God these days in church looks differently than it did when I first started in ministry, and even as far back as when I was a child in church. Today I want to relate four things to you: 1. The Call to Service 2. Love for the Lost 3. Debt and Giving 4. The Commandment to the People Episode #1212 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Would I have gone into the Capitol if I saw the doors open on January 6th? Episode #1211 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

This has been one of the most incredible election seasons. Episode #1210 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Our special guests in the studio, from Ohio, are the members of the Southern Gospel group Truly Blessed. Episode #1209 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

We have a new president coming into office, so let's talk about how current events are influencing the church. Episode #1208 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

My returning special guest is Paul Bass, former Christian TV station manager and minister of the Word of God. Episode #1207 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

My guest is my personal friend Richard Hinkle who has traveled to all 50 states and had many adventures. Episode #1204 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Patti Malarney, Christmas Connection Coordinator You can read more about their work here: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/life/causes/2023/11/22/christmas-connection-2023-a-shopping-list-for-families-in-need/71636763007/ And here: https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasConnection Episode #1203 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

I'm giving thanks to the Lord today, for He is good! Episode #1202 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Our special guest is Debra Harris of Making Miracles Group Home in Tallahassee, FL, and you can find more information about this ministry here: https://makingmiraclesgrouphome.org/ Episode #1199 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Our special guest is gospel music artist Jeff Davis. Episode #1200 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Our special guest is Kirk Thompson of the Southern Gospel group The Thompson Family. Episode #1198 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Some countries have a king, but in the United States of America we like to say that we haven't had a king since July 4, 1776. If that's true, then who is in charge? This is a deeper question than it may seem on the surface, so let's dive into this subject! Episode #1197 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Our special guest today is Dr. Isaac Montilla, owner of Verity Health Center in Tallahassee, Florida. He is currently running for Leon County Commissioner, District 4. Episode #1196 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Our special guests are Jamie Brown, Executive Director of A Women's Pregnancy Center, and Ruth Rodrigues, President of the Pregnancy and Family Resource Alliance. Amendment 4 is "broadly and deceitfully written" and we should vote no on 4. Episode #1195 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Yes, life can be troubling and even terrible, so what do we need to think and do in these situations? Episode #1194 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Talking about a group in Tallahassee that specializes in playing the ukulele! Episode #1193 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Jimmy Cash shares his testimony and how his marriage was saved by God through the ministry of Live the Life, which he and his wife eventually came to work with. Live the Life is a marriage ministry, and you can find more information here: https://www.livethelifetlh.org/ Episode #1192 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Yes, I host The Gospel on the Radio Talk Show each Sunday, but I also host The Saturday Night Gospel Sing each Saturday night! So on today's Talk Show I will be replaying our special 500th edition of the Sing with my son Joshua King as the host interviewing me! This originally aired on Wave 94 in Tallahassee, FL on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 Episode #1192 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Our special guest today is Shannon Butler who is the Church Planting/Groups Pastor at Downtown Community Church in Tallahassee, FL. You can find more information here: https://downtowncommunitychurch.com/about Episode #1190 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Labor Day marks the end of summer traditionally, but we still have plenty of "hot" topics to discuss! Episode #1191 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Our special guest today is George Lajueness who is retired from the Air Force and a long time minister in prisons and jails. Episode #1189 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

The book of Revelation talks about all the nations of the world looking upon the nation of Israel. It feels like this could be those times talked about by John the Revelator! Episode #1188 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

We are in the silly season, that's what I call the time right before presidential elections here in the United States. It's also a very serious time, as witnessed by the recent assassination attempt on one of the candidates. Episode #1187 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

I have a lot of things on my mind today, plus I will tell you about our summer youth camp that was held in July! Episode #1186 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

We celebrate the birthday of our country today! Episode #1181 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Glenn Burns and Steve Davis talk about the move toward a new rescue center in Tallahassee, FL. Episode #1180 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

We talk about this new nonprofit designed to help children. And we discuss the power of video games to impact our children. Episode #1179 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Continuing our conversation from last week. Episode #1178 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

My theme for all these years is the church. Episode #1177 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day when I was growing up. It was a day we would go around and decorate the graves of those who had given their lives for our country. It was also a day when we remembered all loved ones who had passed on, whether they were in the military or not. And it used to always be on May 30th, not just the last Monday in May. Episode #1176 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Today my very special guest is Pastor Levi Lusko, author of this fantastic book The Last Supper on the Moon. We discuss his book where he goes into great detail about the 1969 moon landing and uses that as a launching point into spiritual truths. You can find out more about him and his book here: https://www.lastsupperbook.com/ Episode #1174 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Our theme for this broadcast is the church, what matters to the church, what impacts the church, and the health of the church. Episode #1173 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

My special guest today is Steve Montgomery, pastor of the Wakulla United Methodist Church and the Woodville United Methodist Church in Woodville, FL, where they do a second Sunday Gospel Sing at 6 p.m. the second Sunday of every month. Episode #1172 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

My special guest today is Cheval Breggins, executive director of Good News Outreach. Find more information on their website: https://www.goodnewsoutreach.org/ ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

As Christians we know we are supposed to forgive, the question is WHEN do we forgive? Our special guest Doug Apple talks about this. Also, many people don't like the word obedience, but everyone wants their home builder to obey the blueprint, so we dive into what Doug calls The Construction Principles of the Carpenter. You can read Doug's devotionals here: https://dougapple.blogspot.com/ Episode #1170 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Now that Easter has passed, it's a good time for us to dig a little deeper and take a good look at what we believe and what is going on around us. Episode #1169 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X