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Levi Lusko is the founder and lead pastor of Fresh Life Church located in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. He is the bestselling author of Through the Eyes of a Lion, Swipe Right, I Declare War, The Last Supper on the Moon, and Roar Like a Lion, the 2022 ECPA Christian Book Award winner for young people's literature. Levi also travels the world speaking about Jesus. He and his wife, Jennie, have one son, Lennox, and four daughters: Alivia, Daisy, Clover, and Lenya, who is in heaven. Levi's latest book is Blessed Are The Spiraling: How the Chaotic Search for Significance Can Lead to Joy through Life's Shifting Seasons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

••• Achieving Total Victory, Ep 357 . ••• Bible Study Verses: Genesis 15.12-21, Joshua 1.1-5, Deuteronomy 20.16-18, Judges 1.28, Numbers 33.50-55 . ••• “Our first problem is that our attitude towards sin is more self-centred than God-centred. We are more concerned about our own "Victory" over sin than we are about the fact that our sin grieve the heart of God. We cannot tolerate failure in our struggle with sin chiefly because we are success oriented, not because we know it is offensive to God”, Jerry Bridges, 1929-?, Jerry Bridges, 1929-?, Evangelical Christian author, speaker & staff member of The Navigators. Author of over 12-books, including The Pursuit of Holiness, which has sold more than a million copies. His devotional Holiness Day By Day garnered the 2009 ECPA Christian Book Award for the inspiration & gift category, & The Discipline Of Grace received a similar award in 1995 for the Christian living category. He earned his BS in engineering at the University of Oklahoma before serving as an officer in the USN during the Korean War. He joined Christian discipleship organization The Navigators in 1955, where he served as administrative assistant to the Europe Director, office manager for headquarters, Sec.-Treasurer, & as VPt for Corp. Affairs before moving to a staff development position with the Collegiate Mission† ••• "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”, 1 Corinthians 15:57-58, NKJV . ••• What are 5-reasons why the Hebrews never accessed the full possession of their promised land? ••• What does anger, bitterness, malice and unforgiveness to our journey here on earth? ••• What is the danger of incomplete victory? ••• What 3-life actions must a biblical christian do to flourish and enjoy the blessings God has for them? ••• What are 3-reasons why a complete victory is do important in a believer”s life? ••• Are you going to ask your small group to pray that you will be more intentional achieving total victory through the power of Holy Spirit? ••• Pastor Godwin Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounters Radio Podcast originally aired on November 30, 2024 on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcasted to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is brought to you by Christian Leadership International and all the beloved of God who believe in it's mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com/ . •••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND Thato Moiketsi Photography, Winburg, South Africa, https://www.pexels.com/@thato-moiketsi-909645793/ . ••• † http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/Jerry-Bridges-Quotes/ . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/241130-achieving-total-victory-ep357 . ••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod/ . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/john.1%20 . ••• FERP 241130 Episode#357 GOT 241130 Ep357 ••• The Importance of Deliverance, Part-4: Achieving Total VictorySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Tessa Afshar joins us on the show this week to talk about her upcoming book, The Queen's Cook. We chat about her research for the novel, her love of cooking and what she's growing in her garden, and many other fun topics. Patrons will hear what her first impressions of America were when she came to the country. The Queen's Cook by Tessa Afshar"A tender and touching tale. Tessa Afshar has given us two wonderfully charming heroines."--ANGELA HUNT, New York Times bestselling author of The Emissaries seriesIn the heart of ancient Persia, the empire's Jewish citizens face an ominous edict that threatens their very existence. Roxannah, the daughter of an impoverished Persian lord, is devastated by the news but feels helpless to come to the aid of her Jewish friends. Desperate to support her family, Roxannah approaches the royal physician, Adin--the man whose kind eyes haunt her--and seeks his help to find employment in Queen Esther's kitchens.In the opulent palace of Susa, Roxannah tries to survive the spiteful ploys of the other cooks as she ascends through the ranks. Her loyalty earns her the trust and friendship of Queen Esther, who is navigating dangerous politics with wisdom and grace. When Roxannah and Adin uncover a sinister plot against Amestris, the king's most powerful wife and Esther's archenemy, they find themselves tasked with the impossible job of discovering the culprit. As secrets unravel and alliances are tested, the fate of Esther's reign hangs in the balance.Get your copy of The Queen's Cook by Tessa Afshar.Tessa Afshar's historical fiction has been on Publishers Weekly, CBA, and ECPA bestseller lists and has been translated into 12 languages.Her novel, Pearl in the Sand is the recipient of the ECPA's Bronze Milestone Sales Award. Tessa's books have received the Christy, INSPY, and ECPA Christian Book of the Year (Bible Study category) Awards, and are Carol, Christy, and ECPA Christian Book Award finalists. Tessa was born in the Middle East and lived there for the first fourteen years of her life. She then moved to England, where she survived boarding school for girls and fell in love with Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte, before moving to the United States permanently.Her conversion to Christianity in her twenties changed the course of her life forever. Tessa holds a Master of Divinity from Yale, where she was elected as the co-chair of the Evangelical Fellowship at the Divinity School for one year. She served in women and prayer ministries for twenty years before becoming a full-time writer.Tessa is a devoted wife, a mediocre gardener, and an enthusiastic cook of biblical recipes. Visit Tessa's website.

Dawn Barton left a thirty-year career in sales marketing, despite being pretty darn good at it (like  #7 Sales Director in Mary Kay Cosmetics good), to follow a calling and write. Her first book, 2020's  Laughing Through the Ugly Cry, became a bestselling success, garnering the prestigious  ECPA Christian Book Award for New Author of the Year. Stunned to be entering her fifties as a  successful author, she was inspired to write her second book, Midlife Battle Cry, urging women to  resist the pull of streaming television algorithms and get excited about ‘redefining the mighty  second half. Dawn speaks at conferences, churches, elevators, and just about anywhere anyone will listen to her  thoughts on finding joy and humor in even the most difficult of circumstances. When she's not smiling at blank pages pretending to write, Dawn is a speaker giving talks about  cancer, joy, female empowerment, and direct sales, podcast host of the upcoming Porch Ramblings  with Dawn Barton, and the founder of the Retreats at Trinity. She's living the sandwich-generation  dream with her husband, daughter, parents, mother-in-law, and too many animals to count in  Cantonment, FL.   Autumn Journal - https://amzn.to/3LewEvj Instagram - https://bit.ly/SusanBethInstagram Pinterest - https://bit.ly/SusanBethPinterest The SHE IS Podcast - https://bit.ly/thesheispodcast     Intro & Outro Music Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com - License Free  Background Music Credit: Alexander Blu https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderBluMusic/ Analytics https://chrt.fm/track/5FEBD2/ Summer Journal - https://amzn.to/42N4MEq    

“It's like He is four steps ahead of me…I always envisioned Him holding my hand, like I'm just right behind Him, and Him always turning around going, hold on one second, let me go in this door…I got this. And so I just felt like the whole journey was like that..” ~Dawn BartonHave you struggled to believe that God will exchange your good for His better?How would you respond if He asked you to surrender your season of success?Our guest today, Dawn Barton, will share how God called her to transition from her successful career as a Mary Kay Consultant into becoming an author and how she has learned to navigate a new season of caretaking for her loved one. Dawn's BioDawn Barton left a thirty-year career in sales marketing, despite being pretty darn good at it (like #7 Sales Director in Mary Kay Cosmetics good), to follow a calling and write. Her first book, 2020's Laughing Through the Ugly Cry, became a bestselling success, garnering the prestigious ECPA Christian Book Award for New Author of the Year. Stunned to be entering her fifties as a successful author, she was inspired to write her second book, Midlife Battle Cry, urging women to resist the pull of streaming television algorithms and get excited about ‘redefining the mighty second half.Dawn speaks at conferences, churches, elevators, and just about anywhere anyone will listen to her thoughts on finding joy and humor in even the most difficult of circumstances. When she's not smiling at blank pages pretending to write, Dawn is a speaker giving talks about cancer, joy, female empowerment, and direct sales, podcast host of the upcoming Porch Ramblings with Dawn Barton, and the founder of the Retreats at Trinity. She's living the sandwich-generation dream with her husband, daughter, parents, mother-in-law, and too many animals to count in Cantonment, FLStay Connected:Dawn BartonDawn's Resource: Midlife Battle CryPersonal Website | https://dawnbarton.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dawnrbarton/Rachel ScottWebsite| https://rachelgscott.com/Website| http://the5leaps.com/Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelgscott/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamrachelgscottSponsored Resources Mentioned:5 Week Leap Mentoring: Sign Up HereRGS Group: Learn More HereThe 5 Leaps Quick Guide: Grab it Here

Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall teaches in the Biblical and Theological Studies Division at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. Michelle is the author of Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian: A Kingdom Corrective to the Evangelical Gender Debate, which received the 2017 Christianity Today Award of Merit in Biblical Studies, and Surprised by the Parables: Growing in Grace through the Stories of Jesus, which was a finalist for the 2021 ECPA Christian Book Award for Bible Study. She has served on the editorial board for the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Bulletin for Biblical Research and has been on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Biblical Research.

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Jewel of the Nile by Tessa AfsharWhispered secrets about her parents' past take on new urgency for Chariline as she pays one last visit to the land of her forefathers, the ancient kingdom of Cush.Raised as an orphan by her aunt, Chariline has only been told a few pieces of her parents' tragic love story. Her beautiful dark skin is proof that her father was Cushite, but she knows nothing else. While visiting her grandfather before his retirement as the Roman official in the queen's court, Chariline overhears that her father is still alive, and discovering his identity becomes her obsession. Both her grandfather and the queen have reasons for keeping this secret, however, and forbid her quest. So when her only clues lead to Rome, Chariline sneaks on the ship of a merchant trusted by friends.Theo is shocked to discover a stowaway on board his vessel and determines to be rid of her as soon as possible. But drawn in by Chariline's story, he feels honor-bound to see her safely to shore, especially when it appears someone may be willing to kill for the truth she seeks.Get your copy of Jewel of the Nile by Tessa Afshar.Tessa Afshar is the Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of biblical and inspirational historical fiction, including Land of Silence, which won an INSPY Award and was voted by Library Journal as one of the top five Christian fiction titles of 2016, and Harvest of Gold, which won a Christy Award in the Historical Romance category.Harvest of Rubies was a finalist for the 2013 ECPA Christian Book Award for fiction.In 2011, after publishing her first novel, Pearl in the Sand, Tessa was named New Author of the Year by the FamilyFiction-sponsored Reader's Choice Awards.Tessa's latest trilogy of biblical fiction, Thief of Corinth, Daughter of Rome, and Jewel of the Nile are based on minor characters from the book of Acts. Daughter of Rome is a finalist for the Carol Award, 2021.Tessa's Bible study, The Way Home: God's Invitation to New Beginnings, based on the book of Ruth, won the 2021 ECPA Christian Book Award in the Bible Study category. Optional videos of the same title are available with this book. The Way Home was chosen by Moody Radio SFL for their summer of 2020 book study. Tessa Afshar was born in the Middle East and lived there for the first fourteen years of her life. She then moved to England, where she survived boarding school for girls and fell in love with Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte, before moving to the United States permanently.Her conversion to Christianity in her twenties changed the course of her life forever. Tessa holds a Master of Divinity from Yale, where she was elected as the co-chair of the Evangelical Fellowship at the Divinity School for one year.She served in women and prayer ministries for twenty years before becoming a full-time writer and speaker.Tessa is a devoted wife, an enthusiastic cook, and a mediocre gardener. But that has not cured her from being exceptionally fond of chocolate. Visit Tessa Afshar's website.

Amy and Mike talk with Chris Fabry about The Red Rock Mysteries which he co-authors with Jerry B. Jenkins. Chris is masterful at weaving faith and storytelling together. The Red Rock Mysteries are sophisticated, page-turning mysteries, written perfectly for 8-12 year-olds. Great for both kids who already have faith in Christ and kids who need an introduction to what faith in Christ looks like.   Chris Fabry is an award-winning author and radio personality who hosts the daily program Chris Fabry Live on Moody Radio. He is also heard on Love Worth Finding, Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, and other radio programs. In 2020, he was inducted into the Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications Hall of Fame. A native of West Virginia, Chris and his wife, Andrea, now live in Arizona and are the parents of nine children. Chris's novels, which include Dogwood, June Bug, Almost Heaven, and The Promise of Jesse Woods, have won five Christy Awards, an ECPA Christian Book Award, and two Awards of Merit from Christianity Today. He was inducted into the Christy Award Hall of Fame in 2018. His books include movie novelizations, such as War Room and Overcomer, and novels for children and young adults. He coauthored the Left Behind: The Kids series with Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye, as well as the Red Rock Mysteries and the Wormling series with Jerry B. Jenkins. He encourages those who dream of writing with his website heyyoucanwrite.com. Find out more about his books at chrisfabry.com.

EPISODE #521 NOAH AND THE FLOOD Richard speaks with an author/publisher about the Biblical account of The Flood, Noah and his ark.  Was the flood worldwide?  Could Noah have placed a pair of every animal on the Ark?  Where is the Ark now? Guest: Larry Stone is an author and publisher. He is the author of Noah: The Real Story.  The Story of the Bible was a finalist for both the ECPA Christian Book Award and Retailers Choice Award and named “One of the 10 best Christian books of the year” by Assist News Service. He also wrote Women of the Bible (Hudson). A graduate of Moody Bible Institute and University of Iowa, Larry has studied at the New York University Graduate School of Business Administration, taught writing seminars in Africa, America, and the Caribbean, and was recently executive director of KidShape, a non-profit that helps overweight children and their families become more healthy. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! C60EVO -The Secret is out about this powerful anti-oxidant. The Purest C60 available is ESS60.  Buy Direct from the Source.  Buy Now and Save 10% – Use Coupon Code: EVRS at Checkout! Life Change and Formula 13 Teas All Organic, No Caffeine, Non GMO!  More Energy!  Order now, use the code 'unlimited' and ALL your purchases ships for free! Ancient Life Oil - High Quality CBD Oil helping you reach your ideal well-being. Strange Planet Shop - If you're a fan of the radio show and the podcast, why not show it off?  Greats T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, and more.  It's a Strange Planet - Dress For It! Strange Planet's Fullscript Dispensary- an online service offering hundreds of professional supplement brands, personal care items, essential oils, pet care products and much more. Nature Grade, Science Made!  BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER FOR LESS THAN $2 PER MONTH If you're a fan of this podcast, I hope you'll consider becoming a Premium Subscriber.  For just $1.99 per month, subscribers to my Conspiracy Unlimited Plus gain access to two exclusive, commercial-free episodes per month. They also gain access to my back catalog of episodes. The most recent 30 episodes of Conspiracy Unlimited will remain available for free.  Stream all episodes and Premium content on your mobile device by getting the FREE Conspiracy Unlimited APP for both IOS and Android devices... Available at the App Store and Google Play. To become a subscriber CLICK HERE or go to www.conspiracyunlimitedpodcast.com and click on GET ACCESS TO PREMIUM EPISODES.  

EPISODE #521 NOAH AND THE FLOOD Richard speaks with an author/publisher about the Biblical account of The Flood, Noah and his ark.  Was the flood worldwide?  Could Noah have placed a pair of every animal on the Ark?  Where is the Ark now? Guest: Larry Stone (http://www.noahtherealstory.com/) is an author and publisher. He is the author of Noah: The Real Story (https://www.amazon.com/Noah-Real-Story-Larry-Stone/dp/1936488744/ctoc) .  The Story of the Bible (https://www.amazon.com/The-Story-Bible-Fascinating-Civilization/dp/B005Q5V4S6/ctoc) was a finalist for both the ECPA Christian Book Award and Retailers Choice Award and named “One of the 10 best Christian books of the year” by Assist News Service. He also wrote Women of the Bible (Hudson). A graduate of Moody Bible Institute and University of Iowa, Larry has studied at the New York University Graduate School of Business Administration, taught writing seminars in Africa, America, and the Caribbean, and was recently executive director of KidShape, a non-profit that helps overweight children and their families become more healthy. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! C60EVO (https://www.c60evo.com/richard-syrett/) -The Secret is out about this powerful anti-oxidant. The Purest C60 available is ESS60.  Buy Direct from the Source.  Buy Now and Save 10% – Use Coupon Code: EVRS at Checkout! Life Change and Formula 13 Teas (http://www.getthetea.com/) All Organic, No Caffeine, Non GMO!  More Energy!  Order now, use the code 'unlimited' and ALL your purchases ships for free! Ancient Life Oil (https://ancientlifeoil.com/) - High Quality CBD Oil helping you reach your ideal well-being. Strange Planet Shop (https://teespring.com/stores/strange-planet-3) - If you're a fan of the radio show and the podcast, why not show it off?  Greats T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, and more.  It's a Strange Planet - Dress For It! Strange Planet's Fullscript Dispensary (https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/strangeplanet) - an online service offering hundreds of professional supplement brands, personal care items, essential oils, pet care products and much more. Nature Grade, Science Made!  BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER FOR LESS THAN $2 PER MONTH If you're a fan of this podcast, I hope you'll consider becoming a Premium Subscriber.  For just $1.99 per month, subscribers to my Conspiracy Unlimited Plus gain access to two exclusive, commercial-free episodes per month. They also gain access to my back catalog of episodes. The most recent 30 episodes of Conspiracy Unlimited will remain available for free.  Stream all episodes and Premium content on your mobile device by getting the FREE Conspiracy Unlimited APP for both IOS and Android devices... Available at the App Store and Google Play. To become a subscriber CLICK HERE (https://my.libsyn.com/show/view/id/125771) or go to www.conspiracyunlimitedpodcast.com (https://www.conspiracyunlimitedpodcast.com/) and click on GET ACCESS TO PREMIUM EPISODES.  

Chris Fabry is an award- winning author and radio personality who was recently inducted into the Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications Hall of Fame. A native of West Virginia, Chris and his wife, Andrea, live in Arizona and are the parents of nine children. Chris has won five Christy Awards, an ECPA Christian Book Award, and two Awards of Merit from Christianity Today. His books include movie novelizations such as War Room and Overcomer, and novels for children and young adults. He coauthored the Left Behind: The Kids series with Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye. He encourages writers of all skill levels through his website, heyyoucanwrite.com. 

A 2016 LifeWay Research study found 1 in 5 Americans said they had read all of the Bible at least once. However, more than half said they have read little or none of it. “Churchgoers are ready to defend the Bible as true and as a faithful moral standard,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of LifeWay Research. “But most admit they stumble on understanding the specific meaning as they read.” So, how can you study the Bible effectively and gain understanding? Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Kay Arthur. Kay Lee Arthur (born November 11, 1933) is an international Bible teacher, four-time ECPA Christian Book Award winning author, and co-founder of Precept Ministries International. Kay teaches inductive Bible study, and has authored many inductive Bible study workbooks. The Inductive method of studying the Bible, is a set of steps to follow to "mine" the details of the given book under study. Kay Arthur’s exciting, practical approach to studying the Bible has helped millions of people discover the truth of God’s Word for themselves over the past five decades. Tune in to hear more about effective ways to study the Bible and learn about Kay’s own journey to faith. To find out more, check out https://www.precept.org/ This episode first aired on July 28th, 2020 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Sundays 10-11pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.

Vicki Courtney is a national speaker to women of all ages and the best-selling author of numerous books and Bible studies including, Move On, Ever After, 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter, and 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Son. She is a two-time ECPA Christian Book Award winner and has appeared on CNN and Fox News as a youth culture commentator. Vicki got her start in ministry in 1998 when she launched an event for college women for the purpose of encouraging them to base their worth and identity in Christ rather than the culture’s shallow standards. The event eventually expanded to reach teen and even, tween girls, and it wasn’t long before a movement began. Now an empty-nester, Vicki has transitioned her ministry to adult women, but her ministry vision continues with a renewed passion to see women discover their worth in Christ and in turn, point others to a life-changing gospel. Vicki and her husband, Keith, reside in Austin, Texas and are the proud parents of three grown children, two daughter-in-laws and a son-in-law. They also have three grandsons and a granddaughter and are blessed to have all their children living nearby in Austin and Houston. More information about Vicki can be found at VickiCourtney.com.

If you like comic book superheroes (think X-Men and Avengers), science, science fiction and the Bible, then you’ll love our conversation with scientist Andy Walsh, PhD! By day, Dr. Walsh is a biologist, computer scientist and statistician and is currently the Chief Science Office for a public health technology company called Health Monitoring Systems. By night (and, well, all the time), he’s a Christian and author and has written a new book called, “Faith Across the Multiverse: Parables from Modern Science:” https://www.hendrickson.com/html/product/070764.trade.html https://www.amazon.com/Faith-across-Multiverse-Parables-Science-ebook/dp/B07G2K9379/ His book is a finalist for a 2019 ECPA Christian Book Award, nice! https://www.christianbookawards.com/finalists.html Dr. Walsh also is a regular contributor to faith and science issues and has a weekly column at InterVarsity's Emerging Scholars Network: https://blog.emergingscholars.org/author/andy/ Join the full podcast interview for our full conversation! Full interview transcript: https://www.purposenation.org/andy-walsh-phd-podcast-interview-transcript Dr. Walsh’s Biography: https://www.faithacrossthemultiverse.com/aboutauthor.html Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: https://www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: https://www.purposenation.org/

Vicki Courtney is a national speaker to women of all ages and the best-selling author of numerous books and Bible studies including, Move On, Ever After, 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter, and 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Son. She is a two-time ECPA Christian Book Award winner and has appeared on CNN and Fox News as a youth culture commentator.    Vicki and her husband, Keith, reside in Austin, Texas and are the proud parents of three grown children, two daughter-in-laws and a son-in-law. They also have three grandsons and one granddaughter and are blessed to have all their children living nearby in Austin and Houston. More information about Vicki can be found at VickiCourtney.com.

Chris Fabry is an award-winning author and radio personality who hosts the daily program Chris Fabry Live! on Moody Radio. He is also heard on Love Worth Finding, Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, and other radio programs. A 1982 graduate of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism at Marshall University and a native of West Virginia, Chris and his wife, Andrea, now live in Arizona and are the parents of nine children. Chris' novels, which include Dogwood, June Bug, Almost Heaven, Not in the Heart, Borders of the Heart, Every Waking Moment, and his latest release, The Promise of Jesse Woods, have won three Christy Awards, an ECPA Christian Book Award, and Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit, but it's his lyrical prose and tales of redemption that keep readers returning for more. He has also published more than 65 other books, including nonfiction, film novelizations, and novels for children and young adults. He coauthored the Left Behind: The Kids series with Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye, as well as the Red Rock Mysteries and The Wormling series with Jerry B. Jenkins. RPM is his latest series for kids and explores the exciting world of NASCAR.