John Grooters & Dwight Beal have been writing and recording music together since the late 1980’s. Their collaboration birthed the “Rock Vespers” production, a Christmas rock concert that quickly became a Midwest favorite and has fueled the crea

Billy Hallowell |The Battle is Real

Dec 2nd, 2020 30m 46s

Billy Hollowell has worked as a journalist and political commentator for more than 15 years. He is currently the director of communications and content for PureFlix.com and host of the online show Pure Talk.

Cameron and BJ Arnett | Feed the World

Nov 18th, 2020 44m 46s

Camy & BJ Arnett have done it all in the world of media – writing, directing, acting, hosting, producing. Camy’s role in the recent Kendrick Brothers film “Overcomer” won him accolades including Actor of the Year. However, what stands out most

John Grooters | The High Ground at Gettysburg

Oct 8th, 2020 41m 47s

It’s been called the bloodiest battle in history on American soil, it’s a turning point in American history, the Battle of Gettysburg. Join John on location in Gettysburg today to talk about some incredible war heroes and leaders, and about a n

John Vanbiesbrouck | Seeing the Game

Sep 30th, 2020 44m 52s

As an NHL All-Star goaltender, John VanBiesbrouck saw everything – both on the ice and off. His hockey career put him in the Hall of Fame, but his life was heading a different direction before a friend shared the truth with him one morning in a

Abby Johnson | Unplanned

Sep 23rd, 2020 44m 52s

This week we are rebroadcasting Episode 33 with guest Abby Johnson. Johnson was one of the youngest ever directors of a Planned Parenthood clinic. Originally a firm supporter of abortion, she completely changed her mind one day after observing

Tim Barton | What's Great About America?

Sep 16th, 2020 44m 46s

This weeks episode is a rebroadcast of a 2019 conversation with Tim Barton. Tim is the president of WallBuilders, a pro-family organization that emphasizes America’s religious and constitutional heritage. His presentations on worldview, educati

John Grooters | Above All Love

Sep 9th, 2020 41m 54s

John Grooters is on location in Romania filming his new feature Sabina. In this movie he captures the lives of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand before they met Christ and how their transformation took them from young yuppies to people whose faith,

Keith Mitchell | Pivot to Innovation

Sep 2nd, 2020 43m 3s

Keith Mitchell was the creator of America's first online film festival called New Hollywood Film Festival (NuHo) in 2014. Today he leads FestiVee, a digital company helping other film festivals create an online experience for their attendees.

The Pursuit Podcast with Steve Smith & John Grooters | A Bible Treasure Hunt

Aug 27th, 2020 27m 54s

Dr. Steven L. Smith has partnered with filmmaker John Grooters to write a new book called "The Early Church on Fire." Now they are partnering in developing a series of reality episodes pursuing the greatest treasure ever concealed: the treasure

Sherry Harney | Pray with Your Eyes Open

Aug 19th, 2020 43m 21s

Sherry Harney has spoken at conferences around the world, authored more than two dozen books, served her church, raised a family, and been a co-worker for the Kingdom with her husband Kevin Harney for over three decades. Their organization, Org

Nate Bull | Christ’s Love to the Streets

Aug 12th, 2020 45m 18s

Rev. Nate Bull leads the Urban Apostolic Network, a ministry establishing the kingdom of God in some of the toughest urban neighborhoods in the country. Nate goes into areas where violence is real and the needs are enormous.

Jordyn Osburn | No Need to Wait for a Better Moment

Aug 5th, 2020 1h 12m

Jordyn Osburn is a singer/songwriter, a writer, a church planter, a farmer, and a mother of 7. On top of that her genuine spirit and heart of joy cause others to want to learn from and be like her.

Jake Boyce | First Responder – Every Day

Jul 29th, 2020 52m 20s

Former professional actor Jake Boyce is now a licensed paramedic and firefighter working primarily on the north side of Chicago. It's a tremendously demanding profession, and one he wouldn't trade for anything.

Greg Kelley | It’s the Nations – Not the Countries

Jul 21st, 2020 52m 40s

Greg Kelley has traveled and spoken in more than 50 countries. He’s seen first-hand the sufferings and the joys of people groups who have been given recent access to the Gospel.

Janet Boynes | Called Out

Jul 15th, 2020 49m 7s

Janet Boynes is the author of two books, Called Out - A Former Lesbian’s Discovery of Freedom, and God & Sexuality – Truth and Relevance Without Compromise. She leads Janet Boynes Ministries, an organization that exists to help people get spiri

Hajin Jang | When Plans Change, God Works

Jul 8th, 2020 48m 36s

Hajin Jang is an international student. He is Korean by nationality, grew up with missionary parents in Thailand, is attending college in America, and was on an internship in Australia when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Like so many students, his

Tim Mahoney | The Red Sea Miracle

Jun 30th, 2020 59m 21s

For 20 years Tim Mahoney has pursued patterns of evidence for the biblical account. In his documentary films, he engages the world's leading scholars and gives multiple perspectives ample time. Through it all, he uses the biblical text as a roa

Dennis Van Kampen | Leading from The Front Lines

Jun 24th, 2020 43m 58s

Dennis Van Kampen is the CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries, a 120 year-old organization dedicated to fighting hunger and homelessness with the tangible love of Christ in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Earthquake Kelley |From Voodoo to Jesus

Jun 15th, 2020 1h 1m

Earthquake Kelley's Father was a Voodoo priest and close associate of President Papa Doc Duvalier, the murderous tyrant who ruthlessly consolidated power and declared himself the "President for Life" of Haiti. If it wasn't for the faithful pray

Jason Jones | Think Local, Act Local

Jun 10th, 2020 54m 47s

Jason Jones is a film producer, author, political philosopher, activist, and human rights worker. He’s also the president of Movie To Movement, and the Human Rights Education Organization. Known for his work on films such as Bella,The Stoning o

Todd Shaffer | Choose Your Teachers Wisely

Jun 3rd, 2020 47m 11s

Todd Shaffer is Animation Director for commercials and major Hollywood projects for the Montreal firm TONIC DNA. His life is art – his family is full of artists, and his work is across multiple platforms. Classically trained in his craft, Todd

Desmond Ikegwuonu |The Joy Of Music

May 27th, 2020 48m 10s

Desmond Ikegwuonu is the director of worship arts and assistant professor of music at Cornerstone University. He’s also an orchestra conductor, a composer, a singer, and a man who turns music into joy.

Meredith Andrews | Test All Things

May 20th, 2020 44m 43s

Meredith Andrews is a Dove Award-winning singer, an internationally-known worship leader, and a hit songwriter – but to be honest, she’s a lot more than that.

Neal Harmon | Censorship vs. Control – Will Christians Have Any Choice?

May 13th, 2020 48m 44s

Together with his brothers, Neal Harmon started a company that was intended to give media viewers the choice to skip forward over content they found objectionable. Many people loved the idea along the way, and so the big studios sued them like