Faith That Acts

Learn why its more important than ever to grow missional communities across the West, the powerful force for change our youth are, and the potential to increase Christian presence in our neighborhoods.

Explore what it means to be a light right where you live. Discover the Mission of God and why this is a conversation that must be had. Did you know that some studies suggest that in the next 30 years, American churches need to plant 215,000 to possibly as many as 275,000 new churches simply to keep up with population growth and the current rate of church closings? Arise, Shine, friends! May your light burn brightly in the neighborhood.

a life, a fall, a recovery and a coming to faith that bears witness to the saving grace of Christ. It is a testimony that reveals the challenges of one life - from not fully hearing the gospel in church as a youth, to the ravages war can have on a veteran, to recovery in both faith and life. You will hear of the transforming power of God’s Word in very real terms.

Life lessons and a legacy of faith discovered in a pocket-sized notebook found during one family's search for ancestors.

Many people as asking why Christianity is on the decline in the West. Listen to this well researched two part podcast analyzing the trend and faithful response.

New Year's is a great opportunity to set out with new ambitions. But is this hope? In this episode we explore how Christmas is the true hope to live into for life.

An interview with YoungLife staffer Anneke Stremler. She shares her walk in faith and her passion for training our youth in the ways of Christ. After a tragic loss, she emerges stronger in her pursuit of God and her desire for service.

An interview about the compassion, operation, and challenges of the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry. Hunger may be where you least expect it, maybe even next-door!

A review and lessons learned from the 2016 Global Leadership Summit.

Have you wondered just how it is that people come to Jesus? Why do they make that choice? Today, we discuss both the doctrine and the experience of coming to Christ.

By listener request, this episode is the continuing story of God's grace in the life of Barry Gladden, founder of Faith that Acts! Special Host Ed Ronne seeks to answer what the impact of this ministry has been on it's founder as well as explore some revealing details not in his published testimony.

Pastor Brandon Cooper discusses relational discipleship, it's relevance, and how to encourage discipleship that results in disciples who make disciples.

A fun interview with Mr. Edward Ronne. Fabulous stories of life - have you been brought to the hospital in a wheelbarrow? And practical faith that serves. During his career as a broadcaster, Mr. Ronne, was privileged to interview Dr. Billy Graham, Ruth Graham, Dale Evans, the wife of cowboy Roy Rogers, Richard Nixon just prior to his presidency, and Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg a co-inventor of Plutonium. He has also been the voice of Grey Wolf on the Radio Adventure, Ranger Bill! Enjoy.

A great discussion with special guest Pastor John Wendel about personal authenticity and how it's opposite, inauthenticity, shows up in our lives. Practical suggestions included!

We lay out the biblical perspective on perseverance leveraging scripture, Charles Spurgeon, Jerry Bridges, John MacArthur, John Piper as well as various studies on what it means to Persevere.

A woman impacts her community for Christ. Called to use her family farm to serve the poor, she enlists her church to participate and her act of service becomes a mission. This episode is full of life transformation and a growing response to grace.

What is the value of a good old book? Sure books are content driven and the bible is the Word of God. Sometimes we load them up with momentos of life or hand them down through generations. But do our bibles reveal something about us?

"I am not fully there yet," a social services Chief Executive says. What does that mean and how does it relate to the application of Christian faith in our modern lives? What is the intersection between what we claim to believe and our daily lives. Stigma - Christian Faith - Modern Life discusses how culture seems to necessitate a separation of our spiritual life and how we live in the world... how we answer this challenge says much about the heart. Do we choose to live siloed lives, acquiescing into silence and denial? Do we trust God's provision shown by how we live? Do we bear the stigma of His great name without fear? Does our love for Christ inform our decisions and behavior? Special guest, Steve Boisse asks, "are we different, can people really see a difference enough to inquire of us? Barry, I can't tell you how often this leads to discussion about what I believe..." Friends, I invite you to listen to a business executive speak unashamedly of his faith in Jesus Christ. He thoughtfully discusses his te

Here's why waiting is important. It's not the exception to the rule. It is normal and if you experienced it, you are in good company The question is, "What is the effect waiting has on us?"

Christmas is upon us. Christmas concerts are everywhere, music is playing, the rush to finish shopping is afoot. Much of what we enjoy about Christmas today comes from a melding of traditions from many cultures and has secular origins. I invite you to listen in on this podcast. You’ll not only learn about these traditions but that a gift is so much more than what’s in the box, and that Jesus is indeed the gift of God.