Life pulls us a thousand miles an hour in so many directions leaving us burnt out and empty. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith has a proven strategy to recover your life, renew your energy, and restore your sanity. Join her AlongTheWay as she uncovers the secrets of “Sacred Rest.”
For 100 episodes, host and Fellow Traveler, John Matarazzo has been joining people along their way as he’s tried to become more like Jesus every day. Doug Stringer returns for this milestone episode and they look back at God’s faithfulness and the lessons learned AlongTheWay.
Jon Shaffer thought the only way he would survive to be 21 was if he was safely in a jail cell. After that self-fulfilling prophecy, Jesus changed his life, gave him a purpose, and called him back to impact his old “Hood” for the Kingdom.
Doug Hershey returns to discuss the story behind “Jerusalem Rising”. His second book in the Ancient Prophecy Modern Lens series chronicles the fascinating stories behind the “Then and Now” style pictures that reveal prophecy being fulfilled in front of your eyes.
Since 1983, Bob Lenz has combined his love of Live Concerts, Community Outreach, and the Love of Jesus for some of the biggest Christian music events in the nation. His passion to see a dignity revolution change our youth has opened doors to amazing opportunities to promote value, courage, and respect.
Episode #53 – Dr. Fred Antoneilli is a licensed Mental Health, former pastor, author, speaker, and even Christian Radio DJ! He brings great advice to help us struggle well and gives hope for a brighter future.
Host & Fellow Traveler, John Matarazzo, “checks up” on his friends from the past year to see how they are doing during the Worldwide quarantine and what God is speaking during this time, and where they see hope for tomorrow!
Along The Way Hosted by John Matarazzo AUDIO PODCAST Steven Strang is leading the fight against “Cancel Culture.” He is the founder and owner of Charisma Media which includes Charisma Publishing, Charisma Magazine, and the Charisma Podcast Network. His latest book “God and Cancel Culture,” will encourage you to stand strong for what you […]
Maria Armstrong was living in a dark place away from God when a friend invited her to church. That simple invitation drastically changed the course of her life. Now Maria is inviting people to meet Jesus through her platform as a social media influencer.
Benny DiChiara has been Rockin 4 Jesus for years and he survived a traumatic brain injury that caused him to question if he would be able to accomplish his purpose. He decided to use his injury to move him forward and surrender the outcome.
Best-Selling Author and Journalist, Max Davis shares the story of his friendship with an Autistic Boy named Josiah who has Revealed the Wonder of God’s Presence in a powerful way!
Tim Mahoney’s search for Patterns of Evidence is far from complete. His latest films present the 2 major views of the Red Sea Miracle and follow the evidence where it leads. Was the miracle of the Red Sea parting really as epic as portrayed by Cecil B. DeMille??? Follow filmmaker Tim Mahoney as he reveals the Patterns of Evidence he has discovered along his way.
Shelley was hoping to write an article about a man who claimed to decipher the strange Copper Scroll that was found in the Dead Sea caves. Little did she know that her life would be changed by what is discovered but yet to be revealed…
SPECIAL EPISODE – Jenny Weaver shares a powerful testimony of her brother Michael going missing and after 4 days being found! (Charisma News Podcast Interview)
Bill Federer shares his journey of faith and how he stumbled upon his calling to teach history write about it. He shares some of the amazing lessons learned from the “Miracles in American History”
David Zach is the lead singer of Remedy Drive and Abolitionist with The Exodus Road. His journey led him to a crossroads where his heart burned to proclaim liberty to the captives and set the slaves free.
Episode #40 – When Ryan & Sarah met interning at a camp for kids with special needs they weren’t planning on music being their passion or path in life but they found their voice in each other’s harmonies. Acoustic Truth has been making music ever since and bringing hope to the hurting through song.
Becky Nordquist has been the victim of abuse and has dealt with tragic loss but she has found hope and peace in Jesus along the way. This episode will encourage you to put God back in his rightful place in your life and find His healing in the journey to wholeness.
Ron Hutchcraft learned how to avoid “Nobel Detours” in his life and even in the worst moment of his life asked God to not waste his grief. Ron’s message of “Hope When Your Heart is Breaking,” will help you find God’s purpose for you, even through the pain.
Episode #38 – Jean Watson is a concert violinist with the voice of an angel. She shares how God reopened the door to her musical career and has sent her to the nations!
Choby found his identity and acceptance in the Chinese Triads. After almost dying in 3 different ways in 3 days he surrendered his life to Jesus and his life was radically transformed.
Lara Landon is a singer/songwriter that loves reaching people on the highways and byways. Lara sings a few of her songs in this episode and we discuss life, apologetics, and the questions that lead us closer to God.
Episode #36 – Reinhard Bonnke graduated to heaven on December 7, 2019. Jason Betler shares part of his journey that crossed paths with Evangelist Bonnke.
Victoria Jackson dreamed of playing an airhead on a sitcom but when Saturday Night Live called it changed her life. Hear how standing on her head helped her find her voice.
Eric Nevins started the path to pastoral ministry but halfway there he discovered that his call was to nontraditional ministry. He started the “Halfway There” podcast and founded and curates the Christian Podcasters Association.
Host John Matarazzo is Along His Way to Florida! John accepted an offer to join Charisma Media and will be taking some time off from releasing new episodes for a few weeks while he moves and gets settled.
Trudy Cathy White’s family is best known for founding Chick-fil-A, but her story is so much more than fast food. She learned how to use Chicken Sandwiches as a tool to connect with people and see lives around the world changed. Her journey takes her from Chicken to Brazil and back!
Lucas Miles exposes how the Church has been Hijacked but hope is not lost. He says that it can be brought back into alignment with the Word of God through unity and faith.
When Phillip and Darlena Fields started their relationship everything looked perfect but their Perfect life was shattered after difficult setbacks. Phillip faced a life-threatening illness and Darlena had her own struggles to face. In this conversation, you will hear their journey of how they broke free from their prison of the fantasy of perfection.
When it comes to relationships, Sydni Goldman has dealt with her fair share of fakes, but a prophetic word from a stranger shifted Sydni’s direction and helped her spot the counterfeits in dating and the waiting.
Shaun Tabatt started podcasting as an excuse to read more books and interact with the authors, but it has done way more than that. Podcasting opened doors for his journey into the world of publishing.
Rashawn Copeland learned the hard way that no matter how far away from God, you can Start Where You Are and still get back in line with God’s plan for your life. His testimony is compelling and it is easy to hear the joy of the Lord in his voice and sense the call of God on his life.
Dan Wheeler, Brian Roland, and Terry Steen have been friends since their college days but have been lifelong friends. After the passing of Dan’s wife, Beth, the guys formed a ministry called “Fearless Faith”. Now, they have started their own podcast and they are passionate about helping others “Finish Strong”
John’s story is one of second chances and a redeemed music career. Before Christ, he was in a successful band but his life was a drug-filled disaster. He thought that he would never be in music again but then everything changed with a phone call…
Laurie Ditto’s supernatural experiences in Heaven and Hell have radically affected her life and her passion to share the Gospel of Jesus where ever she can. The trauma she endured from her time in hell has compelled her to try to rescue as many people from the fiery pit as possible.
When Troy Brewer saw a sign that read “Time is God’s way of keeping everything from happening at once” it rocked him and set him on a journey searching for answers to how God interacts with our timeline. It led him to discover how God can actually redeem your timeline… even your past!
Dave Buehring’s heartbeats to make disciples of all people in all vocations. His life experience and practical approach to disciple-making is accessible to anyone who desires to make an impact on the 3rd and 4th generation. Dave shares how we all can join in with “The Great Opportunity” that Jesus gave us to make disciples.
Episode #33 – Dallas Jenkins dreamed of making it big in Hollywood but when his big break bombed God spoke to him “It’s not your job to feed the 5000, it’s your job to provide the fish.” Hear how failure led Dallas to create the largest ever crowdfunded media project, “The Chosen”
Chris Wark was 26 when he was told that he had Cancer. That diagnosis changed his life forever. After his surgery, his choice to respond with a comprehensive and holistic strategy saved his life and he has now inspired thousands of others to beat cancer too!
Doug Smith always had the potential to be a great leader but needed pointed in the right direction and given the tools to succeed. A John Maxwell leadership CD from a mentor set Doug on the right path and developed a passion to launch into a leadership journey.
It is better to give than to receive so when Kevin White learned how the experience, receive, and give more than he ever thought possible it led him on an adventure of Audacious Generosity!
Host John Matarazzo shares some of his takeaways from 2020 and the lessons that he learned AlongTheWay!
Episode #30 – From a young age, Dr. Scott Stripling felt called to discover history. His life journey and excavations led him on an incredible adventure of faith and discovery.
Episode #68 – Tom McGough’s dream was to be a major league pitcher and through hard work, he reached his goal… but his proudest accomplishments weren’t on the baseball diamond
Episode #28 – Pastor and Author, Dr. Robert J. Morgan shares his journey of overcoming fear and anxiety by focusing on God’s promise, not the problem.
Episode #77 – Christmas Eve 2003, Host John Matarazzo and Mark Cornacchione were part of a team that spent 6 weeks ministering in Israel from mid-December to the end of January. God gave them an opportunity of a lifetime… to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, on Christmas Eve. Mark and John reminisce about the life-changing events from that mission trip.
Episode #27 – Nashville Producer, Bill Deaton, shares his life story of how helping record Kid’s radio led to working in a music store and selling a microphone to a man who would change his life.
Episode #76 – Larry O’Donnell is known for his Servant Leadership and that made way for him to be the very first “Undercover Boss” for the popular CBS show. He shares his journey of finding success as well as learning from failures in faith, family, and career.
Episode #26 – Leigh Cappillino was born to sing. Her vocal talents and stage presence led her on a musical journey through life and ministry. A change in her life season opened the door to join the legendary all-female singing group, Point of Grace. Music is truly the heart of her home.
Episode #75 – Asking better questions is key if you want to have life-changing conversations. Dean Nelson is an award-winning journalist, author, and Director of Point Loma Nazarene University’s journalism program. He is always looking for the deeper story in his interviews and he has even found that God Hides in Plain Sight.
Episode #25 – Patsy Clairmont was agoraphobic and afraid to leave her bed. She called out to God for help and she heard him say “Make your bed”. That was the first step that led to a public speaking ministry and authoring many books. Hear her story and the new podcast that she and Andrew Greer are doing together that is bridging the generational gap.
Episode #74 – After Barry Zungre was radically saved, he wanted to be a missionary. After several years with YWAM, God called him back into the business world where he started a successful Computer business. Fasting Past the Deception Point has always been a key way for Barry to seek God’s voice to make important decisions.
Episode #24 – Ken Abraham has written 95+ books for amazing people from Buzz Aldrin to Bill Gaither, Jim Baker to Joel Osteen, John Ashcroft to Joe Gibbs and so many more. Hear how God redeems and doesn’t let any experience go to waste.
Episode #73 – Tim Ross wanted to be a Detective with the police but God Upset His Plans and led him into the pulpit. God has led him to pastor under T.D. Jakes and Robert Morris before being sent out to pioneer Embassy City Church in the most diverse zip code in the US. Tim Ross is a man who God is using to Upset The World
Episode #23 – Geron Davis wrote the song “Holy Ground” when he was 19 years old and it went on to be recorded by Barbra Streisand. He discusses his musical adventure with God and the lessons learned along the way.
Episode #72 – When Victoria Robinson realized that she was pregnant again she thought that she couldn’t handle another child so she decided to have an abortion. The physical, emotional, and spiritual wound from that broke her inside. In this conversation, she shares how God brought people into her life that helped her find forgiveness, hope, and healing. Now, she is a pro-life advocate, promoter, and author of the best selling book “The Lied To Us”
Episode #22 – Best-Selling author, Donna VanLiere shares her journey of creating Christmas stories so magical that many have become TV Movies.
Episode #21 – French Evangelist, Manu DeMaleprade shares his journey of hearing God speaking secrets of how to minister to others in ways that they really need it. His AlongTheWay moments include sharing Words of Knowledge, locked out praying all night for healing, and finding his wife in an unexpected way
Episode #20 – Matt Snyder shares the journey of his prodigal turn around and how simplicity helps drive his purpose.
Aimee and Dan Perkins took a huge step of faith in 2020. Hear how God has led them to make some big changes. Aimee shares her journey of faith in this episode and they talk about their vision for their own podcast “Reasoning Together”
Episode #19 – Steve McVey shares his journey of discovering how to walk in God’s grace.
Episode #15 – Carol McLeod shares the lessons learned through life’s most difficult storms as well as the storms in the Bible. Discover how Carol learned to become Storm-Proof
Episode #18 – Sydni Goldman shares her Journey into the world of Television and how God led her into marriage. The journey also showed how anything is possible with Him.
Episode #16 – Anna Kendall shares her journey of learning how God designed us to communicate, it saved her marriage and helped hundreds of thousands communicate Life’s 7 Languages. Discover how Anna learned how to communicate the way God designed.
Episode #71 – When Bob Dees went to West Point it was for all the wrong reasons but he learned to be resilient in the process. He hid God’s word in his heart in preparation for the worst-case scenario, but that investment has paid dividends his entire life. Hear how resilience God’s style guides retired Major General Bob Dees’ life.
Episode #13 – Dr. Reg Morais was healed from autism as a child through the ministry of David Yonggi Cho. He tells the story of his adventure into prophetic ministry and a powerful prophecy about the unexpected Prime Minister of Australia.
Episode #70 – Josh Gagnon “accidentally” started a church while he was running a successful New England drywall company. That small group bible study grew into Next Level Church with campuses in 10 locations spanning different east coast states. In this conversation, hear how his faith fills the gaps in his life and establishes unchanging pillars of faith.
Episode #12 – Discover how an encounter with a homeless man led John onto an unexpected life path AlongTheWay
Episode #69 – When Doug Hershey first went to Israel, he thought he would benefit from the trip but what he wasn’t expecting was a unique calling from God… to lead people to and experience Israel while focusing on how Ancient Prophecy is coming true TODAY! Israel is truly Rising!
Episode #11 – Doug from YWAM shares his journey of choosing God’s call over his own comfort. Discover how Doug learned to trust God in everything and Keep his edge sharp “along the way.”
Episode #68 – When she was a teenager, Linda Fields was badly burned in a horrible explosion that almost took her life but since overcoming that incident, she has found her purpose. She spearheaded a multi-million dollar organization that equips CEOs and entrepreneurs for spiritual growth, leadership, and productivity.
Episode #10 – Discover how Miss Georgia Abigail Holt-Jennings learned to hear Heaven’s Conversation over her life and believe heaven’s truth while rejecting the lies, through divorce and cancer.
Episode #67 – Bill Federer is a walking encyclopedia and has one of the most comprehensive grasps of world history. His insight revealed in this conversation will be eye-opening. He shares his journey of faith and how he stumbled upon his calling to teach history write about it. He shares some of the amazing lessons learned from the “Miracles in American History”
Episode #66 – Dan Wheeler met the love of his life on a train ride into Chicago. Dan and Beth had a dream life together, a wonderful family, and a great job. In 2012, Beth received a diagnosis that changed the rest of her life. During the last years of her life, Dan and Beth made every moment count. He shares the lessons AlongTheWay.
Episode #9 – 102 (almost 103) year old Rev. Beatrice Lamonte tells her story of healing from Tuberculosis, starting a church, adopting a baby at 58 years old and her secrets for a long and healthy life.
Episode #65 – Joshua Rogers thought that he had it all figured out… then He got married. Since then he has been finding God in the messiness of marriage. Hear the lessons that he has learned Along His Way!
Episode #64 – Chris McKinney had seen his marriage end in divorce, but when his son invited him to come to his little league game things started to turn around leading to getting re-married to his ex-wife again! Chris shares his lessons learned along his way and how he developed his spiritual ears and his spiritual tongues.
Episode #63 – When Sam Collier and his twin sister were adopted into a loving family the trajectory of his life drastically changed for the better. Years later his adopted father heard God tell him that his kids needed to find their biological mother… and that Steve Harvey was going to help
Episode #62 – From surviving a plane crash and being a hero to racing on a bicycle across the United States to being the voice of the Rockies… but really being a voice for Jesus, Jerry Schemmel is truly an Amazing American!