The second season of the Dove Channel’s popular series Frankly Faraci launched last month, spotlighting positive stories about celebrities who are driven by their faith to make a difference in the world. In other words, they’re stories you likely won’t hear anywhere else! Series host Matthew Faraci is this week’s guest on Words of Wisdom, and he gives us a ...
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The Secret To ‘Defiant Joy’ (Interview With ‘Chewbacca Mom’ Candace Payne)
When Candace Payne bought a Chewbacca mask in 2016 and then went live with a joy-filled, hilarious Facebook video, little did she know how it would change her life. But 170 million views later of her video, Candace was a household face and name. Her new fame also gave her an opportunity to spread the reason behind her joy – ...
Read More »A Steelers-Cardinals Merger; Technicolor Debuts: Providential History Podcast (Week of Dec. 3)
NFL teams merge during World War II. The “Card-Pitt” team plays its last game. And the first technicolor film is released. It all happened the week of Dec. 3, and it’s all discussed on this week’s edition of Providential History. Dec. 3 A Steelers-Cardinals 1944 merger; Technicolor. https://s3.amazonaws.com/heirloomaudio/LTAClub/Podcasts/ProvidentialHistory/Dec03-Dec09/Providential12-03.mp3 Dec. 4 CFL Grey Cup; Duke Ellington; Paul Carlson. https://s3.amazonaws.com/heirloomaudio/LTAClub/Podcasts/ProvidentialHistory/Dec03-Dec09/Providential12-04.mp3 ...
Read More »Filmmaker Jon Erwin: It’s Time To ‘Think Differently’ About Christian Films
Director and filmmaker Jon Erwin calls entertainment America’s second-largest export – an export that can be used by the church to tell engaging and entertaining stories that attract non-Christians. It’s time to “think differently” about Christian films, he says. Erwin is this week’s guest on Words of Wisdom. Erwin was the director (along with his brother Andy) of Woodlawn, Mom’s ...
Read More »An Historic NFL Game; ‘Les Miserables’; Fanny Crosby: Providential History Podcast (Nov. 26-Dec. 2)
The highest scoring game in NFL history. The Price Is Right debuts. And hymnwriter Fanny Crosby becomes a Christian. It all happened the week of Nov. 26, and it’s all featured on this week’s edition of Providential History. Nov. 26 The first SEC Championship; The Price Is Right; William Cowper. https://s3.amazonaws.com/heirloomaudio/LTAClub/Podcasts/ProvidentialHistory/Nov26-Dec02/Providential11-26.mp3 Nov. 27 Highest scoring game in NFL history; ...
Read More »Stuff You Didn’t Know About The Pilgrims
Most people think they know all about the story of the Pilgrims. Historian and Heirloom Audio founder Bill Heid says he did – until he began researching and digging into dusty old books. What Heid discovered surprised and inspired him, and so he made a video about it. (Watch the video here.) Heid is this week’s guest on War of ...
Read More »How To Get Children Interested In Reading Scripture
It can be challenging to get a child committed to a daily personal devotion. What, then, is a Christian parent to do? Pastor and author David Murray asked that same question several years back – and he did something about it. Murray authored “Exploring the Bible: A Bible Reading Plan for Kids (Crossway),” in which he presents a simplified way ...
Read More »Miracle At The Meadowlands, Milli Vanilli, ‘The Battle Hymn Of The Republic’ (Providential History Podcast, Nov. 19-25)
The Miracle at the Meadowlands takes place. Milli Vanilli is stripped of a Grammy. And “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” is written. It all took place the week of Nov. 19, and it’s all discussed on this week’s edition of Providential History. Nov. 19 The Miracle at the Meadowlands; Milli Vanilli; “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” https://s3.amazonaws.com/heirloomaudio/LTAClub/Podcasts/ProvidentialHistory/Nov19-Nov25/Providential11-19.mp3 ...
Read More »How To Teach Church History To Kids
Many adults know very little about church history. So how do we teach it to our kids? A pair of books by author and college president Stephen J. Nichols might be a good starting point. His book “Reformation ABCs: The People, Places, and Things of the Reformation―from A to Z” was released this year, just in time for the 500th ...
Read More »Persevering Through Trials & Tragedies (Interview With Ashleigh Slater)
Author Ashleigh Slater calls it her “weeping years” – that time in her life when she had a miscarriage, began suffering panic attacks, and her husband lost his job. She even had suicidal thoughts. But thanks to her faith in Christ and a community of friends and family members, she persevered. Ashleigh is this week’s guest on Words of Wisdom, ...
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