Lighthouse Faith

In 1985, when Kamal Saleem arrived in the United States, he intended to conquer the West in the name of radical Islam. What Kamal didn't intend was that a tragic accident and a divine encounter with Christian medical professionals would permanently alter the course of his life. "The love and sacrificial giving of these men," says Kamal, caused him "to cry out to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, acknowledging his need for the Savior". Kamal Saleem, founder of Koome Ministries, talks about his belief in "the One True and Living God," Jesus, and introduces his book, Ishmael Redeemed: Called to the Kingdom. The book explores how the biblical divide between Ishmael and Isaac correlates directly with the religious divides in today's culture. Kamal explains that his objective is "to unveil the beautiful truth of God’s original plans for the tribes of Ishmael (the Muslim people) and expose the ugly truth concerning the true agenda of radical Islam". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sometimes God takes an appointed time, an appointed moment to intervene in your life." — Daniel FazzinaSome miracles happen instantly; others are slow brewed over time. God works in both ways and every way in between, displaying His divine interventions in our world. Christian author and journalist Daniel Fazzina has spent years documenting the Lord's miracles, so the world knows there is a God who deeply loves and cares for us. Fazzina suggests we shouldn't just look for a repeat of the parting of the Red Sea—we should look for everyday miracles closer to home. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, Fazzina discusses the audiobook release of Divine Intervention: 50 True Stories of God's Miracles Today and his upcoming event, "Power of Testimony," taking place on Long Island, NY, on September 12th. For Fazzina, finding miracles isn't the challenge. It's convincing people to open their minds to stories of unexplained healings, spiritual transformations, and even resurrection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Frank Turek holds many titles: he is a dynamic speaker, author, and notably, theological mentor to the late Charlie Kirk. In 2020, the Turning Point USA founder was full of passion for the Gospel, so he reached out to Dr. Turek after watching many of his videos on CrossExamined.org and from there the two developed a deep earthly and spiritual bond. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, Dr. Turek discusses his new book, The War on Reality: Recovering Truth In A World That Celebrates Lies. The book carries Charlie's legacy with a dedicated focus, "because so much of what he was doing was fighting for reality on the side of reality."  Pre-Order The War on Reality HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A company founded by a Korean War veteran in 1970 has spent decades reclaiming and redeeming lost luggage, repurposing discarded items for charity. It’s a real-world picture of Paul’s words in Romans 8:28: that God works all things together for good. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, Lauren is joined by Mindi Cooke, VP of Business Development at Unclaimed Baggage. She shares what actually happens to your bags when they go missing, how less than one percent end up orphaned at their store in Scottsboro, Alabama, and how their Reclaimed for Good initiative is providing foster children and families in need with essential travel resources, affirming that nothing is ever truly lost or forgotten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr Gary Chapman: Mastering The 5 Love Languages Are we born with a love language, or does life shape how we feel loved?Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the bestselling books The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts and The Love Language That Matters Most: How to Speak Love (like The Five Love Languages), has spent decades exploring how we express and receive affection. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, Dr. Chapman dives into the subtle "dialects" within the 5 love languages, what he’s learned after decades of research, and how God uniquely speaks every love language to fill our tanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The president of the largest Christian broadcasters association is calling attention to a spiritual battle he believes is raging in our world today. We're all part of this battle whether or not we realize it or believe it. This battle is not being waged in tiny, dark corners, it is front and center: in our schools, in our halls of government, in our courts, and across our media. On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Troy Miller, President and CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), shares his belief that we are in a global battle for the Judeo-Christian worldview. And just like the Bible warns, we are wrestling not against flesh and blood, "but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." (Ephesians 6:12 KJV) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twenty years before 1776, American exceptionalism began with a colonial population that read the Bible and understood their rights came from God, not King George III. Author Eric Metaxas calls this spiritual awakening the "Revolution before the Revolution." On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, Metaxas discusses his new book, Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World. He explores how this biblical worldview laid America's foundation and why Britain failed to see it coming. Plus, he critiques the rise of American socialism and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

True peace with Iran may not come from diplomacy, but from a spiritual transformation. On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Dr. Hormoz Shariat, founder of Iran Alive Ministries, discusses the biblical prophecy that God will "set [His] throne in Elam," an area entirely within modern-day Iran.  Dr. Shariat shares his profound personal journey: once a young student shouting "Death to America" during the Islamic Revolution, he later converted to Christianity while studying in the U.S. After his brother was arrested and executed by the Iranian regime, Dr. Shariat channeled his grief and newfound faith into a lifelong mission to spread the Gospel to the Iranian people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musician and Pastor Tauren Wells has a passion for teaching people about the joys of knowing and serving Jesus Christ. Once known as part of the praise team for Pastor Joel Osteen at Lakewood Church in Houston, Wells now co-pastors his own ministry, Church of Whitestone in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Lorna. On this encore episode of Lighthouse Faith, Pastor Wells shares how his book, "Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus's Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life," is a testament to "God's unchanging character and boundless love for us." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As America celebrates its 250th year, Lauren takes a look back at a classic episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast with prolific author and pastor, Robert J. Morgan. In 2020, Pastor Morgan published the timeless book, 100 Bible Verses That Made America, which serves as a powerful reminder that the Bible is woven in and through America's conception, birth, and journey. The history spans centuries, starting in the 1500s with the arrival of Spanish missionaries to the New World. Among them was Antonio de Montesinos, who boldly quoted Matthew 3:3 to those treating native inhabitants cruelly, asserting that they, too, were made in God’s image. Pastor Morgan also reminds us in the prologue that America’s first president, George Washington, kissed the sacred Scriptures at his inauguration. Between these two monumental moments are 98 more defining chapters in American history where the Bible was invoked as a source of strength, compassion, mercy, and light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Executive Director of the Providence Forum, Dr. Jerry Newcombe, says America is at a crossroads and wants to encourage Americans to unleash their inner patriot. He believes it's time for us to learn the basics of what made America great: a foundational belief in God. As written in the Declaration of Independence, we are "endowed by our Creator..." On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Dr. Newcombe gives a spirited interview, pushing back against the forces trying to dismantle American values. The Providence Forum exists to "preserve, defend and advance the Judeo-Christian values of our nation's founding." Leading up to America's 250th birthday, Dr. Newcombe is here to remind all of us exactly where our thanks is due. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Little Patriots are not born; they are made. Believing that younger generations are being taught to loathe America's founding ideals, Dr. Ben Carson is working to undo the harm. Through his American Cornerstone Institute, the former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and renowned neurosurgeon aims to restore faith, family devotion, and patriotism to the forefront of education. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, Dr. Carson discusses his organization's new animated movie, Star Spangled Adventure, designed to teach children the vital history missing from modern classrooms. He also shares the powerful story of his own upbringing by a single mother with a third-grade education. Through her sacrifice and prayers for wisdom, she raised a rocket scientist and a brain surgeon—a true "only in America" success story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After reading a troubling report on the decline of traditional American values, Princeton Professor Robert George founded Fidelity Month—a grassroots movement celebrated in June to encourage devotion to God, family, and country. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, Professor George discusses the movement's growing momentum and explains why Fidelity Month isn't meant to replace Pride Month, but to serve as a separate celebration of shared values and patriotism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Marriage is given to us in Heaven but formed here on Earth.” According to research provided by the non-profit faith-based ministry, Communio.org, there is a definitive correlation between pre-marital chastity and a healthy marriage. Fr Matt De Gance and his brother, JP De Gance, the founder and CEO of Communio.org, explain that more young adults are attending church and getting married at higher rates than ever before. As the Bible says, "It is not good for the man to be alone." (Genesis 2:18 NIV), and on this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, the De Gance brothers do a tag-team interview to highlight the connection between youth marriages and a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. They emphasize that God intended for us to walk together in faith and love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

God's promises of hope and joy can appear out of reach when you're in a season of suffering or pain, but God always has a purpose. He will either remove the pain or walk with us through it; He will never leave us to suffer alone. Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, focus on that theology in their new book, "God Won't Leave You There: Joseph's Story." On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Lotz—daughter of renowned evangelist Billy Graham—and her daughter provide vulnerable anecdotes of their own battles with health issues and personal loss, sharing powerful testimonies to God's power and promise in the face of hardship and heartbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s no better place to explore America’s roots during it's 250th year than Washington, D.C., home of the nation's capital. While Washington is the center of American politics, it's also the birthplace of the illustrious Museum of the Bible. Dr. Carlos Campo, CEO of the Museum of the Bible talks about the museum’s powerful influence over the millions who’ve visited since its opening nearly a decade ago. Dr. Campo also highlights the exhibitions the museum will showcase in honor of America's 250th anniversary, specifically, the quintessential imagery of George Washington’s prayer at Valley Forge. The original painting, now on display, tells more than words eve could about how the nation was forged, aided by its most powerful man on bended knee, bowing to the greatest power in all creation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life is a journey that is rarely easy, and many times the challenges seem insurmountable when you're in them. However, looking back from a distance helps us see God's plan within the suffering. That sentiment perfectly describes the faith journey of Victoria Arlen, award winning sportscaster, TV Host and gold-medalist swimmer. After being diagnosed with two rare medical conditions, at the age of eleven, she spent four years in a vegetative state battling suicidal ideation, but now Victoria is breaking mental health stigmas by sharing her story. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, Victoria Arlen talks about her book The View Is Worth It. It is her gift to those seeking strength, offering hope to anyone battling the silent pain of mental health struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been one year since the conclave elevated Cardinal Robert Prevost to the papacy as Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope. While details of his upbringing and ministry in Peru are well-known, those about the man himself remain a mystery. On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Elise Ann Allen, journalist and author of Pope Leo XIV: The Biography, provides an intimate glimpse into the life of the first American pope. She draws from personal conversations with Pope Leo XIV to discuss his life, leadership, and the foundations of his legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At just 15 years old, one image changed the life of Live Action founder Lila Rose and launched her pro-life activism. After encountering a graphic image of a fetus, she felt emboldened to educate young people about the reality of abortion. In 2008, she founded her non-profit organization, which became well-known for its college campus activism and undercover investigations at Planned Parenthood. On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Lila discusses her investigative work, her hopes for Gen Z as they navigate adulthood, and her steadfast commitment to the pro-life movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we alone in the Universe? A defining question that has shaped theological and scientific research for centuries, and one that is answered in the film, The Story of Everything. Scientific Philosopher and creator of the film, Dr. Stephen Meyer, concludes that biology and physics actually draw us closer to a Divine Creator. It's a cinematic portrayal that 'the same God who made our minds in His rational image, had built rationality and order and design into the world and made it possible for us to understand His creation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices