Plays On Word Radio
An in-depth look at the Word of God, the Plays On Word community, and the Plays - with original music - we perform, that are based on the Word of God. New episodes drop Fridays at 7AM EST! To find out how Plays On Word Theater can perform 'LIVE on YOUR STAGE' and to support this missionary & podcast visit: https://playsonword.org/
Episodes
"Fear, cancer, and suffering collide as Pastor Tom Jencsik shares how God transformed a lymphoma diagnosisinto a testimony of hope. How can fixing our eyes on Jesus change the way we face pain, fear, and uncertainty?"
Today we talk about what it means to keep praising God when life gets painful, and how real hope holds up when the world feels unstable. We share how Scripture on stage, suffering in the body, and Jesus...
"Worshipcan reach where arguments cannot. Today, Pastor Tom Jencsik shares his journey from religion to a personal faith, exploring assurance in Christ, biblical identity, worship, and why the cross remains our confidence. What truth about your identity in Christ encourages you most?"
We talk about how worship can move faith from familiar to real, and how Jesus meets us with assurance when our feelings wobble. Pastor...
"Today we will discover how Isaiah 48:16 points to Jesus, explore whether creation reveals a Designer, and learn practical ways to stay consistent in Bible reading. Which verse has most changed how you see God?"
We go back to “before the beginning” to show why Scripture presents God as the uncaused first cause and the intentional Designer of reality. We connect creation, meaning, and daily life to Jesus a...
"Today we continue to explore filtering everything through Christ’s cross, renewing your mind, and letting the Holy Spirit transform your responses.Again, what comes out when you're under pressure?"
God’s love stops being abstract when we look at the cross, where Christ dies for us while we are still sinners. We talk about what comes out of us under pressure and how a renewed mind learns to run every reac...
"What shapes your reactions when life hurts? Today we explore filtering everything through Christ’s cross, resisting temptation, renewing your mind, and letting the Holy Spirit transform your responses. What comes out when you're under pressure?"
We build a simple framework for filtering everyday reactions through the cross of Christ, so our words and choices start matching what we say we believe. We contrast t...
"What really drives your thoughts? Pastor Teddy (a.k.a. Fred Kenney, Jr.) shares how God renews the mind, why just trying harder rarely works, and gives practical, Spirit-led steps toward lasting transformation. What area of your thinking needs God's renewal most?"
We walk through why spiritual renewal is God’s work in us, not a self-help project, and how the “flesh” quietly trains our desires away ...
"When panic feels practical, where do you turn? Join us as Jehoshaphat's story reveals how to discern God's voice, trust Him in impossible battles, and discover whyworship sometimes becomes your greatest weapon."
We talk through what it looks like to trust God when you’re afraid, when you’re outnumbered, and when you don’t know what to do. We follow Jehoshaphat through bad counsel, real repentance, ...
"Prayer changes everything, but do we believe it when God answers? We explore Acts 12, Genesis 24, and powerful stories of answered prayer. How can praying God's Wordstrengthen your faith when answers seem delayed?"
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We come in hot from a day packed with prayer and let it drive a deep Bible dive into how God answers while...
"Can you imagine moving across the country to be with your kids and then starting a church? That’s just what Robbie and Nancy Boyd did. Today we meet with Robbie and discuss his church plant in NC."
We talk with Robbie Boyd about how God used an unexpected tug toward a church door to reshape his faith, his family, and his future in ministry. We also get real about the pressure of church planting, the need for s...
"Today we continue with Andrea Hampton from Sandy Cove Ministries. We discuss the HALT spiritual dashboard, and finding peace in Christ through retreats, prayer, and God’s faithfulness. What anchors YOU during difficult seasons?"
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We talk with Andrea Hampton about why a real reset often looks like prayer, quiet, and Christ-centered community instead of a typical ...
"Today, our dear sister in Christ, Andrea Hampton, shares how Sandy Cove provides a safe place to rest and reconnect with God. Through intentional faith, meaningful retreats, and family programs, guests are encouraged to slow down, renew, and listen. How can practicing being fully present help you recognize God’s guidance in everyday moments?"
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"Amid Haiti’s gang violence and instability, missionary Brian McDaniel shares stories of gospel outreach, humanitarian aid, and disciple-making under pressure. How does faithful ministry in dangerous places challenge your understanding of trust and obedience?"
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We talk with missionary pastorBrian McDaniel for a clear-eyed update from Port-au-Prince, where gangs, ...
"Today on Plays on Word Radio, we get a behind-the-scenes story from the Calvary Chapel East Coast Pastors conference in Philly. We also get a quick preview of a possible John the Baptist presentation that is currently downloading."
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A nine-hour drive, a tight schedule, and one missing sermon upload set the stage for a chain of events we still can’t stop laughing...
"Elijah’s fire-from-heavenvictory proved God’s power, yet fear and burnout followed fast. How does God’s “still small voice” sustain us when spiritual highs collapse into exhaustion and uncertainty?"
We start with the fire on Mount Carmel and end with the quiet voice that finds Elijah after the crash. We talk prayer, leadership pressure, and what to do when a huge win is followed by fear...
"Do you have true assurance of salvation? What would you tell God at heaven’s door, and would it be enough? This episode contrasts faith and works, showing salvation comes through Jesus alone, not a church, or tradition, or emotional altar-call moments."
We come back from our New Jersey and New York run with stories from the road, laughs from an old church, and a sober question about what we would say ...
"Today, we speak with DonandDesre Pidcock from Community Church of Lambertville about the Shad Festival, a tornado-shaped faith journey, Scripture engagement, and outreach. Can you relate to a transformed faith from lukewarm belief to active service?"
We sit down with Don and Desre Pidcock at Community Church of Lambertville/ First Presbyterian Church and talk about a weekend of worship, Scripture, and surprising con...
"DO you understand how the Resurrection of Jesus is the greatest FEAT in all history? Today, we continue with our examination of the empty tomb and its implications for US."
You can spend your whole life trying to become a “better swimmer” and still never cross an impossible ocean. That is the tension Pastor Teddy (Fred David Kenney Jr.) presses today as we return to the Resurrection Sunday message and si...
“There IS no tomorrow” becomes urgent when viewed through eternity; John 20’s empty tomb, Mary’s encounter, and fulfilled Scripture confront us: Since Jesus truly rose, how should we live right now?
We follow the darkness of Good Friday into the sunrise of Resurrection morning, from Mary’s tears at the tomb to the moment Jesus speaks her name. We connect the urgency of “there is no...
"Consider Jesus as theUndercover Boss: today’s episode depicts how the unrecognized Creator fulfilled sacrifices, bore sin, removed barriers, and triumphed through the cross, turning judgment into redemption. Do YOU recognize Him?"
We connect Good Friday to the Bible’s bigger story and answer the hard question of why Jesus has to die on the cross. We trace the logic from Genesis to the prophets to the tem...
"Can you think of any Bible books you dislike or even hate reading? For many, it's Leviticus. Today, Pastor Dan Shunk continues the discussion about his new book, Loving Leviticus: And Why Most People Hate It."
Leviticus stops feeling random when we read it with Hebrews and let Jesus be the key that unlocks the offerings, the priesthood, and the tabernacle. We trace how “types and shadows” move from sin b...
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