The 21st Century Christian

The 21st Century Christian

The 21st Century Christian is a thoughtful podcast for new and curious believers seeking clarity in a noisy, digital world. Each episode breaks down biblical ideas into practical, relatable conversations that connect ancient truth with modern life. We explore faith, culture, social media, relationships, money, and purpose—without jargon or judgment. Through stories, scripture, and honest questions, listeners gain confidence to live out their beliefs with wisdom and grace. Whether you are just beginning your faith journey or rebuilding it, this podcast offers grounding insight, encouragement, and tools to follow Christ authentically in today’s fast-paced, media-saturated age for everyday faithful living.

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January 21, 2026 47 mins

When Tracy Matthews-Dennis' husband, Dominic Dennis, found out that he had inherited his grandfather's farm, in his homeland of Liberia, West Africa, they knew they had to do something. 

That something became the Jebo Community Foundation where they have started a farm that employs 22 people, giving women and men meaningful work and allowing the to provide for their families while helping to feed their community.

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Fay Scott Gordon is the woman I turn to when I have questions about prayer and when I need someone to intercede and pray for me. I invited her to the podcast to share her experiences and wisdom with the 21st Century Christian audience. And with our Call to Action, we can start developing a solid prayer routine.

Global Compass Prayer Ministries 

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Nancy Winningham is a woman who wears many hats! She is an author, actress, motivational speaker and glamma (that's a glamorous grandma!). Her latest book, Umbrella of Grace, chronicles her life after the sudden and unexpected death of her husband. We discuss that along with our plans for the New Year, manifesting the godly way and creating a vision board! Thanks to Nancy, I've got clear goals for 2026 and a great vision ...

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21st Century Christian host and producer, Karyn Beach, is a life-long goal setter. It bothered her though that several goals remained on her list year after year. So, she thought about why and created the Golden Goals Method with five steps to take your goals from dream to reality.

Of course godly goal-setting starts with putting God first and seeking his guidance. After all, we follow Him. He doesn't follow us.

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The Nativity. We know it. We hear it every year, or do we? Did the Wise Men and the Shepherds see the Baby Jesus at the same time? What did Mary do after her visit from the angel Gabriel? Just where do we find the Little Drummer Boy? All of these questions and more are answered in this short but information packed episode!

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December 19, 2025 35 mins

Jon Steele started his musical journey as a musician and songwriter in his teens. He put those dreams on the back burner while he served in the Air Force. When he retired, however, music came right back to the forefront.

With a mixture of Christian, pop, and rock, Jon writes from his heart and loves the process of writing and recording music. He isn't in it for the fame or the fortune, he is using his God-Given talent.

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Marissa Johanson has lived a life, a good life featuring a 32-year marriage but even a good life has it's challenges ... challenges a lot of us can relate to. The product of a teenage romance, Marissa's story started with her adoption story. She then faced health challenges, both hers and her husband's. Sadly, even though her daughters have witnessed blessing after blessing, neither has embraced the faith as their ow...

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December 3, 2025 58 mins

Bill Gray is an analytical man. It took him 18 months, including time spent reading the Bible, reading other books, doing his own research to decided that Christianity was the way to go. He wrote his memoirs and then wrote them again from God’s perspective, God Nods on His Story about Me.  Bill talks about his journey and what his special dog, Tanya taught him. 

Bill Gray site: https://www.god-nods.com/ 

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November 29, 2025 51 mins

Joseph Lenard is an author and has been a fellow podcaster. We had a great time talking about a little bit of everything. He describes his book, Terror Strikes, as Christian sci-fi. How to Write a Book and Get It Published is written especially for those who have a book in their head (or their heart) that they need to get out. God gave us all talents, skills and abilities and we need to use all of ours. If writing is your talent, J...

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The 21st Century podcast is a weekly interview podcast. It is hosted and produced by Karyn Beach. This first episode is a little different. Instead of having an interview, Karyn is talking directly to you about her faith walk.

After losing her mother at 15, Karyn walked away from reliance on God and chose to rely on herself. Mixed in with her successes, Karyn grappled with depression, frustration, and an unexpected medical diagnosis...

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November 26, 2025 40 mins

Helen Glanville helped her husband get a much-needed second chance. In Australia, Richard 'Geoff' Glanville was a brilliant legal mind turned embezzler. After serving his time, he ended up marrying a young woman who helped him build a life. Helen chronicles their story in her book, A Second Chance.

Forgiveness is an essential part of the Glanvilles's story. And honestly, it is an essential part of the Christian life. ...

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