"Do you know that the Bible is the Word and foundation for Plays on Word? Today we continue examining the text behind the Genesis 'JOE' play. How can the Word of God be a foundation for YOUR life?"

We slow down Genesis 37 and trace how envy fuels Joseph’s rejection, betrayal, and sale into slavery while Scripture quietly sets up parallels to Jesus. We connect the story’s “small details” to big theology, then land on practical courage for anyone who knows what it feels like to be mistreated for doing right.

• Matthew 27 envy as the motive behind rejecting Jesus
• Genesis 37 dream interpretation and why Jacob reacts strongly
• Joseph sent by a loving father as a picture of the Father sending the Son
• Why Shechem and Dothan matter for close Bible study
• The brothers’ conspiracy, the pit, and the theme of rejection
• Mark 12 parable of the tenants and the rejected cornerstone
• Midianites and Ishmaelites traced back to Abraham’s family line
• Silver, deception, and the bloodied robe that devastates Jacob
• Hebrews encouragement to draw near for mercy and grace

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Genesis 37 Blog post

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Local opportunities to see Genesis 'JOE' in North Carolina:
Genesis 'JOE' @ Beaufort County Community College hosted by Calvary Chapel Inner Banks (IBX) (Reserve your free seat here!)

Genesis 'JOE' @ Calvary Chapel Southport (Reserve your free seat here!)

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"Today on Plays on Word Radio, we take a look at the text behind the Genesis 'JOE' play – Genesis 37-50. Have you ever examined the Word behind Plays on Word?"

Joseph’s story opens as a continuous Genesis mini-series, and we slow down to see why his life becomes one of the clearest Old Testament pictures pointing to Jesus. We trace how favoritism, status, and dreams ignite hatred in a broken family while God’s sovereignty quietly sets the direction of everything.

• Why Joseph stands out as one of the only figures besides Jesus with no sin recorded in the text
• The Genesis “these are the generations of” structure and why Joseph appears immediately under Jacob’s heading
• Jacob’s long, messy family timeline leading into Genesis 37
• How favoritism fuels dysfunction and multiplies resentment
• Why the “robe of many colors” likely signals authority and privilege more than color
• Joseph’s dreams as a flashpoint for rejection and jealousy
• Typology connecting Joseph’s rejection to Jesus being hated for His words
• The Revelation 12 connection some scholars see in the sun, moon, and stars imagery

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Full message at Calvary Chapel Southport

Genesis 37 Blog post

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Local opportunities to see Genesis 'JOE' in North Carolina:
Genesis 'JOE' @ Beaufort County Community College hosted by Calvary Chapel Inner Banks (IBX)

Genesis 'JOE' @ Calvary Chapel Southport 

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"What happens when a desperate prayer at 1 a.m. becomes the beginning of a completely transformed life? Today, The Sassman’s share the raw story of Larry’s journey through heroin addiction and alcoholism—and the moment he cried out, “Lord, if you’re there…” What followed was an encounter he describes not as self-control, but as rescue."

We sit down with Larry and Becky Sassman to remember Pastor Shaw, talk honestly about change, and share what it looks like to keep serving after loss. Larry tells the story of addiction, an unpolished 1 a.m. prayer, and the moment his desires shifted toward Jesus for good.

• Remembering Pastor Shaw and the impact of his long ministry
• The challenge of stepping into weekly preaching and verse-by-verse Bible teaching
• Trusting the Holy Spirit to bring depth even in hard passages
• Larry’s testimony of drug use, heroin, alcoholism, and sudden deliverance
• The difference between managing behavior and having desires transformed
• Rehab, AA, and why “higher power” language matters
• Becky’s childhood salvation, later baptism experience, and early mission trips
• Local church life in Leonardo, New Jersey, including service times and community events

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Calvary Chapel Monmouth County

Pastor Shaw interview on Plays On Word Radio

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"Today on Plays on Word Radio, we explore Psalm 139, discovering God’s intimate knowledge, personal thoughts, and purpose for us. Are you truly knowing God, or simply knowing about Him?"

We slow down in Psalm 139 and let it hit us as personal truth: God searches us, knows us, and has more thoughts toward us than we can count. We also challenge the gap between knowing facts about God and living in a real relationship with Him through the Word and prayer.

• Gearing up for the Genesis 'JOE' tour and expanded teaching beyond the play
• Honoring Lydia DeRosa and Eddison Sainsbury and reflecting on longing for glory
• Explaining the difference between knowing about God and knowing Him
• Using the president analogy to show what relationship really means
• Using the Kai Greene and Flex Wheeler story to expose false familiarity
• Inviting listeners to reach out to God for a right relationship
• Teaching how God speaks through Scripture and we respond through prayer
• Reading Psalm 139 and highlighting God’s nearness and complete knowledge
• Emphasizing God’s care in the womb and the value of human life
• Ending with David’s prayer for God to search the heart and lead us 

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Psalm 139 - Read by Fred David Kenney, Jr. (with music)
https://youtu.be/dC0IWlbrGpE?si=QX3M7sNabKszcj1d

Psalm 139 Edit - Song by Fred David Kenney, Jr.
https://youtu.be/4UK_vYNwa8U?si=XpxA5q21N8cdsDZH

Upcoming Local NC Performances, check our calendar: https://www.playsonword.org/calendar

Genesis 'JOE' @ Hosted by Calvary Chapel Inner Banks (IBX) @ Beaufort County Community Auditorium 

Genesis 'JOE' @ Calvary Chapel Southport

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"Today on Plays on Word Radio, we step back into Peter’s story through 'PETE' (https://www.playsonword.org/pete),' exploring Jesus’ resurrection and commission to the disciples. Have you considered His commission to you as a follower?"

We bring the second half of our broadcast from the 'PETE' play back to life, tracing Jesus’ resurrection appearances from the locked upper room to breakfast by the Sea of Galilee. We also slow down to make the gospel plain and give a direct path to real assurance of salvation that rests on what Christ has done.

• The disciples’ shock as they announce Jesus is alive
• Jesus opening the Scriptures and making the gospel click
• Thomas demanding proof and meeting the risen Christ
• Peter returning to fishing and the miracle catch
• Breakfast on the shore and Peter’s three questions
• “Follow me” and staying focused on your own call
• The Great Commission and the Mount of Olives scene
• Worship and praise as a response to the resurrection
• The difference between church attendance and true faith
• A clear invitation to pray for forgiveness and new life
"If you're not sure, if you're not sure, you can BE sure before you walk out underneath that exit sign." 

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"Today On Plays on Word Radio, we step into Peter’s story through 'PETE,' exploring Jesus’ Last Supper, Gethsemane, betrayal, denial, crucifixion, and resurrection. How does Peter’s restoration speak to you?"

We walk back into Peter’s memory of the Last Supper, the garden, the arrest, and the moment he denies Jesus and breaks under the weight of it. We also follow the story through the cross, the sealed tomb, the empty grave, the Emmaus road, and Jesus standing among us with real peace.

• Returning to the 'PETE' play and why it matters now
• Jesus washing feet as the model for serving one another
• Betrayal named at the table and Judas leaving into the night
• The bread and cup as the new covenant
• The promise of the Holy Spirit as Counselor and Spirit of truth
• Gethsemane sorrow, repeated prayer, and the disciples falling asleep
• The arrest, the sword, and Jesus healing Malchus
• Peter warming by the fire and denying Jesus three times
• Crucifixion, burial, and the grief of the darkest Sabbath
• The empty tomb, folded grave clothes, and the question of what happened
• Emmaus, hearts burning, and recognizing Jesus in the breaking of bread
• Jesus appearing in the room, speaking peace, and eating fish.

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"Envy quietly steals joy, distorts God’s goodness, and damages relationships. Scripture exposes its danger through Rachel, Leah, Saul, and others, while teaching contentment, gratitude, and trust in God’s provision. Are you comparing anything in your life with others instead of recognizing God’s goodness?"

We walk through how envy works in the human heart and why Scripture treats it as a serious spiritual danger, not a small personality issue. We also build a practical path toward contentment in Christ through Genesis, Paul’s letters, Proverbs, and a simple gratitude challenge when life is hard.
• Transitioning into the Genesis 'JOE' season and why dramatized Scripture still carries real spiritual power
• Expository preaching as a way to let the Word set the agenda and confront hard topics
• Rachel and Leah as a clear picture of envy, jealousy, and discontent inside a family
• Biblical examples of envy in Cain and Abel, Saul and David, and the Pharisees toward Jesus
• Jealousy versus envy and why they are closely related but not identical
• Envy versus admiration and how to check what is happening in our hearts
• Contentment as “great gain” and why desire for riches becomes a snare
• Money as a tool and the danger of letting money have us
• Proverbs 30 on neither poverty nor riches and the spiritual risks of having too much
• Thanking God in trials because He is with us even when feelings say otherwise 

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"Gettysburg's battlefield becomes a classroom for Christian courage, spiritual warfare, and leadership as Pastor Cliff Whitehead connects Civil War stories, Lincoln, Scripture, Job, and 9/11 to eternal perspectives. Are you ready to fight the good fight of faith?"

We turn Gettysburg from a history stop into a mirror for Christian courage, spiritual alertness, and leadership under fire. We wrestle with mercy and judgment in Lincoln’s words, then challenge ourselves to pray with an eternal focus instead of chasing comfort.
• Lincoln’s Second Inaugural and the shift toward mercy and shared guilt under God’s judgment
• The Gettysburg itinerary, the walk through town, the cemeteries, and reading the Gettysburg Address at the true location
• Why primary sources and pre-Google research produce better teaching and deeper insight
• Opening the door for other pastors to host Gettysburg and Lincoln trips through their own churches
• Battleground versus playground thinking, staying sober-minded, and catching temptation early
• Defensive prayers versus offensive prayers, aiming requests at God’s will and eternal outcomes
• Henry Bergwin’s story, a family’s faith, and viewing death through the lens of salvation and eternity
• A caution about ghost tours, the occult, and treating Gettysburg with respect
• The July 3 cannonade timeline and why the sound carried as far as Philadelphia

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Fellowship Chapel, Sr. Pastor Cliff Whitehead -https://fellowshipchapelnj.org/

Gettysburg Good Fight Faith Conferences: https://www.goodfightoffaith.org/
Upcoming Conferences: - https://www.goodfightoffaith.org/event-list
• The Next "Good Fight Of Faith Conference": Sept. 24th - Sept. 26th
- https://www.goodfightoffaith.org/event-details/good-fight-of-faith-conference-1

• "The Gospel and The Gettysburg Address": Nov. 6th - Nov. 7th
- https://www.goodfightoffaith.org/event-details/the-gospel-and-the-gettysburg-address

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"Gettysburg's battlefield becomes a classroom for Christian courage, spiritual warfare, and leadership as Pastor Cliff Whitehead connects Civil War stories, Lincoln, Scripture, Job, and 9/11 to eternal perspectives. Are you ready to fight the good fight of faith?"

We invite Pastor Cliff Whitehead back to talk about upcoming Gettysburg retreats that blend Civil War history with Scripture and spiritual warfare training. We also dig into why Gettysburg matters, how Lincoln’s Bible knowledge shaped his public words, and why nuance beats social media slogans when you handle hard history.
• September 24 to 26 “Good Fight of Faith” conference vision and format
• Battlefield tours as object lessons for spiritual battle and Christian obedience
• Soldier diary quotes and testimonies from both sides
• A 9/11 story that reframes courage and eternity
• Why the Battle of Gettysburg is strategically and politically decisive
• Leadership stories about Lee, Meade, and the cost of command
• Slavery as moral evil alongside the need for historical context
• “The Gospel and the Gettysburg Address” trip and Lincoln’s Bible influence
• Lincoln’s depression, the book of Job, and a shift toward mercy and grace

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Fellowship Chapel, Sr. Pastor Cliff Whitehead - https://fellowshipchapelnj.org/

Gettysburg Good Fight Faith Conferences: https://www.goodfightoffaith.org/
Upcoming Conferences: - https://www.goodfightoffaith.org/event-list
• The Next "Good Fight Of Faith Conference": Sept. 24th - Sept. 26th
- https://www.goodfightoffaith.org/event-details/good-fight-of-faith-conference-1

• "The Gospel and The Gettysburg Address": Nov. 6th - Nov. 7th
- https://www.goodfightoffaith.org/event-details/the-gospel-and-the-gettysburg-address

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"Fear, cancer, and suffering collide as Pastor Tom Jencsik shares how God transformed a lymphoma diagnosis into 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 as our mediator all point to the same steady truth: God is present and still at work.
• Bringing the people and events of Scripture to life through Plays on Word Theater & Radio and why people often see before they hear
• Finding yourself in Peter’s story and letting that produce hope instead of shame
• Holding onto Christian hope amid global conflict and cultural chaos
• Living with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and learning to say “this is the Lord’s”
• Praying with credibility when you can honestly say “I was there”
• Jesus as the High Priest and mediator Who understands suffering firsthand
• Discovering ministry opportunities even during treatment and hospital visits
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East Gate Calvary Fellowship: https://eastgatecalvary.org/

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"Worship can 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 Tom shares his journey from a lifelong Catholic background to a moment in worship that changed everything, then we trace what it means to live as who God says we are.

• East Gate Calvary Fellowship and why the name points to Scripture and Jesus’ return
• A testimony shaped by worship rather than an altar call moment
• Why assurance grows when we look at the cross instead of our moods
• Communion as a regular reset back to Jesus’ finished work
• Identity in Christ through clear biblical statements about who we are
• Plays on the Word Theater and why typology helps people see Jesus in the whole Bible
• Hope and steady purpose in a world full of conflict and noise 

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East Gate Calvary Fellowship: https://eastgatecalvary.org/

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"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 as the living Word, then land on practical ways to keep reading when the Bible feels hard.
• Why starting with “In the beginning, God” steadies theology
• The uncaused first cause and why every effect demands a cause
• The watchmaker logic and why design implies a designer
• The computer-in-a-box illustration and the “software problem”
• Why a Designer changes meaning, purpose, and how we live
• The Bible as God’s manual and why it is “alive and active”
• Jesus as the Word in John 1 and the One Scripture testifies about
• Seeing Christ throughout the Old Testament
• Isaiah 48:16 as a clear window into the Trinity
• Getting through hard books like Ezekiel with audio plus reading
• The mindset shift from “I have to” to “I get to”
• Praying for hunger for God’s Word and consistency day by day

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"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 reaction through Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit.
• God’s agape love proven through Romans 5:8
• Actions as the real demonstration of love
• God making a masterpiece with broken tools
• The cross as a filter over our mouth
• Responding to offense with kindness and forgiveness
• Corrie ten Boom and Spirit-empowered forgiveness
• Paul’s battle with the flesh and the need for Christ’s power
• Rehearsing the Gospel daily to renew the mind
• Confessing misaligned thoughts and remembering our identity in Christ
• Peter on the Sea of Galilee and Jesus speaking peace to the storm

To find out more, check out our website at playsonword.org.

SANDY COVE MINISTRIES — Family Vacation 2026: https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/

FAMILY VACATION 2026 Offers a Variety of Packages for each of the 4 week sessions:
Summer 2026 Speakers
✅ July 5 - 10 (Joe & Denise Holman)
   - Pastor Fred Kenney, Jr. - Evening Speaker and Life Coach this week
✅ July 12 - 17  (Curtis Zackery)
✅ July 19 - 24  (Richard Dahlstrom)
➡️ July 26 - 31  (Peter Reid)

It's NOT too late to register for the remaining week here: https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/book-now/

Recent Podcasts about Sandy Cove!
Ep 176 (Part 1) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2110391/episodes/19294639
Ep 177 (Part 2) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2110391/episodes/19297013

If you enjoy Christian podcasts, Calvary Chapel stories, ministry behind-the-scenes moments, and biblical storytelling that sticks with you, hit play and come along. Subscribe and share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so others can find the show. Review Us Here!

Visit our website, where you can donate to help us out... Whether a one-time donation, or if you want to become a monthly partner - PLEASE DONATE HERE: https://playsonword.networkforgood.com/

Please keep this ministry in prayer. This program was made possible by the Plays One Word Family of supporters. To find out more, check out our NEW & IMPROVED Website at playsonword.org

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"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 the “old filter” of flesh and cultural pressure with a renewed mind shaped by Scripture, conviction, and the radical love of Romans 5:8.
• The cross as a practical filter for hurt, anger, and temptation
• Galatians 2:20 as a daily personal confession
• The “old filter” of deceitful desires and pride
• Guarding inputs when media desensitizes the mind
• Recognizing the Holy Spirit’s still small voice of conviction
• Revisiting H.A.L.T. as a dashboard for vulnerability: hungry, angry, lonely, tired
• Taking intrusive thoughts captive instead of entertaining them
• Asking “Did Christ die for me to do this” before reacting
• The cross revealing the seriousness of sin and the cost of grace
• Romans 5:8 as God’s clear demonstration of agape love

To find out more, check out our website at playsonword.org.

FIRST STOP on OUR TOUR:
SANDY COVE MINISTRIES — Family Vacation 2026: https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/

FAMILY VACATION 2026 Offers a Variety of Packages for each of the 4 week sessions:
Summer 2026 Speakers
• July 5 - 10 (Joe & Denise Holman)
   - Pastor Fred Kenney, Jr. - Evening Speaker and Life Coach this week
• July 12 - 17  (Curtis Zackery)
• July 19 - 24  (Richard Dahlstrom)
• July 26 - 31  (Peter Reid)

It's NOT too late to register for a remaining week here: https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/book-now/

Recent Podcasts about Sandy Cove!
Ep 176 (Part 1) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2110391/episodes/19294639
Ep 177 (Part 2) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2110391/episodes/19297013

Check out the rest of our Tour Schedule here: https://www.playsonword.org/calendar

If you enjoy Christian podcasts, Calvary Chapel stories, ministry behind-the-scenes moments, and biblical storytelling that sticks with you, hit play and come along. Subscribe and share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so others can find the show. Review Us Here!

Visit our website, where you can donate to help us out... Whether a one-time donation, or if you want to become a monthly partner - PLEASE DONATE HERE: https://playsonword.networkforgood.com/

Please keep this ministry in prayer. This program was made possible by the Plays One Word Family of supporters. To find out more, check out our NEW & IMPROVED Website at playsonword.org

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"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 from God. Pastor Teddy uses stories, Scripture, and practical tools to show what a renewed mind looks like in daily life and how we can yield to the Holy Spirit as the process unfolds.
• Pressure to conform and why critical thinking gets crowded out
• What the flesh wants and why it pushes back
• The H.A.L.T. dashboard and recognizing vulnerability triggers
• How desire grows into temptation and sin through a biblical lens
• Body, soul, and spirit and what changes when we are made alive in Christ
• Sanctification as a process, pictured through the car collector story
• The Word of God, the Spirit of God, and the people of God as the means of renewal
• Practical marks of renewal from Ephesians 4, including speech, anger, forgiveness, and self-control
Make that covenant with yourself: "I'm gonna get a dose of the Word of God every day, at some point, and I guarantee the Holy Spirit will start to renew your mind." 

To find out more, check out our website at playsonword.org.

FIRST STOP on OUR TOUR:
SANDY COVE MINISTRIES — Family Vacation 2026: https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/

FAMILY VACATION 2026 Offers a Variety of Packages for each of the 4 week sessions:
Summer 2026 Speakers
• July 5 - 10 (Joe & Denise Holman)
   - Pastor Fred Kenney, Jr. - Evening Speaker and Life Coach this week
• July 12 - 17  (Curtis Zackery)
• July 19 - 24  (Richard Dahlstrom)
• July 26 - 31  (Peter Reid)

It's NOT too late to register for a remaining week here: https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/book-now/

Recent Podcasts about Sandy Cove!
Ep 176 (Part 1) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2110391/episodes/19294639
Ep 177 (Part 2) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2110391/episodes/19297013

Check out the rest of our Tour Schedule here: https://www.playsonword.org/calendar

If you enjoy Christian podcasts, Calvary Chapel stories, ministry behind-the-scenes moments, and biblical storytelling that sticks with you, hit play and come along. Subscribe and share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so others can find the show. Review Us Here!

Visit our website, where you can donate to help us out... Whether a one-time donation, or if you want to become a monthly partner - PLEASE DONATE HERE: https://playsonword.networkforgood.com/

Please keep this ministry in prayer. This program was made possible by the Plays One Word Family of supporters. To find out more, check out our NEW & IMPROVED Website at playsonword.org

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"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 why worship 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, and a breakthrough that comes when praise goes first.
• Summer tour updates and why we ask for prayer for travel safety and the hearers
• Jehoshaphat and Ahab as a warning about unwise alliances
• 400 voices of approval versus one faithful prophet telling the truth
• Micaiah’s refusal to speak what people want
• Jehoshaphat’s correction and his practical reforms in leadership and justice
• Fasting and prayer as the first response to fear
• “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you” as a model prayer
• “The battle is not yours” and what it means to stand firm
• Worship placed in front of the army and praise as a battle strategy
• God’s ambush, unexpected victory, and grace upon grace in the spoils
Please be in prayer for the tour. Pray for the vehicle, pray for our safety. The Gospel is gonna go forward. So pray for that also. Pray for the hearers. Amen!

To find out more, check out our website at playsonword.org.

FIRST STOP on OUR TOUR:
SANDY COVE MINISTRIES — Family Vacation 2026: https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/

FAMILY VACATION 2026 Offers a Variety of Packages for each of the 4 week sessions: 
Summer 2026 Speakers
• July 5 - 10 (Joe & Denise Holman)
   - Pastor Fred Kenney, Jr. - Evening Speaker and Life Coach this week
• July 12 - 17  (Curtis Zackery)
• July 19 - 24  (Richard Dahlstrom)
• July 26 - 31  (Peter Reid)

Register Here: https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/book-now/

Recent Podcasts about Sandy Cove!
Ep 176 (Part 1) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2110391/episodes/19294639
Ep 177 (Part 2) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2110391/episodes/19297013

Check out the rest of our Tour Schedule here: https://www.playsonword.org/calendar

If you enjoy Christian podcasts, Calvary Chapel stories, ministry behind-the-scenes moments, and biblical storytelling that sticks with you, hit play and come along. Subscribe and share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so others can find the show. Review Us Here!

Visit our website, where you can donate to help us out... Whether a one-time donation, or if you want to become a monthly partner - PLEASE DONATE HERE: https://playsonword.networkforgood.com/

Please keep this ministry in prayer. This program was made possible by the Plays One Word Family of supporters. To find out more, check out our NEW & IMPROVED Website at playsonword.org

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"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 Word strengthen your faith when answers seem delayed?"

- Please click on the underlined links throughout. Make sure you listen all the way to the end! ;)

We come in hot from a day packed with prayer and let it drive a deep Bible dive into how God answers while we’re still asking. We walk through Peter’s rescue, Rebekah’s perfectly timed arrival, and Abraham’s intercession to help you stay steady when prayer feels delayed or misunderstood.

• A day of prayer and why intercession fuels courage
• Acts 12 and Peter’s chains falling off while believers pray
• Rhoda at the door and what it reveals about expecting answers
• Genesis 24 and God answering before the servant finishes speaking
• The Holy Spirit and the theme of gathering a bride
• Isaac waiting twenty years and refusing to quit praying
• Praying Scripture back to God with Psalms as a guide
• Abraham pleading for Sodom and God rescuing Lot in an unexpected way
• Praying according to God’s will and praying for real people by name

To find out more, check out our website at playsonword.org.

If you enjoy Christian podcasts, Calvary Chapel stories, ministry behind-the-scenes moments, and biblical storytelling that sticks with you, hit play and come along. Subscribe and share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so others can find the show. Review Us Here!

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"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 spiritual maturity over head counts, and creative ways to help people experience the Word of God.

• Robbie’s salvation story and the road from wandering to deep church involvement
• Serving in multiple ministries and the growing desire to church plant
• Moving from California to North Carolina during COVID and watching God redirect plans
• Why church planting feels like jumping without a parachute and why calling matters
• Measuring growth by spiritual maturity rather than attendance
• Acts 2:42 as a simple blueprint for a healthy church
• Pastoral boundaries, leadership friction, and the spiritual warfare behind it
• Plays on Word Theater as a word-for-word Bible teaching and evangelism tool
• Giving invitations without assuming who is saved and who isn’t
to find out more check out our website at playsonword.org 

Pastor Robbie's church: https://www.calvarybiblefellowshipnc.org/

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"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?"

(Please click on the underlined links throughout.)

We talk with Andrea Hampton about why a real reset often looks like prayer, quiet, and Christ-centered community instead of a typical vacation. We share practical ways to handle adversity without shutting down your ability to love and serve people well.
• One on one prayer as “life coaching” that speaks life without trying to solve problems
• Making yourself available as God’s tangible touch through a note, a prayer, a moment of presence
• Staying centered in Christ through the Word and daily communion as the foundation for ministry
• The HALT “spiritual dashboard” and why Hunger, Anger, Loneliness, and Tiredness can derail your witness
• Choosing praise in the middle of crisis and using gratitude to reorient your heart
• Navigating seasons when it feels like God failed and learning to trust His character and the cross
• Sandy Cove opportunities like silent retreats, women’s weekends, and spaces to hear from the Lord
Pastors and all, each out and bring your folks. There's something for everyone at Sandy Cove. 

HANDLING ADVERSITY VIDEO CLIPS: (Click on underlined links)
God's Protection at Wawa - Part 1
God's Protection at Wawa - Part 2
God's Protection at Wawa - Part 3

SANDY COVE MINISTRIES — Family Vacation 2026: https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/

FAMILY VACATION 2026 Offers a Variety of Packages for each of the 4 week sessions: 

Summer 2026 Speakers
• July 5 - 10 (Joe & Denise Holman)
   - Pastor Fred Kenney, Jr. - Evening Speaker and Life Coach this week
• July 12 - 17  (Curtis Zackery)
• July 19 - 24  (Richard Dahlstrom)
• July 26 - 31  (Peter Reid)

Register Here: https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/book-now/

If you enjoy Christian podcasts, Calvary Chapel stories, ministry behind-the-scenes moments, and biblical storytelling that sticks with you, hit play and come along. Subscribe and share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so others can find the show. Review Us Here!

Visit our website, where you can donate to help us out... If you want to do a one-time donation, or if you want to become a monthly partner - PLEASE DONATE HERE: https://playsonword.networkforgood.com/

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"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?"

(Please click on the underlined links throughout.)

We sit down with Andrea Hampton from Sandy Cove in Northeast, Maryland and talk about why the property feels like instant peace and real spiritual rest. We connect holistic health, intentional faith, and the small moments where God renews our thoughts, attitudes, and relationships.
• Holistic health as a way to hear God clearly
• What Sandy Cove is and how it serves groups and individuals
• Why “be in the moment” helps you notice God’s prompts
• Andrea’s intentional decision to follow Jesus in her early 30s
• How prayer and provision show up in practical needs for ministry
• Upcoming Sandy Cove programs, from caregivers to widows to youth mentoring
• Family Vacation 2026 details and the “Renew” theme from Ephesians 4:23 

SANDY COVE MINISTRIES — Family Vacation 2026: https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/

FAMILY VACATION 2026 Offers a Variety of Packages for each of the 4 week sessions: 

Summer 2026 Speakers
• July 5 - 10 (Joe & Denise Holman)
   - Pastor Fred Kenney, Jr. - Evening Speaker and Life Coach this week
• July 12 - 17  (Curtis Zackery)
• July 19 - 24  (Richard Dahlstrom)
• July 26 - 31  (Peter Reid)

Register Here: https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/book-now/

If you enjoy Christian podcasts, Calvary Chapel stories, ministry behind-the-scenes moments, and biblical storytelling that sticks with you, hit play and come along. Subscribe and share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so others can find the show. Review Us Here!

Visit our website, where you can donate to help us out... If you want to do a one-time donation, or if you want to become a monthly partner - PLEASE DONATE HERE: https://playsonword.networkforgood.com/

Please keep this ministry in prayer. This program was made possible by the Plays One Word family of supporters. To find out more, check out our NEW & IMPROVED Website at playsonword.org

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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?"

(Please click on the underlined links throughout.)

We talk with missionary pastor Brian McDaniel for a clear-eyed update from Port-au-Prince, where gangs, closed flights, and constant danger collide with relentless gospel work. We come away sobered by the reality on the ground and strengthened by how God keeps opening doors through prayer, protection, and bold church planting.
• airport closures, restricted flights, and what it takes to get in safely
• gang control in the capital and preaching anyway
• the evangelism truck story and handing out 14,000 Gospel of John booklets
• police protection forming around the Bible training center
• spiritual warfare, voodoo influence, and why Bible-teaching churches matter
• discipleship model that trains pastors for years then sends them out
• urgent needs like port fees to release a donated food container
• audio Bibles in Haitian Creole and why that changes whole neighborhoods
• the personal cost of evacuating family and going back in
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Brian's original interview, EP 124

Cross To Light Ministry - https://crosstolight.com | Brian and Sophia McDaniel
Ministry Continues in Haiti Despite Rising Gang Violence -
https://calvarychapelmagazine.org/articles/cross-to-light-in-haiti
Pastor Brian McDaniel 

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"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."

(Please click on the underlined links throughout.)

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 about. We’re fresh back from the Calvary Chapel East Coast Pastors Conference in Philadelphia, and the encouragement was real: thousands of pastors worshiping hard, singing hymns and new songs, and getting poured into by seasoned Bible teachers. That kind of gathering doesn’t just inspire you for a day, it refuels you for the long haul of ministry leadership.

But the funniest moment hits when we’re trying to solve a very practical problem: getting the Sunday message online while conference Wi-Fi crawls. A quick request for help turns into an unexpected walk through the back offices, a fast connection, and a conversation we never saw coming. Then the plot thickens when a true Calvary Chapel legend sits down right next to us, and we’re doing everything we can to stay calm, keep it respectful, and not completely geek out.

We also share why these conference relationships matter for church planting and for Plays On Word Theater. They lead to real partnerships, prayer support, and invitations that open doors for gospel-centered creative work. To top it off, we preview what’s coming next: a 'PETE' presentation and a new John the Baptist play idea that starts at the chopping block and digs into humility, bold truth-telling, prison, and the hard questions that surface when obedience costs you something.

East Coast Pastors Conference / 2026 Resources (click this underlined link)

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"Elijah’s fire-from-heaven victory 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, disappointment, and a sudden change of plans.
• praying for the entire Plays on Word family through the night
• keeping prayer lists with God and trusting Him to remember every name
• a Lakewood, New Jersey story about feeling out of place and choosing peace
• sharing the upcoming play in Clayton, North Carolina for a marriage conference
• honoring old churches and the long prayers of saints who went before us
• learning to stay calm when plans fall apart and a door suddenly closes
• walking through 1 Kings 18 and Elijah’s showdown with the prophets of Baal
• seeing how Elijah goes from calling down fire to fearing Jezebel’s threat
• holding on to God’s plan and listening for the still small voice 

Please click on the underlined links throughout.

Join Us at Calvary Chapel Clayton for "Choosing Redemption" Marriage Conference. May 29–31, 2026 • Register until May 24th: https://subsplash.com/calvaryclayton/lb/ev/+nx6cn7r/register

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"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 if God asked why we should be let in. We draw a hard line between faith in Christ and trusting our own good works, then we explain why we keep giving a clear invitation to respond to the gospel.

• stories from the tour and the joy of old saints and old churches
• the “Rabbi Dave” moment and how the play connects to Scripture
• why comfort complaints miss the bigger point of grit and worship
• why we still give an invitation even when it feels like “the choir”
• the danger of assuming everyone in a Christian room is saved
• the muffler shop analogy and why church attendance can’t save
• assurance of salvation and the only answer that gives access
• prayer for salvation and prayer for restoring fellowship
• the difference between relationship with God and broken fellowship

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"Today, we speak with Don and Desre 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 connections in a historic Delaware River town. From Shad Fest stories to a tornado that pushed one heart back toward the Word, we keep coming back to the same idea: God meets people through worship, community, and the Bible that's alive.

• worship as joining what heaven is already doing
• Lambertville’s history near Washington’s Crossing
• Shad Fest origins and why shad divides opinion
• Don’s faith turning point after the 1976 tornado
• Revelation 3:16 and moving from lukewarm to committed
• Friday morning Bible study at McDonald’s and public witness
• why performing Scripture makes Bible stories feel present
• music choices that energize worship and deepen attention
• opening church space to the community through skating, groups, and meals 

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Community Church of Lambertville/ First Presbyterian

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"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 sit with the implications of the empty tomb. The claim is simple and disruptive: we do not rescue ourselves with good works or spiritual upgrades. Jesus comes to us, removes the chain of sin, and brings us to God.

We connect the resurrection of Jesus to the Bible’s deeper threads, including the third day pattern and the Feast of First Fruits, then we open Isaiah 53 and follow the prophecy beyond suffering into life that continues. From there, we lay out a memorable case for evidence with FEAT: Jesus’ Fatality, the Empty tomb, His Appearances, and the Transformation that follows. The disciples are changed, Mary Magdalene is changed, and the risen Christ still changes people across history, including stories of hope that surface in the darkest places.

The conversation also gets personal: do we treat prayer like a quick ritual, or do we live like we actually have access to God Almighty? We talk about Jesus as the Light of the world, how we become lamps only because He lives through us, and why gratitude should shape our daily walk. We close by taking communion together and pointing everything back to “It is finished”.

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“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 tomorrow” with the gospel logic of why Jesus dies and why the resurrection is the turning point for our salvation.
• listener-supported radio and how partners help fuel the tour and the plays
• the warning against spiritual delay and the call to respond today
• John 20 and the run to the empty tomb
• Mary Magdalene’s grief & the recognition moment when Jesus says “Mary”
• the two angels image and the Ark of the Covenant mercy seat connection
• why perfection is the standard and why all fall short
• substitutionary atonement and Jesus as the true scapegoat and sacrifice
• the torn curtain and access to God through faith in Christ
• relighting the candle and the theme of light overcoming darkness
• Philippians 2 and the promise that every knee will bow
• Genesis “third day” and first fruits as a resurrection pattern
• Isaiah 53 pointing to death followed by prolonged days 

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"Consider Jesus as the Undercover 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 temple and show how “It is finished” means the debt is paid and access to God is opened.

• Jesus as the ultimate Undercover Boss who enters His world unrecognized
• John 1 and the Word as Creator and Light
• Genesis and the origin of sin and death
• Sin as missing the mark and God’s perfection as the standard
• Why “all have sinned” creates the need for rescue
• Leviticus and the scapegoat as a picture of substitution
• Isaiah 53 and the suffering servant bearing our iniquity
• The scarlet thread of redemption and the worm illustration
• Hebrews and Jesus as priest, sacrifice, and mediator of the new covenant
• Wrath poured out on Christ and judgment passing over those who trust Him
• “Paid in full,” the torn temple curtain, and restored access to God
• Communion and the promise that Sunday is coming 

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"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 being covered to sin being removed, then land on a leprosy cleansing ritual that paints a surprising picture of resurrection.

• the burnt offering as total dedication to God
• the five offerings as facets of Christ’s one sacrifice
• sin covered under the old covenant versus propitiation at the cross
• Hebrews as the lens for understanding Leviticus
• Christ as greater priest than Aaron in the order of Melchizedek
• leprosy as the biblical picture of sin and discernment
• Leviticus 14 and the two birds as a resurrection portrait
• reading the Bible to find Jesus on every page
• Scripture over experience and “they have Moses and the prophets”

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Dan's new Book: Loving Leviticus: And Why Most People Hate It

Dan's 1st book: Ezekiel's Clock: And The Key To Unlock The 430-Year Prophecy Of Modern Israel

Church Website: Calvary Chapel Chambersburg, PA

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