Overcoming Challenges Episodes
Faith and Freedom with Brad Dacus
Barry talks with Pacific Justice Institute Founder Brad Dacus about defending religious freedom and boldly sharing faith — as well as why America’s hope is found in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Hear powerful sto...
Addiction and Abuse to Second Chances
Carmen Lewis shares how God rescued her and her husband from addiction and abuse—and how that transformation fuels her compassion for others. Be encouraged in knowing that no one is beyond God’s hope, healing, and second chan...
When God Orders Your Footsteps
Jennifer Hargestam's simple conversations with a gruff security guard at her workplace led to a sacred moment at a hospital bedside. In this episode, you’ll hear how God sets divine appointments through everyday kindness and ...
The Business of the Kingdom
Jon Slagle shares a simple and powerful way to view faith. You’ll be inspired by Jon’s example to go about the Father’s business and invite others to receive the free gift of Salvation—and join the Kingdom! Host Barry Meguiar...
Prepared For the Moment
Jason Wallace shares how a street outreach turned into a life-changing conversation. Hear how kindness, preparation, and trusting God opened the door for a young Atheist to meet Jesus. You’ll be inspired to look for those une...
When Faith Shows Up at Work
Here’s a powerful story of how God used 13 years of a mechanic’s quiet faith in the workplace to change a life forever. Be encouraged to trust God’s timing, lead by example, and discover how you can be faithful to plant seeds...
A Simple Hello Can Change Lives
Valerie Rivas shares how God uses ordinary moments—even waiting in a slow grocery line—to reveal His love. Be encouraged to start a faith-sharing conversation with a simple hello. Then, discover how your bold obedience in the...
Joy That Shines Through Hardship
When Joseph Vasquez’s face was paralyzed from sudden Bell’s Palsy, his unshaken joy and reliance on God became a living testimony to everyone around him. Hear how faith brought strength, purpose, and impact in the midst of st...
Bold Love on the Streets
Bill shares how bold, simple acts of love—born from his own journey through hardship and homelessness—open doors to real connection and faith. From riots in the streets to everyday encounters, Bill’s story shows how loving pe...
Breaking Free from Fear
Fear keeps believers silent, stuck, and defeated—but God calls us to trust Him fully. In this episode, learn how fear dishonors God, empowers Satan, and paralyzes the Church. Discover the simple, Scripture-backed path to livi...
Seeing God in the Hospital
After surviving a sudden heart attack, one woman discovered that even a hospital room can become a mission field. Hear how God used Andrea's recovery to open doors for sharing His love—and how you, too, can find divine opport...
Hope is Possible No Matter the Struggle
Be inspired by two former addicts who now lead others to freedom through faith in Jesus Christ. Learn how love, prayer, and purpose turned their lives around, and see how you, too, can break free from any sin struggle and mak...
God's Mandate: A 3-Part Message to the Church
Christians are no longer following God’s Great Commission . . . to tell people about Him. As a result, the majority of Americans are not evil, but lost and growing more lost! America’s only hope is God’s Clarion Call to the ...
We Need to Be About Our Father's Business
“I want him dead,” the woman said about her husband she had abused as she got into Kim's cab after spending a night in jail. Hear how Kim used the mission field of her taxi cab to share about Jesus in the most unlikely circum...
Don’t Waste Opportunities to Witness
In part two of their conversation with Barry, special guests Scott and Pam Pyle encourage you to make the most of every faith-sharing opportunity—even in times of suffering. God can use you to bring about good and help someon...
Just Say Something!
“We high five at the end of the day when God gives us the pleasure of sharing the Gospel!” special guests Scott and Pam Pyle share. Learn from their experiences and see how when we open our mouths, the Holy Spirit gives the w...
Always Be Ready
Always expect God to give you an opportunity to move others closer to Jesus. That includes in crisis situations, like the one Barry experienced when travelling. Though he could have lost in life, Barry chose to respond in lov...
Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
The bigger the hurt and the deeper the pain you may have today, the brighter your light can shine for Jesus! It’s when you’re trusting God in tough times that you’ll have the biggest witness. Be encouraged to persevere and li...
All Things Work Together for Good
Always remember that God, not man, is your source for everything. When you get turned down for the sale, or by the bank, or have a flat tire, or find yourself in a chemo ward, it’s never by accident when you’re living your li...
The Temporariness of Life
Host Barry Meguiar tells the story of how he helped lead his friend, Dave, to the Lord after learning of his Stage 4 cancer diagnosis. He shares this impactful example of why we must always heed the call to bring others close...
Removing the Barriers
Barry, Steve, and Bill discuss why people are afraid to share their faith and how to measure our spiritual pulse. Are we feeling less than qualified to share God’s Word? Are we embarrassed to witness? Zeal isn’t just for new ...
Hungry for the Gospel
People are hungry for the Gospel and the hope it brings. No matter where he is performing, Steve Amerson always asks God the question, “Is there someone here that I’m supposed to say something to?” Sometimes the answer is yes...
When the trumpet sounds…
With nearly 80% of the unchurched believing we are in the last days we have to ask ourselves if we’re doing all we can to share the Gospel. The world is coming unglued and still, only about 1% of Christians are sharing their ...
Happiness and Joy
No matter what happens, you can’t lose real joy. And there is a difference between happiness and joy. You can be happy or unhappy, but still have joy in your life, even after suffering numerous trials. Barry shares how he’s d...
