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Words of Life: Weekly Christian Podcast with Testimonies & Teachings from the Salvation Army: Spiritual Life Podcast
Bernie Dake
WORDS OF LIFE is a 15-minute, weekly show from The Salvation Army. It features interviews and powerful testimonies, engaging conversations about topics impacting the church today, and deep dive Bible...
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Can Christians Struggle with Mental Health?
July 1, 2026Mental health struggles affect people from every walk of life, including pastors, ministry leaders, and faithful followers of Christ. Yet many Christians…
Walking With the Broken: A Christian Response to Human Need
June 24, 2026What does Biblical Justice really mean? How should followers of Jesus respond to some of the most difficult challenges facing our communities…
The Hidden Cost of Caring for Others
June 17, 2026What does it cost to care for others in the middle of crisis? In this powerful episode of Words of Life, we…
Sharing the Gospel Inside Prison Walls
June 10, 2026What happens when the Church chooses to see people not by their worst mistake, but through the lens of grace? In this…
Bringing Hope Behind Prison Walls
June 3, 2026In this powerful episode of Words of Life, we sit down with Barry Brown, the Divisional Director of Correctional Ministries for Texas…
Beyond Sunday: Activating Your Church in the Community
May 27, 2026In this episode of Words of Life, we conclude our series on Community Engagement with a special focus on church leadership and…
Rethinking How We Share the Gospel- Author, Preston Fidler
May 20, 2026In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with author Preston Fiddler ( 1000 Cups of Tea ), we continue exploring what it…
Author, Preston Fidler- 1,000 Cups of Tea
May 13, 2026What if sharing the gospel wasn’t about having all the right words, but about building real relationships? In this episode of Words…
No Projects, Just People: A Better Way to Share Jesus
May 6, 2026What does it truly mean to love your neighbor as a follower of Christ? In this episode of Words of Life, Bernie…
Are You Too Busy to Be a Good Neighbor?
April 29, 2026Is busyness keeping you from being the neighbor God has called you to be? In week three of our Words of Life…
Small Acts, Big Impact: Neighboring That Changes Lives
April 22, 2026What if being a good neighbor is simpler than we think? In this episode of Words of Life, Bernie Dake and Major…
The Art of Neighboring in Everyday Life
April 15, 2026What does it really mean to be a good neighbor? In this episode of Words of Life, we kick off a brand…
Songs Through Tears: The Power of Praise in South Africa’s Children’s Homes
April 8, 2026In this powerful final installment of a four-part series, Words of Life host Bernie Dake concludes his moving conversation with members of…
Faith Without Limits: Lessons in Humility from South Africa
April 1, 2026In part three of this four-part Words of Life conversation, members of the Salvation Army Southern Staff Band continue reflecting on their…
When Worship Has No Barriers- Staff Band South Africa Tour Part 2
March 25, 2026What happens when Western expectations collide with Spirit-filled joy? In this episode of Words of Life, the team reflects on an unforgettable…
A Worship Band’s Journey to South Africa- Part 1
March 18, 2026In this episode of Words of Life, host Bernie Dake is joined by members of The Salvation Army’s Southern Territorial Staff Band…
Women Called to Lead: Faith, Leadership, and the Next Generation
March 11, 2026In honor of Women’s History Month, Words of Life is highlighting another powerful podcast from The Salvation Army: Open Air, hosted by…
How Trusted Christian Books Shape Faith and Discipleship
March 4, 2026In this episode of Words of Life, we explore the powerful role of the written word in sharing the gospel and shaping…
Writing Honestly and Gently for Children- Author Lindsay Bonilla
February 25, 2026In this inspiring episode of Words of Life, we welcome back Kristen Mudge, Southern Territorial Publications Editor, alongside special guest Lindsay Bonilla,…
The Power of the Written Word- Bill and Diane Ury
February 18, 2026What does it mean to write as an act of worship? And why does the written word continue to be such a…
Writing It Out: How Journaling Can Deepen Your Walk with God
February 11, 2026In this episode of Words of Life, we hear from Kara, a sixth-generation Salvationist, wife, mom of two, and the Young Adult…
Slowing Down to Listen: Faith, Writing, and Hearing God’s Voice
February 4, 2026In this episode of Words of Life, we launch a brand-new series spotlighting Christian writers, creatives, and publishers within The Salvation Army.…
The Power of Group Bible Study for Accountability and Encouragement
January 28, 2026In this inspiring episode of Words of Life, we dive into the incredible accessibility of Bible study today through technology and community.…
Walking Through Trials with Honest Faith and Hope
January 21, 2026In this heartfelt episode of Words of Life, the panel dives into the reality that even believers wrestle with challenging Scriptures. They…
When Scripture Meets Our Struggles: Stories of Faith and Healing
January 14, 2026In this deeply moving episode of Words of Life, our panel shares powerful scripture verses that have sustained them through life's most…
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? A Christian Perspective on Suffering
January 7, 2026Why does God allow suffering? In this powerful episode of Words of Life, our panel dives deep into one of the most…
When the Bible Meets Real Life: Wrestling, Questioning, and Growing in Faith
December 28, 2025In this powerful episode of Words of Life, our panel takes a thoughtful look at one of the most honest questions Christians…
Why Biblical Context Matters: Culture, Genre, and God’s Story
December 21, 2025In this episode of Words of Life, we explore one of the most important questions for every believer: How do we faithfully…
Words of Life is Moving to Wednesdays!
December 17, 2025We have a schedule change announcement for Words of Life beginning January 2026. Instead of dropping new episodes on Sundays, we will…
