What happens when addiction threatens to destroy your life and just when you think you've found your footing your family faces one of its greatest trials On this episode of If Not For God with Mike Zwick Mike sits down with Jeff and Whitney Sutton from Capital Fire to share their powerful story of redemption faith and God's sustaining love through life's darkest seasons Jeff opens up about his decade-long struggle with addiction and how in he found a path toward recovery and spiritual growth through Dunkin Memorial Church a Christian recovery ministry in Florida His journey didn't end with [... more]

Republicans face three competitive legislative races in Wake County that could leave the state's most populous county without GOP representation in the General Assembly Republican incumbents Erin Par and Mike Schietzelt are defending their House seats while Chris Stock challenges Democratic Sen Haseeb Fatmi Meanwhile western North Carolina is receiving an additional million in federal funding to repair roads bridges and other infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss a federal judge's decision to reject a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's mail-in ballot requirements allowing existing signature [... more]

President Donald Trump returned to North Carolina Tuesday night for a campaign rally in Greenville where he urged voters to support Republican U S Senate candidate Michael Whatley and congressional candidates Laurie Buckhout and Jennifer Balkcom The program features audio from the rally including Trump's criticism of former Gov Roy Cooper's record on crime immigration and the economy as Republicans work to increase turnout ahead of the November midterms Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss Vice President JD Vance's Monday rally in Hendersonville where he campaigned for Whatley and Balkcom while highlighting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts [... more]

Too Much Talk Too Little Power In Corinthians Paul says Now some are puffed up as though I were not coming to you But I will come to you shortly if the Lord wills and I will know not the word of those who are puffed up but the power For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power I think in America today there's just too much talk in the house of God and too little power And I don't know about you but I'm very very weary of it all Jesus Christ told us in [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories most people know the story of the Great Chicago Fire of Fewer know what happened next After flames destroyed the heart of the city and left more than people homeless Chicago didn't collapse It rebuilt faster and bigger than anyone thought possible Businesses reopened while the rubble was still smoking New buildings rose within months In just a few decades the city transformed itself into a global center of commerce architecture and innovation Chicago historian Tim Samuelson the city's first official cultural historian tells the largely forgotten story of how Chicago's location grit [... more]

North Carolina is marking two years since Hurricane Helene devastated western communities killing people and causing nearly billion in damage while recovery and rebuilding efforts continue across the region Governor Josh Stein has unveiled a long-term economic recovery plan developed with input from counties and regional organizations focusing on areas including infrastructure housing workforce development tourism agriculture and economic growth Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss a federal judge's decision to delay former FBI Director James Comey's arraignment until January Plus North Carolina lawmakers return to Raleigh for a skeleton session with no votes [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories before Smokin' Ed Currie became famous for breeding the Carolina Reaper and Pepper X he nearly destroyed his life with addiction Recovery gave Ed a second chance but it didn't erase the guilt he carried over the person he had once been Years later after he and his wife Linda endured miscarriage after miscarriage they finally accepted that they might never have children of their own Then in the middle of the night the phone rang Ed shares the deeply personal story of the unexpected events that followed Support the show https www [... more]

Bart and Karlos talk through Week of the NFL including the miraculous news about Caleb Williams Truly an amazing recovery We thought he was dead Plus how the NL Wild Card race is gonna get messy this weekend Hosted by Simplecast an AdsWizz company See https pcm adswizz com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising [... more]

What has God given you that leaves you speechless On this episode of Truth Talk Live the hosts reflect on Corinthians Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift exploring the wonder of salvation God's grace answered prayer and His provision Listeners call in with powerful stories of God providing in unexpected ways from a miraculous recovery of a newborn to financial provision during a difficult season Through Scripture personal stories and moments of gratitude this episode reminds us that God's goodness is sometimes so great that words simply aren't enough [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories growing up across the Mississippi River from New Orleans Richard Herzog found refuge from a troubled home on the playing field Sports gave him confidence and a place to belong Then a trusted teacher abused that trust leaving Herzog with wounds he would spend decades trying to understand Herzog author of Paydirt shares how football eventually brought him to Ole Miss and later to a championship-winning career as a coach But no victory could erase his past Through therapy recovery faith and forgiveness Herzog finally confronted what had happened to him and found [... more]

North Carolina's Hurricane Helene recovery efforts are increasingly focused on addressing affordable housing needs in western communities still rebuilding from the storm Meanwhile the Greenville Police Department has scrapped plans to roll out Flock license plate reader cameras The program also covers the U S House vote to censure North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards following a House Ethics Committee report including Edwards' remarks from the House floor Plus the State Board of Elections is considering new absentee ballot guidance after implementation of updated rules was delayed See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is bringing the Trump administration's economic pressure campaign against Iran to Asheville as global finance leaders gather in western North Carolina Meanwhile FEMA has approved an additional million for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts as rebuilding continues across the region Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss Kalshi's decision to suspend NC- congressional candidate Laurie Buckhout after she traded on the outcome of her own race Plus lawmakers are returning to Raleigh for a skeleton session of the General Assembly with no business expected See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

We all make mistakes a lot of us make the same ones over and over In this episode we welcome back our friend Dr John Check pastor and author to talk about his new book Experience Is What You Get Right After You Need It and what real mistake recovery actually looks like We dig into the difference between a mistake and an infraction why Type A personalities have such a hard time processing failure and why it matters to understand your own wiring and the wiring of the people you lead Dr Check shares practical tools he's used for [... more]

Man Up Show Faith Fatherhood Marriage the Call to Man Up Nikita Koloff sits down with Roy Jones for a powerful conversation about faith marriage fatherhood adoption perseverance and what it truly means to man up Roy shares the remarkable story of how he and his wife Lisa welcomed their daughter Alina into their family through adoption and how God guided their journey every step of the way The conversation goes deeper into the importance of praying with your spouse leading your family spiritually being an engaged father and modeling integrity for your children Roy also opens up about his [... more]

Ed Curry, the founder of the Pucker Butt Pepper Company, shares his story of how he went from being an addict to becoming a successful entrepreneur by breeding the hottest pepper in the world, the Carolina Reaper. He talks about his journey, from his childhood to his struggles with addiction and how he found solace in peppers. He also discusses the science behind peppers and how they can be used for medicinal purposes. [... more]

Tom Morton shares his harrowing story of serving in the US Marines in Afghanistan, where he lost his mentor and a fellow soldier in a tragic accident. He recounts the lessons he learned from his experiences, including the importance of setting bars and embracing the suck, and how he found solace in creative expression through carpentry and motorcycle repair. Tom's story is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the challenges faced by combat veterans in their transition to civilian life. [... more]

People need community, relationships, and someone willing to walk alongside them to overcome the challenges of poverty and homelessness. As followers of Christ, we're called to care about these issues and to care for the people living through them, providing hope and support through simple acts of kindness and community service. [... more]

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to make a Super Bowl run this season, but they face stiff competition from other teams. Quarterback Dak Prescott is confident in his team's abilities, but the defense will need to improve significantly to make a deep playoff run. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams are trying to convince Aaron Donald to come out of retirement, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are struggling to come to terms with quarterback Baker Mayfield on a long-term contract. [... more]

Western North Carolina continues to recover from Hurricane Helene, with federal grants aimed at rebuilding infrastructure and strengthening the workforce. Meanwhile, Duke Energy has joined the Trump administration's ratepayer protection pledge, promising to support measures preventing households and small businesses from paying for power plants and grid infrastructure changes. The North Carolina General Assembly is also debating election laws, with a pair of rewritten bills passed by the Senate that would shorten early voting for primary elections and add performance audits for election systems. Additionally, a state representative is raising concerns about professional standards in public schools, specifically regarding a transgender music teacher at an elementary school. [... more]

Rose Ann Forte shares her story of struggling with excessive drinking and smoking, and how she overcame her addiction through a coaching program and her faith, leading to a personal transformation and newfound self-confidence. [... more]