Cutting Edge Faith
Ryan S. Howard
This podcast will help you Understand the Times, Stand for Truth and Grow in Your Faith.
It will bring you the truth behind the headlines and equip your faith to navigate the cultural chaos of today. Each week you'll hear a devotional-style episode that will edify your faith in a refreshingly practical and actionable way, and you'll hear an episode that will reveal the meaning behind current events.
This show will also bring you engaging interviews on important topics. God is on the move right now through people just like you and you are part of His plan. Visit ryanshoward.com to learn more and get engaged by submitting your questions or topics for the show.
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How to Pray About Your Work - Ep. 24
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11/25/19 • 5 min
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This episode discusses how Christians can pray about their work and gives several examples.
Visit YourFaithAtWork.org to learn more.
Episode transcript available at YourFaithAtWork.org/episode24.
Your Sphere of Influence - Ep. 17
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10/07/19 • 3 min
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This episode discusses how we all have a sphere of influence that God has given to us as a gift.
Is Christianity Just A Code of Conduct? - Ep. 39
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03/10/20 • 4 min
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This episode discusses how following Christ is much greater than just living by a code of conduct.
Visit YourFaithAtWork.org to learn more.
Episode transcript available at YourFaithAtWork.org/episode39.
05/10/22 • 61 min
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Episode #148
"Term Limits will solve our government problems!" They want you to believe it, and a lot of us have. They’ll use your enemies to justify the stance and their argument is pretty compelling. There is just one problem- they’re wrong. Today we talk about term-limits. I used to be a believer. After some lengthy conversations and my own research, it is clear to me that term-limits are not the answer to our problems. In fact, term-limits would create a whole new world of problems for us all.
Join Ryan as he discusses the hidden agenda within the term-limit camp with Tamara Scott, national committeewoman of the Republican Party of Iowa, and John Strathman, state central committee member for the Republican Party of Iowa.
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In this episode:
1:15 – Introducing Tamara Scott John Strathman
2:49 – Tamara Scott dives into the history (and failed experiment) of term-limits
5:33 – Intentional political agendas to control the Christian church
8:00 – Congress turnover data from John Strathman and why term-limits are not the answer
13:11 – Why term-limits would bring an unfavorable reality for conservatives
16:58 – SHOCKING statistics on campaign donations coming in from out of state (even in Iowa) and how term limits would lead to even more corruption
19:31 – Two clear examples where term-limits would only make a bad situation worse
23:57 – If term-limits are not the solution to the dysfunction in Congress, what is the answer?
25:41 – The agenda to overhaul the Constitution of the United States
27:45 – Article 6 and the failure to uphold the oath of office
30:32 – The people have the power (if they choose to use it)
32:50 – Should the office of POTUS have term-limits?
34:10 – Convention of States
42:35 – The other “constitutions”, federal spending, and balancing the budget
Resources from the show
Tamarascott.com
Tamara Scott Show Podcast
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God At Work in Luxury Home Building | Interview with Jerry Meek
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06/09/22 • 41 min
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Episode #151
Our Christian faith isn’t something that we set aside when we clock in at work. In fact, Paul said that we were supposed to pray without ceasing. That means we are to act with our faith at all times.
Join Ryan as he interviews Jerry Meeks, a legendary luxury home builder, renowned thought-leader, and author. Jerry’s journey of faith has brought him from humble beginnings to founder & CEO of Desert Star Construction, and his secret? You could say it was putting his faith to work.
In this episode:
00:58 | Introducing Jerry Meek, business owner and man of faith
01:50 | From humble beginnings to breaking into the business world
04:22 | The value in being a lifelong learner, asking for help, and healthy coaching
10:50 | Jerry’s testimony of finding Jesus, seeing God move in his business, and how God continues to guide his steps in the workplace (and why it is good for business)
16:15 | Trusting and believing in God, stewardship, and God owning your business
19:06 | How to prioritize your time
21:15 | Listening to God: What it is, and how to do it
23:55 | Investing in people and becoming the place ‘people want to work’
26:13 | The ‘Great Resignation’, learning to develop people, and failures of leadership
31:35 | Integrity in business and faith
33:57 | ‘Glorious Reflections’ – uncovering the life that God wants you to live based on what ‘HE’ wants
38:05 | Jerry’s daily habits
Resources mentioned in the show:
Text ‘challenge’ to 55444 and join Jerry’s 21-day journey to living and leading in a way that reflects the glory of God
Escaping North Korea | Interview with Defector Grace Jo
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10/06/22 • 78 min
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Episode #168
In this episode, North Korean defector Grace Jo tells her story of what it was like living in North Korea and how she and her family finally escaped. Her story includes hardship, government persecution, even torture and starvation. This is a heart-wrenching interview that shares the details of the horrors that are the reality in North Korea today and the partnership role that China plays. Her story illustrates the clear dangers of socialism, communism and government-controlled states. As a North Korean defector, activist, and the vice president of North Korean Refugees in the USA (NKinUSA), Grace Jo dreams of a re-unified New Korea and the future rebuilding of her home country.
In this episode:
02:16 | Introducing Grace Jo
03:10 | A childhood in North Korea and the regime change of ’94, famine, and the consequences of communism
09:20 | Desperation, torture, death, and the penalties for smuggling food into the country. Surviving a communist state
29:00 | Exiled from her village and forced to travel without food. The decision to leave North Korea and the dangerous journey out of the country
35:26 | Detainment in China and the beginning of a new life as North Korean defectors.
39:47 | Labor camps, the long and brutal process of escaping North Korea, and the broken political system of the North Korean government
43:32 | Prison, God’s providence, and the miraculous journey to the United States
59:08 | The fullness and complexities of disgusting human rights violations - in North Korea as well as China
1:10:45 | The current landscape for North Koreans, the hard work ahead, and finding a purpose as a North Korean defector while still having a heart for North Korea
Resources:
Follow Grace Jo on Twitter: GraceJo8
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Assembly of God Missions Church Service in Brazil (Assembléia de Deus Culto de Missões no Brasil)
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11/10/22 • 43 min
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Episode #173
This episode is a recording of the bilingual teaching Ryan gave at Assembléia de Deus church in Brazil. He speaks about global missions with a focus on North Korea. Ryan covers life in North Korea, what's involved in escaping, what happens in prisons and labor camps, and he covers what Christian missionaries are doing today. Ryan has interviewed several North Korean defectors and others who have spent time in labor camps and prison. In this teaching, he summarizes their stories. You will be shocked by what is shared and encourage by what God is doing in North Korea today.
Translation by Bruna Melo Howard, Ryan's wife.
Visit Pastor Juscelino and his church:
Assembléia de Deus em Dom Rodrigo, Rua Emília de Jesus, No. 145, Dom Rodrigo - Nova Iguaçu, RJ 26260-290, Brazil
Português: Este episódio é uma gravação do ensino bilíngue que Ryan deu na igreja Assembléia de Deus no Brasil. Ele fala sobre missões globais com foco na Coreia do Norte. Ryan cobre a vida na Coreia do Norte, o que está envolvido na fuga, o que acontece nas prisões e campos de trabalho, e cobre o que os missionários cristãos estão fazendo hoje. Ryan entrevistou vários desertores norte-coreanos e outros que passaram algum tempo em campos de trabalho forçado e prisões. Neste ensinamento, ele resume suas histórias. Você ficará chocado com o que é compartilhado e encorajado pelo que Deus está fazendo na Coreia do Norte hoje.
Tradução de Bruna Melo Howard, esposa de Ryan.
Visite a igreja do Pastor Juscelino:
Assembléia de Deus em Dom Rodrigo, Rua Emília de Jesus, No. 145, Dom Rodrigo - Nova Iguaçu, RJ 26260-290, Brazil
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ESPN-NFL Prayer Time, Biden Crime, and the Future of the US House
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01/12/23 • 31 min
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Episode #189
This episode discusses the truth behind the headlines on three important current events. Ryan talks about how God is on the move, which is clearly seen with the very public recovery of Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, Dan Orlovsky praying live on ESPN, and Bills head coach Sean McDermott giving "GLORY TO GOD." The teams also came together in prayer and the game was cancelled.
This episode also discuses recent discoveries of classified documents that Joe Biden stole while VP under Obama. The documents were discovered at a "think tank" at the University of Pennsylvania, which $54 million in funding from the CCP (Chinese Communist Party).
Finally, Ryan discusses the recent race for the US Speaker of the House and how it is good for the Republican party and the future of politics in the US. Now speaker Kevin McCarthy was opposed by Matt Gaetz and supported by Jim Jordan, which lead to some monumental changes in the House rules.
Episodes mentioned on the show:
- Communist Influence in America and What You Can Do
- The Truth About Term Limits
Submit a question or topic for the podcast:
Visit ryanshoward.com/contact to let Ryan know what you want to hear about on the show, any questions or struggles you have, or what you think needs to be covered.
Follow Ryan on Instagram @ryanshoward
Visit ryanshoward.com/freedownload to download 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life and JUMP START your journey today.
Critical Thinking and Taking a Stand | Interview with Bruna Melo
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01/19/23 • 29 min
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Episode #191
This episode features an interview with Ryan's wife, who is one of the shows Producers and Creative Directors, Bruna Melo Howard. They talk about Biblical examples of standing with boldness, freedom, critical thinking and healthy living. This episode will encourage your faith and will equip you to stand.
- Get you FREE eBook, Healthy Living Simplified, by Bruna Melo
- Connect with Bruna: BrunaMelo.com
- Check out Bruna's bio: US Senator Chuck Grassley Women's Advisory Council
- Resource referenced (book): Letter to the American Church, by Eric Metaxas
In this episode:
- Freedom and autonomy
- relevance of the Bible to today
- Similarities between the culture of today and the times of the Bible
- Today’s parallel to the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego who wouldn’t bow to the golden image
- How we need to have the courage of Daniel to not follow tyrannical government decrees
- How Covid policies were a dress-rehearsal and
- How God can use the weakness exposed by the Church’s failed response to Covid mandates
- The biblical founding of America and the God-given freedoms we enjoy today
- We the People need to stand
- The dangers of “customized” mRNA medications
- 3 California churches who sued the state for unconstitutional mandates (and won at the Supreme Court)
- The Mark of the Beast and how it will sneak into people’s lives
- The importance of living undistracted and not conformed to this world
- Parallels of Nazi Germany to today in America
- Joseph and his leadership of Egypt and the known world
- How we have a right to decide what we put in our bodies
- How our health is our greatest asset and our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit
- Issues with what is allowed in our food supply
- How a change in nutrition was able to eliminate ADHD symptoms in children
- Changing our taste and cravings for more healthy food
- How Covid showed us that we need to think for ourselves
- The importance of reading ingredients and staying well-informed
- How to get started by downloading a free copy of Healthy Living Simplified, by Bruna Melo
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Visit ryanshoward.com/freedownload to download 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life and JUMP START your journey today.
Just Be A Good Witness - Ep. 31
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01/13/20 • 3 min
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This episode talks about how to share your faith by simply being a witness to what God has done in your life.
Visit YourFaithAtWork.org to learn more.
Episode transcript available at YourFaithAtWork.org/episode31.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Cutting Edge Faith have?
Cutting Edge Faith currently has 374 episodes available.
What topics does Cutting Edge Faith cover?
The podcast is about News, Culture, Ministry, Christianity, Faith, Truth, Work, Religion & Spirituality, News Commentary, Podcasts, Current Events, Jesus, Business, Christ and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Cutting Edge Faith?
The episode title 'The Power of Starting Today - Ep. 56' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Cutting Edge Faith?
The average episode length on Cutting Edge Faith is 14 minutes.
How often are episodes of Cutting Edge Faith released?
Episodes of Cutting Edge Faith are typically released every 4 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of Cutting Edge Faith?
The first episode of Cutting Edge Faith was released on Jul 3, 2019.
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