On The Edge with Ken Harrison

Ken Harrison is joined by journalist, commentator, and digital TV host Billy Hallowell on the latest episode of “On the Edge with Ken Harrison.” Together they discuss pop culture’s obsession with the demonic, what the Bible says about possession, and why the church remains silent on the existence of demons, even when the Bible tells us it’s undeniable.BILLY HALLOWELL is a journalist, commentator, and digital TV host who has covered thousands of the biggest faith and culture stories of our time. He has written more than 13,000 articles on faith, culture, and politics.Billy is the author of three books, including his newest release Playing With Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts where he explores the demonic realm from a journalistic perspective. He is the podcast host of “Edifi With Billy Hallowell”, “The Church Boys”, “The Pure Flix Podcast” and co-hosts “The Crazy Happy Podcast”.Find Billy running the Edifi app and The Edifi Podcast Network alongside the Christian Post as he produces and features a plethora of powerful weekly shows alongside transformational pastors and influencers.

“I once asked a guy, ‘What's the best advice you can give me as a young man entering into marriage?’ And he said, ‘That’s easy, pray with your wife every day.’"Ken Harrison is joined this week by Dennis Rainey, founder of FamilyLife and best-selling author. In this episode, Dennis shares his famous bear trap story and he and Ken discuss parents’ marital imprint on their children and how to honor your wife through commitment and action.

Ken Harrison is joined by best-selling author, radio host, and pastor Steve Arterburn on the latest episode of “On the Edge with Ken Harrison.” Together they discuss how pornography addicts men, how it creates a supernatural bond that leads men to hate their wives, and why women covering for their husbands and concealing their problems makes things worse. In addition, Arterburn shares his own story of the connection between pornography in his own life. “Sometimes you have to disturb the peace to make peace. The strategy to keep your husband’s addiction and actions quiet, such as to not reach out for help when he beats you, is a problem. That's keeping the status quo, and we know that God does not honor peacekeepers; He honors peacemakers.” — Steve Arterburn

This week, we're presenting the Promise Keepers Couples Session as part of a special edition of "On the Edge with Ken Harrison." For the past couple of weeks, we've broadcast the Promise Keepers Men's Marriage Challenge. Now we're wrapping up this special series with practical teaching on marriage for couples. Invite your wife to listen as we hear from Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg, Brian and Melissa Chu, Corwin and Kim Anthony, and Dr. Johnny and Lezlyn Parker.📱 You're invited to take part in 3 weeks of daily challenges to help put this event into action in YOUR marriage! Access the daily challenges by downloading the Promise Keepers app. Just search "Promise Keepers" on the App Store or Google Play to get started.

This week, we’re presenting Part 2 of this special edition of “On the Edge with Ken Harrison,” featuring Promise Keepers’ Men’s Marriage Summit. Speakers include:- Dr. Gary Chapman (of the 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts)- John Bevere and Lisa Bevere of Messenger International- Jimmy Evans of Gateway Church- Dr. Gary Rosberg, marriage expert and ministry leader at Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg- Jerrad Lopes of Dad Tired & Loving It- Crawford Lorrits of Fellowship Bible Church Roswell, GA- Addison Bevere- Al Robertson- Rev. Samuel Rodriguez- Tim Ross of Embassy City Church- Jonathan Evans- Rick Burgess of Rick and Bubba and the Man Church- Dan Seaborn- Brad Stine- Victor Marx- Chad Hennings- Ken Harrison of Promise KeepersYou’re invited to take part in 3 weeks of daily challenges to help put this event into action in YOUR marriage! Access the daily challenges by downloading the Promise Keepers app. Just search “Promise Keepers” on the App Store or Google Play to get started.

Listen now and let us know what you think! 👇Speakers include:- Dr. Gary Chapman - John & Lisa Bevere - Jimmy Evans of Gateway Church- Dr. Gary Rosberg, marriage expert and ministry leader at Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg- Jerrad Lopes - Crawford Lorrits of Fellowship Roswell- Addison Bevere- Al Robertson- Samuel Rodriguez - Tim Ross - Jonathan Evans - Rick Burgess- Dan Seaborn - Brad Stine - Victor Marx - Chad Hennings - Ken Harrison 📱 You're invited to take part in 3 weeks of daily challenges to help put this event into action in YOUR marriage! Access the daily challenges by downloading the Promise Keepers app. Just search "Promise Keepers" on the App Store or Google Play to get started.

Ken Harrison is joined by powerhouse evangelist James Robison. Together they discuss Robison’s story of overcoming fatherlessness, the religious and political divide among Christians, and how the divide can be unified through the people’s embrace of Biblical principles, not political candidates or parties. Highlights of Robison’s interview in the podcast include:“I think one of the things that we all agree on is that fatherlessness is one of the things that's driving today’s dismissal of Biblical principles. You kind of have the ultimate fatherlessness story. You were conceived in rape and you almost shot your dad, at 12 years old, with your new hunting rifle when he came back to exploit your mother. Tell us how you became the guy who's selling out football stadiums and having 60,000 people come to watch you as a very young man. How do you go from no dad to being so useful in the kingdom of God?”

Ken Harrison is joined by Biblical investigator, international explorer, and bestselling author Bob Cornuke. Together they discuss different interpretations of Biblical word, Cornuke’s daughter’s diagnosis of Lyme’s disease, and the power behind showing an absent father mercy.

5 Love Languages and How to Radically Strengthen Your RelationshipsKen Harrison is joined by best-selling author Dr. Gary Chapman. Together they discuss the five love languages, the importance of apology and forgiveness for a long-term, healthy marriage and how to love your spouse the way Christ loves his church.Dr. Gary Chapman​ is the senior associate pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He’s an international public speaker and the best-selling author of numerous books. Additionally, he hosts a nationally syndicated radio program, ​A Love Language Minute​, and a Saturday morning program, ​Building Relationships​ ​with Dr. Gary Chapman​, both airing on more than 400 stations. Dr. Chapman holds several academic degrees including a Ph.D. in adult education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Today's guest is Pastor Steve Farrar. Ken and Pastor Steve discuss the downheartedness of depression, experiencing God’s loving discipline, and how to build spiritual muscle. Steve Farrar, known for his candor, his humor, and his commitment, is a fierce advocate for his mission to equip men to be the spiritual leaders of their homes and churches. He earned his doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary and he has pastored several churches. In 1990 he founded Men’s Leadership Ministries and has been speaking to men around the world ever since. Farrar has spoken at hundreds of men’s conferences and events, and has authored 20 books for men, including the bestseller, Point Man. For twenty years he has taught a weekly Men’s Bible study in Dallas that is attended by several hundred men and it is continually updated on-line. Additionally, Farrar serves on Promise Keepers’ Pastoral Advisory Board.

“Excellence isn’t a destination - it’s an identity” with Chad HenningsThis week, Ken’s guest is Chad Hennings - 3-time Super Bowl champion, former fighter pilot, author, entrepreneur, men’s ministry leader — and most importantly husband to Tammy and father to Chase and Brenna. Together, Ken and Chad discuss the toll of feeling powerless as a father who is unable to heal their child’s sickness, transcending our nation’s turmoil and division through Christ, and the importance of bending our knees to God’s will to find our mission and purpose in life. Chad Hennings is a three-time Super Bowl champion and Air Force veteran. As an accomplished lineman in high school, Hennings was offered full scholarships from universities across the nation. Instead, he chose to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he earned numerous honors. Hennings’ exemplary achievements earned him a role on the Dallas Cowboys’ roster, but Hennings postponed his entry into the National Football League to fulfill his commitment to the U.S. Air Force. He entered the Euro-NATO program, a training program for top pilots, and soon found himself at the controls of the A-10 Thunderbolt. During his four-year stint with the Air Force, Hennings flew 45 missions in support of Operation Provide Comfort in northern Iraq, an effort that helped provide relief and humanitarian aid to Kurdish refugees. He received two aerial achievement medals, a humanitarian award and an outstanding unit award for his actions in the service. After his discharge, Hennings joined the Dallas Cowboys, quickly earning a starting position as a defensive lineman. He spent his entire 9-year professional football career with the Cowboys, retiring in 2001 with three Super Bowl rings. Since his retirement from the NFL, Hennings has found success as a commercial real estate professional, author and motivational speaker. He established Wingmen Ministries, a Christian men’s ministry that concentrates on discipleship. Additionally, Hennings serves on the Promise Keepers Board of Directors.

Ken and Kevin discuss fatherlessness, the war on women, and Black Lives Matter.Kevin McGary is an entrepreneur, author, and public speaker. McGary serves as Chairman of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of California and is an executive with the Douglass Leadership Institute and the Northstar Leadership Pac. Additionally, McGary serves as the President of Every Black Life Matters. As a professional, he has worked in the field of information technology for over thirty-five years. McGary is passionate about leading proactive individuals committed to developing innovative and new approaches to current social and political issues. With the assistance of elected officials and a myriad of community activists, he frequently hosts lectures and provides workshops about today’s most pressing issues.

Ken Harrison and guest Mark McClain discuss the responsibility of stewarding money well, how to be a financially wise giver, and the importance of following God’s calling through a faith-filled mindset.Mark McClain is the CEO and Founder of SailPoint (NYSE:SAIL). McClain has over 35 years of experience in technology, with over 20 years as a founder and leader of innovative identity management companies. Under his direction, the company has grown into a publicly recognized leader in its market. McClain directs and drives the overall vision and strategy for SailPoint, which is underpinned by his commitment and passion for building top-performing teams, creating a collaborative and innovative work environment, and focusing continuously on the needs of customers.Prior to SailPoint, he co-founded Waveset Technologies, which was ultimately acquired by Sun Microsystems. McClain’s career also includes diverse experience in international sales and marketing with Hewlett-Packard and IBM/Tivoli Systems.“I think money is the ultimate barometer in some ways of our faith. If you don’t deal with money well,there are probably other things wrong with your theology.” — Mark McClain

NOTE: This episode contains references and descriptions of suicide. Matt Mattera joins Ken Harrison to discuss the brain and spiritual warfare as it relates to the topic of suicide. Matt lost several members of his family—including his father and teenage daughter—to suicide and shares from that experience.

In this episode, Ken and Rick talk about losing a loved one, building a strong household under Christ, and the importance of a father’s leadership in times of turbulence. Rick Burgess has been the co-host of the “Rick and Bubba Show” since 1994, a nationally syndicated radio show which airs to 1.2 million people weekly. Burgess has coauthored multiple New York Times bestselling books that are autobiographical in nature, but his latest release is a 40-day devotional designed to disciple men. How to Be a Man, the Pursuit of Christ-Centered Masculinity is coauthored by Andy Blanks and was released by Iron Hill Press in 2017. Burgess has appeared on various radio and television shows including Fox and Friends and the Sean Hannity Show as a commentator and guest. He is a frequent speaker at church services and youth and marriage conferences, but his true passion is men’s ministry.

Ken is joined by Phil Robertson and they discuss severalTopics including Phil’s daughter, Phyllis, his meeting with Donald Trump, and God’s return.Phil Robertson is a professional hunter who invented his own duck call and founded the successful Duck Commander Company. He also starred in the popular television series on A&E, Duck Dynasty, and is now the host of the new subscription television series In the Woods with Phil on CRTV.com. He is a New York Times bestselling author of The Theft of America’s Soul, Happy, Happy, Happy, and UnPHILtered. His newest release is Jesus Politics: How to Win Back The Soul of America. He and his wife, Kay, live in West Monroe, Louisiana. He has five children, 18 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

On this Episode, host Ken Harrison explores issues of infidelity, overcoming sin, and finding redemption with Phil and Al Robertson of Duck Dynasty.Phil Robertson is a professional hunter who invented his own duck call and founded the successful Duck Commander Company. He also starred in the popular television series on A&E, Duck Dynasty, an accomplished author and hosts several shows. Al Robertson is the oldest son of Phil and Kay Robertson. He helped start the family business, Duck Commander and left in the late ’80s to serve as a Pastor for 22 years. Al has authored and co-authored five books and speaks around the country about the reasons behind the success of the show and the Robertson’s values of faith, family, and ducks.

In this episode, Ken and Pastor Steve Berger explore issues of celebrity pastors, loss of a loved one, and building a foundation with Christ so that no matter what comes your way, you can stand and still even trust him.For nearly 30 years, Steve Berger’s ministry has been marked by purpose and passion. He is the founding Pastor of Grace Chapel (gracechapel.net) in Tennessee and is known for his straight-talk in the pulpit.

Victor Marx is a high-risk humanitarian with successful missions to Iraq, Syria, North Africa, and Southeast Asia – many times in non-permissive and high threat environments, helping orphans and widows.Severely abused and tortured as a child, by the time he graduated from high school, Marx’s lifestyle was filled with drugs, fights, and theft. The discipline of military life and faith in God helped him recover from his traumatic childhood and empowers him to help others. Today, Victor focuses his attention on the plights of those affected by ISIS, troubled juvenile offenders, and supporting military personnel from all branches including the special operations community.

Twin brothers, David and Jason Benham, are former professional baseball players, nationally acclaimed entrepreneurs, and best selling authors. Their rise to success earned them a reality show with HGTV that was set to air in the fall of 2014 — yet the show was abruptly canceled because of their commitment to Biblical values. Listen in as they discuss: faith in the workplace, leading your family, and the impact of Godly men who genuinely live their faith in all areas of life.“Our dad would always say, if your theology is not your biography, then your theology is worthless. In other words, you can talk and pray all things God, but if it doesn't translate into the way that you live, act, and conduct yourself, whether it's in the marketplace, behind a pulpit or wherever you are, then your theology is worthless.”

John Stonestreet and Ken explore issues of critical theory, the “nonessential” church and the necessity of mentoring the next generation of Christian men. “As Christian men, we love our families, care for our families, disciple our kids, take care of what we can't take care of and we mentor the boy at church who doesn't have a dad. It is the responsibility of men to mentor these boys that are lacking father figures so we can lift them up.”Stonestreet also comments on the speed of cultural change: “what was unthinkable 10 years ago is unquestionable today.” Listen in to hear the discussion.John Stonestreet serves as president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He’s a sought-after author and speaker on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education, and apologetics. John is the daily voice of BreakPoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture founded by the late Chuck Colson. He is also the voice of the Point, a daily one-minute feature on worldview, apologetics, and cultural issues.

“When God allows a problem into your life, don’t look at it through human eyes. Ask your father, what is it for? Because he always has a bigger adventure for us than we can ever anticipate. So, don’t mistake His opportunities. When God presents an opportunity to take a stand, take it.”

Your host Ken Harrison is joined by Kelly Shackelford, President and CEO of First Liberty Institute, to discuss current realities in fighting for our religious freedoms. “If you lose THIS you will lose all of your freedoms.” Listen in to learn how you can make a difference.

Your host Ken Harrison is joined by Senator James Lankford as they discuss the upcoming Presidential election, the goal of any leader in your life, and what a moral role model looks like. Ken jumps right in and asks the hard hitting question, “How can you, being a Christian, vote for Donald Trump?” Senator Lankford lays out his thoughts on voting and how supporting President Trump lines up with his own personal beliefs of getting work done together and helping support every American, every race, and every neighborhood.

Your host Ken Harrison is joined by Pastor Sam Rodriguez to discuss why this election is so incredibly important. Ken affectionately refers to Pastor Sam as one of his favorite speaking pastors yet today they are talking all about politics. Listen in to hear how Pastor Sam Rodriguez is following his mission to reconcile Billy Graham with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pastor Sam is all about preaching and engaging the public sphere. Listen to learn more about how he does this on a regular basis.