Christian Devotions Speak Up!

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when Scott talks playoff baseball and Jesus with former Los Angeles Angels player Terry Evans. Terry Evans was born and raised in Dublin, GA, where he continued to live until he graduated from Trinity Christian School in 2000. He went on to attend Middle Georgia College for two years before being drafted and signing with the St. Louis Cardinals. After five minor league seasons, Terry made his first big league appearance in 2007 with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He played in parts of three Major League seasons with the Angels and eleven full seasons in the minor leagues with St. Louis, Anaheim, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Kansas City. Terry retired after the 2012 season with the Kansas City Royals organization and came on staff with UPI full time October 1st of 2012. Terry is the chaplain for the Atlanta Braves and currently resides on the north side of Atlanta, in Woodstock, where he leads Bible studies for current and former players around the A

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Blogger/Editor Lyneta Smith shares her passion to write for God. Lyneta Smith lives and works her dream job in Spring Hill, TN. She has published hundreds of articles and stories, including Clubhouse Junior, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Living Light News. As a self-professed word nerd, she delights in helping others shape their manuscripts and has edited many works of fiction and non-fiction. Last summer she graduated summa cum laude from Oregon State University and plans to pursue a post-graduate editing certificate. When she’s not writing or editing, you can find her cooking for her family, puttering in the garden, or playing with her Boston terrier. Contact Lyneta at lyneta.l.smith@gmail.com, and find her blog at www.lynetasmith.com. 

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Blogger/Editor Lyneta Smith shares her passion to write for God. Lyneta Smith lives and works her dream job in Spring Hill, TN as a writer and public speaker. She has published hundreds of articles and stories, including Clubhouse Junior, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Living Light News. Last summer she graduated summa cum laude from Oregon State University. Currently, she's working on her memoir, Curtain Call.  Contact Lyneta at lyneta.l.smith@gmail.com, and find her blog at www.lynetasmith.com. 

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP!  as Kirk Cousins outlines how he went from a small-time high school recruit to a Big Ten All-Star and now a Washington Redskin. Three-time team captain, Kirk Cousins is currently considered one of the most successful quarterbacks in Michigan State University history, holding MSU records for passing yards, touchdowns, completions, and more. In addition to his success on the gridiron, Kirk was named Academic All-Big Ten four years in a row, and he was selected as the 2011 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award winner in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. In 2012, Kirk was drafted by the Washington Redskins, where he has continued to inspire on and off the field. The son of Don and MaryAnn Cousins, Kirk grew up in Holland, Michigan, with his siblings, Kyle and Karalyne. Game Changer is his first book and outlines a God-led life. Game Changer: Faith, Football & Finding Your Way is his first book and outlines a God-led life. Cousins gives readers an inside l

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Linda Wright of Hearing God Ministries joins to share her testimony of moving from heartache to the love of Jesus Christ. Linda Wright is a speaker and an author who has a heart to fulfill Isaiah 61:1-3. She loves to share her story of triumph over some of life's toughest trials and her journey with the Lord of how He brought her out of the pit with the determination that she will never go back.  Linda is passionate and has a mandate from the Lord to teach and equip the Body of Christ on hearing God’s voice, especially during trials. Currently, Linda's burden is for those who serve the Body, which has led to the birthing of the National Pastors and Leaders Healing Conferences now being held annually in Arizona.   Prior to Hearing God Ministries, Linda worked as a missionary in Hollywood. She created and co-wrote The Last Miracle (Sky Angel, TBN) and co-produced the NBC hit movie A Champion’s Fight (now airing on Lifetime as Shattered Hearts). Recently, L

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Linda Wright of Hearing God Ministries joins to share her testimony of moving from heartache to the love of Jesus Christ. Linda Wright is a speaker and an author who has a heart to fulfill Isaiah 61:1-3. She loves to share her story of triumph over some of life's toughest trials and her journey with the Lord of how He brought her out of the pit with the determination that she will never go back.  Linda is passionate and has a mandate from the Lord to teach and equip the Body of Christ on hearing God’s voice, especially during trials. Currently, Linda's burden is for those who serve the Body, which has led to the birthing of the National Pastors and Leaders Healing Conferences now being held annually in Arizona.   Prior to Hearing God Ministries, Linda worked as a missionary in Hollywood. She created and co-wrote The Last Miracle (Sky Angel, TBN) and co-produced the NBC hit movie A Champion’s Fight (now airing on Lifetime as Shattered Hearts). Recently, L

Jim Sonefeld, or Soni, as he's known by many, is the drummer for Hootie & the Blowfish and a Christian solo artist. He started his music career playing drums in the basement of his childhood home in Illinois. He was musically influenced by a variety of classic rock and R&B bands such as Creedence Clearwater Revival, Blood, Sweat, & Tears, Elton John, and Led Zeppelin. At age twenty-one, while attending the University of South Carolina, Sonefeld joined his first band. Armed with what he describes as "a flashy mullet and a challenged fashion sense," he played in various cover bands around Columbia during the mid to late 80s. In1989, he joined up with some like-minded fellows called Hootie and the Blowfish, who were also attending the university. The band toured regionally while honing their craft. After signing a record deal with Atlantic Records, the band released their full-length debut album Cracked Rear View in the summer of 1994. They have sold more than 25 million records since then and have

Jim Sonefeld, or Soni, as he's known by many, is the drummer for Hootie & the Blowfish and a Christian solo artist. He started his music career playing drums in the basement of his childhood home in Illinois.  At age twenty-one, while attending the University of South Carolina, Sonefeld joined his first band. Armed with what he describes as "a flashy mullet and a challenged fashion sense," he played in various cover bands around Columbia during the mid to late 80s. In1989, he joined up with some like-minded fellows called Hootie and the Blowfish, who were also attending the university. The band toured regionally while honing their craft. After signing a record deal with Atlantic Records, the band released their full-length debut album Cracked Rear View in the summer of 1994. They have sold more than 25 million records since then and have toured worldwide. Sonefeld has been one of the main songwriters in the band, writing several of their early hits, including Hold my hand and Time. The band still plays a

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey discusses the difficult role of the pastor’s wife with Nan Jones. Nan Jones is an author/speaker who uses the words of her heart to assist fellow Christians in discovering the presence of God in their darkest hour. Her devotional blog, Morning Glory, has become a place of community for Christians to find encouragement in God’s Word and comfort in His presence. She has been published in several anthologies, as well as the online inspirational sites Christian Devotions and Inspire a Fire. She is thrilled to announce her debut book, The Perils of a Pastor’s Wife, released June 30, 2015 by Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. When Nan is not writing, she enjoys leading prayer retreats, Bible studies, or sharing God’s love as keynote speaker for special events. She is becoming known by her brand, Even so, I walk in the Presence of the Lord, as she teaches her audience to go beyond the veil to find God’s presence.

Born in Athens, Georgia as the middle of three sons to Larry and Rhonwyn Kendrick. He grew up in Smyrna, GA and graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor's degree in Communications. Worked as a Christian DJ for two radio stations before attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and being ordained into the ministry. Served as a minister to college students in Marietta, GA for four years. Married his wife, Christina, and moved to Albany, GA where he served as Associate Pastor of Media at Sherwood Baptist Church. While at Sherwood, he founded Sherwood Pictures and began writing, producing, acting, and directing feature films. Also co-wrote three novels and the Love Dare, which made it to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Alex and his wife now have six children.