Lifespring! Podcast

Jesus Music pioneer, Chuck Girard passed away today, Monday August 11, 2025, according to his wife. This is her post from Instagram at about 2 pm, pacific time: “This is Chuck’s wife, Karen. It is with great sorrow, yet also great joy, to let you know that Chuck has moved to Heaven and will be... The post Lifespring!214-Jesus Music Pioneer Chuck Girard Went To Be With The Lord Today first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Hey there. Welcome to a special edition of the Lifespring! show. These days my time is such that I rarely produce an episode of this show, so I guess they’re all special editions, right? The reason for today’s show is to give my response to the recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United... The post Lifespring!213 “How Does the SCOTUS Decision On Same Sex Marriage Affect Every U.S. Citizen?” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Here is the complete version of the special edition of the Christmas Story recorded especially for the Lifespring! Why Christmas Show and whychristmas.com A HUGE thank you to everyone who’s taken part in the recording. Steve and James are very grateful! The Christmas Story Cast Gabriel: Anthony Getting – http://gettig.net Mary: Karmyn Tyler – http://karmyntyler.com... The post REPOST: The Lifespring! Why Christmas Story first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

On this comeback episode we take a quick look back at the beginning of the Lifespring! podcast and peek at what’s ahead! Yes, there is a future for the Lifespring! podcast!!! Here are links to the interviews mentioned: Steven and Maryanne Abbate “The Fifth Quarter” Jimmie Bratcher “Interview With Jimmie Bratcher: Is Christian Blues An Oxymoron?” Kathi Brixey “Faith Personified”... The post Lifespring! 212 “Celebrating 10 Years” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Big thanks to Today’s guest is Dan Merchant, sometimes known as the bumper sticker man. He spent three years making a film called, Lord Save Us From Your Followers. I was really affected by this film, and had the pleasure of welcoming Dan into my home just a few days ago to talk about it.... The post Lifespring!196 “Lord, Save Us From Your Followers” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Brought to you in part by: Steve Webb Voiceovers Bryan Duncan’s Hogwash Audiobook On today’s show, i’ll share an email conversation I recently had with someone about faith…or the perceived lack thereof, why it’s been so long since the last ls show, news from the Webb front, and some great new music! Music Edwin Derricutt... The post Lifespring!195 “A Question of Faith” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

A short little show for Thanksgiving. My Thanks I’m thankful to God for his faithfulness. And thankful that he uses people to manifest that faithfulness. Thankful for people who listen to that still small voice that He sometimes uses to nudge them to encourage someone, even when all may seem well with the person. I’m... The post Lifespring!194 “Thanksgiving 2009” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  As I record this, the date is November 13, 2009. and it’s about 10:30 p.m. Almost exactly five years ago at this very hour I spoke very nervously into a microphone at the back of the sanctuary of what was then known as calvary temple, and recorded the very first Christian podcast not based... The post Lifespring!193 “As Stable As Jello” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  What’s In It For Me? We’re living in some trying times, aren’t we? Well, instead of looking at circumstances, let’s look at who God is and what it means to be His, shall we? I mean, after all, if it doesn’t make any difference in the here and now, when things are so difficult,... The post Lifespring!192 “He Restores My Soul” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Thanks to our FANTASTIC advertisers! Please support ’em!   Just click on the images above to learn more about each great company. ON TODAY’S SHOW We’ve got a jam packed show today. We talk about the “Ten Commandments vs Faith”, and because so many of you have asked me about my opinion of the best... The post Lifespring!191 “The Ten Commandments vs Faith and a Review of The Shack” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Thanks to our FANTASTIC advertisers! Please support ’em!   Just click on the images above to learn more about each great company. ON TODAY’S SHOW In today’s culture of pluralism, it has become acceptable to give equal time to ideas and faiths and lifestyles that once would have NOT have been acceptable. I choose to... The post Lifespring!190 “For Whom Do You Stand?” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

TOPIC This is going to be a different sort of Lifespring. I owe you an explanation for the long absence, and it’ll take a while to do that, so let’s call this episode of Lifespring the State of Steve Address. I promise to try not to bore you like some presidents do with their state... The post Lifespring!189 “The State of Steve” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

On Today’s Show Hosted by Steve Webb Perseverance is something that many of us need to focus on in these troubled times, and the Bible has many things to say on this subject. Steve Webb shares many of the scriptures dealing with this. We open today’s show with a powerful statement by Dr. S.M. Lockridge... The post Lifespring!188 “Persevere Through the Trials” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Where Is The Meaning? With all the turmoil and loss of financial and many other types of stability, we take some lessons from Solomon and the book of Ecclesiastes. Music On Today’s Show Jimmie Bratcher’s “One Rock”                 Storms : Songs for the Heart When It Hurts” Big... The post Lifespring!187 “Where Is The Meaning In Life?” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Today’s Main Show Topic Have you read J.I. Packer’s book, “Knowing God”? I highly recommend it. Among other topics, today’s show is based somewhat on this great book. Do you “know” God, or do you “know” God? Are you like the Hebrews in your knowledge of God, or like the Greeks? Listen to the show... The post Lifespring!186 “Knowing God” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Take Inventory Are you a better person now, at the beginning of 2009 than you were a year ago, at the beginning of 2008? Are you happy with yourself as a follower of Jesus, as a spouse, a parent, a friend, an employee? Is there room for improvement in one or more of these areas?... The post Lifespring!185 “Seven Steps To Success In 2009” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Lots of great music on this special edition of Lifespring! David Phelps…”Hallelujah!” [HTML1] Greener…”Christmas Song” Doug Boldt…”Hark! The Herald Angels Sing with Angels We Have Heard On High” . . . . . . Steve McDonald…”Happy Christmas” Chuck Girard…”The Heart Of Christmas” The Rad Dudes…”Christmas In Malibu” Dean Martin…”Jingle Bells (Dan The Automator Remix)” Woody... The post Lifespring!184 “Special Christmas Music Show” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

This is a real departure for the show! Kenny Metcalf, whom I interviewed on Lifespring!176, used to cohost aradio show with Mark Christian. On today’s show you’ll be hearing an interview they did with Habib Bardowell, which never aired. It’s an entertaining listen! Find Habib’s music here. We listen to a call from Matt Mattero,... The post Lifespring!183 “Kenny, Mark, and Habib” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Folks, as I record this, we are two weeks away from Christmas, and I really feel like we need to be encouraged. We need to hear from God. Let’s face it, as we listen to the news, or read the paper, or scan through our RSS subscriptions, the world is in pretty bad shape. The... The post Lifespring!182 “And Now For Some GOOD News!” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Thanks! Special thanks, as always, to our wonderful listeners who faithfully help support Lifespring Media. Also, big thanks to Covenant Eyes! I believe in these guys, and recommend that you check out their internet accountability software and filtering software. Get 30 days free when you use promo code: Lifespring. Click here for more information. How... The post Lifespring!178 “How Much Should I Give?” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

First The show has so much more than what you see below, but this is the basic text of today’s message. You have to listen to the show for all the yummy extra content. Don’t miss it!!! Watch What You Say! The power of the spoken word is incredible. Its effect is so often underestimated... The post Lifespring!171 “The Tongue: More Powerful Than A Locomotive” TOLL FREE Comment Line (877)433-9091 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Disclaimer: This episode of Lifespring! deals with the subject of internet pornography. If you deem this topic inappropriate, or if there are minors within the sound of my voice, you may want to listen at another time. If you are a minor, please ask your parents to listen to this episode before you do, so... The post Lifespring!169 “The Perfect Sin: Internet Pornography” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Ok. Show of hands. Raise your hand if you are addicted to internet connectivity. Since this show is primarily downloaded from the internet, I’m going to make the assumption that most of you are fairly well internet savvy, and some of you are complete geeks, and you are connected nearly 24/7. What happens when you... The post Lifespring!168 “Addicted To Connectivity” TOLL FREE Comment Line (800)433-9091 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Hoo boy. She’s all over the place. She’s rich. She’s famous. She’s number two on the iTunes store’s most popular podcast list, and number one in the religion category. And I’ve been getting lots of questions from listeners and family members and church members. What about this teaching that Oprah Winfrey is doing on this... The post Lifespring!167 “O Is For Oprah” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Where’s The Evidence? I was recently having a fatherly discussion with one of my sons…whose identity will remain anonymous for reasons that will soon become crystal clear. At times the discussion became, shall we say, animated. You see, report cards came out in the weekend mail. Listen to the show to hear the rest… What... The post Lifespring!166 “Where Is The Evidence?” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

A new and different kind of show today. We have to mix it up once in a while, right? 🙂 Today I tell four stories, and connect them with songs. The four stories are entitled “This Is Good”, “Tug of War”, “The Refiner’s Fire”, and “When I Say, ‘I Am A Christian.'” Today’s Music Kerri... The post Lifespring!165 “Story Time” TOLL FREE Comment Line (877)433-9091 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

We’re blowing it, friends. “Outsiders” don’t think very highly of us. According to the book “unChristian”, we are looked upon with skepticism and suspicion. Ouch. Here’s a link to the book: unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity… and Why It Matters Listen to the show for what I think might just be... The post Lifespring!163 “How To Really Follow Jesus” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.