The Star City Podcast with Bryan Smith First Roanoke Media

The Middle East is the focus of every major nation on earth and the subject of countless resolutions and reports at the United Nations. Today on Star City, special guest Sonia Waters will tell us why this is and what the Bible says about God's Plans for the Middle East leading up to the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Have you ever heard of the Sudan Interior Missions or SIM for short? Probably not and did you know that this mission organization began in Africa at the start of the twentieth century? On today’s Star City Podcast, we’ll learn how SIM is helping Christians worldwide use their personal skills and spiritual gifts to engage in God’s Kingdom Work in sharing the Gospel with others who have yet to believe.

Do you remember going to Vacation Bible School when you were a child? This summer, many churches will open their doors for an entire week to welcome children for fun, games, songs, and the chance to learn what God says to all of us in His Word. Today on Star City we’ll be talking with 2 Moms about why Vacation Bible School might be one of the most critical weeks of the year.

Have you ever thought about the pressures and problems, not to mention the dangers, that men and women serving in law enforcement face in their effort to serve us? The Bible says that God has put kings and governments over us in authority according to His Will and for the accomplishment of His plans. In this podcast, you will hear from Officer Rick Jarrell about the significance of remembering those who serve us on National Law Enforcement Week.

Do you have a mindset to pray? How would you describe the idea of a “prayer culture” at home and at church? If you want to see your prayer life as well as your Christian life truly transformed, then it's time to refocus on God by making sure you have the right purposes and goals whenever you pray. Today’s guest Dr. Daniel Henderson will be talking about how Christ Followers can learn the power of transforming prayer.

The pressures and temptations confronting high school and middle school teens have never been as intense or dangerous as they are today. On this podcast we’ll talk with Student Minister Anthony Talley about what Christian parents and youth workers can do to help guide their teens through the increasing anti-Christian biases families are encountering in this generation.