Word Sound & Power Hour

Why is the Man in White appearing to so many Muslims in dreams and visions? Hear Guryel Ali’s riveting story of leaving Islam, finding Jesus, and loving his Muslim community. Learn about his book “Know Yourself, Loved”, his variety of music, and his impact around the world. Be inspired by his remarkable son Christian and the deep connection they share. Listen to all this and more, in this episode of the Word Sound and Power Hour.

Join our very special guest, Brother R, who has experienced intense persecution in the Middle East. Hear about his life before and after encountering Jesus Christ, and how he was called to live preaching to those who jailed and persecuted him. Be encouraged by his insight in loving Muslims, and by his words to the Church to keep a focus on what’s truly important in life, living faithfully to God more than being safe and comfortable. This is the Word, Sound, and Power Hour.

Welcome back for Part 2 with Pastor Mike McClure unpacking the controversies of Calvary Chapel San Jose receiving the most fines in America. Hear the shocking statistics on Covid deaths compared to suicide, the care for mental health, and treating people like adults. Consider the ideas surrounding shepherding over Zoom, encouraging others to open up, honoring God above man, and current accusations. As a special update, stay tuned at the end of this episode to hear the recent good news concerning the ruling of the Supreme Court. This is the Word Sound and Power hour.

Do you know about the Finest Church in America? That is the church with the most fines and penalties from the government for COVID era gatherings? Join Pastor Mike McClure and Pastor Mark Mohr for the Word Sound and Power Hour. Learn about the controversies of gathering in San Jose for church, speaking to judges and leaders, and garnering fines of above 2 million dollars; all for the sake of trying to support the San Jose community in this difficult time.

Welcome to the Word, Sound, and Power Hour! Hear behind the scenes stories of the newest Christafari album, Reggae Christmas 2: Reason for the Season. Pastor Mark Mohr and Connor Lott open up in this interview with Sienna Hicks from ZuMagazine, about the stories and production process behind this project. They express their hopes that people truly see, that among all the festivities of Christmas, that Jesus Christ is the Light of the World, and the Reason for the Season.

How much do you know about the Rastafari faith? Join one of the most educated Christian clergymen as he dives deep into the faith and culture of Rastafari and how to evangelize this beloved people group. Hear about his unique ways of preaching, his controversial writings that provoke deep thought, and the projects he’s pursuing now to equip others around the world. Hear about the history and narrative of Ras Tafari, Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, and how to respectfully challenge the beliefs of a Rasta without losing a friend.

How do you reach people that seem truly out of reach? Hear the stories surrounding the cutting edge ministry of Pastor Bob Beeman the founder of Sanctuary International. Learn how he reaches metalheads, vampires, and outsiders in 21 countries. Learn about the birth of Christafari at Sanctuary, how he ordained Mark, and the continued sharpening of each other in ministry.

Website: http://sanctuaryinternational.com/pb/

The Word of God says the Lord has put “eternity in their hearts.” Learn of the incredible cultural compasses that God has provided around the world to make himself known to all people! Be amazed by the redemptive analogies unearthed by renown author Don Richardson and his son Steve Richardson. Find out how an unreached people group was transformed through the Word of God and a revelation about the Lord’s Peace Child. Be encouraged by how God meets His creation in every culture, displaying His eternal power and love to all people.

How does someone live a life of fame and success but still feel empty? Learn how at the top of the world in music, Chris Rodriguera of The Hot Rain Band, experienced what the world had to offer but was never content until he finally encountered Jesus. Now in officer training for the Salvation Army, hear how Chris is serving the Lord through service and through music.

Are you dreaming too small for God? What are God’s dreams for us? Join Dr. Benny Prasad as he describes his journey of almost killing himself, to finding Jesus and traveling to all 245 countries in the world in the shortest period of time, breaking the world record. Hear how dependence on God defined his journey, and how he uses his unique style of music to proclaim the truth of Jesus wherever he goes.

Do Jesus’ claims actually line up with science, history, and logic? Join Josh McDowell as he describes how an alcoholic father, traumatic childhood abuse, and trying to prove Christians wrong brought him to become one of the most prominent apologetic voices of the century. Be encouraged by his radical transformation and his past and current work for Christ, that is changing the hearts and minds of people around the world.

How does one transition from being a major drug dealer in South America that’s been imprisoned for a host of crimes to leading a major mission’s organization? Join Gwynn Lewis, founder of Sowers International, and Mark Mohr as they discuss Gwynn’s life as a criminal, how he became a Christian, his journey back to the US, and the founding of Sowers International.

Hear the life changing stories of reggae legend Papa San, and his journey as a new believer in the secular music industry. Enjoy this episode.

Do you know the true impact of the Salvation Army? Join Major Marion Platt, Officer of the Memphis Salvation Army, as he describes his calling to the Salvation Army and how God has moved and continues to move in that ministry. Hear riveting stories of the Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), the Church, racial justice, the iconic donuts and so much more...

Have you ever felt misunderstood? Join Christafari as they provide answers to the most common misconceptions people have had regarding the band over the last 30 years. Why don’t they smoke weed, is the name Jah appropriate to use, can you use reggae to worship God, and many more.

Join Christafari as they discuss their song Imigongo and the stories revolving around it’s creation. Learn about the unique Rwandan art form called Imigingo and its comparison to our lives. Find out how out of the biggest brokenness can come amazing stories of redemption. Featuring stories from Justin, Nikita, Markus & ziza. Also featuring Connor & Kawehena. This podcast was prerecorded in early March at the onset of COVID 19.

How do you find the love of your life? Listen to Mark and Avion finish sharing their love story about getting married, going through the challenges of her deportation, miscarriage, and more. Hear their marital advice on how to create the perfect list for finding the love of your life.

How do you move from a broken heart, molestation, rape, divorce, and trauma to true love? Hear the riveting story of how Mark and Avion found healing, met and began falling in love.
Guests: Mark, Avion, Kawehena, Ziza Forever Mohr

Why should we take a moment to pray? Hear the stories behind Christafari’s new song “Moment To Pray” as we discuss Avion’s upbringing and the difficulties she faced including molestation. Learn how she found healing and hope through prayer.

How does a person keep in step with the Holy Spirit amidst tribulations? Join Mark Mohr and Marla Richie as they discuss Spirit-Led Leadership, and how Pastor Mark followed the Spirit while navigating Christafari through the toughest storms of life.

Let’s face it, the church will never be the same after this. Given this time of drastic change in the body of Christ, is there anything else that we should fix or adjust while while we are at it? Join Christafari as they dissect the good, the bad, and the ugly of the church, and how it can be changed for the better in this season.

Join us as Pastor Mark Mohr shares a new perspective on Easter weekend in light of this pandemic. Enjoy understanding the passover, partaking in communion, and learning deeper about the resurrection story during Christafari’s Reggae Resurrection Service.

Join us as we discuss how Jesus is the medicine for the world, even if every illness isn’t healed. Hear incredible stories of miracles Christafari has witnessed around the globe. Featured in this episode are Mark Mohr, Avion Blackman, Justin Nalimu, and Connor Lott.

Join pastor Mark Mohr from Christafari as he unpacks the heart behind the lyrics of their new Pandemic single and how Christafari managed to record and film the entire a video under quarantine.

On today's episode Christafari gives you 13 ways that you can do more than just survive, but truly thrive during this COVID 19 crisis. Inspired by their life experiences as Musicianaries and Philippians 4:11-14, we learn the true secret of being content in any and every circumstance.