On The Edge with Ken Harrison
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsKen is the chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers. Ken’s mission is to provide executive leadership and strategic direction to the ministry while inspiring men to be bold, humble and ambitious about their faith. Harrison also serves as CEO of WaterStone, a Christian Community Foundation that gives away over $1 million per week to build God’s Kingdom. He started his career as an LAPD street cop in the notorious Watts/Compton area. There he received numerous commendations and awards.
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Ken Harrison, Signing Off
March 24, 2022 14:23 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBThanks for tuning in, subscribing, and supporting “On The Edge with Ken Harrison.” Keep an eye out for Ken’s next project coming this summer. In the meantime, follow Ken Harrison on social media to stay connected! Instagram: @kenrharrison Twitter: @kenrharrison
Tim Dunn Series - Part 4: Fatherhood
March 17, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBWhat do you do when your child shows you conditional love as a way of pushing back against parental authority? How do you raise up a child in the Lord who is rebelling every step of the way? In the fourth part of the Tim Dunn Series, Tim and Ken discuss fatherhood and showing your children unconditional love. Tim explains something that he believes to be a key to child-rearing: Unconditional acceptance but not unconditional approval. “If you try to control your children, you're go...
Tim Dunn Series - Part 3: Money and Stewardship
March 03, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBIf we all decided to give all of our money away at the same time, what would happen? It would be a game of hot potato: one man giving his money away to another who would give it away to the next, and on and on. We are not called necessarily to give away all of our money, we are called to steward it! How are you stewarding yours? In the third part of the Tim Dunn Series, Tim and Ken discuss how God has called us to be shrewd stewards and great investors of the gifts we have been g...
Tim Dunn Series - Part 2: What Determines Success?
February 24, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBWhat exactly defines success? Your income? The size of your home? The value of your 401k? While all of these things may be a side effect of living a successful life, they do not define it. In the second part of the Tim Dunn Series, Tim and Ken discuss work ethic, mindset, and mentality and how they relate to and determine success. “The main thing a great leader does in any organization is they focus on building structures. Structure determines behavior and is anything that is a ...
Tim Dunn Part 1: Can We Control Our Salvation?
February 17, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBWhen we are “saved”, what are we being delivered from and what are we being delivered to? This is one of the many topics discussed by Ken Harrison with his guest Tim Dunn. Tim Dunn is the co-founder and CEO of CrownQuest Operating. He is also the author of Yellow Balloons: Power for Living Life Above the Circumstances. In addition to his writing and business accolades, Tim co-founded Midland Classical Academy in 1998, a non-profit, K-12 learning institution. In this episode, Tim ...
Faith and Football with Saints’ Demario Davis and Chad Hennings
February 10, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBChad Hennings, Promise Keepers board member and former Dallas Cowboy, hosts a conversation with New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis. Last year, Demario was the recipient of the 2021 Super Bowl Breakfast Prestigious Character Award. In honor of this year’s Super Bowl Breakfast, Demario and Chad met up to discuss football and faith. (Don’t forget to tune in for this year’s Super Bowl Breakfast—hosted by Sage Steele and featuring Russell Wilson as this year’s award recipient!...
Rebroadcast: “Excellence isn’t a destination - it’s an identity” with Chad Hennings
February 03, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MB“Excellence isn’t a destination - it’s an identity” with Chad Hennings This 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 b...
Rebroadcast: The Benham Brothers Reveal the Secret of Courage
January 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBTwin 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...
Gene Getz on Salvation by Grace Through Faith and the Promises of Revelation
January 20, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBThis is the second episode in a two-part series. With the “end of times” laid out in Revelation, it is tempting to speculate on if Jesus is coming back in our lifetime. Gene Getz shares his insight on when the Lord might be returning and how we should live in the meantime. Gene Getz, author of The Measure of a Man, is director for the Center for Church Renewal and is pastor of Fellowship Bible Church, Plano, Texas. He is also an adjunct professor in pastoral studies at Dallas The...
Gene Getz on Reaching the Other Side of Illness and Depression
January 13, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBWhen COVID-19 threatened to take his life, Gene Getz did not give up. Instead, he allowed the experience to renew his relationship with his family and friends and to remind others that God is always faithful. Gene Getz, author of The Measure of a Man, is director for the Center for Church Renewal and is pastor of Fellowship Bible Church, Plano, Texas. He is also an adjunct professor in pastoral studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. In this episode, Gene and Ken talk about Gene’...
Jeff Myers on the Social Contagion of Gender Dysphoria
January 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBScience tells us that gender boils down to X and Y chromosomes, but scientists and psychologists tell us that gender is a choice. How do we reconcile these obvious contradictions? When “facts” are twisted and sold as subjective, Christians must fight for objective truth. Dr. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries in Manitou Springs, CO. Dr. Myers’ many books and video courses on the Christian worldview and social issues include “Secrets of Great Communicators,” “Secrets of the World-...
Dr. Meg Meeker on Biblical Parenting through Gender Confusion Part 2
December 30, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThis is the second episode in a two-part series. As a father, how do you stand at the helm of your ship and guide and direct your crew—your family—in love? Are you, the captain, respected and trusted as a leader? Dr. Meg Meeker shares suggestions for parenting children through gender dysphoria, away from the lies of our culture, and towards Jesus Christ. Dr. Meg Meeker is a pediatrician with more than 30 years of experience, mother of four, and grandmother of six. She has authored...
Dr. Meg Meeker on Biblical Parenting through Gender Confusion
December 23, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBHow do you move forward if you feel like you have already failed as a father? How would you respond to a child questioning their gender identity? These are some of the hard questions asked and answered in this part one episode with Dr. Meg Meeker. Dr. Meg Meeker is a pediatrician with more than 30 years of experience, mother of four, and grandmother of six. She has authored 7 books including “Strong Father, Strong Daughter” and has spoken globally about raising up the next generati...
On the Edge with Ken Harrison,’ Pastor Choco de Jesús Talks About Overcoming Abandonment
December 16, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBAt 8 years old, Pastor Wilfredo “Choco” de Jesús was abandoned by his father, failed the third grade for not being able to read or write, and found himself navigating the gang-filled landscape of inner-city Chicago. But through all this, God was faithful. Pastor Choco overcame and used what he learned along the way to serve the Kingdom of God. Pastor Choco is the former senior pastor of New Life Covenant Ministries, founder of the Chicago Dream Center, author of “Love Them Anyway...
Chris Norton on How He Found Hope on the Sidelines
December 09, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBWhat do you do when the unthinkable happens? Chris Norton was faced with this question when, after a tragic football accident, he was told by doctors he would never walk again. Chris is the coauthor of The Seven Longest Yards, subject of the film 7 Yards: The Chris Norton Story and a motivational speaker sharing the story of how a life-altering football injury shaped his life for the better. In this episode, Chris and Ken discuss how faith, radical responsibility, community, and h...
Dallas Jenkins Talks "The Chosen" and His Rollercoaster Ride in Hollywood
December 02, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBFor more than 20 years, Dallas Jenkins worked to make it in the film industry. But it wasn’t until his feature-length film bombed at the box office that he stopped caring what Hollywood thought—and began working on a project that would touch millions. Dallas is the director and producer of “The Chosen,” the acclaimed series on the life of Jesus and most successful media crowdfund project to date. “The Chosen” has been watched by tens of millions of people across the world and endor...
Addison Bevere Explains Why God Chose to Use Imperfect People to Spread His Glory
November 18, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBKen Harrison is joined by author, speaker, and COO of Messenger International Addison Bevere. Bevere describes the power of a parent's humble apology by sharing his own experience with his father, John Bevere, why God chooses to carry out His Kingdom's work through imperfect people, and how to release yourself from the overwhelming pressure of cancel culture.
Dr. Hugh Ross Explains His Reasons to Believe Through Sound Science and Testable Truth
November 11, 2021 15:33 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBKen Harrison is joined by Canadian astrophysicist and the Founder of Reasons to Believe, Dr. Hugh Ross. Ross describes his view on creationism, how scientific evidence supports Scripture, and the primary reason why God created the universe as a tool to eradicate evil once and for all.
"On The Edge" with Addison Bevere: Part 2
November 04, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBKen Harrison is joined by author, speaker, and COO of Messenger International Addison Bevere. Bevere shares how we can redirect our differences to constructively work together, rather than let them divide us, what will happen if we are not intentional with God's Word, and why he strongly encourages parents to create a space of patience for their children.
"On The Edge" with Addison Bevere: Part 1
October 28, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBKen Harrison is joined by author, speaker, and COO of Messenger International Addison Bevere. Bevere shares how we can ditch our comfort zones and step into the obedience of God, what his parent's (John and Lisa Bevere) unwavering openness to God taught him, and why the Kingdom of God flourishes best through relationships and the empowerment of others.
Jordan Raynor Breaks Down Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive
October 21, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBKen Harrison is joined by serial entrepreneur and best-selling author Jordan Raynor. Raynor shares how Jesus' lifestyle led him to be purposeful, present, and productive, what we can achieve by being fully present at work and home, and why having a rich prayer life without distraction is essential.
Dr. Jeff Myers Unpacks Marxism in America
October 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBKen Harrison is joined by Summit Ministries' President, Dr. Jeff Myers. Myers shares how he is equipping the rising generation to champion a biblical worldview, what Marxism in America really means, and why America's founding fathers made the distinction that the government doesn't give us our rights, God does.
Matt Brown Outlines How to Champion Truth Without Compromise
October 07, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBKen Harrison is joined by evangelist Matt Brown. Brown shares the moment God called on him to share the message of the Gospel, why Christians have a great responsibility to represent God to a watching world, and how to boldly stand up for God’s better way while still extending His grace.
Former Governor Bill Haslam Unpacks How Christians Can Be a Key to Reuniting America
September 30, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBKen Harrison is joined by the former two-term governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam. Haslam shares his journey from seminary school to politics, why he challenges the belief that politics requires moral compromise, and how Christians can be a key to reuniting America by becoming involved in the public square.
PK Event Highlights: Part 2
September 23, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBIn this episode, Ken chooses a handful of encouraging highlights from Promise Keepers' 2021 Men's Conference at AT&T Stadium. Hear from uplifting leaders like Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin (Ret.), former Dallas Cowboy Johnathan Evans, best- selling author and mentor A.R. Bernard, and more.
PK Event Highlights: Part 1
September 16, 2021 14:05 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this episode, Ken chooses a handful of encouraging highlights from Promise Keepers' 2021 Men's Conference at AT&T Stadium. Hear from uplifting leaders like Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, best-selling author Dr. Les Parrott, former Dallas Cowboy Chad Hennings, and more.
Ken Harrison Shares the Moment God Called on Him and Said, "Are You Willing to Be as Ambitious for My Kingdom as You Were for Yours?"
September 09, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this week's episode, host Ken Harrison shares his personal journey to Christ, how his time serving in the LAPD significantly shaped his 20s, and why he made the decision to turn in his badge and pursue a different career path, leading him to successfully grow and sell the majority of his business to the second-largest commercial real estate company in the world, and later pursue leadership roles at Waterstone and Promise Keepers.
Q&A with Ken Harrison: Part 3
September 02, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBThis week Ken switches things up by answering listener's burning questions. After hearing Ken's straightforward advice, be ready to activate your inner warrior as a Christian man and empower men around you to do the same. Caller questions: 1. How do I pivot from the excitement from a church service or a live Christian event to action and application? 2. How do I, as a female, connect with and trust men when I grew up with a father who was not present? 3. How do we encourage th...
Q&A with Ken Harrison: Part 2
August 26, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBThis week Ken switches things up by answering listener's burning questions. After hearing Ken's straightforward advice, be ready to activate your inner warrior as a Christian man and empower men around you to do the same. Caller questions: 1. I hear men around me talking about how they hear God speak directly to them. I haven't had this experience. Am I doing something wrong? 2. How do I recognize Satan actively working in my life? 3. Why is it important for Christian men to ha...
Q&A with Ken Harrison: Part 1
August 19, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week Ken switches things up by answering listener's burning questions. After hearing Ken's straightforward advice, be ready to activate your inner warrior as a Christian man and empower men around you to do the same. Caller questions: 1. How do I step into Biblical manhood and activate the warrior inside me? 2. What can I do as a Christian man to overcome my fears? 3. How do I become bold and fearless without coming off as cocky or arrogant? Tune in for part 2 next week!...
Patrick Morley Explains How to Decipher Which Voice We Hear Speaking to Us—the World, the Flesh, the Devil, or the Holy Spirit—and How to Take Control
August 12, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MBKen Harrison is joined by the founder of Man in the Mirror, Patrick Morley. Morley discusses the younger generation of men and their growing need for spiritual mentorship, why our powerful similarities can overcome our differences, and how to decipher which voice we hear speaking to us—the world, the flesh, the Devil, or the Holy Spirit.
Kevin and Andrew Palau Share The Legacy of Their Late Father Evangelist Luis Palau
August 05, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBKen Harrison is joined by Kevin and Andrew Palau. Together they share the legacy of their late father, Evangelist Luis Palau, why he was able to capture the hearts of those around the world, and how to powerfully walk in obedience with the Lord when you face persistent conflict.
Greg Stier Shares How the Power of the Gospel Transformed His Family Members One By One
July 29, 2021 14:40 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBKen Harrison is joined by speaker, author, and movement leader Greg Stier. Stier shares his mother's story of considering abortion, how his family members were transformed one by one through the power of the Gospel, and the catalyst for his ministry, Dare 2 Share.
Football Coach Joe Kennedy Explains His Prayer that Caught National Headlines
July 23, 2021 03:24 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBKen Harrison is joined by Bremerton football coach Joe Kennedy. Kennedy shares his unique story of Christian character and commitment, the importance of religious freedom, and where his case stands today.
The Best of Season 2
July 15, 2021 14:47 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBIn this episode, Ken chooses a handful of his favorite moments from Season 2 of 'On the Edge with Ken Harrison.' It is his hope that these moments can bring you encouragement like they did for him. Hear from guests Phil Robertson, A.R. Bernard, Miles McPherson, Senator James Lankford and more.
Daniel Fusco Unpacks Jesus' Instructions for Happiness
July 08, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBKen Harrison is joined by author and teacher Pastor Daniel Fusco. Fusco shares the catalyst for his salvation, what The Sermon on the Mount teaches us about Jesus' instructions for our happiness, and how to find this message of happiness in today's depressed and anxiety-filled culture.
Donna Rice Hughes Discusses How to Embrace What "Others Meant for Evil to Harm You, But God Meant for Good", to Help Others
July 01, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBKen Harrison is joined by author, internet safety advocate, media commentator and film producer Donna Rice Hughes. Hughes shares her salvation story, remaining steadfast in Christ during trauma and betrayal, and how to overcome what Satan builds against you to help others and walk into your Destiny.
Bob McEwen Depicts Satan's Agenda to Seek, Destroy, and Divide America
June 24, 2021 17:23 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBKen Harrison is joined by Former Congressman Bob McEwen. McEwen discusses why America is under attack, combating Satan's agenda to seek, destroy, and divide, and how to spiritually overcome addiction.
Mark Batterson Shares His Compelling Definition of Success
June 17, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBKen Harrison is joined by best-selling author Pastor Mark Batterson. Batterson shares his four principles of peacemaking, how to "win" each day, and the power in utilizing our individual gifts for the Kingdom.
Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin Shares War Stories From Pablo Escobar to Black Hawk Down
June 10, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 82 MBKen Harrison is joined by an American hero, Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin (Ret.). Boykin shares his stories as a founding member of Delta Force, how Christians can put their faith into action, and becoming a warrior in God's Kingdom.
A. R. Bernard Shares His Salvation Story From Islam to Christ
June 03, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBKen Harrison is joined by best-selling author, teacher, and mentor A. R. Bernard. Together they discuss why Bernard departed the Nation of Islam to be saved by Christ, how humility and empathy can be used as important tools for racial reconciliation, and Bernard’s take on the spiritual and moral crisis in America.
Lt. Col. Oliver North Discusses How Veterans View Today's America
May 27, 2021 14:51 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBKen Harrison is joined by best-selling author, political commentator, and TV host Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North, USMC (Ret.). Together they discuss the mental health crisis among active duty armed forces and veterans, living with post-traumatic stress, and the importance of depoliticizing our military.
The Modern-Day C.S. Lewis, Os Guinness, Discusses His Take on The Future of American Society
May 20, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBKen Harrison is joined by Os Guinness. Together they discuss Os’ unique childhood, today's relationship between Church and state, and the need for Christians to remain steadfast in an ever-growing secular society.
Kevin Jessip Shares God’s Vision of Revival for America
May 13, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBKen Harrison is joined by Kevin Jessip. Together they discuss the success of The Return, America’s destined revival, and God’s sacred plan for those that have been tested, tried, and found true.
Eric Metaxas Shares the Story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, A Man Determined to Do the Will of God Radically, Courageously, and Joyfully—Even to the Point of Death
May 06, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBKen Harrison is joined by New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and radio host Eric Metaxas. Together they discuss the life story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, his commitment to justice on behalf of those who faced implacable evil, and how we can apply his courage today.
Rod Dreher Sounds the Alarm on Totalitarianism Today
April 29, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBKen Harrison is joined by three-time New York Times bestselling author Rod Dreher. Together they discuss how the Soviets gained control over Russia and the Eastern Bloc, the Communist exploitation of people who lost their identity and were overcome with loneliness, and the parallels in America today. Together they discuss how the Soviets gained control over Russia and the Eastern Bloc, the Communist exploitation of people who lost their identity and were overcome with loneliness, an...
John Bevere Explains the Difference Between Being Scared of the Lord and Fearing the Lord
April 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBKen Harrison is joined by internationally known evangelist and best-selling author John Bevere on the latest episode of “On the Edge with Ken Harrison.” Together they discuss an experience that forever influenced John’s walk with Christ, the difference between being scared of the Lord and fearing the Lord, and God’s call for us to return to his heart. The difference between being scared of the Lord and fearing the Lord: “A person who is scared of God has something to hide, but a p...
Navy SEAL Jeff Bramstedt Shares How His Walk with Christ Inspired Him to Donate a Portion of His Liver to Someone He Had Never Met
April 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBKen Harrison is joined by former U.S. Navy SEAL and Founder of Life of Valor, Jeff Bramstedt. Together they discuss what it takes to become a U.S. Navy SEAL, surrounding yourself with people whose strengths are your weaknesses, and Bramstedt’s story of donating a portion of his liver out of Christian love for someone he had never met. On becoming a U.S. Navy SEAL and practicing the legacy of excellence... “I would say to anybody who wants to become a SEAL, understand that your ...
Pastor Miles McPherson Shares His Perspective on Race and How it Has Helped Him Minister to His Diverse Megachurch
April 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBKen Harrison is joined by former San Diego Charger, author, and pastor Miles McPherson. Together they discuss McPherson’s unique perspective on race, how to successfully build a megachurch, and how to be humble and see people in the image of God.
Pat Boone Shares His Take on the Shocking 2021 Grammys
April 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB“We’ve got to act like we have something to confront the darkness with because we do—it's Jesus." - Pat Boone Ken Harrison is joined this week by legendary singer, composer, actor, and writer Pat Boone. Together they discuss Boone’s rise to fame, his take on the shocking and scandalous performances at the 2021 Grammys, and how Christians can push back on the perversion that is being widely accepted as “culture”.