Scott Herrold's SOS Radio Podcast
564 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsScott Herrold is known for his interviews. He does a daily radio show on SOS Radio. This podcast is a deep dive into worldview, faith and culture with real thought leaders. Scott's talked with people like Chuck Norris, Darryl Strawberry, Bob Goff, Sean Astin, Oliver North, Jeff Foxworthy, Charles Stanley, Max Lucado & more!
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Carlos Whittaker - Living Your Abundant Life Now!
December 23, 2022 20:53 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBCarlos Whittaker talks about the tension of being human and living with love, grace, and joy and how we can be better at being human in the new year. Carlos talks about when Jesus says that we are to live our lives in abundance and how that abundance is meant to be experienced now, not in Heaven.
Stephen Chandler - How To Grow Our Self Discipline In The New Year
December 23, 2022 20:47 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBStephen Chandler is a Pastor in Maryland and he talks about the unique purpose each of us are given and why that purpose is always within reach. Stephen talks about what Godly success looks like and the four wheels of success that can help us succeed at whatever we put our minds to. He will also talk about how we can go about growing our self-discipline.
Ronnie Martin - Re-Inviting The Holy Spirit Into Our Lives
December 23, 2022 20:40 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBAuthor Ronnie Martin talks about the season of Advent and what the real heart behind that season is. Ronnie talks about inviting the Holy Spirit into our lives and getting a fresh revelation of His Spirit into our lives. Ronnie also digs into the world that Mary and Joseph lived in and the hardships they had to endure to bring Jesus into this world.
Matt Teis - Is It OK To Expect A Blessing After Giving?
December 23, 2022 20:30 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBMatt Teis is the lead Pastor at Liberty Baptist Church in Las Vegas and he talks about the amazing faith that Mary had and how we can be encouraged by her. Matt talks about the difference between the peace that Jesus brings and the hope He brings us. He also talks about how we can re-frame out mindset on giving back this season and whether or not it's ok for us to expect a blessing in return.
Michael Heiser - Guardian Angels Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means
December 13, 2022 20:37 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBMichael Heiser talks with Scott Herrold about the reality of who Angels actually are and the role they play in our lives. He talks about the different types of Angels, their job description and whether they have wings or not. Michael also talks about Spiritual Warfare and how Angels played a role in the beginning of it all.
Michael Heiser - What You Never Knew About Angels In The Christmas Story
December 13, 2022 20:29 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBMichael Heiser is a Bible scholar and he reveals some truths about the Angels associated with the Christmas story and some things most of us miss about their role. Michael also talks about the classic Christmas carol Angels We Have Heard On High and why the lyrics of that song reveal a lot of things about the Angels in the Christmas story.
Carlos Whittaker - Go Overboard With Tradition This Christmas Season
December 13, 2022 19:17 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBCarlos Whittaker digs into the Nativity story of Luke 2 and how it has changed his life on a tangible, day-to-day level. He also talks about how we can go about changing our view of consumption during this Christmas season. Carlos suggests that instead of going overboard with gifts, go overboard with tradition and making lasting memories.
Scott Worthington - Living Life Based On Truth, Not Based On Feelings
December 13, 2022 18:57 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBScott Worthington is the lead Pastor at Hope Church in Las Vegas. He talks with Scott Herrold about the danger of walking alongside Jesus without community. Scott talks about why you are most ripe and ready to receive the Good News of the Gospel while you're walking through the valleys of life. Emmanuel means God With Us and he talks about what that means on a day-to-day basis in his life. Scott also talks about the Nativity story from Joseph's perspective. Hope Church Christmas Services...
Scott Worthington - Living Life Based On Truth Not Based On Feelings
December 13, 2022 18:57 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBScott Worthington is the lead Pastor at Hope Church in Las Vegas and he talks about the danger of walking alongside Jesus without community. Scott talks about why you are most ripe and ready to receive the Good News of the Gospel while you're walking through the valleys of life. Emmanuel means God With Us and he talks about what that means on a day-to-day basis in his life. Scott also talks about the Nativity story from Joseph's perspective. Hope Church Christmas Services December 23 at 6:3...
Joseph Gibbons - The Cost Of Being Highly Favored By God
December 07, 2022 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBJoseph Gibbons is the lead Pastor at Favor City Church in Las Vegas. He talks with Scott Herrold about how to quiet your heart this Christmas and find beauty beyond the mess of life. Joseph talks about how the characters in the Christmas story show us a fresh perspective of who God actually is. The Gospel of Luke is mostly about Mary's experience with the Nativity story, but the Gospel of Matthew Joseph's point of view. Pastor Joseph talks about how this immaculate conception explains how Jes...
Heiden Ratner - What Mary Teaches Us About Magnifying The Lord
December 07, 2022 16:46 - 18 minutes - 17 MBHeiden Ratner is the lead Pastor of WALK Church in Las Vegas and he talks about slowing down this time of year so we can hear what God wants to speak to us through Christmas. He talks about turning worry into worship and what we can learn from Mary about this. Heiden played professional basketball in Israel and he talks about visiting Bethlehem and what that experience was like for him and what modern-day Bethlehem is like. Christmas Service Times December 24 at 3, 4:30 and 6pm WALK C...
Phil Wickham - How We Can Know God Understands Us
December 07, 2022 16:33 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBPhil Wickham talks about his journey of becoming a man of prayer and what that journey has looked like in his life. Phil talks about those prayers that are scary to pray because if God answers them, it will drastically change your life. He also talks about approaching God's throne of grace with confidence and not with our heads sunk down low. Phil shares a story from The Chosen Christmas special which isn't in the Bible, but it is a small detail that likely could have happened on the nigh...
Craig Michaelson - Why The Magi Gave Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh
December 01, 2022 21:50 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBPastor Craig Michaelson from Faith Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas talks about the meaning and significance of the Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh that were presented to Baby Jesus. He also shares some fascinating insight into who the Shepherds were and why the Angels came to them first to announce the birth of Jesus. Craig pulls back the curtain into what life was really like for a 1st Century Jewish person in Israel. Christmas Events at Faith Community Lutheran Church December 16 at ...
Susie Larson - The Reality Of Mary & Joseph's Life
December 01, 2022 21:37 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBBest selling author Susie Larson talks about the Christmas season and why we need to be intentional about slowing down so we can truly experience a silent night. Scott and Susie dig into what life was like for Mary and Joseph and some Scriptural evidence that tells us how poor they were. Susie also highlights the significance of Elizabeth and Zechariah's faith from Luke 1 and how their faith story can encourage us this season.
Kirk Cameron - Clearing Up Myths About Christmas
December 01, 2022 21:29 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBActor Kirk Cameron sits down with Scott Herrold and he talks about how the real man who inspired Santa Claus was actually a stark defender of the Christian faith. He also shares what Christmas morning was like in his home growing up. He also talks about how you can find Christ in every part of the Christmas season.
Laura Story - Why Normal Is Overrated
November 21, 2022 18:35 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBLaura Story talks about the idea of normalcy and how the idea of a normal life is unattainable. She talks about, despite the rough patches with her and her husband, it's been an incredible faith adventure and how God has shown Himself time and again in their lives. She also talks about the doors that have opened because of brokenness that God has allowed.
Dr Jeff Myers - What Actually Is Truth In A Divided World?
November 14, 2022 21:29 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBDr. Jeff Myers explains the difference between sharing YOUR truth and speaking THE truth. Dr Myers explains how restoration and reconciliation always go back to our understanding of truth. There's an anchor when you feel pulled in different directions!
Lysa TerKeurst - Why God is Faithful When Things Are Not OK!
November 07, 2022 08:05 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBLysa TerKeurst talks with Scott Herrold about smiling towards our future, even when our circumstances feel terrible. She opens up about what she's learned through marriage, breast cancer and a season of pure isolation. She also talks about the incredible power of forgiveness, and why we should not wait for the other person to apologize. This discussion will encourage your faith!
Jay Payleitner - Don't Just Quote The Verse, Read The Next One Verse Too.
November 02, 2022 17:22 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBOne simple change could renew your love for the Bible. We quote the Bible all the time, but author Jay Payleitner challenges us to go one step deeper and read the next verse too! He says it's a discipline that will teach us about the Bible's application to our life. Jay digs into the context behind famous verses like John 3:16 and Jeremiah 29:11 with Scott Herrold. This is a fun discussion!
John Crist - Grace. The Other Side of Cancel Culture & Social Media
October 25, 2022 15:33 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBJohn Crist is one of America's most popular comedians. He candidly talks with Scott Herrold about how social media distorts our personal identity. He also talks about how he was forced to address a drinking problem and seek help. He shares hope on the other side of today's typical cancel culture, and talks about how it actually helped his faith.
Daniel Fusco - How Resilience Can Keep Faith Strong
October 11, 2022 20:04 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBDaniel Fusco talks about developing resilience and turning stressful situations into growth opportunities. Daniel talks about the instant gratification society we all live in and that we all love the end result. However, God loves the process while we're on our way to the end result. He also talks about the incredible danger of developing an entitlement mentality.
Daniel Fusco - How Resilience Grows Your Faith!
October 11, 2022 20:04 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBDaniel Fusco is a best selling author & pastor. He talks with Scott Herrold about what it takes to develop resilience in your spirit. They discuss battling stress and taking our thoughts captive. Daniel explains how we beat the instant gratification mindset when we think more about the end result with God as our focus. Maybe growing resilience isn't as hard as you thought?
Matthew West - Teenage Mullets, Being A Girl Dad & The Joy Of Baptizing Your Teens
October 11, 2022 19:56 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBMatthew West talks about the struggles of having a mole-hunting dog and being a dad to a teenage girl who is interested in a boy sporting a mullet. Matthew talks about what his favorite Fall activities are. He also talks about what it was like when his daughter asked to be baptized. Matthew also talks about the fact that everyone is affected by rejection at one time or another and how he's been able to navigate those seasons.
Shauna Niequist - Bloom Where You're Planted
October 09, 2022 20:06 - 16 minutes - 15 MBBest selling author Shauna Niequist talks about course correcting when you realize your old way of living isn't working! She talks with Scott Herrold about staying brave when life requires you to embrace big changes & challenging paths. Shauna also explains what Jesus meant when he cried," My God, My God, why have you forsaken me" on the Cross. There's deep meaning behind it and it's not a doubt!
Brandon Kagel & Deb Steffy - Reaching Our City With The Gospel
October 05, 2022 18:55 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBBrandon Kagel and Deb Steffy are leading an outreach event in Las Vegas on October 29 where 10,000 Bibles will be given out and they need your help! Brandon talks about why evangelism shouldn't be so scary. He also talks about the difference between judging someone for something and holding them accountable. Brandon also talks about a testimony being a Churchy word, but it basically comes down to your story. He talks about why you shouldn't discount your story!
Brandon Kagel & Deb Steffy - Sharing Your Faith Isn't That Hard...
October 05, 2022 18:55 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBBrandon Kagel and Deb Steffy talk about sharing your faith with Scott Herrold. They discuss the difference between judging someone for something, and holding them accountable. In addition, Brandon talks about how sharing faith simply comes down to owning your story! LV Reach has a vision to pass out 10,000 Bibles in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 29th and they'd love YOUR help! Brandon talks about why evangelism shouldn't be so scary.
Holley Gerth - Learning To Finally Take Control Of Your Thoughts
October 05, 2022 18:40 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBA huge part of beating anxiety is learning how to take our thoughts captive! Author Holley Gerth talks about how we can practically rethink anxiety. She explains how anxiety is a biological response, so it's natural to feel anxious at times, but she talks about how we can prevent it from controlling us. She also shares about how men and women of the Bible experienced anxiety and how they handled it. Holley talks about unlocking the peace that surpasses understanding. This discussion should en...
Dr. Mike Bechtle - Seeking To Understand In Communication
September 29, 2022 20:47 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBDr. Mike Bechtle talks about communication break-downs and the huge difference between communicating effectively and a monologue and why we may be delivering monologues most of the time. Dr. Bechtle will talk about listening for understanding. He will also talk about communicating where our heart is at the moment.
Annie F Downs - How To Fit Fun Into Your Busy Adult Life
September 29, 2022 18:44 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBAuthor and podcast host Annie F Downs talks about how fun fits in to your adult life and whether fun truly matters anymore amidst our responsibilities. Annie talks about what fun can be. It's not just playing outside, it goes way beyond that. She also talks about the transition from a fun hobby to building a small business out of it. Annie will also talk about God's sense of humor.
Jerry B Jenkins - What The Life Of A Disciple Was Really Like
September 16, 2022 17:58 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBJerry B. Jenkins is a NY Times bestselling author and his son, Dallas Jenkins, created the hit TV show "The Chosen" and Jerry digs into the disciples lives and what could have motivated them. Jerry talks about Matthew being a tax collector and what the duties of a tax collector was in 1st century Israel. Jerry also digs into what the disciples could have thought after Jesus was crucified. Also, the disciples did not have the Holy Spirit walking with them like we do now. Scott and Jerry talk a...
Chef Phillip Dell - Simple, Inexpensive Meal Prep Ideas For Your Family
September 16, 2022 17:38 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBChef Phillip Dell is an award-winning chef and he talks with Scott Herrold about some simple meal prep ideas that are cost-efficient. He will also talk about school lunch ideas for our kids. Phillip will also talk about some seasonal fruits and vegetables that we can be keeping our eyes on as the temperatures cool down and we move into autumn.
Max Lucado - Unleashing The Power Of The Holy Spirit In Our Lives
September 12, 2022 19:11 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBMax Lucado is an author who has sold over 145 million books. Max talks with Scott Herrold about how the Holy Spirit might be the only real unifier for our fragmented world today. They talk about how the Holy Spirit is a "person" not an "it" or a "thing." Max talks about the specific roles the Holy Spirit provides to us as a comforter, healer, and intercessor. Max also shares how he worked as a pastor for years before he realized the need for welcoming the Holy Spirit front & center in his lif...
Jim Cymbala - When The Holy Spirit Is Quenched Out
September 08, 2022 20:36 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBJim Cymbala has been leading the Brooklyn Tabernacle for over 50 years and he talks about concerning trend he's seeing in 21st century American churches these days. Jim talks about the incredible power of keeping the Holy Spirit center in your Church and the consequences of when He is pushed out. He honestly talks about the division that has taken place the past few years in the Church and what we need to get that union back. He said that 42% of pastors polled would leave the Church next week...
Jim Cymbala - What If It Wasn't People Who Left Our Church, But It Was The Holy Spirit Who Left?
September 08, 2022 20:36 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBJim Cymbala has led the Brooklyn Tabernacle for 50 years! He talks with Scott Herrold about a concerning trend he's seeing in 21st century American churches. Jim talks about the incredible power of keeping the Holy Spirit center in your Church, and the consequences of when He is grieved & pushed out. Jim candidly talks about the division that has taken place in Christian culture, and what we can do to get that union back! He said that 42% of pastors polled would leave the Church next week if ...
Kathy Koch - Equipping Our Kids To Be Confident This School Year
September 08, 2022 20:28 - 14 minutes - 13 MBAs the school year kicks off, author Kathy Koch talks about how we can inspire our kids to feel confident about themselves and how to address unhealthy thinking habits. She talks about discerning the difference between a mistake and failure and why we shouldn't be so quick to call something a failure. Kathy also discusses some better questions we can be asking our kids after school so we don't get the same boring answer day after day - good or fine.
Kathy Koch - What It Takes To Raise Resilient Kids!
September 08, 2022 20:28 - 14 minutes - 13 MBKathy Koch of CelebrateKids.com is an educational psychologist with a PhD from Purdue. Kathy talks with Scott Herrold about how we can inspire our kids to feel confident about themselves and how to address unhealthy thinking habits. She talks about discerning the difference between a mistake and failure. In addition, Kathy discusses open ended questions we can ask our kids after school, so we can actually get them talking. This discussion will give you a ton of practical ideas for redirectin...
Pete Greig - How Normal People Can Learn To Hear God
September 01, 2022 17:25 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBCS Lewis said, “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” Pete Greig is an author, seminary pastor & founder of the 24/7 Prayer Movement. He explains, "If you want to learn how to hear God, you have to learn how to be still...." Pete Greig shares ideas with Scott Herrold about how we can tune our hearts to hear God's whispers. He also talks about a concept called Lectio Divina, which is a Latin term tha...
Alex & Stephen Kendrick - The Priceless Role Of A Father
August 30, 2022 19:16 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBAlex & Stephen Kendrick have made films like Courageous and War Room and they talk about the perfect timing of their new film, "LifeMark." Stephen talks about the importance and the value of fathers being present in the home and why it's critical for dads to be there. Alex talks about why most of the Kendrick Brothers films have a central role of a father in the main story line. They also chat about igniting our prayer life and crafting a real prayer strategy that works! For more informati...
Mark Hall - Getting Your Kids To Church On Sunday!
August 30, 2022 19:07 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBMark Hall from Casting Crowns recorded this interview on the same day his nephew was born and he remembers when he was a new father. He candidly talks about when he found out he has cancer and how God taught him to not only give love, but receive love too. Mark also talks about motivating our kids to go to church on Sundays. Casting Crowns Healer Tour Saturday, Sept 24 – GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ Sunday, Sept 25 – Honda Center in Anaheim, CA Monday, Sept 26 – Dollar Loan Center in Hen...
Tim Keller - Activating Your Prayer Life
August 28, 2022 18:12 - 7 minutes - 12.6 MBTimothy Keller is a best selling author, pastor & academic. He shares about the power of praying in Jesus name and why it's important. He also shares ideas about how to activate our prayer strategy, so we better connect with God!
Tauren Wells - Motivating Boys & Proposing In A Unique Way!
August 23, 2022 19:04 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBTauren Wells talks with Scott Herrold about motivating his four boys as school is starting back up. He also shares his unique proposal story to his wife, Lorna. Tauren talks about what's he's learned about how joy is different than the emotion of happiness. Of course, we play a game of Blank Space in this podcast too! (It's a wild fill in the blank game we play with a lot of the artists we have in our podcast!)
Susie Larson - Becoming Stronger Through The Struggle
August 23, 2022 18:42 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBSusie Larson talks about maintaining strength in the midst of battle and 7 questions to ask yourself to ensure you're stronger on the other side of battles. She talks about when God allows struggles in our lives and how to respond when this happens.
Susie Larson - Becoming Stronger in Battle
August 23, 2022 18:42 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBSusie Larson talks with Scott Herrold about how we keep our strength when we're facing serious battles! She talks about how the values of surrender and humility can play a game changing role in the way you keep your strength. Susie & Scott also discuss seven questions to ask when you're noticing drama in your battles. In addition, Susie shared ideas about how to respond when God allows serious struggles in your life. This discussion will challenge AND encourage you!
Tobymac - From Healing & Lament to Goodness
August 19, 2022 17:25 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBTobymac talks with Scott Herrold about lament & change after losing his 21 year old son Truett. He explains how music was NOT a form of healing for him while he was grieving. Toby talks about how he worked to lead his teenagers through such a painful time, and keep his marriage strong. Tobymac has a new album called, "Life After Death."
Sharon Hodde Miller - Getting A Handle On The Issue Of Control
August 18, 2022 19:33 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBSharon Hodde Miller talks with Scott Herrold about understanding the cost of control. We don't have the ability to control people or circumstances, so why are we working so hard? Sharon explains the mistaken relationship between anxiety and control. She explains where anxiety comes from, and how to embrace the true power God promises. This discussion could be a gamechanger for you!
Gary Chapman - The Importance Of Forming Cross-Cultural Friends
August 18, 2022 19:23 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBGary Chapman talks about how racial divides can be mended and healed by forming cross-cultural relationships. Gary talks about how Jesus handled cross-cultural communication and what we can learn from Him. He also talks about overcoming the fear of initiating a conversation with a person of a different race or ethnicity.
Christopher Brown - Get Plugged In Dads! Here's Why...
August 11, 2022 19:52 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBChristopher Brown is the President of the National Fatherhood Initiative and he talks about the significant impact dads make in every aspect of their children's lives. Christopher talks about the research that has been done concerning when dads get involved in their kids' extracurricular activities at school and when they're involved, as opposed to when they aren't. He also talks about growing our capacity as dads and what that looks like.
Chad Veach - How To Receive The Peace Of Jesus
August 09, 2022 19:23 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBChad Veach talks about key things we need to talk about when we pray and what to do when we feel our prayers aren't connecting. Chad talks about getting past that barrier of shame and how shame can be the biggest bully. He also proposes a creative way to boost our prayer life.
Paula Faris - Quitting Dream Jobs In Order To Find A True Calling!
August 08, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 44.3 MBYou've seen Paula Faris on Good Morning America, The View & ABC News. She talks with Scott Herrold about discerning your true calling in life. She explains the difference between a faith calling and a vocational calling. Paula walked away from two dream jobs in order to embrace more purpose in her life. She also talks about managing burnout & fighting fear!
Patrick Yanke - Learning To Serve Like Jesus Did
August 05, 2022 18:37 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBRemember who you serve! It will help you make better decisions. Author, Air Force Officer, and entrepreneur Patrick Yanke talks about the forgotten value of service. Love and fear are key motivators that we often miss. This is a great discussion about what servant leadership looks like!