The Night that Wouldn't End- An EMP Thriller is David's newest release. This is a brand new series with brand new characters. Here is the description from the back of the book: "Disgraced former police officer Tyler Garrett only wanted one thing—to disappear. But when a devastating EMP and cyberattack bring the power grid crashing down, hiding is n…

Dr. David challenges us as we move into a New Year about the importance of being willing to try new things. How many of us have stood outside, staring at the door that could lead to our destiny? What would it take for you to step through the doorway in 2026? Resource Highlights- The Night that Wouldn't End New Testament Snapshots David and Annie ar…

Dr. David wraps up this three part series on this important subject. Your church safety team should be one of the most highly trained and professional teams in your church. If you need additional help, feel free to reach out to see how David can help you! Resource Highlight- The Night that Wouldn't End David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US…

In the podcast, David said this was part three, but it's actually part two of this important subject. He identifies and discusses several other key components that every church safety team needs to be trained in. Resource Highlights- The Night that Wouldn't End Verbal Judo- George Thompson David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, Ind…

It's not enough to just start a safety ministry at your church. Initial and ongoing training should be in place to develop the team. Good training provides confidence and is a great way to build team chemistry. David provides several areas that need to be a part of every church safety team's curriculum. Resource Highlight- No Way to Live David and …

Even in 2025, many church leaders and members question the need for a safety team in their congregation. Dr. David discusses a number a reasons why every church should have some kind of safety and security plan in place. Resource Highlight- A Time to Cry David and Annie are serving the Lord in the United States, Africa, India, South America, and be…

We often hear people bemoan the fact that our schools don't educate our children about money. While this is probably true, the responsibility still rests on the parents to teach their kids financial skills that will set them up for success in life. Dr. David provides four important areas that we should be developing in our children in the area of f…

Have you ever considered telling your story in book form? David takes us through the process of putting a memoir book together. Most of us have things in our lives that other people could learn from, whether it has been a tragedy we have overcome or a profession that others would want to learn about. Maybe you should consider writing your memoirs! …

Dr. David explores the uncomfortable subject of procrastination. Why do we put things off? He gives five reasons that we procrastinate and also provides some practical tips to move beyond our own excuses. Resource Highlights- No Way to Live Rick Warren Devotional- YouVersion David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South A…

Dr. David just got back from an exciting ministry trip to Uganda. In this episode, he shares some great highlights and unforgettable stories of what God is doing in this beautiful country. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their tea…

Dr. David discusses the importance of changing our thought patterns and provides several practical tips on how we can think differently. We don't accidentally drift into the life that God has for us. We will only find it as we let the Holy Spirit transform our minds. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord i…

Saul or Tarsus, later known as the Apostle Paul, occupies an important place in Church History. Dr. David provides wraps up his discussion on this complex man and explains how he became a central figure in the spread of Christianity in the first century. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Afri…

Saul or Tarsus, later known as the Apostle Paul, occupies an important place in Church History. Dr. David provides continues his discussion on this complex man and explains how he became a central figure in the spread of Christianity in the first century. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Afr…

Saul or Tarsus, later known as the Apostle Paul, occupies an important place in Church History. Dr. David provides some fascinating background on this complex man and explains how he became a central figure in the spread of Christianity in the first century. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, …

Dr. David gives us a practical discussion on the two different sides of leadership. None of us lead the same way all the time. Different people, situations, and circumstances require us to be flexible and actually demonstrate the two faces of leadership that Apostle Paul addressed in his letter to the Thessalonians. Resource Highlight- Leading into…

Dr. David wraps up this important series on small groups. Whether you call them connect groups, life groups, home fellowships, etc, what matters is that we do them well. Small groups are the single greatest tool for building our churches and creating life-giving communities of Christ followers. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and …

Dr. David explores this important topic, drawing from his own years of experience in leading small groups and coaching small group leaders. Connect Groups have been proven to be one of the most effective means of growing a church, caring for people, and developing leaders. Resource Highlight- Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Course Divine Di…

Dr. David examines this important topic of prayer. Was the Apostle Paul being serious when he commanded us to "Pray without ceasing?" And if he was, how can we live that out in our busy lives? David gives several practical tips to help us understand how we can live a life of prayer. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are se…

I wanted to reshare this awesome excerpt. Have you gotten your copy of No Way to Live yet? David shares an exciting excerpt from Book Six in the Chuck McCain Series. This novel deals with the difficult subject of sex trafficking and takes us through Lara Sagarra's saga of getting trapped into the service of a Mexican cartel inside the United States…

Dr. David takes us between the pages of this exciting book. Mark gives us a fast-paced story of Jesus and David provides some great background, along with several ideas for studying this incredible Gospel. In this episode he provides three more great ideas on how to take a deeper dive into Mark. Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mar…

Dr. David takes us between the pages of this exciting book. Mark gives us a fast-paced story of Jesus and David provides some great background, along with several ideas for studying this incredible Gospel. Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Bible Study Course New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in …

Dr. David wraps up this two-part series on why the Gospels are still important. If you haven't read Matthew, Mark, Luke or John lately, grab your Bible and dig in! Resource Highlights- Peter and Paul in Acts The YouVersion Bible App David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, South America, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining …

Dr. David explores this interesting question. Why are the Gospels, the four accounts of Jesus, still relevant today? Do these ancient texts still have something to offer a modern world? And, if they do how should we read and interpret them? Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, In…

David wraps up the five elements of telling a great story. By following these five principles, you will be on the way to getting your novel from your head to the screen to the printed page. These five elements live inside every great book so lean in and allow them help you develop your novel! Resource Highlight- A Time to Cry David and Annie are se…

David takes us through the five elements of telling a great story. By following these five principles, you will be on the way to getting your novel from your head to the screen to the printed page. Resource Highlights- Storm Clouds Rising Atomic Habits by James Clear David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, India and Africa. W…

For the author, storyline and plot are incredibly important. Creating great characters, however, is even more important. What does it take to create memorable characters that our readers will never forget? David concludes this two-part episode with four more practical tips to help you create characters your audience will never forget! Resource High…

For the author, storyline and plot are incredibly important. Creating great characters, however, is even more important. What does it take to create memorable characters that our readers will never forget? David provides some practical tips to help develop a cast that will drive your story forward. Resource Highlight- A Time to Cry David and Annie …

Dr. David provides five practical tips for anyone taking on a new leadership role in their organization. Stepping into a new position can be scary, but David's lifetime of experience provides us with some great insights to take the fear out of leading! Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving t…

David discusses the importance of getting your book out in every format possible. Many authors think that they can't afford to create an audio book but David gives some practical insights on how every can use AI voices to create a beautiful listening experience for their readers/listeners. Resource Highlight- A Time to Cry David and Annie are servi…

Dr. David wraps up this important two-part series by providing seven practical tips on how to get people onto our teams. Last week, we discussed how to find the right people. This episode talks about how to take the next step and get them involved! Resource Highlight- A Time to Cry David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, South Americ…

Dr. David provides some excellent keys to identifying potential team members and leaders in our organization. Every leader is always looking for others to be a part of their vision. Dr. David tells us how we can learn to be talent scouts. Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in the…

David gives us an exciting taste of his upcoming novel. If you like thrilling stories with compelling characters, you need to check out all of David's novels. You can get a head start by grabbing the rest of the books in the series! Resource Highlight- The Chuck McCain Series Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Li…

Dr. David wraps up this practical series with a look at the last three fruit of the Holy Spirit and how they can be applied in our lives and leadership situations. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get…

Dr. David continues this practical discussion on the importance of developing emotional intelligence. In a society where people are driven and controlled by their emotions, may we be the people who know how to manage and control ours. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, …

Dr. David continues this important discussion on emotional intelligence. In this podcast, the connection between the fruit of the Spirit and emotional intelligence will be explored, along with how EI affects our leadership and interactions with those around us. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the …

What is emotional intelligence and why is it so important? A short perusal of the nightly news or even a scroll through your social media accounts reveal that we live in a time where more and more people are living their lives and making decisions based on their emotions. In reality, our emotions were never meant to be the guiding force in our live…

Dr. David responds to a listener's question. The most important thing for any writer to do is to write, but it is easy get caught up on the latest tool or technology. At the same time, there are several great tools out there to make an author's life easier and David shares a few of them with you! Resource Highlight- No Way to Live Tools Evernote Sc…

In last week's episode, Dr. David discussed the most popular arguments agains the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Today, he looks at the three types of evidence that point to the historicity of the resurrection. By themselves, each piece of evidence is a strong proof for the resurrection. Taken together, Christians can rest assured that their …

Easter is that time of the year when so many people, believers and unbelievers alike, think about the centrality of the resurrection of Jesus in Christianity. Dr. David explores two of the most popular arguments that have been raised against the historicity of the resurrection over the years. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection Davi…

Dr. David continues this important discussion on keeping our churches safe. In this episode, he provides practical advice on how to put a team together in your church. What questions should you ask when considering people to serve in this important ministry. Feel free to reach our to David if he can help you or your church! Resource Highlight- Stor…

Dr. David explores this important and relevant topic of church safety. It is seldom a week goes by where the news doesn't contain a story relating to violence or vandalism at a place of worship. What are you doing to protect your church? David gives some practical tips to get you started. Resource Highlight- No Way to Live Church Safety Resources S…

Dr. David discusses four important leadership characteristics that will help anyone become more effective as they lead and serve others. Sadly, we often make leadership principles complicated. These four building blocks will help any supervisor/manager/leader lead better! Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and…

David wraps up this interesting and helpful series on writing by exploring the last two elements of story telling. He also discusses scene development, along with the importance of a great opening and a great ending. Resource Highlight- No Way to Live David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consid…

Dr. David continues this helpful series by looking at the next two important elements of creating a great story. If you missed any of the earlier episodes on writing, please check them out, as well! Resource Highlight- The Chuck McCain Series David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and South America. Would you consider joinin…

Dr. David takes us inside the process of writing great fiction. How can you take your idea for a great story and bring it alive. This discussion will get you moving in the right direction. Resource Highlight- The Zombie Terror War Series David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and South America. Would you consider joining the…

Dr. David takes us deeper into this fascinating topic. This week, we are exploring what it looks like to write a non-fiction book. A non-fiction book is a great way to share your knowledge about a subject with the world. Or, maybe you went through some life challenges that would help others facing similar situations. David provides some practical t…

Dr. David breaks down this important question by exploring what it takes to get started on your book. It is not as complicated as you might think and David gives a list of questions that will get you going in the right direction. Resource Highlight- No Way to Live David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and South America. Wou…

Dr. David shares about his recent three week ministry trip to India. Please pray for the church in India. They face many challenges and ongoing harassment and persecution from the government. Thankfully, they are standing strong and continuing to preach the Gospel faithfully and boldly. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are…

Dr David wraps up this four-part series on changes we can make to get better in the new year. No one likes change, but everyone wants to improve. This episode tackles the subject of our finances and David provides some practical things we can do to bring our finances under control. Resource Highlights- Street Cop and Street Cop II: Reloaded The Tot…

Dr. David continues this fascinating discussion on how we can improve in different areas in the new year. This episode explores the subject of our relationships. How healthy is our family and our friendships. What can we do to be healthier in this area? Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the …