The Hour of Intercession

January is Sanctity of Human Life Month, and Pastor Joseph talks with Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life about upcoming events and the sanctity of life. The National Prolife March and the National Prolife Prayer Service will be held in Washington DC on January 22 and 23, respectively. Websites for more: prolifemarch.org nationalprayerservice.com prolifevote.com prolifecentral.org

Guests Jarrett and Sandi Ellis, the leaders of the ministry "Here Comes Joy," return for part 2 as they continue sharing about the redemptive gifts of the Spirit, which are listed in Romans 12:3-8. joseph@afr.net | herecomesjoy.com/redemptivegifts

Guests Jarrett and Sandi Ellis, the leaders of the ministry "Here Comes Joy," share about the nature of the redemptive gifts of the Spirit, which are listed in Romans 12:3-8. They discuss how God crafted everyone with their own gifts, how the redemptive gifts function and what they can look like in mature action. This is part one as Jarrett and Sandi plan to return for this in depth series. joseph@afr.net | herecomesjoy.com/redemptivegifts

Pastor Joseph discusses the importance of prayer as he shares bible based prayers and recounts the power of prayer in scripture. joseph@afr.net | Pray the Prayer of Jabez Daily | Praying Daily for Your Spouse | The Tragedy of Prayerlessness | Jesus, Prayer, and Dr. George Washington Carver - Today's articles can be found on TheStand.net

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he picks up in Proverbs and in John. joseph@afr.net | Proverbs 3-7:5 (NKJV) | John 2:13-4:26 (NKJV)

Pastor Joseph continues reading through the word of God. Proverbs 1:1-3:12; John 1:1-2:22. And he shares articles titled The Bible-Not a Souvenir, The Tragedy of Prayerlessness, and Have You Taken Your Medicine Today.

Pastor Joseph continues reading through the word of God. Proverbs 1:1-2:5; John 1:1-2:17

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he continues in Psalms, finishes Luke, and begins John. joseph@afr.net | Psalms 141-146 (NKJV) | Luke 24 (NKJV) | John 1:1-14 (NKJV) | A Youth Discipleship/Tutoring Challenge - on TheStand.net | Children Who Read the Word of God - on TheStand.net

Rodney Brim shares about his heart for church planting around the world, especially to unreached people groups. joseph@afr.net | Jesus: The Answer to Everything - on TheStand.net | catalyticministries.com | appleseedministry.com | htp.org

Pastor Kelley Payne shares about the beauty of the lineage of Jesus Christ and how amazing it is that believers are adopted into the family of God. joseph@afr.net

Guest Brian Stivale shares about the December 19 release of the movie, "David." A labor love, this musical animation follows the life of King David. Join Brian and Pastor Joseph as they discuss David's worshipful heart and the beauty of constructive and God honoring entertainment. joseph@afr.net | David - in Theatres Friday, December 19, 2025 - thedavidmovie.com | A Discipleship Message to Parents for Christmas - on TheStand.net

Peter Rosenberger encourages listeners to praise God for his love. Being a caregiver himself, he shares about the hard times and he and his wife's hope in Jesus. He shares some more rich encouragement from hymns as he plays his keyboard live. joseph@afr.net | hopeforthecaregiver.com

Pastor Joseph reads through the Christmas Narratives. joseph@afr.net | Matthew 1-2 (NKJV) | Luke 1-2 (NKJV) | Celebrate a Biblical Christmas

Students from TCPS join to read the Christmas Narratives. joseph@afr.net | A Discipleship Message to Parents for Christmas - on TheStand.net | A Grandparents Christmas Discipleship Project - on TheStand.net

Father Frank Pavone shares about the work of Priests for Life and many other compassionate pro-life works. joseph@afr.net | prolifecentral.org | prolife.church | prolifevote.com | silentnomore.com

Pastor Joseph reads through the Christmas Narratives. . joseph@afr.net | Matthew 1-2 (NLT) | Luke 1-2 (NLT) | A Discipleship Message to Parents for Christmas - on TheStand.net

Donna VanLiere shares about her new book, "Looking for Christmas," an encouraging book to uncover the beauty and true meaning of the Biblical nativity account. joseph@afr.net | A Discipleship Message to Parents for Christmas - on TheStand.net | Looking for Christmas: A Search for the Joy and Hope of the Nativity by Donna VanLiere - on Amazon and at other book stores

Pastor Joseph and Evangelist Herticine Goree encourage listeners to pray for mothers and for the ministry of pregnancy care centers as they encourage mothers to trust in the Lord and do what is right. joseph@afr.net | deltapchc.org | Christmas, Crisis Pregnancy, and Life - on TheStand.net | Courageous Obedience - on TheStand.net

Pastor Joseph and returning guest, Phillip Buttram, encourage believers to share the good news of Jesus this Christmas Season. Phillip shares about the Gospel Tract Society and the wonderful tool of gospel tracts. joseph@afr.net | gospeltractsociety.org

Pastor Joseph reads the Christmas Narratives. joseph@afr.net | Matthew 1-2 (NKJV) | Luke 1-2 (NKJV) | Celebrate a Biblical Christmas - on TheStand.net

Douglas Nielson shares about his book, "Stories of Faith and Inspiration for Young Readers." joseph@afr.net | Stories of Faith and Inspiration for Young Readers - by Douglas Nielsen

Pastor Joseph reads scripture passages and prays prayers of thanksgiving, praise, and worship. joseph@afr.net | An Attitude of Gratitude Is Its Own Reward | Jesus, Prayer, and Dr. George Washington Carver - on TheStand.net

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he picks up in Psalms and in Luke joseph@afr.net | Psalms 136-140 (NKJV) | Luke 23:13-24:32 | An Attitude of Gratitude Is Its Own Reward | Words That Bless, Words That Heal - on TheStand.net

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he picks up in Psalms and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalms 111-119:32 (NKJV) | Luke 18:15-19:30 (NKJV)

Pastor Kelley Payne shares some of her powerful testimony - from a drug addict on the streets to a minister for the Lord. She discusses the power of personal connection, scripture and prayer, and she discusses the difficulties that those on the streets face. joseph@afr.net

Bob McCoy shares about the importance of reading Scripture. He gives personal and practical examples as he encourages listeners to read until they understand what they're reading, to read whole books of the Bible, and to read together. joseph@afr.net

Ebonie Stamps shares about her book, Wife Uncooked. joseph@afr.net | Wife Uncooked by Ebonie Stamps - on Amazon

George Onyango shares his powerful testimony on the Lord's ministry through the work of Operation Christmas Child. joseph@afr.net | samaritanspurse.org/occ

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he picks up in Psalms and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalms 105-106 (NKJV) | Luke 17:20-18:42 (NKJV) | A Christian Family Prayer Guide

Pastor Joseph talks with singer/songwriter Karen Ellard and her producer husband Jerry about their Christian music, it's inspirations and purpose. jerryandkarenellard.org; ksellard@gmail.com

Pastor Nate Fugate speaks on the life issue and shares a three step tool to help discuss more sensitive issues with others. joseph@afr.net

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he continues in Psalms and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalms 103-105:28 (NKJV) | Luke16-17:30 (NKJV) | Praying for Your Prayer Life - on TheStand.net | The Tragedy of Prayerlessness - on TheStand.net

Judy Rhodes Davis shares about her walk with the Lord and some of her original songs. joseph@afr.net | Judy Rhodes Davis - on Spotify | The Praying Mother - on TheStand.net

Guest, Apostle Frederick Pitts discusses about the significance of being made in the likeness of God, about the weight of the life issue, and about the path of life. joseph@afr.net

Students from TCPS join in studio and read scripture. joseph@afr.net | Redeeming the Time With Our Children | The High Priority of Discipling Our Children

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he continues in Psalms and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalms 122-136:5 (NKJV) | Luke 22:39-23:26 (NKJV)

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he continues in Psalms and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalms 119:129-121:8 (NKJV) | Luke 22:1-61 (NKJV) | A Lifelong Student in the School of Faith - on TheStand.net | Sex Trafficking and the Abortion Industry: Evil Twins

Caitlin Conners shares about the dangers and reality of the abortion pill. With almost no medical safeguards protecting women from its dangers, many women are being hurt and traumatized by this "healthcare." Caitlin speaks against abortion and for the God given value of life, and she explains how the abortion industry isn't just against babies, but against women as well. joseph@afr.net | sbaprolife.org

Pastor Joseph and Isaac Jackson discuss the importance of filling our lives with God's light. Pastor Joseph encourages listeners to fill their hearts with God's Word as we yearn and labor to speak words and bear fruit of God's light and life. joseph@afr.net | Filling Your Life With God - on TheStand.net | Words That Bless, Words That Heal - on TheStand

Pastor Joseph discusses the importance of putting our faith to work as we labor keep our lives full of the light of God. joseph@afr.net | The Kingdoms of Light and Darkness - on TheStand.net

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he picks up in Psalms and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalm 119:41-128 (NKJV) | Luke 20:27-22:6 (NKJV) | A Skilled Warrior and His Sword - on TheStand.net | Accessing the Vast Ocean of God's Grace - on TheStand.net

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he picks up in Psalms in Luke. jospeh@afr.net | Psalms 118-119:55 (NKJV) | Luke 19:28-20:38 (NKJV) | God's Word: Three Chapters a Day | Spiritual Warfare: The Christian Family on Offense - on TheStand.net

Lady Sandra Pate shares some of her testimony, about She Leads America, and about her adventure in faith. joseph@afr.net | A Lifelong Student in the School of Faith - on TheStand.net | sheleadsamerica.com | sheleadslouisiana.com

Cameron Triplet joins in studio to share a wonderful testimony about how the Lord has directed his steps. joseph@afr.net | Walking Out Your Calling - on TheStand.net | An Attitude of Gratitude Is Its Own Reward - on TheStand.net

Bishop Dwight Pate shares some of his testimony, about the church's call and responsibility to prayer, about The Holy Anointed Oil Ministry, and much more. jospeh@afr.net | https://bishopdwightpate.com/

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he picks up in Psalms and in Luke. joseh@afr.net | Psalms 111-118:10 (NKJV) | Luke 18:18-19:40 (NKJV) | A Letter From Heaven, a Letter From Hell

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he picks up in Psalms and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalm 106:13-110:7 (NKJV) | Luke 17:11-18:31 (NKJV) | The Master Artist and His Handiwork

Jarret and Sandi Ellis, directors of Here Comes Joy Ministry, join Pastor Joseph again to share insights and pray for our listeners. Sandi's book Here Comes Joy describes how God rescued here from a traumatic childhood and transformed her life. The book is available at herecomesjoy.com

Jarrett and Sandi Ellis share about authority and unity within the church, and about the church's walk in the ministry of reconciliation. joseph@afr.net | herecomesjoy.com

Pastor Joseph shares scripture and articles as he encourages families to equip themselves well for spiritual warfare. joseph@afr.net | thestand.net

Joeli Seagraves shares about her pro-life outreach. joseph@afr.net | 1040connections.org

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he picks up in Psalms and Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalms 104-106:33 (NKJV) | Luke 16-17:21 (NKJV) | Praying Daily for Your Spouse | Children Who Read the Word of God

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he continues in Psalms and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Discipling Family, Friends, and the World - on TheStand.net | Psalm 95-103 (NKJV) | Luke 14:15-16:10 (NKJV)

Join us for day 3 of AFR's fall Share-A-Thon! joseph@afr.net | afr.net

Join us for Day 2 of AFR's Fall Share-A-Thon! joseph@afr.net | afr.net

Robert Hall shares some of his story. Facing racism and injustice from within the police department, his career was shattered. But, this tragic end lead to an even greater beginning. joseph@afr.net | Badge Unbroken: The Robert Hall Story - on Amazon.com

Joshua Lopez shares about a project where students read through the new testament in a day. joseph@aft.net

Jennifer Nanney shares about a recent mission trip to Taiwan as Pastor Joseph and Jennifer discuss the importance of evangelism. joseph@afr.net

Pastor Nate shares about how he got into ministry, about the importance of evangelism, and about the importance of standing for life. joseph@afr.net | Your Daily Appointment With God | Praying Daily for Your Spouse - on TheStand.net

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he continues in Psalms and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalms 89:19-94 (NKJV) | Luke 13:6-14:20 (NKJV) | Keep Your Focus on Jesus - on TheStand.net | Kingdom Prayers - on TheStand.net

Pastor Joseph welcomes returning phone guests Chad and Leslie Seagraves, directors of the ministry 1040 Connections. Contact them at their website, 1040 Connections.org, or call 423-531-1040.

Pastor Joseph welcomes in-studio guest Dr. Rene Hymel, a podiatrist with a calling to save diabetes sufferers from foot amputation.

Pastor Joseph talks with phone guest Jor-El Godsey of Heartbeat International about the amazing work they are doing to facilitate crisis pregnancy centers. To contact Heartbeat International or find options to abortion; HeartbeatInternational.org, optionline.org, abortionpillreversal.com. Also, the abortion pill reversal hotline is 877-558-0333.

Pastor Joseph welcomes in-studio guest Shaylene Burlage, Alabama State Director for Love Life, a ministry to pre and post abortive women. The ministry website is LoveLife.org. Shaylene's email address is Alabama@lovelife.org.

Pastor Joseph continues reading through the bible with Psalms 86:1 - 89:39 and Luke 12:22 - 13:13. He also shares the articles, "The Blessed Habit of Reading God's Word Everyday," and "Kingdom Grandparents." joseph@afr.net

Pastor Joseph encourages listeners to pursue wisdom and to spend time in prayer and reading scripture. joseph@afr.net | Conversations with God | Jesus, Prayer, and Dr. George Washington Carver | An Attitude of Gratitude Is Its Own Reward - on TheStand.net

Dr. Ray Noah joins to share about the work of Petros Network, an amazing church planting ministry. Working to equip indigenous leaders to plant churches that plant churches, Petros Network has seen thousands of churches formed. Dr. Noah shares beautiful testimonies of some of what God has done. joseph@afr.net | petrosnetwork.org

Pastor Joseph talks with Michael Johnson, President of the Slavic Gospel Association which is active in all Slavic nations and Israel. SGA.org.

Pastor Joseph discusses prayer and share the following articles: "A Skilled Warrior and his Shield," "Kingdom Prayers," and "Accessing the Vast Ocean of God's Grace."

Pastor Joseph continues reading through the word with Psalms 80 through 85, and Luke 12: 1-50. He also shares the article, "An Attitude of Gratitude is its own Reward."

Pastor Joseph encourages listeners to ask the Lord to help grow their prayer life. joseph@afr.net | Praying for Your Prayer Life - on TheStand.net | Kingdom Prayers - on TheStand.net

Pastor Kelley Payne shares her powerful testimony. Homeless and a drug addict, Pastor Kelley responded to the call of the Lord Jesus and now has a new family in the family of Christ. She continues to share more of what God is doing as she works as a pastor and in pro-life ministry. joseph@afr.net

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he picks up in Psalms and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalm 78-80 (NKJV) | Luke 11 (NKJV)

Robert Hall shares about his struggles as a black man while in law enforcement in Tupelo, Mississippi. Read his story in his new book, "Badge Unbroken: The Robert Hall Story" joseph@afr.net | Badge Unbroken: The Robert Hall Story - on Amazon.com

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he picks up in Psalms in in Luke. jospeh@afr.net | Psalms 72-78:3 (NKJV) | Luke 10-11:14 (NKJV) | Genesis: Introduction to the Book of Answers - on TheStand.net

Shaylene Burlage discusses some of the current scope of chemical abortions and shares about abortion pill reversal. Pastor Joseph and Shaylene encourage churches to become houses of refuge. joseph@afr.net | lovelife.org | lovelife.org/refuge

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he continues in Psalms and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalms 68:11-72:5 (NKJV) | Luke 9:27-10:13 (NKJV) | Students in the School of Prayer

Sherry Hopper encourages listeners to grow in their prayer life and to take time to listen for what God has to say. She continues with powerful testimonies as she encourages listeners to grow in their trust and faith in God. joseph@afr.net | sherryhopper.com | Spiritual Warfare: The Christian Family on Offense

Pastor Joseph shares about the importance of faith and prayer in our Kingdom walk. He encourages listeners to walk and pray in faith as he shares scripture to build us up. joseph@afr.net | A Lifelong Student in the School of Faith | The Tragedy of Prayerlessness

Frank Laws shares about Belhaven University. Pastor Joseph and Frank discuss the importance of what we are being discipled by, and how important college choices are in students' walk with the Lord and in their walk in discipleship. joseph@afr.net | belhaven.edu

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he continues in Psalm and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalm 64-68:18 (NKJV) | Luke 9-9:50 (NKJV) | A Skilled Warrior and His Sword - on TheStand.net | Life, Pregnancy, and Motherhood - on TheStand.net

Attorney Allan Parker shares about the American "right to life" and about progress in the US government for defending the innocent. He also shares about current protections and provisions for women facing pregnancies in hardship. Pastor Joseph and Allan pray for our government and for the ending of abortion. joseph@afr.net | thejusticefoundation.org

Chad and Leslie share about God's call on their life to share the Good News to unreached people groups. Chad, Leslie, and Pastor Joseph pray that the church would grow in listening and obedience to God's call to ministry. joseph@afr.net | 1040connections.org

Charlie and Teresa share how God called them to be missionaries in Japan, a country with less than a 1% Christian population. Now back in the United States, they continue to serve the Lord. Charlie, Teresa, and Pastor Joseph encourage and pray for the church to be more mission minded. jospeh@afr.net

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he continues in Psalm and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalm 56-64:4 (NKJV) | Luke 8 (NKJV) | His Hands and Feet in the Mississippi Delta - on TheStand.net

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he continues in Psalm and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalm 50-55 (NKJV) | Luke 7:11-8:10 (NKJV)

Jarrett and Sandi share about Sandi's upcoming book, Here Comes Joy, to be released August 30th. Hear powerful testimonies of God's grace, transformative healing, and love. joseph@afr.net | herecomesjoy.com/book

Noah and Michael Parry, participants in The Ten Commandments Project Speech Challenge, encourage and bless listeners with their speeches. Their mom, Rebekka, shares about her experience as she walked with her sons through this discipleship project. Rebekka and Pastor Joseph pray for the church to be more involved in discipling our children. joseph@afr.net | Redeeming the Time With Our Children - on TheStand.net | Children Who Read the Word of God - on TheStand.net

Dr. Ray Noah shares about the ministry of Petros Network. Pastor Joseph and Dr. Noah challenge the church and pray that the church would get more involved in the great commission. joseph@afr.net | petrosnetwork.org

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he continues in Psalm and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalm 46-50:20 (NKJV) | Luke 6:20-7:28 (NKJV) | DeltaPCHC.org | Sex Trafficking and the Abortion Industry: Evil Twins - on TheStand.net

Pastor Joseph and Isaac Jackson continue to encourage listeners to get involved in National Truth for Youth Week. joseph@afr.net | tfy.org

Pastor Joseph and Isaac Jackson encourage listeners to get involved in National Truth for Youth Week. joseph@afr.net | tfy.org

Herticine Goree shares how she began working with post-abortive women. Pastor Joseph shares about the Pregnancy Care and Hope Center as Pastor Joseph and Herticine challenge listeners to stand for life. joseph@afr.net | deltapchc.org | tfy.org

Pastor Joseph continues with Reading Through the Word of God as he picks up in Psalm and in Luke. joseph@afr.net | Psalm 40-45:17 (NKJV) | Luke 5:12-6:29 (NKJV) | tfy.org

Fred Jackson shares a beautiful testimony of the Holy Spirit's call in his life. Pastor Joseph and Fred discuss the importance of growing a biblical and God honoring world view, and they discuss the importance of listening to news that comes from a biblical world view. joseph@afr.net | afn.net

Dr. Alemu Beeftu shares his powerful testimony, a story of hearing the call of the Holy Spirit as our Heavenly Father called Dr. Beeftu into his fold. He shares about his new book, Divine Dialogue: Answer 31 God Questions to Discover His Heart and Purpose (Learn to Hear from God as You Seek Clarity, His Will, and Your Calling in Life). joseph@afr.net | Divine Dialogue by Alemu Beeftu

Learn about the first commandment as Pastor Joseph highlights some of the speeches from The Ten Commandments Project Speech Challenge. joseph@afr.net | Aggressively Discipling Our Children - on TheStand.net | Spiritual Warfare: The Christian Family on Offense - on TheStand.net

Pastor Joseph shares the articles, "God's Word-3 Chapters a Day" and "Children Who Read the Word of God," and continues reading through the bible. Psalms 37-40:3, Luke 4:14-5:21

Pastor Joseph reads and prays through the entirety of Paul's letter to the Colossians.

Idalie (10 years old), Ellis James (9 years old), and Ella (8 years old) share their speeches from the Ten Commandments Speech Project. Their mom, Brandi, shares about her experience in walking with them through the project and prays for children and families. joseph@afr.net | Aggressively Discipling Our Children - on TheStand.net