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  • Only God Can Calm My Fears

    Only God Can Calm My Fears
    2026/01/08
    This is the Christian’s Hour. Welcome, I’m Stan Smelser, program host.In this week’s message, from our series; “Only God”, Gene Appel, lead minister with East Side Christian Church in Anaheim, California unpacks how our most significant fears come from the uncertainties that blind-side us throughout our lives.Today, from the Bible’s book of Mark the writer shares how after a very busy day of ministry for Jesus and his disciples, they use a small boat to escape the crowds and go to “refuel” in a more restful place across a local lake. Their crossing starts off very peaceful and relaxing and Jesus even falls asleep. Suddenly an enormous storm overtakes them and in the midst of the storm something incredible, something, life changing takes place.Here’s Gene with the lowdown on how to deal with fear… To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29?v=20251111
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  • Only God is Greater than My Disappointment

    Only God is Greater than My Disappointment
    2026/01/01
    Welcome to this week’s Christian’s Hour broadcast.We’ve all been in situations or faced circumstances that look absolutely impossible from a human perspective – whether it’s disappointing events, a past that we can’t do-over, or fears, hurts and habits for which there appears to be no remedy. Jesus said that while some things may look impossible to human beings, with God all things are possible. This month, Gene Appel, the Senior Pastor with the East Side Christian Church in Anaheim, California will be unpacking some ways where “Only God” can make the difference in our lives?Each of us at one time or another has experienced disappointments in life, and it’s not unlikely that we will again in the future.The Bible’s book of Psalms is a collection of sacred poems, often containing prayers, gathered by God’s people over 2500 years ago. One of the things the psalms teach us is how to express our raw, unedited disappointments to God. So here’s Gene to dispense with all the polite, positive God-talk and share with us how God can make a difference when disappointments overwhelm us... To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29?v=20251111
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    29 分
  • Planting Trees

    Planting Trees
    2025/12/25
    Welcome, almost, to a new year of The Christian’s Hour! TCH is a ministry of Gospel Broadcasting Mission. GBM’s mission is to broadcast the message of Jesus, in their own language, to unreached people groups and tribes world-wide.We hope you had a Joyus Christmas, and we hope this New Year brings you and your family more blessings in Christ than you can count! Have a Happy New Year.This Christmas season, Ben Cachiaras, the lead minister with Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland, has been helping us look past the “rif-raf” of the world’s version of the Holidays and the Christmas tree to see the really big picture, of the Hope Christmas represents, in this series Ben calls “Don’t Miss the Forest for the Tree”. As we prepare for the new year, what better way than to begin with a new perspective, new hopes, new resolutions. Kinda like a “do over”. So what is more fitting than talking about Planting A-new, kinda like planting a new tree? In today’s message: “Planting Trees” Ben continues looks at the forest from the perspective of planting something new, a new start, so to speak, Here’s Ben To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29?v=20251111
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  • Don't Miss the Forest

    Don't Miss the Forest
    2025/12/18
    Welcome, this is the Christian’s Hour. TCH is a ministry of Gospel Broadcasting Mission. Merry Christmas from all of us at The Christian’s Hour and Gospel Broadcasting Mission!For most people of our culture Christmas has become so familiar; most people miss the point. Beyond the decorations and gifts in front of us, there is a much bigger story to notice, A vast forest of wonder and meaning for everyone.This Christmas season, Ben Cachiaras, the lead minister with Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland, is helping us look past the “rif-raf” of the world’s version of the Holidays and the tree to see the really big picture, of the Hope Christmas represents, in this series Ben calls “Don’t Miss the Forest for the Tree”.So, how are you doing with the Christmas rush? Really? Okay, together let’s stop, take a deep breath, maybe take a step back and lift our eyes to the bigger picture, the meaning, the forest of what God is really doing that makes this whole thing worth celebrating in the first place. Okay, ready? Here’s Ben to lead us on this journey… To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29?v=20251111
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  • Hope from the Tree Stump

    Hope from the Tree Stump
    2025/12/11
    TCH is a ministry of Gospel Broadcasting Mission.GBM’s mission is to broadcast the message of Jesus, in their own language, to unreached people groups and tribes world-wide.For most people of our culture Christmas has become so familiar; most people miss the point. Beyond the decorations and gifts in front of us, there is a much bigger story to notice ' a vast forest of wonder and meaning for everyone.This Christmas season, Ben Cachiaras, the lead minister with Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland, is helping us look past the “rif-raf” of the world’s version of the Holidays and the tree to see the really big picture, of the Hope Christmas represents, in this series Ben calls “Don’t Miss the Forest for the Tree”.Years ago, I cut down a diseased tree in our front yard. I thought it was case closed. The tree, however, had other thoughts and out of that stump grew a shoot, then another and another. Today we have a beautiful… “bush”. In today’s message, “Hope from the Tree Stump”, Ben shares how Jesus’ birth is God making good on a promise of hope from a different kind of stump… for all of us… To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29?v=20251111
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  • Life Between the Trees

    Life Between the Trees
    2025/12/04
    Welcome to the TCH broadcast! TCH is a ministry of Gospel Broadcasting Mission.GBM’s mission is to broadcast the message of Jesus, in their own language, to unreached people groups and tribes world-wide.There is a lot of history, a lot of meaning behind the Christmas Tree. Some would say it is pagan in its origins, others give it meaning that goes back to the original sin. But there is a danger in getting caught up in the world’s version of the Christmas Tree and missing the real meaning of Christmas.This Christmas season, Ben Cachiaras, the lead minister with Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland, is helping us look past the “rif-raf” of the world’s version of Christmas to see the really big picture of what Christmas represents in a series Ben calls “Don’t Miss the Forest for the Tree”.Imagine with me, for a moment… in the middle of the most perfect garden you can imagine; a tree. This is no ordinary tree, it is the tree of life, eternal life. Now, imagine again, that tree made new, this time near the throne of the eternal, creator God. You know, you and I, we live in a space between those two trees. Got your attention? Here’s Ben to explain… To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29?v=20251111
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  • Pray with Thanksgiving

    Pray with Thanksgiving
    2025/11/27
    TCH is a ministry of Gospel Broadcasting Mission.I pray your thanksgiving was blessed with an overflowing of, gratitude to God! With Thanksgiving in our rearview mirror and the rest of the holidays looming ahead, many of us may, along with a lot of other people find our journey, one of mixed sentiments?! A 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association found that 89% of U.S. adults feel stressed during the holidays. Want in on a secret, the concepts Bob Russell has been sharing with us all month can be key to coping with that stress! Bob Russell is a retired senior minister of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where he served for 40 years as “Southeast” became one of the largest churches in America. In today’s message, “Pray with Thanksgiving” Bob unpacks how Prayer with gratitude can be key to surviving, even finding blessing in the upcoming holidays. So, let’s continue the gratitude we have been cultivating and use it to be a blessing for ourselves and those around us; giving glory to God in the process! Here’s Bob… To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29?v=20251111
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  • Attitude of Gratitude

    Attitude of Gratitude
    2025/11/20
    Welcome to the Christian’s Hour Program, Thanks for joining us! TCH is a ministry of Gospel Broadcasting Mission. GBM’s mission is to broadcast the message of Jesus, in their heart’s language, to unreached people groups and tribes world-wide.This week we celebrate Thanksgiving, a National Holiday since 1863, that traces its origins to the Pilgrims in 1621. Thanksgiving’s origins came out of a deep-rooted sense of gratitude to God. These days it almost seems the Holiday is tied more to family gatherings and meals, and giving thanks is secondary. Maybe it’s time for a “course correction” to get back to our roots of giving thanks, to God?!This month, Bob Russell, is helping us with an “Thanksgiving Season - Heart Check” in preparation for a more meaningful Thanksgiving. Bob Russell is a retired senior minister of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where he served for 40 years as “Southeast” became one of the largest churches in America. There is an old proverb that says “you reap what you sow”. In today’s message, “An Attitude of Gratitude” Bob has 5 ways we can sow an attitude that can help us transform our personalities into someone who radiates Thanksgiving. Here’s Bob to talk more than turkey! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/326/29?v=20251111
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