Dawson Now

Recorded on location in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at the January 2021 Strength to Stand Conference. This week's guest is Levi Lusko, and you'll not only hear Scott's conversation with Levi just after leaving the stage, but you'll also hear the message he delivered to the students at the conference.

If you've been to a Christian concert tour event or to a Christian festival anywhere in the United Stated, you've probably experienced the work of our guest for this week's podcast. That's because He's THE man to call when you're organizing such things. His name is Denny Kietzman, and he's spent almost fifty years in the concert and event business. He is a real expert. And - he has a lot of stories about his days in the wings, and he tells us some of those stories in this episode of Dawson Now. Production note: The day we recorded our interview with Denny we had more technical issues that we've ever had. It was a "challenging" day. At one point we lost all internet access in the entire office building where the studio is located and had to relocate to complete the interview. So you will notice lower audio quality in the first half of the podcast than we usually present to you, but it improves. Thanks for your patience!

As we transition from 2020 to 2021 and look back over what has been a roller coaster of a year, we think it is appropriate to revisit one of our most popular episodes of 2020, Scott's visit with Rick Burgess of The Rick & Bubba Show. It is an episode which shares an amazing story of grace and hope, and it's the perfect way to wrap up this year. Be sure to share this with everyone you know!

Scott's guest this week is David Curry, the CEO of Open Doors USA. For over 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world’s most oppressive regions, empowering and equipping persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries by providing Bibles, training, and programs to help strengthen the church. Since assuming the role of CEO in August 2013, Curry has traveled extensively to encourage those living under persecution and support the work of Open Doors. In addition, Curry is often present in Washington, D.C., advocating for religious freedom at the highest levels of our government. He has testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee and met with a wide range of policymakers in Washington from both sides of the aisle, including at the White House, in the Senate and at the U.S. State Department. Curry appears frequently on Fox News and is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. He has also been published or featured in sources such as CBS News, CNN, The Washington Post, Christianity Today, USA Toda

This week Scott talks with Pastor Ted Traylor, senior pastor of Pensacola Florida's Olive Baptist Church.

Scott's guest this week has a powerful story to share about where true hope, peace and fulfillment are found. Join Scott as he talks with Mayo Sowell in a conversation you will want to share with everyone you know!

Scott Dawson chats with members of the SDEA team about what they do for the ministry and what they're thankful for.

Join Scott this week as he talks with internationally acclaimed "comic daredevil" Bello Nock. Bello has headlined for Ringling Brothers, appeared on America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent: Champions, and has thrilled audience around the world as he walked tightopes high in the air, hung from trapeze under a helicopter flying around the Statue of Liberty, and shared the Gospel at every opportunity.

This week Scott's guest is someone who is a true "viral sensation" on social media, Brenda Gantt. Brenda's Facebook page and YouTube channel have attracted huge numbers of visitors seeking to learn her cooking secrets, and on this episode of Dawson Now you'll hear her story, how she started teaching others how to cook, and most importantly about her faith. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

If you're a dad you know what the word "tired" really means. You just thought you knew the meaning before parenthood, right? Jerrad Lopes is a guy like you who has a thing or two to say about being a dad, husband, and follower of Jesus, and he's this week's guest on Dawson Now. Join Scott Dawson for this conversation about the keys to family life for Christian dads.

Join Scott Dawson as he talks with Governor Mike Huckabee about his wide raging career as a pastor, a politician, news commentator and television host, plus his new book, "The Three Cs That Made America Great: Christianity, Capitalism and the Constitution".

Join Scott as he talks with Pastor Vance Pitman about his church, and how his book, "Unburdened", teaches readers how to step away from the artificial burdens of trying to live the Cristian life and into the freedom of a life lived in love with Christ. With a passion for God’s kingdom, Vance had a vision to launch a church focused on joining in God’s activity locally and globally. Thus was Hope Church born in the fall of 2001. From a small group of eighteen adults in a living room, Hope’s fellowship has grown to 4,000 people in small groups desiring to connect people to live the life of a Jesus follower. Where is Hope Church? It's in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Join Scott Dawson as he talks with Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn about her political career, her faith, and her new book, "The Mind of a Conservative Woman". Marsha Blackburn is an American politician and businesswoman serving as the junior United States Senator from Tennessee since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Blackburn previously served in the U.S. House for Tennessee's 7th congressional district from 2003 to 2019.

This week's podcast is a recording of a webinar hosted by Scott Dawson with his special guests Pastor Ed Newton and David Nasser. All three have been involved in ministry as pastors teacher and evangelists and have some valuable wisdom and insight to share. Plus, because they have been friends for years there's also some fun along the way. It's a great episode you don't want to miss!

This week's guest is Dr. Ergun Caner, who shares his story of being a Muslim who came to Jesus Christ, as well as how he has dealt with the loss of a child to suicide. It's an entertaining and very inspiring conversation! Dr. Caner shared his contact information for those who facing the suicide of a child: Email: ecaner@abu.edu Cell: 817-229-9263

This week's episode of Dawson Now features a recent webinar for pastors presented by Scott Dawson with Dr. Larry Little. Dr. Little is an internationally recognized executive coach with a footprint that spans from Kashmire, India, to Washington D.C.  working with individuals on 5 different continents. He has spoken to audiences in diverse professional environments and continues to be a much sought-after speaker and conference leader. And in this episode Dr. Little shares his insights into the challenges faced by those in pastoral ministries during COVID-19.

When he was only fifteen years old Shane knew what he wanted to do with his life. His plan didn't happen overnight, but it did happen in God's timing and that plan has become something very, very special. Shane Quick is Scott's guest on this episode of Dawson Now, an episode that only scratches the surface of Shane's extraordinary journey of life and faith. Listen and share it with your friends and family!