Kingdom & Culture with Mike Whitford

Many people say they love God but forget that part of that love is to serve 'the least of these'. Pastor Joel Schmidgall, Lead Pastor of National Community Church and Co-Founder of the DC Dream Center in Washington, DC, shares what it means to be 'on mission' and serve Jesus as we reach those less fortunate, even in our Nation's Capital! Pastor Joel is also the co-author of "Praying Circles Around Your Marriage", along with his wif...

Most people hate politics, for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the biggest one is because of how much conflict and resulting anxiety is inherent within political discourse. Whatever their reason, 1 Timothy 2:1-5 calls us to pray for those in authority and to basically be aware of our surroundings when it comes to leadership matters.

Author of the book “Politics for People Who Hate Politics” & nationally renowned speak...

Most people hate politics, for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the biggest one is because of how much conflict and resulting anxiety is inherent within political discourse. Whatever their reason, 1 Timothy 2:1-5 calls us to pray for those in authority and to basically be aware of our surroundings when it comes to leadership matters. Author of the book “Politics for People Who Hate Politics” & nationally renowned ...

Pastor Matt Newton has 2 Master’s Degrees in Faith & Culture from Liberty International University and Talbot School of Theology. He is currently the Discipleship Pastor at River City Church in Sacramento, CA, where he is often at the intersection of faith and culture at the capital of California. Pastor Matt also shares his testimony of a near-death experience that grounded him even further in the word of God and the fai...

What do a fit man of God, Marvel: Agents of Shield and Hollywood all have in common? In this episode, we will explore the connection between Spiritual & Physical GRIT, why we should seek to be both physically AND spiritually 'fit', and the correlation between spiritual readiness and physical fitness. We will also explore Brian's career in Hollywood and how God has used him in those realms and how Christians can positively impac...

Unhealthy leaders = Unhealthy organizations! This podcast episode will help facilitate Christian Leadership Growth and Maturity for you and those you lead as Maurine Price, the Founder and Director of the Growth Skills Foundation and Assistant Director, Matthew Hooper join Kingdom & Culture as they talk about Ultimate Leadership from Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, authors of various leadership books such as "Boundaries"...

Psalms 122:6 says, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May those who love you be secure." Politics aside, it seems Scripture consistently calls believers to bless the Jewish people. Yet in the midst of world conflict, specifically in the Middle East, there has been a recent increase of Antisemitism not just in the world at large, but in America as well! It is important for kind-hearted people, and especially Christians, to stand agai...

Songwriter and worship leader, Jon Shabaglian shares his heart for reconciliation, from being selected as a starring musician in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide in Turkey, to raising up and training young musicians through his non-profit organization, Psalmist Mission. Through Spirit-led music and creativity, Jon calls us to align our hearts and minds with Christ, forgive those who have ill will toward us and live in the peace...

Have you ever asked God to intervene on your behalf, only to seem like He's 'taking forever' to answer? Have you ever been in that place in your life where you've asked God, "WHY?" In this episode of K&C, Dr. Mark Batterson helps us understand God's heart to bless us while we wait for Him to 'move'. We discuss Pastor Mark's Christian theological contributions to the recent "DAVID" animated movie as well as his latest book "Grad...

For the past 30+ years, churches and Christian leaders all across America have been trying to unlock the seemingly unsolvable door on how to relate to and reach college students and young adults. Difficult? Yes. Impossible? No. National Assemblies Of God College and Young Adults Director, Reverend Josh Wellborn, joins us in a two-part discussion on how to address this anomaly of relating to and reaching the hearts and minds of 18 t...

For the past 30+ years, churches and Christian leaders all across America have been trying to unlock the seemingly unsolvable door on how to relate to and reach college students and young adults. Difficult? Yes. Impossible? No. National Assemblies Of God College and Young Adults Director, Reverend Josh Wellborn, joins us in a two-part discussion on how to address this anomaly of relating to and reaching the hearts and minds of 18 t...

After serving 40 years in the US Coast Guard all the way up to the rank of Rear Admiral, and another two years in the White House in Washington, DC as the Advisor to the President for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, Doug Fears realized his health was declining and he was only in his mid 50’s. He needed a solution. So he began to research natural remedies and methods to gain back his energy, his mental health and his s...

What do Disney's "The Lion King", Moses from the Bible, and a gifted artist who immigrated from China and Taiwan all have in common? Faith. In this episode, Davy Lui shares his unlikely story of overcoming the odds as a top-tier Disney Animator, specifically for "Mulan" and "The Lion King," and how God gave him his own media company, KenduFilms & KenduKids. Davy's unique testimony and story from his rise to Disney as an animato...

"Leadership is lonely." -Kobe Bryant. In this episode, Reverend Alberto Bello, Lead Pastor of The Collective Church in Bakersfield, CA, shares with us some hard, but necessary truths about spiritual leadership in light of his book, "10 Things They Didn't Tell Me About Leadership." Pastor Alberto helps us embrace the reality of difficulty in church leadership, while also remaining hopeful for God's best as we lead from His strength!

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For centuries, people have been asking one of humanity's and history's most important questions: Did Jesus REALLY die for the sins of the world and resurrect from the dead, just as the Bible says He did? Dr. Tommy Casarez, a University Professor of Church History and Theology, as well as the Lead Pastor of Hearts on Fire Church in Covina, CA, helps us answer this life-impacting question with truth and clarity!

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What is love, according to the Bible? Casey & Meygan have a fresh, unconventional, but biblical approach to romance and marriage. Their new book, "The Marriage Habit," takes a fresh, accessible approach to building a healthier, more intentional relationship—one simple habit at a time. This will be great both for dating couples intending to get married, as well as married couples! You'll want to listen to both Part I and P...

What is love, according to the Bible? Casey & Meygan have a fresh, unconventional, but biblical approach to romance and marriage. Their new book, "The Marriage Habit" takes a fresh, accessible approach to building a healthier, more intentional relationship—one simple habit at a time. This will be great both for dating couples intending to get married, as well as married couples! You'll want to l...

In 2020, God awakened Joel Mott and a few of his friends to the fact that their generation was on 'lockdown' and suffering for lack of connection with God and each other. So, Joel did what any person desperate for a move of God would do: He called his generation to worship and love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and in person without fear! Since then, Joel and his friends have seen thousands in their generation...

While riding his bike on the PCH in the early morning of October 20, 2025, Pastor Eric Williams, husband of Robyn and father of 4 wonderful children, was struck by a reckless driver and tragically killed. Eric's loss made local and national news. This is the kind of event that leaves many asking the age-old question, "why God?" Eric's sister, Alli Joy Vazquez joins us on K&C to share Eric's story, how their family has leaned in...