Kingdom & Culture with Mike Whitford

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...

John 1:1-5 (NIV) says,1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.2 He was with God in the beginning.3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men.5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkn...

When is it acceptable to listen to Christmas music? Before Thanksgiving? After? Not until December 1st?? Lead Pastor of Harbor Trinity, Justin Chandler, and Lead Pastor of Legacy Church, Kyle Popineau, both help us to explore the answer to this iconic question as well as the true meaning of Christmas and Advent. This is a fun, light-hearted, and yet meaningful episode to help you get in the "Christmas spirit"!

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Everybody is struggling somewhere, with something or someone. The reality of difficulties and challenges in this life are never ending. But it doesn't mean we are 'cooked'. In fact, the opposite! In this episode of K&C, NAIA Hall of Fame and NCAA Women's Basketball Coach, Russ Davis reminds us that every struggle we are faced with presents an opportunity to overcome the odds, and, as Romans 8:37 says, "...in all these things we...

You've probably heard the phrases, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," or "Beauty is only skin deep." Is it though? Proverbs 31:30 reminds us, "Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing..."  The truth is, beauty in the eyes of God is much deeper than our skin. in this episode of K&C, Social Media Influencer, Ashley Little, reminds us that true beauty really does come from within, even deeper than our emotions, to the ve...

Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-30, 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” It is no surprise that with all of our amazing technology, we are more stressed out, struggling with me...

“What is God’s will for my life? What is my purpose for living? Why am I here?” World renowned Social Scientist & author of over 30 books, including “The Call”, Dr. Os Guinness joins K&C, along with University & Theology Professor, Dr. Richard Park to answer these and other existential questions about life, according to the word of God and “God‘s call” on our lives. If you...

As we honor our veterans, US Coast Guard Rear Admiral Doug Fears joins K&C. Admiral Fears served 40 years in the US Coast Guard and some of his last few years as the White House Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Director Advisor to the President of the United States from 2017 to 2019. Please join us as Admiral Fears shares timeless leadership advice that he learned as a veteran, as well as some pretty cool stories from the...