The Write Team Podcast

A Conversation with Pastor Kolade in Sierra Leone | Missions, Church Planting & Reaching Africa for Christ

Pastor Olusegun Kolade is the founder of Watchmen Prophetic Missions International (WPMI), an organization whose goal is to touch of the lives of unreached people groups on the African continent. Since 2014, Pastor K and his team have seen over half a million souls accept Christ while also planting over 10,000 churches. Through missions, church planting, establishing Christian schools, training, and discipleship, Pastor K and WPMI are living out The Great Commission with a wide-open harvest field in Africa. Learn more about Pastor K and WPMI at www.wpmi.org [https://www.wpmi.org/]. In This Episode: * Pastor K's personal testimony and call to ministry * The founding of Watchman Prophetic Missions International * Church planting and disciple-making across Africa * Reaching unreached people groups with the Gospel * Challenges and opportunities for ministry in Sierra Leone * How believers can support global missions efforts

The Write Team Daily: "Bleeding Kansas"

Today's episode of The Write Team Daily revisits the violent Pottawatomie Massacre of May 24, 1856, when abolitionist John Brown and his followers killed five pro-slavery settlers during the chaos of “Bleeding Kansas,” pushing America one step closer to the Civil War. Then, celebrate National Family Fun Day, revisit the publication of Mary Had a Little Lamb, the first telegraph message sent by Samuel Morse, and the grand opening of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Plus, a birthday spotlight on music legend Bob Dylan, a remembrance of jazz icon Duke Ellington, and a powerful devotional from Genesis 23:12–13 on integrity, responsibility, and honoring God through character. 🎧 The Write Team Daily is our daily podcast covering world events, sports, innovation, faith, and inspiration. Thank you for listening, and be sure to give us a like or a follow! #May24 #ThisDayInHistory #HistoryPodcast #BleedingKansas #JohnBrown #BobDylan #BrooklynBridge #SamuelMorse #DukeEllington #ChristianPodcast #DailyDevotional #WriteTeamDaily #PodcastLife

The Write Team Daily: "The Final Ride of Bonnie & Clyde"

Today's episode of The Write Team Daily revisits the dramatic ambush that ended the violent crime spree of Bonnie and Clyde on May 23, 1934. The infamous outlaw couple became Depression-era legends through bank robberies, deadly shootouts, and one of the most famous manhunts in American history before their story ended on a rural Louisiana highway. Then, celebrate National Taffy Day, revisit Benjamin Franklin’s invention of bifocal glasses, and look back at the conviction of the infamous Yorkshire Ripper in Britain. Plus, a birthday spotlight on singer-songwriter Jewel, a remembrance of legendary frontiersman Kit Carson, and a powerful devotional from Genesis 22:9–10 on trusting God even when obedience requires sacrifice. 🎧 The Write Team Daily is our daily podcast covering world events, sports, innovation, faith, and inspiration. Thank you for listening, and be sure to give us a like or a follow! #May23 #ThisDayInHistory #HistoryPodcast #BonnieAndClyde #Jewel #KitCarson #BenjaminFranklin #YorkshireRipper #NationalTaffyDay #ChristianPodcast #DailyDevotional #WriteTeamDaily #PodcastLife

From The Press Box: East Texas Playoffs, Recruiting Insight & Football Season Around The Corner

Postseason softball and baseball continue across East Texas—and football season is already creeping closer. ⚾🥎🏈🔥 On this episode of From The Press Box, David Weaver is joined by recruiting analyst Tristan Lundy to break down playoff action, recruiting news, and what’s ahead this summer. 🥎⚾ East Texas Playoffs: * Hallsville Ladycats fighting back in the state semifinals * Weather and scheduling chaos impacting playoff series * Beckville vs. Overton regional final showdown * Pleasant Grove and Bullard making deep playoff runs * Tyler Legacy quietly reaching the 6A regional finals 🏈 Recruiting & Football: * Recruiting updates from around East Texas * The dangers of the transfer portal for young athletes * Why finding the “right fit” still matters more than NIL headlines * Summer football preparation and seven-on-seven season approaching 🔥 Plus: * A spotlight on Cara Sims after another historic championship run * Why East Texas continues producing elite athletes across multiple sports 🙏 Final Word: Wisdom from Proverbs 13:20 about choosing the right people to surround yourself with. #FromThePressBox #EastTexasSports #HighSchoolBaseball #HighSchoolSoftball #Recruiting #TXHSFB #FootballRecruiting #CaraSims #SportsPodcast #Faith

The Write Team Daily: "A Burning Ring Of Fire"

Today's episode of The Write Team Daily revisits the catastrophic Great Chilean Earthquake of May 22, 1960, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in human history. The massive quake and resulting tsunamis devastated communities across the Pacific and forever changed how nations monitor earthquakes and tsunami threats along the Ring of Fire. Then, celebrate National Vanilla Pudding Day, revisit the first widely publicized sighting of the Loch Ness Monster, and look back at the devastating 2011 Joplin tornado that reshaped tornado preparedness in America. Plus, a birthday spotlight on baseball legend Tommy John, a remembrance of Roman emperor Constantine the Great, and a powerful devotional from Genesis 21:6–7 on trusting God’s faithfulness even in seasons of waiting. 🎧 The Write Team Daily is our daily podcast covering world events, sports, innovation, faith, and inspiration. Thank you for listening, and be sure to give us a like or a follow! #May22 #ThisDayInHistory #HistoryPodcast #ChileEarthquake #TommyJohn #ConstantineTheGreat #JoplinTornado #LochNessMonster #ChristianPodcast #DailyDevotional #WriteTeamDaily #PodcastLife