Renew His World with Carmen Lindsay

Mayo Sowell: From Auburn Football to Federal Prison | Mayo Sowell (Part 1) | Ep. 9

What happens when success, status, and survival still leave a man trapped? In part one of Carmen Lindsay’s conversation with Mayo Sowell, Mayo opens up about his early life, his rise as a standout athlete, the pressure of performance, and the path that eventually led him from SEC football to the drug trade. From growing up between instability and ambition, to playing football at Auburn, to chasing identity through money, recognition, and power, Mayo’s story reveals how easily a life can be shaped by the paths placed in front of us. But even in the middle of federal charges, mandatory minimums, and a sentence that could have taken decades of his life, God was already at work. Guest Bio: Mayo Sowell is a pastor, speaker, and former Auburn football player whose life is a powerful testimony of redemption and transformation. After a promising athletic career was derailed, Mayo found himself caught in the drug trade and facing serious federal charges. But through God’s mercy, his life took a dramatic turn. Today, Mayo uses his story to point people toward hope, identity in Christ, and the power of the church to help people step into the purpose God created them for.   Get early access + exclusive updates: https://renewhisworld.kit.com/c6b8c9614c [https://renewhisworld.kit.com/c6b8c9614c] Connect with Renew His World: Website: https://exskeptic.org/https://www.renewhisworld.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenewHisWorld/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/exskeptichttps://www.instagram.com/RenewHisWorld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renewhisworld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@exskeptichttps://www.youtube.com/@RenewHisWorld Email info: carmen@renewhisworld.org — Footage provided by White Wolf Creative.

Jesus Is Already King… So Why Are We Waiting? | Gary DeMar (Part 2) | Ep. 8

Get early access + exclusive updates: https://renewhisworld.kit.com/c6b8c9614c [https://renewhisworld.kit.com/c6b8c9614c]   If Jesus is already reigning… then why does the world still look broken? In part two, Carmen sits down again with Gary DeMar to challenge one of the most widely accepted assumptions in modern Christianity, that Christ’s kingdom is still mostly future. What if that’s not what Scripture actually teaches? What if the call isn’t to wait… but to build? Gary DeMar unpacks the deeper implications of Matthew 24, Revelation, and the language of biblical prophecy, arguing that many of these passages were fulfilled in the first century, not the distant future. But this isn’t just a theological discussion. It’s a call to action. If Jesus is already enthroned, then the responsibility shifts to His people. From family and church to education, business, and government, this episode explores what it looks like to reclaim a biblical worldview and actively participate in renewing culture from the ground up.   Guest Bio: Gary DeMar is a writer, speaker, and president of American Vision. He is widely known for his work on biblical worldview, eschatology, and the application of Scripture to culture, government, and everyday life. Gary has authored numerous books, including God and Government and Last Days Madness, and has spent decades equipping Christians to think critically, biblically, and strategically about the world around them. Resources Mentioned: * God and Government – Gary DeMar * The Book That Made Your World – Vishal Mangalwadi * The Bible (Matthew 24, Daniel 7, Revelation, Isaiah 19, 2 Corinthians 3, Deuteronomy 8)     Connect with Renew His World: Website: https://exskeptic.org/https://www.renewhisworld.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenewHisWorld/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/exskeptichttps://www.instagram.com/RenewHisWorld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renewhisworld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@exskeptichttps://www.youtube.com/@RenewHisWorld Email info: carmen@renewhisworld.org

Did Jesus Already Fulfill Matthew 24? | Gary DeMar (Part 1) | Ep. 7

Get early access + exclusive updates: https://renewhisworld.kit.com/c6b8c9614c [https://renewhisworld.kit.com/c6b8c9614c] What if everything you’ve been told about the end times… isn’t quite right? In this conversation, Carmen sits down with Gary DeMar to challenge one of the most influential beliefs shaping how Christians see the future and their role in it. If your theology leads you to expect defeat, disengagement, or decline… what does that mean for how you live today? This episode isn’t just about prophecy—it’s about purpose, responsibility, and whether Christians are called to retreat… or rebuild. What You’ll Learn in This Episode * Why your view of the end times (eschatology) shapes how you engage with culture * The danger of “newspaper exegesis” and reading current events into Scripture * A historical look at failed end-times predictions across generations * How Matthew 24 may actually refer to events in A.D. 70, not the distant future * The destruction of the temple and why it matters for understanding prophecy * Whether the Gospel being preached “to the whole world” has already been fulfilled * A different interpretation of the “abomination of desolation.” * How Old Testament prophetic language (sun, moon, stars) describes the collapse of nations—not a literal cosmic collapse * Why many Christians today may misunderstand their role in shaping the future Guest Bio: Gary DeMar is a bestselling author, speaker, and president of American Vision, an organization dedicated to applying biblical truth to every area of life. He has written over 30 books on topics including biblical prophecy, Christian worldview, and cultural engagement. Known for his deep historical research and bold theological positions, Gary has spent decades equipping believers to think clearly about Scripture—and live it out in the real world.  Resources Mentioned: American Vision Book: The Late Great Planet Earth by Hal Lindsey Book: 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988 by Edgar Whisenant Historical writings of Flavius Josephus Biblical passages discussed: * Matthew 21–24 (Olivet Discourse) * Luke 21 * Colossians 1:23 * Romans 1:8, Romans 16 * Acts 11 * 1 John 2 & 4 * Isaiah 13, 34, 66 * Ezekiel (prophetic judgment language)   Connect with Renew His World: Website: https://exskeptic.org/https://www.renewhisworld.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenewHisWorld/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/exskeptichttps://www.instagram.com/RenewHisWorld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renewhisworld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@exskeptichttps://www.youtube.com/@RenewHisWorld Email info: carmen@renewhisworld.org

When God Blows Up Your Plans (In the Best Way) | Jonathan Isaac (Part 2) | Ep. 6

What if the thing you’re most afraid of—your anxiety, your insecurity, your past—was exactly what God wanted to use to blow your mind? In part two of Carmen’s conversation with NBA player Jonathan Isaac, we go behind the headlines of “the guy who stood in the bubble,” and into the inner war he was fighting long before the cameras ever saw him. From panic episodes at Florida State to injury after injury in the league, Jonathan opens up about fear, purpose, and the love of God that refused to let him go. Jonathan shares how a quiet church kid from the Bronx became the number one high school player in Florida, a top NBA draft pick—and yet was secretly crumbling under the weight of performance, approval, and anxiety. He walks through the moment God got his attention through “random” elevator encounters, Christian apologetics, and an unlikely homeless-outreach that led him to a church, a spiritual father, and the woman who would become his wife.  Guest Bio: Jonathan Isaac is a professional basketball player, author, and entrepreneur whose life off the court has become just as impactful as his game on it. Raised in the Bronx and later in Naples, Florida, Jonathan rose from a quiet, approval-seeking kid to the number one high school player in Florida and a top NBA draft pick. On the surface, he was the confident, athletic star. Behind the scenes, he was battling crippling anxiety, fear of rejection, and a fragile sense of identity built on performance. In the NBA, Jonathan’s journey with God went from cultural Christianity to deep, personal conviction. Through a series of orchestrated encounters, apologetics, and the persistent love of God, his life was radically redirected—shaping the courage he later displayed when he chose to stand in the NBA bubble. His story is one of inner transformation long before public boldness.  Resources Mentioned: UNITUS – Jonathan’s Christ-centered footwear and apparel brand: https://weareunitus.com/ Apologetics voices Jonathan dove into on his journey: * Frank Turek * Ravi Zacharias * William Lane Craig * John Lennox Key Scriptures referenced or alluded to: * Luke 6:46 – “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord’ and not do what I say?” John 3:16–17 – Jesus came not to condemn the world, but to save it * Themes of the “double-minded man” and walking in the light vs. darkness   Connect with Renew His World: Website: https://exskeptic.org/https://www.renewhisworld.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenewHisWorld/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/exskeptichttps://www.instagram.com/RenewHisWorld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renewhisworld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@exskeptichttps://www.youtube.com/@RenewHisWorld Email info: renewhisworldpodcast@gmail.com — Footage provided by White Wolf Creative.

Why Jonathan Isaac Stood When Everyone Else Kneeled | Jonathan Isaac (Part 1) | Ep. 5

What happens to a nation, and to a person, when identity politics collide with identity in Christ? Host Carmen Lindsay sits down with NBA forward Jonathan Isaac to talk about identity, race, and the courage to stand alone when the whole world expects you to kneel.  Jonathan takes us back to the chaos of 2020—the George Floyd tragedy, the rise of Black Lives Matter, the pressure inside the NBA bubble—and shares how he wrestled through anger, pain, and cultural expectations to land on a very different kind of response: one rooted not in skin color or politics, but in the unshakable identity of being a child of God. Guest Bio: Jonathan Isaac is a professional basketball player in the NBA and a bold follower of Jesus Christ. Known nationally for his decision not to kneel for the national anthem or wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the 2020 NBA bubble, Jonathan has become a leading voice calling believers to root their identity in Christ rather than in politics, race, or cultural trends. He is the author of Why I Stand, where he shares his personal journey of insecurity, injury, faith, and conviction, and explains the biblical reasoning behind his very public stand. Beyond the court, Jonathan is passionate about using his platform to point people to the gospel, champion biblical unity across racial lines, and encourage Christians to live out their faith with conviction, love, and courage in the public square.   Resources Mentioned: Book: Why I Stand by Jonathan Isaac: https://a.co/d/3tjiZvZ [https://a.co/d/3tjiZvZ] The Bible – especially themes of law vs. grace, God’s covenant love, and Jesus’ command to “love your neighbor as yourself” (the Golden Rule) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonisaac_01/ [https://www.instagram.com/jonisaac_01/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jonathanisac01/ [https://www.facebook.com/Jonathanisac01/]   Connect with Renew His World: Website: https://exskeptic.org/https://www.renewhisworld.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenewHisWorld/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/exskeptichttps://www.instagram.com/RenewHisWorld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renewhisworld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@exskeptichttps://www.youtube.com/@RenewHisWorld Email info: renewhisworldpodcast@gmail.com — Footage provided by White Wolf Creative.