The Alex McFarland Show

Episode 203-Who's Defending the Church with Brad Dacus

On this episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex McFarland shares a powerful conversation with Brad Dacus, recorded at the NRB Conference in Nashville.  Brad Dacus, who earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law, discusses his lifelong commitment to defending constitutional and religious freedoms. In 1997, he founded the Pacific Justice Institute (PJI), which has grown into one of the largest Christian non-profit legal organizations in the nation. PJI provides free legal representation to individuals, churches, and organizations to protect faith, family, and parental rights. This episode is packed with insight into current legal battles, the importance of standing firm in constitutional liberties, and how believers can be informed and engaged in today’s cultural landscape. Scriptures: Proverbs 14:34 Links: Alex McFarland [https://alexmcfarland.com/] Ask Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/askalex/] My Relationship with God Free e-book [https://alexmcfarland.kit.com/ebook] Book: 100 Bible Questions and Answers on Prophecy and the End Times [https://alexmcfarland.com/books/] The Cove - July 17-19 & 27-31 [https://register.thecove.org/events/detail/4160?_gl=1*ljg3pi*_gcl_au*MTIzODUwODc4NS4xNzY0MTY4Nzc2&_ga=2.170607266.320346988.1764168776-163646854.1697175406] Equip Retreat Camps  [https://alexmcfarland.com/camps/] United in Prayer Devotionals [https://alexmcfarland.com/unitedinprayer/] Speaking Calendar [https://alexmcfarland.com/events/category/speaking-events/] Book Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/speaking/] Give Online [https://alexmcfarland.com/give/] Alex McFarland Ministries P.O. Box 485 Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 1-877-937-4631 (1-877-YES-GOD1) Guest Info: Pacific Justice Institute Website [https://pacificjustice.org/] Request a PJI Speaker  [https://www.secure.pacificjustice.org/site/SSurvey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=1720] Book: Reclaim Your School [https://pacificjustice.org/resources/for-parents/reclaim-your-school/reclaim-your-school-book/] Keywords/Hashtags: #podcast #pfcaudiovideo #thealexmcfarlandshow #alexmcfarland #podcastcommunity #Bible #author #apologist #speaker #christians #wordofGod #apologetics #religion #prayer #truth #scriptures #alexmcfarlandministries #braddacus #NRB #PJI #pacificjusticeinstitute #students #schools #law #reclaimyourschool Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1982718/open_sms]

Episode 202-Jesus: The Code for Life with Dr. O.S. Hawkins

On this episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex is honored to have Dr. O.S. Hawkins on the show. Dr. Hawkins is a great leader, an author of over 50 books, speaker and pastor. Listen as they discuss his new book, The Spirit Code. Dr. Hawkins also shares his testimony of how God touched his heart and life, and the impact that he is making to further the kingdom of God through the ministry, Mission Dignity.  Scriptures: Joshua 1:8 Acts 19:2 Mark 14:50 Romans 8:11 Acts 4:20 Ephesians 4:30 Links: Alex McFarland [https://alexmcfarland.com/] Ask Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/askalex/] My Relationship with God Free e-book [https://alexmcfarland.kit.com/ebook] Book: 100 Bible Questions and Answers on Prophecy and the End Times [https://alexmcfarland.com/books/] The Cove - July 17-19 & 27-31 [https://register.thecove.org/events/detail/4160?_gl=1*ljg3pi*_gcl_au*MTIzODUwODc4NS4xNzY0MTY4Nzc2&_ga=2.170607266.320346988.1764168776-163646854.1697175406] Equip Retreat Camps  [https://alexmcfarland.com/camps/] United in Prayer Devotionals [https://alexmcfarland.com/unitedinprayer/] Speaking Calendar [https://alexmcfarland.com/events/category/speaking-events/] Book Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/speaking/] Give Online [https://alexmcfarland.com/give/] Alex McFarland Ministries P.O. Box 485 Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 1-877-937-4631 (1-877-YES-GOD1) Guest Info: Dr. O.S. Hawkins Website [https://www.oshawkins.com/] Book: The Spirit Code [https://www.oshawkins.com/books] Guidestone Financial Resources [https://www.guidestone.org/About-Us/Our-Story] Mission Dignity [https://www.guidestone.org/mission-dignity/] Keywords/Hashtags: #podcast #pfcaudiovideo #thealexmcfarlandshow #alexmcfarland #podcastcommunity #Bible #author #apologist #speaker #christians #wordofGod #apologetics #religion #prayer #truth #scriptures #alexmcfarlandministries #Jesuslovesyou #youareneveralone #encouragement #purpose #christianity #truth #evangelism #DrOSHawkins #thespiritcode #theHolySpirit #missiondignity #Guidstonefinancialresources #testimony Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1982718/open_sms]

Episode 201-The Empowered Believer

On this week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex focuses on helping believers understand, recognize, and faithfully use the spiritual gifts God has given them. He emphasizes that every Christian has a unique role within the Body of Christ and shares in the responsibility of fulfilling the Great Commission. Alex encourages listeners to actively minister to those who are lost, reminding them that each believer’s gifts are meant to build up the Church and point others to the steadfast, unchanging love of Jesus Christ.  Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Romans 12:6-8 Ephesians 4 1 Peter 4:9-11 Links: Alex McFarland [https://alexmcfarland.com/] Ask Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/askalex/] My Relationship with God Free e-book [https://alexmcfarland.kit.com/ebook] Book: 100 Bible Questions and Answers on Prophecy and the End Times [https://alexmcfarland.com/books/] The Cove - July 17-19 & 27-31 [https://register.thecove.org/events/detail/4160?_gl=1*ljg3pi*_gcl_au*MTIzODUwODc4NS4xNzY0MTY4Nzc2&_ga=2.170607266.320346988.1764168776-163646854.1697175406] Equip Retreat Camps  [https://alexmcfarland.com/camps/] United in Prayer Devotionals [https://alexmcfarland.com/unitedinprayer/] Speaking Calendar [https://alexmcfarland.com/events/category/speaking-events/] Book Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/speaking/] Give Online [https://alexmcfarland.com/give/] Alex McFarland Ministries P.O. Box 485 Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 1-877-937-4631 (1-877-YES-GOD1) Keywords/Hashtags: #podcast #pfcaudiovideo #thealexmcfarlandshow #alexmcfarland #podcastcommunity #Bible #author #apologist #christians #apologetics #religion #prayer #truth #scriptures #alexmcfarlandministries #wisdom #empoweredbeliever #spiritualgifts #unity #thebodyofChrist Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1982718/open_sms]

Episode 200-Your Role in the Great Commission with Fergus Scarfe

On this week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex welcomes Fergus Scarfe. Born in Scotland and raised in London, Fergus developed a passion for music that eventually took him around the world and led him into ministry, where he now serves as a regional director with GOD TV. Fergus shares the powerful story of how a simple moment—listening to a friend read the Bible—became a life-changing encounter with Jesus that reshaped his purpose and direction. Together, Alex and Fergus discuss what it means to live out the Great Commission today and the role every believer plays in sharing the gospel in a changing world. Scriptures: Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:8 Hebrews 12 Acts 16 Habakkuk 3:10  Links: Alex McFarland [https://alexmcfarland.com/] Ask Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/askalex/] My Relationship with God Free e-book [https://alexmcfarland.kit.com/ebook] The Cove - July 17-19 & 27-31 [https://register.thecove.org/events/detail/4160?_gl=1*ljg3pi*_gcl_au*MTIzODUwODc4NS4xNzY0MTY4Nzc2&_ga=2.170607266.320346988.1764168776-163646854.1697175406] Equip Retreat Camps  [https://alexmcfarland.com/camps/] United in Prayer Devotionals [https://alexmcfarland.com/unitedinprayer/] Speaking Calendar [https://alexmcfarland.com/events/category/speaking-events/] Book Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/speaking/] Give Online [https://alexmcfarland.com/give/] Alex McFarland Ministries P.O. Box 485 Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 1-877-937-4631 (1-877-YES-GOD1) Guest Info: GOD TV Website [https://www.god.tv/] Keywords/Hashtags: #podcast #pfcaudiovideo #thealexmcfarlandshow #alexmcfarland #podcastcommunity #Bible #author #apologist #christians #apologetics #religion #prayer #truth #scriptures #alexmcfarlandministries #wisdom #eternity #salvation #thegreatcommission #fergusscarfe #GodTV Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1982718/open_sms]

Episode 199-The Purpose of Suffering in the Christian Life

Do you know someone who is suffering? Have you ever asked yourself, what is the purpose of suffering? On this week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex explores how God’s grace is sufficient for us—even through the trials and tests we face in this life. These challenges aren’t meaningless; they can be signs of God’s love, drawing us deeper into faith and trust in Him. Jesus is the ultimate example of suffering—dying on the cross for our sins so that we might live with Him for eternity. Listen and be encouraged today. Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 12:9 1 Peter 2:21-25 John 16:33I Isaiah 53:6 Genesis 3 Acts 1:11 Isaiah 40:4 Job 13:15 Romans 8:28 Alex McFarland [https://alexmcfarland.com/] Ask Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/askalex/] My Relationship with God Free e-book [https://alexmcfarland.kit.com/ebook] Book: 100 Bible Questions and Answers For Prophecy and End Times [https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Questions-Answers-Prophecy-Times/dp/1424570336] The Cove - July 17-19 & 27-31 [https://register.thecove.org/events/detail/4160?_gl=1*ljg3pi*_gcl_au*MTIzODUwODc4NS4xNzY0MTY4Nzc2&_ga=2.170607266.320346988.1764168776-163646854.1697175406] Equip Retreat Camps  [https://alexmcfarland.com/camps/] United in Prayer Devotionals [https://alexmcfarland.com/unitedinprayer/] Speaking Calendar [https://alexmcfarland.com/events/category/speaking-events/] Book Alex [https://alexmcfarland.com/speaking/] Give Online [https://alexmcfarland.com/give/] Alex McFarland Ministries P.O. Box 485 Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 1-877-937-4631 (1-877-YES-GOD1) Keywords/Hashtags: #podcast #pfcaudiovideo #thealexmcfarlandshow #alexmcfarland #podcastcommunity #Bible #author #apologist #christians #apologetics #religion #prayer #truth #scriptures #alexmcfarlandministries #wisdom #eternity #salvation #salvationthroughChrist #sufferinginthechristianlife #christianworldview #Biblepromises Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1982718/open_sms]