Pat and Jacki Murray pastor Living Word Church (https://www.dlwc.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb-listing) in Vandalia, Ohio. In addition to their strong, thriving church, they also head up the Dream Center (https://www.daytondreamcenter.org/) in Dayton, Ohio. In this interview, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the w…

Tony Cooke interviews Keith Trump about Biblical Greek and Bible ResourcesOleh Tony Cooke

Unless you are expert in one of the biblical languages, you may have felt the tension. - How on earth is that word really pronounced? - What if there’s someone in the congregation who really knows the Greek language and my definition of a word isn’t exactly right? - Will people really benefit if I refer to the Greek, or am I secretly trying to impr…

Tim and Alicia Gilligan founded Meadowbrook Church (www.mbcocala.com) of Ocala in 1989, with an urgent desire to minister to the people of Central Florida. Three decades later, they continue to practically and passionately share the truth of God’s word. Tim earned his BA in Theology and Ministry from Sterling College, a Master of Arts in Ministeria…

Joe Purcell (www.joepurcell.org) and his wife Mary, have served as resident missionaries in Asia for more than thirty years, preaching, teaching, pastoring, and planting Bible schools and churches. Before entering ministry, Joe earned a Juris Doctor degree from Gonzaga University School of Law and was involved in a private law practice for fourteen…

I thoroughly enjoyed interviewing Pastor Terry Roberts (Warrenton, MO) regarding his visit to the Asbury Revival in Kentucky. Terry is well acquainted with Asbury, having earned a Doctor of Ministry degree there in church planting. Terry and his wife, Becky, visited Asbury on the weekend of February 18-19, 2023, and he shares tremendous insights ab…

When I was teaching Church History at Charis recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Alex McFarland. After sharing his testimony and background (which included working for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Focus on the Family), he shares some outstanding information about Christian Apologetics. Alex McFarland is a Christian apolog…

You know how we have to check our engines every once and a while? To make sure that our vehicles are fine tuned and ready for regular use? Rev. Tony Cooke tells us about how we need to have a peace check. As he teaches us how to do so, we learn that we can walk in peace, even while in the midst of a storm.…

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No matter the challenges, troubles, or losses you may face in life, you have a hope that will not be denied summed up in five simple words: The Lord Is My Shepherd. These words from the cherished 23rd Psalm are why you are never alone, never without help, and never without hope! In Because the Lord is My Shepherd…, respected author and teacher Tony…

No matter the challenges, troubles, or losses you may face in life, you have a hope that will not be denied summed up in five simple words: The Lord Is My Shepherd. These words from the cherished 23rd Psalm are why you are never alone, never without help, and never without hope! In Because the Lord is My Shepherd…, respected author and teacher Tony…

No matter the challenges, troubles, or losses you may face in life, you have a hope that will not be denied summed up in five simple words: The Lord Is My Shepherd. These words from the cherished 23rd Psalm are why you are never alone, never without help, and never without hope! In Because the Lord is My Shepherd…, respected author and teacher Tony…

No matter the challenges, troubles, or losses you may face in life, you have a hope that will not be denied summed up in five simple words: The Lord Is My Shepherd. These words from the cherished 23rd Psalm are why you are never alone, never without help, and never without hope! In Because the Lord is My Shepherd…, respected author and teacher Tony…

No matter the challenges, troubles, or losses you may face in life, you have a hope that will not be denied summed up in five simple words: The Lord Is My Shepherd. These words from the cherished 23rd Psalm are why you are never alone, never without help, and never without hope! In Because the Lord is My Shepherd…, respected author and teacher Tony…

Tony interviewed Virgil Stokes, Founding Pastor of Faith Christian Fellowship in Tucson, about the pastoral transition that he and his long-time associate, John Smith, went through this past February. Both Virgil and John share great insights and wisdom about how they prepared their church and leadership team for the transition, and how they made i…

Rev. Cooke recently had the privilege of ministering at Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow, OK. In the evening service he shared an important message on how our relationship with people affects our relationship with God.

I recently had the privilege of teaching at Rhema Bible Church, where I served on staff with Pastor Kenneth and Lynette Hagin for more than eighteen years. I shared a message on resurrection life from my book, Lift: Experiencing the Elevated Life.

Mark and his wife, Amy, pastor Life Church in Boise, ID. Tony was recently with them for a Wednesday evening service and for two evenings of their Bible School classes. Tony was so impressed with the vibrancy and dynamic nature of what he saw, that he interviewed Mark about their strategies and approach to doing church.…

The book, Life After Death – Rediscovering Life After the Loss of a Loved One, has brought help and comfort to thousands of readers. Not only has this book encouraged those grieving the loss of a loved one, but it has also helped believers recognize their own glorious destiny and to stand in awe of the heaven that awaits us. In this 3-part audio se…

The book, Life After Death – Rediscovering Life After the Loss of a Loved One, has brought help and comfort to thousands of readers. Not only has this book encouraged those grieving the loss of a loved one, but it has also helped believers recognize their own glorious destiny and to stand in awe of the heaven that awaits us. In this 3-part audio se…

Are pastors preparing for or ready for retirement financially? Indications are that most are not. This audio interview is a “must-listen” for pastors of all ages as well as church board members. How can churches and pastors prepare for the pastor’s retirement, and what can be done if adequate preparation has not occurred?…

If a bridge is out, and someone puts up a sign informing me of that, is that a negative thing? Does a person really love me if they see me heading toward catastrophe and neglects to warn me? Jesus said more about hell than any other person in the Bible, and yet he was (and is) the greatest expression of love ever known or revealed to man.…

When John Wooden coached men’s basketball at UCLA (he led the team to ten national championships), he was a stickler for details, and he was a very strong proponent of teamwork. He even taught his players the precise way to put on their socks and to tie their shoes to help prevent the formation of blisters. Wooden insisted that this would help keep…

In recent months, there has been an absolute explosion of allegations of sexual harassment and improper sexual conduct in the government, in media, and entertainment industries. What are we to make of all this? Two seasoned professional Christian counselors weigh in about what is happening in society at large, and what Christian leaders need to kno…

I recently had the privilege of sitting down and visiting with Grady and Becky Pickett who reside in Irbil, Iraq. The work they are doing helping Syrian refugees and other people displaced by the war there is nothing short of amazing! You will enjoy hearing how they are serving, helping, and caring for people there.…

Tony recently had the privilege of sitting down with Rick Renner, Bible teacher and pastor of Good News Church in Moscow, Russia, to discuss the current spiritual climate of the Church. In addition, they discussed how various aspects of a person’s culture can affect the way they hear and process Scripture.…

Enjoy this brief update of what’s been happening with Tony Cooke Ministries.

Tony recently interviewed two professional counselors about suicide. What are the warning signs of a person who is dealing with suicidal thoughts? What can caring people do to help people that are struggling? What is the difference between crisis intervention and longer-term support?