MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: MORGAN ENSBERG
The core of a life is what will always be seen throughout time. The outer layers of who we are peel away throughout time and our core is left exposed after people have gotten to know us and watched our every move while listening to our every word.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: MORGAN ENSBERG
The core of a life is what will always be seen throughout time. The outer layers of who we are peel away throughout time and our core is left exposed after people have gotten to know us and watched our every move while listening to our every word.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: ROBIN MARK
There are moments in my life where a song grabbed my soul and upon hearing just a few notes of the song, I am transported in my mind back to the place where I originally heard the song. One of those songs for me was called, “When It’s all been said and done”.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: JAMEY CARROLL
This issue’s Men of God Spotlight focuses on a man who has understood that the Lord is moving him for a reason and will look to see what the Lord’s plan is for him in this new environment. This issue’s spotlight shines on Jamey Carroll. I caught up with Jamey at Spring Training and we sat outside and talked for a few moments about baseball and about the Lord.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: BILLY MASON
It is an ordained moment; a place and a time where we were meant to be and could not have been arranged by anyone other than the Almighty God. The atmosphere is perfect, the setting impeccable for a miracle to unfold.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: JAKE WESTBROOK
Concentration and the ability to keep others off balance are two of the keys to being a great starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Concentration is necessary as one has to shut out all of the noise and everything else going on around him and focus on the batter that stands in front of him, longing to drive the ball deep.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: JEFF FRANCOEUR
Jeff Francoeur has found himself in that same spotlight in the last couple of years. One of the “Baby Braves” who were called up during the 2005 season, Jeff has found success on the diamond, not succumbing to the pressure of the spotlight.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: MATT DIAZ

This issue’s Men of God Spotlight piece is focused on one of the young guns of the Atlanta Braves organization. He would have great success in college but struggled a bit until reaching the Atlanta Braves. Now, he is there and is one of the young leaders on a team that is filled with men who will be in the Hall of Fame.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: RICK GOAD
There are so many people that I wish that I had the opportunity to meet and spend time with before they were gone. I think that walking a day with Christ during His time upon this earth would have easily been the greatest day I could ever imagine.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT ::LORENZO ROMAR
So often, the character aspect of athletes is discussed in the media and now, we are beginning to have to call in to question the character of coaches as well. This issue’s spotlight is on Lorenzo Romar, the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Washington.

MEN OF GOD :: JIM KELLY
Four Super Bowl appearances and the leader of one of the greatest offenses ever to take a football field, Jim Kelly has experienced the bliss of being a standout as 80,000 fans screamed his name in Buffalo.

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Between 1961 and 1987 the Supreme Court ruled that the Declaration of Independence is unconstitutional." Dr. Norman Geisler's defense of teaching creation in the schools was ignored in the second Scopes trial.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: RICKY PROEHL
As I spoke with this issue’s Men of God spotlight, he spoke at length about his family and about our Heavenly Father, both of which have impacted his entire life. He spoke with passion about his desire to help people, as if taking them in to his family through his actions in the community.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: GEORGE FOREMAN
"In 77, I had an experience where I was dead and alive again in a split second after a boxing match. I was fighting for my life. I went back to my dressing room and I was trying to walk backwards and forwards."

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: BOB SMILEY
We sat down with Christian comedian Bob Smiley for a little Q and A.

MEN OF GOD Spotlight :: JEFF SATURDAY
Their goal in life is to open up a hole so that someone else can score or hold off someone who weighs around three hundred pounds so that the quarterback can launch another pass in the air to keep a drive alive.

MEN OF GOD :: SHANE & SHANE
A warm fall Saturday led my son and I to Chapel Hill, NC home of the Tar heels. No, we weren’t checking out a football game, we were invited to check out a collegiate band known to many Contemporary Christian Music fans as Shane and Shane.

MEN OF GOD :: SHANE & SHANE
A warm fall Saturday led my son and I to Chapel Hill, NC home of the Tar heels. No, we weren’t checking out a football game, we were invited to check out a collegiate band known to many Contemporary Christian Music fans as Shane and Shane.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: MARK RICHT
An exclusive interview with the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, Mark Richt.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: TOMMY BOWDEN
An exlusive interview about football, life and faith with Clemson Head Coach Tommy Bowden.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: MAX LUCADO
He has become one of the most recognized pastors and one of the most accomplished writers in the world of Christianity. With each sermon and each book, Max listens to the word from the Lord and calls people to deepen their spiritual lives in a closer walk with Jesus. I

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: JOE GIBBS
It takes talent and knowledge in order to climb to the pinnacle of the sports world, along with a great deal of perseverance. Joe Gibbs has reached the highest level of two sports, yet all the while, remained focused on God and gives praise to God in all areas of his life.

MEN OF GOD :: TOP 3
Our readers, who are our writers, just like you...have interviewed some of the most unique men of God in the music realm, and sports world. A great big thanks goes out to the efforts it took to snag these top three interviews.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: GARY CARTER
He would start the rally that would lead the Mets to victory in Game 6 and eventually to win the World Series. He would later be enshrined in the Hall of Fame and be recognized as one of the greatest catchers to ever play the game of baseball.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: HENRI NOUWEN
We long to represent the Lord in such a way that once we have gone on to be with the Lord, others will remember the life that we lived and it will inspire them to walk closer with the Lord. So was the life of Henri Nouwen.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: DAVID ROBINSON
With the NBA Draft in view, this issue’s spotlight is on a man who is considered one of the best to have ever played the game of basketball and one of the best to stand while in the spotlight.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: MICHAEL CHANG
An underdog in size can many times produce a champion in heart. So often, we see that those who seem to be physically limited when sized up beside the competition are more driven than their opponent who has the size advantage.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: NICHOLAS SPARKS
The gift of words is something that many of us dream to have, using them to help others vividly picture the dreams and thoughts that lie within our minds. Some writers are good and others seem to transcend all that have come before them, weaving their words into a tapestry of priceless value.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: JIM GROBE
I recently met with their head coach, Jim Grobe, to talk about his faith in God, football, and a season that gave us all a reason to believe that we can overcome any obstacles that we may face in life.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: Dr. DAVID JEREMIAH
Dr. Jeremiah has been a force for the Lord in the San Diego area for twenty-five years and has also been influential on the airwaves of the radio and on television as well.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: TROT NIXON
Trot Nixon has had various places that he has called home in his life. His beginnings were in the state of North Carolina, a home that he and I share. His home has been on a baseball field.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT:: Austins Bridge

In a world where image means everything and where individuality collides with morality, there are three young men who possess a unique gift of blurring the lines and bridging the gap with their music.

MEN OF GOD :: LANCE BERKMANThe first baseman for the Houston Astros exploded onto the scene to become one of the killer B’s for the Astros in 2000, after a brief call-up in the year 1999. It began a career that would see him lead the Astros to the World Series and see him become one of the most feared hitters in Major League Baseball.

MEN OF GOD :: PAUL BYRD
As little leaguers, we all dreamed of taking the field and playing in the big leagues. We imagined what it would be like to hear our name called over the PA system and hear the ovation of adoring fans as we took the field to live out their dreams.

MEN OF GOD :: MICHAEL W. SMITH
Michael W. Smith was born in West Virginia in 1957 and before long, his love for music began. After battling substance abuse problems as a teen, Michael left college and headed to Nashville, TN.

MEN OF GOD :: TONY DUNGY
Tony Dungy is a man who gives God great glory. As the head coach of the World Champion Indianapolis Colts, he had every right to receive glory, but he didn't.

MEN OF GOD :: ALEX KENDRICK
Alex Kendrick and his brother Stephen are ministers in Georgia. After reading a story about the influence of movies on today’s generation, they asked God to use them to turn the tide of influence to a more positive one for society.

MEN OF GOD :: MR. ROGERS
It is said that the longer you stay at the top, the more it shows the depth of your talent. Mister Rogers, as he was known as on television, had the longest running program on PBS to this day.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: SAINT NICHOLAS
The question is tossed around as to whether or not Santa Claus is fictional. The Santa Claus of commercialism today is a myth, however there lived a man centuries ago named St. Nicholas and he is where the myth all started.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: DWAYNE WADE
On basketball’s biggest stage, Dwyane Wade showed the heart and drive of a champion, then used the stage to share his heart for his Champion in life.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT ::SWITCHFOOT
The San Diego-based band has often combined a spiritual bent with a critique of some of modern society’s hypocrisies on songs like the Top 5 singles “Dare You to Move�? and “Meant to Live"...

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: MARK HALL
Prodigal Son's Exclusive interview with Casting Crowns lead man Mark Hall

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: MARK HALL
Prodigal Son's Exclusive interview with Casting Crowns lead man Mark Hall

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: REUBEN MORGAN
I talked to Reuben Morgan, one of the leaders of the Hillsong worship team, to get his perspective of the music from Hillsong as well as his advice for Christian men everywhere.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: BOBBY BOWDEN
Bobby Bowden has won more football games than most coaches even get the opportunity to coach in. He has won multiple ACC championships, two national championships, coached two Heisman trophy winners and his program has produced many of the top NFL players.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: CHRIS TOMLIN
Inspired by the psalmist who describes God’s ongoing work as provoking new beginnings, award-winning singer/songwriter Chris Tomlin releases See The Morning.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT:: RICH FRANKLIN
The Ultimate Fighting Championships have been gaining momentum over the past decade around the world. Rich Franklin is a champion in the ring that fights for Christ.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT:: BRAD AVERY

I recently caught up with Brad Avery, guitarist and background vocalist from Third Day, to get his thoughts and opinions on music, the life of Third Day, and the overall landscape of Christianity in our world today.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: MIKE MINTER
A passionate person has the ability to draw other people to them, like a human magnet, captivating other people’s minds and grabbing their attention. Mike Minter is one of those people with this ability.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: GEORGE MACDONALD
The immensely inspiring writer George MacDonald offered the public a taste of a style of writing he himself defined as being not necessarily for “the child but for the child-like.�?

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: MANWELL
Manwell, an up and coming Christian hip hop artist has a vision and a heart to win people to Christ in a genre many people simply wished to turn a cold shoulder to. Christian Hip Hop will not die, and new soulful artists like Manwell are bringing an entire new face to the industry.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: SONICFLOOD
Sonicflood is a band that works as a cohesive unit, realizing that, to fulfill the Lord’s plan for the band, they have to work together. They all come from different backgrounds but have the same passion…changing the face of worship in today’s culture.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: C.S. Lewis
Think the Narnia Chronicles are all that’s to author C.S. Lewis? Think again. C.S. Lewis’ was an influential Christian author whose works are still alive and relevant in today’s world.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: AUSTIN CARTY
Although, Austin may not have won the million dollar grand prize for being the sole survivor, his relationship with Christ grew because he knew that he was incapable of pulling this off on his own.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: DAVID CROWDER
God took David's passion to inspire other students and turned it into a music experience that has touched millions worldwide.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: PAUL COSTA
The 6’5�?, 320 lb. Paul Costa looks more like a henchman on The Sopranos than an armor-bearer for the Lord; but indeed, this Goliath of a man has a heart like King David. But it wasn't always that way...

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: BILLY GRAHAM
We all have something to learn from The Reverend. He is a great example of listening to a call from God in your life. God authorized him to be an ambassador for Christ, and Billy accepted that responsibility in the most honorable way. He made it his life mission. Will you listen?

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: DAVID
Few men of the Bible were favored more by God than David. What can we learn from this amazing story?

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: JASON FRASER AND JJ REDICK
For two men, the road to the dance has come down different paths. One is a big man, the other a shooting guard. The big man is a fan favorite to everyone because of what he has had to endure. The guard is the most hated player on the most hated team, unless you are a member of Duke Nation.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: BEN CERULLO
Ben Cerullo is the founder and host of Steelroots tv, a show that showcases extreme sports and music on the ILIFE television station. Here is the Prodigal Son Magazine exclusive interview.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: JOB
Do you fear God for nothing? Do I? This was the question that Satan baited God with when asking about Job. RELATED ARTICLES :: Saul II Gideon

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: JULIAN DRIVE
"Five southern boys who love music" is one of the many phrases that this phenomenal musical talent has been described as. Although, the fact that residing in Athens, GA makes them unique and definitely southern, there’s another characteristic that sums up Julian Drive, they are sold out to God and His plan for their lives.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: TRUETT CATHY
S. Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-Fil-A restaurants, has never wavered from what he felt was proper business etiquette in the eyes of the Lord.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: TD JAKES
Surely, you've heard his name but what is the story behind this spiritual warrior?

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: KING SAUL
It takes time to develop patience. In fear, stupidity, and anxiousness, Saul chose to look at the battle through...

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: GREG LONG
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MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: DWIGHT HOWARD
This Basketball phenom takes a stand for God.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: JOHN THE BAPTIST
John the Baptist was an incredible figure in his time. Given an amazing purpose, he lived zealously until his death fulfilling all prophecies concerning his life.

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: MATTHEW PAUL TURNER
Excerpt from his new book release "Provocative Faith"

MEN OF GOD SPOTLIGHT :: JOE WHITE
Dr. Joe White inspires, whether at Promise Keepers, on the radio or at his Kannukuk Kamps.