Behind the Work

Hosted by Grant Turgeon

God’s Work today is backed by a spiritual family of approximately 5,000 Philadelphia Church of God members and many more thousands of co-workers. The primary focus of a true Christian’s life is to contribute to the Work in any way possible, in the process preparing to teach the entire world in the near future. Tune in each Monday at 12 p.m. Central time for a behind-the-scenes look at the vibrant and exciting Work of the living God through interviews, feature stories, updates and statistical rundowns. With the help of the Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong, you will also learn how the Work of God today relates to the spectacular, miraculous, five-decade work of the end-time Elijah.

#44: 2019: God’s Work in Review

Aired Monday, January 6, 2020   ·   11:30 AM CST   ·   25 minutes

Have a listen to some of the standout moments in God’s Work from the past calendar year.

#43: Changing Minds and Winning Hearts

Aired Monday, December 23, 2019   ·   11:30 AM CST   ·   29 minutes

The late educator and theologian Herbert W. Armstrong knew how to sway almost anyone to his side—and he had the stories to prove it.

#42: What’s in a Name?

Aired Monday, December 16, 2019   ·   11:30 AM CST   ·   27 minutes

God is involved in every detail of His Work, down to the names of His Church and college. The meaning behind these names is immensely inspiring.

#41: A Conversation with My Most Frequent Guest

Aired Monday, December 9, 2019   ·   11:30 AM CST   ·   30 minutes

Just the Best Literature host Dennis Leap has been in the Philadelphia Church of God for almost 30 years and has many memories to share. Listen as he also talks about his many work projects, which include Volume 13 of The Bible Story.

#40: A Captivating Communicator for God

Aired Monday, November 25, 2019   ·   11:30 AM CST   ·   29 minutes

During the 20th century, one man delivered God’s hope-filled message to the world with miraculous power, captivating the minds and hearts of millions. At a young age, this man learned many practical ways to communicate in the most effective way possible. Learn how you can apply every detail of this useful knowledge to drastically improve your life.

#39: Life Advice from the End-Time Elijah

Aired Monday, November 18, 2019   ·   11:30 AM CST   ·   26 minutes

The late Worldwide Church of God founder Herbert W. Armstrong recorded life lessons for us in his Autobiography. Listen as host Grant Turgeon talks about Mr. Armstrong’s valuable experiences in self-education, resourcefulness on the job, learning the hard way, and more.

#38: Mr. Armstrong’s Childhood of Wonder

Aired Monday, November 11, 2019   ·   11:30 AM CST   ·   29 minutes

God’s end-time Elijah, the late Worldwide Church of God founder Herbert W. Armstrong, showed from an early age the qualities needed to direct a miraculous Work. Listen as host Grant Turgeon talks about Mr. Armstrong’s unique childhood, which changed the entire world for the better.

#37: Interviewing the Festival Department Manager

Aired Monday, October 14, 2019   ·   11:30 AM CDT   ·   29 minutes

Members of the Philadelphia Church of God are celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles from October 14-20, then the Last Great Day on October 21, at festival sites around the world. Listen as host Grant Turgeon interviews festival department manager Jason Cocomise about the extensive preparation his crew oversaw all year long to ensure that God’s people may rejoice at His Feast.

#36: How To LIVE in the Work

Aired Monday, October 7, 2019   ·   11:30 AM CDT   ·   27 minutes

The world today is more dangerous than ever physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. To stay positive and hope-filled despite the bombardment of negativity all around you, it is necessary to bombard yourself with positivity. Learn how to erect a powerful spiritual force field around your mind and home.

#35: The Fall Holy Days—Loving Authority in Action

Aired Monday, September 30, 2019   ·   11:30 AM CDT   ·   21 minutes

Members of the Philadelphia Church of God are currently in the midst of observing the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, the Feast of Tabernacles, and the Last Great Day. These holy days picture future events that will transform the Earth and the universe. But none of this would be possible without God’s loving government. During the holy days, we prepare to receive authority within God’s imminent world-ruling government structure. We learn how to use authority to love, give, and serve. To fulfill the meaning of these days in the future, we will have to love, give, and serve. In God’s Work today, we have the opportunity to love, give, and serve.