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7th Jul 2025

07-07-2025 part 1: The Cost of Our Commitments and the Call to Give Our Best

Section 1

The show opens with its trademark blend of light-heartedness and spiritual depth. Dr. Dave introduces the audience to the format—devotionals, goofy sound effects, Bible trivia, and a call-in structure inviting prayer requests and praise reports. While humorous at times, the central message is clear: Christianity is meant to be lived in connection with others, and the experience is both local and eternal. Listeners are encouraged to participate by calling or texting in their prayer needs or sharing moments when God has worked in their lives. The emphasis is on community, mutual support, and entering the week with strong faith and hopeful expectations, anchored in God's goodness.

Section 2

The tone of the broadcast shifts as Dr. Dave addresses a recent tragedy. He shares a clip from trauma specialist Dr. Tim Sanford, which speaks to trusting God amid chaos and suffering. Dr. Dave then offers a heartfelt prayer on behalf of the victims and their families, acknowledging humanity’s role in the brokenness of the world and pleading for God's comfort and intervention. He reminds listeners that rather than blaming God, Christians are called to trust Him even when they don’t understand. This section reinforces the theological truth that God remains sovereign and loving even in times of great pain and loss. Prayer, humility, and intercession are presented as the Christian response.

Section 3

Returning to the Book of Malachi, Dr. Dave highlights God's disapproval of Israel’s corrupted offerings—blemished, stolen, or sick animals—given with indifference. He draws a parallel to modern-day giving, emphasizing that God deserves the best, not leftovers. This is not merely about financial contributions but includes time, talents, and heart posture. He critiques ministries that over-solicit donors, calling for sincere stewardship on both sides. With urgency and compassion, he reminds listeners that our attitude in giving reveals how much we truly honor God. The section ends with a pastoral prayer asking for forgiveness where we’ve failed to give our best, and for a renewed spirit of sincere sacrifice to the Lord.

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The David Spoon Experience Podcast. Local, National, AND Heavenly Talk. It's a cross between Steve Martin, Sean Hannity, and Focus on the Family!
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David Spoon

David Spoon was born and raised in a Jewish home in Detroit, Michigan. He attended a private Hebrew school called Hillel Hebrew Academy. David was bar mitzvah-ed at the age of thirteen. Not long after, he was involved in drug abuse and trafficking. After hearing the Gospel for the first time at age seventeen, David accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. A few months later, David had a dramatic experience with God. Immediately set free from years of excessive drug use, he committed himself to ministry and to furthering the Kingdom of God.

He attended Arizona Bible College, Northern Arizona University, and Life Pacific College, graduating summa-cum-laude in their Ministry and Leadership program. He also graduated with honors from Regent University with a master’s degree in Theological Studies and earned his Doctor of Ministry degree in Strategic Christian Ministry at Liberty University.

He is one of a few individuals holding ministerial ordinations from three separate denominations: Heritage Free Baptist Organization, 1981; Independent Pentecostal Ministers Association, 1985; and Vineyard Valley Association, 1988. He was also the Chaplain for the Flagstaff Police Department. In addition, David was the senior pastor of Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Flagstaff.

In addition, David started and co-hosted two different live Christian call-in radio talk shows. He hosted the very popular radio show “The David Spoon Experience” on KPRZ 1210 and a show called “To Know Him,” which aired on 88.9 on the F.M. dial-in Temecula, California at 1:00 p.m., Monday through Fridays. He was also the Director of Local Ministry for Salem Media Group in San Diego, California.

David is married to his best friend, Noelle. He has three children and seven grandchildren, plus their two dogs named Levi and Bert. On March 18th, 2019, he started “The David Spoon Experience” in Texas and is growing with his audience of awesome believers and non-believers alike.

He is the President of He Must Increase Ministry, a 501c3 ministry, and is hosting (again) the live daily radio show “The David Spoon Experience” with DJR Broadcasting in KAAM, on the 770 A.M. radio dial. The show is also on various apps and the Internet.

David is a Jewish-Christian, Bapti-Costal, Cal-Minian, Manifold Millennialist.

Just ask him.