All Things New Podcast

He grew up going to church. He knew about God. But at 28 years old, Rusty Buys reached a turning point when he surrendered his life to Jesus Christ and asked the Lord to change him from the inside out.On today's episode of All Things New, Scott Walters sits down with Rusty Buys to talk about his journey of faith, family, marriage, and the life-changing power of surrendering to Jesus.Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Rusty graduated from Millsaps College with degrees in accounting and business administration. He spent nearly 40 years in the telecommunications industry and another 20 years teaching business and leadership at Belhaven University and Mississippi College.But Rusty's greatest story isn't about his career or accomplishments. It's about what happened when he stopped simply attending church and personally surrendered his life to Christ.Rusty and his wife, Vickie, have shared 45 years of marriage, raised two sons, and built a family that now includes six grandchildren.In this episode, we explore:The difference between attending church and surrendering to JesusRusty's decision to surrender his life to Christ at age 28The importance of faith throughout marriage and familyLessons learned through decades of leadership and life experienceThe faithfulness of God through life's journeyYou can grow up in church and still need a personal encounter with Jesus Christ.If this testimony encourages you, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear about the transforming power of Jesus.Subscribe to All Things New for more real-life testimonies of how Jesus Christ changes lives.Ways to Donate to All Things New Ministry:✉️ Write a check💳 Debit or Credit Card📲 PayPal: @allthingsnewinc💸 Venmo: @All-Things-New-MinistryOr simply text Scott Walters for Venmo info directlyAll Things New Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible and helps us bring the message of transformation through Christ to jails, recovery centers, and communities in need.#allthingsnew #RustyBuys #christiantestimony #jesuschangeslives #faithjourney #allthingsnewpodcast

What makes someone keep showing up for people the world has written off?Today on the All Things New Podcast, Scott Walters sits down with Michael Monsour, President of the Board of All Things New, to talk about faith, ministry, restoration, and what God can do in the lives of people struggling with addiction, incarceration, and brokenness.Michael has known Aubrey and Debbie Pridgen since 2014 and has spent years watching the ministry of All Things New impact lives. From correctional facilities and recovery ministry to helping men and women rebuild their lives after incarceration, Michael has had a front-row seat to stories of transformation that most people never get to see.In this conversation, Scott and Michael talk about Michael’s connection to Aubrey and Debbie, his involvement with All Things New, ministry behind prison walls, and why no life is beyond the reach of the grace of Jesus Christ.If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, incarceration, or simply feels like life has gone too far off course, we hope this conversation reminds you:God is still in the business of making all things new.📖 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17Subscribe for more testimonies and conversations about recovery, redemption, faith, and lives transformed through Jesus Christ.Ways to Donate to All Things New Ministry:✉️ Write a check💳 Debit or Credit Card📲 PayPal: @allthingsnewinc💸 Venmo: @All-Things-New-MinistryOr simply text Scott Walters for Venmo info directlyAll Things New Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible and helps us bring the message of transformation through Christ to jails, recovery centers, and communities in need.#allthingsnew #MichaelMonsour #christianpodcast #prisonministry #addictionrecovery #christiantestimony #jesuschangeslives #faith #recoveryjourney #secondchances #redemption #mississippi

Join us for Sunday worship at Simmons Memorial Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. Guest speaker Kevin McWilliams shares a message titled “The New Birth” from John 3:19.We’re glad you’re worshiping with us today. Let us know where you’re watching from, and share this service with someone who may be encouraged by it.Speaker: Kevin McWilliamsSermon: The New BirthScripture: John 3:19Date: September 27, 2026#TheNewBirth #John319 #SimmonsMemorialBaptistTiffany Lightsey spent 12 years trapped in addiction.During those years, she experienced jail, rehab, broken marriages, and the heartbreak of losing her children. For a long time, it seemed like the cycle would never end.Then, at 32 years old, an unexpected pregnancy began changing the direction of her life — and ultimately led her to Jesus Christ.Today, Tiffany has been sober for more than three years. She has rebuilt relationships with her family, has all but one of her children back in her life, works with foster children, and has recently moved into her first home.In this episode of All Things New, Scott Walters sits down with Tiffany to talk about addiction, motherhood, consequences, recovery, restoration, and the grace of Jesus Christ that completely changed the course of her life.This is a story about what can happen when your past no longer gets the final word.“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17Subscribe for more real stories of redemption, recovery, faith, and lives made new through Jesus Christ.Ways to Donate to All Things New Ministry:✉️ Write a check💳 Debit or Credit Card📲 PayPal: @allthingsnewinc💸 Venmo: @All-Things-New-MinistryOr simply text Scott Walters for Venmo info directlyAll Things New Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible and helps us bring the message of transformation through Christ to jails, recovery centers, and communities in need.#allthingsnew #christiantestimony #addictionrecovery #recoverystory #jesuschangeslives #redemption #restoration #faith #sobrietyjourney #christianpodcast #secondchances #testimony

What happens when you spend your entire life witnessing the transforming power of Jesus Christ?This week on the All Things New Podcast, Scott Walters welcomes Aaron Bonner, director of Friends of Alcoholics (FOA) in Jackson, Mississippi.Aaron grew up surrounded by ministry, watching his father lead Friends of Alcoholics and witnessing firsthand how Jesus Christ can restore broken lives, reunite families, and bring hope to men struggling with addiction. What began as his childhood became his lifelong calling.Today, Aaron continues his father's legacy, dedicating his life to sharing the Gospel and helping men discover the freedom and new beginnings found in Jesus Christ.Join us as we discuss growing up in ministry, the faithfulness of God, the challenges of helping those struggling with addiction, and the incredible transformations Aaron has witnessed throughout his life.Whether you're struggling with addiction, praying for someone you love, or simply need a reminder that no life is beyond God's reach, this conversation is for you."Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)If this episode encourages you, share it with someone who needs to hear that Jesus still changes lives.Subscribe to All Things New Podcast for more powerful conversations about faith, redemption, recovery, and the transforming power of Jesus Christ.Friends of Alcoholics (FOA)Website: https://www.foaministry.org/Phone: (601) 362-4275Jackson, MississippiIf you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, contact Friends of Alcoholics to learn more about their ministry.Ways to Donate to All Things New Ministry:✉️ Write a check💳 Debit or Credit Card📲 PayPal: @allthingsnewinc💸 Venmo: @All-Things-New-MinistryOr simply text Scott Walters for Venmo info directlyAll Things New Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible and helps us bring the message of transformation through Christ to jails, recovery centers, and communities in need.

What happens when someone who has been around Christianity their entire life begins questioning whether any of it is actually real? Today on All Things New Podcast, Scott Walters and Aubrey Pridgen sit down with Chad Thompson of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, to hear a testimony that challenges the difference between simply being around Christianity and completely surrendering your life to Christ. Chad graduated from East Rankin and Mississippi State University and has spent more than 20 years working in sales and the building-materials industry. Christianity had been part of his world for most of his life—but about ten years ago, Chad began seriously questioning what he believed. He reached a point where religion seemed like it might simply be a waste of time. Instead of walking away, Chad started digging deeper. As he examined the faith he had grown up around, he became increasingly convicted about the truth of Jesus Christ—and eventually came face-to-face with a difficult realization: although he had known about Christ for years, he had never completely surrendered to Him. That realization changed everything. On July 4, 2021, Chad made a public declaration of that surrender when Scott Walters baptized him. Chad says that since that day, he has approached church, faith, discipleship, and his relationship with Christ completely differently. He is now an active member of his church community and involved with Men’s Alliance, where Christian men challenge one another toward stronger faith, leadership, accountability, and discipleship. This conversation is especially for the person who has been around church for years, knows the language, believes the stories, and may even call themselves a Christian—but has never stopped to ask: “Have I actually surrendered?” Join us for Chad Thompson’s story today on All Things New Podcast. Hosted by Scott WaltersWays to Donate to All Things New Ministry:✉️ Write a check💳 Debit or Credit Card📲 PayPal: @allthingsnewinc💸 Venmo: @All-Things-New-MinistryOr simply text Scott Walters for Venmo info directlyAll Things New Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible and helps us bring the message of transformation through Christ to jails, recovery centers, and communities in need.

On this episode of All Things New, we sit down with Eddie Poole, creator of Night of Hope, to talk about recovery, redemption, ministry, and what God can do with a life surrendered to Him.Eddie’s own journey through addiction and recovery helped shape a passion for reaching people who are hurting, struggling, and searching for hope. That passion eventually became Night of Hope, a ministry-centered recovery event built around testimony, Christian fellowship, encouragement, worship, and connecting people with a community that understands the road to recovery.Eddie shares the heart behind Night of Hope, what he has learned through serving in recovery ministry, and why continued support and Christian community are so important for people rebuilding their lives.This conversation is about more than overcoming addiction. It is about discovering purpose after the pain, allowing God to use your past to help someone else, and believing that no life is beyond redemption.If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, recovery, or simply needs encouragement today, we hope Eddie’s story reminds you that there is still hope and God is still changing lives.🙏 Like, share, and subscribe to help us continue sharing stories of lives made new through Jesus Christ.All Things New Podcast Real people. Real stories. Real transformation.Ways to Donate to All Things New Ministry:✉️ Write a check💳 Debit or Credit Card📲 PayPal: @allthingsnewinc💸 Venmo: @All-Things-New-MinistryOr simply text Scott Walters for Venmo info directlyAll Things New Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible and helps us bring the message of transformation through Christ to jails, recovery centers, and communities in need.

Ways to Donate to All Things New Ministry:✉️ Write a check💳 Debit or Credit Card📲 PayPal: @allthingsnewinc💸 Venmo: @All-Things-New-MinistryOr simply text Scott Walters for Venmo info directlyAll Things New Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible and helps us bring the message of transformation through Christ to jails, recovery centers, and communities in need.

Today on the All Things New Podcast, Scott Walters and Aubrey Pridgen sit down with Kevin “Dawg” Smith for a conversation about his life, his faith, and the journey that has shaped the man he is today.Every person has a story—and sometimes the most powerful testimonies begin simply by asking, “How did God bring you to where you are now?”Join us as Kevin shares his story in his own words and talks about the experiences, people, struggles, lessons, and faith that have influenced his life.All Things New Podcast is about real people, real stories, redemption, restoration, discipleship, and the transforming power of Jesus Christ.📖 “Behold, I make all things new.” — Revelation 21:5Subscribe and follow All Things New for more conversations about faith, testimony, recovery, ministry, redemption, and lives changed by Christ.Ways to Donate to All Things New Ministry:✉️ Write a check💳 Debit or Credit Card📲 PayPal: @allthingsnewinc💸 Venmo: @All-Things-New-MinistryOr simply text Scott Walters for Venmo info directlyAll Things New Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible and helps us bring the message of transformation through Christ to jails, recovery centers, and communities in need.

Jerry Vardaman knows what it means to walk through prison doors from both sides.Growing up in the Mississippi Delta, Jerry shared a close bond with his younger brother, Mark, and spent much of his formative years with his grandfather—a man who taught him about family, faith, and what it meant to have a relationship with Jesus Christ.But after the death of his grandfather, Jerry walked away from Christ. What followed was a downward spiral that eventually led him behind bars.It was there, while losing his physical freedom, that Jerry discovered something far greater: spiritual freedom through Jesus Christ.Today, Jerry’s story has come full circle. The man who once entered prison as an inmate now walks back through prison doors with a completely different purpose—ministering to others and working in an environment that takes him inside the prison system on a daily basis.Along the way, God opened doors for Jerry to earn two college degrees and equipped him to continue advancing the Kingdom of God.In this episode of All Things New, Jerry shares the journey from prisoner to prison ministry, how Christ gave him a new identity, and why surrendering his life to Jesus remains his greatest achievement.This is a story of redemption, purpose, identity, and proof that your past does not have to determine your future.Ways to Donate to All Things New Ministry:✉️ Write a check💳 Debit or Credit Card📲 PayPal: @allthingsnewinc💸 Venmo: @All-Things-New-MinistryOr simply text Scott Walters for Venmo info directlyAll Things New Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible and helps us bring the message of transformation through Christ to jails, recovery centers, and communities in need.

On this episode of All Things New, Scott Walters and Aubrey Pridgen sit down with Mike Thornton, a deacon at Cross Roads Baptist Church with a heart for discipleship, evangelism, and missions.Mike shares about his walk with Christ, his passion for helping believers grow into active disciples, and his involvement in mission work in Mexico. The conversation explores what it really means to live out the Great Commission—not only across international borders, but in our own churches, communities, workplaces, and everyday relationships.What does it mean to truly make disciples? Why can sharing our faith feel so difficult? And how can ordinary Christians begin living with a missionary mindset wherever God has placed them?This conversation is a reminder that following Jesus is about more than attending church. We are called to grow, serve, share the Gospel, and help others become followers of Christ.In this episode:• Mike Thornton's faith journey• The importance of Christian discipleship• Evangelism in everyday life• Mission work in Mexico• Serving people while sharing the Gospel• Living out the Great Commission• Making disciples who make disciples• Finding your personal mission fieldIf this conversation encourages you, please like, subscribe, share the episode, and join us for more stories of lives being made new through Jesus Christ.About All Things NewAll Things New Podcast shares stories of faith, redemption, transformation, ministry, and the ways God continues to make all things new.Ways to Donate to All Things New Ministry:✉️ Write a check💳 Debit or Credit Card📲 PayPal: @allthingsnewinc💸 Venmo: @All-Things-New-MinistryOr simply text Scott Walters for Venmo info directlyAll Things New Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible and helps us bring the message of transformation through Christ to jails, recovery centers, and communities in need.