Carpooling with Johnny Teague

In this episode of Carpooling with Johnny T., Pastor Johnny Teague explores what it truly means to be real and authentic in our faith and inside the church. Reflecting on a deeply moving Wednesday night prayer service, Pastor Johnny shares how a church member’s honest confession of struggle and brokenness brought everyone together—reminding us that church should be a safe haven for real people, not a place for plastic veneers or hidden flaws.

Pastor Johnny examines the delicate balance between preaching God's law and extending His grace. Looking at the Ark of the Covenant—where the Law sat beneath the Mercy Seat—we are reminded that while our sins are real, Jesus’ sacrifice covers them all. When we stumble, we don't obey out of fear; we obey out of love and gratitude. Tune in for an inspiring message about dropping our masks, extending mercy to one another, and finding the freedom to get back up when we fall.

Key Contact & Church Information

• Host / Speaker: Dr. Johnny Teague
• Website: johnnyteague.com (Access past episodes, upcoming events, and books)
• Church: Church at the Cross
• Service Times:
  
  • Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM
  • Wednesday Discussion & Prayer: 6:45 PM

Church at the Cross:

3835 S. Dairy Ashford Rd.
Houston, TX 77082

Upcoming Event Highlight:

• Book Signing Event:
  
  • Date & Time: November 7th | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Location: Barnes & Noble on West Gray (inside the 610 Loop), Houston, TX

Featured Books by Dr. Johnny Teague:

• The Lover's Lane Murders
• The Real Estate Nightmare Murders
• The Lost Diary of Mary Magdalene
• The Lost Diary of Anne Frank
• The Lost Diary of George Washington
• Living Your Way Out of a Mess

In this episode of Carpooling with Johnny T., Pastor Johnny Teague reflects on the power of gratitude, politeness, and faithful obedience in our daily walk with God. Sharing an inspiring personal meeting with Steve Green, CEO of Hobby Lobby, Pastor Johnny explores how a small $600 loan grew into a global company dedicated to honoring God, strengthening families, and investing in the Gospel.

Drawing from Psalm 112, Pastor Johnny challenges us to consider what it means to live a life that truly matters. When looking back on life, how can we be content that it was well spent? The answer lies in three simple words: "I changed eternity." Tune in to learn how choosing faith, reaching out to others, and sharing Christ can make a lasting difference for eternity today.

Key Contact & Church Information

• Host / Speaker: Dr. Johnny Teague
• Website: johnnyteague.com (Access backlogged episodes & author books)
• Church: Church at the Cross
• Service Time: Sundays at 10:30 AM

Church at the Cross:

3835 S. Dairy Ashford Rd.
Houston, TX 77082
(Located at the intersection of Westpark Tollway & Dairy Ashford)

Featured Books by Dr. Johnny Teague:

• The Lost Diary of Mary Magdalene
• The Lost Diary of Anne Frank
• The Last Hour: George Washington
• Living Your Way Out of a Mess

Hop in for another commute with Pastor Johnny T. on Carpooling with Johnny T. In this candid episode, Johnny explores the concept of choice—how we make decisions, navigate political and cultural choices as believers, and weigh what it truly means to align our lives with God's Word.

Using the historical Biblical account of King Rehoboam and Jeroboam after the division of Israel, Johnny breaks down how leaders who sound good or tell us what we want to hear aren't always leading us closer to the truth. Sharing his personal reflections on current cultural narratives and public figures, he encourages listeners to go straight to the scriptures, test everything against God's Word, and vote and live with Biblical conviction rather than convenience.

Also in this episode:

• Church Life at Church at the Cross: Insights into their current sermon series through the Book of Judges and an invitation to join for Sunday worship.
• Author Updates & Books: Updates on The Lost Diary of Mary Magdalene, The Lost Diary of Anne Frank, The Lovers Lane Murders, A Real Estate Nightmare, and upcoming book releases.
• Upcoming Book Signing Dates & Locations

Key Contact Information & Community Details

• Church at the Cross: 3835 S. Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX (Intersection of Westpark Tollway & Dairy Ashford)
• Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM
• Current Series: The Book of Judges

Author & Speaker Info

• Official Website: johnnyteague.com (Order signed books, check upcoming releases, and view event dates)
• Featured Books:
  
  • The Lost Diary of Mary Magdalene
  • The Lost Diary of Anne Frank
  • The Lovers Lane Murders
  • A Real Estate Nightmare
  • Living Your Way Out of a Mess
  • The Lost Diary of George Washington

Upcoming Book Signings (Barnes & Noble)

• Saturday, October 17, 2026 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Grand Parkway & Kuykendahl (Spring, TX)
• Saturday, October 24, 2026 (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Champions Area off FM 1960 (East of Willowbrook Mall)
• Saturday, November 7, 2026 (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Weslayan Location inside the 610 Loop (Houston, TX)

Join Pastor Johnny T. on your ride home for an uplifting and thought-provoking episode of Carpooling with Johnny T. In this episode, Johnny dives into a timely cultural topic: how modern society often celebrates weakness over strength, and why it is crucial for believers to stand firm.

Drawing from Joshua 23, Johnny examines the powerful final charge of a 110-year-old leader passing on his ultimate wisdom to his family and nation: "Be strong." Through Biblical teaching and the incredible true story of "Bravo"—an airman who miraculously survived a 30,000-foot freefall in enemy territory and climbed a 7,000-foot ridge with severe injuries to signal for help—Johnny illustrates what true, God-given strength looks like in action.

Whatever mountain or trial you are facing today, this episode will inspire you to look to God, lean on His power, and overcome.

• Church at the Cross: An invitation to a warm, "come-as-you-are" community.
• True Crime & Historical Mystery Books: Details on Johnny's latest non-fiction titles, A Real Estate Nightmare and Lovers Lane Murders, along with historical fiction like The Lost Diary of Mary Magdalene.
• Upcoming Book Signing Dates & Locations

Key Contact Information & Community Details

• Church at the Cross: 3835 S. Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX
• Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM
• Wednesday Night Bible Study: 6:45 PM
• Welcome: Come as you are—everyone is welcome!

Author & Speaker Info

• Official Website: johnnyteague.com
  (Explore books, order signed copies, and view event schedules)
• Featured Books:
  
  • A Real Estate Nightmare
  • Lovers Lane Murders
  • The Lost Diary of Mary Magdalene
  • Living Your Way Out of a Mess
  • The Lost Diary of Anne Frank

Upcoming Book Signings (Barnes & Noble)

• Saturday, October 17 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Grand Parkway (Spring, TX)
• Saturday, October 24 (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Champions / FM 1960 Area
• Saturday, November 7 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): 610 Loop on Weslayan (Houston, TX)

Join Pastor Johnny Teague on your drive home as he dives into one of Houston's most chilling cold cases. Unpacking his newest book, A Real Estate Nightmare: A Hurricane and a Triple Murder, Dr. Teague takes listeners back to August 19, 1983—the day after Hurricane Alicia battered Southeast Texas. While the city was still recovering from massive blackouts and storm damage, three real estate professionals—Elizabeth Shoemate, Joanne Brown, and Frances Ivey—went to work at the Shoemate & Company office on Memorial Drive and never returned home.

In this episode, Dr. Teague recounts the harrowing details of that Friday evening: how a fellow agent unexpectedly discovered the scene, the uncanny silence following the storm, and the shadowy figure spotted inside the office. Reframing these three women not just as victims, but as cherished members of the Houston community, Dr. Teague shares his extensive research and interviews with law enforcement and families in the hope that bringing this 43-year-old mystery back to light will finally lead to justice and closure.

Key Topics Covered:

• Welcome & invitation to Church at the Cross in Houston
• Upcoming Houston-area book signing dates and locations
• The devastation of Hurricane Alicia on August 18, 1983
• The timeline and discovery of the 1983 Shoemate & Company triple murder
• Dr. Teague's mission to help solve cold cases through investigative storytelling

Key Contact & Event Info

• Host: Dr. Johnny Teague (Author & Pastor)
• Church Services: Church at the Cross, 3835 S. Dairy Ashford Rd., Houston, TX | Sundays at 10:30 AM
• Official Website & Books: www.johnnyteague.com

Upcoming Book Signings:

• Saturday, Oct 17 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Barnes & Noble – Grand Parkway (Spring, TX)
• Saturday, Oct 24 (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Barnes & Noble – Champions / FM 1960 (Houston, TX)
• Saturday, Nov 7 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Barnes & Noble – Westloop / Westland (Houston, TX)

Join Pastor Johnny Teague on your ride home as he reflects on what it truly means to be a "helper." Sharing warm, personal stories from his daily 20-plus-mile bike rides through Houston—from observing a 4-year-old in oversized gloves helping his dad in the garden to recalling his own childhood memories of laying rock walls with his father—Johnny explores the beauty of joining in the work we are called to do.

He shares a inspiring encounter with a 10-year-old boy sitting along the roadside holding a sign for "Free Bibles" instead of selling lemonade. Just as a father delights in a young child’s simple effort to help, our Heavenly Father is blessed when we join Him in His work here on Earth. Plus, Pastor Johnny invites all "saved sinners" to join him at Church at the Cross this Sunday—just as you are.

Key Topics Covered:

• Welcome to Church at the Cross: A sanctuary for saved sinners
• Stories from bicycle rides through Houston neighborhoods
• Childhood memories of working alongside family
• The heart behind helping God in His kingdom work
• Spotting a 10-year-old offering "Free Bibles" on the roadside

Key Contact & Ministry Information

• Host: Dr. Johnny Teague (Author & Pastor)
• Church Location: Church at the Cross, 3835 S. Dairy Ashford Rd., Houston, TX
• Sunday Service Time: 10:30 AM
• Featured Books: The Lovers Lane Murders, The Lost Diary of Mary Magdalene, and Living Your Way Out of a Mess
• Website & Book Orders: www.johnnyteague.com (Also available on Amazon)

What if the unexpected disruptions, routine errands, or last-minute decisions in your schedule are actually intentional setups by God? In this episode of Carpooling with Johnny T., Pastor Johnny Teague explores the biblical concept of "divine appointments"—moments orchestrating life-changing encounters, unexpected callings, and sacred goodbyes. Through personal stories—from how a routine pharmaceutical sales visit led to his calling in ministry, to an errand for cookies leading him to his future wife—Johnny illustrates how God works behind the scenes of our daily schedules.

Join Pastor Johnny Teague on your commute home for an engaging episode of Carpooling with Johnny Teague. In this edition, Pastor Johnny dives into the concept of "disconnect"—examining the logical fallacies and practical contradictions in modern societal debates surrounding law enforcement, energy generation, data centers, border policy, and economic entitlement. Through thoughtful commentary, he urges listeners to reject emotional disconnections, think critically about real-world costs and consequences, and anchor their lives in absolute truth by seeking first the Kingdom of God.

• Website & Book Orders: johnnyteague.com
• Church Host & Sponsor: Church at the Cross
  
  • Address: 3835 S. Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77082
  • Sunday Service: 10:30 AM ("Come just as you are")

Join Pastor Johnny Teague on your ride home for an encouraging episode of Carpooling with Johnny Teague. In this edition, Pastor Johnny tackles a single six-letter word: T-R-O-U-B-L-E. Drawing from the trials of Joshua and Caleb in the Old Testament, quotes from Teddy Roosevelt, and real-life struggles—from marriage and parenting to careers and building a church—Pastor Johnny reminds us that pushing for greatness and pursuing God’s purpose naturally brings trouble. Rather than settling for timid comfort, listeners are challenged to swing for the bleachers, embrace the fight, and trust in the Lord, who has overcome the world.

• Website & Book Orders: johnnyteague.com
• Church Host & Sponsor: Church at the Cross
  
  • Address: 3835 S. Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77082
  • Sunday Service: 10:30 AM
  • Wednesday Study: Evening Bible Study