Carpooling with Johnny Teague

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