From Congo Poverty to Global Banking Success: A.T.��s Incredible Faith Story + Earthquake, Iran Tensions & Rays Stadium News
Podcasts > Bill Bunkley
Monday, June 8, 2026
On this Monday, June 8, 2026 edition of The Bill Bunkley Show on Faith Talk Tampa, host Bill Bunkley delivers his signature blend of conservative Christian commentary, breaking news, and inspiring testimony. The episode opens with in-depth analysis of President Trump’s negotiations with Iran and the Ayatollahs, emphasizing unwavering support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iranian-backed threats while urging listeners to focus on actions rather than rhetoric. Amid these global tensions, the show pivots to major local breaking news: a rare 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off Cuba’s western coast, sending tremors across Florida from the Tampa Bay area all the way to Jacksonville. Bill takes live calls from listeners who felt the shaking, reassures residents about the lack of tsunami risk, and prays for the Cuban people living in vulnerable structures.
The heart of the episode features a moving interview with Athanesia Kadaka Tishibaka (A.T.), author of Son of the Congo: A Journey of Tragedy, Triumph, and Transformation. A.T. shares his remarkable story—from losing his father to cancer at age three in a Congolese village, surviving poverty, tribal pressures, and near-starvation, to earning top honors at Dartmouth and Tuck School of Business, breaking barriers as one of the first African leaders in global banking at Citigroup and Lloyd’s, and ultimately finding personal faith in Christ in 1975. His testimony of resilience, God’s faithfulness, and service is both humbling and uplifting. Additional segments include listener calls with strong opinions on foreign policy and Trump’s leadership, updates on the Tampa Bay Rays stadium plans impacted by proposed property tax reductions, political commentary on the Maine Senate race, a confirmation that WWE legend Hulk Hogan died of natural causes, and sponsor messages. Packed with faith, current events, and heartfelt conversation, this episode exemplifies the show’s long-standing commitment to informative, values-driven broadcasting.
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