Tampa Bay's Big Plays: Rays Stadium Deal, Mega Cruise Port + Forgiveness That Frees You
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At the intersection of faith & life is the Bill Bunkley show, briefing loyal radio listeners all across West-Central Florida faithfully for over 20 years. Bill has a unique heart for conservative issues - particular conservative social issues, all informed by his deeply held faithful conviction.
Bill is the president of the Florida Ethics and Religious Liberties commission, and an abashed follower of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. He also brings an especially Floridian perspective to his program and podcast, as he served in many capacities over a lot of decades in the Sunshine state.
Friday, January 16, 2026
Join Bill Bunkley live weekdays at 3 PM on letstalkfaith.com for your Central Florida faith-and-news briefing—now available anytime as a podcast!
In this episode:
- Tampa Bay Rays breakthrough — New stadium deal nearing reality on the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry site, right next to Raymond James Stadium. Could the Rays finally have a true Tampa home by 2029?
- Mega cruise port vision — Bold proposal for a state-of-the-art terminal near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to welcome larger ships, create 31,000 jobs, and supercharge Tampa Bay tourism.
- National headlines watch — Live court updates in the Charlie Kirk assassination case + USS Gerald Ford carrier group movements in the Middle East.
- Forgiveness that transforms — Deep dive with Focus on the Family’s Timothy Sanford on his book Forgive for Real: Six Steps to Forgiving—biblical, practical steps to release hurt and find real freedom.
- Family movie guide — Dr. Ted Baehr from MovieGuide.org spotlights the best kids’ films nominated for their Faith & Values Awards, including King of Kings, Light of the World, Paddington in Peru, Zootopia 2, and this week’s pick: Charlie the Wonder Dog.
Open phones all show long—call toll-free 877-943-9673 with your take! Whether you’re in Tampa, Pinellas, Polk, or streaming worldwide, stay informed at the intersection of faith, culture, and current events.
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