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Interviews with well known actors, authors, artists, athletes, musicians, and business leaders. Authentic conversations about their lives, careers, and how their faith played an important part. Inspiring and uplifting stories of hope, transformation, and triumph. We dig deep for the powerful life stories from some very amazing guests...truly "souls on fire".
- 73 - GOD-SPEED- NASCAR with Keith Koldsbaek
What I love about this episode is how fun, human, unique and authentic our guest is.
His name is Keith Koldsbaek, but from his story, in the next few minutes...you will also get to know more about hydroplane race driving legend Chip Hanauer, as well as Kaitlyn, Dee Dee and Bella. You'll find out about how Nascar driver Jimmy Johnson ended up standing on the sponson of a hydroplane with hydroplane driver icon Bill Muncey. Keith shares details of the marriage that didn't happen, but the daughter who did and how that was a life changing Jesus moment.
From an early age Keith had a " need for speed" and shares how go-carts led to NASCAR and a 40 year career making things go fast. Throughout it all he leaned heavily on his faith in many ways, including church every Sunday as a kid right up to being engaged in "Motor Racing Outreach" a weekly Bible Study. Keith, with his bi-coastal wife, are both committed to do what they can to follow Jesus and to do what they can to help make heaven crowded, showing up every day as disciples of Jesus.
Oh...and the story of his best friend...a 15 pound, 14 year old long haired dachshund is crazy! Together they have run 5 marathons and 40 half marathons and as many as 1600 miles in a year. Fascinating.
Enjoy."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 72 - "Super Bowl Seahawk" trusted God -Clint Gresham
You'll love this story of a young "feeling" kid, who is ADHD, filled with anxiety and lacking in self confidence but ends up as a Super Bowl champion in the NFL and a sought after speaker and author. In this episode we walk through the up and down seasons in the life of Seahawk's long snapper, Clint Gresham.
As a boy growing up in Texas, church was always a part of his story....but it became the focus of his story when he made a radical shift in 2009 when one month changed his life to this day. It happened with the help of a mentor who cared enough to be present and to speak into his life.
Clint's football story includes times of disappointment, frustration and heartache but his obedience to God, as crazy at it seemed at times, revealed HIS awesome grace on the other side.
You'll hear some inside thoughts on coach Pete Carroll, plus Clint's call to create a prophetic video called, "The Making of a Champion", as well as the intense emotion that a Super Bowl win and loss can evoke.
Our conversation took a deep dive into the power of words, and some thoughts on the value of pain and so many other inspiring bits of wisdom.
This guy is the real deal: authentic, vulnerable and willing to share it all!
Definitely read his book: "Becoming"
And watch the short 15 minute video with Russell Wilson, Sherman Smith and more. "Making of a Champion"
#clintgresham, #superbowl, #PeteCarroll, #makingofachampion, #ChristianAthlete"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 71 - Sports soundbites for Jesus with John Strege
There are few people who have had more experience capturing the world of sports in the written word. Particularly baseball and golf. John Strege spent over 40 years sharing the highest and lowest moments in sports and everything in-between. His one-on-one connection with sports stars and celebrities give him a unique frame of reference and has offered him a distinctive opportunity to share some of the most amazing stories in his new book, "In the BIG INNING...Where faith meets sports: A Christian sportswriter's perspective".
In this episode of Amazing Greats you'll hear John share his stores and insight about Tiger Woods and his family, Vin Scully, Tommy Laporta, Tim Tebow, Muhammad Ali, Bobby Richardson, and ESPN's Chris Mortensen....and many many more.
But maybe the most amazing part of John's story is he and his wife's trail blazing adoption of the worlds very first frozen embryo. Their now 28 year old daughter, Hanna, became the first ever Snowflake adoption. You'll hear the challenges and triumphs all right here on episode 61. Don't miss it.
Buy the book and enjoy the stories and awesome writing of one of the best ever journalists: John Strege.In the Big Inning: Where Faith Meets Sports: A Christian Sportswriter's Perspective
#Johnstrege, #Tigerwood, #timtebow,#muhammadAli,#chrismortensen#snowflakeadoption"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 70 - Santana to Hosanna with Leon Patillo
He was the lead singer of one of the worlds most popular rock bands, and hung out with the likes of Smokey Robinson, The Pointer Sisters, Earth Wind and Fire and more. Leon Patillo was the lead singer for Santana and his music career was legendary. In the late 70's his life pivoted and he made the dramatic switch to what turned out to be the very beginnings of Contemporary Christian Music. Creating music that worshiped God with lyrics of praise in a totally new musical form with catchy choruses and rock band styling. Drums, electric guitars and electronic keyboards helped to bring the word of God to a whole new generation. And it all started as a kid on a homemade cardboard keyboard.
Leon worked closely with Bill Graham, the concert promoter, and then Billy Graham the evangelist. From being baptized by the renowned pastor who was at the heart of the Jesus Revolution, Chuck Smith, to a concert tour in Ukraine, and the launch of a program for Kids, called SING...Leon's story has Jesus all over it.
A movie about his fascinating life and the true story of a bullied suicidal teen are in the works, likely to be released in 2025.
Enjoy these few minutes with Leon Patillo."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 69 - Homeless in LA, then, in-demand actor with Jonathan Cotton
Sometimes it takes a leap of faith. Literally.
It was a leap with no real landing spot for this creative genius when he packed his vehicle and headed off to the entertainment capital of LOS ANGELES. His only destination for sure was a storage unit there for his possessions. His wife and five kids were dropped off with friends in Redding and he was headed for a God inspired adventure into the wild world of acting....voice acting. No home, no job, just a promise from God that this was where he needed to be.
God's never wrong. Jonathan listened and responded to the call, in faith, and is now a successful talent in one of the most competitive industries in the world.
His cast of character voices, set him apart from most, and his "story teller" voice is smooth, natural and able to relate any story with ease. Bible verses, book readings and musical vocals he does it all.
In this episode you will hear his work, get to know this warm and loving Christian man, and walk away inspired by his life story and Christian Journey.
Jonathan Cotton and his story are indeed AMAZING!
If you are struggling with a major life decision or have taken your own leap of faith at some point...you will be able to relate to what listening and responding looks like
What's next for Jonathan? We asked. I loved his answer.
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Also in this conversation we mentioned another voice talent we talked to in Episode #12 , Melissa Disney.
We briefly brought up another actor who has become the voice of the Bible on the YouVersion App, Max Maclean, our guest on Episode #24.
#voicetalent, #Jonathancotton, #voiceactor, #amazon, #jeffBezos,#animation"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 68 - What's this prayer thing all about with Arlyn Lawrence
An avid reader, a lover of the written word, this is the unlikely story of Arlyn Lawrence’s God inspired path from newspaper writer to magazine columnist to successful book editor, consultant and author. Her company Inspira Literary Solutions has been instrumental in the publishing of literally hundreds of books. Her company’s mission is to help writers; “ From idea in head, to book in hand”.
She’ll share how her life long Christian journey became her own, half way around the world with the help of (you guessed it) a book. And it was in the middle of a writers conference that she heard God’s call to take a different and unique path. She responded and with God as her promoter her career path launched in a non traditional way.
In this Amazing Greats episode Arlyn Lawrence sheds light on her thoughts about prayer, women’s groups, and listening for and responding to God’s direction.
Her newly published book “Encounters at the well: A journey to Joy and Freedom” is the first of a three book series and you’ll get a great glimpse at what to expect and how to use this devotional/study guide to get to the heart of the Bible story and its powerful message to women (and men).
Sit back and enjoy a few minutes with this amazing woman and her inspiring journey.
Get a copy of her book “Encounters at the Well: A Journey to Joy and Freedom
Visit her website: Inspira Literary SolutionsOther books mentioned:
Mere Christianity -C.S. Lewis
Becoming- Clint Gresham"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 67 - God invented laughter With Jeff Allen
How does an angry, alcoholic, drug addicted comic "flip the script" and become one of the most talented "clean" comedians in America? Stand by......God's fingerprints are all over this story.
Jeff Allen is one of the most sought after comedians, performing on stage, television, at corporate events and churches with his hilarious observational comedy. In the tradition of Cosby, Carlin, and Seinfeld, Jeff finds the humor in our everyday lives and leaves audiences doubled up in laughter. Marriage, children, careers...it's all the framework for his comedy routine.
His story begins with a life that would appear to be headed for a tragic tailspin and being a skeptic, finding God didn't seem remotely possible. But God does the impossible, and Jeff is proof of that. It didn't happen in an instant, in fact, it took several years, a few persistent angels and God's good grace for his reluctant breakthrough.
In this Amazing Greats episode we are treated to his humor, his incredible turn-around story and an overview of his recently released memoir called "Are We There Yet".
Take a listen and you'll learn to love this guy as he transparently shares his Jesus journey."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 - 66 - God's soundtrack dominates America with K-Love's Alan Mason.
K-Love Radio is heard on nearly 1000 radio signals in 48 states, Samoa, Puerto Rico and Washington DC. It is by far the largest outlet for Contemporary Christian music in the world. It is truly a phenomenon! It started with one radio station in California with one guy's "God inspired" idea. (Founder, Bob Anthony was our guest on episode 43 in season 2)
In this episode we get some of the inside scoop on K-Love's exponential growth in the last few decades with our guest Alan Mason. He was the COO and then president of K-Love starting in 2004 until his retirement in 2020.
You'll find out the keys that make K-Love such a powerful ministry, how music is selected and programmed, who are the Christian music superstars and what's really at the heartof the Christian music industry.
Alan shares his own personal story and the impact that his wife Becky has had on his faith journey. You'll hear how God directed him to make the most improbable career decision that didn't even make sense to him.
I think you will find that this is an awesome inside look at the fastest growing radio format in the country, what makes it work and how it is so much different than any other music format. Take a listen and you too will become a "radio insider"!!
You can watch this episode on Youtube
#Klove #alanmason #christianpodcast #air1 #christianmusic"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 65 - This "Godcaster" talks to 100,000 a day, with Carey Green
Carey Green is a pastor, yes, but his amazing work in the world of podcasting has been his passion for the past decade. His business, "Podcast Fast Track" provides coaching, and behind the scenes podcast detail work for his long list of clients. But he's also a podcaster himself, with a daily audience of nearly 100,000 listeners.
His Morning Mindset was launched on January of 2018 and thus far has over 47 Million downloads in 180 countries. It's a 6 minute Biblical launch to your day designed to align your day with God's teaching.
If you are a podcaster or potential podcaster or are intrigued by this new way to reach a huge audience, you'll hear the details and strategies to creating a show and gaining an audience whether Christian based or not.
As with all of our amazing life stories we will drill down on Carey's personal Christian journey, his God moments as well as faith challenges.
Carey shares his thoughts on "writing down" prayers, as well as being patient and trusting God's timing.
He concludes our conversation with an inspiring Bible verse that gives him (and maybe you) spiritual motivation every day.
Take a few minutes with another amazing Jesus journey...on Amazing Greats.
#Careygreen #podcastingtips #godcasting #morningmindset #podcastfasttrack #christianpodcast"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 64 - Pumping iron for Jesus with Gym owner PJ Glassey
Our Amazing Greats episode today focuses on the science of fitness combined with the power of spirituality. Our guest, PJ Glassey, was our guest to make the youngest alter call at the age of 6, which launched a life long journey in Christ. From that, combined with his passion for fitness, was the starting place for the birth of the XGyms and the XGym app. His unique approach to fitness was built on 3 characteristics: It is designed for people with a busy life style, it's safe and focuses on strength and endurance, not on body building and bulk.
You'll hear the specifics on how his fitness methods work and the science behind it. PJ explains his thoughts on the power of the mind and the importance of faith in developing a healthy and fit lifestyle. He clearly outlines the need to understand your body type and your mental strengths and weaknesses before you launch your fitness journey, and how to be successful in making a healthy life change that can be sustained over time.
The Bible says that our bodies are our temple and a gift from God. It is with gratitude for that gift that we are called to take care of it.
You'll hear PJ's awesome God moments, and challenges and how fitness can be obtained by all of us no matter what shape we are currently in.
I hope you'll find his story inspiring and a call to take our health seriously celebrating God's gifts without consuming our lives.
Here is the link to the XGym App
https://xgym.com/membership-account/membership-checkout/
And the Home page for the Website:
https://xgym.com"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Sat, 26 Aug 2023 - 63 - Fox News' Shannon Bream shares the love!
Shannon Bream is an accomplished journalist, attorney, hosted Fox News@Night for years and now is Host of Fox News Sunday. Add to that, she's a podcast host and an author. We were excited to notch out a little time with this very busy woman for this Amazing Greats episode.
We kick off our conversation by talking about her latest book "The Love Stories of the Bible Speak"... an awesome glimpse of the Biblical lessons on romance, friendships and faith that she shares in the book.
We'll jump back and find out about her own Christian Journey and when her youthful foundation of faith developed into a true relationship with Him.
With her rich journalistic overview, Shannon offers her take on a variety of current cultural issues, including youth and Christianity (the Jesus Revolution and Asbury University Revival) and the positive outlook and challenges facing Christians in todays world.
Bream was willing to spend some time sharing her personal health challenges as well and walks us through the ultimate miracle result.
Articulate, inspirational and definitely an AMAZING GREAT!
Take a listen."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Fri, 30 Jun 2023 - 62 - " The Eve Of Destruction" launched Barry McGuire's God story
Barry McGuire rocked the world of Top 40 music with a brash, scathing depiction of a world in turmoil. His number one hit song "Eve of Destruction" focused on the chaos surrounding the Vietnam war , the draft, Nuclear weapons, civil rights, and communism. It was so controversial, some radio stations and some countries banned the song from the airwaves. It jumped to the the top of billboard magazine in 1965, bumping the Beatles "Help" out of the number one spot.
Although that song helped Barry McGuire capture a place in rock history, his life story is a slice out of the American music narrative. McGuire was a key player in the very early days of folk and rock music. He started with the New Christie Minstrels, hung out with the best of the best musicians in LA, was a singer song writer and produced 26 albums, acted in movies, was part of the cast of the Broadway smash, 'HAIR' and was a devoted follower of Jesus from 1971 to today.
It's all here on this episode of Amazing Greats. If your are looking for even more proof of God's presence take a listen."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Sat, 17 Jun 2023 - 61 - TV's Penny LeGate on navigating challenges
The smiling face and genuine personality of television host and newscaster Penny LeGate has graced Northwest homes for over 2 decades. As co-host of KING TV's Evening Magazine and morning anchor on KIRO news she was (is) a star.
On this Amazing Greats podcast she is authentic, vulnerable and opens up about her life's victories and struggles (...and we didn't even get a chance to talk about her husband's heart transplant and her own bout with cancer. )
Beyond her public life, her humanitarian work speaks loudly of her love of Jesus and her commitment to walking a Christ-like path. Penny has spent years working diligently to help combat polo in countries all over the world as well as traveling to Ethiopia with Dr. James Guzek to shed light on his miracle sight-giving mission. She has also led the charge to help young people struggling with additions and spearheaded the first drive to equip Seattle police officers with the opioid overdose drug, Narcan. Hear about it all in this compelling episode.
In today's pod, you will come to know the Penny LeGate that goes beyond her TV persona."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Tue, 30 May 2023 - 60 - What's God got to with business? Bobb Biehl, executive mentor
Bobb Biel has been sharing common sense (God inspired) mentoring to business executives for the past 40+ years. Over 500 companies and churches and 5000 executives have reached out to this brilliant behind-the-scenes leader for guidance. His mission is to strengthen leaders and provide support helping them to grow their organizations on solid, tested principals.
In our conversation, Bobb shares how his doubt-filled teen years pivoted to a real rock solid faith in college due in large because of the writings of Tom Skinner and Dr. John Lennox. Throughout the years he has integrated Christian beliefs into corporate and Christian management styles not by preaching, but by modeling a Christ-like philosophy in business leadership.
Bobb has written 23 books. You'll find his well read book "Decade by Decade" will open your eyes with a new perspective on where you are at in life from a broader overview. Bobb will give you a glimpse as he shares his story.
What has God got to do with business...a lot! And you'll hear a little about how right here on episode 51 of Amazing Greats."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 17 May 2023 - 59 - MLB's Mickey Weston, Chicago White Sox chaplain
Sit back and enjoy the story of a young man, who at an early age was able to merge his two loves into a lifetime career and mission. You’ll hear about a very specific day, time and place when he made a decision to trust Jesus.
After several years pitching In the minor leagues, Mickey made it to the majors by discovering the pitch style that he became noted for. That’s what opened the door to a bigger platform and opportunity to share the gospel with other players and ultimately to a mission that has been his life passion through an organization called “Unlimited Potential”.
You'll hear Mickey's miracle in Far East Russia, plus. the challenge of trusting God during a career threatening injury. It's all a part of this amazing story of this man of God."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 58 - Green Bay star Mike McCoy
Mike McCoy was a star at Notre Dame then off to an 11 year NFL award winning career as defensive tackle with Green Bay. In todays amazing story of his life and career you'll hear about his time in football, but maybe more powerful was his transition into prison ministry, and then to his youth mission, sharing the Gospel with young people in Catholic schools throughout America: Mike McCoy Ministries.
From a tough childhood with an alcoholic father, Mike found football, several solid mentors and the goodness of God's grace that gave him the confidence to excel. Beyond his Catholic upbringing, you'll hear the specifics of how Mike learned to really know Jesus. Including his personal experience with the "JESUS REVOLUTION'
Mike was right in the midst of it in the 70's. In fact he spoke to a crowd of over 200,000 Jesus Freaks in Dallas at Expo 72.
There were some heart breaking challenges in Mike's story too. He lost his wife Kia, a professional ice skater, to cancer 10 years ago. Her journey was captured in a book his son published called "Angel on Ice: A mother's legacy of trusting God's sovereignty".
Enjoy the amazing story of football great, Mike McCoy!
#mikemccoy #Greenbay #Jesusrevolution #Angelonice #Amazinggreats"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 05 Apr 2023 - 57 - From the Mob to God in an instant- Brian Arnold's Story
Brian Arnold was a professionally trained card shark. He made over 4 million dollars by age 24! He played the "peripheral edges" of the Mafia when they had BIG games to knock off. And..he also became suicidal. Brian was seconds away from pulling the trigger, and divine intervention stepped in.
He had a powerful spiritual experience, and was delivered “instantly” from his depression, darkness, hopelessness, and found his purpose for living here on planet earth. Brian has spent over 45 years of his life helping others battling depression, addictions, suicidal thoughts, and getting control of their thought life back!
Brian says, “you can’t solve a problem with the same mindset that’s creating it, that’s why Christ's mindset changes the whole game” and makes you a winner, not a victim of circumstance. He has shared his story with tens of thousands of people helping them turn their “mess” into a “MESS-AGE”...of hope, in a world of chaos, misery, confusion and dark oppression.
#brianarnold #mafia #cardshark #suicide #depression #amazinggreats #christianpodcast"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 22 Mar 2023 - 56 - The powerful God movement at Asbury University- Pastor Doug Hankins was there.
God is up to something among Generation Z. Young people at Asbury University and dozens of other college campuses across the country are experiencing a movement of love and connection with Jesus that has grabbed the attention of people around the world. Not unlike the Jesus movement of the 60s and 70s a youth revival seems to have taken shape.
On this episode of Amazing Greats, Pastor Doug Hankins a theological revival historian, shares his unique perspective on this awakening by taking us on a day trip to Asbury in the midst of the recent revival. An event that grew organically out of a typical Chapel service on the Morning of February 8th 2023. An event that lasted over 300 hours and 16 days. It wasn't programmed or planned, it was not well produced and slick, there were no celebrity singers or guest speakers. It was a raw outpouring of God's grace where the X Factor was clearly the presence of Jesus.
If you are as intrigued by what's going on, as I am, you will find this conversation really powerful and hopeful.
A quick 8 minute Asbury video recap
The Jesus Revolution movie trailer.
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” Mark 1:15 NIV
#Asbury #wilmorekentucky #Jesusrevolution #DougHankins #OrlandoBaptist #KelseyGrammer #GregLaurie #Lonniefrisbee #richansen #klemdaniels"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Thu, 09 Mar 2023 - 55 - God on the move- ask Wayne Pederson
It was one year ago that we had the opportunity to hear the story of broadcaster and Christian , Wayne Pederson. As a young disc jockey he was in love with the radio business, but at one point was willing to give up this passion for a more powerful force in his life: his commitment to Jesus. The God nod was....do both. That's when he launched a career of using AM, FM, Shortwave and the internet to bring God's word to some of the most isolated and least Christian parts of the world.
In this episode Wayne shares his most challenging life chapter, 2022. A year he faced critical health challenges and experienced God's great miracles. Please listen to the amazing events as they unfolded. Good is good."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Sun, 22 Jan 2023 - 54 - God is everywhere in Steve Preston’s story
A powerhouse in business and government, Steve’s faith journey starts at age 12. A summer with relatives, and a baptism in a lake at church camp launched a lifetime of inspiring stories. You’ll here about his humble beginnings, an unlikely education at Northwestern University, time on Wall Street, how Omaha changed his life , and his call to serve at the Small Business Administration and as HUD secretary under George W Bush during two separate financial challenges.
At about 27 minutes in, Steve shares an awesome family faith nugget and he’ll also share his personal career commitment not to work just for money, prestige or power.
Finally, you’ll hear about his most recent chapter and how his personal mission statement and his career choice amazingly merged as he accepted the position of CEO of Goodwill Industries.
#Steve Preston
#Georgewbush
#Goodwill
#timkeller
#HUD
#SBA"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 14 Dec 2022 - 53 - The creator of K-Love radio - Bob Anthony
A new music industry blossomed when radio stations began giving Christian Music artists a platform to reach millions nationwide. In a world where Christian radio was dominated by pay-for-play teaching and preaching programs one guy had a new idea. His name is Bob Anthony. You'll hear how a rock and roll Top 40 DJ helped ignite an all new way to share the Gospel. He put the first high energy, lively and engaging music driven radio station on the air in the late 70's that proved successful in building a new kind of Christian radio audience. Young contemporary artists emerged and began to write a new kind of worship music, many of which took their origins from the book of Psalms or other scripture and gave them a good beat, catchy melody and created hit music that glorified God. That was the start of what has become the worlds largest Christian radio network, K-LOVE, that reaches 7 million people every week with positive and encouraging music in a presentation that is not unlike what Top 40 stations have been doing for years.
You can watch the complete K-LOVE story beginning with Bob Anthony's original idea right up to the legendary place it holds in contemporary Christian Music today on this YouTube video.
https://youtu.be/GzLrjdleLXk"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Mon, 21 Nov 2022 - 52 - Godwinks. No Coincidence.
Impressionist and comedian Louise DuART shared the stage with Tim Conway and Harvey Corman for over ten years. SQuire Rushnell was an ABC network executive that brought "Good Morning America" to #1 and launched Emmy award winning "School House Rock". Their lives have been filled with Godwinks.
What are Godwinks?
You'll not only hear about what they are, you will hear some incredible true life stories that demonstrate their power. This husband and wife team, SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuART are a couple of the most engaging story tellers I have ever met. And every story is true and documented. You'll hear Stasha's amazing story of Emmett Kelly, the worlds most famous "Sad Faced" clown. Plus Joyce Meyer's wash rags prayer. And both Louise and SQuire will share some personal Godwinks that changed their lives. Godwinks can be big, or small but they are happening all around us, all the time. We just have to pay attention.
These two have authored over 12 best selling Godwink books, have produced 4 Godwink Christmas movies on Hallmark and just this year their story "Rescued by Ruby" has become one the mosts watched movies of all time on Netflix .
One of their passion projects is uncovering the power of couples who pray together...their books "Couples who Pray" and the "40 Day Prayer Challenge" share the power of partnered prayer. You can learn all about it on their website http://www.PrayStay.com.
I encourage you to engage in their inspiring work by checking out their website;
(And purchase any of their books with personal autographs)
http://godwinks.com
Sign up for SQuire's Winkletter at: https://godwinks.com/blogs/squires-blog
Join the Godwinkers Facebook groupby searching for Godwinkers and sign up.
All their books are available on Amazon, Godwinks Christmas Movies are available at the Hallmark Channel and "Rescued by Ruby" is streaming on Netflix.
This episode is a little longer than usual (well there were to guests after all) but it is fun and inspirational and one of the best one's yet. Enjoy."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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Like many of us, as a believer, Ross Shafer was a late bloomer. Like many of us, he forged his way through most of his life thinking he was in complete control. It was only later he realized that he was not really in control at all.
In this episode you'll hear the amazing cinderella story of a guy who started with a stereo/pet shop business out of college and in just a few short years ended up as the host to millions on a network late night talk show. Much of his success he'd chalked up to "luck" and his hard work. You'll hear how in retrospect there were "God moments" along the way that were clearly gifts.
It was author Lee Strobel and pastor Rick Warren who had an impact on Ross's conversion and he'll share how each played an important role.
Ross is a stand up comic, a talk show host, game show host, speaker, and author of 11 books. He's interviewed the who's who of Hollywood, won Emmy awards and almost successfully changed the Washington State song to Louie, Louie!
He shares his career story and his personal connection with Jesus and some of the miracles and challenges along the way. That's what makes this episode such a powerful testimony.
His latest book is called "Rattled" and is co authored with his fiancé Allison Dalvit. Each of them share their short life stories of resilience. Moments when they've gone from shook to solid. A helpful guide for bouncing back."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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Legendary coach and Jesus follower, Tony Dungy on a visit to ESPN asked producer Jason Romano how he was sharing his faith at the sports network. That question was a turn around moment for Jason as he recognized for the first time the importance of "Blooming where you are planted" wherever that might be. ESPN was fertile ground for him to bloom. Living his faith in a secular world.
In this episode you'll hear the difficult story of growing up with an alcoholic father, but also a God guided career story that led to a 17 year Emmy award winning career at ESPN. Jason shares the details of his rewarding transition from network producer to media director of a powerful podcast and media company that connects sports with faith: Sports Spectrum.
Jason is a two time author. His first book "Live to Forgive" is a powerful look inside the tough life of growing up with an alcoholic parent with all of the struggles and challenges.
His second book.: The Uniform of Leadership: Lessons on True Success from My ESPN LifeYou can find his podcast, wherever you normally get your podcasts and check out about the great work at the website Sports Spectrum
You can hear and see of the Amazing Greats podcasts on our website."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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This conversation is jammed with inspiration and wisdom from athlete, broadcaster and Jesus follower, Brock Huard. In the next few minutes you'll hear about the power of community in the form of small groups of like-minded believers including some of the important ingredients for building powerful connections.
Brock shares how he has successfully integrated his faith with the fast paced world of professional sports and broadcasting. In his crazy busy world at Fox Sports (and more) he prioritizes time with his wife, family, small group and his work with Compassion International and his faith based podcast"Above and Beyond" (where faith and sports intersect).
You'll hear Brock's powerful message: Listen and watch for the leading of the Holy Spirit and seize the opportunity to walk through the doors that are opened for you.
Oh yea. and the power of the bubble bath."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Tue, 23 Aug 2022 - 48 - Surrendering to God- All Star shortstop Craig Reynolds
He was the first shortstop drafted for the all new Mariners team in 1977...and played for the American League All Star team that year. You'll hear his story about the challenging time in Seattle when he was ready to give it all up.
Craig Reynolds started his love of baseball as a kid, and was drafted right out of high school.
He was born into a Christian home and has spent a life time doing his best to live out his Christian values during his 14 years in major league baseball and then well beyond as a teaching pastor at one of Houston's largest churches.
Pastor Craig shares how he was able to transition from the "plate" to the "pulpit" and how relationships were and are a cornerstone to his spiritual life. We take a deep dive into the amazing life of this energized man of God in this episode of AMAZING GREATS.
If you enjoyed this conversation or other episodes, please help us grow our podcast by subscribing, sharing and "liking" .
Thanks to George Toles for connecting us with Craig. For more on George's incredible life long mission check out https://www.hisdeal.org
Thanks to Klem Daniels for producing and editing each of our episodes."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 10 Aug 2022 - 47 - Bedside Bible changed everything- Gaby Viesca
She believed she was never going to be a Christian. Farthest thing from her mind. Gaby Viesca was a highly successful soccer player turned upward mobile corporate executive for General Electric. She was on the fast track to success at a very young age. Being famous and wealthy were her life goals. She had no time for God.
Until it all changed in a moment.
This is her amazing story. You will hear all of the details of a life completely transformed in this, episode 37, of Amazing Greats.
Gaby's persistent mom, the story of "Ester" and faith the size of a mustard seed lead to her changed life based on her profound 4 word prayer and declaration:
"YOUR WILL BE DONE"
Enjoy this upbeat and inspirational look into the life of Gaby Viesca and what has led to her love of the Bible and what she calls her "Freelance Ministry"."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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Jason Porterfield has dedicated his life to the cause of peace. After giving up his comfortable suburban lifestyle at an early age to move into some of the darkest slums of the inner city he experienced first hand the most challenging living conditions in the poorest communities. From Camden New Jersey, to Vancouver Canada's Downtown Eastside and then to Indonesia he lived and shared life with the most desperate, homeless, and drug addicted communities.
As a part of his experience, you'll hear the powerful story of the gruesome serial killer Robert Pickton and how that story impacted Jason personally and the community where he lived.
In this episode you'll learn how Jason's mission (Through Servants) was one of love and friendship within a population that was not necessarily starving for food, but for companionship. Community dinners and sharing life through homelessness, "pre-Hab" and "re-Hab" became the open door for trust and conversation that would ultimately lead to questions and interest in this man named Jesus.
Porterfield's amazing book "Fight Like Jesus: How Jesus Waged Peace Throughout Holy Week"focuses on the teachings of the ultimate peacemaker, Jesus Christ, who called on us to not only love our neighbor but to love our enemies as well. Nothing exemplified that message more than the amazing events of Holy Week described in Jason's book like you've probably never heard it before. Jason Porterfield tracks each day of that week and focuses on how Jesus used the week of his crucifixion to share his vision of peace in very powerful ways.
You'll love this book!!"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Thu, 07 Jul 2022 - 45 - Pro BB, Heavy Metal, and the continuing Pat Boone story.
As we conclude our two part series with entertainment legend Pat Boone, you'll hear how he took a chance on the pro Basketball team "Oakland Oaks" in the American Basketball league and helped establish the 3 point shot, that changed the game. Then he'll tell the story about shocking the entertainment world with his wild adventure into the world of Heavy Metal. Pat will share his contribution to gospel music and then he'll sing a clip from the "pop song" that shared the gospel back in 1958. You'll get a sneak peak at Pat's soon to be released new book, called "IF" set to be published in September. At 88 years old he is making waves and helping change lives. Enjoy his story, as only he can tell it.
Please take a moment to share this episode with a friend and hit like. As a subscriber you'll be automatically notified when another great testimony is available from a well known actor, author, athlete or musician. For our complete podcast library, and several other Christian resources visit our website at www.amazinggreats.net
Thanks to Dan O'Neil for connecting us with Pat Boone.
Thanks to Klem Daniels for producing the show each week.
Listen to Pat Boone's spin on "Stairway toe Heaven" https://youtu.be/c-qHJ-Y0JXA
Hear his "Pop" single from 1958 that may be a forerunner to Contemporary Christian music before it was a thing..... https://youtu.be/T8K3ZEVoLb0
Pre Order Pat Boones new book "IF" due on September 22nd 2022
The Mulligan (Movie) Trailer https://youtu.be/IxxbjZ3PTvQ"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 22 Jun 2022 - 44 - PAT BOONE- a national treasure. His story part 1
Our Amazing Great's podcast comes to you from the Beverly Hills home (since 1960) of Pat Boone. This conversation with an American entertainment Icon, launches with the story of two Tennessee boys who captivated millions during the beginning days of rock and roll. Hear how he and Elvis first met and became friends at a sock hop in Cleveland.
You'll hear about Pat's many career triumphs as well as some emotional moments as he shares some of the marital challenges in the early years. It was a pivotal time in his faith journey as Pat reveals the power of the Holy Spirit in the life of he and his family.
If that weren't enough....you'll hear about his friendship with Ron and Nancy Reagan and a spectacular moment of prophecy at the Governor's mansion.
...and this is just part one. Part two of the Pat Boone story will be in our next Amazing Greats podcast.
Please take a moment to share this episode with a friend and hit like. As a subscriber you'll be automatically notified when another great testimony is available from a well known actor, author, athlete or musician. For our complete podcast library, and several other Christian resources visit our website at www.amazinggreats.net
The Mulligan (Movie) Trailer https://youtu.be/IxxbjZ3PTvQ
Thanks to Dan O'Neil for connecting us with Pat Boone.
Thanks to Klem Daniels for producing the show each week."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Mon, 06 Jun 2022 - 43 - World Series team to TEAM JESUS - Doug Flynn
I say this a lot. But... I'll say it again. This is one of my favorite conversations. Meet legendary major league baseball player, Doug Flynn. He was team mates with Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Ken Griffey and the rest of the Great 8 from the Cincinnati Reds world series winning 1975 and 76 team . He'll share the excitement of those years, the trauma of baseball trades, the power of a 40 year marriage and the challenges of cancer.
Doug shares the heart breaking story of his sister's disappearance, his life changing Christian journey with "Professional Athletes Outreach" and how he went from an upbringing in the Baptist church to an awesome relationship with Jesus. As he says, you can only trick people into believing you're a Christian for so long. Then it becomes real.
This episode is overflowing with joy, and laughter along with life long lessons learned.
Thanks to my good friend George Toles for the introduction....
and to Doug for promising to make even more Amazing Great connections!
Find out more about For Athletes Outreach (POA) https://pao.org
Your comments always welcome at AmazingGreatsPodcast@gmail.com
or check out our entire series at http://www.AmazingGreats.net"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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What does our guest have in common with Dennis Rodman? Plus, he'll put to rest the controversy that arose in 2013. You'll hear those stories and much more.
This guy has been up close and personal with every NBA legend in the game. With a whistle and a pair of court shoes, Ed Rush has been up and down the basketball court more times than any of America's great players, with 2500 games under his belt. He was an officiating mainstay in the NBA for 32 years including several years as the director of officiating. Ed's had a trulyAmazing career and more importantly, he's a devout follower of Jesus that started in a car ride from Vancouver to Seattle. It's all in the next few minutes as we dive deep into the life of Ed Rush.
For the video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/3xQkw5cTaqs
For details on Court Club Elite: https://www.courtclubelite.com/
For another video with NBA notable; James Donaldson: https://www.amazinggreats.net/post/nba-star-james-donaldson-from-the-brink-of-suicide
For Similar amazing stories about the grace of God : https://www.amazinggreats.net
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What happens when you reach the height of your career....but somehow you know there is something more?
Margo Day was clearly at the top of her game as a Vice President at Microsoft but somehow didn't feel fulfilled. She knew there was something more for her.
She kept praying for what God had for her....but no answer. As much as she struggled with what was next, nothing seemed to click....until....until....she went on vacation.
That vacation changed everything and the course of her life took a big turn from that point forward.
Now she describes her success and happiness as 1000 times greater than ever before.
You'll feel her energy and passion as she tells her story, on this very special episode of AMAZING GREATS.
To help support her mission in Kenya you can go to
www.mekunoproject.org
Or to reach her great work through World Vision
https://www.worldvision.org/kenya-big-dream
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WWW.AMAZINGGREATS.NET"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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They don’t really teach parenting skills in school. I guess we’re expected to just figure it out through trial and error. That’s a pretty flawed way, when human lives are in our hands. Unconditional love for our kids is a great start and a perfect foundation for good parenting, but it’s not exactly a strategy. My guest on this episode Jonathan Catherman, has made it his life’s mission to build a toolset for parents to use in raising well prepared kids at every age.
He’ll share some of his awesome insights here. Plus, he’ll share his optimistic outlook on the current emerging generation, and why he things it will be the next GREAT GENERATION. Jonathan also shares some great ideas on how parents can help their kids connect with Jesus and build their own relationship with him and not just adopt their parents faith. This weeks episode is loaded with practical information about successful parenting.
Here are the additional links to connect with Jonathan and his great work.
Jonathan Catherman's website
https://thecathermans.com/BOOKS ON AMAZON
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=catherman&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
1M Mentoring Foundation
https://www.1mmentoring.org/"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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If you talk to any of the current list of awesome Christian Music Performers, somewhere in the conversation, John Michael Talbot's name will come up.
In this awesome conversation between Amazing Greats guest host Joe Micheals and John he reveals how his young marriage fell apart as he became a Bible thumping legalistic Christian fanatic. Then hear how he flipped from an "anti-Catholic" to actually becoming a Franciscan monk who ultimately married a Catholic Nun and lives happily today in a monastic marriage. You can't make this stuff up! This man's story is truly amazing.
John Michael Talbot's music, too, took some major flips over the years, as he transitioned from Christian folk rock to a unique sound that was all his own. Music that his record company said would never sell became massively successful.
It's all here on AMAZING GREATS.
Take a listen, share with a friend and hit subscribe to be notified when a new episode is available.
Here is a complete Discography of all of his musical works: https://johnmichaeltalbot.com/complete-discography
Here are all of the 26 books written by John Michael Talbot
https://troubadourforthelord.net/store/ols/categories/books"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Thu, 10 Mar 2022 - 38 - Don't buy the lie! NFL Star Sherman Smith
This episode just oozes with wisdom from one of the most successful players and coaches in football. You'll hear how the game of football is just a small part of the impact Sherman Smith has on players. From High school to the NFL his unique slant on what it takes to be successful is what makes his story so compelling. As a follower of Jesus he strives to walk the walk and let his actions speak. As he says. "It's not what I do, or say, IT'S WHO I AM, that matters most.
You'll hear about the power of the team's FRIDAY MORNING DEVOTIONALS, why some players were depressed even shortly after a Super Bowl win, and the incredible miracle story that he shares in the Kendrick Brothers film: "SHOW ME THE FATHER". Episode 28 is one of my very favorites as I got to know Sherman TANK.
For the movie Trailer: https://youtu.be/Ao9IxgtRXyE
To stream the movie on Amazon Prime for $5.99: https://www.amazon.com/Show-Me-Father-Sherman-Smith/dp/B09HH6G6WN/ref=tmm_aiv_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr="Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 23 Feb 2022 - 37 - The Thanksgiving Dinner that's affected millions - DAN O'NEILL
The ripple effect of a fund raising dinner at the home of entertainer Pat Boone continues to make a powerful impact on the world today. Last year alone 50 million people in 40 different countries were touched by the staff of 5400 team members at MERCY CORP. The star studded dinner, led to a dinner at the White House and gained the support of Jimmy and Roselyn Carter which gained the notoriety needed to spark the momentum that got the ball rolling.
In this episode of AMAZING GREATS you'll hear about the ugliness of war, and the 33 year mission to bring relief to those who were victims.
I talk with the one man who started it all in the late 70's, Dan O'Neill. He'll share his personal story of faith, and challenges as he grew one of the most powerful relief organizations in the world. From the birth of his miracle child to the reality of panic attacks and PTSD after spending time in devastated war torn countries. Real and raw he takes us on his life journey.
Dan is a writer who's written dozens of books, and despite keeping copious notes documenting his story through the years, he has yet to pen a memoir. It may be on his retirement game plan.
For Contemporary Christian music fans, you'll love Dan's biography of his good friend and the grandfather of modern Christian music, John Michael Talbot. It's called SIGNATURES
You can check it out on AMAZON
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Ric Hansen"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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On this episode of Amazing Greats, we talk with Wayne Pederson a life long Christian, and career broadcaster. We'll hear about his early conflict between his faith and his passion and how they ended up merging. At 16 years old he had an "AH-HA" Jesus moment that shaped the rest of his life.
Wayne's life work centers around bringing the name of Jesus to remote areas of the world to people who had never been exposed to Christianity including some of the most religiously repressed countries like Russia, North Korea, Mongolia, Indonesia, Ukraine, Vietnam, Cambodia and Africa. Not through one time mission trips, but through ongoing live radio broadcasts and live streams. The work he has dedicated his life to, now reaches millions of people every day with the message of the Gospel.
Wayne currently works with Far East Broadcasting Company and is focusing his life on "Finishing well".
Check out the tree largest organizations that are bringing the Christian Message to millions of people all over the world via radio and streaming.
FEBC "Fare East Broadcasting Company"
Reach Beyond
TWR Trans World Radio"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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David Eubank's daily trust in the guidance and protection of God, while performing heroic and awe-inspiring work in devastating war torn countries will blow you away. His transition story from special forces soldier to humanitarian soldier for Jesus will have you smiling at all of the good works that he and his army of volunteers are accomplishing in desolate war torn countries on the other side of the world.
David is the founder and driving force behind the "Free Burma Rangers" . His continuing 28 year mission started in Burma but now has spread to Sudan, Iraq and Syria. He and a few thousand trained missionaries are the "Hands and feet" of Jesus spreading love to those who most need it. You'll hear him tell some first hand amazing stories of challenges, tragedy and successes.
The "Free Burma Rangers" documentary is something you should definitely notch out some time to watch and is available at https://fbrmovie.com/ or you can find it on YouTube at https://youtu.be/OkLQnFCEhec.
The Free Burma Rangers website is
And David's Book "Do This For Love" is available on Amazon.
I encourage you to jump in and take a listen to this week's episode with the remarkable David Eubank."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 12 Jan 2022 - 34 - C.S. Lewis's untold story revealed by actor Max Mclean
Max Mclean may well be the foremost authority on one of the greatest authors and intellectuals of the past century, C.S. Lewis. After all, Mclean has spent a big part of his life capturing the essence of Lewis through stage presentations and now in film.
Max Mclean is the founder and executive director of the Fellowship for the Performing Arts in New York who specialize in artistic performances through a Christian world view.
Mclean is the star of the movie, " The Most reluctant convert. The Untold Story of C. S. Lewis", now available for the first time through stream or DVD. Whether you are a fan of C.S. Lewis's many works (Chronicles of Narnia and dozens more) or not, this powerful biopic will reveal the life and genius of one of the worlds great thinkers. You'll be captivated by his conversion from atheist to theist and ultimately to one of Christianity's most vocal apologist. The theatrical debut of the movie was met with such a large audience that it remained in theaters well beyond its original run. Now, "The Most Reluctant Convert" is available on line at https://cslewismovie.com/. This movie is likely to become the defining masterpiece that memorializes the amazing life of C.S. Lewis.
In addition to his incredible solo performances on stage and now in film, Max Mclean also makes the word of God come to life as the voice of the"Listener's Bible"(NIV).
PS If you are new to C.S. Lewis I encourage you to read his book'"Mere Christianity". It is not a light read and you may need to spend some time with it, but it is truly a work of art."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 22 Dec 2021 - 33 - Gen Z- a vision of hope? Isiah Lacombe
With all the smack talk about the current crop of youth: the hip hop, rap, violent video games, phone addictions and social media....we had a chance to see the other side of that coin. In this episode of Amazing Greats we talk with 17 year old Isiah Lacombe. His vision of a better world is backed by an action plan that has made an impact on thousands of people on the other side of the globe. Is Isaiah an anomaly or is there something going on with this newest generation that is cause for optimism?
Hear how Isiah has teamed with World Vision to make a difference by providing clean water in Rwanda and how that grew into something even bigger including the initial formation of a young peoples initiative called the "Next Gen Network".
I was so encouraged by Isaiah's heart for caring and his diligence in following God's calling, I knew he had to be one of our AMAZING guests. Listen to his articulate story of giving in this episode of Amazing Greats!
Here are the names of all of the Next Gen members who participated in the Health Clinic project in Zambia:
Caleb Chung, Ellie Sytsma, Jared Fontenette, Brooke Smarick, Heather Smarick, Emma Howes, Emma Lee, Jaydn Beppu, Maddy Clawson, Claire Muscat, Haley Lilla, and Jackson Razwick. Lauren Bishop Borgogna is the group coordinated, and Missy Eck and Randy Haacke are World Vision donor reps who volunteer in the group as well.
If you would like to find out more about World Vision and how you might be able to help check them out at:"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Tue, 14 Dec 2021 - 32 - World champion's nightly prayer. Jim Ryun: "Master of the Mile"
How does a kid in school who can't make any sports team end up being one of the most celebrated athletes in the world? A three time Olympian, and first high schooler to break the four minute mile (3:59), is here to share his unlikely life journey, that started with a nightly prayer. You'll hear how "playing church" as a youngster changed forever when he became a "real Christian".
In this episode, Jim Ryun shares the inspiring details of his AMAZING story and his walk with Jesus. You'll hear about the ups and downs, the life lessons and the athletic triumphs that the whole world was buzzing about in the 60's and 70s that landed him on the cover of Sports Illustrated multiple times as he became know as the "Master of the Mile". With the guidance of his long time coach Bob Timmons and the encouragement and undying support of of wife Anne he made running history and much more.
Later he served 5 terms in the US congress, representing the 2nd district of his home state of Kansas and in 2020 was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor.
His legacy lives on through the hundreds of young runners who have participated in the "Jim Ryun Running camps" that started in 1974 and continue each summer to this day. To learn more about the camp and to register http://ryunrunning.com/home
If you are interested in more information about the revolutionary LYRIC "digital" hearing aid that changed his life check it out here:
https://www.phonak.com/us/en/hearing-aids/lyric-invisible-hearing-aids.html
If you'd like to order a signed copy of his book "Courage to Run" there are some copies still available by writing to him at:
Jim Ryun
PO Box 15312
Washington DC 20003
(Please include a check for the book and shipping with your request)
Check the Amazing Greats Website Video Resource page to see a classic recap of his story."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Fri, 19 Nov 2021 - 31 - Gratitude in all circumstances- Care Tuk's continuing story.
Care Tuk has been through more physical challenges than anyone we've known. But that has not robbed her of her sense of humor, her positive attitude and her special relationship with God. This is our second opportunity to chat with Care on Episode 22. You'll hear about her continuing health challenges that would have brought most of us down. Along with a health update, "Amazing Greats" host Klem Daniels jumps in with a meaty conversation about near death experiences, the power of her marriage with her care-giving husband, and her unique relationship with her best friend.....God.
Care shares her amazing ability to keep a positive attitude: finding and focusing on one good thing even on her worst days. As she says....You can be IN pain or you can BE a pain.
This episode can't help but touch you and make you feel grateful for every single day of good health.
Her website and blog
http;//www.caretuk.com
Her books
Care has authored her second book, which was just released in October 2021. Read her continuing story inCare's first book introduces you to this amazing woman and her struggles. It will you amaze you, how upbeat and hopeful she is after all of the things she has been though. Truly an inspiration.
"Loose Screws and skinned Knees"
Available now on her website"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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Mark Elfstrand is a bigger than life, career journalist and spent years on the nation's original Christian radio pioneer, Moody Radio. Mark shares his journey from a family Christian start to a stadium crusade "alter call" and then a tearful encounter and lifetime commitment after listening to a Steve Green song on his car radio:
"So desire to tell His story
Of a love that loved enough to die
Burns away all other passions
And fed by Calvary's love becomes a fire"
...and that fire burned brightly as he shared life stories, engaged with callers and joyfully entertained hundreds of thousand of listeners with his positive encouraging and lighthearted radio conversations.
You'll hear about how a family death impacted his life, and about his own health scare years later.
Although not on the air now, Mark is a busy man. He's a speaker, blogger, coach, media consultant and elder emeritus at his local church. Find out more about his current projects by visiting him at Http://www.ElfstrandGroup.com.
If you would like a free copy of his booklet "Recliner Reflections" simply shoot him an email. He' be happy to send one out to you.mark@elfstrand.net or 312-498-9507
You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube at
https://youtu.be/y4qUIEy9cKg"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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He grew up in a family of achievers. So it was no surprise when he achieved top level performance in the Marines as a fighter pilot and instructor. Pivoting from the military to a successful entrepreneur career helped to crystalize his simple but powerful tools for success that he now has shared with millions of people as a best selling author, speaker and coach. In episode 20 of the Amazing Greats podcast you'll get to know Ed Rush. You'll learn some of his philosophies, tactics and techniques that have helped guide him. When it really gets interesting is when he ties spirituality to business. Not only are they compatible, they are absolutely inseparable. His core belief is that when we partner with God, amazing things get done.
Our host this week, Klem Daniels has been to one of Ed's live events, and has read his books, so he gets right to the heart of what makes Ed Rush tick. Enjoy this fascinating one-on-one conversation.
To learn more about Ed Rush go to: www.EdRush.com
To order his books:
The 21 Day Miracle: How To Change Anything in 3 Short Weeks
Warrior: Understanding the Furious Love of the God Who Fights for You
Take The Shot: Top Gun Strategies for Accelerating, Profit, Productivity, and Peace of Mind
Or follow his podcast"Ed Talks", available wherever you get your podcasts. They are short and powerful !"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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It starts with a thirty second streaming video online, then live text conversations with compassionate volunteers and ultimately ends up in an amazing number of young people who have committed their lives to Christ. Hundreds of thousands of hurting teens, and young adults have found their way to a meaningful relationship with Jesus on that simple devise they check over 100 times per day....their phone! I am so exhilarated by what this man is doing through an organization he founded called Groundwire and JesusCares.com.
As a social Christian in his youth group it was all about the friends and the social connection until one night after the group left the church and he stayed after. At age 14, Sean Dunn as a crazy kid, had a moment with Jesus that changed his life. After a clear message from God that night he wrote at the back of his King James Bible what he knew to be his calling; "Contending for a generation": Evangelizing to young people. In this episode you will hear his story about how that became his passion. His "MISSION TO A MILLION" is not only his goal right now, you'll hear how he plans to reach that goal soon.
Click here for a REAL-TIME look at a map of the number of conversations and commitments right now TODAY all over the country. Amazing!
https://groundwirestaging.meteorapp.com/jesuscares-locations
SHOW NOTES
Check out Groundwire on line https://www.groundwire.net/
Also, take a look JesusCares.com https://www.jesuscares.com/
VOLUNTEER COACH ? If you feel you might be called to be a volunteer coach you can find out more and complete an application here https://www.groundwire.net/coaching There are no specific qualifications and Groundwire will provide training.
PARTNER CHURCH ? If your church would like partner with Sean to welcome newly committed youths in your area and invite them into a welcoming, non-threatening church community you can find out more here. https://www.groundwire.net/add-my-church
Buy his book on Amazon:Bored with God: How Parents, Youth Leaders and Teachers Can Overcome Student Apathy Paperback –
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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When you are at the top of your game in the NFL after 13 seasons, you’d think it would be tough to walk away. Todd Peterson did just that. A God inspired decision, knowing he had an identity in God that called him to a passion beyond the football field. The placekicker for the Seahawks, Cardinals, Chiefs,Steelers, 49ers and Falcons tells his story in this episode of AMAZING GREATS.
Todd found his calling, working for the glory of God among top professional athletes, and in youth ministry. In this episode you’ll learn to love this guy that works tirelessly growing the Kingdom of God . He’s fun and funny and authentic. Take a listen, and share it with your believer friends.
Pro Athletes Outreach - https://pao.org/about
Passion Conference- https://passionconferences.com
Todd’s Wikipedia- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Peterson
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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God's timing is always the right timing whether or not we understand why. Some times it takes trusting and just patiently waiting.
In this episode you'll hear how Sherri Lynn's unanswered prayer was the best possible thing that could have happened to her.
Sherri Lynn is the producer and co-host of the nation's number one Christian Radio show heard on over 200 radio stations around the country: The Brant Hansen show. She's also a stand up comic, playwright, and author and has an awesome and infectious laugh. Hear her "aha Jesus" moment, learn about her passions and find out how she is using God's gifts to share her love of Jesus. You't can't help but fall in love with her on this weeks Amazing Greats Podcast.
Get to know more about Sherri on her website: https://iamsherrilynn.com/
Order Sherri's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Want-Punch-Face-Love-Jesus-ebook/dp/B07GRFVCHB
Listen to Brant and Sherri's Oddcast: https://branthansen.com/podcast-2/"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Tue, 24 Aug 2021 - 25 - A deep dive into Christian Music with Mark Ramsey
A fairly recent phenomenon is the powerful strength of Christian Music and Contemporary Christian Radio. It's no longer all about choirs, hymns and organ music. Music that has a solid Christian message wrapped in a contemporary music package has become instrumental in attracting new and younger Jesus followers. With it's early roots in the 70's and 80's contemporary Christian music has become a 90's and 2000's staple for churches, and radio stations. Christian Radio stations that once barely showed up in audience ratings have become a contender for top ratings in most cities around the country.
Mark Ramsey knows more about this radio format and the music they play than anyone else in America, and he shares his knowledge on this Amazing Greats episode.
For more on Mark Ramsey: https://www.markramseymedia.com/
To subscribe to Marks Faith Bright Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/markramseymedia.com/faithbright"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Tue, 10 Aug 2021 - 24 - The "Story Teller's" story. Brant Hansen's amazing mission.
In Amazing Greats Episode #15 we talk with Brant Hansen. He is the most listened to Contemporary Christian radio personality in the world. Brant is heard daily on over 200 stations. But when you tune in, don't expect the typical preaching or teaching. Oh no. He shares his love and the message of Jesus in a unique and refreshing way. You can expect to laugh, be inspired and maybe even a little choked up at times. His dry sense of humor and the explosive laughter of his co-host Sheri Lynn will keep you smiling. You'll love their unique twist on the everyday challenges, hopes and dreams that we all share. Combine that with the most popular contemporary Christian music and Brant and Sheri will keep you entertained for hours.
Although Brant is a Radio Host, he works for the world wide charitable organization, " CURE INTERNATIONAL" as their "Story Teller" . CURE International is a Christian non-profit organization that operates a global network of eight children’s hospitals providing world class surgical care and intentional spiritual care to children living with treatable disabilities.
It's Brant's life mission to champion the cause for these young people. Radio is his megaphone to the world.
In addition Brant has written three best selling books. "Unoffendable", "Blessed are the Misfits" and his latest: " The Truth About Us" All available on AMAZON.
If you've heard Brant and Sheri you know what I am talking about, if you haven't, you are in for a real treat. Check to see if they are on the air in your city or state. The current, complete list of stations they are on can be found in this list.
Enjoy getting to know brant in these next few minutes."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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We have tabulated the most played, listened to and performed songs at churches all across America and based on that we have recapped the top ten Christian Contemporary songs in the country. Join us each month for this bonus episode on our Amazing Greats Podcast.
To listen to the entire Top Ten Click on our Spotify playlist.
Click like if you've enjoyed this new feature, or better yet, share it with a friend. Amazing Greats continues to honor God with interviews with well known actors, authors, athletes, musicians....plus now a monthly look at the top songs that encourage and inspire on the Amazing Greats countdown."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 21 Jul 2021 - 22 - Is "Christian Comedy" an Oxymoron?
No Way. In fact laughter may be one of God's greatest gifts. It is an expression of pure joy. C.S. Lewis said that the purest laughter on earth dwells in the kingdom of joy.
Eccl. 3:4 says that for people, “there is a time to laugh" and If you look close there are examples of "zingers" throughout the Bible.
In this episode of Amazing Greats we have the pleasure of talking with comedic actor and stand up comic (and pastor), Thor Ramsey, and the director of the new movie "CHURCH PEOPLE", Christopher Shawn Shaw. These guys were "crazy fun" to talk to and the conversation is filled with not only laughter...but wisdom and insight.
Learn about Thor's overnight conversion, and Christopher's evolving Christian maturity.
Plus you'll hear the back story of the making of their recent movie, a spoof on modern mega churches.
Check out more about the movie, it's stars, and watch the trailer at:
https://churchpeoplefilm.com/
"Church People" will be available on SEPTEMBER 3rd. 2021
To buy Thor Ramsey's book:The Most Encouraging Book on Hell Ever"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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Our Amazing Greats host, Joe Micheals, really gets to the emotional heart of NBA star James Donaldson.
At 7’2 James played two decades in professional basketball, including the NBA's San Diego and Los Angeles Clippers, NY Knicks, Utah Jazz. Dallas Mavericks and the Seattle Super Sonics.
Prepare to be moved by James’ authentic story of depression and his being on the brink of suicide. Hear how God walks with him down his path of depression and how James came through it, committed to helping others deal with dark times. Plus he'll share his vision for Seattle as a mayor candidate and we'll ask him when the Super Sonics will be back to the city he loves.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 - 20 - Melissa Disney. A battle for her soul. Plus, smashing the glass ceiling.
I guarantee you've heard her....and now you get to meet the woman behind the voice. She's maybe the busiest woman voice actor in the country. She's great at it! From the voice of a raspy pre-teen animated character to the powerful voice on the Academy awards, Melissa Disney does it all. On this awesome episode you'll hear her wild romp through every possible voice acting opportunity: movie trailers, commercials, video games, animation, radio shows, a Christian meditation app..... she's even recorded a couple of albums along the way. As amazing as her career has been, her faith story is just as amazing. Walking through depression, contemplating suicide and feeling like there is a battle for her soul is all a part of her journey.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 16 Jun 2021 - 19 - Facing the blitz with NFL Quarterback Jeff Kemp
This was one of my favorite conversations with a champion of a guy. So many great stories and he shared some vulnerable moments.
NFL quarterback Jeff Kemp shares his worst moment in life and how it became his most spiritual moment.
Plus What he learned from his three favorite coaches.
He explains the value of a consumer attitude versus an investor attitude in relationships…
He outlines his three strategies for turning trials into triumphs
You’ll hear about how identity is something not earned, but received…
Also listen for Jeff’s explanation on how in prayer, it’s maybe more important to ask God to “FIX ME”….not just ... “FIX MY CIRCUMSTANCES.”
Wow…don’t wait, jump in and enjoy Jeff Kemp’s life story and insights.
If you want to view the conversation on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/Wqgmg3_TE7U
To order his book:
Facing the Blitz: Three Strategies for Turning Trials Into Triumphs
https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Blitz-Strategies-Turning-Triumphs/dp/0764214020
To connect on Jeff's website
http://facingtheblitz.com/
To book Jeff as a speaker for your group, church or corporation:
http://facingtheblitz.com/bring-jeff-to-speak/"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Thu, 03 Jun 2021 - 18 - 300,000 kids went to basketball camp and came home changed forever.
Fred Crowell is a coach, counselor, author and master motivator. He was the head basketball coach at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and one of the youngest head coaches ever hired at the age of 23. He founded NBC Camps in 1971 and has built the organization to one of the largest and most successful sports camps in the world.
In this episode, you'll hear about his aha Jesus moment.....
how camp became so much more than Basketball,
and why he's not afraid to die.
This is truly one of the most powerful conversations and inspiring stories that I have been blessed to share.
Snag a copy of his newly published daily devotional book called "Words of Hope"and let Fred be a shining light to help coach you spiritually through the next 365 days...and beyond.
Available at http://crowellu.com/words-of-hope/ or on Amazon
Although his original book "Meet My Head Coach" is no longer in publication after 7 updates over the years, it is still available, used, in limited supply on Amazon at
To find out more about NBC Sports camps check out the website at https://www.nbccamps.com/
To connect with Fred or ask more questions contact the Amazing Cory James, who will help you out.
cory@wordsofhope.comPlease let us know if you enjoyed the conversation by hitting "Like" or "Share" with a friend.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 19 May 2021 - 17 - Bonus: Another podcast you might like: "Jesus Freaks" !
Since we publish our interview podcasts every other Wednesday, I know that many of you would like to know of similar shows that are encouraging and up-lifting. Jason Huddle is the host of "Jesus Freaks. Vinyl to digital" where he interviews classic Christian Rock artists. Find out more about the podcast and Jason on this weeks bonus.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
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" You Light Up My life" was the biggest song of 1977, the biggest song of the decade of the 70s and set a record as the number one song on Billboard's Top 40 for 10 weeks in a row. But there was some behind the scenes drama with the recording of that song. She'll tells that story and much more.
The Boone Family, like the Jacksons and the Osmonds made music together under the leadership of their dad; Pat Boone. That, plus a three generation legacy of music was the backdrop for Debby’s career. Jesus was, and still is a big part of her story and you'll hear it all in this episode of Amazing Greats.
Joe Micheals this weeks guest host is a long time friend. We worked in radio together as teen agers and on into adulthood. He is a master voice talent, radio personality, and life long Catholic. He takes us on this Debby Boone journey in a very special one on one conversation for Amazing Greats. Enjoy!"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 05 May 2021 - 15 - Triumph over family dysfunction through God's grace.
Polish immigrant parents who survived the war, suffered from their past with PTSD, alcoholism, family abuse and divorce. Stefan Rybak was raised in this dysfunctional environment and yet, through God's blessings became a highly successful radio personality, radio executive, and happy family man. It was a shocking and unexpected health crisis and surgery that cemented his faith and trust in God. Out of that experience he felt called to put his story in a book..."The Shadow on my Heart" . As this week's Amazing Greats guest, you have a chance to hear his story and share his experience in this episode.
His book is available onAmazon in paperback and on Kindle. It is a well crafted memoir of a rather extraordinary life.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 21 Apr 2021 - 14 - Will Gonzaga be back next year? Will Suggs get drafted?
Fred Crowell, former BB coach that founded the worlds largest Basketball Camp back in 1971 "NBC Sports Camps", lives in Spokane and in this short bonus episode sheds some light on Gonzaga's amazing season, and what we might expect in the future.
We will have a full interview episode with Fred coming up, where you will hear his inspiring life story and some powerful insight. But for now, hear is take on the amazing year for Gonzaga."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 14 Apr 2021 - 13 - Caution: His voice may rattle your speakers.
Take a listen to the lowest voice ever recorded. He says his lowest pitch can only be heard by elephants. Tim Storms holds the Guinness world record for the lowest voice in the world. When did he recognise the gift, and how does he use it? Listen as he resonates with his story.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 07 Apr 2021 - 12 - Seahawk players are not shy about giving credit to their creator!
Amazing Greats podcast full shows and interviews are published every other Wednesday. But on the off weeks we have a chance to post some cool bonus audio repurposed from the internet.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 31 Mar 2021 - 11 - The pastor's kid that went from Rock to Christian radio
Being a radio guy myself, I always find it fun and enlightening to chat with those radio leaders who are making waves in the business. Ron Harrell is one of those guys. He's been responsible for programming some of the most successful Top 40, Adult Contemporary and Country radio stations around the country for the past 30 years. Now he jumps in with both feet to bring his radio experience to a very different format as the new brand and content manager for a 42 station Christian radio network WAY-FM. You'll find out about some of the challenges in making the leap, how Christian radio differs from other formats and how his faith brought him to this new frontier. If you are a Contemporary Christian radio listener or have never experienced it, you'll find out how this kind of radio is special and how Ron approaches this new chapter in his radio career. If you are in one of the cities where WAY FM is, great. If Not...just ask Alexa to play WAY-FM or find them online live at https://listen.wayfm.com/national/.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 10 - Amazing Grace, the boogie version- Terry Miles
His gift is his musical talent. When he puts his magic to the keyboards, he creates a version of Amazing Grace like you have never heard before. We loved Terry Miles’ energy and upbeat rendition of this Christian classic. Come to find out he has put his special spin on many traditional Christian hymns and does a weekly show live worldwide on YouTube every Sunday. Join him for his fun, uplifting live stream called Terry’s Sunday Service. Hear his story on this weeks bonus episode on Amazing Greats podcast.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Tue, 16 Mar 2021 - 9 - Ken Blanchard on the ultimate leader! "Lead Like Jesus".
The success of his book, The One Minute Manager, was his "aha Jesus" moment. When this 112 page simplified manual in story form was published in 1982 it shared the profound management skills adopted by a generation of business leaders. It was an instant best seller and sold over 15 million copies and launched a career that has helped millions of people around the world and was the pre-cursor to more than 60 other business books that he has authored or co-authored over the past 4 decades, including "Lead Like Jesus" His story is fascinating and you'll hear him explain it in this episode of Amazing Greats.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 10 Mar 2021 - 8 - Drew Brees: "More than Just football."
Post Katrina, it was football and a Super Bowl that helped revive the city and it was the highlight of his life for a quarterback who thought that his career might be over. An amazing story from one of America's great stars.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Tue, 02 Mar 2021 - 7 - Cancer, a car crash, & brain bleed hasn't stopped Care Tuk
Hear the story of a body held together by bolts, screws, titanium plates, and 25-pound mono-filament fishing line. You can't find a more dramatic, heart-wrenching, raw, honest, and inspiring story than that of Care. A 14 time cancer survivor, Care's secret is her unfaltering faith in God.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 24 Feb 2021 - 6 - The impact of Pat Robertson and Grace Slick: Meet Joe Michaels
One of the smoothest voices on radio and television, Joe Michaels , shares a bit about his Christian journey. His London trek to study the British Music Invasion sparked a spiritual pivot that came to fruition in front of a television set in Tacoma Washington. Meet this "Amazing " host.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 17 Feb 2021 - 5 - The miracle transformation from dyslexic non-reader to multi-million selling author
Debbie Macomber was told to forget about her dream as an author. But her undying persistence triumphed. Hear her uplifting story as she shares her God inspired journey through the frustrations and disappointments on her way to being one of the most prolific writers of our time. Debbie has sold over 200 million books and and spent over 1000 weeks on the NYT best sellers list over the past 20 year. This humble and joyful interview will warm your heart.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Tue, 09 Feb 2021 - 4 - Stand-up comic saves lives
Michael Pritchard hung out with Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld, Whoopi Goldberg, Dana Carvey and appeared on the Johnny Carson show. On the cusp of a blossoming career Michael chose to make a God inspired pivot and decided instead to use his gift of humor to inspire, change lives and make a powerful difference.
The inspiring story of Michael Pritchard is told in his own words in this raw and authentic conversation."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Mon, 25 Jan 2021 - 3 - Klem Daniels- Bonus "quickie" host-introduction episode
Basketball, horses and a 6' 9" Dad with a handlebar mustache and a cowboy hat! Learn more about this media giant in a quick glance bonus episode of Amazing Greats. Meet one of our professional broadcast hosts, Klem Daniels, and learn how God has played a role in his life.
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 - 2 - Odyssey of a rock and roll priest- The amazing Father Harry!
America's Rock and Roll Priest; Father Harry, and the God Squad radio shows have been listened to by hundreds of thousands of radio listeners on the ABC Radio Network nationwide. That, plus television shows, and a decade on Armed Forces radio make Father Harry the most listened to priest in history. After 57 years on the airwaves of America he has some amazing stories to tell. In this episode we'll hear some of them!
Highlights of the Father Harry episode and time codes
Father Harry’s show on rock station KFRC San Francisco 7:19
Billboard Magazine’s personality of the year 16:07
Dr Don Rose’s Miracle at the Lourdes in France 20:18
Father Harry as spiritual insurance sailing to Hawaii s 24:55
ABC Radio Network signs Paul Harvey, Rush Limbaugh
and Father Harry on the same day 26:41
From Rock to Rap 29:20
Hob Nobbing with Rock Concert promoter
Bill Graham and television Icon Merv Griffen 31:27
…on becoming a priest 36:50
Pat Boone tries to Baptize Father Harry 42:25
…on marriage and celibacy 44:37
Pope Francis…the Pope of MERCY 49:01
The highlight of his faith journey 54:31
His book, the second book and the online Mass 100:25
For Father Harry’s 28 Minute TV Mass go to www.FatherHarry.org
For Father Harry’s book “I’ll Never Tell: Odyssey of a Rock and Roll Priest”
https://www.amazon.com/Ill-Never-Tell...SHOW LESS
"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Wed, 13 Jan 2021 - 1 - The start of something BIG! The first look at what's coming to a podcast near you.
A quick look at what Amazing Greats has planned for your listening pleasure. Totally awesome life stories of some of America's most notable Authors, Actors, Athletes, Musicians, business leaders, politicians, and cultural icons.
Learn about our veteran broadcast stars who will rotate as show hosts. A glimpse of what you can expect from the unique slant we take on the life stories of some planned guests."Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel.
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.Fri, 01 Jan 2021
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