The Good Life With Dr Danny
The Good Life with Dr. Danny serves the New England Christian community and beyond by producing talk-shows that edify believers to love and good deeds, while offering outreach resources that feature people’s stories. The Good Life with Dr. Danny is a program of Danny Yamashiro Ministries and Formation Institute, divisions of Jesus Christ is Calling You, Inc. Foundational Scripture: Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13
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Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
"Evangelism in India"
Dr. Francis Sunderaraj
www.efionline.org
The late Rev. Dr. Francis Sunderaraj was born in Madras, India. He graduated from Madras Christian College, Union Biblical Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary and Wheaton College. He has been a chemist, a pastor of Methodist Churches in India, a district superintendent while pastoring the largest Indian church in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and General Secretary with the Evangelical Fellowship of Asia. Married to Shelia (Bhanu), with two children: Malika Ruth (married to John Samuel) and Vinodh Samuel (and Sandra) and one granddaughter, Rachel. Dr. Sunderaraj was involved in ministry in Hyderabad and Secunderabad and with City Care Network and India Missions Association as an advisor.
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
"Holy Fools"
Dr. Jesse Joyner
www.jessejoyner.com
You may have heard of running a marathon. But have you ever heard of running a complete marathon while juggling? Dr. Jesse Joyner is one of the few people in the world to ever achieve that feat. He has also juggled a running chainsaw while managing to keep all toes, fingers, and limbs. He performs because he received God’s call and as in Ephesians 4:1, he walks in a manner worthy of that calling.
Dr. Jesse Joyner is a professional entertainer who uses comedy, juggling, audience participation, unicycling, and balancing to provide clean fun for audiences of all ages. He performs nationwide at theaters, festivals, schools, libraries, camps, and other various community events. Jesse earned his PhD in Educational Studies from Trinity International University and uses what he learned to produce shows that are both fun and educational at the same time. He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife, Sarah, and their three children.
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
"Expansion Through Persecution"
Dishan Wickramaratne
www.peopleschurch.lk
What's it like to pastor the largest church in a country that has waged heavy religious persecution? Sri Lanka has suffered through a brutal civil war over the last three decades. Persecution has increased dramatically since the 1990's and religious extremists have criminalized Christian conversions. How has the church continued to grow in spite of threats, harassments and burnings? Dishan Wickramaratne shares his remarkable story of God's amazing grace and power!
Dishan Wickramaratne, is the Senior Pastor of People’s Church Assembly of God (PCAG), and he is also the Chairman of Assemblies of God of Ceylon, Sri Lanka. People's Church is a vibrant purpose driven Church that was founded by his father Dr. Colton Wickramaratne in Colombo, Sri Lanka, that ministers to over 8000 people weekly. PCAG is a church that believes in Missions. They have given birth to over 60 Home Mission Churches. They have Missionary works in Singapore, Hong Kong and Lebanon, reaching out to Sri Lankans. They have also planted a Church in Gulu, Uganda and Lucknow, India and have missionaries working in Assam and Jammu, India. They sent two teams to assist in planting the London Family Centre in the United Kingdom. They also have a team working in the newest and one of the poorest countries in the world, East Timor. The monthly Miracle Rallies bring in many people to the Lord, as they experience miracles, healings and salvation. Pastor Dishan’s burning desire is to provide a means for every individual in the nation to hear at least once, the Good News of Jesus, in a land that is not even 1% born again. He has been a special guest on Saddlebacks Civil Forum on the Persecuted Church moderated by Dr. Rick Warren. Pastor Dishan and Jayani are blessed with 2 daughters, Shyara, Dilani and a son, Rajeev.
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
"Christ-centered"
Bruce Daggett
www.westgate-church.org
How does God build up a young man from Connecticut to become a pastor of a growing church in Massachusetts, a church that has a strong focus on missions? This is the story of Dr. Bruce Daggett. Jesus said in John 15:4, “Abide in me, and I in you.” Bruce has taken these words to heart and fruit has been borne, fruit that will last.
Dr. Bruce Daggett graduated from the University of Connecticut with a major in Psychology. He earned his Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. While pastoring a church in Watertown, Massachusetts he earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is currently a co-pastor of Westgate Church in Weston, Massachusetts. He and his wife, Karen, a Spanish Instructor at Boston College, raised two sons and have two granddaughters.
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
"Pitching Breakthrough"
Caleb Wurster
Instagram @caleb_w921
What does it feel like to be drafted by the Miami Marlins? Where is God in the pursuit to compete at the highest level? How does grounding in faith and trust in God’s word provide focus to steward the gifts one has received? Caleb Wurster speaks of discovery, talent, achievement, and persistence – while relying on the Lord’s strength.
Caleb Wurster was born in Brockton, Massachusetts and grew up in Coventry, Rhode Island. A left-handed pitcher for the University of Connecticut Huskies where he majored in environmental engineering, he was drafted in the 15th round by the Miami Marlins in 2021. He is the son of Mark and Kimberly Wurster. He has four brothers and two sisters.
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
"The Jenney"
Leo and Nancy Martin
www.thejenney.org
Why would someone dedicate their life to preserving the Christian heritage of the America? This is the story of Leo and Nancy Martin. On one hand they have been captivated by a vision to educate locals and visitors about the founding of America. On the other hand they captivate audiences through the gifted visuals and story-telling of Leo’s tours of Plymouth and Nancy’s attention to detail at The Jenney.
Leo Martin is an educator and expert on the early history of the United States. He has been called “the last God-fearing guide in historic Plymouth, Massachusetts.” Leo maintains that the Pilgrims and Founding Fathers established “one nation under God,” founded on Judeo-Christian values. Leo and his wife Nancy speak on a variety of subjects relating to the Pilgrims and the founding of our country. They have been married for over forty years and have three grown children and four grandchildren.
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
"Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch"
Kim Meeder
www.crystalpeaksyouthranch.org
What happened to a girl whose life was torn apart at the age of nine by her parents' murder-suicide? Kim Meeder has since chosen to rise above the pain and become a powerful influence in the lives of many disadvantaged youth. On the day of her parents' funeral, Kim experienced the special emotional comfort a horse could provide. This healing refuge became the foundation for all that was to follow. Through the love of a little mare and a merciful God, Kim's life was saved.
In 1995, Kim and her husband Troy made the decision to transform their 9-acre cinder quarry into a ranch for kids. Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch (CPYR) was born. This unique non-profit organization rescues abused and neglected horses and nurtures them back to health. These same horses are then used in the ranch's riding program for children. Approximately 85% of the children who come to CPYR are disadvantaged in some way. The ranch focuses on individual instruction for each participant with one leader, one child and one horse, free of charge. Having assisted in the rescue of more than 300 horses, CPYR currently supports 25 to 30 horses and welcomes four to five thousand visitors every year. The ranch also works closely with nearly all local youth and family organizations. Although the ranch activities are designed for "at risk" youth, all children are welcome. Kim Meeder is an accomplished speaker and has addressed audiences across the country from churches and book clubs to U.S. Government policy councils and a portion of the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C.
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
"The Point of Faith"
Jack Pelon
www.am91.org
How does God lead a man from Denver to Siloam Springs, Arkansas then back to Denver including service in the Vietnam War at the height of the conflict? And where did God situate him to spread the good news of Jesus Christ? This is the story of Jack Pelon, a wise and gentle leader from decades of broadcasting, he is anointed by God’s Spirit for such a time as this.
Jack Pelon is the General Manager of am91 KPOF “The Point of Faith” in Denver, Colorado. Jack is a graduate of the University of Denver; he began is broadcast career in 1969 before serving as General Manager for multiple stations before accepting his post at am91 in 2002. Located literally in “The Big Red Castle,” the site is one of the most beautiful locations of a radio station. Jack is married to Beth. They have one married daughter and two grandchildren.
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
"All from Above"
Matti Stevenson
www.mattimediagroup.com
What happened when a car crossed two medians at over 100 miles per hour and hit Matti Stevenson head on? What happened to her when responders used the Jaws of Life to pry her body from the mangled metal? Broken bones, wires everywhere, breathing tube, feeding tube, the doctor said, “She broke almost every part of her body.” Forty-five broken bones including her spine required immediate surgery. Matti joins us from Colorado to share her story of God’s miraculous healing and restoration.
Matti Stevenson is the Executive Director of MattiMedia Group, she is the Communications Director for Hispanic Action Network out of Dallas and a Public Relations contractor for InChrist Communications representing several international ministries such as SAT-7 and Slavic Gospel Association. Matti has three adult daughters and four grandchildren.
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
"Miracle Mile Ministries"
Sam Acevedo
www.miraclemileministries.com
Where is Miracle Mile? How does God take a man who was the first in his family to graduate from college, then earn a law degree? This is the story of Sam Acevedo, a lawyer, educational leader, and pastor, a narrative of persistence, love, celebration and hope for the lost and hurting. A life resonant of Ecclesiastes 3, “a time to dance” even with tambourines.
Sam Acevedo is the Pastor for Social Transformation at the Congregación León de Judá in Boston, Massachusetts. In that capacity, Pastor Sam serves as the Executive Minister overseeing Miracle Mile Ministries. He served as the Executive Director of the Boston Higher Education Resource Center (HERC) since its founding in 1999. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Stetson University and a J.D., cum laude, from Boston College Law School. He is married to Marina.
The Good Life With Dr Danny
Danny Yamashiro is the radio and podcast host of The Good Life with Dr. Danny, a daily Christian talk show in New England on WEZE and WROL of Salem Media Group Boston. He is a chaplain at MIT and co-chairperson of the Cambridge Roundtable on Science and Religion. He has ministered in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, North America, South America, in the Pacific and Atlantic islands. He earned his Ph.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with research on the formation of American presidents at the intersection of childhood trauma and religious education. His master’s with a concentration in government is from Harvard Extension School. Earlier degrees are from Talbot School of Theology and Biola University. Danny miraculously survived falling 400 feet from a cliff in Hawaii while free climbing, at age 18. He is the founder at president of JCCY, Inc., with Formation Institute, a division based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Danny is married to Jamie. They have three adult children.