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 Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
"Fusion"
Richard Ibekwe
www.psfc.mit.edu
How does a boy who was born in London - after his parents moved there from Nigeria for his mother to complete her PhD - become an award-winning researcher at MIT? This is the story of Richard Ikewe, one with a surprise twist during his senior year at MIT that led to the path he is on today.
Richard Ibekwe is a Nuclear Science and Engineering PhD candidate at MIT working at the Plasma Science and Fusion Center, dedicated to long-term fusion research, focusing on magnet technology. His research involves the development of high-temperature superconducting cables and magnets that are tolerant to dropouts (defects that cause a local drop in critical current density). His research is part of the SPARC project. He graduated from MIT with a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Science and Engineering and in Mechanical Engineering.
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
"Lordship of Jesus Christ"
John Deehan
www.thursdaymensbreakfast.org
What happened when God took a three-sport athlete in high school from playing collegiate football to a life of teaching and coaching, because of a personal calamity that transformed his relationship with Jesus? This is the story of John Deehan, a narrative of harsh realities, honesty, humility, and hope. In response to Luke 6:46, John decided to do what the Lord says.
John Deehan devoted his life to both teaching and coaching. He graduated from Northeastern University. A lifetime of service to others involved transformational experiences in three major life events. Including one that he says, “Turned his life upside down.” He lives out the lessons and today his example spurs us on to love and good deeds through Christ.
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
"A Pope and A President"
Dr. Paul Kengor
www.gcc.edu
How does a terrible student in high school who barely graduated, whose life dramatically changed with an interest in medicine at a community college, become nationally known for his work on the American presidency? How did he become internationally recognized for his work on Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, and Communism? This is the story of Dr. Paul Kengor author of A Pope and A President: John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and the Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20th Century (2017).
Dr. Paul Kengor is Senior Director and Chief Academic Fellow for The Institute for Faith and Freedom and Professor of Political Science at Grove City College. He is a Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace at Stanford University. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Pittsburgh where he also graduated with his bachelor’s degree, and a master’s from American University. He is married to Susan. They have eight children, two of which are adopted.
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
"Christ's Work in Angola"
Dr. Sheila Foster Fabiano
www.sim.org
What motivates a woman to serve in southern Africa for her entire career as a missionary? Why is she asked to write a book about her life and ministry? This is the story of Dr. Sheila Foster Fabiano, who carries on a family legacy for Christ, service in Africa that has lasted over 100 years.
Dr. Sheila Foster Fabiano is a third-generation missionary who was born and raised in Zambia, Central Africa where her paternal grandparents as well as her parents lived and worked as missionaries. After completing degrees in nursing and biblical studies from Rutgers University and Regent College, respectively, she went to Angola in 1979 to serve first as a pediatric nurse practitioner and part-time Bible teacher. She is now a full-time faculty member of Instituto Superior de Teologia Evangelica no Lubango in Angola. Her Ph.D. is from Trinity International University.
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
"Gospel Witness Through the Ages"
Dr. David Gustafson
www.tiu.edu
Why would a professor with two doctorate degrees embark on a 3,901 mile summer cycling journey across America, on a route that took two months and two days to complete? This is the story of Dr. David Gustafson. In the spirit of James 1:22, he wanted to do more than hear, learn, write, and teach about evangelism. He was determined to do evangelism.
Dr. David Gustafson is the author of Gospel Witness Through the Ages: A History of Evangelism (2022). He also wrote Gospel Witness: Evangelism in Word and Deed (2019). He is Chair of the Mission and Evangelism Department at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His expertise includes evangelism, Evangelical Free Church history, and missional praxis. He earned his Master of Divinity and Master of Theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, his Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary, and Doctor of Philosophy from Linköping University. He and his wife, Sharon, have 4 children.
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
"Renewed Vision and Strength"
Terry Looper
www.texonlp.com
How does God transform an engineer into the Founder and CEO recognized as Ernst & Young Regional Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012 who’s company, Texon, was #1 in Houston revenue for private companies in 2011? This is the story of Terry Looper and a Houston energy company.
Terry Looper is the founder and CEO of Texon. He is married to Doris.
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
"OAK: One of a Kind"
Caleb McCoy
www.egc.org
How does a boy who left the church in his adolescent years to run in the streets of inner-city Dorchester on a quest to find his identity, risk safety and sanity in youthful pursuit, only to find that God kept him? This is the story of Caleb McCoy, a man whom God brought back to into the church where he embraced the gospel as an adult. As in Ephesians 1:7, Caleb experienced redemption through the blood of Jesus.
Caleb McCoy is a Bostonian rapper, musician, and producer who has branded his style as OAK music. The OAK, or One of A Kind, is the commitment to a message that is deep-rooted, unique, and prolific. This is expressed in Caleb’s music and his mission. He graduated from Eastern Nazarene College in business management. Caleb expresses as the Marketing Manager at Emmanuel Gospel Center, where he promotes restorative work happening in the Greater Boston area.
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
"Volleyball Champion"
Dietre Collins-Parker
www.goaztecs.com
What does it take to win championships? What does it mean to be a winner in life? How does a relationship with God matter? Deitre Collins-Parker, a two-time national collegiate player of the year and AVCA Hall of Fame member, is the head volleyball coach at San Diego State University. In 2012, she led her Aztec squad to a 23-8 mark and a 13-3 ledger in the Mountain West as the Aztecs claimed their first-ever Mountain West title. She arrived at San Diego State after five seasons as head coach at Cornell, where she led the Big Red to three Ivy League titles and two NCAA tournament appearances.
At the University of Hawaii, Dietre Collins-Parker was a two-time Broderick Award honoree as national player of the year (1983, 1984) after leading the Rainbow Wahine to consecutive national titles and a 110-5 record in her final three seasons. She was twice named to the NCAA all-tournament team and still holds the record for solo blocks in one NCAA tournament (15 in 1982). Coach Collins-Parker is married to Dale Parker.
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
"25 Meters to God"
Tad Weiss
www.25meters.com
What does a father do when he receives a call from the other side of the world that his daughter has been hit by a bus while out on a run? This is the story of Tad Weiss, who wrote the book 25 Meters to God, where he shares the seven-year journey to healing and spiritual reawakening. As Isaiah 43:2 talks of God being with us when we pass through life's waters, rivers, and fires, Tad would say, “Amen.”
Tad Weiss is the author of 25 Meters to God. He went to college in Minnesota. He works as a Certified Financial Planner and is the president of Modus Advisors LLC, a registered investment advisory firm. He has served on the board of directors for Feed My Starving Children. He competes in triathlons. He is also a skier and golfer. Tad lives in Victoria, Minnesota with his wife, Wendy.
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
"On Mission"
Craig Parker
www.navigatorsboston.org
How does a man whose conversion story is also titled “The Vietnam Vet, the Cop, and the Atheist” wind up in the city of Boston with an influential Christian organization? This is the story of Craig Parker, a man who with his wife Nancy, has over 40 years of ministry in Virginia, Germany, Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and at Boston University.
Craig Parker is the City Director for the Navigators in Boston, giving oversight to numerous staff and volunteer leaders ministering among college students, internationals, incarcerated persons, and in neighborhoods and churches - all with a focus on life-to-life discipleship. Craig and his wife, Nancy, worship at Highrock Church Arlington. They have four children and ten grandchildren.