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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Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
"My Conversion, Mary, and Missions"
George Rideout, Jr.
How does God send a boy who grew up in Boston, earned a degree from a school in Waterville, Maine, to live for 18 years in Nigeria with his wife and four children? This is the story of George Rideout, Jr. His life intersects with Billy Graham, Roger Babson (founder of Babson College), the historic Park Street Church, the continent of Africa, two renowned foundations, and a school that emerged in Weston, Massachusetts – preparing tomorrow’s leaders – centered Christ, grounded in God’s word. As in Isaiah 6:8, George’s life resounds, “Here am I. Send me!”
George Rideout, Jr. graduated from Colby College and studied at Gordon Seminary before moving to Nigeria where he and his wife Mary served as missionary math teachers. George leads the Gravity Research Foundation and Open Church Foundation (both founded by Roger Babson with the strategic partnership of George’s father George Rideout, Sr.). George is also the Chairman of the Board of Veritas Christian Academy.
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
"Leveraging Intelligence"
Lieutenant Ryan Hetrick
How does God take a man who perfected moves on the gritty division one college wrestling mat to skillfully position himself in the realm of Artificial Intelligence, monetizing a start-up, and creating a scholarship for high school athletes - all at the age of 24 - while being an officer in the Army? This is the story of Ryan Hetrick. As in Psalm 78:72, Ryan is leading others “with skillful hands.”
Ryan Hetrick is a graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Technology and Public Policy program. His work is in the Artificial Intelligence Policy space, and he is researching how the United States can continue to innovate and lead in the field of AI while doing it in an ethical way. Ryan graduated from West Point in May of 2021 and is currently a Second Lieutenant in the Army in the Cyber branch. At West Point, Ryan wrestled all four years and was a captain of the wrestling team his senior year. He is from Bemus Point, New York, just south of Buffalo.
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
"The Wind and the Reckoning"
David L. Cunningham
www.windandreckoning.com
How does a man born in Lausanne, Switzerland to American parents become a director of big budget Studio films (Fox, Disney, ABC) and pioneering independent features and hard-hitting documentaries? In what ways has this serial entrepreneur, who founded over a dozen companies in the creative industries, become a force for social impact with focus on indigenous rights, human trafficking, and orphans with special needs? This is the story of David L. Cunningham.
David L. Cunningham is an international filmmaker known for striking visuals, authentic performances and dynamic subject matters. He grew up in Kailua-Kona at the University of the Nations campus. He studied film at the University of Southern California (USC). David is the founder of Global Virtual Studio (GVS), an award-winning content creation machine. David’s latest film, which premiered at the Boston Film Festival, is The Wind and the Reckoning. Taking home 8 awards including Best Film.
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
"Media for Jesus"
Pastor Brandt Gillespie
www.Facebook.com/PrayTV.Host
How does God call a man to decades of media ministry in Boston with a love for the Body of Christ at large while focusing on prayer and revival? This is the story of Brandt Gillespie. From his studio in downtown Boston, its 9-camera set-up, beautifully lit Green Screens, control room, and 8K Constellation 40 input switcher, Brandt Gillespie produces high quality video projects daily. Psalm 105:1 says, “Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the people!” That’s what he does.
Pastor Brandt Gillespie is the president and host of Pray TV, a ministry of more than 22 years. He is also the owner of BGM Productions located in the Lion of Judah complex in Boston. He is married to Pastor Charlotte Gillespie. They are members of Congregation Lion of Juda.
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
"Relational Spirituality"
Dr. Todd Hall
www.drtoddhall.com
What is relational spirituality? How are insights from psychology and theology brought together for the basis of relational spiritual transformation? What’s at the heart of this new paradigm? How is the Trinity the basis for this theme? Does suffering and God’s love relate? Dr. Todd Hall spent over two decades working to develop a broad theory of Relational Spirituality. “Dear friends,” 1 John 4:11 says, “since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
Dr. Todd Hall is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. He is a Faculty Affiliate in the Harvard Human Flourishing Program within the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University. His book Relational Spirituality: A Psychological-Theological Paradigm for Transformation written with Dr. M. Elizabeth Lewis Hall, his wife, is published by InterVarsity Press (2021). He earned an MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology. His MA and doctoral specialization in Measurement and Psychometrics is from UCLA.
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
"Revive Boston"
Dr. Jaymz Sideras
www.reviveboston.org
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Why would God bring a minister from London to Boston in this particular time in America’s unfolding history? This is the story of Dr. Jaymz Sideras. He has traveled the world preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ but joins us today to tell us what he believes the Lord is doing in Boston. When Jesus said, “Go into all the world,” in Mark 16:15, Dr. Jaymz Sideras said, “Yes,” and he went.
Dr. Jaymz Sideras is an evangelist and EDM artist who is taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world through missions, media and music. He earned his doctorate in healthcare management at the University of Hertfordshire. Originally from London, he now lives in the Boston region with his family. Having ministered widely, from small crowds to many thousands, his vision now is to hold regular ReviveBoston gatherings, where revival fire can fall upon believers to become carriers of the next great spiritual awakening in America.
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
"Engaging the Mind with a Pastor's Heart"
Rev. Dr. Nathan Barczi
www.octetcollaborative.org
How should a Christian wrestle faithfully with suffering? Can God use suffering in our lives to shape us? In what way might the idea of the image of God be a robust way of safeguarding human dignity? Why does gene editing require conversations from multiple disciplines intersecting science and theology? These are the type questions that Dr. Nathan Barczi engages in his work as a pastor, chaplain, economist, and theologian. Psalm 104:24 says, “How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.”
Dr. Nathan Barczi is Associate Director and Senior Theologian for the Octet Collaborative at MIT. He has served as Associate Pastor at Christ the King Presbyterian Church since 2014. He holds a PhD in theology from the University of Nottingham and a PhD in economics from MIT. He did his undergraduate work at Stanford University in his native Silicon Valley. He lives with his wife and three children in Somerville.
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
"A Heart of Worship and Prayer"
Pastor Julius Mwakwe
www.pursuerswn.org
How does a man from Kampala, Uganda who loves to worship God come to Boston as a pastor and worship leader? This is the story of Pastor Sewava Julius Mwakwe, where lessons of faith, courage, and God’s provision are real. As in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
Pastor Sewava Julius Mwakwe is a seasoned worship leader as the music minister for the National Fellowship of Born-Again Pentecostal Churches, Kampala REGION. He was also the World Trumpet Mission Music coordinator (1996-2004). He was Vice Chairman Gospel Stage for Kampala City Festival (2014) and Music Director National Jubilee Choir (2012), even serving as the Music Director for the Reinhard Bonnke Crusade in Uganda. Today Pastor Mwakwe helps lead The Pursuers Worship Network and is a member of Watchmen on the Walls of Massachusetts.
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
"The Faith of Jackie Robinson"
Dr. Gary Scott Smith
www.amazon.com
What might we see beyond the remarkable legacy of Major League Baseball’s first black player, Jackie Robinson? How did Jackie Robinson – inspired by his Christian faith, help smash racial barriers not only in baseball but also in politics, business, religion, and society? Dr. Gary Scott Smith, in his book Strength for the Fight: The Life and Faith of Jackie Robinson (2022) says “Robinson arguably did more to improve American society after retiring from baseball than any other athlete” (262). Gary Scott Smith joins us today from North Carolina.
Dr. Gary Scott Smith is professor of history emeritus at Grove City College. He is also an ordained Presbyterian minister who serves as a parish associate and the director of the mission program at Saint Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, North Carolina. He taught at Grove City College in western Pennsylvania from 1978 to 2017 where he chaired the History Department. He earned his M.Div. at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. in History at Johns Hopkins University.
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
"Lament in the New Testament"
Dr. Sean McDonough
www.gordonconwell.edu
Have you ever gone to church feeling like you have to pretend? People are smiling but you feel horrible inside? Perhaps you are overwhelmed by sorrow or sense of doom? A dark clouds looms over you while it seems the sun is shining on everyone else. Does the Bible speak to us in those times? There is a word that is rarely used in churches today, that provides a biblical and practical way to respond. “Lament.” Psalm 22:3 says, “O my God, I cry out day by day…” Dr. Sean McDonough joins us to explain more.
Dr. Sean McDonough is a professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He arrived from Pacific Theological College in Suva, Fiji, where he served as the Chair of the Biblical Studies Department and as a lecturer in New Testament. He earned his bachelor’s in history from Harvard College, his Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degrees are from Gordon Conwell and his Ph.D. is from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He is married to Ariana. They have four adult children.
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.