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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Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
"On Mission"
Becca Spradlin
www.onmissionadvisors.com
How vital is it for organizations to stay on mission? What are the consequences if an institution that drifts from that mission? In what ways might understanding the importance of staying on mission influence our personal lives? Becca Spradlin has devoted her life to helping us answer these questions.
Becca Spradlin is the founder of On Mission. She specializes in Executive facilitation, organizational assessment, and strategic planning. On Mission services were incubated during her time at Hope International, following the publication of Mission Drift. In 2020, she co-authored the Mission True Workbook, an interactive guide to providing leaders with practical next steps to keep their organizations on Mission. Becca lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with her husband and three children.
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
"Museum of the Bible"
Mark Benson
www.museumoftheBible.org
What led a sixteen-year-old Eagle Scout from Illinois to owning and/or operating sixteen new car franchises across the country? How did this young man who did farm work go from Kansas to Hawaii, in the automotive industry, to Washington D.C. at the Museum of the Bible? This is the story of Mark Benson, a man who loves God, loves people, and has a Christ-like way of rebuilding what is broken.
Mark Benson is in charge of Partner Relations for Museum of the Bible covering from Colorado to Asia. He has been in the automotive business since college, holding a degree from Iowa State University in Agricultural Economics. Mark has owned and/or operated 16 new car franchises across the country. He is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary International and a Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver recipient. Mark is married to Mary. They have one son, Patrick, and consider Hawaii their home.
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
"The Next Big Thing"
Danny Lehmann
www.ywampublishing.com
What is the next big thing? The answer may surprise you. Danny Lehmann lives in Honolulu with his wife Linda. He travels extensively, preaching the gospel and teaching on evangelism, missions, and the disciplined life. He is the Dean of the College of Christian Ministries, YWAM International's teaching arm. The Lehmann's have two married sons, Daniel and David who are both active in ministry.
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
"Unexpected Jesus"
Eric Rivera
www.thebrookchi.com
Have you experienced doubt lately? Are you doubting God’s goodness or existence? Do you have questions about the Bible’s truthfulness? Are unanswered prayers, failing health, economic pressures, political confusion, and the speed of information caused you feel tired and dizzy? Struggling spiritually or has sin overcome you once again? Dr. Eric Rivera shares his story and a new book to encourage you.
Dr. Eric Rivera is the Lead Pastor at The Brook Chicago. Eric has a B.A. in Bible Theology from Moody Bible Institute, an M.Div. and a Ph.D. in Historical Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the author of Christ is Yours (Lexham 2019) and Unexpected Jesus: How the Resurrected Christ Finds Us, Meets Us, Heals Us (Lexham 2022). Eric and his wife Erika have three children.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
"Cultural Identity and the Purposes of God"
Dr. Steven M. Bryan
www.tiu.edu
What is cultural identity? How do various parts of Scripture work together to tell a unified story of God’s purposes in the collective identity and cultural expressions? Why does a man who spent much of his career in Ethiopia care about these things? This is the story of Dr. Steven Bryan. He has come to appreciate the profound importance of biblical theology to the life of God’s people around the world.
Dr. Steven Bryan is a Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He served as a missionary in Ethiopia for more than 23 years where he taught at the Evangelical Theological College in Addis Ababa and also served as the first Dean of Studies of the Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology. He completed his PhD in historical Jesus studies at Cambridge University. Steve and his wife, Dawn, have three young adult sons and a daughter-in-law. He is the author of Cultural Identity and the Purposes of God: A Biblical Theology of Ethnicity, Nationality, and Race.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
"All Things Are Possible"
Dr. Marla Woodmansee
www.drmarla.org
Have you experienced fear? Ever sense that the world is closing in on you and you feel trapped? Or, simply put, claustrophobia? Do you feel trapped in a relationship? Is there a sense of panic because of health or finances? How do you get through that? The Lord sends Dr. Marla to join us from Branson, Missouri whose worldwide ministry reminds us of God’s hope in Jesus: All things are possible.
Dr. Marla is an author, radio talent, and TV host for a national Christian program on GEB network, which reaches 38 million households internationally. She teaches at conferences, universities, chapels, churches, and various other meetings. She earned a M.A in theological studies and D.Min. with an emphasis in theology including studies at Israel’s Jerusalem University College. She is married to an emergency room physician Dr. Ray Woodmansee. They have four children.
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Hummingbird
Bob Farnsworth
www.hummingbirdproductions.com
Ever tasted Big Read chewing gum, thought of driving a Mazda, craved for Oscar Meyer hotdogs, fed your cat Meow Mix, or remember watching three frogs on TV say “Bud” “Weis” “Er”? If so, you have something in common with Bob Farnsworth. His company, Hummingbird Productions composed and arranged some of the world’s famous brands. Where did his creativity and success emerge from?
Bob Farnsworth is the owner and CEO of Hummingbird Productions. Bob established Hummingbird Productions in 1976 and it is now one of the longest standing film and music ad production companies in America. A native of Greenville, South Carolina, Bob graduated from Furman University in 1974 with a degree in English and now lives in Nashville with his wife. Bob and Mary Barrett have five children.
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Why Give Yourself?
Pastor Travis Vaclavik
www.westgate-church.org
What does it feel like to literally give a part of your self to someone else? Why would a person make such a sacrifice? How has the life of Jesus Christ transformed a man’s heart to be passionate about God’s Word with an aim to equip people to explore and enjoy it themselves? This is the story of Travis Vaclavik, a man of commitment, grace, intellectual gifts, and care for people. All in Jesus’ name.
Travis Vaclavik is co-pastor at Westgate Church in Weston. He graduated with honors with his Master of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He serves on the New England District Association board for the Evangelical Free Church of America. Travis is married to Jessica. They have one son, James.
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
"Elevate New England"
Jim Pocock
www.elevatenewengland.org
How important are mentors? What difference would it make in the lives of young people if mentors were available to them 24/7? Why would someone leave a successful career to focus his life on serving youth? This is the story of Jim Pocock, whose name reaches back generations in the world of rowing known for innovation, craftsmanship, and influence on the sport at the level of Olympic gold medals.
Jim Pocock is President and Co-Founder of Elevate New England. He also serves on the national team Elevate USA helping the Elevate model launch in cities throughout America. An ordained clergyman, he has served as Pastor of three churches, as well as Development officer for a liberal arts college. Jim and his wife Beth live Gloucester and have one son, a daughter-in-law, and a grandson.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
"Color-Courageous Discipleship"
Michelle T. Sanchez
www.michelletsanchez.com
What does race have to do with discipleship? How is it that getting to know Jesus better is to go deeper with him in our racial challenges? Have you heard of racial discipleship? This is the story of Michelle Sanchez. As she shares from her heart, what emerges is that her focus is about your story. Let’s open our hearts as she invites us on the journey of racial discipleship.
Michelle T. Sanchez serves as executive minister of Make and Deepen Disciples for the Evangelical Covenant Church. She completed seminary degrees at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, spiritual direction training at Boston College, and field studies on the life and times of Jesus at Jerusalem University College. Michelle is the author of three books with WaterBrook: Color-Courageous Discipleship, Color-Courageous Discipleship Student Edition, and the picture book God’s Beloved Community, all in 2022. She and her husband, Mickey, live with the children in the Chicago area.