Amazing Greats: Crazy great Jesus stories.

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. 
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing".   Thanks so much. 

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. 

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. 

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:

https://www.worldvision.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. 
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing".   Thanks so much. 

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. 

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 in

"Don’t Wimp Out! Finding Faith, Courage and Victory in Life’s Daily Battles "
Available now on her website

Care'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. 
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing".   Thanks so much. 

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. 

[email protected]   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. 
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing".   Thanks so much. 

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. 
Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing".   Thanks so much. 

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: 

"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.