The operating room is his happy place.  Doing God's healing work with the audio backdrop of Contemporary Christian music and an occasional Bible quiz with his surgical staff.  Dr. Robert Kayal has build a "one stop" orthopedic care empire.  The 20 Kayal Orthopedic Centers in New Jersey and New York were born out of  his love of God, love of people, gifted hands, and an innate desire to "fix things". 

It was Dr. Kayal's pastor, who helped to ignite his life long career in medicine by encouraging him to use his God given gifts as his mission field.  Doing what he does to glorify God.  It is on that foundation that he has built his practice.  His staff of over 100 health care professionals are blessed with the deep rooted culture of Christianity at his clinics.  
In his recent book, "Mastering the Business of Medicine & the Doctor-Patient Relationship" Dr. Kayal articulates his 7 C's philosophy and shares that with us in this episode as well. 

Everyone has a unique faith journey...and you'll hear how Dr. Kayal's was as, thoughtful, intense and mindful as his journey to become a surgeon.  

Enjoy the amazing, God--centered career path of this inspiring guest on this episode of Amazing Greats. 

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Steve Siler has written hundreds of songs , nine of them were #1 Christian Contemporary songs and 45 of them top 10. His songs have been recorded by some of the countries biggest stars...Kenny Loggins, Smokey Robinson, Patty Labelle, the Oak Ridge boys and others. To say the very least his song wrting skills are a true gift from God.

Born out of his love of music at a very early age, combined with finding his way to Jesus as a teen was the fertile ground for what turned out to be his life's work.
Although he loved writing Christian hits, he found his special niche in writing songs that address the challenges of our current culture:  eating disorders, body imaging, pornography, anxiety, additions, alzheimers, cancer and much more. 

You'll hear how music has a unique way of breaking through to help heal wounds and bridge the challenges that so many face.  It was hearing his first hit song played on the radio that changed his musical direction and ultimately launched "Music for the Soul", Steve's non-profit organization that has been doing this amazing work for the past two decades.  In this episode you'll get to hear a brief sample of a couple of his most powerful and well known songs that will help you understand his mission and passion. 

Find out more, listen to his healing music and help support his mission at www.musicforthesoul.org.

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Hearing Christian stories in their triumphs and challenges is always inspiring.  In this episode we're tracking the journey of musician, songwriter, worship team member and church planter, Jesse Butterworth.  While many Christian lives start with their roots in early family life, most blossom later as we grow, mature and come to a true relationship with Jesus, in a real way.  And every story is unique.  Jesse's "moment" came in a dorm room listening to James Taylor.

It was at this same Christian College that he hooked up with 3 other like-minded musician "want-to-be's" and started  a rag tag rock and roll band that led to an early signing to a record label, recording in Nashville and an album that won them multiple DOVE award nominations and a chance to play on the televised Dove Awards show.   All happening at the age of 22.  A crazy, God driven,  career trajectory!  A career that saw a dramatic change for Jesse in an instant,  while on stage playing a 5 minute 80's rock medley. 

You'll hear about Jesse's recording journey to the Abby Road Studios and playing the same piano that John Lennon did, and singing through the same microphone that Elton, the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Adelle, and others sang on over the years.   A dream come true.  You can sample the album  “All The Gold I’ve Struck” recorded at Abby Road and learn more about Jesse's work at: https://www.jessebutterworth.com/

You can also watch the hilariously fun video Our Good Old Days that we talk about in the pod.

Our conversation is filled with fun and laughter and hopefully some inspiration.  Don't miss a word of it.  

Oh and you can help us grow our podcast audience by sharing this with a friend, "liking" it and leaving a review.  It really helps spread the word.

God Bless.

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His music career exploded within a year.  From being a camp worker, councilor and worship leader at the Catholic Damascus summer camp in Ohio to world renown Christian Music artist...24 year old Seph Schluter's life long love of Jesus unfolds in this episode of Amazing Greats.   
"Counting My Blessings" was his breakout song and has been streamed over 100 million times in English and many million more in Portuguese ultimately becoming the #5 biggest song globally.  It is a story of God's blessings in his young life.  

From a big Catholic family, Seph had a solid Christian foundation but ultimately found his family religion become his own through a faith evolution that included many encounters in prayer with Jesus that brought him closer and closer to a powerful relationship with him.  His personal decision to go all in, changed everything. 

His music story is AMAZING... but his personal journey and his insight into the need for young people to actually encounter Jesus is what inspires him and propels his work with kids at Damascus where he is still a huge part as the Worship leader.

Uplifting, relatable and humble, I know your are going to love getting to know this talented rising star!

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Starting her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 15, Nicole Jansen utilizes her wealth of experience and divine guidance to empower leaders. She collaborates with small family-owned businesses, large franchise groups, and major corporations. In this episode, Nicole reveals her top 3 leadership skills, highlights common leadership errors, and much more.

Beyond offering practical advice on cultivating mindset and leadership abilities, the most profound insights in this episode stem from her spiritual path, which began with a pivotal moment at 14 years old. She shares a poignant narrative of setbacks — business failures, relationship loss, and the passing of her parents. At her lowest ebb, she found solace in God's call to "come and rest," a turning point that reshaped her life. Discover how her faith-driven approach to supporting business leaders aims not just to assist change but to effect transformation.

Nicole's immensely popular podcast, "Leaders of Transformation", has reached millions of listeners in over a hundred countries with more than 500 episodes since 2015.

Furthermore, she provides coaching, consulting, and speaking services to business leaders, imparting her inspired wisdom to both religious and non-religious leaders, guiding them towards a fresh perspective by refining their mindset and embracing their true potential. Her mission goes beyond mere profit generation; it's about embodying the essence of a transformational leader.

For inquiries, reach out to Nicole at:

[email protected]
or visit her Website at:
 https://leadersoftransformation.com

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God "shows off" with powerful miracles in the lives and stories of his people.  And that is what the Amazing Greats podcast does;  shares those stories.

 Joe Wankelman's story is an inspiring showcase of God's goodness.  From a childhood of drama with his mother pretty much disappearing and his dad self focused, he was mostly raised by a caring grandmother.  Joe didn't read until he was in 7th grade...graduated with a 1.9 GPA and was called "stupid" by many throughout his years growing up and even labeled himself with that.
This story is a modern day showcase of what the Bible says:  In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul quotes Jesus who said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

Wankelman's early challenges were God's opportunity to demonstrate his miracle power. Joe became one of the few highly skilled pilots of one of the worlds most sophisticated aircraft, the Apache helicopter, and flew multiple heroic missions in combat during the "war on terror" after 9/11,  hitting precision targets and saving many American soldier's  lives on the ground.   As he describes it, he and the Apache became a unique team of man and machine.  He is truly an American hero.   Make sure to listen to this podcast all the way to the end, because the story just gets better and better. 

You've heard me mention the name of my mentor, George Toles, many times in several episodes of AMAZING GREATS, and today you'll get an even greater glimpse of George's impact in 2018 as part of Joe Wankelman's story. 

You can reach out to Joe if you are thinking about a forming a small group of men, for his input and advice: [email protected]

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Suffering can be the gateway to a deeper relationship with God.  For Jimmy Pena, it was a defining moment, that changed everything.  It was the beginning of a climb up his second mountain. 

A lifelong Christian....his relationship with Jesus and his life purpose made a 180 degree pivot after a devastating diagnosis and health crisis.  At first it resulted in his questioning everything, re-working his life and heading down a new path.  But it wasn't easy. 
I truly loved this conversation with a man who went from being a nationally known picture of health (literally) to  incapacitated, immobile, and struggling to survive.

Jimmy Pena, working with the legendary Joe Weider, was one of the most published authorities on fitness, health and body building, including a best selling book, "Prayfit".  He coached some of Hollywood's most elite actors in preparation for movie roles..including Tyler Perry, Mario Lopez and LL Cool J.   That was his first mountain. His first chapter.  You'll hear about that on this episode, but more importantly you'll hear how a Batman Movie helped to flip the script and launch a trajectory of life long service in his powerful 2nd (current) chapter. 

I've never met anyone more humble and more committed to living a life of service and committed to loving God.  His amazing life story of mountain tops and valleys is truly inspiriting.

Enjoy getting to know Jimmy in this podcast...and dig deeper into the episode by checking out:
His "Prayfit" website: https://www.prayfit.org/
His latest Book: Finding Re2pite: When Faith & Fitness Meet Grace in Suffering
And the amazing work of Joni Erickson Tada: https://joniandfriends.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.
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Bill Yeargin leads a billion dollar boat and marine supply super company on a culture of service. Service to the industry, yes, but just as important is the service to his 2000 employees as well as serving humanity through dozens of mission trips to underprivileged communities in countries around the world. 

Correct Craft was founded 100 years ago with a mission to "build boats for the glory of God."  That remains their mission today under the leadership of our guest, who over the last 15 years turned a struggling company in turmoil into a rapidly growing, and hugely profitable leader in the marine industry with over 21 brands and manufacturing plants all over the United States. 
In this episode you'll hear how his decision to take on this challenge, leave his dream home and move his family came in the form of a couple of clear signs from God.  He also shares his three P's for creating a positive, and winning company culture as well as his commitment to modeling Christian values in the workplace without pressuring anyone. 

In his latest book, "Faith Leap"  Bill explains in a clear and easy-to-understand manner why he is a Christian.  Throughout the book he shares what he believes to be the layers of evidence that lay an intellectual foundation for belief in Jesus. 

Bill Yeargin is a wise leader, speaker, and author who I know you will find inspiring.  Take a listen, share this conversation with a friend...and grab a copy of his book (s).
Faith Leap: So, Why Do You Believe That?
Education of a CEO: Lessons for Leaders
Making Life Better: The Correct Craft Story

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Dave Dravecky, a left-handed major league pitcher who played for the Padres and Giants, brings his infectious zest for life and his compelling life narrative to this episode. He recounts his personal faith journey, starting from a seemingly mystical encounter with God on a playground at the age of 12, a memory that has stayed with him for over 50 years. His path to a deeper connection with God was marked by various pivotal moments, such as a transformative baseball trip to South America where he witnessed extreme poverty, a roommate who shared a small baseball book, and a Bible he found in a hotel room drawer.

Listening to Dave share the challenging highs and lows of his journey, which included a battle with cancer, treatment, and an unexpected return to baseball, is truly inspiring. Despite being dubbed the "come-back kid" after his return to the sport,  Dave's life shortly after,  once again took a major turn.  He emphasizes the importance of learning to express his struggles during tough times, highlighting that even Christians can experience depression. His remarkable story is nothing short of extraordinary, and I encourage you to hear all the inspiring details directly from him on Amazing Greats.

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Here is the heartwarming story of  a man and his canine police partner.  Mark Tappan,  a self confessed "non-planner",  found his way on the perfectly (divinely?) planned  career trajectory that lead him from a "Jesus epiphany" in the US Marine Corp,  to youth pastor to police officer and then the human companion of  A DOG NAMED MATTIS.   Now with 5 million followers on social media and a new book,  he shares his special bond and amazing true life stories along with his 6 year canine crime fighter.  

You'll hear some of the inside challenges of police dog training,  and what made Mattis an exceptional straight "A" certification graduate.   Mark is a gifted story teller and has some amazing stories to tell.   He shares a couple of them in this episode, including Angels who sang an unlikely  Neil Diamond song, a heart wrenching story of an  incredible kid who had a heart transplant,  and a Mark and Mattis police chase.  (among others)

One might think pastoring and policing is an odd career progression  but Mark is convinced, for him, it was a God inspired combination that helped him find his true gift and passion.  And now he shares his story in a book with 12 chapters,  12 stories, and 12 lessons he learned in the process.  

  

PS.  Remember,  DOG spelled backwards is GOD.  So, there is that.

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