Lunch with Dad

Doug shares the history of the foundation of HIS MEN, the men's chorus he directed,  including their final performance with Doug as the full-time director at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. 

Doug tells Matt about a list of uncommon and unusual cars that he has driven. 

Doug shares the story of becoming an ordained minister late in life to help the efforts of Humanity for Prisoners, and the unexpected benefits that have come along with it. 

Doug tells Matt the story of an unfortunate series of events that happened to him 43 years ago. 

Doug and Matt discuss Doug's experiences as a choir director, including the story of the song Doug commissioned to celebrate 35 years of directing. 

Doug tells Matt about his contributions to the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Calvin College in 1976. Now known as Calvin University, the school celebrates its 150th birthday in 2026. 

Doug shares some stories about singers Ernie Hansen and Gary Bomgaars, a duet that Doug accompanied on the piano in locations locally and across the world. 

Doug tells Matt about his career as a radio news reporter and how he used a non-traditional way to educate himself about the career

Doug pays tribute this week to his wife Marcia, who was born April 30, 1937 and we lost April 16 of 2022. Doug highlights Marcia's pioneering life including her nursing career, her musical talents and the amazing job she did as a wife and mother to 4 children. The episode concludes with a recording of Marcia singing "He Giveth More Grace" accompanied by Doug. 

Doug tells Matt about all the different types of airplanes (and helicopters) that he's been on over the years, including the Spirit of St. Louis and flying with the Blue Angels.