Serving Our Nation

On Episode 24 of Serving Our Nation, I had the opportunity to interview Pastor Dave Czarnik and Mr. Ray Boutwell. Pastor Dave shares how he helps to change the lives of young people, including my own two kids, through youth ministry and Coming of Age events. Mr. Boutwell, a 95 year old veteran of World War II, discusses how his two years of military service set him on an unexpected course that affected his destiny and helped him become a lifelong servant leader in his community.

Serving Our Nation offers hope in the darkness through guests each week who demonstrate servant leadership. In Episode 23, Rev. Dr. Paul McCullough interviewed two wonderful servant leaders who are deeply committed to their community, LT Steven Rogers and Chaplain Brenda Swartz. LT Rogers shared about the importance of following God’s call on your life and the blessings he’s received from doing that throughout his careers in the military, the police force, and politics. Chaplain Swartz explained how God called her to serve alongside her husband during his military career and how God transformed that work into her non-profit, Warrior Family Ministries. These leaders will inspire you to find a way to get involved in your community and listen for God’s call on your life.

Serving Our Nation offers hope in the darkness through guests each week who demonstrate servant leadership. In Episode 22, Rev. Dr. Paul McCullough spoke with two incredible women who are servant leaders in their family and community, Ms. Karen Escalante and Ms. Cynthia Caldwell. These women shared what it truly means to love others and how you can live that out to be salt and light to those around you. Their stories are sure to motivate you to complete an ARK (Act of Random Kindness).

Serving Our Nation offers hope in the darkness through guests each week who demonstrate servant leadership. In Episode 21, Rev. Dr. Paul McCullough spoke with two dynamic servant leaders in the area of faith, Mr. Dan Tarrant and Chaplain (Captain) Sean Callahan. Dan discussed the importance of making a personal decision for Jesus Christ and how he helps Catholics understand what it means to be personally Catholic, as opposed to culturally Catholic. Chaplain Callahan talked about his call to ministry as a Chaplain and how discipleship can tremendously help people grow in their faith. If you’ve ever wanted to grow closer in your relationship to God, this is the episode for you!

Serving Our Nation offers hope in the darkness through guests each week who demonstrate servant leadership. In Episode 20, Rev. Dr. Paul McCullough had the privilege of interviewing two Army senior leaders for the 4th of July. General (Retired) Carter Ham and former Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey shared about their illustrious military careers and how they continue to serve our nation at AUSA (Association of the United States Army). This episode will stir up feelings of patriotism in you and make you grateful for our nation’s military.

Serving Our Nation offers hope in the darkness through guests each week who demonstrate servant leadership. In Episode 19, Rev. Dr. Paul McCullough had a chance to interview two special guests who are servant leaders in their community. Mr. John Branch shared his experiences as a Vietnam Veteran and how he helps other vets cope with PTSD. In the second half, Mrs. Vanessa Johnson spoke about how she serves her family, her community, and her coworkers in a variety of roles. Their stories will likely stir your heart and encourage you to get involved in your local community.

Serving Our Nation offers hope in the darkness through guests each week who demonstrate servant leadership. In Episode 18, Rev. Dr. Paul McCullough had the honor of interviewing two very special people in honor of Father’s Day. In the first half, Paul talked to Mr. Al Lambert, the cousin of Fr. Vincent Capodanno, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor and is a candidate for canonization by the Catholic Church. Mr. Lambert shared about how Fr. Capodanno lived his life and why he became known as The Grunt Padre. In the second half of the program, Chaplain (Colonel-Retired) Gordon Groseclose explained how two traumatic events in his life helped him to focus his time and attention towards God and his family, making him who he is today. Their wonderful stories will make you want to get to know your local priest (Father), as well as have a deeper relationship with your Dad.

Serving Our Nation offers hope in the darkness through guests each week who demonstrate servant leadership. In Episode 17, Rev. Dr. Paul McCullough had the great pleasure of having two guests on simultaneously who discussed Fr. Emil Kapaun, who is currently being considered for sainthood by the Catholic Church. Mr. Ray Kapaun is his nephew and Mr. Scott Carter is the coordinator for Kapaun's Guild and Kapaun's Men. Hearing about the life of this saintly man and Medal of Honor recipient is sure to inspire you!

Serving Our Nation offers hope in the darkness through guests each week who demonstrate servant leadership. In Episode 16, Rev. Dr. Paul McCullough interviewed two wonderful people who faithfully serve their community. Chaplain Justin Cohen shared his experiences as a Chaplain for Veterans in Philadelphia, where he compassionately cares for the homeless and disabled. In the second half, Mrs. Diane Rumley explained how she gives her BEST YES, serving her husband and the non-profit they founded together, Support Military Families. These stories are sure to motivate you to get involved in your community.

Serving Our Nation offers hope in the darkness through guests each week who demonstrate servant leadership. In Episode 15, Rev. Dr. Paul McCullough had the great pleasure of interviewing two very special servant leaders in honor of Memorial Day weekend - Lieutenant General David Bassett and Mr. Ralph Galati, a Vietnam Prisoner of War. General Bassett shared how he served others in a multitude of ways through a lifelong military career.  Mr. Galati explained how the horrific experience of being a Vietnam Prisoner of War influenced his future and who he is today. This is an episode you’ll never forget and will teach you lessons for a lifetime.