The Catch with John Fischer

In the context of relationships, practicing the way of Jesus, we meet spiritual and physical needs of homeless and street-connected youth and young adults.  We seek to equip and inspire all involved to relieve suffering, facilitate reconciliation, and free the heart to love.

We accomplish this mission through three main areas of focus.  Each part applies to everyone involved in the Dry Bones community.  

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This episodes guest: Dr Steve Moore, CEO M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

Steve is the chief executive officer of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. He is responsible for all programs and activities of the Trust. Steve joined the Trust in 2006 after serving in senior leadership positions at Asbury Theological Seminary, Baylor University, Seattle Pacific University, Texas Tech University, and Texas Tech Wesley Foundation. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and is a widely published author and frequent speaker at colleges, universities and conferences.

Sally Klein O'Connor is President and co-founder of Improbable People Ministries. Since 1990 Sally has traveled America singing the songs she and husband Michael have written of their brokenness and how God desires to bring his healing to every heart. In 2009 Sally began a new project, A Tour Of Roses, that brings reconciliation through long-stemmed red roses to people in those places around the world that have been torn by hatred and war. Sally's book, "Beauty In The Best" has just been re-released on Amazon.

Since 1980, Darrell has been in higher education as a business professor and Dean. He serves as a partner in the Orange County Exit Planning Group and the team includes experienced Christian professionals (i.e., contract lawyer, estate lawyer, accountant, investment banker, and a registered investment advisor) whose passion is to assist business owners plan and position their company for an optimum sale. His primary ministry includes being the leader of The Good Steward Project, a spiritual and social support group for Christian’s ages 20 to mid 30’s who are in the marketplace and want to have an impact for The Kingdom. Darrell’s personal mission statement is “Assist the Kingdom minded, assist The Kingdom.” He lives this out by assisting to develop people spiritually, relationally and vocationally.

Born on November 30th, 1991 in Long Beach, California to two loving parents, amazing grandparents as well as an inspirational brother, Alexander Klein was raised inundated with technology and culture.

As a student of the martial arts, language, history and network security, Alexander consults small offices and business owners on how to efficiently navigate our rapidly evolving world while maintaining a connection to the roots of our humanity as the digital age is ushered forth.

Rob Stutzman Political PR expert returns to The Catch on Blog Talk Radio to discuss the recent elections through the lens of the Gospel of Welcome.

Mr. Stutzman is founder and president of Stutzman Public Affairs, a Sacramento based firm specializing in campaigns, communications and crisis management.

For over 20 years, Mr. Stutzman has been at the center of some of California’s most epic policy and political events, including the last five governor’s races and numerous statewide ballot measures.

Paul is recognized as one of the founding fathers of the Jesus Movement and the Contemporary Christian Music industry. During his 13 year association with Word Records in the 1970's and 1980's, Paul's songwriting, record producing and avant-garde artistry placed him in the forefront along with artists like Phil Keaggy, 2nd Chapter of Acts, Love Song, Larry Norman, Andre Crouch, Honeytree, Keith Green, Randy Stonehill, Barry McGuire, and many others. 

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Bram Floria is the President of Compassion Ventures, Inc. and Host of the daily 1/2 hour syndicated radio broadcast known as 'Compassion Radio.' This 74 year old ministry focuses on the challenges facing Christians in many 'closed' countries, and how a vibrant faith accomplishes miracles in some of the world's toughest places.  They've lived and worked with some of God's most intrepid servants, serving in war zones, refugee camps, the outback and the great cities in dozens of nations. Compassion Radio is truly a 'boots on the ground' ministry. 

Bram met his wife, Sandi, during music missions work in Eastern Europe back in 1984. They have four children - two in college.

Tonight on BlogTalkRadio, Pam Mark Hall is our guest. 

Pam Mark Hall is a Dove and Grammy nominated artist with two gold albums to her credit.  

An eclectic, veteran singer-songwriter, Pam wholeheartedly celebrates life and relationships through a vast range of experiences.  From inner, emotional and spiritual reflections to social justice, Pam melodically articulates the human experience through soulful, musical poetry.    

 

Early in her career Pam established herself as an artist whose trademark was her confessional style, transparency and her expansive range of topics. She was influenced greatly by the music (as well as some of the social activism) of Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan and Peter, Paul and Mary.

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Dan Russell: the artist manager and advocate, concert promoter, producer, creative collaborator, video and film music supervisor; has helped launch a thousand ships (well, maybe just a few hundred!) throughout his lengthy resume. That commitment led to decades of work with the Call and it’s leads singer Michael Been, Mark Heard, U2, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Sam Phillips, Andy Pratt, John Fischer, Bruce Cockburn, Switchfoot, Robin Lane, The Vigilantes of Love, Ramona Silver, Rachel Taylor, The Violet Burning and more.  In 1998 Russell co-founded Soulfest, the first New England social justice music festival which has become an annual event attended by many thousands. Now he has turned his interest to a longtime dream — his own project. All songs written, produced and performed by Dan. It’s a labor of love supported by fans via Kickstarter.