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Best-selling author and speaker Carol McLeod joined us on Wake Up Right recently to tell us about her new Bible study titled Timeless: The Living and Enduring Word of God. In our conversation, you'll hear Carol's contagious joy, enthusiasm, and passion for God's Word. Carol shares how the book of 1 Peter, written nearly 2,000 years ago, is as practical, hopeful, and up-to-date as any book written today.

In this 9-week Bible study, Carol makes Scripture come to life as she vibrantly shares the culture of the day, her personal reflections, timely wisdom, and parallels to our modern lives. The study is a personal and rich conversation filled with theology, practical application, and hope. As you read and study you will quickly see the similarities between the challenges faced by the first-century church and today's church. Learn more about this and other studies at carolmcleodministries.com >

Original air date on WRGN's Wake Up Right: September 1, 2023

Rich Vreeland was back in the WRGN studios to recap his "Old Made New Motorcycle Tour" with Tim & Doug during 'Wake Up Right'.

Justin Behrens joined us on the air recently to introduce us and our listeners to Danielle O. Keith-Alexandre, the new Executive Director of Keystone Mission! We are excited to welcome her as a partner in ministry here in NEPA. Danielle shared some of her past experience, her heart for ministry to the homeless in our area, and opportunities for our listeners to participate in homeless ministry in both Wilkes-Barre and Scranton!

Keystone Mission is an Evangelical, faith-based non-profit organization that seeks to share the hope of the Gospel and give each guest an opportunity to hear and respond to the good news of Jesus Christ. We are thankful for the opportunity to partner with them to provide help and hope to the homeless, hungry, and hurting people in Northeast PA. Learn more at keystonemission.org.

Original air date on WRGN's Wake Up Right: August 18, 2023

Pastors face daily demands of hitting targets of success in every area of life—for the long haul. How are pastors ever supposed to finish well? Pastor, author, and church planter Mark Dance joined us on Wake Up Right recently to discuss the very relevant topic of pastoral success, resilience, and burnout. Mark is the director of pastoral wellness at GuideStone Financial Resources, and in his new book, Start to Finish, he helps ministry leaders find guidance to run the race well from start to finish. He gives pastors a vision of what their lives and ministries could look like when they love the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength and love their neighbors as themselves. Mark desires to see pastors thriving in ministry in every season by strategically doing whatever it takes to stay healthy mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. 

Mark highlights how important it is to start with being a Great Commandment pastor, missionary, or minister before being a Great Commission pastor, missionary, or minister. Speaking from both his own experience and struggles, as well as observing others', Mark encourages pastors to take the very first step: simply asking for help. In Start to Finish, find guidance and encouragement–whether you're just beginning your ministry or have been in ministry thirty years–to serve well, lead well, and finish well.

Original air date on WRGN's Wake Up Right: June 23, 2023

Rich Vreeland, co-owner of Vreeland's Harley-Davidson in Bloomsburg, PA, joined us on Wake Up Right recently to share how God changed the entire direction of his life starting with quitting his job and taking a cross-country road trip to help his brother detox. After opening a Harley-Davidson store in Bloomsburg, meeting his wife, and so much more, Rich trusted Christ through hearing the gospel during his time working with Nascar races through Motor Racing Outreach. Hearing and responding to the gospel changed his life and saved his marriage, and he began using motorcycling and racing as an open door for sharing the gospel.

On The Old Made New Tour Rich and Ray Vreeland are celebrating God's transforming work in their lives by riding restored 1946 and 1939 motorcycles across the country to California for two weeks beginning on June 14. Not only have the bikes have been made new, but even more, Rich and Ray have been made new. Rich and Ray intend to share the gospel as many times as possible along the way, which they also do at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota through offering free oil changes. Follow along with The Old Made New Tour on Instagram (@rich6640) or on Facebook (Rich Vreeland).

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come," (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Filmmaker Tim Mahoney joined us on Wake Up Right recently to tell us about the power of storytelling. Tim uses investigative filmmaking to share evidence that clarifies the consistency between the Bible and archeology. The most recent film, Patterns of Evidence: Journey to Mount Sinai II, will be in theaters on May 15 and May 17. Learn more and get tickets >

Patterns of Evidence is a documentary film series that travels through the Bible, investigating evidence of its historical credibility, the accuracy of its transmission through the centuries, and how it impacts the modern world. Timothy Mahoney is an award-winning investigative filmmaker, raised as a Christian, who now has the same question that many today are asking: Did the stories recorded in the Bible really happen? In this film series, he sets off to seek answers by traveling to the locations where biblical events are said to have happened. Along the way, he interviews leading archaeologists and scholars from all over the world who argue all sides of the debate about the credibility of the Bible. The biblical stories are retold, accompanied by dramatic reenactments and special effects. Patterns of Evidence lets the viewer draw their own conclusions as it takes them on a journey to the ancient world of the Bible. This refreshingly balanced approach is inspiring and intellectually challenging for both skeptics and believers alike, providing profound new evidence that affirms the Bible. Learn more >

Original air date on WRGN's Wake Up Right: May 4, 2023

Paul Golden, Executive Director of Alumni & Church Relations at Clarks Summit University, joined us on Wake Up Right to tell us about Man Up! Conference on the campus of Clarks Summit University May 19-20. At Man Up! you’ll hit the pause button on your daily grind and take 18 hours to recharge spiritually with other men who are excited about serving Christ. The 2023 speaker is Dave Dravecky, former professional baseball player for the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. Eat well, recharge, learn from God’s Word, and even help with a service project during this jam-packed experience. Get $10 off your registration by using the code WRGN when you register! Learn more about Man Up! and register here.

Paul also has his own podcast, Post Game with Paul Golden, which features fun and engaging conversations with Christian athletes and coaches about sports, faith, family, fun life-stories, and the spiritual lessons learned during guests’ career.

Original air date on WRGN's Wake Up Right: April 25, 2023

Dave Dravecky was first thrust into the public spotlight when his career took off as a major league baseball pitcher. He was an All-Star pitcher for the San Diego Padres (’82–’87) and San Francisco Giants (’87–’89). Shortly after realizing this lifelong dream, Dravecky was diagnosed with cancer, a desmoid tumor, in the deltoid muscle of his pitching arm. The next years were a whirlwind of surgery, radiation, pain and depression. Eventually, his arm was amputated to stop the spread of the cancer and save his life. Today, Dravecky shares his experiences and what he’s learned in hopes of inspiring others to find encouragement and hope, no matter what life throws at them. He's coming to northeast Pennsylvania in May to speak at Man Up! at Clarks Summit University on May 19-20.

Man Up! is on the campus of Clarks Summit University, where you’ll eat well, recharge, learn from God’s Word, and even help with a service project during this jam-packed experience. Get $10 off your registration by using the code WRGN when you register! Learn more about Man Up! and register here.

Original air date on WRGN's Wake Up Right: April 27, 2023

We enjoyed talking with Joel Becker, a program specialist at Arrowhead Bible Camp, a year round overnight camp for individuals with special needs located in Brackney, PA–one hour north of Scranton and 10 minutes south of Binghamton. Founded in 1945, Arrowhead has exciting ministry opportunities year round, especially if you are just graduating high school or in college! All you need is a willingness to serve and a heart for the campers.

Learn more about these amazing opportunities whether it's for employment this summer, Arrowhead's gap year program, or if you're interested in learning more about attending camp!

Original air date on WRGN's Wake Up Right: April 21, 2023

We recently welcomed Dr. Charles Mully on Wake Up Right! Dr. Mully is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, environmentalist and the founder of Mully Children’s Family. Hear more about Dr. Mully's story of a debilitating childhood and adolescence begging to survive and scraping out a meager existence while trying to come to terms with his abusive past, and how he encountered Christ and the way He changed his life. The 2015 movie about Dr. Mully's life, Mully, can be borrowed from The Good News Library. Learn more about Dr. Mully and his ministry >

Dr. Mully and Guy Scatton joined us to share about the upcoming launch of a twelfth Mully Children's Family Home.

Original air date on WRGN's Wake Up Right: March 24, 2023