Connections with Rich and Bobbi

Using Your Gifts: "After you’ve done your artwork, give the glory back to God" - Deborah Samia, 3

We’re continuing our visit with artist Deborah Samia. On our concluding visit with her, she talked about how one's gifts, and her gift of art in particular, can be used for the Lord, as well as the battle between self-glory and giving God the glory!  

Creating art with a foundation of biblical themes, but told in a universal language - Deborah Samia, 2

Join us for our continuing visit with the talented artist and sculpturist Deborah Samia! With a God-given gift for art, she's been creating since she was a child. We’ve been talking with her about her exploring how to combine her art and her faith, "but communicating in a language that is not just for people who know the stories of the Bible!” 

A sculptor who wasn’t prepared for life as an artist now uses it to shine her light! - Deborah Samia, 1

We’d like to introduce you to a very talented artist- Deborah Samia. Her primary form of art is sculpture, and if you drive around town in the San Francisco Bay area, you might pass by one of her pieces of a public figure or an art form on display! She talks about discovering her gift, and seeking to develop that now as a woman of faith… 

In places in the world where one can't obtain nor read Bibles, how can one live as a Christian?!

Our guest today comes from one of those countries - Mali, in West Africa. Mali is 90% Muslim, with Christians making up just 2% of the population, and is listed on the Open Doors World Watch List of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted for their faith. But, hear how our brother is living with, and spreading, the Good News! 

"Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King - I believe!” Are we alone here? - Lillie Knauls, Pt 4

On our last few podcasts, we’ve been visiting Lillie Knauls. She’s most notably known for her performances on the Gaither Homecoming TV program, videos, and tours. On our concluding talk with her, she shares how she maintains her health and stamina, as well as her spiritual well-being, in this crazy and demanding world; and also, about a singles ministry she’s involved with...

"My Jesus, I Love Thee, I know Thou art mine...” Joy in Music and Being Single - Lillie Knauls, 3

As we enter a new year we’re continuing our visit Lillie Knauls, who’s most notably known for her performances as a member of the Gaither Homecoming friends and a singer with the number 1 hit song “Oh Happy Day,” with the Edwin Hawkins Singers. She’s traveled extensively across our country and has sung in many of the most prestigious venues throughout the world.

"Happy Birthday, Jesus!” - Singing with joy the true meaning of Christmas - Lillie Knauls, Part 2

This is Christmas week and to help us celebrate, giving thanks and praise to God, is Dove award recipient Lillie Knauls! The effervescent Miss Lillie – smile, hat, and all – shares about what’s truly important at Christmas, in word and song! And what a treat – singing all over the world, she was also a regular singer featured on the Bill & Gloria Gaither Homecoming T.V. series!  

"Oh Happy Day when Jesus washed my sins away!”- to the top of the Billboard charts! - Lillie Knauls, 1

“Oh Happy Day!” was a gospel song by the Edwin Hawkins Singers that made it to the top of the charts during the late ‘60's and early ‘70's worldwide! Lillie Knauls, our guest, was one of those singers, who herself has been used mightily by the Lord. Miss Lillie, as many know her, with her radiant smile and her glorious hats, was also featured on the “Bill & Gloria Gaither Homecoming” TV program, videos & tours.

"The cheers just erupt everywhere! They jump up with joy!”- Dana Williams, Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child is an exciting project that happens this time of year, and perhaps your church is involved. It’s an outreach of Samaritan’s Purse. Operation Christmas Child is actively wanting to collect more gift-filled shoe boxes than ever before, because now more than ever, children need hope! And with us on the phone to talk about “Operation Christmas Child” is Dana Williams, the Media Relations Assistant Manager for Samaritan's Purse. 

“The first thing I responded with was a very silent prayer: ‘HELP!’” - Joe Jacowitz, Part 10

We’ve come to our concluding episode of our visit with Pastor Joe Jacowitz and his thrilling story. We left off where Joe and his wife were attending the orthodox Jewish wedding of his niece. Next day at the Rabbi’s dinner, all eyes were on him as several rabbis and other Jewish leaders confronted Joe as a Jew who had become a Christian! - “Why have you left us?!”