Connections with Rich and Bobbi

”There are so many people who wonder about the meaning of the word, Gospel - even many Christians!”

We’re talking with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. Our topic is: clarifying the meaning of the word, “Gospel.”

“Soon, we are going to see the King!” Until then, how do we live our lives? Miss Lillie, Part 4

We’ve been visiting with the delightful Miss Lillie Knauls, known for singing on the hit, “Oh Happy Day,” and the Gaither Homecoming TV programs, videos, and tours! In our concluding talk with her, she shares how to find and follow God’s will, how she keeps going, and about serving single!

Miss Lilly shares her music and her adventure of how she was turned into a “Musicianary!” - Lillie Knauls, Part 3

As we enter a new year, we’re continuing our visit with the effervescent Lillie Knauls! She shares how a girl working at the phone company and singing in church became a member of the Gaither Homecoming friends, and a singer with the number one hit, “Oh Happy Day," singing in the most prestigious venues throughout the world!

“Happy Birthday, Jesus...!!” The joy of the season in words and songs – Miss Lillie Knauls, Part 2

This Christmas week, lifting our spirits and helping us celebrate, and sharing how to experience the joy of Christmas no matter what our circumstances, is Dove Award recipient Lillie Knauls! Miss Lillie, with her radiant smile and trademark hats, has been a regular singer featured on the Bill & Gloria Gaither Homecoming TV series, and shares her faith and joy here in words and songs!

“Oh Happy Day!...When Jesus washed my sins away...” From the phone co. to the top of the charts - Part 1

“Oh Happy Day!” is a gospel song that exploded to #1 worldwide as sung by the Edwin Hawkins Singers in the 60s! Meet Lillie Knauls, one of those singers! She tells her amazing story of how she came to share her joy worldwide, and as a regular singer on the Bill & Gloria Gaither Homecoming TV program and tours! 

”Adam and Eve-were they real people?” - Ken Ham, dynamic speaker on science and the Bible’s reliability!

We’re visiting with biblical apologist Ken Ham, whose fascinating ministry “Answers in Genesis” also includes a highly acclaimed Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, a full-size replica of Noah’s Ark!

”’I want to know what this means!’ A guy in Muslim garb comes up to you and says that in India”

Our guest on our podcast is Leigh Prater. He’s an Associate Pastor at Beth-El Baptist Church in Morgan Hill, CA, and shares about his service to the Lord-as a Dad with a houseful of kids, as a pastor ministering to a congregation, and as a missionary visiting various countries throughout the world!

“Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me.” What is Thanksgiving really?! - Joe Jacowitz

To help us to reflect on Thanksgiving, particularly as children of God, we’ve called on Bible teacher, Pastor Joe Jacowitz of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA, to share his thoughts with us: what is the reality of Thanksgiving now- and what does God really want?!

“Predators know who to pick - they can tell...” Part 3

We conclude our talk with a person who’s been deeply scarred from her childhood. She was sexually abused by not only her father, but, as we’ll hear, in one of the most unlikely of places, where we take our children! But God is always faithful, leading us to growth and healing!

 

Portions of her story are somewhat graphic and may not be appropriate for children or younger listeners. 

“We were this perfect family on the outside hiding the truth underneath...” - Part 2

We’re continuing our talk with a woman who was sexually abused as a child, who shares her courageous story of survival and recovery from the scars of her abuse, by God’s Grace.

 

** Portions of her story are somewhat graphic and may not be appropriate for children or younger listeners**