Connections with Rich and Bobbi

To many, life in the inner-city can be extremely rough and difficult. The homeless population has risen dramatically, with crime and substance abuse plaguing their community. Our guest today came out of this lifestyle and shares how the Lord gave him a new lease on life! He’s Matthew Costa.

Jesus said in Acts 1:8 that you, as believers, “will be My witnesses unto the ends of the earth.” Our guest today shares with infectious enthusiasm about his adventures of doing just that, passing out little leaflets with Scripture verses that share the Gospel! He’s Abraham Frasier from Jamaica…

On our last few podcasts, we’ve been visiting with the vibrant Miss Lillie Knauls, known for singing on the hit, “Oh Happy Day,” & the Gaither Homecoming TV programs, videos, and tours! In our concluding talk with her, she shares about how she followed God’s will for her life, how she keeps going, her ministry to singles, and more! 

As we enter a new year, we’re continuing our visit with Miss Lillie Knauls, who’s known for her performances as a member of the Gaither Homecoming friends & as a singer on the #1 hit song, “Oh Happy Day.” She explains how she came to sing in many of the most prestigious venues throughout the world!   

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, & all – shares about what’s truly important at Christmas, in word, song, & action! And what a treat – she was a regular singer featured on the Bill & Gloria Gaither Homecoming TV series!  

“O Happy Day!” is 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! Our current guest, Miss Lillie Knauls, with her radiant smile and festive hats, who herself has been used mightily by the Lord, was a singer in that choir, and explains the mysterious way that happened! She also became one of the singers featured on the Bill & Gloria Gaither Homecoming television program, videos, and tours!

On our concluding interview with Christian news correspondent Brian Bush, he shares about his fascination and challenges with the city of Jerusalem, and how he’s delighted to be able to help listeners learn about what’s really happening there - particularly as a person who has lived in Jerusalem for over 25 years!

Brian Bush is our guest. He’s a news and biblical correspondent in the Middle East who has lived in Jerusalem for over 25 years. He gives us a firsthand perspective of life and Christianity in the Holy Lands.

To help us to reflect on Thanksgiving, particularly as children of God, we've called upon a dynamic communicator and Bible teacher, Pastor Joe Jacowitz of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA, to share his thoughts with us. We sat down with him at a local café…

 

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