It was one year ago that we had the opportunity to hear the story of broadcaster and Christian , Wayne Pederson. As a young disc jockey he was in love with the radio business, but at one point was willing to give up this passion for a more powerful force in his life: his commitment to Jesus. The God nod was....do both. That's when he launched a career of using AM, FM, Shortwave and the internet to bring God's word to some of the most isolated and least Christian parts of the world. In this episo...
Jan 22, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 45
A powerhouse in business and government, Steve’s faith journey starts at age 12. A summer with relatives, and a baptism in a lake at church camp launched a lifetime of inspiring stories. You’ll here about his humble beginnings, an unlikely education at Northwestern University, time on Wall Street, how Omaha changed his life , and his call to serve at the Small Business Administration and as HUD secretary under George W Bush during two separate financial challenges. At about 27 minutes in, Steve ...
Dec 14, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 44
A new music industry blossomed when radio stations began giving Christian Music artists a platform to reach millions nationwide. In a world where Christian radio was dominated by pay-for-play teaching and preaching programs one guy had a new idea. His name is Bob Anthony. You'll hear how a rock and roll Top 40 DJ helped ignite an all new way to share the Gospel. He put the first high energy, lively and engaging music driven radio station on the air in the late 70's that proved successful in buil...
Nov 22, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Impressionist and comedian Louise DuART shared the stage with Tim Conway and Harvey Corman for over ten years. SQuire Rushnell was an ABC network executive that brought "Good Morning America" to #1 and launched Emmy award winning "School House Rock". Their lives have been filled with Godwinks. What are Godwinks? You'll not only hear about what they are, you will hear some incredible true life stories that demonstrate their power. This husband and wife team, SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuART are a...
Nov 09, 2022•57 min•Ep. 42
Like many of us, as a believer, Ross Shafer was a late bloomer. Like many of us, he forged his way through most of his life thinking he was in complete control. It was only later he realized that he was not really in control at all. In this episode you'll hear the amazing cinderella story of a guy who started with a stereo/pet shop business out of college and in just a few short years ended up as the host to millions on a network late night talk show. Much of his success he'd chalked up to "luck...
Oct 19, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Legendary coach and Jesus follower, Tony Dungy on a visit to ESPN asked producer Jason Romano how he was sharing his faith at the sports network. That question was a turn around moment for Jason as he recognized for the first time the importance of "Blooming where you are planted" wherever that might be. ESPN was fertile ground for him to bloom. Living his faith in a secular world. In this episode you'll hear the difficult story of growing up with an alcoholic father, but also a God guided caree...
Sep 21, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 40
This conversation is jammed with inspiration and wisdom from athlete, broadcaster and Jesus follower, Brock Huard. In the next few minutes you'll hear about the power of community in the form of small groups of like-minded believers including some of the important ingredients for building powerful connections. Brock shares how he has successfully integrated his faith with the fast paced world of professional sports and broadcasting. In his crazy busy world at Fox Sports (and more) he prioritizes...
Aug 23, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 39
He was the first shortstop drafted for the all new Mariners team in 1977...and played for the American League All Star team that year. You'll hear his story about the challenging time in Seattle when he was ready to give it all up. Craig Reynolds started his love of baseball as a kid, and was drafted right out of high school. He was born into a Christian home and has spent a life time doing his best to live out his Christian values during his 14 years in major league baseball and then well beyon...
Aug 10, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 38
She believed she was never going to be a Christian. Farthest thing from her mind. Gaby Viesca was a highly successful soccer player turned upward mobile corporate executive for General Electric. She was on the fast track to success at a very young age. Being famous and wealthy were her life goals. She had no time for God. Until it all changed in a moment. This is her amazing story. You will hear all of the details of a life completely transformed in this, episode 37, of Amazing Greats. Gaby's pe...
Jul 20, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Jason Porterfield has dedicated his life to the cause of peace. After giving up his comfortable suburban lifestyle at an early age to move into some of the darkest slums of the inner city he experienced first hand the most challenging living conditions in the poorest communities. From Camden New Jersey, to Vancouver Canada's Downtown Eastside and then to Indonesia he lived and shared life with the most desperate, homeless, and drug addicted communities. As a part of his experience, you'll hear t...
Jul 07, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 36
As we conclude our two part series with entertainment legend Pat Boone, you'll hear how he took a chance on the pro Basketball team "Oakland Oaks" in the American Basketball league and helped establish the 3 point shot, that changed the game. Then he'll tell the story about shocking the entertainment world with his wild adventure into the world of Heavy Metal. Pat will share his contribution to gospel music and then he'll sing a clip from the "pop song" that shared the gospel back in 1958. You'l...
Jun 22, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Our Amazing Great's podcast comes to you from the Beverly Hills home (since 1960) of Pat Boone. This conversation with an American entertainment Icon, launches with the story of two Tennessee boys who captivated millions during the beginning days of rock and roll. Hear how he and Elvis first met and became friends at a sock hop in Cleveland. You'll hear about Pat's many career triumphs as well as some emotional moments as he shares some of the marital challenges in the early years. It was a pivo...
Jun 07, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 34
I say this a lot. But... I'll say it again. This is one of my favorite conversations. Meet legendary major league baseball player, Doug Flynn. He was team mates with Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Ken Griffey and the rest of the Great 8 from the Cincinnati Reds world series winning 1975 and 76 team . He'll share the excitement of those years, the trauma of baseball trades, the power of a 40 year marriage and the challenges of cancer. Doug shares the heart breaking story of his sister's disappearance, ...
May 24, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 33
What does our guest have in common with Dennis Rodman? Plus, he'll put to rest the controversy that arose in 2013. You'll hear those stories and much more. This guy has been up close and personal with every NBA legend in the game. With a whistle and a pair of court shoes, Ed Rush has been up and down the basketball court more times than any of America's great players, with 2500 games under his belt. He was an officiating mainstay in the NBA for 32 years including several years as the director of...
May 10, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 32
What happens when you reach the height of your career....but somehow you know there is something more? Margo Day was clearly at the top of her game as a Vice President at Microsoft but somehow didn't feel fulfilled. She knew there was something more for her. She kept praying for what God had for her....but no answer. As much as she struggled with what was next, nothing seemed to click....until....until....she went on vacation. That vacation changed everything and the course of her life took a bi...
Apr 27, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 31
They don’t really teach parenting skills in school. I guess we’re expected to just figure it out through trial and error. That’s a pretty flawed way, when human lives are in our hands. Unconditional love for our kids is a great start and a perfect foundation for good parenting, but it’s not exactly a strategy. My guest on this episode Jonathan Catherman, has made it his life’s mission to build a toolset for parents to use in raising well prepared kids at every age. He’ll share some of his awesom...
Mar 29, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 30
If you talk to any of the current list of awesome Christian Music Performers, somewhere in the conversation, John Michael Talbot's name will come up. In this awesome conversation between Amazing Greats guest host Joe Micheals and John he reveals how his young marriage fell apart as he became a Bible thumping legalistic Christian fanatic. Then hear how he flipped from an "anti-Catholic" to actually becoming a Franciscan monk who ultimately married a Catholic Nun and lives happily today in a monas...
Mar 11, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 29
This episode just oozes with wisdom from one of the most successful players and coaches in football. You'll hear how the game of football is just a small part of the impact Sherman Smith has on players. From High school to the NFL his unique slant on what it takes to be successful is what makes his story so compelling. As a follower of Jesus he strives to walk the walk and let his actions speak. As he says. "It's not what I do, or say, IT'S WHO I AM, that matters most. You'll hear about the powe...
Feb 23, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 28
The ripple effect of a fund raising dinner at the home of entertainer Pat Boone continues to make a powerful impact on the world today. Last year alone 50 million people in 40 different countries were touched by the staff of 5400 team members at MERCY CORP. The star studded dinner, led to a dinner at the White House and gained the support of Jimmy and Roselyn Carter which gained the notoriety needed to spark the momentum that got the ball rolling. In this episode of AMAZING GREATS you'll hear ab...
Feb 08, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 27
On this episode of Amazing Greats, we talk with Wayne Pederson a life long Christian, and career broadcaster. We'll hear about his early conflict between his faith and his passion and how they ended up merging. At 16 years old he had an "AH-HA" Jesus moment that shaped the rest of his life. Wayne's life work centers around bringing the name of Jesus to remote areas of the world to people who had never been exposed to Christianity including some of the most religiously repressed countries like Ru...
Jan 26, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 26
David Eubank's daily trust in the guidance and protection of God, while performing heroic and awe-inspiring work in devastating war torn countries will blow you away. His transition story from special forces soldier to humanitarian soldier for Jesus will have you smiling at all of the good works that he and his army of volunteers are accomplishing in desolate war torn countries on the other side of the world. David is the founder and driving force behind the "Free Burma Rangers" . His continuing...
Jan 12, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Max Mclean may well be the foremost authority on one of the greatest authors and intellectuals of the past century, C.S. Lewis. After all, Mclean has spent a big part of his life capturing the essence of Lewis through stage presentations and now in film. Max Mclean is the founder and executive director of the Fellowship for the Performing Arts in New York who specialize in artistic performances through a Christian world view. Mclean is the star of the movie, " The Most reluctant convert. The Unt...
Dec 22, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
With all the smack talk about the current crop of youth: the hip hop, rap, violent video games, phone addictions and social media....we had a chance to see the other side of that coin. In this episode of Amazing Greats we talk with 17 year old Isiah Lacombe. His vision of a better world is backed by an action plan that has made an impact on thousands of people on the other side of the globe. Is Isaiah an anomaly or is there something going on with this newest generation that is cause for optimis...
Dec 14, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 23
How does a kid in school who can't make any sports team end up being one of the most celebrated athletes in the world? A three time Olympian, and first high schooler to break the four minute mile (3:59), is here to share his unlikely life journey, that started with a nightly prayer. You'll hear how "playing church" as a youngster changed forever when he became a "real Christian". In this episode, Jim Ryun shares the inspiring details of his AMAZING story and his walk with Jesus. You'll hear abou...
Nov 20, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Care Tuk has been through more physical challenges than anyone we've known. But that has not robbed her of her sense of humor, her positive attitude and her special relationship with God. This is our second opportunity to chat with Care on Episode 22. You'll hear about her continuing health challenges that would have brought most of us down. Along with a health update, "Amazing Greats" host Klem Daniels jumps in with a meaty conversation about near death experiences, the power of her marriage wi...
Nov 10, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Mark Elfstrand is a bigger than life, career journalist and spent years on the nation's original Christian radio pioneer, Moody Radio. Mark shares his journey from a family Christian start to a stadium crusade "alter call" and then a tearful encounter and lifetime commitment after listening to a Steve Green song on his car radio: " So desire to tell His story Of a love that loved enough to die Burns away all other passions And fed by Calvary's love becomes a fire" ...and that fire burned brightl...
Oct 28, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 21
He grew up in a family of achievers. So it was no surprise when he achieved top level performance in the Marines as a fighter pilot and instructor. Pivoting from the military to a successful entrepreneur career helped to crystalize his simple but powerful tools for success that he now has shared with millions of people as a best selling author, speaker and coach. In episode 20 of the Amazing Greats podcast you'll get to know Ed Rush. You'll learn some of his philosophies, tactics and techniques ...
Oct 12, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 20
It starts with a thirty second streaming video online, then live text conversations with compassionate volunteers and ultimately ends up in an amazing number of young people who have committed their lives to Christ. Hundreds of thousands of hurting teens, and young adults have found their way to a meaningful relationship with Jesus on that simple devise they check over 100 times per day....their phone! I am so exhilarated by what this man is doing through an organization he founded called Ground...
Sep 29, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 19
When you are at the top of your game in the NFL after 13 seasons, you’d think it would be tough to walk away. Todd Peterson did just that. A God inspired decision, knowing he had an identity in God that called him to a passion beyond the football field. The placekicker for the Seahawks, Cardinals, Chiefs,Steelers, 49ers and Falcons tells his story in this episode of AMAZING GREATS. Todd found his calling, working for the glory of God among top professional athletes, and in youth ministry. In thi...
Sep 09, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
God's timing is always the right timing whether or not we understand why. Some times it takes trusting and just patiently waiting. In this episode you'll hear how Sherri Lynn's unanswered prayer was the best possible thing that could have happened to her. Sherri Lynn is the producer and co-host of the nation's number one Christian Radio show heard on over 200 radio stations around the country: The Brant Hansen show. She's also a stand up comic, playwright, and author and has an awesome and infec...
Aug 24, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 17
