Amazing Greats: Crazy great Jesus stories.

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 th...

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 Gr...

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....the...

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 h...

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 a...

A fairly recent phenomenon is the powerful strength of Christian Music and Contemporary Christian Radio.  It's no longer all about choirs, hymns and organ music.  Music that has a solid Christian message wrapped in  a contemporary music package has become instrumental in attracting new and younger Jesus followers.  With it's early roots in the 70's and 80's  contemporary Christ...

In Amazing Greats Episode #15  we talk with Brant Hansen.  He is the most listened to Contemporary Christian radio personality in the world.  Brant is heard daily on over 200 stations.      But when you tune in, don't expect the typical preaching or teaching.    Oh no.  He shares his love and the message of Jesus in a unique and refreshing way.   You can expect to laugh, be inspired and maybe...

We have tabulated the most played, listened to and performed songs at churches all across America and based on that we have recapped the top ten Christian Contemporary songs in the country.   Join us each month for this  bonus  episode on our Amazing Greats Podcast. To listen to the entire Top Ten Click on our Spotify playlist.   Click like if you've enjoyed this new feature, or better yet, s...

No Way.  In fact laughter may be one of God's greatest gifts.  It is an expression of pure joy.   C.S. Lewis said that the purest laughter on earth dwells in the kingdom of joy. Eccl. 3:4 says that for people, “there is a time to laugh"  and If you look close there are examples of "zingers"  throughout the Bible.    In this episode of Amazing Greats we have the pleasure of talk...

Our Amazing Greats host,  Joe Micheals, really gets to the emotional heart of NBA star James Donaldson.     At 7’2  James played two decades in professional basketball, including the NBA's San Diego and Los Angeles Clippers, NY Knicks, Utah Jazz.  Dallas Mavericks and the Seattle Super Sonics. Prepare to be moved by James’ authentic story of depression and his being on the brink of suicide. ...

I guarantee you've heard her....and now you get to meet the woman behind the voice.  She's maybe the busiest woman  voice actor in the country.  She's great at it!  From the voice of a raspy pre-teen animated character to the powerful voice on the Academy awards, Melissa Disney does it all.  On this awesome episode you'll hear her wild romp through every possible voice acting o...

This was one of my favorite conversations with a champion of a guy.  So many great stories and he shared some vulnerable moments. NFL quarterback Jeff Kemp shares his worst moment in life and how it became his most spiritual moment. Plus What he learned from his three favorite coaches. He explains the value of a consumer attitude versus an investor attitude in relationships… He outlines his three...

Fred Crowell is a coach, counselor, author and master motivator.  He was the head basketball coach at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and one of the youngest head coaches ever hired at the age of 23.  He founded NBC Camps in 1971 and has built the organization to one of the largest and most successful sports camps in the world.  In this episode, you'll hear about his aha Jesus moment........

Since we publish our interview podcasts every other Wednesday, I know that many of you would like to know of similar shows that are encouraging and up-lifting.  Jason Huddle is the host of "Jesus Freaks.  Vinyl to digital"   where he interviews classic Christian Rock artists.  Find out more about the podcast and Jason on this weeks bonus.   "Amazing Greats"  is a library of int...

" You Light Up My life" was the biggest song of 1977, the biggest song of the decade of the 70s and set a record  as the number one song on Billboard's Top 40 for 10 weeks in a row.  But there was some behind the scenes drama with the recording of that song.  She'll tells that story and much more.   The Boone Family, like the Jacksons and the Osmonds made music together under t...

Polish immigrant parents who survived the war,  suffered from their past with PTSD, alcoholism, family abuse and divorce.  Stefan Rybak was raised in this dysfunctional environment and yet, through God's blessings became a highly successful radio personality, radio executive,  and happy family man.  It was a shocking and unexpected health crisis and surgery that cemented his faith and trust i...

Fred Crowell, former BB coach that founded the worlds largest Basketball Camp back in 1971 "NBC Sports Camps", lives in Spokane and in this short bonus episode sheds some light on Gonzaga's amazing season,  and what we might expect in the future.  We will have a full interview episode with Fred coming up, where you will hear his inspiring life story and  some powerful insight.  But...

Take a listen to the lowest voice ever recorded.  He says his lowest pitch can only be heard by elephants.  Tim Storms holds the Guinness world record for the lowest voice in the world.  When did he recognise the gift, and how does he use it?    Listen as he resonates with his story.  "Amazing Greats"  is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and l...

Amazing Greats podcast full shows and interviews are published every other Wednesday.  But on the off weeks we have a chance to post some cool bonus audio repurposed from the internet.  "Amazing Greats"  is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey.  Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen &amp...

Being a radio guy myself, I always find it fun and enlightening  to chat with those radio leaders who are making waves in the business.   Ron Harrell is one of those guys.  He's been responsible for programming some of the most successful Top 40, Adult Contemporary and Country radio stations around the country for the past 30 years.  Now he jumps in with both feet to bring his radio experienc...

His gift is his musical talent.  When he puts his magic to the keyboards, he creates a version of Amazing Grace like you have never heard before.  We loved Terry Miles’ energy and upbeat rendition of this Christian classic.   Come to find out he has put his special spin on many traditional Christian hymns and does a weekly show live worldwide on YouTube  every Sunday.  Join him for his fun, uplift...

The success of his book,  The One Minute Manager, was his "aha Jesus" moment.  When this 112 page simplified manual in story form  was published in 1982  it shared the profound management skills adopted by a generation of business leaders.  It was an instant best seller and sold over 15 million copies and launched a career that has helped millions of people around the world and was the p...

Post Katrina, it was football and a Super Bowl that helped revive the city and it was the highlight of his life  for a quarterback who thought that his career might be over.   An amazing story from one of America's great stars.   "Amazing Greats"  is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted thei...

Hear the story of a body held together by bolts, screws, titanium plates, and 25-pound mono-filament fishing line. You can't find a more dramatic, heart-wrenching, raw, honest, and inspiring story than that of Care. A 14 time cancer survivor, Care's secret is her unfaltering faith in God. "Amazing Greats"  is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazin...

One of the smoothest voices on radio and television, Joe Michaels , shares a bit about his Christian journey.   His London trek to study the British Music Invasion sparked a spiritual pivot that came to fruition in front of a television set in Tacoma Washington.  Meet this "Amazing " host. "Amazing Greats"  is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazi...