|
Recent guests on Really Living TV
 With the World as their mission field Bob and Sherry Lemon share stories from a lifetime of experiences.
 Dr. Leonard Bailey. Baby Fae's surgeon shares how he came to pioneer infant heart transplants and why it is still a passion today.
 Juan Prestol. Join us as this native of the Dominican Republic shares stories from his service for God around the World.
 Jim Ayer - Exciting stories from the files of Adventist World Radio.
 Being married to pastors, both Cheryl Retzer and Betty Ann Trevino have heard a lot of preaching in their lives, but they never considered preaching themselves. All that changed when they decided to become “International Evangelists.” Join us to learn about their experiences with Share Him in the country of Rwanda.
For more information on Share Him visit the website. Click here www.sharehim.org
 As the principal of a large school, Chad Bernard has a lot on his plate, none the least of which is the education of his students. But he believes strongly that education should be about more than just the 3 R's. Join us this Friday as Chad shares the role prayer plays in both his life and the lives of his staff and students.
To visit Chad's school online - click here: www.glasschool.com
 As a Christian financial planner, Ed Reid puts a special emphasis on stewardship and our responsibility with God's money. Join us to discover his tips for debt reduction and how sound money management plays a part in investing for your eternal future.
 Janet Claymore-Ross is the principal of Holbrook Indian School. As the first native person to hold the position she has unique insights to the lives of the young people she comes in touch with on a daily basis. Tune in as she shares stories from her first year there and visit the school online at www.hissda.org.
 Dr. David and Janet Wilkins’ youngest son Monte was aboard Swiss Air 111 when it crashed near Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia. How can a family recover from the devastating loss and learn to trust God even more? For more information or to order copies of their book, "United by Tragedy", visit www.adventistbookcenter.com
 Herbert Blomstedt is well-known and respected as a conductor of premier symphonies worldwide. Tune in to learn how his faith intersects with his profession and discover how he sees music as a mission.
 David Jamieson has infected his congregation with a passion for community outreach. Their creative approaches have had amazing results. You’ll be challenged to do the same in your community as you join us for this inspiring program.
 Elder Royce Williams has dedicated his life to sharing God’s love at every opportunity. And after a staggering number of trips around the world doing just that, he’s also collected some very memorable stories. Join us to hear some of the lighter side of mission evangelism as well as some of the hardships.
 Rebekah Liu joins us to share personal stories and experiences from ministry work in China. For more information on China or to learn how you can help with the ministry work there, please contact Rebekah. You can call her at (269) 471-6471 or e-mail her at liu@andrews.edu
 Concert pianist Mary Grace Gellenkanao was born with a congenital absence of part of her right forearm. Now when people see her perform they tell her, through teary eyes, that they see God's marvelous work through her playing. To learn more about Mary Grace and Adopt A Minister click here: http://www.a-a-m.org/Index.html
 The son of a Cuban dissident, Frank Gonzalez is a leading evangelist throughout the Spanish speaking world. Join us as he shares stories from his life and the lives of those he’s come into contact with. To visit him online, click www.lavoz.org (Note: this website is currently only available in Spanish.)
 An accident left him paralyzed, but Fred Adams doesn’t let that stop him from Really Living. Join Fred and his wife Diana as they share their experiences from Southern Mexico. For more information or to contact the Adams family, visit www.adamsamigos.net
 Sayuri Ruiz: From the time she was a little girl Sayuri Ruiz knew she wanted to be a missionary. But she never thought she’d end up in Kazikstan. Join us as she shares her experiences in the 10-40 window.
 Dr. Ganoune Diop: Relationships are always important but perhaps never so much as when they impact our spiritual growth. Join us as Dr. Ganoune Diop shares the importance of communicating grace through reconciliation to build relationships here on earth that will last for all eternity
Jim McClelland is an artist as well as an art professor at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. Join us as he shares how this combination has helped him to be Really Living
Join us as Sandy Wyman Johnson discusses the tragic death of her son Trevor, how God carried her through that experience and how He will do the same for you.
 Elaine Kennedy is a scientist and a Christian. How can she walk the line between the two and has science caused her to question her faith? And how do dinosaur bones relate to all of this? Her book, "Dinosaurs, Where Did They Come From? And Where Did They Go?" is available from www.adventistbookcenter.com.
 Jeffery Cobb spent much of his youth in and out of the Florida State prison system. But after giving his life over to Christ while in prison, he didn't find any support system for his new faith once he was paroled. Now he operates a Christian halfway house for other parolees. Learn more about his story and this fascinating ministry on this episode of REALLY LIVING. To visit his ministry online, visit www.shelterfromthestormhome.org/
 Bryan & Mindy Schwarz lead a ski camp ministry for blind young people. Hear their fascinating stories and meet one of the campers. For more information or to help with their camp, please visit www.christianrecord.org.
 Don McLafferty had job responsibilities that seemed all-important. But what his children said one day changed those priorities. Now he’s convinced that parents are called to disciple their children for Christ and he has a program designed to help parents do just that. Learn about KID University and discover how this ministry may be useful in your church. If you would like more information, please visit them online at www.kidsindiscipleship.org.
 Gary and Lynn Bartholomew: two brothers in Washington state decided their well expertise could be helping others. Now they drill wells in the mission fields of Guatemala and change lives. After watching the program, if you would like to learn how you can be a part of this miracle ministry, please visit their website at www.h2oforlife.org
 Moses Brown tells the story of a life born into tragedy and changed through the power of Jesus. Now Moses Brown is Really Living providing a "second chance" to hungry people with Feed The Children Ministries. For more information click www.feedourchildren.org
Stanley & Ruth Ann Cottrell bring early Adventist
history alive. If you would like more information or are interested in scheduling an Adventist History Seminar in your church, please visit the Cottrells online at www.sdahistory.com
 Legendary preacher-evangelist, Earl E. Cleveland
joins Don Schneider on Really Living. Dr. Cleveland has over 58 years of service in gospel ministry, has conducted
over 60 public evangelistic campaigns and has trained over 1,100 ministers
worldwide. He has preached on 6 continents, visited over 67 countries, and
authored at least 14 books. Don't miss this interview with one of the
best-known Seventh-day Adventist evangelists.
 Dr. Popkow and Jan Kaatz join us to share their unique ministry. Together
they minister to former gang members in their community with a tattoo removal
program. Lives are changed as a result and the change is more than skin
deep. Join us to hear exciting stories of transformation and how these men
are Really Living.
 Pastor Doug Batchelor joins us to tell the story of his life. He'll share stories from his
rebellious teenage years and reveal how he came to live in a cave, despite
having the financial means for nearly any opportunity he chose. Learn what
drove him to place a life serving God above everything else. You can learn
more about his ministry, Amazing Facts, by visiting their website
www.amazingfacts.org
http://www.amazingfacts.org
She may be a well-known pastor now, but Hyveth Williams wasn't always REALLY LIVING. Join us as she shares some breathtaking
stories from her life. From growing up and taunting other Christians to an
actress and then a civic leader, Hyveth Williams
shares her life story and why she's grateful to be REALLY LIVING now.
Duane
McBride -
looks beyond the details of his research and statistics to discover practical
applications for data in the Christian experience. Discover what the
numbers have to say and what each Christian can do to improve them.
Dr. Joan Coggin joined us to discuss her years traveling abroad with Loma
Linda’s heart transplant team. Her captivating storytelling brings their
experiences alive.
Join us as
Sandy Wyman
Johnson
tells the story of the tragic death of her son Trevor, how
God carried her through that experience and how He will do the same for you.
(Her book, "Hold Me, Help Me, Heal Me" is available from "The Quiet Hour" - click on
The Quiet Hour
or call The Quiet Hour in California - 1
(800)
900-9021.
Ron Halvorsen Sr. discusses his action-packed
years in the "Beachcombers" gang of Long Island. Join us to discover what made
the difference in his life and how he became a sought-after evangelist.
Katherine Koudele is a Professor of Animal Science
at Andrews University. She believes many spiritual lessons can be learned by
observing the animal kingdom. Some of them may surprise you. To learn more
about Katherine, visit her online at
http://www.andrews.edu/cot/animal/faculty/koudele_katherine.html
 Dr. James Appel and his wife
Sarah are a medical missionary team of two working in a remote area of
Africa. Learn what brought this young couple to be living in primitive
conditions with the local people in a forgotten corner of Africa.
To read more
recent stories from James & Sarah, please visit their blog at http://bereadventisthospital.blogspot.com.
For more information about Adventist Health International and their involvement
in Tchad, visit
http://www.adventisthealthinternational.org/globalpartners/tchad/tchad.html
 Join us as
we meet Juanita & Merlin Kretschmar and hear some
stories from their amazing ministry in Key West, Florida. Their science
center tourist attraction presents hundreds of people with "A Key Encounter"
with Christ. Watch our program to hear their stories and visit their
center on line at www.akeyencounter.org.
 REALLY LIVING is
sad to announce that Merlin Kretschmar passed away December 5, 2007. His
life of REALLY LIVING has touched countless lives and he will be missed.
Join us as we meet Minnie McNeil and she shares
with us the harrowing story of her son's incarceration and how God can bring
great things from the times of stress and sorrow.
Carey Carscallen is Director of the School of
Architecture at Andrews University. But there's much more to this talented
man than merely teaching others how to design buildings. Join us as we
take a look at what he has accomplished for God in his life and how he's helping
others to do the same. Visit
http://www.andrews.edu/arch/programs/missions_group.html for more information about Adventist Missions Group and the
School of Architecture at Andrews University.
Ralph Carmichael is a name many people recognize,
even if they’re not sure why. But there’s no mistaking the songs he has
composed. Hear the stories behind some of the most beloved Christian songs
including “The Savior is Waiting” and “A Quiet Place.”
If Living a healthy lifestyle seems daunting, imagine
trying to energize an entire city to live healthy. That's the job
description for Gwen Foster,
Health Czar for the City of Philadelphia, PA. Through her creative
leadership, city statistics of healthy living have significantly improved.
Join us as she shares tips we can each adopt into our daily lives. To
learn more about her tips for healthy living, please visit
http://www.phila.gov/fitandfun/index.html.
Alvin Kibble
was living life the best he knew. Then suddenly
his world stopped when his doctor told him he had cancer. Join us as he
shares his testimony of recovery and how the experience has impacted him.
 Living in Africa might not be something you feel
called to experience. Yet for Jabel Busl
and his wife Michelle, they can't imagine anything different. What compels
them to live this life in a foreign land? Tune in to hear their incredible
story of mission. For more information or to be come involved in their
ministry, please visit
www.frontlinebuilders.org.
Surviving nearly
17 years of childhood sexual abuse, Audray Johnson has made it her mission to reach out to others in similar situations. What are
signs that someone might be abused, and how should Christians respond to this
crisis?
(To obtain more information on this important topic or to receive related
materials, please contact Audray Johnson's office
at (951) 509-2259)
Terry Johnsson is a former guard at the tomb
of the unknown soldier and the White House, Terry is now a pastor at a large church. His inspiring story is also available
in the book “Aim High” which is available online at www.adventistbookcenter.com
http://www.adventistbookcenter.com/
 What are some common mis-perceptions about Christ within the deaf community?
And how do deaf people learn about Jesus? Esther Doss
and David Trexler join us to share valuable insight into this frequently
overlooked mission field. For more information, or to learn about witnessing
tools, please visit
www.deafadventist.org
How did Matthew Bediako, a young man from a
small village in Ghana, come to be adopted by the king of his region? Hear this
and other fascinating stories as Really Living
introduces you to Matthew and Elizabeth Bediako.
For
this program on Really Living JoAnn Davidson joined
us to answer the question, “Is there anything to be learned from the Jewish
traditions for the Sabbath?” The answer might surprise you!
More than 30 years ago Max and
Lucy Mace began the Heritage Singers in
Portland Oregon. During those years God has worked some incredible
miracles and changed countless lives. We hear some fascinating
stories from their years touring with this musical ministry.
www.heritagesingers.com
Mikhail Kulakov relates an
amazing story of how God cared for him through years of imprisonment and
persecution during his life as a Christian minister in the former Soviet Union.
 Herb Larsen, Jr.says that committing one hour of time
to God daily is the beginning of Really Living.
He continues to have surprising opportunities to witness of what Jesus has
done for him and can do for others.
 Marti Schneider
joins Don to discuss her style of daily Bible study and
the incredible impact it has made on her life.
 For most people, being the chancellor of a
world-class teaching hospital would be enough to fill your day. But for
Dr. Richard Hart, his passion for medical mission work has
taken him to the farthest reaches of the globe. Meet Dr. Hart
and learn more
about Loma Linda University and
Adventist Health International.
Steve
Darmody has a talent for singing. But it wasn’t always easy. Learn how
he overcame his fears to use his talents for God. If you are
interested in contacting Steve, please visit his website:
http://www.morningsong.org
Barbara Taylor was living the high life, but she felt she was missing something. Her
life changed when she made the decision
to plant a church in Copper Mountain, CO.
Joe and Clara Cavallaro were a happily married couple with a successful business. They were active in
their church and had a passion for working with young people. But one
day an accident instantly changed all that. We
learned how they
overcame this tremendous obstacle to continue REALLY
LIVING.
Dr. Jack
Blanco wrote The Clear Word
paraphrase as part of his daily Bible study and his
faith in God has given him the ability to be REALLY
LIVING time and again.
Del Delker committed her
life to sharing the gospel message through song.
Tune in to hear some of the
amazing, inspiring and sometimes funny stories from her years as a musical evangelist.
Robert Folkenberg is the head of “Share Him,” an organization with evangelism as
its main goal. He is convinced that each person is capable of being an
evangelist, and he is constantly seeking people who desire to share the gospel
around the world. But in addition to spreading the gospel, those who volunteer
to be evangelists report their lives are dramatically changed also.
Dr. Lynn
Behrens, MBBS,
is at the forefront (President & CEO)
of one of the most recognizable names in Adventism. Her life experiences helped to prepare her in
unique ways for leadership of
Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center.
www.llu.edu/
Nathan Greene has a talent for painting and he uses his gift only for
Christian purposes. We saw some of his work and learned how his
paintings have impacted others. See some of his
work at the website
www.hartclassics.com
On June 27, 2003, Rear Admiral Barry C. Black (Ret.) was elected the
62nd Chaplain
of the United States Senate.
Read more about his
incredible life and how he is
REALLY LIVING
in his book,
"From the Hood to the Hill"
available from
adventistbookcenter.com/
 Dr. Linda Caviness
researched the inner
workings of the brain and discovered that we are literally "wired"
for a relationship with God.
 Malcolm Maxwell was enjoying his
retirement. But when an insidious disease struck his wife,
the routine of his
day to day life was dramatically altered.
Click here for more resources for caregivers. (NOTE: D. Malcolm Maxwell, president emeritus of Pacific Union College, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2007, at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 73 years old. Maxwell was the first PUC alumnus to serve as president, and he had the longest tenure—18 years—of any president. He retired from the presidency in 2001 but continued to work at PUC as a professor in the religion department until 2006. In April of 2007, Maxwell and Eileen, his wife of nearly 52 years, were in the process of moving to Scottsdale to be near family when Eileen passed away.)
Jerry & Janet Page attribute dramatic events
in their life and the lives
of those around them to the amazing power of prayer.
Shawn Boonstra is the speaker/director of the
international
It Is Written
Television ministry. He and his wife, Jean have a passion for
ministry.
Blondel Senior has a passion for helping troubled teens. His Advent Home ministry only takes in young men with
attention deficit disorders (A.D.D.)
(DVD available
click here).
Jose Rojas survived growing up in the gang area of Los Angeles. (DVD
available click here).
Brenda Maldonado, a pastor's wife who overcame a lifetime of
struggle and doubt.
(DVD available
click here).
As a boy Jack Blanco found himself in a Nazi
labor camp. Read about this amazing story in his book,
"Jack: An Incredible Life" available from the
Adventist Book
Center at
www.adventistbookcenter.com
Dr. Rod and Donna Willey run a successful dental practice in rural
Illinois. When their employees showed interest in studying the Bible,
their lives began a spiritual journey they hadn’t anticipated.
(DVD available
click here).
Dr. Bernie Irwin has a passion for helping
young people involved in gangs. Learn how
this university professor has developed a ministry to reach these troubled kids.
Church administrator, Pastor Larry Caviness,
questioned God when he prayed for healing for his son but he died of a rare
disease.
Jim
Nix(Director
of the Ellen G. White Estate) with little-known stories from the life of
Ellen
G. White. (DVD
available click here).
-
-
- Links to useful websites
-
-
Nathan Greene paintings
www.hartclassics.com
-
-
DVDs of "Really Living"
programs -
www.AdventSource.org
-
-
Resources for
caregivers for Alzheimer patients
-
-
It Is Written
www.iiw.org
-
-
Advent Home
Ministry
www.adventhome.org
National Neimann-Pick Disease Foundation www.nnpdf.org
Make a Wish Foundation www.wish.org
-
-
Search for "Jack: An Incredible Life" at
www.adventistbookcenter.com
-
-
Ellen G. White Estate
www.whiteestate.org
Hope Channel www.hopetv.org
Adventist Media Productions
www.ampstudios.com
-
|
