Rick Heller Interview

 It was fun chatting with Rick Heller today.  In his own words:

I am a devoted follower and lover of Yeshua (Jesus), my Messiah. I am a husband, a father, a grandfather and even a great-grandfather by marriage. I have several degrees, including a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in human resources. I have had many careers,  including: the Navy Nuclear Field, carpentry, computer instructor, and nursing in various capacities.

I still wonder what I want to be when I grow up. Not really. I have had many titles, but my favorite one was given to me by a friend, whose anointing I’ve always admired. She once said to me that she saw me as a friend of God.  I don’t deserve such a title, but it resonates in my heart. I can only hope.

Sherry, my wife, and I have made our home in Florida for the last eleven years.  We have a beautiful (if somewhat headstrong) dog, a Whoodle, named Maxi. He brings a lot of love, comfort and challenges into our home.

Like everyone else, we have our ups and downs and times when life goes sideways. But we love the Lord. He is the foundation of our life and marriage. Life can be hard enough with Him. We don’t ever want to be without him.

I am a sinner saved by grace, the unmerited favor of God, which I could never earn or deserve. It is in Yeshua, Jesus, my Lord and Savior, that I place my trust. When you read these stories, I hope you can catch a glimpse of His love for you.

Here is a link to his book:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SJ5GN6Z/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=love+stories+from+messiah&qid=1610127489&sr=8-1

Rene Annette Wallace

Today I interviewed Rene Wallace, author of the adorable book "Zoe Discovers Passover at Easter."

Rene is an extraordinary women.    She is an author, teacher, and "Chief Farmhand"

at Safe Haven Oasis and Messianic Fellowship, Church Ministries Coordinator

at Chosen People Ministries and Co-founder at Safe Haven International Network.

We had a delightful conversation and not only will you hear her story, you will hear some breat Passover music!

Get her book now at:  

https://www.amazon.com/Zoe-Discovers-Passover-Easter-Understanding-ebook/dp/B08YKK4VRC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=zoe+discovers+passover&qid=1616939955&sr=8-1

Rabbi Matt Rosenberg

I was delighted to speak with Rabbi Matt Rosenberg. We watched him grow up when we lived in NYC. His family is wonderful and it was a delightful interview! Here is his bio: Matt received a B.A. in Religion from Nyack College. He is passionate about sharing the message of Yeshua with his Jewish people and the nations all over the world beginning in Seattle. He is a thinker, reader, dreamer, and leader among his generation in the Messianic movement. He holds ordination through the IAMCS (iamcs.org) and serves as a board member of Jewish Voice Ministries International (jvmi.org). Matt and his wife Laura have three children and live in Seattle. 

Enjoy this fun interview and lots of great music!

Here is info on his new

book ("Jesus Never Said Anything New"):  

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952602300/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_GFZYE11BAFKQW8QMDST3--

 

Itzhak Shapira-2

Today's pre-recorded program features an interview with Rabbi Itzhak Shapira.   It's been awhile since he was on the show.   Here is a little background:

Tzahi (Itzhak) Shapira was born and raised in a traditional Sephardic Jewish home in Israel. After years of studying Rabbinic Jewish texts, he found the Messiah within the Hebrew writings. Far from a study of kosher dietary laws, The Return of the Kosher Pig is an unprecedented journey toward the true identity of the Divine Messiah - the one previously considered "unkosher" and "unacceptable" by Jewish people. This encyclopedic volume will surprise and challenge you with the compelling words of Jewish sages and rabbis over the last 2,000 years, many in English for the first time. Rabbi Shapira serves as the as the founding rabbi of Ahavat Ammi, an international Jewish organization that is focused on reconciliation between Jews and Yeshua.

His newest book is The Besorah according to Covid-19.   Find more info at www.goodnewscovi19.net.

Jonathan Biddlecombe Interview

 Messianic believer, painter, lover of God, fascinating human -- this is Jonathan Biddlecombe.   You will enjoy his life story and his wonderful South African accent too.  Here is some info about his ministry:  In a few weeks I will air an interview with his wife, Babette.

Eagles Glide International Ministries (*EGIM) was born out of a desire to see the Body of Messiah reach its God-given potential through Messiah's redemptive love.

We are a multifaceted ministry and fellowship; taking the

Good News of Yeshua the Messiah into all the world, equipping, empowering and encouraging the body of believers to walk in truth, righteousness and wholeness.

Eagles Glide International Ministries  (*EGIM) is an Oklahoma non-profit organization and is supported by a board of trustees who have served the Lord for many years. EGIM was established in May 2002 from a vision planted many years ago: To see the broken-hearted healed, the captive set free, and the lost found... Isaiah 61

Micah Mahoney Interview

Have you ever heard of the group "Heartcry of David?"  It's a collective ministry of wonderful artists.  Micah Mahoney is a co-founder and director and I had a great interview with him recently.

Their website states:  We are a team of anointed worship leaders, artists, and musicians - a collaboration of spirit-filled Jews & Gentiles – that hold a shared desire and vision to see believing Jews and Gentiles unified through worship. And for the entire body of Messiah to be aligned with God's heart for Israel!

Heartcry of David

Liz Stout Interview

Many years ago I was privileged to attend Shabbat services with the Herman family in Rochester, NY.   They produced three wonderful children, all grown now, and today I played a pre-recorded interview with their daughter, Liz Stout.   It's been so wonderful watching her grow up into a strong woman of God.  

Liz was raised in Rochester, New York in a Messianic Jewish family. She always knew the Lord, but only dedicated her life to Him on her 18th birthday. She received her BA in religion and philosophy from Roberts Wesleyan College. She moved to Israel in 2005 in order to study for an MA in education at Tel Aviv University, where she met her husband Simon. For much of the last decade, Liz has been an elementary school teacher at a private Christian school. However, in mid-2019, she joined the Jews for Jesus family and now serves missionary in Jerusalem. Liz has a heart to see children come to know the Lord in a deep way, and to see them actively serving in their community. Liz asks that you please pray with her for the children whom she serves, that they will “dedicate their lives to the Lord and know His voice!” Liz and Simon currently reside in Jerusalem and have two young children.

I also introduced three new songs today -- one from Misha Hoyt (Goetz) and two from Paul Wilbur.  Enjoy!!