Best Rich Homeres And Bobbi Hamlyn Podcasts (2025)

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By God's Grace: "My brother & I built a boat & tried to escape from the country.”- Jonah, Pt 1 15:00:00

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In 1975, at the end of the Vietnam War after the fall of the then-capital, Saigon of South Vietnam, many Vietnamese people escaped their country by boat or by land. The journey was dangerous, with many people dying at sea. Our guest was one of those people, who shares about his courageous journey and how the Lord guided him and all those who travel…

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Taking the Lord’s help back to Cambodia: “My people need the true Gospel..." - Linda Eve, 3 15:00:00

12d ago15:00:00

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On our last few podcasts, Linda Eve has been sharing her story about her 5-year captivity in a labor camp by the Communist regime in the late 1970's, her escape; and then about coming to America and being exposed to Christianity. Now, on our concluding visit with her, Linda talks about taking God’s help back to Cambodia!…

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"I look at Christians’ lives: they’re not pure like the disciples' in the Bible” - Linda Eve, Part 2 15:00:00

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On our last podcast Linda Eve shared her heart-wrenching story of how she went from almost becoming a medical doctor in Cambodia to being relocated to a forced labor camp in the country by the Communists. She was there for five years before escaping. She told how she had to walk nearly 100 miles on foot through jungles, and avoiding mine fields, to…

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I lived in hell for five years. Then I tried to escape from the Killing Fields - Linda Eves, Part 1 15:00:00

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In Cambodia, a genocide was carried out by the by the Communist Khmer Rouge regime between 1975 and 1979. During that period soldiers relocated most of the population from urban cities to forced labor camps. Malnutrition, torture, and mass executions led to the deaths of an estimated 25% of the total population - 1.5 to 3 million people. How did Li…

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"If you’ll come to Christ in humility and brokenness, and ask Him to save you, He will!" - Justin Peters, 2 15:00:00

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We’re continuing our visit with evangelist, conference speaker and founder of Justin Peters Ministries - Justin Peters. We caught up with him at the G3 National Conference, in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was speaking. He mentioned in his testimony that he came to truth under his own preaching and how true repentance plays an important role.…

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Everyone has some sort of "religion," but few people want the God of the Bible! - Justin Peters, 1 15:00:00

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We’re visiting with evangelist, popular conference speaker and founder of Justin Peters Ministries - Justin Peters. We caught up with him at the G3 National Conference, in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was speaking. We were there representing FirstLove Radio and conducting interviews for our podcast…By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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The good news of deliverance only makes sense once we see how we are enslaved to sin - Joe Jacowitz 15:00:00

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This is Holy, or Passion, Week. With us to talk about the significance of this week and the days leading up to Resurrection Sunday is Pastor Joe Jacowitz. Pastor Joe is the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA.By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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"Preach the Gospel out in the streets!" Would you expect this from a cage fighter?! - Adam Albright 14:00:00

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We’re visiting with Adam Albright, who shares how he’s taking the Gospel out into the highways and byways of life. He has an interesting background as a former professional cage fighter!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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A lot of people don't hear about the Gospel in church - we have to go to them...- Hans Shapp, 4 15:00:00

2M ago15:00:00

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In our concluding talk with Hans Shapp, who had come West from behind the wall in Communist East Germany in the ‘70s, he shares how he feels called to go out onto the highways and by-ways of life to share the Gospel wherever he can - even back to those drugs and alcohol-fueled discos where he once was a frequent visitor!…

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Before The Wall fell, they smuggled Bibles and books to believers and churches there! - Hans Shapp, 3 15:00:00

2M ago15:00:00

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We’ve been visiting with Hans Shapp, who’s been sharing with us how he came out of East Germany in the ‘70's, when barriers of barbed wire and concrete walls blocked off the West, to what he thought was a newfound freedom. But not until he was introduced to Jesus as his Lord and Savior did his life really change!…

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It was the greatest thing that I ever have felt, and I felt so free inwardly and outwardly - Hans Shapp, 2 15:00:00

3M ago15:00:00

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On our last podcast, Hans Shapp told of his life growing up behind the wall in East Germany during the 60's and 70's under Communist rule; and then suddenly being deported to the West. It was like a child having free run in a candy shop. Neon lights glowed in the night skies. Music blared out from the discotheques. Drugs and alcohol were widely ava…

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In those days, reality was, "Big Brother" watching us in every part of our lives! - Hans Shapp, 1 15:00:00

3M ago15:00:00

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During the night of August 13, 1961, the East German government closed off the border from the West. Hans Shapp grew up in East Germany during this time; he tells his story of suddenly being cut off from the West and living behind the wall!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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1.4 million Americans will spend time in a shelter this year-Finding true freedom! - Teddy Feldmann, 4 15:00:00

3M ago15:00:00

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We’re visiting with Teddy Feldmann, the Community Outreach Coordinator, at CityTeam in Oakland, CA. Teddy has been telling us about the services and programs they offer to those in need on the streets, and how they change lives, as he was helped, as well!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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Does this place for the homeless and the hungry help to actually change lives?! - Teddy Feldmann, 3 15:00:00

3M ago15:00:00

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Join us on our podcast and hear how God is using a place called CityTeam to reach so many. We’re at their location in downtown Oakland, CA, meeting with Teddy Feldmann, their Community Outreach Coordinator, who was once on a journey to go through their program!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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For thousands in need on the streets, CityTeam is one place of refuge. –Teddy Feldmann, Part 2 15:00:00

3M ago15:00:00

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We’re at CityTeam’s location in downtown Oakland, California, continuing our visit with Teddy Feldmann. He is their Community Outreach Coordinator, who was a former frequent visitor! A leader now, he talks about the struggle of the journey to get where he is, and the Hand of the Lord guiding him...By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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“With winter upon us, where do the rising homeless go for help?” Teddy Feldmann, City Team 15:00:00

4M ago15:00:00

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One oasis opening its doors to the people on the streets is called CityTeam. It’s located in the heart of the city. And with us to talk about their work and service is Teddy Feldmann, their Community Outreach Coordinator- and former resident and student!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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Using Your Gifts: "After you’ve done your artwork, give the glory back to God" - Deborah Samia, 3 15:00:00

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We’re continuing our visit with artist Deborah Samia. On our concluding visit with her, she talked about how one's gifts, and her gift of art in particular, can be used for the Lord, as well as the battle between self-glory and giving God the glory!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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Creating art with a foundation of biblical themes, but told in a universal language - Deborah Samia, 2 15:00:00

4M ago15:00:00

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Join us for our continuing visit with the talented artist and sculpturist Deborah Samia! With a God-given gift for art, she's been creating since she was a child. We’ve been talking with her about her exploring how to combine her art and her faith, "but communicating in a language that is not just for people who know the stories of the Bible!”…

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A sculptor who wasn’t prepared for life as an artist now uses it to shine her light! - Deborah Samia, 1 15:00:00

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We’d like to introduce you to a very talented artist- Deborah Samia. Her primary form of art is sculpture, and if you drive around town in the San Francisco Bay area, you might pass by one of her pieces of a public figure or an art form on display! She talks about discovering her gift, and seeking to develop that now as a woman of faith……

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In places in the world where one can't obtain nor read Bibles, how can one live as a Christian?! 15:00:00

5M ago15:00:00

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Our guest today comes from one of those countries - Mali, in West Africa. Mali is 90% Muslim, with Christians making up just 2% of the population, and is listed on the Open Doors World Watch List of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted for their faith. But, hear how our brother is living with, and spreading, the Good News!…

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"Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King - I believe!” Are we alone here? - Lillie Knauls, Pt 4 15:00:00

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On our last few podcasts, we’ve been visiting Lillie Knauls. She’s most notably known for her performances on the Gaither Homecoming TV program, videos, and tours. On our concluding talk with her, she shares how she maintains her health and stamina, as well as her spiritual well-being, in this crazy and demanding world; and also, about a singles mi…

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"My Jesus, I Love Thee, I know Thou art mine...” Joy in Music and Being Single - Lillie Knauls, 3 15:00:00

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As we enter a new year we’re continuing our visit Lillie Knauls, who’s most notably known for her performances as a member of the Gaither Homecoming friends and a singer with the number 1 hit song “Oh Happy Day,” with the Edwin Hawkins Singers. She’s traveled extensively across our country and has sung in many of the most prestigious venues through…

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"Happy Birthday, Jesus!” - Singing with joy the true meaning of Christmas - Lillie Knauls, Part 2 15:00:00

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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, and all – shares about what’s truly important at Christmas, in word and song! And what a treat – singing all over the world, she was also a regular singer featured on the Bill & Gloria G…

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"Oh Happy Day when Jesus washed my sins away!”- to the top of the Billboard charts! - Lillie Knauls, 1 15:00:00

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“Oh Happy Day!” was 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! Lillie Knauls, our guest, was one of those singers, who herself has been used mightily by the Lord. Miss Lillie, as many know her, with her radiant smile and her glorious hats, was also featured on th…

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"The cheers just erupt everywhere! They jump up with joy!”- Dana Williams, Operation Christmas Child 15:00:00

6M ago15:00:00

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Operation Christmas Child is an exciting project that happens this time of year, and perhaps your church is involved. It’s an outreach of Samaritan’s Purse. Operation Christmas Child is actively wanting to collect more gift-filled shoe boxes than ever before, because now more than ever, children need hope! And with us on the phone to talk about “Op…

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“The first thing I responded with was a very silent prayer: ‘HELP!’” - Joe Jacowitz, Part 10 15:00:00

6M ago15:00:00

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We’ve come to our concluding episode of our visit with Pastor Joe Jacowitz and his thrilling story. We left off where Joe and his wife were attending the orthodox Jewish wedding of his niece. Next day at the Rabbi’s dinner, all eyes were on him as several rabbis and other Jewish leaders confronted Joe as a Jew who had become a Christian! - “Why hav…

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From God’s perspective, is Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of every November?- Pastor Joe Jacowitz 15:00

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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…By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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I had this deep longing to teach the Word of God in such a way to feed the sheep! - Joe Jacowitz, 9 15:00:00

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We’re continuing our visit with Joe Jacowitz, who grew up as a Jew and was on his way to becoming a Rabbi. His life took a dramatic turn while he was in the marines and he became a Christian! He instead felt called into the Christian ministry and became a pastor! This is where we’ll pick up his dramatic story...…

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You think you’re a Christian? But the Bible says, "by their fruits you will know them"! - Pastor Joe, 8 15:00:00

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Well, again we’re continuing to listen-in on the adventure of Pastor Joe Jacowitz’s life-changing story as he shares it as only he can! If you’ve missed any part of it, or would like to listen again, they’re all posted on our website at connectionswithrichandbobbi.com. So, now let’s jump in where we left off!…

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How the reconciling grace of Christ reconciles us to God AND to one another! - Joe Jacowitz, Part 7 15:00:00

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We’re again continuing to visit with Pastor Joe Jacowitz. He’s been sharing how God changed his life as a Jew growing up in Brooklyn, NY, as he joined the Marines, moved up the ranks to become a sergeant, and then, surprisingly, found his true Messiah, Jesus, and became a totally "new creature in Christ"!…

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"I hated Christians. I thought it was a joke. They’re not real; they’re all hypocrites" - Joe Jacowitz, 6 15:00:00

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Joe Jacowitz has been sharing his incredible story of how God changed his Jewish heart, as a Marine Sergeant, while being witnessed to by a private named Bob! Bob was sharing from the Scriptures that Jesus was the true Messiah, who can bring us forgiveness! But Joe had his doubts because of his past, particularly after having persecuted a soldier i…

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"We’re all murderers, adulterers…all the rest and I thought, wow, I’m in trouble!" - Joe Jacowitz, 5 15:00:00

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We’re continuing to hear from Joe Jacowitz as he shares his testimony of how the Lord changed his heart as a Jew to follow Jesus. We left off when Joe was in the Marines, & a young Christian named Bob was showing him about the Messiah in Joe’s own Jewish Bible! But Joe wanted to hear what his Rabbi thought of it. So off they went to ask him...…

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"I was so filled with this desperate desire to know that my sins would be forgiven!”-Joe Jacowitz, 4 15:00:00

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We’re continuing with our visit with Joe Jacowitz as he shares his compelling testimony of how a Jewish boy from Brooklyn joined the Marines, and through various circumstances, found himself in a quandary regarding his relationship with God. We left off with Joe madly driving away from the base, desperately lamenting before the Lord!…

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If there’s no Heaven or Hell, as the Rabbi told me, why am I here in this world?! - Joe Jacowitz, 3 15:00:00

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We’re continuing with the testimony of Joe Jacowitz, as he shares his earth-shattering experience of how God revealed to him that Jesus is the Messiah and that eternal life comes only through Him! Joe, who grew up as a Jew, is currently the pastor of Christ Bible Church and president of First Love Ministries.…

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I had 6 years of training in Hebrew school but they didn't teach us the Scriptures! - Joe Jacowitz, 2 15:00:00

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So how does the Lord grab ahold of the attention of an intense young Jewish Marine who’s been studying to become a Rabbi, and shake up his faith with one question?! Joe Jacowitz continues his fascinating story of how God turned his spiritual journey upside down, leading him to become pastor of Christ Bible Church and founder and president of the Ch…

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"I grew up right on the beach... in Coney Island, next to the Boardwalk...” - Joe Jacowitz, Part 1 15:00:00

8M ago15:00:00

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Today we begin an extraordinary story of a young Brooklyn Jewish boy who grew up right next to the boardwalk on Coney Island, in NY. Grown now, he recounts his journey from wanting to be a Rabbi, to the Lord changing his heart to follow Yeshua-Jesus-as his Lord and Savior! He’s Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president and founder of First Love Ministries…

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What's it like to live in a country where people are persecuted for practicing a different faith? 15:00:00

9M ago15:00:00

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Our guest is Sadaf from Pakistan. He’s a dear servant of the Lord who shares about some of the struggles and difficulties for Christians living in a suppressed land where they’re considered outcasts.By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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"Predators know who to pick; they can tell...” - Finding strength and healing, Part 3 15:00:00

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We conclude our talk with a person who’s been deeply scarred from her childhood. She was sexually abused by not only her father, but, as we’ll hear, in one of the most unlikely places where we take our children! But God is always faithful, and she shares how He’s led her to ongoing growth and healing……

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"We were a perfect family on the outside, although hiding the truth underneath.” - Road to Reality, 2 15:00:00

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We’re continuing our talk with a woman who was sexually abused as a child, who shares her courageous story of survival and recovery from the scars of her abuse, by God’s Grace. (Portions of her story are somewhat graphic and may not be appropriate for younger listeners)By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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"Abuse begets abuse until you have that courage to heal” - Surviving Abuse-One Woman's Journey, Pt 1 15:00:00

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We’re visiting with a person who shares her courageous story of growing up in a home where she was sexually abused as a child. Portions of her story are somewhat graphic and may not be appropriate for younger listeners. But, it’s an important message of what many households may be going through no matter where they live or their social or economic …

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If you keep reading the Bible and pray to God, He’ll reveal Himself to you. - Joe Jacowitz, Part 2 15:00:00

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We’re continuing our talk at a local café with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, president of First Love Ministries and pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. He shares the various ways that God speaks to all of mankind as we look at the topic, “Why the Bible?”By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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"Success and happiness ultimately (are) not found in this world.”- Pastor Joe Jacowitz, Part 1 15:00:00

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We’re talking with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. We asked Pastor Joe to explain to those who are searching for truth why we as Christians look to the Bible for guidance and direction. They may say, “Why the Bible?”…

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"...A lot of 'religious' people in hell - they did not know the Lord Jesus Christ.” - Joe Jacowitz 15:00:00

10M ago15:00:00

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We’re talking with Bible teacher Pastor Joe Jacowitz about the difference between being “religious” and actually having a personal relationship with the Lord - and why that difference is of crucial importance! Pastor Joe is the president of FirstLove Ministries and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA.…

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"So they started to come to the services, and talk to me, and things began to happen!” - Homer Tricules, 2 15:00:00

10M ago15:00:00

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We’re visiting with Rev. Homer Tricules, who the Lord used mightily to reach a mostly untouched group of people in our society that live in a community of their own. He ministered to the stable hands in the back areas of the racetracks in New Jersey. And, although he’s now home with the Lord, we want you to hear his amazing stories about his dilige…

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One place I never thought I would go to was what was called "The Devil's Den" - Homer Tricules, 1 15:00:00

10M ago15:00:00

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On this program, we want you to hear from a man of God who left his longtime pastorate at a church to answer a call to minister to a very unlikely group of people who are almost forgotten, behind the scenes. He was the chaplain to stablehands at various racetracks in New Jersey! He’s Rev. Homer Tricules. And, although he’s now enjoying his eternal …

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“You might not see end results, but don’t be discouraged as long as you are a link!” - Johan Schep, 4 15:00:00

11M ago15:00:00

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We’ve come to our concluding visit with Johan Schep from Holland who was living in Israel when we met him. In this episode, he presents an important life-provoking challenge! To hear it, tune-in to our podcast with him!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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To all of these American people that have so many Bibles in their homes - Use it! - Johan Schep, 3 15:00:00

11M ago15:00:00

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We’re continuing our visit with Johan Schep, a Hollander living in Israel. Listen to the amazing story of his life, searching for freedom---and finding it, and our most important purpose, in the desert and then the city in Israel!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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My own life was changed. My soul came to rest. I had room for other people - Johan Schep in Israel, 2 15:00:00

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We’re continuing our visit with Johan Schep, a Dutchman from Holland who found himself living in a little hut in the desert in Israel. Listen to his story of how he was searching for freedom, and made an important decision: “I started to follow the right boss - Jesus!”By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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I always loved Jesus, but didn’t like to go to church & didn’t understand the cross. - Johan Schep, 1 15:00:00

11M ago15:00:00

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We’d like to introduce you to a charming Dutchman from Holland named Johan Schep. He shares his story of being an adventurous young man who felt caged in and needed to be set free!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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We want to make the name of Jesus known--make opportunities to give hearts to Him - Chamron Phal, 6 15:00:00

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On the last several programs, we've been hearing Pastor Chamron Phal share his heart-wrenching story of life and survival through the Killng Fields" of Cambodia in the late 1970s. Now on our concluding visit, Chamron shares how he's fulfilling his pledge to God to serve Him with his life!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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