Wonderful To Tell

Pastor GIlbert Limones, pastor of Casa El Shaddai in Uvalde, Texas shares his story about God's amazing transformative work in his life. To learn more about Freedom Prayer visit: https://freedomprayer.org/
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Dr. Jason Strampe is a hospitalist, a dedicated in-patient physician, who has been working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic treating critically ill patients in Charlottesville, Virginia.  In his story Dr. Strampe shares about a deep valley he went through where he could not hear God’s voice and struggled to find his faith in the midst of difficult times. 
Dr. Strampe has also been very involved in mission work through Advancing Native Missions. 
To learn more about Dr. Strampe and see photos with his lovely wife Amy, please visit our website at https://www.wonderfultotell.com/

Tony Weedor and his wife Beth fled a brutal civil war in their native Liberia. Tony just released a book available on Amazon entitled: The Reason for Tears: A Memoir 

Tony has served churches and ministries in several African countries, taught in the philosophy department at Denver Seminary, and ministered with Serving in Mission as a specialist on Islam in Africa. He joined Advancing Native Missions in 2009 and is now ANM’s desk director for Africa and co-director of ANM’s Love for Muslims department.

To learn more about Tony and find links to his ministry and book, please visit our website at wonderfultotell.com 

Florence Feldman shares her journey from a struggling young single Jewish mother of 2 looking for her new identity, for love, acceptance and the right direction for her life. What she found along the way was not what she expected nor what she was looking for, yet it is what has given her the greatest joy and peace.

To see photos of Florence and learn more about her and all our other story tellers, please visit our website at Wonderful To Tell

Here is our 2nd installment from our recording sessions held in Hume and Charlottesville, Virginia. Our event this evening, was hosted by Kirk and Nancy Brown, who graciously opened their home to Wonderful To Tell. In this episode, Terry Kim shares his story of growing up as a 2nd generation Korean American and the path that led him to finding his identity.
To see photos of Terry and learn more about Advancing Native Missions and his book A Letter to the Korean American Church: Reconciling the Gap Between First and Second Generation Koreans please visit our website at https://www.wonderfultotell.com/
We are gearing up for new recording sessions, so if you know of someone with a Wonderful To Tell story or would just like to attend a recording session as an audience member, please reach out to us at info@wonderfultotell.com Thanks! 

We have a series of special stories to share with you from our Wonderful To Tell event held in Charlottesville and Hume Virginia. Our first in this series is a dynamic story shared by DJ Carter, the Executive Director of thriVe Women’s Healthcare of Central Virginia. 

We know you will love listening as DJ’s story unfolds and you see his heart of forgiveness and his desire to minister to all people ~ compassionately meeting their needs and showing them the love of Christ. To see photos of D.J. and learn more about ThriVe Women’s Healthcare, please visit our website at www.wonderfultotell.com. 

Artist, David Broussard is a skilled sculpture whose welded artwork defies logic and boggles the mind. The beauty of his crosses, butterflies and other designs made from sheets of plain steel, is truly beyond comprehension. David acknowledges and gives all the credit to God for his talent and abilities.  David is passionate about sharing the gospel of Christ Jesus through his art and shares the gospel with anyone and everyone who will listen. 

Each piece of David’s art is signed with his name and this bible verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17 which proclaims the change that Christ brought about in David’s life. It reads “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”

David along with his lovely wife Michelle, desire to honor God in all they do. 
Please visit our website at https://www.wonderfultotell.com/ to see photos of David's work and links to his website. 

As a 26 year old newlywed, Katie Forsythe found that the trajectory she had planned for her life was about to take a very different path when she was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma a childhood cancer, rarely found in adults. Katie's story is filled with wisdom and powerful insights into God's love and faithfulness. 
During this journey with her husband Zane by her side, Katie mentioned the Ebenezers – remembers of the ways in which the Lord had helped them even before they knew they were in need.  We all need Ebenezer stones in our lives, to remind us of God’s faithfulness. 

Our hope is that the stories we bring you through our podcast will be Ebenezers for you all, continual reminders of God’s ever present help and reminders of all the wonders God has and is continuing to perform.
To see photos of Katie and her husband Zane, please visit our website at https://www.wonderfultotell.com/

Music: Summer Rain by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Project-44 began as its founder Ben Fields, an auto mechanic, was questioning his role in the world, and more specifically, the church. He felt he was not helping the community the way the church ought to be.

It was during that time that someone gave Ben a vehicle and suggested he fix it up and give it to someone in need. A car ministry was born and took on the name Project-44, named after the 44th book of the Bible: Acts.

Project-44 has become a multi-faceted ministry including: 

Counseling ministry: providing affordable counseling to those in need that cannot typically pay for the counseling themselves.

Liberian trade school:  currently building a trade school in war-torn Liberia on a 150 acre plot of land.

Family 2 Family: providing boxes of food to those in need. 

Outreach group: conducting minor home repairs to those in need.

Project-44’s mission is to go beyond the four walls of a church and help those in need where they need it. Focusing on ministries to help the local community.
Visit https://www.wonderfultotell.com/ to learn more! 

Dianne Carlson shares her journey from a downtown Dallas attorney with one of the largest law firms in the world, to becoming the Director of Justice Initiatives for ALARM. Alarm is an acronym that stands for African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries. ALARM trains and equips African leaders, providing them with the tools, knowledge and skills needed to rewrite the stories of African families, communities and nations.
To see photos of Dianne & learn more about ALARM and their incredible work around the world visit our website at wonderfultotell.com and please subscribe to our show so you won’t miss out on any of our episodes. 

 Special thanks to Michael and Karen Willcutts for hosting this recording session. If you have a story “wonderful to tell” let us know, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and at wonderfultotell.com

Gary Randle has spent his life serving God. In 1989 Gary Randle and Noble Crawford co-founded Hope Farm. 
Hope Farm is a leadership program guiding at-risk boys to become Christ-centered men of integrity that will be leaders in their families, churches, communities and the nation. 
Gary’s wife Marilyn best shared with me the essence of her husband & this wonderful man of God:
“To know Gary Randle is an experience and not an event. 
What Gary has done doesn’t accurately describe who he is. 
He is complicated. 
He has many Gary-isms. 
He is a thinker, dreamer, and always imagines more. 
He is not scared of a “no” but sees “no” as an open door 
and an opportunity for a kingdom “yes” 
He is a visionary.”
To see photos of Gary and to learn more about his ministries, please visit our website at https://www.wonderfultotell.com/episodes/2019/5/11/gary-randle-god-dont-waste-nothin

Meet Audrey and Brandon Stewart with their daughters Cameron and Madelyn. Audrey and Brandon share their story about their moment of crisis when at 9 months old Cameron was in a serious accident that required emergency brain surgery. Listen to this insightful story of how they responded in their moment of crisis. 

Sensory play has been a huge part of Cameron's recovery and quickly became Cameron and Audrey’s favorite activity to do together.  As a result, Let Them Be Little Sensory Boxes was born. It’s fun for littles but also beneficial for the development of fine motor skills, speech development, social skills and encourages the use of a child's imagination. Let Them Be Little delivers a themed sensory box to your door every month. 

Brandon is a counselor at Restoration where their goal is simply to see lives restored. Their mission is to help our clients achieve the insight and practical skills necessary to overcome the barriers to becoming the people God designed them to be. If you are looking for a counselor we can't help but suggest reaching out to Restoration to see if one of their counselors is a good fit for you!  

To see photos of the Stewart family and find links to their websites, please visit our website at https://www.wonderfultotell.com/episodes/2019/5/7/audrey-and-brandon

Erika Pitstick grew up in El Slavador, attended college in California and met her husband in Israel. Erika is a business owner, wife and mom to 3 children all under the age of 4. Erika a true entrepreneur wears many different hats, she co-owns Price Right Tree Service with her husband Price, has completed her first children’s book: My Daddy The Tree Climber available on Amazon and has launched her new enterprise - Meet Intentional with Fun Time Dinner Time boxes designed to give families a jump start for making their dinner times special. To see photos of Erika with her family and learn more about Meet Intentional - Fun Time Dinner Time Boxes, please visit our website at https://www.wonderfultotell.com/episodes

Andy McQuitty shares his story of how he received a Gold Embossed Invitation from God to join the Cancer Club. Andy shares a very honest story about finding God's grace and beauty in the midst of great suffering.  
Andy McQuitty, is a loving husband and father to his wife Alice and their 5 children. He is a godly man who faithfully shepherded and served as Senior Pastor of Irving Bible Church for over 30 years, where he currently serves as Pastor At Large. He is a graduate of Wheaton College and Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned his Doctor of Ministry degree in 1997. 

Andy is the author of 2 outstanding books you don’t want to miss: 

 Notes from the Valley: A Spiritual Travelogue through Cancer  AND

The Way to Brave: Shaping a David Faith for Today's Goliath World
To learn more about Andy please visit our website at https://www.wonderfultotell.com/episodes

On Good Friday, Christians around the world reflect on the Crucifixion of Jesus, remembering how He took the punishment we deserved by dying on the cross. Even those who do not follow Jesus, are overwhelmed by the story of the Crucifixion ~ an innocent man’s sacrifice, giving his life for another. Blake Gillihan shares his story of how God used the words of a hymn “Before the Throne of God Above” written over 150 years ago to lead him to a new life in Christ.

“Before the Throne of God Above” Original words by Charitie Lees Bancroft (1841-1892), music and alt. words by Vikki Cook. © 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Used by permission.www.SovereignGraceMusic.org performed by Shane & Shane, is shared with special permission from Shane & Shane https://shaneandshane.com/ and Wellhouse Entertainment https://wellhouseentertainment.com/ 

 To see pictures of Blake with his family, please visit our website at https://www.wonderfultotell.com/episodes/2019/4/19/blake-gillihan-new-life-through-gods-grace

Phil Luckett is a man who has led an exciting, adventurous, jam packed life. Most people would have been content to have a good paying job as a federal employee. And most people would have felt they won the lottery to work  as an NFL referee for 16 years. But Phil Luckett is definitely NOT most people. The desire of Phil’s heart was and still is, to make himself available to God and to follow where ever the Lord leads him. So, not only did Phil have a full career as a federal employee and as an NFL official; he has also been part of a national speaking tour, led 20+ mission trips to Russia and has been an instructor to people around the globe. And yet, the highlight of Phil’s career and what has been most important to he and his wife Shirley and their daughter Ginger, is the addition of their  2 daughters &  Ginger’s 2 sisters, Mary and Daria. To see photos of Phil with his family and some of his trips and to find links to the ministries he mentioned, please visit our website at https://www.wonderfultotell.com/episodes/2019/4/12/phil-lucketts-russian-story

We have a slightly different format for this episode as we bring you 3 amazing women who recently shared their story at a Wonderful To Tell recording session. Marilyn Randle, Jennifer Smith and Dr. Shailendra Thomas are co-authors of 2 books Coveted Conversations and their children’s book entitled Image Bearer and currently have a 3rd book in the works. 

We hope you enjoy this glimpse into the lives of these 3 gifted story tellers who more importantly share a deep and abiding friendship with one another. 
Please visit our website at https://www.wonderfultotell.com/episodes where you can see photos of Marilyn, Jennifer and Shailendra. You can also find links to their website and learn more about all our wonderful story tellers! If you have a story Wonderful To Tell, let us know, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at Wonderful To Tell. 

Catherine Norman ~ she’s smart, determined, brave and funny. Catherine shares her story about being a stroke survivor and her recovery from a brain aneurysm. In spite of many difficulties and pain, Catherine shares her decision to choose gratitude and to daily rebuke the fear and worry that try to seep in. If you struggle with anxiety, fear, worry, the future... Or feel that your obstacles are too overwhelming ~ this message is for you. 
To see photos of Catherine and to learn more about her volunteer work, please visit our website at https://www.wonderfultotell.com

This story about an entire community, joyfully sharing from their hearts, giving to the Thompson family who has spent their lives giving and pouring out the love of Christ  into an entire city, is reminiscent of the final scene in the movie  “It’s A Wonderful Life” where George Bailey is surrounded by all the people whose life’s were made better because of his life. His family, friends and neighbors all rallying together to help their friend whom they love. That is what Jesus commands us as believers to give to one another ~ LOVE. 

That is exactly what a community of believers did for Taylor & Ryan and for Dayna & Jace.  Don’t you know that Jesus was the last one to leave the celebration beaming with joy and satisfaction. 
To learn more about this amazing story and to see photos from the wedding visit our website at www.wonderfultotell.com and check us out on Instagram! 

Arianna Luther is a strength and conditioning coach at Texas Christian University. She has always been “the strong girl”, but when an injury removed her strength and independence, Arianna’s inner joy and faith in Jesus was able to shine to the most important person in her life. To see photos of Arianna and find links to her YouTube video, please visit our website at www.wonderfultotell.com IF you like our podcast, please subscribe to our show and follow us on instagram at Wonderful To Tell where we post photos from each episode and words of encouragement.