CMCA Community Connection Podcast

Daniel Richie

                                         

 

Daniel’s story: I was born without arms and spent the majority of my life being told that I was a hopeless mistake and woefully insufficient to lead a full life. Yet, at the age of 15, God used a preacher to tell me of God’s love for me and that I was “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139) and I accepted Christ as my Lord. From that moment on, the work of the Spirit has blown me away.

 

Where there was once bitterness and anger, God was bringing out love and joy. Where fear had once reigned, Christ was assuring me that He is always with me. The work of the Spirit was showing itself in very visible ways. One year after getting saved, I submitted my life to a full-time call to ministry. God opened doors in my teenage years to preach across the South and take part in a few internships. All along the way, God has allowed me to serve in camp ministry, as a student pastor, conference speaker and writer. I now spend my time traveling, preaching & speaking at churches, conferences, youth events, corporate events, colleges and professional sports teams in the United States and abroad.

 

My first book, My Affliction For His Glory, released in April 2018 and my second book is set to release in late 2021. I have had the tremendous opportunity to write for outlets such as Desiring God, For The Church, Rapzilla, Church Leaders, Youth Leaders Only, The Gospel Coalition and Fox News among others. I have been featured on TV programs such as The Story with Martha MacCallum, The 700 Club and The Encouraging Word.

Scott Hamilton

This podcast episode is sponsored by:

The Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau.

 

Scott Hamilton is the living example that good guys CAN finish first!!  He is an Olympic Champion, cancer survivor, television broadcaster, motivational speaker, author, husband/father and eternal optimist! During his figure skating career, Hamilton’s list of achievements includes his Olympic gold medal, over 70 titles, awards, and honors. In 1990, Hamilton was inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and in that same year, he became a member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Following his mother’s passing from and his own survival of testicular cancer, Hamilton launched the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation (Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship) in 2014, with a mission to improve cancer patient survivorship by supporting world class cancer research and the highest quality patient treatment and care. The same year, he founded the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy, in partnership with the NHL’s Nashville Predators, at Ford Ice Centers in Antioch and Bellevue, TN, to offer students programs to help them fall in love with ice skating.

Bruce Van Natta

Bruce Van Natta is the author of “Saved By Angels” and “A Miraculous Life” and founder of “Sweet Bread Ministries”.

In 2006 Bruce was crushed underneath a logging truck and was on the verge of life and death when he had an “out of body” experience. God sent two angels to keep Bruce alive. Bruce’s body was almost cut in two. Main arteries were completely severed in 5 places! The doctors said there was no medical record of anyone surviving longer than a few minutes with injuries like his. Bruce should have died before the ambulance arrived. Yet God kept him alive for over 2 ½ hours, until doctors could operate.

Many of his internal organs were smashed. In fact, Bruce’s intestines were so badly damaged that the doctor’s couldn’t even save enough intestines to sustain his life. Even after the miracle of surviving this horrible accident, Bruce, (father of four children) was slowly starving to death. God spoke to a man on the other side of the country, (Bruce Carlson) to buy a plane ticket, fly to Bruce, and pray for a creative miracle in his intestines. A truly amazing story!

 

 

John Ramstead Part 2

This podcast episode is sponsored by: 

 Dayton, Oh CVB!   cwalker@daytoncvb.net 

 

John Ramstead, ACC, CPLC, has been married for 30 years to his best friend and has three incredible sons. John began his career as a U.S. Navy combat fighter pilot flying the F-14 Tomcat. After his Navy career, John started two technology companies and was on the management team of a Fortune 100 technology company.

Eight years ago, John survived a near-fatal accident while on a retreat with Dr. James Dobson, that required him to receive hospital care for 21 months and undergo 23 surgeries and procedures. God showed up at the accident and spoke to John. This changed his trajectory and priorities and set him on a course to help others realize their full potential in Christ.

John’s calling is to equip and inspire leaders to work in God’s Kingdom and live on purpose with purpose.   www.beyondinfluence.com

John Ramstead Part 1 of 2

This podcast episode is sponsored by:

   Dayton, Oh CVB!   cwalker@daytoncvb.net 

 

John Ramstead, ACC, CPLC, has been married for 30 years to his best friend and has three incredible sons. John began his career as a U.S. Navy combat fighter pilot flying the F-14 Tomcat. After his Navy career, John started two technology companies and was on the management team of a Fortune 100 technology company.

Eight years ago, John survived a near-fatal accident while on a retreat with Dr. James Dobson, that required him to receive hospital care for 21 months and undergo 23 surgeries and procedures. God showed up at the accident and spoke to John. This changed his trajectory and priorities and set him on a course to help others realize their full potential in Christ.

John’s calling is to equip and inspire leaders to work in God’s Kingdom and live on purpose with purpose.   www.beyondinfluence.com

Ian McCormack Part 2

Ian was stung by 5 box jellyfish in 1982 while night diving for lobster. He died and saw hell and then the Lord in His glorified form. The Lord allowed him to return after being dead for 15 – 20 minutes. He awoke in the morgue. He has been sharing his testimony in over 60 nations for more than 35 years. There are two parts to this podcast. Part one is Ian’s story. Part 2 delves deeper into his story.

Ian McCormack Part 1

Ian was stung by 5 box jellyfish in 1982 while night diving for lobster. He died and saw hell and then the Lord in His glorified form. The Lord allowed him to return after being dead for 15 – 20 minutes. He awoke in the morgue. He has been sharing his testimony in over 60 nations for more than 35 years. There are two parts to this podcast. Part 1 is Ian’s story. Part 2 delves deeper into his story.