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Connections with Rich and BobbiOne Man's Journey - from Biotechnology as a doctor of chemistry, to ministry! – Dr. Paul NelsonDr. Paul Nelson is our guest. He’s the associate pastor of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church of Silicon Valley in Morgan Hill, CA; and also serves as the president of Grace Bible University; and a board member, and involved in numerous missionary efforts, with FirstLove Ministries. He shares about his fascinating journey through life as he switched his emphasis from the field of Biotechnology with a doctorate in chemistry, to what he felt was an undeniable call to the ministry!
2025-07-283h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiAn unusual journey: “I was a minister for five years before I was saved!” – Pastor Arthur MellonOur guest on this feature is Pastor Arthur Mellon. He serves at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church of Hayward, CA. Pastor Mellon talks about how his church started and the interesting paths the Lord took him on before calling him to become a pastor; but most importantly, how (when) he became saved!
2025-07-213h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiTrusting God: "I’m not also going to stop my relationship with You, Lord”-Evangeline Rodriguez, 2We’re continuing our phone conversation with Evangeline Rodriguez, who lives in the New York City area. She’s been telling us about working on Wall Street, living what she thought was the good life, until the Word of God completely changed her!
2025-07-143h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiI’ve come through a lot of things in life. I could have just gotten lost. - Evangeline Rodriguez, 1We’re traveling by telephone to the New York City metropolitan area to visit with a dear sister in the Lord. She’s Evangeline Rodriguez, and she shares how she was changed into a completely different person overnight!
2025-07-073h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiGod’s Blessing vs Judgement: "A nation that honors God’s laws reaps God’s blessings” - Joe JacowitzThe United States is celebrating its anniversary. And with us is Bible teacher and pastor Joe Jacowitz. He’s the chairman of FirstLove Ministries and pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. Although we’re highlighting the U.S., the biblical principles apply to all nations throughout the world. And what do we see from God in the nations today?
2025-06-303h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiFor Salvation: “We will NEVER cease to praise the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit”-Joe Jacowitz, 2We’re talking with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. We’re continuing our look at what the Bible has to say about God’s love and His most precious gift to His children – “all who are called by His Name.”
2025-06-233h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiSome people believe that God only has one attribute - one type of love... - Joe Jacowitz, Part 1We’re looking at a new topic, “God’s Love,” with Bible teacher and pastor, Joe Jacowitz. Pastor Jacowitz is the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. He's diving into what the Bible has to say about God’s love - for believers as well as for non-believers. Is it one and the same?
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Connections with Rich and BobbiAt the mercy of the seas & men in power: “My life right now doesn’t belong to me anymore”-Jonah, 3We’ve been hearing from Jonah who has been sharing his incredible story of how he came to the United States, escaping the Communist takeover of South Vietnam on a small boat that he and his brother built, with 17 others on board. Jonah tells how it was for them when they spotted land after drifting in the sea for so many nights and days. Had they finally made it to a place of refuge and freedom?
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Connections with Rich and BobbiLittle did they know what awaited them: “We were so happy when we stepped onto land again” - Jonah, 2We’ve been sharing the dramatic story of how 17 people, led by Jonah and his brother, escaped South Vietnam on a tiny homemade boat after the Communist takeover.
Last time, we left off with these weary escapees landing on an island, thinking they were free—only to discover they’d reached Cambodia instead of Thailand! Gunmen quickly seized them and threatened to shoot. Listen to Jonah explain what happened next…
2025-06-023h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiBy God's Grace: "My brother & I built a boat & tried to escape from the country.”- Jonah, Pt 1In 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 traveled with him. His name is Jonah...
2025-05-263h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiTaking the Lord’s help back to Cambodia: “My people need the true Gospel..." - Linda Eve, 3On 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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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"I look at Christians’ lives: they’re not pure like the disciples' in the Bible” - Linda Eve, Part 2On 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 Thailand before coming to America.
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Connections with Rich and BobbiI lived in hell for five years. Then I tried to escape from the Killing Fields - Linda Eves, Part 1In 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 Linda Eves endure these hardships?!
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"If you’ll come to Christ in humility and brokenness, and ask Him to save you, He will!" - Justin Peters, 2We’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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Connections with Rich and BobbiEveryone has some sort of "religion," but few people want the God of the Bible! - Justin Peters, 1We’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…
2025-04-213h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiThe good news of deliverance only makes sense once we see how we are enslaved to sin - Joe JacowitzThis 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.
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"Preach the Gospel out in the streets!" Would you expect this from a cage fighter?! - Adam AlbrightWe’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!
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Connections with Rich and BobbiA lot of people don't hear about the Gospel in church - we have to go to them...- Hans Shapp, 4In 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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Connections with Rich and BobbiBefore The Wall fell, they smuggled Bibles and books to believers and churches there! - Hans Shapp, 3We’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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Connections with Rich and BobbiIt was the greatest thing that I ever have felt, and I felt so free inwardly and outwardly - Hans Shapp, 2On 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 available. Did any of this bring Hans happiness, peace, or freedom?
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Connections with Rich and BobbiIn those days, reality was, "Big Brother" watching us in every part of our lives! - Hans Shapp, 1During 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!
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi1.4 million Americans will spend time in a shelter this year-Finding true freedom! - Teddy Feldmann, 4We’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!
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Connections with Rich and BobbiDoes this place for the homeless and the hungry help to actually change lives?! - Teddy Feldmann, 3Join 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!
2025-02-243h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiFor thousands in need on the streets, CityTeam is one place of refuge. –Teddy Feldmann, Part 2We’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...
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi“With winter upon us, where do the rising homeless go for help?” Teddy Feldmann, City TeamOne 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!
2025-02-103h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiUsing Your Gifts: "After you’ve done your artwork, give the glory back to God" - Deborah Samia, 3We’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!
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Connections with Rich and BobbiCreating art with a foundation of biblical themes, but told in a universal language - Deborah Samia, 2Join 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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Connections with Rich and BobbiA sculptor who wasn’t prepared for life as an artist now uses it to shine her light! - Deborah Samia, 1We’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…
2025-01-203h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiIn places in the world where one can't obtain nor read Bibles, how can one live as a Christian?!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!
2025-01-133h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi"Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King - I believe!” Are we alone here? - Lillie Knauls, Pt 4On 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 ministry she’s involved with...
2025-01-063h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi"My Jesus, I Love Thee, I know Thou art mine...” Joy in Music and Being Single - Lillie Knauls, 3As 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 throughout the world.
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"Happy Birthday, Jesus!” - Singing with joy the true meaning of Christmas - Lillie Knauls, Part 2This 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 Gaither Homecoming T.V. series!
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"Oh Happy Day when Jesus washed my sins away!”- to the top of the Billboard charts! - Lillie Knauls, 1“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 the “Bill & Gloria Gaither Homecoming” TV program, videos & tours.
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"The cheers just erupt everywhere! They jump up with joy!”- Dana Williams, Operation Christmas ChildOperation 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 “Operation Christmas Child” is Dana Williams, the Media Relations Assistant Manager for Samaritan's Purse.
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi“The first thing I responded with was a very silent prayer: ‘HELP!’” - Joe Jacowitz, Part 10We’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 have you left us?!”
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Connections with Rich and BobbiFrom God’s perspective, is Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of every November?- Pastor Joe JacowitzTo 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…
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Connections with Rich and BobbiI had this deep longing to teach the Word of God in such a way to feed the sheep! - Joe Jacowitz, 9We’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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Connections with Rich and BobbiYou think you’re a Christian? But the Bible says, "by their fruits you will know them"! - Pastor Joe, 8Well, 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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Connections with Rich and BobbiHow the reconciling grace of Christ reconciles us to God AND to one another! - Joe Jacowitz, Part 7
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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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"I hated Christians. I thought it was a joke. They’re not real; they’re all hypocrites" - Joe Jacowitz, 6Joe 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 in his platoon named Metcalf...
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"We’re all murderers, adulterers…all the rest and I thought, wow, I’m in trouble!" - Joe Jacowitz, 5We’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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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"I was so filled with this desperate desire to know that my sins would be forgiven!”-Joe Jacowitz, 4We’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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Connections with Rich and BobbiIf there’s no Heaven or Hell, as the Rabbi told me, why am I here in this world?! - Joe Jacowitz, 3We’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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Connections with Rich and BobbiI had 6 years of training in Hebrew school but they didn't teach us the Scriptures! - Joe Jacowitz, 2So 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 Christian outreach, FirstLove Ministries!
2024-09-303h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi"I grew up right on the beach... in Coney Island, next to the Boardwalk...” - Joe Jacowitz, Part 1Today 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, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church.
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Connections with Rich and BobbiWhat's it like to live in a country where people are persecuted for practicing a different faith?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.
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"Predators know who to pick; they can tell...” - Finding strength and healing, Part 3We 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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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"We were a perfect family on the outside, although hiding the truth underneath.” - Road to Reality, 2We’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)
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"Abuse begets abuse until you have that courage to heal” - Surviving Abuse-One Woman's Journey, Pt 1We’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 status - and how this young lady was able to survive and heal!
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Connections with Rich and BobbiIf you keep reading the Bible and pray to God, He’ll reveal Himself to you. - Joe Jacowitz, Part 2We’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?”
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"Success and happiness ultimately (are) not found in this world.”- Pastor Joe Jacowitz, Part 1We’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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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"...A lot of 'religious' people in hell - they did not know the Lord Jesus Christ.” - Joe JacowitzWe’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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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"So they started to come to the services, and talk to me, and things began to happen!” - Homer Tricules, 2We’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 diligent work, and what happened when he started to totally trust God to lead him when he started his ministry! We met up with him at the Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey...
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Connections with Rich and BobbiOne place I never thought I would go to was what was called "The Devil's Den" - Homer Tricules, 1On 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 reward in heaven, we thought it would be very beneficial to have you hear our interview with him at the Meadowlands Race Track in New Jersey.
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi“You might not see end results, but don’t be discouraged as long as you are a link!” - Johan Schep, 4We’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!
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Connections with Rich and BobbiTo all of these American people that have so many Bibles in their homes - Use it! - Johan Schep, 3We’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!
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Connections with Rich and BobbiMy own life was changed. My soul came to rest. I had room for other people - Johan Schep in Israel, 2We’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!”
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Connections with Rich and BobbiI always loved Jesus, but didn’t like to go to church & didn’t understand the cross. - Johan Schep, 1We’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!
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Connections with Rich and BobbiWe want to make the name of Jesus known--make opportunities to give hearts to Him - Chamron Phal, 6On 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!
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"Chamron, remember - you made the first covenant with Me in the ‘Killing Fields'" - Chamron Phal, 5We’re continuing with Pastor Chamron Phal’s story of his survival through the “Killing Fields” in Cambodia during the mid-1970's. Chamron tells of his escape to freedom in Thailand, & finally to the U.S.; & how he had made a vow to God when he was in the depths of terror and almost lost his life!
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Connections with Rich and BobbiThree years, eight months, & twenty days--I experienced a real hell on earth - Pastor Chamron, 4We’re continuing our visit with Pastor Chamron Phal. He’s been sharing his story of his survival through the “Killing Fields” in Cambodia during the mid-1970's, and talks here about his escape and challenging life in Thailand!
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"I prayed that God would blind the eyes of those guards so that they can't see me!"-Chamron Phal, 3We're continuing our visit with Pastor Chamron Phal, who's been sharing his incredible story of life and survival through the "Killing Fields" of Cambodia during the mid-1970s. He explained how life changed when the Communist Khmer Rouge soldiers marched into his village, and how the Lord had already been preparing him for the torturous trials that lay ahead!
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi“'Teach me a new way of life!'- 3 words: ‘save me Jesus!’ It forever changed me!”- Chamron Phal, 2We’re continuing our visit with Pastor Chamron Phal, who’s been sharing his incredible story of life and survival through the “Killing Fields” of Cambodia during the mid1970’s.
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"When the Communists took over Cambodia, like turned the world upside down!”- Pastor Chamron Phal, 1We had the privilege of meeting and interviewing a person who’s had an extraordinary life of severe challenges, followed by victory! He’s Pastor Chamron Phal. Hear him tell his story of how the simple words, “Save me Jesus!” helped him endure a terror that was soon to engulf his peaceful village in Cambodia.
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Connections with Rich and BobbiIt took a lot of suffering for Matthew to trust God! From the streets, to jail, to a life of freedom!To many, life in the inner-city can be extremely rough- the rising homeless population, crime rate, and substance abuse plague the community. Our guest came through this lifestyle, and shares how the Lord gave him a new lease on life! He’s Matthew Costa.
2024-05-063h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi"Adam & Eve-were they real?" - Ken Ham, author, speaker, and blogger on science and the Bible’s reliabilityWe’re visiting with Australian biblical apologist Ken Ham, a dynamic speaker whose ministry, “Answers in Genesis,” also includes a highly acclaimed Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, a full-size replica of Noah’s Ark! He passionately explains with simplicity and clarity what “apologetics” is, and why it’s crucial for every Christian to study it!
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Connections with Rich and BobbiTwin master craftsmen leaning on the Master Creator when hired to build dreams! - Vargas BrothersDan and Armando Vargas are our guests. Monaco's Grand Prix is a spectacular event in Europe! Just imagine if someone asked you to create a model layout of the raceway, which includes the entire city of Monaco in all of its grandeur! Sounds unlikely?! Well, not to Dan and Armando! Hear how they created it, and many other meticulous models, by leaning on their Heavenly Father- the Creator of all things!
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Connections with Rich and BobbiWhen there were no Kurdish Christians, God spoke to Kirk: "I prepared you for such a time as this" - Kirk Legacy, Part 3In our concluding visit with Kirk Legacy, he shares how he and his wife Jane were called to serve God to the nomadic Kurdish people along the war-torn region of the Turkish - Iraqi border, and how the Lord had prepared yet another surprising life-changing event for them!
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"I was bedridden, had to inhale anti-fungal medication. In short, I was sick & I was dying” - Kirk Legacy, Part 2We’re continuing our visit with Kirk Legacy. Kirk has been used mightily of the Lord to minister to a nomadic people that had no nation to call their own. They are the Kurdish people along the border of Turkey, Iraq and Iran. But, before embarking on his missionary endeavors, Kirk was battling the dreadful disease of Cystic Fibrosis, lying in his hospital bed not knowing if tomorrow on earth would ever come.
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Connections with Rich and Bobbi"This is the air I breathe...” Kirk Legacy - Part 1Most of us take for granted the air we breathe. Not so for our guest Kirk Legacy, as he shares his story of growing up with Cystic Fibrosis. We met Kirk at a very unusual forum dedicated to 12 hours of continuous prayer and worship! It was held at Facebook (Meta) - on their main campus in California.
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Connections with Rich and BobbiThe good news of deliverance only makes sense once we see how we are enslaved to sin - Joe JacowitzThis is Holy or Passion Week. With us to talk about the significance of this week and the various observed 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.
2024-03-253h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi"We’re talking about living for this world-stuff that every believer has to face" - Patrick Hudson, 2We’re continuing our visit with Patrick Hudson. On our last program, he described how he was living a life of denial, walking in sin even as a Christian. Here he shares if and how overcoming this is possible, and how his life has changed!
2024-03-183h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi“Throughout my teenage years, I was in church...& missions; I was also in sin” - Patrick Hudson, 1Our guest on this program has a sobering testimony - he’s Patrick Hudson. Although he grew up in the church, he possessed an addiction that, sadly to say, allures many into a life of denial and sin. Hear how he went from not even knowing he was in trouble, to overcoming it, to helping others!
2024-03-113h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi"Here was the One they had been waiting for!" Who He is & what He did as revealed in John 1! - Joe JacowitzOur topic is Jesus, the Messiah, and we’re talking with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. We’re looking at a few verses in the Bible book of John, Chapter 1, to find out what happened when Jesus came to John the Baptist as a young man!
2024-03-043h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi"We will never cease to praise the Father, Son & Holy Spirit.” God's Love-Why so precious? Part 2We’re talking with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. We’re continuing our look at what the Bible has to say about God’s love, His most precious gift to His children-what makes it so precious to us?
2024-02-263h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiSome people believe that the only character trait God has is-He loves everybody! - Joe Jacowitz, 1We’re looking at the topic, “God’s Love,” with Bible teacher and pastor Joe Jacowitz. Pastor Jacowitz is the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. We asked him to explain what the Bible has to say about God’s love for believers as well as non-believers - the world!
2024-02-193h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi"Here on Mount Zion-just across the street there-a rare Roman coin was discovered!”- Brian Bush, 2On our concluding interview with Christian news correspondent Brian Bush, he shares how he’s delighted to be able to help listeners learn about what’s really happening there, particularly as a Christian person who has lived in Jerusalem for over 25 years!
2024-02-123h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi“The message of Christianity is being pushed out & there’s a rewriting of history...”-Brian Bush-1Brian Bush is our guest -- he’s a news and biblical correspondent in the Middle East who has lived in Jerusalem for over 25 years. He gives us a firsthand perspective of life in the Holy Lands.
2024-02-053h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi“There’re going to be a lot of religious people in hell-they did not know the Lord Jesus Christ.”We’re talking with Bible teacher Pastor Joe Jacowitz about the difference between being religious and actually having a personal relationship with the Lord. Pastor Joe is the president of FirstLove Ministries and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA.
2024-01-293h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi"They run to Christ ... they fly to Christ, and they repent!” But how is one Saved? - Joe JacowitzWe’re talking with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. Our topic is vital! It’s life-saving! It’s salvation! Pastor Joe presents a clear biblical and practical description of salvation, and what it means for seekers and believers alike!
2024-01-223h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiMany people (even many Christians), don’t know what the word, ’Gospel,’ means! - Joe JacowitzWe’re talking with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. Our topic is, clarifying the meaning of the word, "Gospel!"
2024-01-153h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiA guy in India dressed in Muslim garb says, ”I really want to know what this means!” - Leigh PraterLeigh Prater, our guest on our podcast, shares about serving the Lord as a dad with a house full of kids, a pastor ministering to a congregation, and a missionary visiting various countries throughout the world! He serves as an associate pastor at Beth-El Baptist Church in Morgan Hill, CA.
2024-01-083h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi”A Christian today has almost limitless ways to evangelize - to share the Gospel!” - Joe JacowitzWith us today is Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. We’re talking with him about various ways that we as believers in Jesus Christ can share our faith, whether it be through our conversations with somebody... or seeing a sign like “Jesus Saves”!
2024-01-013h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi”Revival is the work of the Holy Spirit which does just what the name says - it revives us...” - Pastor Joe JacowitzWe’re talking with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president and founder of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. Our topic is Revival! And, during these times of social unrest and uncertainty, are we ripe for revival?
2023-12-253h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi”Many people don’t understand the true meaning of Christmas.” - Pastor Joe JacowitzChristmas is a special time for many throughout the world. But, how and why is it celebrated? Her to help discover the true meaning of this holiday is Bible teacher Pastor Joe Jacowtiz, the president of FirstLove Ministries and pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA.
2023-12-183h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi“Preach the Gospel out in the streets in hopes that God would save some.”- Former Pro-FighterWe’re visiting with Adam Albright, who shares how he’s taking the Gospel out into the highways and byways of life-literally! He has an interesting background as a former professional cage fighter - now, he’s fighting for the Lord!
2023-12-113h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi”We will never cease to worship, and honor, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit...” - God’s Love, Part 2We’re talking with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. We’re continuing our look at what the Bible has to say about God’s love, and His most precious gift to His children!
2023-12-043h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi“Some people believe that the only attribute or character trait that God has is His love. The only love that God has, they say, is that He loves everybody...”We’re looking at the topic “God’s Love” with Bible Teacher and Pastor, Joe Jacowitz. Pastor Jacowitz is the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA.
2023-11-273h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiThanksgiving is a constant way of thinking about & worshiping God every single day - Joe JacowitzTo help us to reflect upon Thanksgiving, particularly as children of God, we’ve called upon the great communicator and Bible teacher, Pastor Joe Jacowitz of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA, to share his thoughts with us!
2023-11-203h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi”I have gone there and I’m back...I can’t be myself again! What do I do from now?!”- Clare Effiong, Part3We’re concluding our visit with Clare Effiong, who’s been sharing how the Lord led her away from working in the diplomat corps to a clear calling to help in Rwanda, where a horrific genocide had left hundreds of thousands of children without parents, roaming the streets. Hear her passion for answering a calling, God’s faithfulness when we say yes, and one amazing example of the difference it makes!
2023-11-133h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiWhen I arrived there I didn’t know anybody, but God put somebody in my path...- Clare Effiong, Part 2We’re continuing our visit with Clare Effiong. She was a former worker in the diplomat corps for Nigeria in New York City. She told how she left her position there to follow in faith God’s call to help the orphan children of Rwanda! The horrific genocide had devastated the country, leaving hundreds of thousands of children homeless, without parents, roaming the streets.
2023-11-063h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi”After a while God moved me to another direction!”-a life-changing calling!-Clare Effiong, Part 1We'd like to introduce you to a valiant servant of the Lord’s-she's Clare Effiong. She came to the United States as a diplomat for the Nigerian consulate in New York City. She tells of her amazing journey, seeking the Lord’s true calling on her life, and how He led her to a completely different part of the world that was crying out for help!
2023-10-303h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiThe basic understanding of the Bible is this: Jesus Christ is the only Savior! - Murunga Igweta, Part 2We're continuing our visit with Pastor Murungi Igweta from Kenya, the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya. In our concluding visit with him, he talks about some of the differences he's found between declaring your faith as a Christian in his country, and in the United States; as well as, where - and how - to find Truth!
2023-10-233h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiChristianity in Kenya compared to that in America-intriguing observations by Murungi Igweta, Part 1We're visiting today with Pastor Murungi Igweta from Kenya - pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya. We caught up with him on his visit to the United States, and he shares his interesting observations about shining the Light!
2023-10-163h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiPride and selfishness, living for this world...what every believer has to face - Patrick Hudson, Part 2We're continuing our visit with Patrick Hudson. On our last program, he described how he was living a life of denial, walking in sin even though he was a church member. He shares here how he sought help and counseling through Pure Life Ministries, and what the Lord had in store for him!
2023-10-093h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi”Throughout my teenage years, even though I was in church, I was also in sin...” - Patrick Hudson, Part 1Our guest on this program has a sobering testimony - he's Patrick Hudson. Although he grew up in the church, he possessed an addiction that, sadly to say, allures many into a life of denial and sin.
2023-10-023h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiYou might not see results, but don’t be discouraged as long as you are that one link! - Johan Schep, Part 4We've come to our concluding visit with the inspiring Johan Schep from Holland, who was living in Israel when we met him. In this episode, he presents a life-provoking challenge! To hear it, tune-in to our podcast with him!
2023-09-253h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi”And I can just say to all of these people that have Bibles in their homes, use it!” - Johan Schep, Part 3We're continuing our visit with Johan Schep, a Hollander who wound up in Israel. Listen to his amazing story of his life's journeys, and the challenges of bringing the Good News through the desert, and then to the city, as a Christian in Israel!
2023-09-183h 00
Connections with Rich and Bobbi”As my own life was changed, renewed in my own heart, peace flooded like a river” - Johan Schep, Part 2We'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 wonderful story of how he came to a life-altering decision!
2023-09-113h 00
Connections with Rich and BobbiI’ve always loved Jesus, but I didn’t like church; and I didn’t understand the cross. - Johan Schep, Part 1We'd like to introduce you to Johan Schep, a Dutchman from Holland who shares his amazing story of being an adventurous young man who faced many difficult challenges...felt caged in...and needed to be set free!
2023-09-043h 00