Amazing Greats: Crazy great Jesus stories.
Interviews with well known actors, authors, artists, athletes, musicians, and business leaders. Authentic conversations about their lives, careers, and how their faith played an important part. Inspiring and uplifting stories of hope, transformation, and triumph. We dig deep for the powerful life stories from some very amazing guests...truly "souls on fire".
Episodes
96 episodes
Scientist Dr. Steve Osborne's Case For God From The Big Bang To The Empty Tomb
On this episode of Amazing Greats, we sit down with Dr. Steve Osborne, a lifelong scientist whose identity was built on evidence, research, and reason—until those very tools led him somewhere he never expected. From a childhood with no...
Author Doug Hankins on Singleness & Faith
In this powerful episode of Amazing Greats, I sit down with pastor, professor, and now author Doug Hankins to unpack a topic that impacts nearly half of America—but is often misunderstood in the church: singleness. Drawing from his new...
Jim Ryun: Faith, Olympics, Congress & Camps
A lot of people know Jim Ryun as the high school kid who became a three-time Olympian and set a world record for breaking the 4 minute mile (that held for 36 years) and the guy who later served five terms in Congress. We wanted to go deeper tha...
Comedian Nazareth: Laughter for All
He was building momentum in the clubs, getting attention in Hollywood, Vegas the hottest comedy clubs and even had a sitcom in the works, then one church invite flipped everything. Clean comic Nazareth joins us to tell the true story of h...
A Legendary Voice, A Raw Story — Bonnie Keen on Faith That Endures
In this powerful episode of Amazing Greats, singer-songwriter, author, and original First Call member Bonnie Keen joins us for a raw and hope-soaked conversation about her extraordinary journey. For those who may not...
Faith, Injuries, and a Cinderella Season: Inside the heart of TCU Coach Jessie Craig
The Coach's CallingJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Jessie Craig, a phenomenal coach from the TCU Women's Basketball staff who helped steer the team to a historic "Cinderella" season. This episode goes beyo...
The Live Wire: Coach R-Jay Barsh on Faith, Adversity, and Basketball at Gonzaga
When you meet Gonzaga University basketball coach R-Jay Barsh, one thing is clear—he’s a live wire for Jesus. In this inspiring episode of Amazing Greats, we dive deep into the journey of a man whose passion for the game is matched only by his ...
Faith on Wheels: Nuka Hart and the Mission of Mobility
When Nuka Hart answered God’s call to lead Free Wheelchair Mission, she stepped into a global movement that has transformed more than a million lives — one wheelchair at a time. As CEO, Nuka blends her deep faith with bold leadership t...
Indiana Pacers, NBA Dreams, and God’s Game Plan with Ryan Carr
Imagine not making your high school varsity basketball team, standing just 5’7”, and thinking your dream of making it in the game you love is unrealistic. That was Ryan Carr’s reality. But what seemed hopeless, was really the beginning of a big...
“When God Says ‘Go’: The Miracle Story Behind Invisible Angels”
What happens when a commercial airline pilot hears God’s call to take flight on a mission bigger than himself? Ted Greenfield went from teacher, TV producer, and FAA employee to the founder of Invisible Angels—a nonprofit airline that ...
Trapped in the Fire: A cinematographer's Divine Encounter at Mount St. Helens
In this gripping episode of Amazing Greats, we sit down with renowned cinematographer and documentarian Michael Lienau, whose life was forever changed by the eruption of Mount St. Helens, May 18 1980. At just 20 years old, Michael foun...
Guided by God. The healing hands of Dr. Robert Kayal
The operating room is his happy place. Doing God's healing work with the audio backdrop of Contemporary Christian music and an occasional Bible quiz with his surgical staff. Dr. Robert Kayal has build a "one stop" orthopedic care em...
Music's Healing Power with Steve Siler
Steve Siler has written hundreds of songs , nine of them were #1 Christian Contemporary songs and 45 of them top 10. His songs have been recorded by some of the countries biggest stars...Kenny Loggins, Smokey Robinson, Patty Labelle, the Oak Ri...
Jesse Butterworth: Musician Blessed with the Gift of Music
Hearing Christian stories in their triumphs and challenges is always inspiring. In this episode we're tracking the journey of musician, songwriter, worship team member and church planter, Jesse Butterworth. While many Christian live...
"Counting Blessings" with Seph Schlueter
His music career exploded within a year. From being a camp worker, councilor and worship leader at the Catholic Damascus summer camp in Ohio to world renown Christian Music artist...24 year old Seph Schluter's life long love of Jesus unfo...
"Leaders of Transformation" with Nicole Jansen
Starting her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 15, Nicole Jansen utilizes her wealth of experience and divine guidance to empower leaders. She collaborates with small family-owned businesses, large franchise groups, and major corporations. ...
"Strength in weakness" with Joe Wankelman
God "shows off" with powerful miracles in the lives and stories of his people. And that is what the Amazing Greats podcast does; shares those stories. Joe Wankelman's story is an inspiring showcase of God's goodness.&nb...
Suffering to service with "fitness expert" Jimmy Pena
Suffering can be the gateway to a deeper relationship with God. For Jimmy Pena, it was a defining moment, that changed everything. It was the beginning of a climb up his second mountain. A lifelong Christian....his rel...
The power of building business on Christian values- With CEO Bill Yeargin
Bill Yeargin leads a billion dollar boat and marine supply super company on a culture of service. Service to the industry, yes, but just as important is the service to his 2000 employees as well as serving humanity through dozens of mission tri...
Surviving the saddest story in baseball with pitcher Dave Dravecky
Dave Dravecky, a left-handed major league pitcher who played for the Padres and Giants, brings his infectious zest for life and his compelling life narrative to this episode. He recounts his personal faith journey, starting from a seemingly mys...
12 dog-inspired life lessons with Mark Tappan
Here is the heartwarming story of a man and his canine police partner. Mark Tappan, a self confessed "non-planner", found his way on the perfectly (divinely?) planned career trajectory that lead him from a "Jesus e...
"Jesus didn't start a religion"- With Doug Burleigh
A $300 a month job, with very little status or perks, upended his career trajectory and shaped Doug Burleigh's next 50 years. As a "Young Life" summer camper in his teens he uncovered what a relationship with Jesus looke...
Wisdom wrapped in humor- with author Rick Enloe
Here is the story of a small town boy, who among other things, toured 1100 high schools across the country, spent a year in the Neitherlands, hosted a talk radio show, helped found a thriving church 28 years ago and uses humor as a primar...
GOD-SPEED- NASCAR with Keith Koldsbaek
What I love about this episode is how fun, human, unique and authentic our guest is. His name is Keith Koldsbaek, but from his story, in the next few minutes...you will also get to know more about hydroplane race driving legend ...
"Super Bowl Seahawk" trusted God -Clint Gresham
You'll love this story of a young "feeling" kid, who is ADHD, filled with anxiety and lacking in self confidence but ends up as a Super Bowl champion in the NFL and a sought after speaker and author. In this episode we walk through the up...
