Amazing Greats: Crazy great Jesus stories.
Amazing Greats shares inspiring Christian testimonies and faith stories from professional athletes, actors, authors, musicians, and other remarkable guests. Each episode explores how Jesus transformed their lives, strengthened their faith, and worked through both success and hardship.
Host Ric Hansen goes beyond careers and accomplishments to uncover the defining moments when faith became real. Every episode explores hope, redemption, purpose, and the remarkable ways God continues to work through ordinary and extraordinary people alike.
Amazing Greats is building one of the largest libraries of modern Christian testimonies from influential people.
Episodes
103 episodes
Former MLB pitcher Don Gordon: From Pro Baseball to the Mission Field
From the Bullpen to the Mission Field | Former MLB Pitcher Don GordonHe gave his life to Christ at chapel more than a dozen times...it never really stuck.....but finally he surrendered his life to Christ kneeling with a Gide...
When a Rabbi Met the Messiah- Greg Hershberg's transformation
A honeymoon trip to Israel changed everything.Initially raised as an Orthodox Jew in New York, Rabbi Greg Hershberg never imagined he would come to believe Jesus was Israel's promised Messiah. But an unforgettable encounter on Mou...
Braden Bishop Learned Who he Was When major league Baseball Wasn't Enough
Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Braden Bishop lived the dream every young baseball player imagines—making it to the Major Leagues. Braden achieved that dream in unforgettable fashion.His very first Major Leag...
Bonus: God continues to work
One of the unexpected blessings of hosting Amazing Greats has been discovering that many of our guests’ stories don’t end when we stop recording.In fact, some of the most remarkable chapters happen after the interview is ov...
Musician/survivor Becky Nordquist. What If Your Pain Is Where You Learn To Cling?
From Childhood Trauma to Healing Hope with Becky NordquistHow do you trust God after childhood abuse, devastating loss, and years of unanswered questions?In this deeply moving episode of Amazing Greats, Christian recording ...
On fire for Jesus after 50!
A storm with towering waves has a way of stripping life down to what’s real. When Dr. Arnie Cole found himself staring up at water he was sure would kill him, every confident system he’d built collapsed in seconds and a raw, honest prayer rose ...
Brandon Bakke: Lessons From The Bench. On Team Culture And Purpose
What if your greatest impact doesn’t come from center stage… but from the bench?In this powerful conversation, Brandon Bakke—author of Lessons from the Bench—shares how a life spent outside the spotlight can actually shape champ...
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...
