Tragedy struck the Jason Mirikitani family in the form of a Texas auto accident several years ago.  His wife was killed immediately but their baby was unhurt.  Jason’s skull was cracked with a bit of his brain found on his sleeve.  Through a miracle of circumstances, leading in time to a steel plate being placed in his head, which is still there, Jason lived.  He later was called into the ministry of the Gospel of Christ, met and married Christi Boen of St. Louis, MO.  Now they are the parents of crash survivor, Abilgail, and together having given birth to Josiah (JoJo).  Jason’s story can be seen at his website, www.ourrescuer.com.  Sales links for His book, Mile Marker 825, can be can be found at www.milemarkerbook.com.  An incredible story you don’t want to miss!

After nearly 63 years of marriage, Jim Bounds said: “I respect Doris more now than the day we married!” Just a few months after a radio interview with Doris Bounds (available for on demand listening on this website), this precious lady went to be with the Lord she loved so much and served so well. Doris was amazed once she stopped to count the number of home countries of the internationals that she and Jim had hosted in their home: 46 that she could remember! Indeed, especially upon her “Homegoing,” her large family and many friends, including scores of international, all “…rise up to call her blessed!” During the interval between Doris’ death and her funeral, Philippines’ native Ed Moncada -- Minister to International Students for the Missouri Baptist Convention -- and I reflect on the beautiful, very-Jesus-like life of Doris Bounds. Within a week of her death, as she lay on her bed, Ed went to her home in North St. Louis, MO, County. They joyfully shared a one-on-one experience of worshiping Jesus. They had “church” together. – This interview ranks right at the top of the most moving radio experiences of which I have ever been a part.

Jeff Moody has pulled together a most unlikely group of men who once were shattered and hopeless but now are full of hope and love.  The offer is for many individuals and audiences, including hopeless youth in juvenile detention centers.  More is available at www.uboutreach.org, the source of most of the material below:  

• Jeff Moody’s music career was nearly destroyed.
• Chris Keith: What do you do when, as a 5yr old, you wake up in a hospital bed and are the only surviving member in your family? What do you do when the person you trusted most tries to kill you? 
• Brryan Jackson  --  An Infant Injected with AIDS by His Father, Now a Messenger of Hope.  Brryan’s remarkable story is of survival. When he was 11 months old, his father injected him with AIDS infected blood to avoid paying child support. At age 5, doctors believed they had done everything they could to save the young boy’s life. Without hope, he was sent home from the hospital to die. By God’s grace he defied the odds. Now 18, Brryan recently graduated from high school.  Rejected his entire life, Brryan’s story of God’s embrace will inspire you. After making national and worldwide news, you will be moved by the faith of this young man who loves Jesus.
• Kenny Crease…From serving a life sentence in prison to serving God.
• Shawn Huckaba … Thursday, July 28, 2005. Shawn’s family was on their way to Six Flags, St. Louis, MO when the minivan his wife, Angi, was driving was rear ended by a dump truck. A day that began with expectations of fun and excitement turned deadly less than a mile from their destination.  Everyone in the minivan was killed when, in that moment, Shawn lost his wife, Angi, his two youngest sons, Jacob (9) and Joshua (7), as well as Angi’s younger brother Brett (15) and sister Amy (17).  His oldest son, Alex (10), was attending a week of church camp at the time of the accident and was the only surviving member of his family.

Again … read more at www.uboutreach.org and listen to the radio conversation with Jeff Moody here.

The story of 24-year-old Megan Moss and her need for a new heart received great media attention in the St. Louis, MO region.  She and her dad, Wayne (principal of the elementary school of North St. Louis County Christian School), talk about the gripping story: awaiting a donated heart, the medical people finally told her parents that even if it came, it would be too late to save Megan’s life.  The parents and friends prayed.  Within hours a heart arrived and the operation occurred.  Listening to Megan Moss in this radio conversation, recorded just a few weeks after the surgery, is compelling proof that Megan Moss and those who prayed for her were graciously granted a miracle from God.

Megan is herself a graduate of the very fine North County Christian School (www.nccsedu.org).  They are hopeful and prayerful that parents who want their children to daily receive biblical values in their education will take a good look … and seriously, prayerfully consider … North County Christian School.  They invite your call and/or visit.

12-year-old Eric Joshua Munoz serves as Spanish to English translator in his pastor-father’s church in Guatemala.  He was my youngest radio guest to date other than my granddaughter (who read the Christmas story on air).  Eric warmly and clearly shares the Gospel of Christ as he tells of his own spiritual journey under the loving leadership of his parents.  Already he senses a “call” from God for special ministry service.  You will be impressed as to how well he handles himself in our radio conversation.  Eric was in the United States as a guest of Bryan and Vicki Brand, founders of the Jesus Name Project (www.jesusnameproject.com).  He would be delighted to receive an email from you and can be written at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

From www.zambiahope.org: “Zambia is an African country hard hit by the HIV/AIDS pandemic, with almost one million of its residents infected by the killer virus, and some 90,000 already having died from it. Suffering is widespread, exacerbated by the poverty that affects eight of ten Zambians, but none suffer more than the children made orphans when their parents die of the disease. These children face a bleak future, without parents to care for them and little if any assistance offered by the state. The United Nations estimates there are some 1,250,000 orphans in Zambia.

“In 2001, Adamson and Anne Musonda decided to do something to help the children made orphans by AIDS in their native Zambia. They started by providing the basic food, clothing and school supplies needed by 400 children in a poor area of Lusaka, the capital, but soon realized they would have to develop long-term programs to help the children build productive and successful lives. In order to organize and expand their activities effectively, the Musondas set up Zambia Hope International with a base in Lusaka and an office in Missouri to facilitate international support.  See www.zambiahope.org.”

The background: Tim Tebow has emerged as a great collegiate football player and role model to millions. During a medically troubled pregnancy, his mother was advised to abort.  She didn’t.  The result?  Tim Tebow, Heisman Trophey winner, quarterback of the University of Florida Gators, always one of the top teams in the country when he was the team’s quarterback.  When Focus on the Family found the financing, Tim and his mother were recorded for what is assumed to be a very family friendly, preciousness-of-life statement made for television and the Super Bowl audience, which hardly anyone has seen, including the critics.  The National Organization for Women (NOW) and others have brought pressure on CBS (who will televise the game) to cancel the ad.  We should all thank the critics, for they have called great attention to the Tim Tebow message and will only increase its viewing…by millions.

In the 1970’s Mary Nelson of St. Louis, MO saw the Francis Schaffer film series: How Shall We Then Live.  She was greatly moved and pondered why so little was being done to save the lives of unborn children.  In response, she convened some friends and soon founded what became the first in a series of a Pregnancy Resources Centers, now known as “Thrive.”  An estimated “ …40,000 women have been touched by THRIVE.”  Thousands of babies have been saved through this great ongoing ministry … though Mary has never married and has no biological children of her own.

Author of a new book, Vignettes of Hope, Mary Nelson shares stories of changed lives of many women with whom she provided Biblical wisdom and guidance.

Mary can be contacted by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it