Pastor Al Nucciarone of Jerusalem Baptist Church in Jerusalem, Israel is back to continue our conversation about what it’s like to pastor a church in a city where Jesus did much of His earthly ministry, mama’s Italian gravy, meeting Billie playing a mandolin, ministering to prostitutes in Telavi, visiting favorite archeological sites, riding my electric bike in Jerusalem, and sharing faith in Christ with Jews and Arabs. This is part two of a two-part interview.
Pastor Al Nucciarone of Jerusalem Baptist Church in Jerusalem, Israel discusses what it’s like to pastor a church in a city where Jesus Christ did much of His earthly ministry, including His sacrificial death and resurrection for the sins of the world, ministering to prostitutes in Telavi, his latest book, “Holy Land Encounter”, opposition to believing Jesus is the Jewish Messiah, and running Polish/Ukrainian youth sports camps.
An incredible story of heroism, patriotism, honor, and sacrifice as filmmaker Austin Rich and Frank Allen, discuss their documentary film project, Ramblings Of A Bomber Pilot. It’s the story of Frank’s uncle, World War II hero, Arthur Allen, Jr. who as an Army Airforce Pilot at 23 flew bombing raids over Germany in 1943. One World War II assigned to the 94th Bomb Group said after watching, Ramblings Of A Bomber Pilot, “I love that it’s not Hollywood… this isn’t made up. It’s the real deal. It all really happened.”
Amy Simmons, Kari Osborn, and AnaLyn Elliott from the Samaritan's Purse project Operation Christmas Child join us. This ministry collects shoebox gifts filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items—and delivers them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way. Amy Simmons, Kari Osborn, and Analyn Elliot from the Samaritan's Purse project Operation Christmas Child join us. This ministry collects shoebox gifts filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items—and delivers them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way.
Actor Ulises Larramendi who portrays Paul in the TV series, “Paul, The Last Apostle” shares how he landed the role. Larramendi grew up in Cuba and later studied acting and theater during his time in university. He and his wife own and operate a restaurant in Hoston, Texas. Memphian, Oscar Gonzalez is the Executive Producer, creator, and writer for this TV series. The remarkable story of the life of the Apostle Paul is repeated every day as sinful and broken people throughout the world are transformed by God’s saving grace in Christ Jesus. That’s exactly what the creators of “Paul: The Last Apostle” want to capture in this series, because there are many today who need to hear and see how God’s love can change their lives, just as it did with Paul.