Upcoming Guests
Monday, July 27, 2026
Keith Johnson
Keith Johnson lives in Catalina, Newfoundland; he is strong advocate for his community, and cares deeply for his neighbors. Keith has walked through many challenging and joy-filled seasons thus far in his life journey, including a battle with cancer. Looking back, Keith will tell you he knew God was preparing him to deal with his cancer diagnosis long before he was diagnosed with it. As you will hear in Keith’s story, he was not always a strong believer in God, and had even stopped going to church when he was just a young boy. However, God knew Keith, just as He knows each of His children, and He had a plan and a purpose for Keith which continues to unfold with each new day. Keith met Jesus, His Savior, and his life was changed, his heart softened, and his will aligned to that of His Savior. You will enjoy hearing Keith share his story, and his heart for others will shine through as he does.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Trevor and Lynn Compton
Trevor and Lynn Compton join us to share their poignant story of how Jesus rescued them and their marriage. Individually, and as a couple, they are powerful witnesses to the life-changing impact Jesus can have in a person’s heart and life, if they will but let Him in and give Him control. Their marriage went through a time of crisis and almost ended, but God! God’s Word says, in Genesis 50:20-21 NIV: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children. And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.”
Trevor and Lynn’s marriage has been restored by Jesus, and their Heavenly Father has indeed provided for them and their children. Today, this couple loves to serve their Lord and use their story to help show others there is nothing God cannot do when a person decides to let Him take control!
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Darren and Kathleen Thompson
Darren and Kathleen join us to share about their faith and trust in Jesus and how this personal relationship with their Savior carried them through one of the darkest, most painful seasons of their lives. At the tender age of 18 years, their precious son, Andrew, passed away. There are no words to truly comfort those who grieve, but there is a Comforter, Jesus, Who is “...close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 NIV. Jesus individually met with Darren and Kathleen and provided them with strength, love, grace, and mercy in their time of desperate need. They know they will see their son again, and this gives them great hope as they welcome each new day while waiting for that glorious reunion!
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Judy Mayo
Judy was born with a condition called Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD) and she had no idea this existed until she was 42 years old. Judy has always had a strong faith in Jesus and has lived her life in service to Him as a Salvation Army Pastor. Her love for Jesus poured out of her servant heart in beautiful ways through the years and this love was a blessing to many, most especially her family. Upon learning this new information about her health, and how very serious this condition was, Judy quickly found herself embarking on a medical journey she never saw coming. Judy’s faith, while at times was tested, was only strengthened throughout the most challenging aspects, such as: multiple medical tests, many of which resulted in news that offered little hope, severe illness and pain, and separation from family and close friends when she had to transition from her home in Newfoundland to Ottawa for an undetermined amount of time while awaiting a heart transplant there was no guarantee of. To quote Judy’s words from her written testimony “when asked to share my story I had no problem saying yes, but not because of me or what I’ve overcome, but because I serve a God Who overcomes.”
Friday, July 31, 2026
Mike Freake
Pastor
Evangel Pentecostal Church, Gander NL
Mike was born and raised in Newfoundland, growing up in a little town called Birchy Bay. He never thought he’d do anything in the church because church was not something he enjoyed, but rather it was something he endured. Looking back, Mike remembers being extremely shy, and he struggled with depression and low self-esteem which intensified as he entered his teenage years. Mike blamed God for who he was but this didn’t phase His Heavenly Father who loves each of His children unconditionally. Praise God, Mike did decide to give His life to Jesus while in high school, and in grade 12 he made the decision to go to bible college. The summer before he was to begin college, he went to Manuels NL and volunteered as a camp counsellor at Circle Square Ranch. Mike remembered this from his childhood and seeing the Circle Square Ranch program on television. When he arrived at the ranch, he thought they were wild and crazy, and he didn’t feel he fit in at all. He was almost ready to pack it in and head home, but he didn’t, and from there his life trajectory changed... all for the glory of God. There’s so much more to Mike’s story and your heart will be encouraged as you listen in.
https://www.evangelgander.ca/