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Our Black History Month series continues with Chicagoan comedian Mac Red. Mac Red is an up-and-coming star in the Midwest comedy scene. You can find him doing shows regularly with The Christian Comedy Network. In March, Mac Red is doing a big show with the Mac Red's Red Room Comedy Experience on Friday, March 18, at All Nations World Assembly in Park Forest. On this episode, we're talking comedy, faith, and diving into Mac Red's testimony. Follow: www.facebook.com/MACREDTHECOMEDIAN / @MACREDTHECOMEDIAN Tickets to MAC RED's RED ROOM COMEDY EXPERIENCE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mac-reds-red-room-comedy-experience-tickets-211951080387 https://macredthecomedian.hearnow.com/it-is-what-it-is-%E2%80%9Ciiwii #comedy #standupcomedy #comedy_show #standup_comedy #standup_comedy_show #OGHG #testimony #faith #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #liftblackvoices

Sharonne Lanier is an actress and director, known for Summer of '67 (2018), Discarded Things (2020) and The 2:11 Home (2021). She also played the civil rights hero Rosa Parks in the 2020 film Son of the South. We talk faith, acting, and Sharonne's journey to faith. As we pay tribute to Black History Month, we'll also hear from Sharonne who is someone we should all study beyond each February. Connect: sharonnelanier.com www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDFWcXPnDwe6PzTDPjJC_w5r24owXJ2HD www.imdb.com/name/nm3591377 Pulled From Darkness - www.facebook.com/HomesickMediaEnt Imposterpastor.com #OGHG #acting #faith #testimony #Jesus #actorslife

Gutty's was founded in suburban Chicago in 2003. The club launched in suburban Indianapolis in 2019. Dozens of amazing comedians have come through Gutty's since they opened, and the comedy club featuring exclusively clean comedy has not only survived, but has grown into two locations, three counting the launch of the new Gutty's Metaverse AND Gutty's School for the Arts, launching February 2! We'll talk comedy, faith, making it through a worldwide pandemic, and how God can cause it all to work together! Find Steve and Gutty's Comedy Clubs: www.guttyscomedyclub.com Indiana: indiana.guttyscomedyclub.com www.facebook.com/guttyscomedyclubIN / @guttyscomedyclubIN Minnesota: minnesota.guttyscomedyclub.com www.facebook.com/guttyscomedyclubMN / @guttyscomedyclubMN NEW!! GSA – Gutty’s School for the Arts: https://indiana.guttyscomedyclub.com/gsa101.html -------------------------- Support Gifts for Glory and Well Versed Comedy: www.patreon.com/gifts4glory The Well Versed Shop: shop.wellversedcomedy.com One Time Gift to Gifts for Glory via Zelle: 304-952-3475 #OGHG #cleancomedy #comedy #GO2GUTTYS #GuttysIN #GuttysMN #faith #testimony #Jesus #ministry

Scott Galbraith is an actor, magician, film maker, round table host, and Italian Plumber. He joins us to talk faith, magic, film, and we may even get into a discussion of one of our mutual favorites: Vindication! Connect with Scott: www.greatscottmagician.com www.facebook.com/tgsmp www.facebook.com/marioplayers www.youtube.com/channel/UCBlUXpT_CYS7FuHGpvvQlEg www.imdb.com/name/nm6685362/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Lucifer and the Father - www.facebook.com/Lucifer-and-The-Father-105608851574939 #OGHG #greatscott #vindication #faith #testimony #Jesus #God #HolySpirit #filmmaking #magic #slightofhand

Christi is an experienced writer, actor, and improv comedian, and joined Well Versed Comedy in fall of 2021. Christi is a fan of comedy and making things up while pretending to know a lot. She has been known to threaten family members into playing games during long holidays. She has studied drama and been involved with theatre since 1992. Christi worked for three years at the Christian Performing Artists’ Fellowship and was a student and intern for the Masterworks Festival theatre program. There she received training from acting coach John Kirby, actor Rich Swingle, actress Patricia Mauceri, director Susan Somerville Brown, and professional improviser Mark Oppenlander of Taproot Theatre Company, among others. Christi is wife to Barry and mother to Haven and is grateful to them for allowing her the time to have play dates with her friends. Find Christi at: christi.wellversedcomedy.com Find Well Versed Comedy: www.wellversedcomedy.com Facebook: @wellversedcmdy Twitter/Instagram: @wellversedcmdy improv@wellversedcomedy.com https://stoneworks-arts.org/christian-performing-artists-fellowship-cpaf/ #OGHG #cleancomedy #laughter #LOL #faith #Jesus #Christian #God #HolySpirit #WellVersed

Actor and Real Estate Agent Todd Terry, lead actor who plays Sargent Gary Travis in the hit crime drama Vindication, joins us for a fun conversation about acting, combining faith with acting, and more! Todd's imdb page: www.imdb.com/name/nm0856086 Vindication: vindicationseries.com www.facebook.com/VindicationSeries - @vindicationseries www.instagram.com/vindicationseries www.youtube.com/user/RettaVisionMP Vindie Nation - Group to connect with fans, cast, and crew of Vindication: www.facebook.com/groups/vindienation Other Projects: Pulled From Darkness: www.facebook.com/HomesickMediaEnt Running the Bases: www.facebook.com/RunningTheBasesMovie Unbreakable Boy: www.facebook.com/unbreakableboymovie Todd Terry Real Estate: www.toddterryrealtor.com www.facebook.com/toddterryrealtor #OGHG #Vindication #VindieNation #Vindination #ToddTerry #JarodOFlaherty #Jesus #Testimony #faith #God #HolySpirit

Legendary Comedian Nazareth Rizkallah joins us for a conversation about comedy, faith, and his testimony. Nazareth has been entertaining crowds for over 25 years! But, there is far more to Naz than comedy. He is a speaker, minister, and is very active in charity work. We're excited kick off the new year with this phenomenal man of God and comedian. Connect with Naz: nazarethusa.com www.youtube.com/user/Nazzman1 facebook.com/comedian.nazareth / Comedian Nazareth www.instagram.com/comediannazareth twitter.com/nazzman Charitable Work Naz is working with: Laughter for All - laughterforall.org Voice of Refugees - vorservices.org A message from Gifts for Glory: As we embark on this new calendar, many churches and ministries are looking for entertainment for outreach events, fundraisers, appreciation dinners, and more…if you’re in the Midwest, would you consider Well Versed Comedy for your next event? We’re a group of fun-loving, Jesus-loving comedians that love the gift of laughter. We do improv shows, improv workshops, and can either set up a speaker or bring a word or testimony as part of our performance. If you’re interested, email us at improv@wellversedcomedy.com. #OGHG #faith #comedy #testimony #Jesus #God #HolySpirit

Essie joined our improv ministry in the spring of 2019, just as we were moving away from the often maligned name of HaHaMen (aka hahahAMEN, Ha Ha Men, etc.) and became Well Versed Comedy. Essie is a school teacher in the Chicago Public Schools system and is married to Donald. Our conversation will be about her faith, her life as a twin, and how comedy came to fit into it all. Read all of Essie's bio at essie.wellversedcomedy.com. Connect with our team at wellversedcomedy.com or on social media @wellversedcmdy. Thank you, purple-planet.com for our Music! #OGHG #cleancomedy #faith #testimony #Jesus #God #HolySpirit #WellVersedComedy #improv

Our guest was scheduled to be Nicci Hejnar, but unforseen circumstances prevented her appearance. So, enjoy these clipe from Well Versed Comedy and Road 2 Eternity Media. About Nicci: She's a wife, a mom, a PK, an actress, a voiceover actor, a Licensed Massage Therapist, and an amazing woman of God. We're excited to share this conversation with the incomparable Nicci Hejnar, one of our amazing performers on Well Versed Comedy (@wellversedcmdy). Nicci: www.facebook.com/niccimassage / @niccimassage www.facebook.com/NicciHejnarActor/ @NicciHejnarActor Well Versed Comedy www.wellversedcomedy.com www.facebook.com/wellversedcmdy / @wellversedcmdy #OGHG #LOL #itsokaytolaugh #faith #comedy #cleancomedy #testimony #Jesus #God #HolySpirit #PKs

Mike Savage is a former radio personality, television news anchor, and criminal mastermind. He served fifteen years, two months, and twenty-eight days in federal prison for international money laundering. Crime was his second life, one that his wife and family knew nothing about until federal agents raided their home. He is currently an adjunct professor teaching Bible, theology, and psychology. He and his wife live on Padre Island in Texas. Mike is the author of A Prisoner's Perspective: Redemption of a Criminal Mastermind, his memoir that won Best in Memoirs at Book Talk Radio Club 2018 Awards. He along with his wife Cynthia Savage are co-hosts at A Savage Perspective podcast. We are blessed and excited to share the story of Mike Savage, host of the A Savage Perspective podcast, and author of A Prisoner's Perspective. Connect with Mike: www.facebook.com/asavageperspectivepodcast / @asavageperspectivepodcast www.instagram.com/mcsavage89 / @mcsavage89 twitter.com/mikesav78418 / @mikesav78418 mikesavagebooks.com A Prisoner's Perspective: mikesavagebooks.com/books A Savage Perspective Podcast: www.spreaker.com/show/a-savage-perspective Dave's Appearance on A Savage Perspective: https://www.spreaker.com/user/asavageperspective/dave-ebert Thank you to purple-planet.com for out theme music! #OGHG #testimony #Jesus #God #HolySpirit #freedom #prisoner #redemption #faith #author #podcaster

Pastor Cary Gordon is the Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Church in Sioux City, Iowa. He's been working on the film Enemies Within: The Church since 2018. He joins us to share the story of the movie, the message he hopes people take from it, the hope they leave the audience with as the movie ends, and also his personal testimony as a PK (preacher's kid) accepting Jesus at 3 years old. Find the film: enemieswithinthechurch.com www.facebook.com/enemieswithinthechurch / @enemieswithinthechurch Connect with Pastor Cary: www.facebook.com/pastorcarygordon / @pastorcarygordon Pastor Cary's Church, Cornerstone World Outreach: cornerstoneworld.org https://facebook.com/Cornerstonewo / @Cornerstonewo ----------------------- Thanks to purple-planet.com for our music! #OGHG #outreach #AmericanChurch #CRT #socialjustice #faith #testimony #Jesus #God #HolySpirit #Bible #enemies

Donnie Stopa is a rising star in the world of Christian Comedy. Be sure to follow Donnie at www.facebook.com/donnietheentertainer(@Donnie The Entertainer) and on Instagram @donnietheentertainer. Watch his videos at youtube.com/user/donniestopa Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties Donnie wasn’t able to join us, but we were able to share a couple of his music videos: I’m So Paleo and Wage Maker. We also teased next week’s episode with Pastor Cary Gordon from Cornerstone World Outreach. We talk about his film Enemies Within The Church. We play the trailer and we’re excited to bring next week’s conversation with you! Find the film: enemieswithinthechurch.com www.facebook.com/enemieswithinthechurch Connect with Pastor Cary: www.facebook.com/pastorcarygordon ----------------------- Thanks to purple-planet.com for our music! #ChristianComedy #OGHG #faith #testimony #CleanComedy #parodies #LOL #Jesus #StepDadBod

Tracy DeGraaf has been referred to as one of Chicago’s best clean female comedians and speakers, and has made a name for herself with her one-woman comedy show “Life Happens Laugh Anyway.” As a Christian and a breast cancer survivor, DeGraaf uses her platform to inspire women spiritually and motivate them to schedule their breast cancer screenings. She likes to tell women “I want you to know Jesus, but I don’t want you to meet Him face-to-face just yet.” Join us as she shares her story and testimony. Tracy is filming a huge comedy special, Comedy That Saves, on Friday, December 3, 2021, in Peotone, IL. Tickets are selling fast, so get yours now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tracy-degraaf-comedy-special-live-taping-tickets-197938367987 Connect with Tracy: www.facebook.com/tracydegraafcomedian / Tracy DeGraaf, Comedian Instagram/Twitter: @tracydegraaf YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/tracyjdegraaf Website: www.tracydegraaf.com Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast - www.podbean.com/user-xyN3qei7gupo Join Tracy's Prayer Team: www.facebook.com/groups/1805689483024808 #itsokaytolaugh #lifehappens #laughanyway #TracyDegraaf #Christian #Comedy #faith #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #survivor #faith #testimony

Burke Sage is an actor/writer/singer born and raised in Michigan. He comes from a long line of talented musicians/singers, although acting was never on his radar until later in life. He is an alum of AMTC, which is very familiar to us as many of our members on Well Versed Comedy also went through AMTC, and he landed a leading role on Investigation Discovery’s new TV series ‘Lone Star Justice.’ Burke joins us to talk about faith, acting, and his leading role in Honest to God, which has a special showing this week in Highland Park, IL. Details at honesttoGodmovie.com. Connect with Burke below: www.facebook.com/burkesageactor / @burkesageactor www.instagram.com/burkesage1 / @burkesage1 twitter.com/TheBurkeSage / @TheBurkeSage www.burkesage.com www.imdb.com/name/nm7668897 Honest to God Movie: www.facebook.com/HTGtheMovie / Honest to God - A Robert Alaniz Film www.honesttogodmovie.com NEXT SHOWING: Thursday, NOVEMBER 11 Show time: 7:10 pm Landmark Theatres 1850 2nd Street, Highland Park, IL As mentioned on the podcast: Point of Grace - The Great Divide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFFFZrWFX4o #OGHG #cleancomedy #itsokaytolaugh #HonesttoGod #acting #faith #testimony #Jesus #God #HolySpirit

She's one half of the O'Brien sisters, the other half a previous guest on the podcast and a current piece of our opening video, and she's just as funny! We're excited to share with you the comedy, the story, and the testimony of Jennifer O'Brien! Connect with the very funny Jennifer O'Brien: www.facebook.com/JenniferOBrienComedy / @JenniferOBrienComedy Instagram: @JenniferOBrienComedy jenniferobriencomedy.com The Jennifer O'Brien Show Podcast: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-jennifer-obrien-show-83557893/ Dave's Episode: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-jennifer-obrien-show-83557893/episode/dave-ebert-big-boy-buddy-love-88018473 The O’Brien Sisters www.facebook.com/obriensisters / @obriensisters #OGHG #cleancomedy #RealHousewivesofQuarantine #theobriensisters #Christ #faith #testimony #God #HolySpirit

Thrive Church Associate Pastor Reichert Zalameda joins us to share his story and his testimony, as well as serving as the Worship, and now Associate, Pastor at Thrive Church, a five-year-old portable church in Lockport, IL. Connect with Thrive Church on Facebook Thrive Church or at www.encounterthrive.com Check out Reichert's podcast "Questions from the Pew." www.worldoutspoken.com/questions-from-the-pew Find it on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/questions-from-the-pew-wos/id1467933807 Pray Away Episode: www.worldoutspoken.com/podcasts/qftp/s3e6-bonus-episode-pray-away Facebook: www.facebook.com/QuestionsFromThePew / Questions From The Pew RFK (Royal Family Kids Camp) Comedy Night: Thanks for Giving Saturday, November 6, 7:30pm at The ROXY, Lockport Benefitting Royal Family Kids- Lockport IL rfkcomedynight.eventbrite.com Thanks to purple-planet.com for our theme music! #PastorAppreciation #PastorAppreciationMonth #testimony #Jesus #MoodyBibleInstitute #faith #worship

After over 18 months, Well Versed Comedy took the stage at Lombard Assembly Church in Lombard, IL, to show appreciation to their host church. Connect with Well Versed Comedy at wellversedcomedy.com FB/IG/Twitter: @wellversedcmdy If you're looking for a home church in the Lombard, IL, area, visit our friends Sundays at 10:30am. Lombard Assembly 447 North Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 www.lombardassembly.org #OGHG #LOL #itsokaytolaugh #cleancomedy #ChristianComedy

Pastor Brian Bougher, lead pastor at Thrive Church, Lockport, IL, joins us as we honor Pastor Appreciation Month. We'll hear about the ups and downs of ministry, the challenges of planting a church, the joys and pains of navigating a church in a pandemic, and hear how he found a relationship with Jesus that led him into ministry. Find out more about Thrive Church at www.encounterthrive.com or on Facebook @encounterthrive. Services are live streamed each Sunday at 10am Central. Watch on our Facebook Live page HERE. Thrive Church YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCLEMMVvvqdeGymrXjL09dVg _____________________ Support the various ministries of Gifts for Glory! Like, Share, Subscribe Well Versed Comedy - Improv Ministry with performances and workshops Facebook/IG/Twitter @wellversedcmdy wellversedcomedy.com Dave Ebert - Speaker, Improv Coach, Improviser, Actor, Pastor Facebook/IG/Twitter/Gab/Gettr @realdaveebert Gifts for Glory Facebook/IG/Twitter @gifts4glory YouTube youtube.com/channel/UCL39rkZ-Lew7gNR257dSJug #OGHG #chuchplanting #ministry #pastorappreciation #testimony #Jesus #God #HolySpirit Music courtesy of purple-planet.com.

Comedian Scott Wood is known for his impressions and his amazing punchlines...in fact, he's known as "Mr. Punchline." He's the host of a new cooking show on Tubi called Something Smells Funny! We will hear about his comedy, including his statement that "Black Wives Matter," and hear his powerful testimony. Don't miss out on Something Smells Funny, which has amazing guests like former Gifts for Glory guest Mark Christopher Lawrence, SNL Legend Victoria Jackson, comedic legend Bobby Collins, and comedian Jimmy Brogan. www.SomethingSmellsFunny.TV www.facebook.com/SomethingSmellsFunny Streaming Now on Tubi: https://bit.ly/SomethingSmellsFunnyOnTubi Director Christopher Shawn Shaw: www.facebook.com/directorCSS www.facebook.com/AnchorProductionsLLC PC TOO: Tips For Doctors, Staff & Patients That Keep Everyone Laughing www.facebook.com/PeeCeeToo www.youtube.com/c/DrWatson missionpediatrics.com Find Well Versed Comedy on Facebook @wellversedcmdy or at wellversedcomedy.com. For booking inquries, email improv@wellversedcomedy.com. Thank you to purple-planet.com for our bumper music! Would you consider being a Patron? We’d love your support at patreon.com/gifts4glory. #OGHG #somethingsmellsfunny #MrPunchline #ScottWood #faith #Gospel #redemption #Jesus #God #HolySpirit #cleancomedy #standup #ChristianComedy #blackwivesmatter

Dorsey Ross isn't supposed to be here. He battled with incredible challenges from the day he was born. The "experts" never gave him a chance. But God. You will be blessed and inspired by his powerful testimony. For information on his book, his ministry, and bringing him to speak to your event, visit dorseyrossministries.com. Social Media: www.facebook.com/dorseyrossministries @dorseyrossministries www.youtube.com/user/revdross30 www.instagram.com/dorsey.ross Dave was on Dorsey's Podcast previously. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../comedy-as.../id1495921329... #OGHG #testimony #faith #Jesus #perseverance #miracle Thank you to purple-planet.com for our bumper music!

From the September 13, edition of the Gifts for Glory LIVE Podcast, Mike Domeny, improv comedian with 321 Improv, and author of Thrown Off Script, shares this #wisecounsel with us. Mike Domeny is a speaker, actor, and author living in New Hampshire with his wife Kelsey and daughter Addy. He is also an enthusiastic tea drinker, bocce ball tosser, Ramen soup experimenter, river rock climber, word rhymer, and cereal-without-milk eater. Since joining 321 Improv in 2011, Mike has traveled the country sharing the joy that can be found in Jesus in this unscripted life. He has a passion for teaching Christ-followers to grow closer to Jesus through the unexpected. Connect with Mike at mikedomeny.com, or on Facebook @mikedomenyimprov Find his Thrown Off Script Bible Study on You Version: https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/24932-thrown-off-script Connect with 321 Improv at: facebook.com/321improv 321Improv.com Would you consider supporting the podcast? We have a Patreon page set up at patreon.com/gifts4glory, or you can Zelle any support to bcgrad2004@hotmail.com #OGHG #improv #testimony #fatih #Jesus #God #HolySpirit #Script Thank you to Purple-planet.com for our theme music!

Mike Domeny is a speaker, actor, and author living in New Hampshire with his wife Kelsey and daughter Addy. He is also an enthusiastic tea drinker, bocce ball tosser, Ramen soup experimenter, river rock climber, word rhymer, and cereal-without-milk eater. Since joining 321 Improv in 2011, Mike has traveled the country sharing the joy that can be found in Jesus in this unscripted life. He has a passion for teaching Christ-followers to grow closer to Jesus through the unexpected. Connect with Mike at mikedomeny.com, or on Facebook @mikedomenyimprov Find his Thrown Off Script Bible Study on You Version: https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/24932-thrown-off-script Connect with 321 Improv at: facebook.com/321improv 321Improv.com Would you consider supporting the podcast? We have a Patreon page set up at patreon.com/gifts4glory, or you can Zelle any support to bcgrad2004@hotmail.com #OGHG #improv #testimony #fatih #Jesus #God #HolySpirit #Script Thank you to Purple-planet.com for our theme music!

This Friday, September 10, is National Suicide Prevention Day, as part of September's National Suicide Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is struggling with those challenges, our host Dave would love to connect with you and hear your story. His personal struggles with depression and suicidal ideations has given him a heart to listen and walk through the valleys with those in that situation. Please reach out to dave@gifts4glory.com. On this episode, we meet Tony Green, a former Vice President for Coca-Cola, where he made millions. Yet, he has also lived homeless and slept on inner city sidewalks. In the humbling, God rescued him from himself! Tony is the author of the new book Triumphant Surrender. Connect with Tony: triumphantsurrender.com On Facebook: Triumphant Surrender - The Book by Tony Green www.facebook.com/Triumphant-Surrender-The-Book-by-Tony-Green-107487784539654 Bookings: triumphantsurrender@gmail.com - 504-384-3888 #OGHG #bethe1to #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #testimony #faith #redeemed #God #Jesus #HolySpirit Thank you to purple-planet.com for our music.

Comedian, speaker, and teacher Leslie Rob, host of Leslie Said What?, available on her Facebook page and on The Creative Motion Network on Roku, joins us to talk comedy, faith, teaching, and share her testimony. You will be blessed with our conversation with Leslie Rob! Connect: www.facebook.com/leslierobscomedy leslierob.com www.instagram.com/leslierobcomedy www.youtube.com/channel/UCH72fq_toSBDYb_u59I3OBQ www.twitter.com/leslierobcomedy Connect with Gifts for Glory Ministries: FB/IG/Twitter: @gifts4glory www.gifts4glory.com Well Versed Comedy: FB/IG/Twitter: @wellversedcmdy www.wellversedcomedy.com Thank you to purple-planet.com for our theme music. If you’d like to support the podcast, consider being a patron at patreon.com/gifts4glory.

From last night's Gifts for Glory Podcast, here is Tony Green's Wise Counsel. See full conversation: https://rumble.com/vm6jt5-triumphant-surrender-with-tony-green.html