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Yesterday, Houston Baptist University presented the Star of Hope with a check, money raised from The Christmas Gift. It was an honor for our show to be included in this event and it was a privilege to meet and interview Hank Rush, CEO of Star of Hope, and Charles Miles, Star of Hope Board of Director, Pastor, holder of 3 degrees from HBU and once homeless himself. These are truly the "good" guys, purpose-driven and showing America it's the right thing, to come alongside the homeless.

it's CHRISTmas time

The other night I spent time with public school's annual homage to Rudolph, Santa and Kwanzaa. Though my 11 year old has explained that his little brother's "holiday" musical used the word Christmas 3 times, I don't remember hearing it, once.

Charles Schulz was adamant about including the biblical story of Christmas in his Charlie Brown Christmas special, though others thought it inappropriate. Charles explained, "if we don't tell the story of Christmas, who will?" So, let me remind you why we celebrate this time of year, with a little help from our old friend, Linus.

the duke

My youngest son, Joel, and I, love John Wayne movies. I recently found a clip on the web that is befitting The Jason Emanis Show...could you imagine having the Duke on the show? You've got to take a minute and listen to John talk about the values he wants to pass down to his new daughter. Wow! is all I could say when I watched this.

After you watch the clip, you'll be thinking what I was thinking, "what's the difference between the Duke and today's action heroes on the silver screen?" Uhhh...strong values?!
Values from Scott Gingold on Vimeo.

anjelah johnson

Was listening to a radio interview tonight and heard a little something funny I thought I would share with you. Anjelah Johnson...


Anjelah's got those strong vaules we love on the Jason Emanis Show. She loves God, her family and Elvis, too. Yes, I know, she's like a Tom Petty song, but imagine living in L.A., working the comedy circuit and having the values of Mitt Romney. Could you do it?

Here's to you Anjelah!

what a night!

What a tremendous response Houston Baptist University and Mission Media Group have received from those who attended The Christmas Gift. And, The Jason Emanis Show was honored to be a part of this special night.

The Star of Hope's own, Charles Miles, was the star of the show. Charles is a pastor, with 3 degrees from HBU and on the board of Star of Hope. But, his life started off with little chance of becoming what it is today.

Charles was born in a rocking chair by a mother of 13 years! He was physically gifted, and ended up as a Ranger during Vietnam. Charles was shot up and sent home, I'll add, he is a Purple Heart recipient. Charles will tell you that he not only was mamed physically in war, but emotionally as well. He began medicating himself and developed addictions.

Inspite of his physical ailments and addictions, he started a very successful company, making nearly $1M in income one year. But, he soon lost everything and found himself on the streets. Charles will tell you that the Star of Hope is what saved his life. HBU accentuated what they started, and now, he's on a mission.

Stay tuned for some clips from our meeting with Charles!