Crystal Cathedral

Guest Interviews

Rick Tramonto

Rick Tramonto (RT) is one of the world’s top chefs, and is the former executive chef/partner of the world-renowned four-star fine dining restaurant, Tru. As a high school drop out, Rick started working at Wendy’s hamburgers, and went on to work at Tavern on the Green in New York. Rick has appeared on Oprah, the Today Show, CBS this Morning, Iron Chef America, and as a judge on Top Chef. He has written a book about his personal journey, called Scars of a Chef. Jim Penner (JP) interviews Rick.

Willie Jordan

Willie Jordan (WJ) is the president of the Fred Jordan Mission in Los Angeles, California. The mission was started by Willie's husband, the late Fred Jordan. Every day, thousands of homeless people are fed and clothed by this mission. Sheila Schuller Coleman (SSC) interviews Willie.

Coach Don Meyer

Coach Don Meyer (DM) is the former Northern State Men's Basketball Coach. He is the coach with the most wins in any division in NCAA history. Coach Meyer has received national recognition in various national media outlets including Sports Illustrated, ESPN and Fox Sports. He was named winner of the Jimmy V. Perseverance Award at the ESPN ESPY'S, and in April, was recognized at the NCAA Final Four. In September 2008, everything changed when Coach Meyer was in a car accident which nearly took his life and did take his leg, followed by a diagnosis of terminal cancer. In this new book, How Lucky You Can Be, acclaimed sports journalist Buster Olney tells the remarkable true story of how Coach Meyer's spiritual strength helped him overcome this trial and come out better than ever.

Jim Maxim

Jim Maxim (JM) is proof that miracles do happen, no matter how the odds are stacked against you. As a young adult, Jim was addicted to drugs and alcohol. A near fatal car accident changed his life forever. Jim’s story has been captured in the book Face to Face with God, and is available in bookstores everywhere. Jim Penner (JP) interviews Jim Maxim.