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In this episode of One Body Many Parts, produced by Branch of Hope OPC, the tables are turned as our regular host, John Clayton, is interviewed by Bob Parucha. If you would like to get to know John Clayton a little better, we invite you to listen in!

With work in over 165 movies & TV shows as a professional stuntman AND actor, Mark's podcast gives a fascinating inside Hollywood look at the world of showbiz stuntmen, and what they do. Listen in as John Clayton gets the inside scoop on the intersection between Mark's faith and the work he has done for the past couple decades.

A captivatingly Devout Christian, Jared Krikac tells John Clayton he's led a “wild life” that includes crafting his many talents as a unique hair stylist (Kutz by Kunai) a motor bike aficionado, and WHY & HOW he decided to attend Branch of Hope Church. Learn more about the intriguing Jared Krikac in a new edition of One Body, Many Parts online today.

Recorded shortly before the recent news about his health challenges, Tracy Catron chats to John Clayton about the many benefits of living and enjoying a Godly Christian life. You'll find it thought provoking.

Join Pastor Paul Viggiano and Host John Clayton as they discuss "The Christian Life".

A talented and gifted photographer, and a very courageous cancer fighter. It is a compelling and heartfelt Christian saga of determination, never giving in and a deep and everlasting Christian Faith. Hear it today.

Get to know Peter and Matthew Gregg. Find out what these brothers are passionate about! 

As we all know, Jen Viggiano is the wife of our Pastor Paul. But what is she REALLY like? Check out the latest podcast episode of “One Body Many Parts” to get to know Jen much better!

Join John Clayton as he talks with Pastor Paul about the recent overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision.

Here's a heartfelt, emotional and heartwarming conversation that Julie Hirtzel had with John Clayton. It'll probably surprise you and yes, warm your heart – it might even bring tears to your eyes. BUT that's one of the reasons you'll want to be sure to hear this unique Christian woman called Julie Hirtzel share some of her innermost thoughts about the big C, and the steps she's taking towards beating it. Listen to it tonight.

Winners and Losers. Here's another inspiring Branch Christian Podcast you'll want to hear, because while you may wonder WHY Jose shared what he did, you'll find out what winners bring to the challenges that Jose faced – and yes, won. Indeed, it might very well change YOUR thinking on how YOU can successfully overcome seemingly impossible challenges. You'll hear the answers in John Clayton's Branch Podcast Ministry conversation with Jose Cruz Jr.

In this epside of One Body Many Parts, John Clayton interviews Gino Viggiano. John described this interview as "fun", "lively", "interesting" and one of the most "full throttle" conversations he's ever had. You won't want to miss this conversation as they discuss various topics ranging from acting to politics and everything in between.

In this episode of One Body Many Parts, John Clayton interviews long time Branch of Hope member and Deacon George Tudor. Get to know George, how he came to faith and some of the adventures along the way that led him to Branch!

Join host John Clayton as he interviews Pastor Paul Viggiano on the inaugural episode of "The Christian Perspective".

Ted Oh has served in various capacities at Branch of Hope and recently moved out of state in pursuit of a "dream job"! Get to know more about Ted and his career pursuits in this episode of One Body Many Parts.

Join host John Clayton as he interviews Esteban Hueso about his recent mission trip to Prague with the OPC. In this episode, Esteban shares some of his personal testimony and how he has grown in his desire and ability to share his faith and not be ashamed of Christ. He also discusses mission trips and offers some encouragement for those considering a mission trip in the future.

In this episode, join Pastor Paul as he digs into the topic of addiction. What does the Bible have to say about addiction and how can Christians understand struggles with it? Addiction can come in many forms and God has provided hope and healing through Christ. Listen in to learn more about this important and relevant topic.

Get to know "media man" Don Sprague. Don has been the primary man behind the curtain, so to speak, as he runs the audio/video aspect of our Sunday morning worship services as well as any other event that we might be hosting at our church. In addition to his work in this area, get to know a bit more about him in this conversation with our host, John Clayton.

John Clayton has always been particularly intrigued by Diana Jenkins ability to ask interesting questions during our weekly Q&A time with Pastor. In this interview, John Clayton gets to dive into a conversation with Diana which helps us get to know the wonderful person behind those thoughtful and intriguing questions.

Join John Clayton and Pastor Paul Viggiano as they discuss Pastor Paul's favorite Christian books.

Get to know Grant and Kelly Spear on the latest episode of our One Body Many Parts Podcast. Grant and Kelly were members of Branch of Hope 9 years ago and have lived in several locations since due to Grant's job in the Air Force. They recently completed an assignment in Germany. Be sure to tune in to hear about their adventures--from finding a church in a foreign country, homeschooling 5 kids, to exploring all that Europe has to offer! 

Lights! Camera! Action! Ever wondered where Pastor Paul comes up with all of his movie and pop culture references in his sermon illustrations? Find out on the latest episode of "The Christian Life" with Pastor Paul and John Clayton. Listen in via Apple Podcasts or the Branch of Hope website. 

On the latest episode of One Body, Many Parts--get to know Kenny Veldheer. Kenny and John chat about Kenny's steadfast faith in the Lord, his family, and health challenges. His observations and thoughts about what it means to be a Christian, were/are illuminating, uplifting, inspiring, and gives you things to think about that raise your spirits.

In this episode we meet Branch of Hope members Aaron and Delia Davies. Tune in as host John Clayton speaks with them about raising a large family, how they instill Christian learning and the challenges involved in keeping good discipline in all of them. One of the things that impressed John the most during their conversation is how they encourage their kids to ENJOY the Christian Life and yes, LEARNING more about it...especially at Breakfast!

In his usual way, John Clayton gives us an intriguing glimpse into the life Branch of Hope Elder Mike Amira. Mike Amira has been at Branch since the beginning and offers us a great perspective on the life of Branch from the beginning until now. You won't want to miss this intriguing conversation and get to know a little bit more about Mike and some of the adventures he has been a part of over the years.

In his usual way, John Clayton gives us an intriguing glimpse into the life of the man, Larry Jones. Have you ever wondered why Larry carries an iPad around and not a pen and ink Bible? Well, as with everything Larry Jones does, there's a good reason and you won't want to miss it. Larry is a well-spring of bible knowledge, has a heart to serve the body of Christ and loves coming to Branch every Sunday to hear the gospel, to see Christ exalted and the Word of God lifted up! Tune in to all of this and more on the episode of One Body Many Parts.

This is a fun conversation with Branch of Hope member Jerry Curran, a man who grew up surrounded by love and laughter. You will be sure to find some interesting info in this conversation. Ever wonder why Jerry didn't want to buy an RV or what him and his wife did the day they sold their 1971 VW bus? Did you know Jerry was once a wizard? Find out all this and more in this episode of One Body Many Parts, hosted by John Clayton.

In this episode of One Body Many Part we meet Karen Veldheer. A wife and mother who is passionate about homeschooling, youth ministry and following Christ. Listen in as John Clayton converses with her about her upbringing and how God has been the firm foundation that has allowed her to walk confidently through many different seasons of life!

In this episode, John Clayton introduces us to long time Branch of Hope Member Larry Mauro, a man of many talents. In his usual inquisitive and entertaining way, John pulls some very interesting information out of this conversation and it's one you definitely won't want to miss. From youth leadership to rock and roll to sound editing to puppeteering, this show is guaranteed to teach you things you never knew about Larry Mauro.

In this episode, John Clayton sits down with Dr. Eddie Anorga, a man who has a love for seeing people live healthy lives, both physically and spiritually. Originally from Cuba, get to know how Eddie became a Christian and why apologetics has became one of his foremost interests in the Christian faith.

In this episode, the tables are turned and John Clayton is interviewed by his daughter, Michelle Gregg. There's lots of interesting things to learn about John, but in particular, he tells us about the life skill that got him to be a private guest on Air Force One? What is that skill? Listen in to find out because it's a skill you could start practicing in your life today!

In this episode, John Clayton meets with his very own daughter, Michelle Gregg. Tune in and get to know Michelle and learn about the many ways she serves at Branch.

In this episode John Clayton introduces us to Pauline Corliss, a wonderful woman of God who has been a member at Branch for years. She loves to teach Bible studies and share her rich wisdom with those around her. Listen in and get to know more about a dear saint, Pauline Corliss.

In the first episode of "Ministering The Word" with Pastor Paul Viggiano, Daniel Adrean asks the question "What is The Gospel?" Join Pastor Paul and Deacon Daniel Adrean as they dig into the Word and discuss the most glorious of doctrines in the Christian faith, The Gospel.

Is prayer effective? Can you measure whether or not prayer actually works? In this episode of the Bible Explained, sit down with John Clayton, Jason Gallagher and Pastor Paul as they discuss this question and many others regarding prayer and the Christian life.

On this episode we meet "SuperDeacon" Bob Parucha, a man of many talents. Among other things, he is a Deacon at Branch of Hope Church, a beach volleyball player, and a former soap opera actor! Tune in alongside host John Clayton and get to know a little bit about Bob, how he came to Christ and what brought him to Branch of Hope! You'll also want to find out what Soap Opera gave him his big break into the world of acting!

Chatting to Mike was a revelation as regards what it means to dream, pursue and eventually become, a BELIEVING Christian in the USA. Mike’s journey from far off Taiwan to the sun drenched shores of “Colorful California,” took many surprising, and for a young man, unexpected twists and turns, and why he decided to be a lawyer in America. Tune in to hear Mike’s mesmerizing conversation with John as Mike also talks about finding the right church, and what Faith means.

Sparkling and effervescent, Deb was a joy to engage in a Christian conversation as she related in joyous tones, the “wonderful fellowship” she enjoys at Branch. With an inborn love of travel, she found the opportunity to see other parts of the world with fellow women Christians, not only “Spiritually rewarding,” but also one of building a deeper fellowship with others on the trips. Tune in as John Clayton gives you some insight into her faith, her family and the body of believers at Branch of Hope.

How is it is it possible for someone of Ted’s young age, to be so dynamic, so knowledgeable about so many fascinating subjects, and do it in such a riveting and marvelous “real radio voice?” Equally captivating, is the Christian background that he grew up in, where he was faced with certain “Ancestral career challenges” that his parents wanted him to pursue. Did being a Christian help him make what might be life changing decisions? How does any person in life know what sort of career to pursue in LIFE? Are there benefits to volunteering, especially in a Church environment and, if yes, what are they? Why is Star Wars an integral part of who Ted Oh is? Tune in to hear more of Ted’s thoughts and observations on a wide range of topics and Christian related subjects.

Join us on this episode where we meet Jason Gallagher, Deacon at Branch of Hope and head of the Evangelism Outreach Ministry. Listen in as Jason shares some of the reasons why evangelism has been one of the most exciting and adventurous parts of being a Christian. You won't want to miss Jason's answer to John's question: "What is your conversion rate?" after talking with people for almost 10 years on the streets of the South Bay. Jason also heads up the podcast and radio ministry at Branch of Hope and we discuss some behind the scenes details about that as well!

Continuing last month's conversation, Pastor Paul spends some time responding to a recent article from Beth Moore regarding women in ministry. In this episode, Pastor Paul seeks to differentiate between a doctrinal position based on the proper exegesis of the biblical text and a position held based on an individual's personal sins. In this episode, John Clayton facilitates this dialogue which includes Jason Gallagher and Victor Maldonado.

Are men and women interchangeable when it comes to functional roles in church leadership and in the household? Is our value as a person based on what roles we have in the church or in the family? These are always important questions and we invite you to join us on this episode of The Bible Explained as Pastor Paul digs into these very questions in his usual way, full of both grace and truth.  

Join on on this heart warming episode of One Body Many Parts as we get to know Deacon Patrick Parks. Recently married to his wife Betty, come along and hear an amazing story of love and God's providence and how this couple took the meaning of "Two Becoming One" to a whole new level!

In this episode of One Body Many Parts John Clayton speaks with ruling elder and church administrator Loren Leland. Have you ever wondered what Loren Leland does as our “Church Administrator” well, he not only gave us a marvelous and very insightful peek into that part of Branch, but he also shared some newsy aspects relating to other areas of his life – would you believe the US Marine Corps?

In this episode we speak with Branch of Hope Head of Staff, Daniel Parkins. Daniel's life story certainly has a unique perspective as it relates to the grace and glory of God in the midst of very challenging life trials. We pray you will be encouraged to trust God and find contentment in Him and His plans no matter what circumstance you find yourself in through life as you tune into another episode of One Body Many Parts.

In this episode of One Body Many Parts, John Clayton speaks with Branch of Hope Church Coordinator Debbie Leavitt. Debbie has a gift of bringing people together and is a catalyst for much of the fellowship activities you can find going on at Branch of Hope on a regular basis. In this conversation, we talk a bit about what brought her and her husband to Branch several years ago and we also talk about the Providence of God as a source of comfort, peace and strength in the midst of life's trials.

This feature is a mini-series in our Bible Explained podcast called “What do YOU know about…” Today's episode is about The Gospel! Tune in to learn what exactly the Gospel is and why it is the bedrock of Christianity.

This feature is a mini-series in our Bible Explained podcast called “What do YOU know about…” In this episode we discuss the subject of Baptism and ask the question "Why is Baptism so important?" Join John Clayton as he speaks with Pastor Paul Viggiano about this important topic.

This feature is a mini-series in our Bible Explained podcast called “What do YOU know about…” We begin with the subject of communion and ask the question "Why is Communion so important?" Join John Clayton as he speaks with Pastor Paul Viggiano about this important topic.

Join John Clayton as he talks with Eli Hirtzel about his multiple mission trip adventures with the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. What was it that caused Eli to go without sleep for 50 hours and what is the best advice Eli has for those who want to start preparing for mission trips abroad? Find out these answers and much more on this intriguind episode of One Body Many Parts.

Did you know we have a Hollywood celebrity in our midst? Yes, we really do - and he is world famous in the sport in which he is an expert – Pole Vaulting. In fact it’s this unique talent that got him into a top Hollywood movie where, would you believe, he was asked to do a scary stunt that, we thought, was an almost death defying request. He’s taught Olympic athletes and met Arabian kings, he’s multi-talented and yet another member of the nifty mix of intriguing Christians that combined make up the Branch Congregation. His chat with us was newsy for sure, interesting as all get out and yes, lots of fun too, which is why you’ll want to hear what Anthony Curran has to say in this episode of One Body Many Parts.