Life with Jerry Williams

Jerry reaches into the archive for an interview with Toby Mac from October 2015. Toby had just released the “This Is Not A Test” project and was touring. They talk about the then recent loss of Toby’s dad, the possibility of a dc Talk reunion and how Toby views music as a river that he wants to keep floating along in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry shares thoughts generated by a recent trip to visit family, and how the commandment with a promise impacts family relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry provides a quick recap of the past week’s activity at The JOY FM. Find out more on the website. And check Jerry’s blog too. Website: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/index.php Jerry's Blog: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/jerry/blog/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Keith Avallone, known to CHR radio listeners in New York City, Minneapolis, Dallas and other cities as Hollywood Henderson, shares how he went from a rising radio star to working in Christian radio, becoming a seminary student and now develops his own sports simulation games. Learn more about Keith’s games on his website, Plaay.com. And read more on his story here. https://plaay.com/ https://plaay.com/info_20_years_of_PLAAY.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

On this episode Jerry shares this week’s good news and some thoughts on what it means to be called by Jesus. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry catches up with singer/songwriter Andrew Peterson. They talk about music, Andrew’s songs and influences and more. Find out more about Andrew, his music, books and concerts on his official website: https://www.andrew-peterson.com/ You can see the videos Jerry and Andrew talked about on Andrew’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6MHK9197A3PcRf8tQtDRjQ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry talks with Christian comedian, singer and songwriter Mark Lowry. They discuss Mark’s role in helping to discover the family act The Martins, Mark’s long history in Christian comedy and more. Learn more about Mark on his official website: https://marklowry.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Mike Weaver of Big Daddy Weaver is Jerry’s guest on this episode. Their conversation covers being away from family while on the road, touring with Plum and We Are Messengers, and news on Mike’s brother. Find out more about Big Daddy Weave on their website: https://bigdaddyweave.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Singing sisters Morgan Harper Nichols and Jamie Grace are Jerry’s guests on this episode. Plus a special Super Bowl reference from Luke Smallbone of For King & Country. Find out more about Jamie on her official website: https://jamiegrace.com/ Find out more about Morgan on her official website: https://morganharpernichols.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry talks with Darren Mulligan of We Are Messengers. Find out more about the band at their official website. https://wearemessengersmusic.com/ On the next episode Jerry’s guest is Luke Smallbone of For King & Country. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Singer, songwriter, actress and storyteller Sara Niemietz is Jerry’s guest on this episode. She talks about her latest project, “twentytwenty,” how the pandemic has affected her touring schedule, her time with Postmodern Jukebox, Nuggets the chicken purse and how her faith has sustained her through it all. You can find out more about Sara, order “twentytwenty” and all of her previous projects plus get Sara Niemietz and Nuggets merchandise on her website: https://www.saraniemietz.com/ You can see all of the videos Sara and Jerry discussed, plus many more, on Sara’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaraNiemietz Subscribe to Sara’s podcast, “Saranade,” on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saranade/id1538245786 And here’s the Postmodern Jukebox version of “Don’t Stop Believin’” featuring Sara: https://youtu.be/UngXu2zwF9E --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry catches up with old friend Kathy Troccoli. The singer, writer and speaker shares what she’s been up to and details on upcoming projects. Find out more about Kathy and some of the things she talked about with Jerry on her website: https://kathytroccoli.com/ If you’d like to invite Kathy to your church for an event you can call 615-478-0247. Jerry shares some of Kathy’s videos on his blog here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXcruRH6dbzImLlprX-kd1g On the next episode Jerry talks with indie artist, writer and actress Sara Niemietz. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

As we begin a new year and say good-bye to one of the most trying years in recent memory, Jerry shares reasons to have hope. On the next episode Jerry shares a conversation with an old friend, artist and author Kathy Troccoli. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry takes a quick look back at this year’s podcast and shares some reflections on reflections. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

He had a wonderful life, but didn’t appreciate it until it was taken from him. In this final episode focusing on Christmas, Jerry looks at the character of George Bailey from the classic movie “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Plus Jerry investigates the reasons we say “Merry” Christmas and how the plan for the original Christmas came to be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry takes a look at the role of Mary, mother of Jesus, in the original Christmas story and her place in the life of the church today. Plus the story behind another Christmas tradition and the symmetry in the Christmas story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

In this second episode of Jerry’s focus on characters associated with Christmas, he shares about the one character in Christmas lore with whom he most readily identifies. And a new Christmas feature, the story behind the Christmas tradition. In this episode, the Christmas tree. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry starts a mini-series of episodes focused on Christmas. In this episode he looks into the story of one of the most pivotal yet often overlooked characters in the Christmas story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry talks with Russ & Nancy Brooks, the award winning husband and wife team who host the afternoon show on The JOY FM Alabama. They talk about how they met, Russ awkward attempt at a first kiss, and how their faith has sustained them through trials and triumphs. Find out more about Russ & Nancy on their blog on The JOY FM Alabama website here: https://alabama.thejoyfm.com/russ-nancy/blog/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Mark Hall of Casting Crowns talks with Jerry about the band’s Only Jesus album, the visual album and teaching videos that accompany the project, plus a potential title for Zach Williams’ allegedly upcoming cookbook and more. See the videos from the Only Jesus visual album here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjpsaM8mU489TefX_rKXxRNEUiZttOSK The teaching video for the song The Bridge is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGBbs59rJYc&list=PLPjpsaM8mU4-mouyJXTqIi8fur6GMSmfB&index=2 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry shares a (fairly) recent conversation with Erin O’Donnell. Erin was a singer/songwriter in the mid-1990s through the mid-2000s. She recorded 6 albums and was establishing herself in a crowded field of female singer/songwriter artists. Then she walked away. The desire to be at home with her kids when they got off the school bus each day was greater than the desire to perform. Jerry caught up with her in late 2017 and they talked about that decision. Here’s the link to the audiobook Jerry narrated, “The Haunting Of Monnview Speedway” by Carrie Bates: https://www.audible.com/pd/B08M9S7HTZ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-220600&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_220600_pd_us --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Glen Campbell is featured on this week’s episode. Jerry shares a conversation he had with Glen in 1991, shortly after Glen released a Christian album. They discuss Glen’s faith, his background, including the TV show The Glen Campbell Good Time Hour, his time on the set of True Grit with John Wayne and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry shares a conversation with Danny Gokey from the archives. Danny is an American Idol alumnus and Christian recording artist. They talk about the then current season of American Idol, Danny’s everyday life struggles and more. Next week Jerry goes back to the 90s to share a conversation with the late Glen Campbell. Here’s the link to the article on the top honey producing nations in the world: https://www.trendrr.net/6124/top-10-largest-honey-producing-countries-world-famous-best/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry goes back to the archive for an interview with Luke Smallbone of the band For King & Country. The interview took place in January 2016. The band was going to be part of Winter Jam and would play Atlanta the day before the Super Bowl, which lead to a brief discussion about American football. They also talked about some of the wacky things the band had been up to and how they’ve been handling all of the attention For King & Country has garnered. And Jerry reminisces about the late New York Yankees great Whitey Ford. See the video of For King & Country performing on a Southwest flight here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8JSWnEMB4U You can see the details of the auction of the original Rudolph and Santa puppets used in the original 1964 stop action TV special “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” here: https://profilesinhistory.com/auctions/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-auction-126/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry talks with Jack Griffin, the founder of the Food Finder app and website and one of the 30 people featured by Lay’s Potato Chips in this year’s Smile With Lay’s campaign to raise funds and awareness for Operation Smile. Find out more about Food Finder here: https://foodfinder.us/ You can vote for the movie “I Still Believe,” based on the life of Jeremy Camp. It’s been nominated for a Peoples’ Choice Award. Vote here: https://pca.eonline.com/movies/the-drama-movie-of-2020 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerryw/support

Jerry observes the third anniversary of his father’s passing away by sharing an interview with him recorded on the publishing of his first book. The book is available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Been-There-Done-Robert-Romick/dp/1524598828 On the next episode, a conversation with Jack Griffin, the founder of the Food Finder app and website and one of the 30 people featured by Lay’s Potato Chips in this year’s Smile With Lay’s campaign to raise funds and awareness for Operation Smile. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jerry goes back into the archives nine years for a chat about becoming a grandfather and the challenges of celebrating Christmas with a family spread out over two continents with Steven Curtis Chapman. And, of course, there’s this week’s good news and some thoughts on overcoming evil in this episode of Life With Jerry Williams. Here’s the link to the website with the schedule of all the Christmas movies and specials on TV this year: https://christmastvschedule.com/ On the next episode, a conversation with Jerry’s dad on the occasion of the publishing of his first book, “Been There, Done That.” That innterview was recorded on 5/16/17, and Jerry’s dad would die on 9/8/17. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

They met in the parking lot of a radio station in the early 2000s. Matthew West was cooking up burgers on a charcoal grill, trying to win his way into the hearts of radio program directors. That’s how Jerry met him. In this episode Jerry shares some archive interview segments with Matthew, plus this week’s good news. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode Jerry talks with Bill and Betty Murphy who recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple shares their story and some advice for maintaining a loving, healthy and happy marriage. , Jerry also has details on the National Honey Board’s Queen’s Choice Awards, and of course, there’s this week’s good news. See the full list of winners from the National Honey Board's Queen's Choice Awards here: http://queenschoiceawards.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode Jerry talks with singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp about the changes Jeremy has seen since he began recording and what he and his family do when he’s not on the road. Jerry also shares some thoughts on our responsibility to recognize and meet needs, and of course, there’s this week’s good news. Here's the link to Vin Scully's Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/TheVinScully --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Zach Williams is Jerry’s guest this week and he shares about his side hustle as wannabe chef and cookbook author. Interested in learning more about Apitourism (a travel concept combining bees, beekeeping and memorable journeys)? Check out this article on honey.com: https://www.honey.com/blog/apitourism-a-sweet-travel-trend Here’s the link to the station in the UK that’s been playing all Christmas music since August 25. You’ll need a UK postal code to be able to stream it. https://planetradio.co.uk/magic-christmas/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jerry pulls another conversation out of the archives, this time with the incomparable Amy Grant. They discuss how Amy keeps busy when she's not in the studio or on the road. If you have a romantic “How We Met” story that you’d like to share, email Jerry with details at podcast@jerrywilliamsmedia.com. Keep up with Jerry on his blog for The JOY FM: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/jerry/blog/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jerry introduces a new recurring feature, “How We Met,” with a little help from Jordan Feliz who tells the story of how he and his wife Jamie became long distance high school sweethearts. And Jordan shares the saga of the green couch and more on this episode. If you have a romantic “How We Met” story that you’d like to share, email Jerry with details at podcast@jerrywilliamsmedia.com. Here’s the link to Raina Jain’s website with information on her Hiveguard invention that helps save honey bees from varroa mites. https://rainajain55.wixsite.com/hivegaurd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jerry shares an interview with Lauren Daigle from the archives. Recorded before Lauren had her first #1 single or a platinum record, in this conversation Lauren talks about how she landed her first record deal. Here’s the link to the window swap website Jerry talked about: https://window-swap.com/ And check out Jerry’s TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@jerrywilliamsmedia?lang=en And his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jerrywilliams/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jerry kicks off season 3 getting to know Amy de Graaff, the newest employee at The JOY FM Georgia. Plus some of the items in the news that got him thinking, and a scriptural call to do justice, especially for those to whom it has been denied. Jerry shared a lot of external information, so here are the links he mentioned: His blog on The JOY FM GA website: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/jerry/blog/ Information on The JOY FM GA Joy Crew: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/forms/joy-crew/ Submit a form to be considered as talent for "It's A Southern Thing" unscripted comedy videos: https://www.southernthing.com/calling-all-southerners-you-could-be-featured-in-our-unscripted-videos-2646827338.html And here's the link to the American Bee Project: https://www.americanbeeproject.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jerry shares highlights from three episodes from Season 2, conversations with co-workers Paige Long, Jules Smoak and Carmen Brown. You can hear The Jules Show Podcast here: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/jules/blog/ Carmen's podcast, Off-Air With Carmen is here: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/carmen/podcast/ Keep up with Jerry on his website: http://jerrywilliamsmedia.com/ and his blog on The JOY FM website: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/jerry/blog/ Season 3 of Life With Jerry Williams begins on August 3, 2020. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's another highlight episode from Season 2. This time Jerry talks with three educators about a couple of hot topics for this year. First, it's Dr. Nancy Hinkle of UGA discussing Murder Hornets. Then Jerry talks with two public school teachers, who just happen to be his brother and sister, about the challenges of online learning during COVID-19. Season 3 begins on Monday August 3, 2020! Keep up with Jerry on his website: http://jerrywilliamsmedia.com/ and his blog on The JOY FM website: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/jerry/blog/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, highlights of conversations with two of Jerry's co-workers, Rob Langer and Benji Shepherd. The three of them also host The Finding Joy Podcast, which you can find here: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/finding-joy/podcast/ Keep with Jerry on his website: http://jerrywilliamsmedia.com/ and his blog on The JOY FM website: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/jerry/blog/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jerry features highlights from conversations with three comedians from Season 2: Juan Devevo, who also happens to be the guitar player for Casting Crowns, Michael Jr., and Jeannie Gaffigan, wife and writing partner of Jim Gaffigan. Keep up with Jerry on his website: http://jerrywilliamsmedia.com/ and his blog on The JOY FM website: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/jerry/blog/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In anticipation of his vacation, Jerry shares some memories from childhood vacations. Plus, his two cents on some of the new rules that Major League Baseball will employ in their newly announced short 2020 season. You can see Jerry's blog with highlights from his daily radio show on The JOY FM here: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/jerry/blog/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Carmen Brown of The Morning Cruise on The JOY FM joins Jerry to share her faith journey, from daughter of the town drunk to one of the most respected people in radio today. Find out more about: Carmen’s podcast, “Off-Air With Carmen” https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/carmen/podcast/ Information on Team Freedom https://youtu.be/zUxUJ5ogSEc Hope For Justice https://hopeforjustice.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jerry shares some thoughts on anger, especially in light of recent events in America. Check out Jerry's blog on The JOY FM website: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/jerry/blog/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jerry is joined by co-worker Benji Shepherd. Benji and Jerry, along with Rob Langer, co-host The Finding Joy Podcast (link below). On this episode the discussion looks at the value of self examination, a support system and shared experiences. Find out more about Benji on an episode of The Jules Show Podcast here: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/jules/blog/2019/01/17/benjis-god-story-for-addition-to-redemption/ And here's the link to The Finding Joy Podcast: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/finding-joy/podcast/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Michael Jr. is a comedian and actor. His new movie, "Selfie Dad," releases on June 19. Jerry talks with him about the film, his background in comedy and how he came to faith. For more details on the movie "Selfie Dad" click here: https://selfiedadmovie.com/ Visit Michael Jr.'s website here: https://michaeljr.com/ This episode was recorded via a Zoom video call, so there may be some bonus video material on the way. You can always find that stuff on Jerry's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/jerrywilliamsmedia --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode Jerry talks with co-worker Jules, and explains why he has started calling her "Schultz." Jules talks about life as the mom of 3 young daughters dealing with COVID-19 and more. You can hear Jules' podcast, "The Jules Show Podcast," here: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/jules/blog/ This episode was recorded via a Zoom meeting, so there's video and the plan is to have some bonus material available soon on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jerrywilliamsmedia --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jerry talks with fellow former New Yorker and co-worker Rob Langer. They discuss their parallel careers as well as life away from the Big Apple. You can hear The Finding Joy Podcast, hosted by Jerry, Rob and Benji Shepherd, here: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/finding-joy/podcast/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

They're the world's largest hornets and they've been spotted in North America. Jerry talks with University of Georgia entomologist Dr. Nancy Hinkle about the Asian giant hornets, how deadly they really are and the very real risk they pose to honey bees. If you live in Georgia and think you've spotted an Asian giant hornet (which, honestly, is very unlikely) you can email a photo to the UGA insect ID specialist, Lisa Ames at LAmes@uga.edu. Or you can ship an actual specimen to: Lisa Ames Diagnostic Lab 210 Cowart Building 1109 Experiment St Griffin GA, 30223-1797 Dr. Hinkle suggests putting the specimens in just a spoonful of alcohol (any type), placing them in a waterproof container, then placing that inside a ziplock bag (just in case the 'waterproof' container really isn't), then boxing that up for shipment. Include your name and contact information (cell number, email) so Ms. Ames can let you know the identity. Also, please include your county and the date it was collected. You can hear the Lila McKenzie episode of "The FInding Joy Podcast" here: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/finding-joy/podcast/2020/05/07/episode-13-lila-mckenzie-facing-coronavirus-with-faith/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sometimes it's the littlest things that can provide the most comfort, especially when you're sharing that comfort with someone who is going through something you've already experienced. Jerry shares some examples of that. Also, a little good news from the past week and Jerry spends a little time talking with his middle grandson, Travis, about one of his new creative outlets, and Instagram account featuring a green skeleton. Here's the link to the Harold The Skelleton (yes, he spells it with 2 Ls) on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/harold_the_skelleton/ And here's my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrywilliams/ Contact me at: podcast@jerrywilliamsmedia.com Check the website for bonus material and other goodies: http://jerrywilliamsmedia.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jerry talks with two teachers, who just happen to be his brother Michael and sister Deborah, about how they're keeping their students engaged through online learning. Recorded via Zoom, which means video, so there's bonus material coming. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Long time friend and co-worker Paige Long chats with Jerry about dealing with the coronavirus in a multi-generational household. Get details on the Virtual Bible Study that Paige leads every Monday at 8 PM Eastern here: https://georgia.thejoyfm.com/paige/blog/2020/03/19/spring-2020-vbs-follow/ See bonus material from this episode here: http://jerrywilliamsmedia.com/paige-long-the-outtakes/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There is good news to be found even amidst the coronavirus and all the bad news associated with it, and Jerry shares some of that. He also looks at two things largely absent from today's public discourse. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app