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“We are now approaching lunar sunrise, and for all the people back on Earth, the crew of Apollo 8 has a message that we would like to send to you. “‘In the beginning, God created the Heaven and the Earth. And the Earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters, and God said, “Let there be light.” And there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good, and God divided the light from the darkness.'” Episode sponsors The Star-Blessed by Angie Dickinson Realm Makers 2026 Conference & Expo Land of Giants by Laurie Christine Wisdom and Wonder Conference & Expo Mission update New at Lorehaven: new reviews, upcoming super search Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild Plus the Lorehaven Authorship to help terraform Christian fantasy Stephen heads to Houston to hype space missions April 25 at Houston Christian University's Wisdom & Wonder Conference The crew of Apollo 8 in 1968 (NASA) 1. Past astronauts paid tribute to Christianity Dec. 24, 1968: Apollo 8's crew was the very first to orbit the Moon. These astronauts were Bill Anders, Jim Lovell, and Frank Borman. And they read from Gen. 1:1-10 (in the King James Version). But the Judeo-Christian roots of NASA go even deeper. General ideas: this is a generation still shaped by World War II. Some call this “positive world,” when churches/faith were in vogue. So was the actual gospel, co-mingled with “cultural Christianity.” Rocket engineer Wernher von Braun was one confessing Christian. These men did not just affirm Jesus as Savior but God as Creator. “And God said, ‘Let the waters under the Heavens be gathered together into one place. And let the dry land appear.' And it was so. And God called the dry land Earth. And the gathering together of the waters called he seas. And God saw that it was good.” And from the crew of Apollo 8, we close with good night, good luck, a Merry Christmas and God bless all of you—all of you on the good Earth. Apollo 8 Commander Frank Borman, Dec. 24, 1968 Many early astronauts publicly acknowledged Christ or religion. Among these were Captain Jim Lovell and Col. Buzz Aldrin. Aldrin, a Presbyterian, took a secret Communion on the Moon. During a pre-splashdown broadcast, he also read Psalm 8:3-4: “When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou has ordained; What is man that thou art mindful of him? And the Son of Man, that thou visitest him?” According to a 2019 Catholic Sun article: It turns out Aldrin's religious faith is not an anomaly. In fact, the 29 astronauts who visited the moon during the Apollo program were a generally religious cohort. According to NASA, 23 were Protestant and six Catholic, with a high proportion of them serving as church leaders in their congregations. The astronauts didn't talk publicly about their faith very much, but that's largely because NASA started clamping down on public expressions of faith after the famous Christmas Eve Bible reading of Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon. So we can't ignore these 1960s-era acts of culture war. People didn't just get bored or naturally tired of public faith. They got intimidated and silenced by angry atheistic activism. Not the same as “classic humanism” mixed into scienctific pursuits. That often has Christian-based virtue, just without God or Christ. Ultimately this deconstruction kills the “science” it claims to love. Which leads to present-day selection bias among astronaut heroes. Captain Victor Glover, pilot of Artemis II in 2026 (NASA) 2. Present astronauts praise God, even Jesus “Good Earth.” Reading the Apollo 8 transcript, Stephen teared up. We've also heard that phrase recently repeated around Artemis II. Key point: you can't get far off Earth without loving this good Earth. You need to love God's creation, natural law, math, and science. And you must value knowledge, wisdom, adventure over comfort. Regardless of personal faith, you must acknowledge higher Good. This is what we saw most recently among Artemis II Among these, Captain Victor Glover is the most recently famous. You've likely seen his quotes circulating around social memes. In the Orion capsule named Integrity, Glover said this for Easter: I don’t have anything prepared. I think these observances are important. And as we are so far from Earth and looking back at the beauty of creation, I think for me, one of the really important personal perspectives that I have up here is I can really see Earth as one thing. When I read the Bible and I look at all of the amazing things that were done for us, who were created [to be]—you have this amazing place, this spaceship. You guys are talking to us because we're in a spaceship really far from Earth. But you're on a spaceship called Earth that was created to give us a place to live in the universe, in the cosmos. Maybe the distance we are from you makes you think what we’re doing is special. But we’re the same distance from you. And I’m trying to tell you—just trust me—you are special. In all of this emptiness—this is a whole bunch of nothing, this thing we call the universe—you have this oasis, this beautiful place that we get to exist together. I think, as we go into Easter Sunday, thinking about all the cultures all around the world, whether you celebrate it or not, whether you believe in God or not, this is an opportunity for us to remember where we are, who we are, and that we are the same thing, and that we’ve gotta get through this together. After returning, Glover shared similar thoughts to his neighborhood: Some of us have never met before and you know whose fault that is? Ours. So, let's choose to do this. Let's be this more. Let's be neighbors. I don't know if you heard me say it, but God told us to love Him with all that we are and love our neighbors as ourselves. I love you. This too went viral. And many people said, “He's sharing gospel!” Back to our previous question: is this the gospel? Yes and no. It's part of the gospel. But not the whole thing. And that's okay. It's okay to “preach” part of gospel if it's part of the whole thing. And assuredly, Victor Glover knows and confesses the gospel. Source: this Focus on the Family Daily Citizen article (April 26, 2023): Glover is bold and candid about the importance of his Christian faith in his life – and how we all need to see ourselves as sinners in search of hope and help. “No matter how long we've been in this, whether you're a preacher, an elder, or a deacon, brand new in your faith walk, we all need to be growing he told a Texas church audience last year. “We have a sin nature, and we need Jesus. Jesus is that bridge that spans sin.” Captain Barry “Butch” Wilmore retired from NASA in 2025. (NASA) Several other astronauts publicly confess Jesus as Lord and Savior. These include Col. Jeffrey Williams and General Charlie Duke. In 2025, Captain Barry “Butch” Wilmore was stuck aboard the ISS. He's since retired and now enters the Christian conference circuit! Captain Wilmore retired from NASA on August 6, 2025, after an illustrious career spanning 25 years. He feels called to use his experiences as an astronaut and his passion for astronomy to share the good news of God's Word. He joined fellow astronauts Colonel Jeffrey Williams and General Charlie Duke in speaking at the Astronaut Encounter, where the three shared their personal testimonies and incredible stories. Captain Barry Wilmore, Answers in Genesis bio, undated We can't imagine the responsibility of practicing faith in this space. And yet we know just soaring about Earth declares God's glory. Commander Reid Wiseman shared a similar story on April 16: When I got back on the on the ship—I’m not really a religious person—but there was just no other avenue for me to explain anything or to experience anything. So I asked for the chaplain on the Navy ship to just come visit us for a minute, and when that man walked in, I’d never met him before in my life. But I saw the cross on his collar, and I just broke down in tears. It’s very hard to fully grasp what we just went through. Not all astronauts are Christians. Not even if they speak of God. But they're doing amazing work in God's world for His good Earth. Jesus might say, “You are not far from the Kingdom” (Mark 12:34). 3. Future astronauts need space for Jesus Already we see “moon joy” that atheism cannot logically justify. Moreover, Space Race 2.0 isn't just trying to beat the enemy. This version truly seems to be built on more sustainable energy. At the very least it's built on Christianity-derived humanism. And it's based on hard work leading to merit and real achievement. If it's infected by false humanism and Sexualityism, it will collapse. Navelgazeitis will blind us, unable to gaze upon God's heavens. Astronauts can't live on that stuff. They'd never get off ground. For their jobs, they can certainly subsist on Christian principles. Those will get them to the heavens, to moonbases, and to Mars. But to gain New Heaven and New Earth, we need Jesus personally! Com station Top question for listeners Have you met faithful Christians working with a space program? Next on Fantastical Truth You've likely met some Christians who emphasize safety for children rather than preparing them for spiritual conflict. That's why some more genteel-churchy responses to pop culture have said “it's useless” or else “stay away” from stories like Harry Potter, Doom, or Dungeons and Dragons. So is it any wonder that a top-selling subgenre among young male readers is LitRPG, often with totally epic and jacked soldier good guys (maybe with mech suits) who slay evil aliens and demons?

In spring 2026, social media platform X field-tested a new feature. Thanks to AI advances, with little fanfare, we now have universal translators. And suddenly the “curse of Babel” was temporarily lifted. Americans, Japanese, and Koreans began sharing their love of foods, patriotism, and fantastical stories. But for decades already, people around the world have found the wonder of creativity from overseas—manga, anime, games, and music. Why do we love these stories?[1. Photo by Branden Skeli on Unsplash.] Episode sponsors The Star-Blessed by Angie Dickinson Realm Makers 2026 Conference & Expo Land of Giants by Laurie Christine Above the Circle of Earth by E. Stephen Burnett Mission update New at Lorehaven: new reviews of Perplexity and Sanctified Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild 1. Today every story can become localized To recap: God made people originally to act as one human family. Sin broke those relationships (Gen. 3), leading to global corruption. God's global Flood rebooted the world (Gen. 6-9). Generations later one humanity shared in evil. So He confused languages (Gen. 11). People now live with distinct cultures, all human yet divided. Pentecost showed a glorious reversal of this division (Acts 1-2). Radio and internet also shortened com distances between nations. Side effect: this makes us feel all crises are equally important to us. But, great benefit: this allows us to share in one another's stories. Auto-translate is not new, but recently on X it became default. These “universal translators” with AI are erasing language barriers. Japanese and Americans bonded over shared food, music, culture. And now Koreans and others are joining the conversations. So far it's wholesome and humanist (in the best possible way). People love their cultures most, and like others who do the same. Yet many fans have liked Japanese and Korean media for decades. 2. Fans love Japanese manga, anime, music Zack spent much of his childhood spent inside Japanese-created fantasy worlds. Stephen grew up enjoying cartoons that turned out to be anime: The original 1980s Superbook biblical fiction series 1 and 2 The lesser-known New Testament-focused The Flying House All voiced by the English dub cast of Kimba the White Lion Must credit televangelist Pat Roberton's original CBN station They worked with Tatsunoko Production before anime was cool Stephen has also grown to love Miyazaki films and newer anime. Manga makes half of graphic novel sales. Western comics rarely crack top ten. Lots more manga get produced into anime, so it's a dual format appeal. American comics tend to focus on superhero reboots from DC or Marvel. Meanwhile, manga spans nearly every genre of fiction. Manga focuses on adventure and achievement, rather than vanity. Manga focused on craftsmanship and audience, not sociopolitical agendas. Japan has much less influence Christian, yet creators address biblical themes. Many of them are at least familiar with the Bible as literature. So you'll get a Chrisitan missionary-focused plot arc in Rurouni Kenshin Or late-breaking messiah motifs and a “pastor” character in One Piece. 3. Fans also love K-dramas and K-pop Korean-made fantastical stories are also taking the world by storm. Both our wives enjoy a Korean original export: K-dramas. Many of them are whole-hearted tropey, romantic-dramedy. And many have fantastical elements, like modernized mythology. Then of course there's the music. Many K-pop artists love Bands like Stray Kids and A-Teez overtly tribute Western fantasy. Stray Kids teamed up with Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool for “Chick Chick Boom.” A-Teez has a whole post-dystopian dimension-jumping narrative. And recently, A-Teez's song “NASA” got used in Artemis II Korea has more evangelical Christian influence than Japan. That's likely why K-Pop Demon Hunters felt almost Christian. Certainly the movie well portrayed fallen “demons” and human redemption. The Holy Spirit can take the Gospel across any language barrier. Many Christians think “speaking in tongues” was for apostles only, now fulfilled. Other thinks it's a “private prayer language,” not actual languages spoken today. Either way, we have stories and technological tools that help bridge cultures. May the Lord use this to spread the best fantastical stories across the world May we share the gospel to “all tribes and peoples and languages” (Rev. 7:9). Com station Top question for listeners What are your favorite fantastical stories from other lands? Next on Fantastical Truth The late Captain Jim Lovell aboard Apollo 8 read Genesis 1 from orbit on Christmas Day. Col. Buzz Aldrin aboard Apollo 11 took secret Communion on the Moon. Captain Butch Wilmore spent time on the International Space Station and will speak at next month's Teach Them Diligently conference. More recently Captain Victor Glover aboard Artemis II, en route to a lunar flyby, shared pre-gospel thoughts about God's wonderful creation of planet Earth. Why do so many astronauts and faithful staffers of NASA take their biblical beliefs out of this world?

Captain Jim Lovell, commander of the doomed Apollo 13 space mission to the Moon. Jim, who died this month at the age of 97, tells how he helped guide his stricken craft safely back to Earth after it suffered a near catastrophic explosion in an interview first broadcast in April 2020 on the BBC series 13 Minutes to the Moon. He talks to Kevin Fong about the doomed Nasa mission, from the shocking moment of the explosion to the enormous relief of splashdown. Lovell shares the story of the lunar landmark he named in honour of his wife. And he reflects on survival, the global impact of Apollo 13, and what it meant to finally come back to Earth.(Image: Jim Lovell, Credit: Nasa)

Commander and Astronaut James A. Lovell, Jr. – died Thursday at the age of 97. He was one of the three-man Apollo 13 spacecraft crew that set for the moon in April 1970.  In 1970, the Apollo 13 spacecraft launched from the Kennedy Space Center. It captured the world's attention as America's third attempt to get to the moon. But after only two days, an explosion crippled the spacecraft and changed its mission: Get home safely.The three astronauts onboard, and dozens of flight controllers on Earth, labored for days to solve one challenge after another.Captain Jim Lovell commanded that mission—after a series of historical firsts with his flights on Gemini 7, Gemini 12, and Apollo 8.In 2020, 1A's Todd Zwillich spoke to the captain about that historic flight on its 50th anniversary. We revisit the conversation. Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.  Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Welcome to the 200th episode of West of Knowhere! Join hosts Levi and Shane as they delve into an eclectic mix of topics, starting with the somber news of Apollo 13's Captain Jim Lovell's passing. Reflecting on his legacy, the discussion shifts gears to tackle contemporary controversies. In a lighter yet contentious segment, the hosts engage with the media frenzy surrounding Sidney Sweeney's denim ad campaign, which has sparked debates over its perceived implications. The conversation then pivots to an analysis of the revamped presidential Council of Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, highlighting the eclectic and questionable selection of its members. Adding to the whirlwind of stories, the episode also covers the tale of a trophy hunter meeting an unexpected fate in Africa, offering a moment of irony amid the news. Finally, in the thought-provoking 'Amity Asshole' segment, a heated discussion unfolds on the appropriateness of punishing children for racist remarks, providing listeners with plenty of food for thought. Don't miss this engaging blend of humor, controversy, and reflection as Levi and Shane invite you to ponder the world west of ordinary. Linktr.ee/wokpod https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jim-lovell-dies-age-97-apollo-13-commander/ https://www.readtpa.com/p/the-sydney-sweeney-jeans-ad-backlash https://www.huffpost.com/entry/millionaire-texas-rancher-killed-buffalo-hunting-south-africa_n_6894cf5ee4b015bc25049cd7 https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tua-tagovailoa-is-not-too-sure-how-he-landed-on-the-presidents-council-on-sports-fitness-and-nutrition

Welcome to the 200th episode of West of Knowhere! Join hosts Levi and Shane as they delve into an eclectic mix of topics, starting with the somber news of Apollo 13's Captain Jim Lovell's passing. Reflecting on his legacy, the discussion shifts gears to tackle contemporary controversies. In a lighter yet contentious segment, the hosts engage with the media frenzy surrounding Sidney Sweeney's denim ad campaign, which has sparked debates over its perceived implications. The conversation then pivots to an analysis of the revamped presidential Council of Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, highlighting the eclectic and questionable selection of its members. Adding to the whirlwind of stories, the episode also covers the tale of a trophy hunter meeting an unexpected fate in Africa, offering a moment of irony amid the news. Finally, in the thought-provoking 'Amity Asshole' segment, a heated discussion unfolds on the appropriateness of punishing children for racist remarks, providing listeners with plenty of food for thought. Don't miss this engaging blend of humor, controversy, and reflection as Levi and Shane invite you to ponder the world west of ordinary. Linktr.ee/wokpod https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jim-lovell-dies-age-97-apollo-13-commander/ https://www.readtpa.com/p/the-sydney-sweeney-jeans-ad-backlash https://www.huffpost.com/entry/millionaire-texas-rancher-killed-buffalo-hunting-south-africa_n_6894cf5ee4b015bc25049cd7 https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tua-tagovailoa-is-not-too-sure-how-he-landed-on-the-presidents-council-on-sports-fitness-and-nutrition

Dr. Sky interviews Captain Jim Lovell, a former astronaut and retired United States Navy Captain renowned for his significant contributions to space exploration. The conversation, recorded in December 2014, covers Lovell's illustrious career, including his pivotal roles in the Gemini 7, Gemini 12, and Apollo missions. Lovell recounts his experiences in space, highlights key moments such as the Apollo 8 mission's historic lunar orbit during Christmas 1968, and the perilous Apollo 13 mission where the crew ingeniously overcame a critical failure to return safely to Earth. The episode concludes with Lovell's advice to young aspiring professionals and his vision for the future of space exploration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 14, 1970. Apollo 13 is a quarter million miles from Earth, speeding towards the Moon, when a sudden explosion rocks the ship. Against all odds, the astronauts pull off one of the most remarkable survival missions in NASA history. 55 years after this harrowing flight, Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell explains exactly what it took to save his spaceship. Special thanks to Captain Jim Lovell, John Uri, Steven Barber and Vanilla Fire Productions. **This episode originally aired April 13, 2020. To stay updated: historythisweekpodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Captain Jim Lovell, who was the commander of Gemini and Apollo missions, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what he thinks of the Netflix documentary “Apollo 13: Survival” and an achievement that he is most proud of. He also discusses how he feels about the Apollo 8 mission and how it pioneered the way for Apollo 13, as […]

Captain Jim Lovell, who was the commander of Gemini and Apollo missions, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why he decided to settle in Lake Forest and what he enjoys most about the community. He also discusses who had an influence on his job field, how he became interested in astronomy, and the highlight of his career.

Dr. Claude Berube, Director of the USNA Museum, and Dr. Jerry Hendrix, a retired Navy Captain and former Director of the Naval History and Heritage Command, interview Captain James Lovell, USN (Ret), USNA Class of 1952 and NASA Astronaut

Apollo 13, one of the most remembered moments in the history of NASA. By April of 1970 going to the moon had become almost "ho hum". The television networks did not even bother to show the inflight special broadcast from the spaceflight.  Then when the Astronauts were preparing their ship for the long voyage to the moon, BAM!! An explosion, followed by the calm immortal words of mission Captain Jim Lovell back to the Mission Control Center..."Houston, We have a problem." If you have seen the movie you know it was high drama as the spacecraft ended up crippled and good old American ingenuity had to kick in in order to bring the three Astronauts home. This is that story, as recorded live in real time.  Over and over again, our three astronauts Jim Lovell,  Fred Haise and Jim Swigert and all of their expert associates on the ground at Mission Control have to overcome life threatening obstacle after obstacle until they finally land in the Pacific back home here on Earth. For over the next hour listen in at NASA's finest hour as the World comes together once again to pray that our men make it home, on a wing, a prayer, and a roll of Duc tape. 

Jim Lovell, former NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the launch of Blue Origin's New Shepard and the future of human exploration to space.

Captain Jim Lovell has travelled further into space than any other person and is one of only three to travel to the moon twice. Possibly even more profound, he has witnessed more than 260 sunrises from space.  Infamously the mission meant to be his third trip to the moon, Apollo 13, was cut short when a tank exploded. When I first spoke to Jim in July of 2018, I was in awe – he has been a hero of mine since I was a boy. Today, I revisit parts of that historic conversation because it has never been more relevant. As we're each faced with our own unique challenges today, let Jim's guidance on staying mentally strong in the face of unforeseen adversity inspire you. SHOW NOTES: When the odds are that long, how do you respond? “We thought about what we had to overcome, specifically: We had to figure out how to get back on course to get home. We had to decide what we had to turn off to save critical energy. We had to realize that each time we, we were slowly poisoning ourselves with carbon dioxide. We had to learn how to connect our current system to the old one because they weren't built to connect. Did you enjoy Jim Lovell's adventurous spirit? Listen to our entire conversation including what inspired his dream of going to space, meeting his wife and so much more on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 90.

Captain Jim Lovell, who was the commander of Gemini and Apollo missions, joined Bob Sirott to reflect on Apollo 13, the mission that launched 51 years ago, and to look back at the events of the mission that continue to remain engraved in his mind. (Plus, Bob asks him about some diet tips!)

Best wishes to SpaceX's Demo-2 mission, particularly Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, on the big launch today.This launch may not be getting the attention of some past missions. Which is reminiscent of Apollo 13. I hope this mission is safe and successful for all involved.Here is our interview with Captain Jim Lovell recently on the 50th anniversary of that historic mission: Apollo 13.

April 14, 1970. Apollo 13 is a quarter million miles from Earth, speeding towards the Moon, when a sudden explosion rocks the ship. Against all odds, the astronauts pull off one of the most remarkable survival missions in NASA history. On the 50th anniversary of this harrowing flight, Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell explains exactly what it took to save his spaceship.Special thanks to Captain Jim Lovell, Steven Barber and Vanilla Fire Productions, www.vanillafire.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2020 continues its roaring start on Wall Street with stocks popping to record highs. The markets cheered the signing of the phase one U.S. China trade deal, the U.S. Senate passage of the USMCA trade agreement, strong retail sales and corporate earnings. Art Hogan, Chief Market Strategist, National Securities, discusses the record shattering week and outlook. Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles reacts to the latest trade news. An American hero is honored in Beverly Hills: Astronaut and naval aviator Captain Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 receives the Living Legends of Aviation Award and the Jeff Bezos Freedom’s Wings Award. Steven Barber, documentary film producer, on new plans to honor Captain Lovell for the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13 this year. The 2020 outlook on residential and commercial real estate discussed with Jonathan Lee, Principal & Managing Director, George Smith Partners and Jeff Lazerson, President, Mortgage Grader. LA County Assessor Jeffrey Prang reminds L.A. County homeowners how they can save on their property taxes. Support the show.

Captain Jim Lovell was the Spacecraft Commander of Apollo 13. The mission was meant to be the third moon landing attempt, but  infamously was cut short when a tank exploded. Don’t miss hearing this epic piece of history from the man who lived it. Jim Lovell also shares how he attained his dream of becoming an astronaut in spite of growing up poor and fatherless during the Great Depression. Jim’s unfiltered look at what it was like aboard Apollo 13, what it took to get there and what it took to get back to earth safely will unearth keys to live inspired as a leader, team player and dreamer. Don’t miss this episode. SHOW NOTES: Read Jim Lovell's book Apollo 13. Check out the Apollo 13 movie by Ron Howard. How did you keep a right mind individually and as a team in the face of so many challenges? "We had no solutions, all we knew was we'd lose oxygen soon. Any situation like this, you have to keep your cool and keep a positive attitude. If I had curled up and waited for the emergency to happen, I’d still be there waiting. The three of us talked through what was good and what was bad; the ground team analyzed with us. We talked through what tools we had and how we could make them work for us. We decided one by one what was necessary and what we had to do to overcome." When the odds are that long, how do you respond? "We thought about what we had to overcome, specifically:  We had to figure out how to get back on course to get home.  We had to decide what we had to turn off to save critical energy. We had to realize that each time we, we were slowly poisoning ourselves with carbon dioxide. We had to learn how to connect our current system to the old one because they weren't built to connect. See the famous"Earthrise" photo (taken by Lunar Module Pilot Anders on Apollo 8) we reference here. If you like this podcast, you will love Live Inspired IN STUDIO. It's my membership community where like-minded friends join me via live webcast to live inspired together. Registration opens soon! Join the waitlist. CAPTAIN JIM LOVELL’S LIVE INSPIRED 7 1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? The best book is the one I wrote! If you were moved hearing about Jim's journey, check out his book. 2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? I wish I was a bit more aggressive. I could have done more work if I had a more aggressive approach to life. There are always things you think about, "Oh, I wish I had done that. After Apollo 8, there are things I know now, that I wish I had shared with the joint congress back then. 3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? The term paper I wrote my first class year at the Naval Academy because that gave me the incentive to continue.  4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? Charles Lindbergh was my hero when I was a boy. We could both think about what we accomplished.  5. What is the best advice you've ever received? My Captain who told me to go to the Naval Academy. During my second year at the Naval Academy, the Korean War started. If I'd stayed in my previous program, I’d have gone to Korea and the program was cancelled. 6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Be adventuresome. I was thinking about myself. I was pretty much on my own. 7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? That I added a little knowledge to our space activities.  *** If you enjoyed today’s episode: Subscribe, rate & review wherever you get your podcasts. See you here next Thursday! Live Inspired with John every day on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and get his Monday Motivation email: www.JohnOLearyInspires.com/Monday-Morning  Get my #1 national best selling book ON FIRE, here. Or, read the first chapters for free, here. If you like this podcast, you will love Live Inspired IN STUDIO. It's my membership community where like-minded friends join me via live webcast to live inspired together. Registration opens soon! Join the waitlist.

HIGHLIGHT of the hour - MORE this hour with former astronaut Captain Jim Lovell. - Mark UPDATES us on the Chargers and how Dean Spanos isn’t happy with the current deal workings; from KUSI TV Mark has the audio. – Mark brings up the red, Donald Trump, “Let’s Make America Great Again” X-Mas ornament. – Mark brings up the snotty way the left deals with conservatives. Tucker Carlson confronts Newsweek bias. – Mark plays MORE audio of Michelle Obama talking about the final days of the Obama administration and hope with Oprah. – Mark has MORE this hour with former astronaut Jim Lovell. The Mark Larson Show - mornings 6-9, on AM 1170 "The Answer".

Guests this hour include - Captain Jim Lovell, and Tim Graham (newsbusters.org). - Mark talks about the Silicon Valley elites going to Trump Towers. – Mark also discusses the passing of friend Alan Thicke. Captain Jim Lovell talking about the practical jokes played up in space (today in 1965/ Gemini 12), also Gene Cernan returns home from being the last man on the moon. What has NASA technology done to what we use in society today? - Tim Graham talks to Mark about Harry Reid and his exit interviews. Also, they discuss the view of the republican opposition of Obama. What is the added layer of contempt from the left, since Trump isn’t someone that may be swayed? The Mark Larson Show - mornings 6-9 on AM 1170 "The Answer".

-Captain Jim Lovell talking about the practical jokes played up in space (today in 1965/ Gemini 12), also Gene Cernan returns home from being the last man on the moon. What has NASA technology done to what we use in society today?

Guests this hour include - Captain Jim Lovell (astronaut), and Rowan Scarborough (The Washington Times). -Captain Jim Lovell joins the show to talk with Mark about the Apollo 13 anniversary; how much has happened in tech. over the last 100 years? Where should America be going today with the space program? -Working Families Party back Sanders in New York (can everyone vote)?/similar to the GOP/Independent voters in California. -Rowan Scarborough talks with Larson about Putin bringing more countries over to Mother Russia under his control. Can he do it? /Online security issues with Apple's Quicktime. The Mark Larson Show mornings 6-9, on AM 1170 "The Answer".

-Captain Jim Lovell joins the show to talk with Mark about the Apollo 13 anniversary; how much has happened in tech. over the last 100 years? Where should America be going today with the space program?

Guest this hour - Captain Jim Lovell (astronaut). -Feel the BERN, typewriter style! -Trump says in New Hampshire, we'll be respected again! -Captain Jim Lovell joins the show to talk today about his receiving of The Howard Hughes Memorial Award. Mark also has Captain Lovell head down memory lane with his mission history for some inspiration! The Mark Larson Show mornings 6-9, on AM 1170 "The Answer".

-Captain Jim Lovell joins the show to talk today about his receiving of The Howard Hughes Memorial Award. Mark also has Captain Lovell head down memory lane with his mission history for some inspiration!

Guests this hour include - Bill Gertz (Washington Free Beacon), Jim Lovell (former astronaut), and Mike Reagan (Reagan World). -Mark speaks about the EPA and water resources in California; specifically how much water is being used by a hotel guest! -Mark has Bill Gertz on today to talk about the U.S. relations with Korea. -Captain Jim Lovell joins the show to commemorate the upcoming 45th Anniversary of Apollo 13; and the Air and Space Museum. -Mike Reagan rounds off the show talking about Hillary's email scandal, Netanyahu and the Israeli election today. The Mark Larson Show, mornings 6-9 on AM 1170, "The Answer".

-Captain Jim Lovell joins the show to commemorate the upcoming 45th Anniversary of Apollo 13; and the Air and Space Museum.

HIGHLIGHT of the hour - Captain Jim Lovell on reading The Bible from the moon on Christmas Eve back in 1968. -Charles Schumer WOWs us with a few ObamaCare lies! -The S.D. Chargers SQUEAK into the playoffs. -Rowan Scarborough on U.S. defense obsessed with sexual assaults and southern discomfort! -LIVE, LOCAL, and NOT taking 2 weeks off like THEM - he's Mark Larson on KCBQ!

Guest this hour - Captain Jim Lovell (astronaut on Apollo 8) It's the Mark Larson Show Christmas Eve SPECTACULAR! A San Diego tradition featuring Captain Jim Lovell this hour; he read from Genesis on Apollo 8 in the heavens and to the heavens! Praise the Lord - Christ is born.

More on the anniversary of Kennedy's space speech along with Captain Jim Lovell from Apollo 13. Don Teague from CBS news in Joplin Mississippi for live storm watch after tornadoes.