John Matarazzo

ALONG THE WAY: Acoustic Truth – Ryan and Sarah Knott’s Journey

Episode #40 – When Ryan & Sarah met interning at a camp for kids with special needs they weren’t planning on music being their passion or path in life but they found their voice in each other’s harmonies. Acoustic Truth has been making music ever since and bringing hope to the hurting through song.

ALONG THE WAY: AlongTheWay Is On The Move!

Host John Matarazzo is Along His Way to Florida! John accepted an offer to join Charisma Media and will be taking some time off from releasing new episodes for a few weeks while he moves and gets settled.

ALONG THE WAY: The Unperfect Marriage with Phillip and Darlena Fields

When Phillip and Darlena Fields started their relationship everything looked perfect but their Perfect life was shattered after difficult setbacks. Phillip faced a life-threatening illness and Darlena had her own struggles to face. In this conversation, you will hear their journey of how they broke free from their prison of the fantasy of perfection.

ALONG THE WAY: Start Where You Are with Rashawn Copeland

Rashawn Copeland learned the hard way that no matter how far away from God, you can Start Where You Are and still get back in line with God’s plan for your life. His testimony is compelling and it is easy to hear the joy of the Lord in his voice and sense the call of God on his life.

ALONG THE WAY: I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends – Finish Strong

Dan Wheeler, Brian Roland, and Terry Steen have been friends since their college days but have been lifelong friends. After the passing of Dan’s wife, Beth, the guys formed a ministry called “Fearless Faith”. Now, they have started their own podcast and they are passionate about helping others “Finish Strong”

ALONG THE WAY: Upon This ROCK I Will Build with John Schlitt

John’s story is one of second chances and a redeemed music career. Before Christ, he was in a successful band but his life was a drug-filled disaster. He thought that he would never be in music again but then everything changed with a phone call…

ALONG THE WAY: The Hell Conspiracy with Laurie Ditto

Laurie Ditto’s supernatural experiences in Heaven and Hell have radically affected her life and her passion to share the Gospel of Jesus where ever she can. The trauma she endured from her time in hell has compelled her to try to rescue as many people from the fiery pit as possible.

ALONG THE WAY: Redeeming Your Timeline with Troy Brewer

When Troy Brewer saw a sign that read “Time is God’s way of keeping everything from happening at once” it rocked him and set him on a journey searching for answers to how God interacts with our timeline. It led him to discover how God can actually redeem your timeline… even your past!

ALONG THE WA: The Great Opportunity with Dave Buehring

Dave Buehring’s heartbeats to make disciples of all people in all vocations. His life experience and practical approach to disciple-making is accessible to anyone who desires to make an impact on the 3rd and 4th generation. Dave shares how we all can join in with “The Great Opportunity” that Jesus gave us to make disciples.

ALONG THE WAY: From Failure to The Chosen with Dallas Jenkins

Episode #33 – Dallas Jenkins dreamed of making it big in Hollywood but when his big break bombed God spoke to him “It’s not your job to feed the 5000, it’s your job to provide the fish.” Hear how failure led Dallas to create the largest ever crowdfunded media project, “The Chosen”

ALONG THE WAY: Beating Cancer Daily with Chris Wark

Chris Wark was 26 when he was told that he had Cancer. That diagnosis changed his life forever. After his surgery, his choice to respond with a comprehensive and holistic strategy saved his life and he has now inspired thousands of others to beat cancer too!

ALONG THE WAY: Learning, Launching, and Leading with Doug Smith

Doug Smith always had the potential to be a great leader but needed pointed in the right direction and given the tools to succeed. A John Maxwell leadership CD from a mentor set Doug on the right path and developed a passion to launch into a leadership journey.

ALONG THE WAY: O Little Town of Bethlehem with Mark Cornacchione

Episode #77 – Christmas Eve 2003, Host John Matarazzo and Mark Cornacchione were part of a team that spent 6 weeks ministering in Israel from mid-December to the end of January. God gave them an opportunity of a lifetime… to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, on Christmas Eve. Mark and John reminisce about the life-changing events from that mission trip.

ALONG THE WAY: Cleaning Up Management Waste with Larry O’Donnell

Episode #76 – Larry O’Donnell is known for his Servant Leadership and that made way for him to be the very first “Undercover Boss” for the popular CBS show. He shares his journey of finding success as well as learning from failures in faith, family, and career. 

ALONG THE WAY: Heal the Wound but Leave the Scar with Leigh Cappillino

Episode #26 – Leigh Cappillino was born to sing. Her vocal talents and stage presence led her on a musical journey through life and ministry. A change in her life season opened the door to join the legendary all-female singing group, Point of Grace. Music is truly the heart of her home.

ALONG THE WAY: Asking Better Questions – with Dean Nelson

Episode #75 – Asking better questions is key if you want to have life-changing conversations. Dean Nelson is an award-winning journalist, author, and Director of Point Loma Nazarene University’s journalism program. He is always looking for the deeper story in his interviews and he has even found that God Hides in Plain Sight.

ALONG THE WAY: God Uses Bridges and Cracked Pots with Patsy Clairmont

Episode #25 – Patsy Clairmont was agoraphobic and afraid to leave her bed. She called out to God for help and she heard him say “Make your bed”. That was the first step that led to a public speaking ministry and authoring many books. Hear her story and the new podcast that she and Andrew Greer are doing together that is bridging the generational gap.

ALONG THE WAY: Fast Past the Deception Point with Barry Zungre

Episode #74 – After Barry Zungre was radically saved, he wanted to be a missionary. After several years with YWAM, God called him back into the business world where he started a successful Computer business. Fasting Past the Deception Point has always been a key way for Barry to seek God’s voice to make important decisions.

ALONG THE WAY: Getting the Heart on Paper with Ken Abraham

Episode #24 – Ken Abraham has written 95+ books for amazing people from Buzz Aldrin to Bill Gaither, Jim Baker to Joel Osteen, John Ashcroft to Joe Gibbs and so many more. Hear how God redeems and doesn’t let any experience go to waste.

ALONG THE WAY: Upset The World with Tim Ross

Episode #73 – Tim Ross wanted to be a Detective with the police but God Upset His Plans and led him into the pulpit. God has led him to pastor under T.D. Jakes and Robert Morris before being sent out to pioneer Embassy City Church in the most diverse zip code in the US. Tim Ross is a man who God is using to Upset The World

ALONG THE WAY: They Lied To Us with Victoria Robinson

Episode #72 – When Victoria Robinson realized that she was pregnant again she thought that she couldn’t handle another child so she decided to have an abortion. The physical, emotional, and spiritual wound from that broke her inside. In this conversation, she shares how God brought people into her life that helped her find forgiveness, hope, and healing. Now, she is a pro-life advocate, promoter, and author of the best selling book “The Lied To Us”

ALONG THE WAY: The French Connection with Manu DeMaleprade

Episode #21 – French Evangelist, Manu DeMaleprade shares his journey of hearing God speaking secrets of how to minister to others in ways that they really need it. His AlongTheWay moments include sharing Words of Knowledge, locked out praying all night for healing, and finding his wife in an unexpected way

ALONG THE WAY: Resilience God Style with Major General Bob Dees

Episode #71 – When Bob Dees went to West Point it was for all the wrong reasons but he learned to be resilient in the process. He hid God’s word in his heart in preparation for the worst-case scenario, but that investment has paid dividends his entire life. Hear how resilience God’s style guides retired Major General Bob Dees’ life.

ALONG THE WAY: It’s Not Over with Josh Gagnon

Episode #70 – Josh Gagnon “accidentally” started a church while he was running a successful New England drywall company. That small group bible study grew into Next Level Church with campuses in 10 locations spanning different east coast states. In this conversation, hear how his faith fills the gaps in his life and establishes unchanging pillars of faith.

ALONG THE WAY: Ancient Prophecy Through a Modern Lens with Doug Hershey

Episode #69 – When Doug Hershey first went to Israel, he thought he would benefit from the trip but what he wasn’t expecting was a unique calling from God… to lead people to and experience Israel while focusing on how Ancient Prophecy is coming true TODAY! Israel is truly Rising!

ALONG THE WAY: Empowering to Impact with Linda Fields

Episode #68 – When she was a teenager, Linda Fields was badly burned in a horrible explosion that almost took her life but since overcoming that incident, she has found her purpose. She spearheaded a multi-million dollar organization that equips CEOs and entrepreneurs for spiritual growth, leadership, and productivity.

ALONG THE WAY: Discovering Miracles in American History with Bill Federer

Episode #67 – Bill Federer is a walking encyclopedia and has one of the most comprehensive grasps of world history. His insight revealed in this conversation will be eye-opening. He shares his journey of faith and how he stumbled upon his calling to teach history write about it. He shares some of the amazing lessons learned from the “Miracles in American History”

ALONG THE WAY: A Hurricane of Love with Dan Wheeler

Episode #66 – Dan Wheeler met the love of his life on a train ride into Chicago. Dan and Beth had a dream life together, a wonderful family, and a great job. In 2012, Beth received a diagnosis that changed the rest of her life. During the last years of her life, Dan and Beth made every moment count. He shares the lessons AlongTheWay.

ALONG THE WAY: Called Writers and the Power of the Tongues with Chris McKinney

Episode #64 – Chris McKinney had seen his marriage end in divorce, but when his son invited him to come to his little league game things started to turn around leading to getting re-married to his ex-wife again! Chris shares his lessons learned along his way and how he developed his spiritual ears and his spiritual tongues. 

Finding Your Greater Story with Sam Collier

Episode #63 – When Sam Collier and his twin sister were adopted into a loving family the trajectory of his life drastically changed for the better. Years later his adopted father heard God tell him that his kids needed to find their biological mother… and that Steve Harvey was going to help