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#WhoYouAre Episode 7 Heaven is my Home What can I

#WhoYouAre Episode 7
Heaven is my Home

What can I say about this dude? He breezed into our lives fresh from the farm in the mid 90's and youth was never the same. @stanleysmith890 brought such an exuberance to every rehearsal that laughs and jokes became the order of the day. And things haven't changed... it took us awhile to settle down into this session.

His voice is so gruff and yet smooth at the same time (hard to explain), that I had to have him sing on this song. I remember giving him a solo on Heaven is my Home and the fire fell down one time at a DCC show. Those were fantastic days!

Stan thanks for agreeing to do this, you changed the tone of this song like only you can. The vocal warmups singing Ordinary Just Won't Do had me almost in tears. Tell me why have we waited so long to do this? Thanks Larry for the help as well.

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#WhoYouAre Episode 6 Friends are Friends Forever

#WhoYouAre Episode 6
Friends are Friends Forever

This was always going to be an emotional post for me. There is so much I can say about my friend Anthony that I can probably write a book...

In late 1989 he walked into our little garage church and our destinies seemed to solidify into one. I was amazed by his ability to play crazy chords on the guitar as well as his gift to play drums. What many people don't know about Anthony is that he spent the first few years of his musical journey as a musician and not a singer. He broke enough snare drums to prove that....

We joined a popular Christian band called Judah Ministries led by Brother Benjy Moollen (someone I owe my musical career to) and his gift just soared. Everyone who knows Ants will agree when I say that he is probably one of the most gifted singers on the Continent. No exaggeration! We have such similar paths in ministry that we are virtually brothers. Help me celebrate my friend and brother and the gift he is to the Body of Christ.

By the way, he wore Puma before any of you kids... Proving what a legend he is! Love you bro, thanks for blessing this song with your amazing gift!

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#WhoYouAre Episode 5 The Quiet Genius Oddly, when

#WhoYouAre Episode 5
The Quiet Genius

Oddly, when Larry Hembert walked into our youth way back when, he had no clue that he could carry a tune. I remember the day so clearly when Clark brought the song "Press On" for the choir to do, we had no idea who we'd ask to sing the solo because the male lead vocal was so high.

Someone had the bright idea to ask Larry to try it based only on his high speaking voice. And what a masterstroke that decision was! Larry blew us all away singing so high that the veins in his neck popped out 😃

Larry you took this song #WhoYouAre to heights I didn't think it could go! Our first hour of conversation at this session made me feel so nostalgic. It was partly why I decided to this... so I could reconnect with my friends and family.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for agreeing to do this. I can't for the world to hear what you have done.

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#WhoYouAre Episode 4 SYDENHAM IN THE HOUSE!!! I w

#WhoYouAre Episode 4
SYDENHAM IN THE HOUSE!!!

I was around 15 years old when I walked into a Tent Crusade in Sydenham and was blown away by a Choir that sang with such excellence and authority. Surprisingly these people were around my age and were singing songs that were at such a high level of difficulty that I sat there questioning my life 😄 It made such an impression on my friends and I that we used that moment as a blueprint for every choir we ever built.

Anita and Debbie were part of that group and are two of the finest sopranos I have ever heard. It was such a special moment to have them lend their talents to this song. I am so grateful. Sitting down with the guitar and singing warm ups to The Steadfast Love almost had me in tears. Our Christian heritage is so similar and we really must pass it on to the next generation. I have wanted to get all my friends singing on this song for this reason...

Thanks from the bottom of my heart for agreeing to do this and making the time to come out. You guys are awesome!

Thanks to Stevie and Clint for making this possible too. And @debbypretorius for working behind the scenes to arrange everything.

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#WhoYouAre Episode 3 My #LittleBrother is perhaps

#WhoYouAre Episode 3
My #LittleBrother is perhaps the best description for this picture.

Julian Manuel aka @afrikhoiner grew up to be one of the best singers in the country. His stage presence, performance and overall anointing is hard to match. I remember how he would walk around singing in the house while carrying the most mundane tasks... music just permeated this guy. In 2001 he gave me the opportunity to work on his debut album with his group #VisionX and to this day it was one of the most memorable experiences for me.

I can't wait for everyone to hear what he has done on this song! Thanks again Jules for always availing your gift to the Body of Christ. Thanks @anthony_puretone for helping with the recording.

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Yah I know she's cuter than me... #Shoosh

Yah I know she's cuter than me... #Shoosh

#WhoYouAre Episode 2 There is a song by @ben_recto

#WhoYouAre Episode 2
There is a song by @ben_rector called #OldFriends which really decribes the way I feel right now.

Listening to these two sing last night evoked memories of Sunday School Christmas plays, Youth Camps, Saturday Night Gospel Concerts and bus trips to unknown areas of South Africa. Those are memories that I will always cherish because those experiences made me who I am. @cassmaresce and @diane_vanstaden are probably two of the best natural alto singers I know and it has been a real gift to have them sing on #WhoYouAre but more so because we all share a similar path to Salvation.

We learned how to worship, speak in tongues and share the gospel from a generation who never compromised the Message and who prepared us to be who we are today. Thank you for this! Who knew a recording session could be less than 30 minutes 😁

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#WhoYouAre Episode 1 This is a special day for me

#WhoYouAre Episode 1
This is a special day for me since I get the most precious and beautiful woman to start off the vocal sessions for a song that I love dearly. Since we started dating (around 25 years ago) I had battled to get her in the studio. Homeschooling our 3 kids doesn't afford her too much time for extras 😄 I am genuinely appreciative of her availing herself to sing for me tonight. Love you Babes. You sound great!
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Join us online at south.africa.soundwaveradio.net

Join us online at south.africa.soundwaveradio.net for our weekly broadcast @interfellowship_church online now

After recovering from viral encephalitis in 2010,

After recovering from viral encephalitis in 2010, I found myself very confused and doubting my Christianity for the first time in my life. It set me on a journey discovering the truth claims of our faith. During this time of doubt I stumbled on RZIM Ministries of Dr. @ravizacharias and my outlook on life was absolutely changed. I spent countless hours watching his lectures and online debates to the point where I could repeat the arguments with ease. Dr. Ravi's ministry has helped me to understand that there is no one like Jesus and there is no religion or philosphy that can even compare to Christianity even at the most fundamental level. Thank you Dr. Ravi for your compassion and humility and for obeying the call of God on your life. #getwellsoon #weareprayingforyou

Some years back we met the @liverpoolfc #Legends #

Some years back we met the @liverpoolfc #Legends #johnbarnes #stevemcmanaman #patrikberger #robbiefowler #brucegrobbelaar #didihamann

What suffices as a drum kit these days: #cajondrum

What suffices as a drum kit these days: #cajondrum #snaredrum #hihats that is all
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Could be better but it's been like 10 years.... #t

Could be better but it's been like 10 years.... #tigwelding #tigwelding #welder #welderslife #weldernation #weldersofinstagram

Sometimes I forget that my music is available on @

Sometimes I forget that my music is available on @spotify Check it out if you can!

What #tigwelding looks like

What #tigwelding looks like

Back to my roots on this one... As cheap as this l

Back to my roots on this one... As cheap as this little inverter machine was ($30), it welds great for small home projects!
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For the first hundred years of its' existence the

For the first hundred years of its' existence the church primarily met in homes. We do not need the four walls of a church building in order to have church. You can have church at home with your family 🙌🙌🙌

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