Dave was asked to fill in during, "Live from Los Angeles" the other day and of course, who did he think of asking to be his guest? TA DA! Our very own, Gina Pastore. We talked about how fear is being promoted everywhere we look. "Virtue signaling" is pitting person against person. Red state vs Blue State. Shot or no shot. Fights are breaking out on planes! How do we return to manners, chivalry, kindness and self control? Tonight--Gina on Live from Los Angeles!!!!

RealLife SH282 Live From Los Angeles KINDESS And COURAGE

What is Jealousy?
What is Envy?
What's the difference?
Envy is the emotion of coveting what someone else has or the success they've earned.
Jealousy is the emotion of the fear that something YOU HAVE will be taken away by someone else. 
This Valentine's weekend--we MUST pay attention to what we're feeding our souls: If we live with Jealousy (If were honest: At some point in life we will) we've GOT to get rid out it. Although, there is a good Jealousy as well? Know what that is? Tonight.......

Real Life SH 295 Jealousy - The Green Eyed Monster

Any fans of Santana?
Earth Wind and Fire? Legendary Saxophonist of EWF, Andrew Woolfolk passed this week. Dave got a text from Leon Patillo, former lead vocalist of Santana saying, "One of my dear brothers left out today from Earth, Wind and Fire...so sad BUT, I know what direction he went". We HAD to have Leon on talking the story of how Andrew came to know Christ, talking rock n roll, Santana and friendly competition! Tonight!!!

Real Life SH 303 Leon Patillo SANTANA Passing Of Andrew WoolFolk EARTH WIND AND FIRE

Happy Thanksgiving, friends!
Throwback audio of Frank Pastore talking about living life from the standpoint of, "Thankfulness". Especially when life is in a turmoil. Not being Pollyanna or living in a bubble: But what it means in the real world to have and live with a thankful heart. And how living with gratitude is the beginning of freedom in this life from anger, rage, racism and so much more.

Real Life With Gina Pastore And David James FRANK ON A THANKFUL HEART

When we mourn a loss: loss of a job, home, a child or spouse it changes our life. We're going to get real about this subject tonight. Lori Bryant lost her husband quickly during the lockdown. She almost did NOT get to see him before he passed. Some changes are obvious like the holidays not being the same or witnessing new babies and marriages in the family. But no one talks about the secondary losses that are losses every single day. And they are incredibly painful and change our life. Tonight we talk about it and know, in your grief, you are not alone.

Real Life SH 321 How Life Changes With Grief LORI BRYANT (25 MIN)

Heidi Matson joins us, author of the new book, "Even Though: A Journey Through the Valley of Loss Toward Hope." Loss is a part of life for all of us. No one is exempt. A powerful conversation tonight full of hope and wisdom-whether you are the one suffering or one who is walking with someone who is suffering. We'll engage the difficult questions that suffering brings and find the promise of hope and life in the asking. Tonight.......

Real Life SH 324 Heidi Matson Even Through Heidi's Story

If you were to die, does your spouse know what bills are owed, where the house note is, if you have and/or where the policies are located? Would you leave a mess of a situation or is there a plan? That plan SHOWS true-genuine love and care for your mate. We also laugh--Have you heard of the, "Stupid List"? Both Heidi and Gina are familiar with this list. Bottom line? Don't add to the stupid list! Tonight..........

Real Life SH 325 Heidi Matson WIDOW PROOF YOUR MARRIAGE

Part 2 in our conversation with Lori Bryant over at Water of Life Community Church in Fontana, who after the sudden loss of her husband realized there was a need for caring for Widows and Widowers. "Lord--it's for someone else!" Nope. Listen, when we mourn a loss: loss of a job, home, a child or spouse it changes our life. Some changes are obvious like the holidays not being the same or witnessing new babies and marriages in the family. But no one talks about the secondary losses that are losses every single day. And they are incredibly painful and change our life. Tonight we talk about it and know, in your grief, you are not alone.

Real Life SH 322 Secondary Losses LORI BRYANT (25 MIN)

On October 14, Gina and The Debs invite you to the "Life After Loss" Conference at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills to learn you are not alone in your journey through loss and grief. Lunch will be provided along with breakout sessions with Dr. Nathan Lewis, Pastor Shadrach Means, Barry Stanger and our guest tonight, Brad Stieler. Brad and his wife, Kim journeyed through the epic loss of their 13 year old daughter! Powerful story tonight. And hope you'll join us October 14.

Real Life SH 337 LIfe After Loss Conference BRAD STIELER October 14

17 Christmas times ago, the Barrick family was on their way back from church when a guy about 4 times the legal BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) slammed into the Barrick's car and demolished it. All four Barrick's were transported to separate hospitals and didn't go home for 3 months. All miraculously survived, but Jennifer was forever left with a Global Anoxic Brain Injury. Tonight, the powerful story of THE WAYMAKER-how He takes evil and can turn to good. A Christmas Story that will make you smile. Tonight.......

Real Life SH 342 Barrick Family CHRISTMAS Forgiveness Means FREEgiveness

Tonight--Gina and Dave discuss what every husband and wife NEED to know! If you died would you leave your spouse and family with the possibility of losing everything? Or at the very least, the government getting involved and years of litigation? 
Do you have life insurance? 
Are your finances in order? 
Who are you if your spouse passes away? 
Do you have community?
What  you need to know in loving and caring for your spouse enough that they are prepared in the event you pass away.

Real Life SH 336 What Every Husband And Wife NEED To Know

So, you get involved in a conversation with a friend or perhaps someone at your son or daughter's soccer game. They ask you how you know that there is a God or, "What proof do you have that God exists?", are you prepared to give answers? An answer other than, "Oh, because the Bible says so!" Tonight--how to be intellectually prepared to defend and argue (to be an apologist) the TRUTH and fact of the Gospel and that God indeed does exist! We've got to work everyone! Study, research and be willing to be bold for Christ. Ryan Pauly joins us, Founder and President of Think-Well.ORG.

Real LIfe SH 346 Ryan Pauly THINK - WELL.ORG How Do We Know God Exists PT 1

Have you noticed that it seems the world has gone even more crazy? 
Depression is up. Mental Health is at an all-time low.
The amount of people using alcohol, pot, drugs and committing suicide are at record numbers. 
Christians are not exempt. Why? Friends, the importance of reading and studying the Bible and spending time in prayer is crucial to weathering life's storms. Tonight--let's commit to knowing what the Bible says and investing the time into talking with God.

Real Life SH 351 We're Not Reading Bible Or Praying

Speaking of finding and celebrating Independence! 
What were you doing at the age of 11?
Casey Diaz had already joined the notorious Rockwood Street Locos gang and was committing horrible crimes. By 16, he was in solitary confinement at Folsom Prison-literally broken, hopeless, full of hate and rage and on the fast track to hell. Until--an elderly Baptist lady breathed life into him. His book, "The Shot Caller-A Latino Gangbanger’s Miraculous Escape from a Life of Violence to a New Life in Christ" tells the story. We talk to Casey tonight.......

Real Life SH 348 Casey Diaz THE SHOT CALLER (25 MIN)

Loss and grief are part of the human experience.
No way of getting around it.
We have a choice: Walk through the grief, meet it head-on or ignore it and allow bitterness and anger to define us.
Tonight, Brad Stieler joins us. He and his wife Kim lost their daughter Erin to cancer when she was just 13 and in just 2 1/2 months after her diagnosis. How did they survive that kind of grief? We'll tackle that tonight............

Real Life PGM 358 Brad Stieler Grief After Loss

Tonight, maybe you've never heard or maybe you need to be reminded that there is a reason you are this earth. Of course, your mother and father got together, and you were created. BUT there is a REASON that you are on this third rock from the sun. Do you know why? Do you know your meaning and purpose? Without knowing either one of those things, you will flounder and walk aimlessly in life trying to fill that God shaped hole with something. And that something could spell disaster. Knowing your purpose, changes everything. How do you find your purpose and meaning?

Real Life SH340 Finding Meaning And Purpose

It's Valentine's Weekend so we celebrate love tonight! And we want to hear your love story! So, reach out to Gina on the Real Life with Gina Pastore Facebook page or reach out to Dave on his David James KKLA Facebook page or Big Wave Dave f/b and share! Tonight, Gina and Dave both share their respective stories: Gina on how she met Frank and Dave shares how he and Claire's marriage is based on a LIE! All 36 years (come November) is owed to a plan hatched by friends in a matchmaking scheme!!! Tune in tonight for details. Ultimately, how God uses all things to work out for good for those who love Him! Fun conversation tonight. Hope you join us.

Real Life SH 364 Valentines STORIES  Gina and Frank- Dave and Claire

Gina and Dave continue their conversation on making it a point to truly live up to being a, "Jesus Freak." And that starts with, "being a peculiar people-A people not conformed to his world. Having a peace that passes all understanding. To have JOY FITS that description! "Your nuts!", They'll say. "How can you be joyous at a time like this?" How? And maybe, they too will discover the One that can set all of us free. Part 2, tonight...................

Real Life SH 345R THE KEYS TO FINDING JOY 2

When tragedy hits (and make no mistake--it will) in our lives, what do we do with the epic loss and grief that envelopes us? Doesn't matter the loss: A loss of a mate, family member or a loved one. A loss of a job or the loss of a home. The loss of a limb or loss of a relationship. What do we do with the pain? Could it be in finding purpose for the pain that we find new life? Snooky O'Leary joins us tonight. Seven years ago, Snooky's husband, Patrick died out of the clear blue after receiving a clean bill of health from his doctor 2 days earlier. What sense does that make? Hear her story tonight and be encouraged..............

Real Life SH 365 Snooky O Leary Finding Purpose In Pain

How do we live single without feeling or being lonely? How do we live as a widow or widower without being lonely or living in isolation? Even in a crowded place or around many-many souls we can feel alone. Statistically, combined demographics, 70% of people feel alone even in the age of social media and gaming. With that being said, tonight we tackle the subject of loneliness and the importance of close friends and what our special guest, Snooky O'Leary calls, "A-Listers to C-Listers" in our life. If there are times in your life that loneliness and pain is so great, we 100% get it. This program will give you a strategy to forge ahead.

Real Life SH 366 Snooky O Leary Live Single WITHOUT feeling Lonely (25 MIN)

How do we live single without feeling or being lonely? How do we live as a widow or widower without being lonely or living in isolation? Even in a crowded place or around many-many souls we can feel alone. Statistically, combined demographics, 70% of people feel alone even in the age of social media and gaming. With that being said, tonight we tackle the subject of loneliness and the importance of close friends and what our special guest, Snooky O'Leary calls, "A-Listers to C-Listers" in our life. If there are times in your life that loneliness and pain is so great, we 100% get it. This program will give you a strategy to forge ahead.

Release date:
10 March 2025


Happy Easter Weekend! But really--What EVIDENCE is there that Jesus Christ died and of all things, rose again? I mean outside of the Bible. There IS proof and evidence! Let's do a deep dive study tonight with Clay Jones--who taught Defense of the Resurrection for MA Apologetics Program at Talbot School of Theology. Can you give argument for Jesus' conquering death? What verifiable proof do you have? Riveting conversation, tonight. Let's rise above, "Well--that's what I've been told" as an argument........

Real Life SH367 Evidence Jesus Died and ROSE AGAIN It's a FACT PT 1

Are you bored?
Are you unsettled?
Do you find your faith, "running on empty?"
There is a solution! 
And tonight, Gina brings a powerful word on finding our identity in Christ!
"If we're bored in our Christian Faith? You're plugged into the wrong thing!" Frank Pastore. 
Everywhere we look, there is a NEED that you can fill in Jesus' name!!! 
Let's talk about it....................


Real Life SH369 Bored In Faith-Finding Identity in Christ (25 MIN)

Here we are--Mother's Day weekend AND the FIFTH Month of 2025 already! How's it going? The news, the headlines, social media posts and the general mood of almost everyone around us seems, in a word, depressing. No? The numbers don't lie: Nearly 4 in 10 adults (39.3%) say they have anxiety or depression. And a KFF/CNN Survey found that 90% of Americans believe there is a mental health crisis in the U.S. JOY! How do we find (and have), joy? There are keys to discovering joy. What is joy, anyway? Happiness? It is not. It's better! Tonight...................

Real Life SH 344R THE KEYS TO FINDING JOY 1

Friends, tonight the powerful story of Phyllis Vance: In just a short period of time, her husband had a stroke, double hip-replacement, COVID, infection and then passed away. Her loss was deep and no one could blame her if she just gave up. She had a choice. If you live with incredible pain from loss. If you think all hope is lost. If you think that there will never be healing. Would you take 25 minutes and take a listen to the powerful testimony of Phyllis Vance? Tonight, on Real Life. 

Real Life SH 370 You're Not Alone In Grief and Loss PHYLLIS VANCE

So, we've all been given advice over the years. 
Remember Mom or Dad asking, "Well--if they told you to jump off a bridge, would you do it?" 
Some advice is good. Other advice, uh, not so much.
Tonight, just in time for commencements, weddings and the season of advice giving: What's the best advice and worst advice you've ever been given?
Gina, Dave and our special guest, Phyllis Vance share theirs!
Fun show tonight! We hope you'll join in...............

Real Life SH 371 Best and Worst Advice Youve Been Given PHYLLIS VANCE

What a world we're living in, right? How about tonight we talk about overcoming adversity AND talk our national pastime with former Boston Red Sox Knuckleball Pitcher, Steven Wright. Two World Series Rings, an American League Allstar and a boatload of setbacks. Have you had adversity in your life? Steven shares with Gina and Dave, tonight..................

Real Life SH 356R Inside Baseball STEVEN WRIGHT Former Boston Red Sox Knuckleballer

Steven Wright joins us for a second week and this time: Q&A.
If you were sitting across from a former major league baseball player, what would you ask him?
Well, Steven doesn't know the questions we're going to ask so buckle up. In fact, Dave asks one, hoping he doesn't get slugged. It's one I think, majority of us have often wondered about and not just when it comes to ball players either. Even Gina gets very quiet. Tonight........

Real Life SH 357R Q&A for STEVEN WRIGHT Former Boston Red Sox Knuckleballer

Your story matters! How you grew up, how you faced adversity, overcame obstacles, got set back by circumstances and how you didn't let it beat you. Your Church story matters! Your business story matters! There is power in story. When you share life experiences, people say, "I didn't know that about you!" It connects us. Ever thought of writing your story to pass down to children, grandchildren or clients? Join us tonight.

Real Life SH307R The Power of The Story-YOUR story Dave Fraco

Happy Summer!
Tonight--"The Perspective of Life from a 14-Year-Old"
Madden is 14 years young-Right in the middle of being a part of, "Gen Alpha". Madden loves baseball and even wears #35 in honor of Gina's late husband, Frank Pastore who wore #35 with the Cincinnati Reds. Gina was so impressed with one of her, "Besties" Grandson, that she invited Madden in to talk life from the perspective of a 14-year old: What does Madden think of the political climate in our country? What does he think about God, culture, the future and the role of a man in the family?  Get into the mind of, "Generation Alpha" tonight. HINT: Pretty amazing conversation. 

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