Paul Yarwood from Secure Haven was my guest in the first hour of the show tonight. He said that he and his wife set up as funeral directors after what they felt were personal negative experiences. They seek to have everything in relation to cost made very clear when dealing with a client. He also feels that they seek to treat ashes storage with dignity. He found dealing with bereaved people a very positive experience when seeing how much they have been helped with grief and loss. He feels that after care is very important. He is also keen for families to ask questions. This can be done very easily through the website. www.securehaven.co.uk where they is much more information. Paul also chose two tracks for us. In the second hour I was joined by local evangelist Peter Ruck and Joseph Mathai. Joseph has organised a trip to the U.K. for pastor Charles Price, who has a world-wide television and radio ministry. Charles will be at Trinity Church in Brentwood next week, 14th, 15th and 16th of October. They said that Charles will be giving very positive messages of hope. More information on www.livingtruth.co.uk It was Sting’s 65th birthday earlier in the week, so we played two tracks from his vast catalogue of recordings tonight. We also heard tracks by Michael Casswell and Rod Temperton, who both passed away this week. Rod is best known for writing Thriller. Today we played his Oscar nominated song from the film, The Colour Purple.

Tonight’s playlist
Booker T & MGs – Crazy
Carrie Underwood – Something in the water
Commodores – Three times a lady – chosen by Paul and loved by Rene and Alison who all contacted the show as it was played.
Mary J Blige & U2 – One – chosen by Paul
Nina Simone – Feeling good – for Alison celebrating her birthday tonight in Lincoln
Shakin Stevens – Last man alive (acoustic) – a new track from Shaky.
Moon River – Andy Williams – requested by Phyl and loved by Jacinta
Beatles – Hello Goodye – requested by Patrick and loved by John and family.
Michael Casswell – Friends for life – a great discovery
Gregory Porter – Hey Laura
Casting Crowns – One step away – for Andy, who loves the band.
Slade – Far far away – requested by Patrick. This is Noddy Holder’s favourite Slade track. It comse from the soundtrack of the film Slade in Flame. Chris e-mailed in to say she loved Slade as a child and was in the fan club. She was sent tickets fo a concert scene in the film. The filming clashed with her first day at Secondary School and her Mum would not let her go.
Passenger – Anywhere
Sountrack of the Colour Purple – Miss Cecily’s blues – written by Rod Temperton
The Police – Walking on the moon. Jonty told us about seeing a brilliant Police tribute band.
Ward Thomas – Carry on home.
The Shires – My Universe – loved by Rene
Beach Boys – Do it again
Cliff Richard – Fabulous – back to his rock & roll roots.
David Bowie – Life on Mars – for Derek, who loves Bowie.
George Martin – Theme 1

Join me next week when my studio guests are David and barbara Clark from the East Essex Gideons – the people who leave Bibles in hotel rooms.

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