From Chicago to the Nations: Calvin Bridges on 45 Years of Gospel Ministry & 'All About Love
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Join host Malefa Bosiu on JustGospel's Faith at Work for an inspiring conversation with Calvin Bridges, the Chicago-born gospel recording artist whose ministry has touched 20 nations over four decades.
Broadcasting from Nairobi, Kenya, Calvin shares his remarkable journey from growing up in the birthplace of gospel music to becoming what many now call a "living legend." Raised among gospel pioneers like Mahalia Jackson, Professor Thomas Dorsey (the father of gospel music), and Rev. James Cleveland, Calvin's ministry began with a divine setup that he didn't fully understand until years later.
Key Discussion Points:
Growing up surrounded by Chicago's gospel greats and their influence on his calling
Starting his recording career in 1979 on the same label as Edwin Hawkins
The prophetic nature of his song "Chosen" reflecting his own life mission
Touring with Jesse Dixon and spreading gospel across Europe in the 1990s
Powerful testimonies of salvation through his song "Save Me Lord"
Taking the gospel to 20 countries and witnessing lives transformed
The inspiration behind his latest release "All About Love"
Message of Love:
Calvin explains how "All About Love" addresses the darkness, division, and lack of kindness in today's world, using powerful metaphors about God's love keeping the sun in perfect rotation and our hearts beating in rhythm.
"I wrote a song called 'Chosen' about being called out to be a witness. I didn't realize at the time that the song was about my life - spreading good news about Jesus since I met Him." - Calvin Bridges
This episode celebrates a lifetime of faithful service and reminds us that every believer has an assignment to be a blessing to someone.
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Broadcasting from Nairobi, Kenya, Calvin shares his remarkable journey from growing up in the birthplace of gospel music to becoming what many now call a "living legend." Raised among gospel pioneers like Mahalia Jackson, Professor Thomas Dorsey (the father of gospel music), and Rev. James Cleveland, Calvin's ministry began with a divine setup that he didn't fully understand until years later.
Key Discussion Points:
Growing up surrounded by Chicago's gospel greats and their influence on his calling
Starting his recording career in 1979 on the same label as Edwin Hawkins
The prophetic nature of his song "Chosen" reflecting his own life mission
Touring with Jesse Dixon and spreading gospel across Europe in the 1990s
Powerful testimonies of salvation through his song "Save Me Lord"
Taking the gospel to 20 countries and witnessing lives transformed
The inspiration behind his latest release "All About Love"
Message of Love:
Calvin explains how "All About Love" addresses the darkness, division, and lack of kindness in today's world, using powerful metaphors about God's love keeping the sun in perfect rotation and our hearts beating in rhythm.
"I wrote a song called 'Chosen' about being called out to be a witness. I didn't realize at the time that the song was about my life - spreading good news about Jesus since I met Him." - Calvin Bridges
This episode celebrates a lifetime of faithful service and reminds us that every believer has an assignment to be a blessing to someone.
Subscribe to JustGospel Radio and catch us live at www.justgospelradio.co.za
#JustGospel #FaithAtWork #CalvinBridges #GospelLegend #ChicagoGospel #AllAboutLove #GlobalMinistry #ArtistSpotlight
