This radio conversation with George “Shoeman” Hutchings is one of the most unusual, interesting, and compelling I have ever hosted! He begins by telling his true-to-life war stories in Vietnam (shot three times, frequently avoiding death) … to his currently work with many volunteers collecting used-shoes (700,000 pair in 2013). The focus is to raise money for drilling fresh water wells in several countries that need them, thus improving health and saving lives of the local people … and doing it all in Jesus name.
They know that more people die in the world from bad drinking water than die from starvation!
In his Vietnam memories, George could never get away from what proved to be a life-changing experience: his soldier buddy volunteered to go on patrol in his place and died instantly when hit by a rocket. George made a comparison: “He died for me … like Jesus Christ did.” In relating his unusual manner of later coming to personal saving faith in Christ, he remembers his buddy … and has stayed in touch all these years with his family who is convinced that George Hutchings is living a good life, helping many others, made possible by his death of their loved one.
Believe it or not, this gripping story even includes moments of humor.
Hear how the name of the late St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Jack Buck came up during heavy battle in days in Vietnam. We noted that Jack’s widow, Carol Buck, regularly records radio in the very Bott Radio studio in St. Louis www.bottradionetwork.com where we were recording this interview.
Learn more at www.shoemanwater.org as to how donated used shoes are helping provide living water for many in need. And be impacted as you read a short biography of George “Shoeman” Hutchings by clicking on http://www.shoemanwater.org/about/george-the-shoeman.
As George frequently says in radio promotions: “I don’t want your money. I want your soles … your shoe soles, that is.”
Now hear George in his brief radio story … in his own words.
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