Faith, The RAF And The Holy Spirit - Sandy Gall | Theology, Things & Stuff #032

Sandy Gall was born in 1955 in Arbroath, Scotland, and was raised there until the age of 18, when he joined the Royal Air Force. During his military career, he served in Scotland, northern England, and Germany. Eight years after joining the Air Force, he met his wife, Brenda. At age 30, Sandy and Brenda surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ, beginning a transformation that would shape the rest of their lives.

Sandy went from serving as an airman to serving as a chaplain and pastor. Although those who knew him before his conversion were sometimes surprised by the changes in his life, Sandy recognized that his new path was the result of God's grace. He and Brenda had two children, and in 1997, Sandy was discharged from the Royal Air Force so he could spend more time with his family.

For the next 15 years, Sandy continued serving in Royal Air Force chaplaincy. Altogether, he devoted more than 30 years to Christian ministry, serving in Sunday School, leading churches, preaching, teaching, and pastoring. He had the privilege of conducting weddings and celebrating new life, as well as the solemn responsibility of leading funerals, comforting grieving families, and conducting services for Armed Forces members who died in service.

Now recently retired, Sandy looks back on a life he could never have imagined as a young man. His story reflects the truth of Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding.”

Creators and Guests

Host

Pastor Chris McMichael

J. Christopher McMichael was privileged to be raised in a Christian home, attending church his entire life. He surrendered his life to the Lord as a child while at a summer Baptist youth camp in the mountains of Tennessee. As a teenager on his first missions trip, he began to recognize the call of God to ministry. He earned a degree in earth sciences from Tennessee Tech University and enjoyed a successful career as a geologist in geotechnical engineering and mining. In 2007, he and his wife Manda were installed as the pastors of Engrafted Word Church while continuing to consult as a geologist for the next thirteen years. Today, Chris’ focus in solely on the church and world missions. After authoring six books and learning the ins and outs of book publishing, he launched Petra Press Publishing in 2023, with the goal of helping pastors and ministers publish their God-inspired work with the highest standard possible. Chris and his wife have three children they love raising in Tennessee.

Editor

Ben Weaver

Ben Weaver serves at Engrafted Word Church, where he was born and raised, overseeing the recording, editing, and publishing of Theology, Things & Stuff. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in Video Production and a minor in Audio Production. Ben enjoys photography, audio mixing, and videography, and runs a small photography business on the side. He met his wife, Jessica, at church, where they dated, were married in the spring of 2024, and now continue serving together.

Guest

Sandy Gall

Sandy Gall was born in 1955 in Arbroath, Scotland, and was raised there until the age of 18, when he joined the Royal Air Force. During his military career, he served in Scotland, northern England, and Germany. Eight years after joining the Air Force, he met his wife, Brenda. At age 30, Sandy and Brenda surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ, beginning a transformation that would shape the rest of their lives. Sandy went from serving as an airman to serving as a chaplain and pastor. Although those who knew him before his conversion were sometimes surprised by the changes in his life, Sandy recognized that his new path was the result of God's grace. He and Brenda had two children, and in 1997, Sandy was discharged from the Royal Air Force so he could spend more time with his family. For the next 15 years, Sandy continued serving in Royal Air Force chaplaincy. Altogether, he devoted more than 30 years to Christian ministry, serving in Sunday School, leading churches, preaching, teaching, and pastoring. He had the privilege of conducting weddings and celebrating new life, as well as the solemn responsibility of leading funerals, comforting grieving families, and conducting services for Armed Forces members who died in service. Now recently retired, Sandy looks back on a life he could never have imagined as a young man. His story reflects the truth of Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding.”

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My name is Chris McMichael. I am a husband. A father. A pastor. A missionary. An author. Once upon a time I was even a geologist.

On Theology, Things, & Stuff, I interview Christians from all over the world and from all walks of life to discuss their salvation experience and their unique interests and testimonies. From a missionary that gave up the American dream to preach in Africa, to a Catholic obsessed with excellence in woodworking; from a brother who runs 100-mile races, to a conservative black politician, the interviews on Theology, Things, & Stuff showcase the beauty and diverse experiences of the Body of Christ.

Each episode will conclude with a brief teaching that ties into some major point of discussion from the interview.

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God Bless,

Chris McMichael