Audio Lecture Series: Speakers
The following teachers are included in the Joy of Living Audio Lecture Series:
- Susan Adkins
- Grace Allen
- Pam Basinger
- Martha Beebe
- Gwen Bird
- Pat Brown
- Theresa Farmer
- Doris Greig
- Rhonni Greig
- Joyce Hanson
- Jeanne James
- Linda Kassner
- Karen Long
- Judy Matthews
- Jan McClintock
- Janice McNees
- Connie Miller
- Althea Miller
- Gina Moore
- Linda Patterson
- Jane Payne
- Sue Sawrie
- Amy Schultz
- Jean Siino
- Sharon Simonian
- Faith Sinclair
- Lisa Stanley
- Linda Stegman
- Katie Tapia
- Pat Tveitmoe
- Lee Wagliardo
- Cynthia Whiteside
- Steve Wilson
Susan Adkins is one of several lecturers that taught with Joy of Living founder Doris Greig in a Ventura, California class. Susan's lectures are part of the 2 Samuel and 1 Kings series.
Grace Allen is one of several lecturers that taught with Joy of Living founder Doris Greig in a Ventura, California class. Grace is currently leading another Joy of Living class in San Diego, California. Grace's lecture is part of the 1 Samuel series.
Pam Basinger taught at a Joy of Living class in Rolling Hills Estates, California. Pam's lecture is part of the Ephesians series.
Martha Beebe is an assistant teaching leader for Gina Moore in El Dorado, Arkansas. Martha's lectures are part of the Philippians and 1 Thessalonians series.
Gwen Bird was an assistant teaching leader for Janice McNees at a class in La Crescenta, California. Gwen's lecture is part of the 2 Kings series.
Pat Brown taught a Joy of Living class in Lafayette, California, for many years. Her lectures are included in the Joy of Living Lecture Series on Hebrews and Hall of Faith.
Teresa Farmer taught a class in Casper, Wyoming. Her lectures are included in the Joy of Living lecture series on Philippians and Colossians.
Founder of Joy of Living, Doris Greig's lectures are included in the Joy of Living Lecture Series on Judges, 1 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, Ecclesiastes, Isaiah, Acts, Romans, Ephesians, and 2 Timothy. She is also one of the presenters on the Guidelines for Preparing a Lecture audio CD.
A graduate of South Dakota State University, Doris accepted the Lord as a young adult. She and her husband, William T. Greig Jr., former Chairman of the Board of Joy of Living and of Gospel Light, had 4 children and 9 grandchildren.
Joy of Living Bible Studies began when Doris was forced by ill health to stay in bed for a year. The Lord used this time of rest, thought, and prayer to start her on her writing career.
The first Joy of Living class was taught by Doris in Newhall, California in 1971; in 1973 she began a class in Glendale, California. From these humble beginnings Joy of Living has grown to include classes in nearly every state in the Union and many foreign countries.
In addition to writing her own courses, Doris participated in editing other Joy of Living courses and is the author of You Can Do It, Too! Opening Your Heart and Home to Share God’s Love.
Doris went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ in 2004, and her husband, Bill, followed her in 2006. Click here to read the memorial tributes to Doris and Bill.
Rhonni Greig is one of several lecturers that taught with Joy of Living founder Doris Greig in a Ventura, California class. Rhonni's lectures are part of the 1 Samuel, Psalms of Faith and Hall of Faith series. Rhonni is Doris' daughter-in-law.
Joyce Hanson is one of several teaching leaders for a Joy of Living class in San Clemente, California. Joyce's lectures are part of the Genesis and Mark Part 1 series.
Joyce Hanson is one of several teaching leaders for a Joy of Living class in San Clemente, California. Jeanne's lectures are part of the Genesis and Mark Part 1 series.
Linda Kassner has been teaching Bible studies for over 30 years. For over ten years she taught a Joy of Living class in Niwot, Colorado. Her lectures are included in the Joy of Living Lecture Series on 2 Samuel, Nehemiah, Isaiah, 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians.
Married for 40 years, Linda has two grown children and two granddaughters. She says, “It has been a continual joy and privilege for me to study, prepare and present God’s incredible Word to these women on a weekly basis. The Joy of Living lessons are a great blessing to me… May my lectures be used to bring blessings to others, and to glorify our Lord and Savior!” Linda retired from teaching in spring 2007 due to health problems.
Top of PageKaren Long was an assistant teaching leader for Janice McNees at a class in La Crescenta, California. Karen's lecture is part of the 1 Samuel series.
Judy Matthews has been a Joy of Living teacher in Klamath Falls, Oregon, for 30 years. Her lectures are included in the Joy of Living Lecture Series on Genesis, Job, Psalms of Faith, Gospel of John, James, and Revelation.
A native of southern California, Judy and her husband, Joe, moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon in 1973. They have two children and five grandchildren.
Judy longed for an in-depth Bible study program similar to the one she enjoyed when they lived in Anaheim, California. After praying for two years, she discovered Joy of Living in 1977. She also prayed diligently for a teaching leader, never thinking that God had her in mind for the job. Because there was no one else available she began lecturing to her group, which quickly grew out of a home setting into a church.
Judy is still amazed at the grace God extended to her. When she began teaching she had both a two year old and newborn baby. The children had many allergies and were often sick, but rarely on Thursday mornings during class time. In fact, over the next 30 years Judy rarely missed Bible study because of illness. Research for her lectures usually took place late at night with God giving her the strength to keep it up as the children grew.
Nothing is impossible with God. We live in an age full of deception— there are false theologies all around us. Judy's greatest joy is knowing that if we teach the truth, men and women will be able to stand up against these false ideas about God and protect their children and families against them. Judy retired from teaching in spring 2007 due to health problems.
Top of PageJan McClintock is one of several teaching leaders for a Joy of Living class in San Clemente, California. Jan's lectures are part of the Genesis, Mark Part 1 and Hall of Faith series.
Janice McNees taught a Joy of Living class for many years in La Crescenta, California, before retiring in the spring of 2001. Her lectures are included in the Joy of Living Lecture Series on Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, Ecclesiastes, Acts, Ephesians and Hebrews. She is the presenter of Caring and Sharing in Small Groups, a two part audio CD training seminar for leaders, and is one of the presenters on the Guidelines for Preparing a Lecture audio CD. She is co-author of Selected Psalms, the English version of which is discontinued, but the German version, Eine Auswahl Verscheidener Psalmen, is still available.
Raised in the Jewish faith in England, Janice accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Messiah during her early twenties. She has taught all ages from preschool through adults, and is a popular speaker for retreats, banquets, workshops and conventions. Janice and her husband, LeRoy, make their home in Southern California.
Connie Miller is one of several lecturers that taught with Joy of Living founder Doris Greig in a Ventura, California class. One of Connie's lectures is part of the Acts series.
Althea Miller was the long-time teaching leader of Joy of Living classes in Yorba Linda, California. One of her lectures is included in the Joy of Living Lecture Series on Hebrews. She is also one of the presenters on the Guidelines for Preparing a Lecture audio CD.
One of the earliest Joy of Living teachers, Althea started teaching a women’s morning class in 1975, then an evening class for both men and women. Althea began teaching her third Joy of Living class in 1990. She continued to teach until 2000 when health problems forced her to step down from her teaching position. Althea went home to Jesus in 2004.
Gina Moore teaches a Joy of Living class in El Dorado, Arkansas. Gina's lectures are included in the Esther, Daniel, Jonah, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 Thessalonians series.
Linda Patterson is one of several lecturers that taught with Joy of Living founder Doris Greig in a Ventura, California class. Linda's lectures are part of the Psalms of Faith and Romans series.
Jane Payne is one of several lecturers that taught with Joy of Living founder Doris Greig in a Ventura, California class. Jane's lectures are part of the 2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings and 2 Timothy series.
Sue Sawrie teaches a Joy of Living class in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Sue's lectures are included in the 1-3 John & Jude series.
Amy Schultz is one of several lecturers that taught with Joy of Living founder Doris Greig in a Ventura, California class. Amy's lectures are included in the 1 Samuel and Philippians series.
Jean Siino taught a Joy of Living class in Anaheim, California, for many years. She is one of the presenters on the Guidelines for Preparing a Lecture audio CD.
Top of PageSharon Simonian is one of several teaching leaders for a Joy of Living class in San Clemente, California. Her lectures are included in the Joy of Living Lecture Series on Genesis, Mark Part 1, Hall of Faith, and Revelation. She also presents Adding Dramatic Elements to Your Bible Teaching, a 60 minute DVD that will help you add some excitement to your next talk by using some simple dramatic techniques any speaker can use.
Sharon was born and raised in Southern California. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Sharon met the Lord Jesus when she attended her first Bible study class as a young mother. Since then she has had the joy of serving Him by teaching Bible studies, speaking at ladies’ luncheons and retreats and directing church theatre. She has also been a speaker for Christian Women’s Club and a guest on national radio.
Sharon’s lifelong love of drama led her to participate in several Southern California playhouses from 1992 to 2002 as a performer, stage manager, board member and children’s workshop leader. She enjoys combining her love for the Lord and for drama and often incorporates storytelling, oral interpretation of literature and dramatic monologues in her talks. She continues to direct drama at her home church. Sharon and her husband, Vic, have two adult children.
Faith Sinclair was an assistant teaching leader for Cynthia Whiteside at a class in Raleigh, North Carolina. Faith's lecture is part of the Exodus series.
Lisa Stanley is one of several teaching leaders for a Joy of Living class in San Clemente, California. Lisa's lectures are part of the Genesis and Mark Part 1 series.
Linda Stegman is one of several lecturers that taught with Joy of Living founder Doris Greig in a Ventura, California class. Linda's lectures are part of the 1 & 2 Kings series.
Katie Tapia is one of several lecturers that taught with Joy of Living founder Doris Greig in a Ventura, California class. Katie's lectures are part of the Judges, 1 Samuel, Nehemiah, Psalms of Faith and Romans series.
Pat Tveitmoe was one of the teachers of a Joy of Living class in Lafayette, California, for many years. Her lectures are included in the Joy of Living Lecture Series on Hebrews and Hall of Faith.
Lee Wagliardo is the long-time teacher of the Joy of Living class at Cathedral in the Pines Christian Center, Beaumont, Texas. Her lectures are included in the Joy of Living Lecture Series on 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians.
Cynthia Whiteside taught a Joy of Living class in Raleigh, North Carolina. Cynthia's lectures are part of the Exodus series.
Steve Wilson was an assistant teaching leader for Cynthia Whiteside at a class in Raleigh, North Carolina. Steve's lecture is part of the Exodus series.