Nickname? JW, JAWS.

Where were you born? Farmington, MN.
Where did you grow up? Apple Valley, MN.

What did you want to do when you grew up? Be an astronaut.

Are you married? Yes! Her name is Penny.

How did you meet your mate? She came to volunteer at the TV station, and I said my car likes your car (they both had Suzuki motors) !

Do you have any children? Yes! James Allen Wilson III, born in 1995, and Neo Edward Wilson, born in 2007.

What do you think about Jesus Christ? My Lord and Savior since 1986.

Tell us some of the ways God has blessed you. He lifted me up from having no purpose and gave me one! My family, my job, …..

Bible verses that mean a lot to you?

“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he”
(Proverbs 29:18 KJV).

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
(Romans 8:28 KJV).

How did you get started in broadcasting? I joined the New Life Evangelistic Center Training Program in St. Louis, MO, Rev. Larry Rice, Director, in 1986.

What is your favorite Southern Gospel radio station? KJIR 91.7 “The Cross” (WGCA 88.5 FM-just kidding! they are not southern gospel).

What is your favorite Southern Gospel song or music group? The Gaithers (Down By The Tabernacle).

What food do you really like? Steak, chicken and pizza.

Do you have any pets? Well, it’s hard to count…. We help take care of 1 llama, 12 goats, 5 cats, and 8 ducks.

What is your favorite movie? Star Wars (all of them), other than that, I like religious movies, like The Ten Commandments, Jesus of Nazareth,
and OLD B&W classic movies!

What is your favorite TV show? Star Trek, Dr. Who, and any well-produced live show.

What is your favorite book that you have read? The Bible, L.O.R.’s, Endurance, Pilgrim’s Progress, C.S. Lewis’ Perelandra. Thomas a Kempis’ The Imitation of Christ.

What are your hobbies? Computers, web work, video games, electronics, electricity.

What do you like to do in your spare time? Spend time with my family, watch old movies, computer stuff, listening to music, reading, study, camping.

What are your interests? Bible, science, creationism, broadcasting, electronics.