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Bill and Lyndi McCartney Discuss Christian Marriage.

Promise Keepers founder, Bill McCartney, and his wife Lyndi McCartney. Bill has written a book to which Lyndi has contributed: "Sold Out." (Word Publishing) It explains how Bill McCartney came to lead the Christian and male ideology group, what their lives were like before Promise Keepers, and how changes in philosophy have altered their marriage in thirty-five years.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, November 20, 1997: Interview with Bill and Lyndi McCartney; Interview with Steve Lacy.
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Soprano Saxophone Legend Steve Lacy.

Soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy. He's on a North American tour with his trio through the beginning of December. Lacy is considered "the foremost interpreter of Thelonius Monk" and in fact trained and performed with Monk when he was in his mid-20's. Lacy is also known as the "father of the modern soprano saxophone." He is known for his unmistakable sound, as well as being one of the most prolific sax players performing today.

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