Convention, after a request from Laurie, because of the important programs of national and international evangelization of the latter. Publishing and media Laurie has written more than 70 books, including The Upside-Down Church (1999, co-authored with David Kopp): this book won a Gold Medallion Book Award in the "Christian ministry" category in 2000. Laurie is host of the syndicated radio program A New Beginning, which is broadcast on over 1100 radio stations worldwide. A New Beginning is also featured as a Christian podcast available on iTunes. He is also a guest commentator at WorldNetDaily and appears regularly in a weekly television program called GregLaurie.tv on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). Films Greg Laurie has produced or written 6 films: Lost Boy Hope For Hurting Hearts A Rush Of Hope Steve McQueen: American Icon Johnny Cash: The Redemption Of An American Icon Jesus Revolution He is working on a 7th documentary about Fame and Faith. Personal life Laurie resides in Newport Beach with his wife, Catherine. The couple had two sons, Christopher and Jonathan, as well as 5 grandchildren. On July 24, 2008, Christopher was killed at the scene of a 9 a.m. car accident on the eastbound Riverside Freeway west of Serfas Club Drive in Corona, California. He was 33 years old. Recognition Laurie holds two honorary doctorates from Biola University and Azusa Pacific University. Publications Johnny Cash: The Redemption of An American Icon. Terrill Marshall,. Washington, DC: Salem Books. 2019. . World Changers: How God Uses Ordinary People to do Extraordinary Things. Larry Libby,. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group. 2020. . Lennon, Dylan, Alice and Jesus. 2022. References External links Harvest.org Harvest Christian Fellowship Greg Laurie bio Greg Laurie - Christian Comics Pioneer Article: Harvest America: Christians Celebrate Changed Lives at History-Making Event Harvest Crusades: New app for nationwide event 1952 births Living people American anti-abortion activists American Protestant ministers and clergy American Christian creationists American Christian writers Conservatism in the United States People from Long Beach, California Newport Harbor High School alumni