Hi, I’m Mike Verdicchio!

I am a Christian minister, author, and, former broadcaster.

I help people gain more confidence in God so they can live a dynamic and fulfilled life God designed  for all of us to have!

In my nearly 40 years as an ordained minister I’ve been able to help many people by giving practical understanding they can apply in their own lives to get results.

My Content – Practical Christian Living!

I provide is simple, practical, and, relatable information on Trusting and believing God, Prayer, Personal Relationship with God, and, the Love of God. Again, from the perspective of practical Christian living.

A Little Bit About Me

I’m married with two grown children, and so far, two grandchildren! My wife Kathy and I live in Glendale, Arizona; we’ll celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in May of 2021.

On this site you will find a number of items I have voiced and/or produced , which you can see in the section called, Mike’s Stuff.

I teach a weekly Bible fellowship here in Glendale Arizona. I also teach regularly at the Phoenix Rescue Mission, Desert Winds Retirement Center, and am invited to other areas to minister and teach at Camps and special events.

I spent nearly 30 on the radio in nearly a dozen cities.  I’ve been the voice for numerous audio and video productions for over 40 years, both Christian and secular, including my powerful audio CD, Healing Words, the audio for the series, Stories for Joshua, and, the audio for my book, Healing from God is Available.

I’m also the author of the book, What Does It Mean?  along with a number of e-books and dozens of published articles.

My first internet adventure was a great learning experience – Christian Inspirational Gifts. I soon discovered I had a lot to learn about the internet, and that site did not last very long.

I proceeded to write, voice and produce a daily membership site called, Inspirational Pep Talks, which later transformed into 5 volumes of Mike’s Pep Talks on CD.

I then produced, Enriching Your Life Now, a membership site with tons of content. Following that project, I launched into the blog world with Confidence And Joy!

You can find out a whole lot more by reading, This Is My Story.

My Contact Information

You can contact me via e-mail or, follow me on Twitter or Facebook.

I have been asked many times if there is a place here on Confidence And Joy to give, or donate,  not just to this site, but to other endeavors I am involved with. For a long time I did not, but I finally added something; the information is below, following the pictures.

(ConfidenceAndJoy.com is produced by, Michael A. Verdicchio. Neither is  affiliated with any group or denomination.)

Phoenix Rescue Mission 2017

Winter Advance 2014

Mike and Kathy at a Family Camp, 2003

Mike and his son, Mike at Game 2 of the World Series, 2001

Mike and Kathy in Verona, Italy, 2006

Mike and Kathy in Venice, Italy, 2008

Son, Mike, and new daughter-in-law, Jacey, October 2008

Mike and Kathy with daughter Paula and granddaughter Ava

Mike teaching at The phoenix Rescue Mission 2015

Performing a wedding in Pensacola, Florida 2015

Yes, Poppa loves Ava!

I love California sunsets!  Pacific Beach, Thanksgiving, 2013

Mike with Greg Schulte, Arizona Diamondbacks radio announcer, 2008

Mike thanks the Vets on his radio show on Veterans’ Day 2006

Mike interviewing actress, Connie Stevens, celebrity Grand Marshall for the 2008 Phoenix Veteran’s Day Parade.  Click the player below to hear this 6 minute interview.

With Arizona Governor, Jan Brewer, July 3, 2010

God bless the USA!  And to all our troops, Thank You For Serving!

Having been asked many times if there is a place here on this blog to give, or donate,  not just to this site, but to other endeavors I am involved with,  I finally added something below.  Credit cards are accepted through Paypal. Please select the option “sending to a friend.”  Thanks, your gift is appreciated.

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