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March 17, 2020 31 mins

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A Survivor's Story Series: Yuko stopped believing in God after the painful experience of losing her mother to suicide. She endured much hardship with alcoholism deteriorating her family, but God spoke to her through music. Please engage as she shares her powerful story of restoration and healing.

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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Yuko Ichioka is a professional gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author.  She lives in Amagasaki city near Osaka, Japan, where her father—the late Hachiro Oka—was one of Japan’s most beloved comedians.They co-wrote the book, I’ll Make You Laugh As Much As I’ve Cried, is an inspirational story about love, loss, hope, and survival.

Yuko has given more than 700 performances in Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States, including appearances on TV and radio. A popular choir director, Yuko also teaches gospel music to choirs in Japan and Thailand.

Yuko was an early member of the Harlem Japanese Gospel Choir (Harlem JP) and the prestigious McDonald’s Gospelfest Choir, which performed traveling concerts with Cissy Houston, mother of the legendary Whitney Houston.

Yuki donates all proceeds from her music project Amazing Grace, to support four orphanages in Chiang Mai.  She’s released 2nd music project“Love Is Waiting For You” on June 5th, 2019.


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