Larry Haron was proudly born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and has been happily residing just north of Atlanta, GA since 2005. He has served as a music minister in several churches over the years, both in Dallas and Atlanta areas. His professional experiences include being the Executive Producer for Singleton Productions, Inc. which produces Grammy and Dove Award-nominated music for corporations, and industrial & educational clients. As of 2011, has served as a hospice chaplain; in 2018, became a Certified Music Practitioner, providing live, therapeutic music for hundreds of hospice, hospital, and rehab patients in the Atlanta area.
2023-03-21
Even though I knew a lot of your story, this was so well put together and such an encouragement that the things God allows in our lives is for our good and not our harm whether we understand or not.
You are a blessing to so many and I know bring God much glory.
I’ve known Larry for 18 years, ever since he first came to Atlanta. My wife and I worshiped at the same large church where Larry served as senior worship leader. As I listened to Larry’s description of that time in his life, it brought tears to my eyes. He handled his “dismissal” with grace and dignity; he may have been paddling furiously under the water, but on the surface he projected serenity.
People are drawn to Larry; he is witty, calm, extremely likable, intelligent, quick to smile and laugh, very talented, and most impressively… a true servant of God. All of these qualities, combined with his soothing voice, make him incredibly impactful as he shares these gifts through his hospice and music therapy work.
I loved his comment about music “massaging the soul” of the heart, as music touches me deeply. Perhaps one day my passing will be made easier because Larry is by my side. I could think of no better friend to have near me at that time.
Simply put… Larry Haron is a treasure!
Thank you, Cheeko, for this wonderful podcast. Now I am looking forward to listening to some of your archived podcasts.
Bea, thank you so much for your comments. Love you guys!
George, thank you for your (as always) well thought out comments, but most of all, for your friendship. You too, are a treasure and I’m so glad God brought me to Atlanta so you could be my excellent realtor, but even better, my excellent friend. Love you, brother!
I worked with Larry at the church and have a great respect for him. My husband had lung cancer and was in the hospital. Larry happened to be on the floor and we reconnected. My husband wanted Larry to conduct his memorial service. He did an amazing job. Hospice is a good fit for Larry and his compassion. Thanks, Larry
What an inspiring story about handling transition and change through God’s Grace and the support of influencers in our lives.
I met Larry and Pam while attending Dunwoody Baptist Church and I was do inspired by his leadership in Worship on my first Sunday visit, that I tracked him down after the service to ask if I could join his praise choir the next week. He graciously welcomed me.
I, like many, struggled when he was asked to leave his ministry at the church. While I never fully understood the rationale, I grieved and prayed for Larry and Pam as they sought to follow God’s direction for their lives. While we haven’t stayed in close contact, I have followed his ministry from a distance and rejoiced in the impact that he has had in the lives of so many who are hurting and seeking answers.
God opened doors to use Larry and his gifts in unique and special ways.
Thanks for sharing this story about healing, forgiveness and finding joy though transitions.
Jonathan
Thank you Larry for making me aware of this podcast. It was so encouraging to hear your story in sequence. We are grateful for your ministry both as a career where you minister to so many in the most vulnerable season of life, and to those of us privileged to be your friend and have you as a shepherd.
Thank you, Jane, for your kind words. I’m grateful we were able to work together and through that I got to know David and be there for you both in his last days. I’ll always remember the dramatic role he played during one of the services that was so well done. His enthusiasm and artistic ability was such a gift. Blessings, Larry