Tracy Davidson interview - Christopher Closeup
Christopher Closeup
Tracy Davidson, the 15-time Emmy Award-winning former news anchor at NBC 10 in Philadelphia, discusses why she believes God protected her during a chaotic childhood, how her Catholic faith guides her today, and the messages of resilience and hope that she is sharing in her public speaking engagements.
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Sharon Eubank interview - Christopher Closeup
Christopher Closeup
Sharon Eubank, the author of the Christopher Award-winning book “Doing Small Things with Great Love” draws on her decades of humanitarian work in the U.S. and around the world to share insights on how each of us can be a light to others in need.
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Sister Ave Clark 2026 interview - Christopher Closeup
Christopher Closeup
Sister Ave Clark, the author of “Hold on to Love…with Graces Galore,” discusses the Dominican Sisters who influenced her prior to entering the convent more than 60 years ago, the friends whose selfless acts of kindness reflect Christ’s love, and the pet Yorkies who helped her deal with her own trauma.
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Tom Lynch and Steve Wolf interview - Christopher Closeup
Christopher Closeup
A discussion about the life of Venerable Father Edward Flanagan, how and why he created Boys Town for orphaned and displaced children of all races, colors, and creeds, and his latest advancement on the road to sainthood. Guests are Boys Town historian Tom Lynch and executive producer of the documentary “Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story” Steve Wolf.
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Bill Anderson interview - Christopher Closeup
Christopher Closeup
Legendary country music singer/songwriter Bill Anderson discusses his 60-year career, his work with modern country artists like Brad Paisley and Vince Gill, the life-changing advice he received from his grandfather before he died, and the strength he found in his Christian faith as he navigated life’s ups and downs.
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Becky Eldredge interview (2026) - Christopher Closeup
Christopher Closeup
Author and Ignatian spiritual director Becky Eldredge discusses her book of meditations “Encounter Grace” and shares insights on how we can learn to pause, reconnect with God, and find peace amid the chaos of daily life.
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Ernie Anastos tribute - Christopher Closeup
Christopher Closeup
This special episode honors legendary news anchor Ernie Anastos, who died recently, by revisiting a 2017 interview in which he discussed the ways his grandfather (a Greek Orthodox priest) influenced him, the positive attitude which shaped his interactions with his co-workers and audience, and the faith that helped him find light in times of darkness.
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Dean Koontz interview (2026) - Christopher Closeup
Christopher Closeup
Best-selling author Dean Koontz discusses his novel “The Friend of the Family,” how he managed to avoid a cynical worldview despite having an abusive father, and how his faith led him to believe that every life has purpose and meaning.
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Brian Bird interview (2026) - Christopher Closeup
Christopher Closeup
Writer and producer Brian Bird discusses season 13 of his Christopher Award-winning Hallmark Channel series “When Calls the Heart” and explores how the media we consume can either make us more cynical or move us toward a greater love of God and neighbor.
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Deacon Don Grossnickle interview (2026) - Christopher Closeup
Christopher Closeup
Deacon Don Grossnickle discusses the deepening of faith he experienced on two recent pilgrimages to the Camino and Poland—and gives an update on the microfinance project he created for mothers and babies in Uganda to get the medical care they desperately need.
info_outline"Christopher Closeup" celebrates its 500th episode by revisiting some memorable moments from past interviews, including comedy legend Tim Conway, comedy legend Tim Conway, actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, Hallmark actress and dementia caregiving advocate Nikki DeLoach, Christopher Award-winning author Kate Bowler, Grammy Award winner Harry Connick Jr., CBS News’ John Dickerson, and actress/writer/producer Bonnie Hunt.