# 230: BRANDI WILSON reveals her path of healing from divorce, finding courage and renewed joy along the way
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Release Date: 01/04/2024
# 240: CHONDA PIERCE shares her real and raw memoir of a painful past and how she emerged with an unshakeable faith
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When you’ve spent the better part of your life making people laugh, it can be hard to imagine a life filled with darkness and tragedy, but the has learned how to be at peace with it all. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with the award-winning comedian, TV host, and actress. Chonda digs deep into family secrets, untimely deaths, and severed relationships that shaped her into who she is today. She also delivers encouragement to those enduring similar circumstances, sharing how she builds a humor mindset to shift stress and pain. Chonda’s latest book: “Life is Funny Until It’s...
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# 239: JASON VANRULER teaches how to deal with your past to embrace the present and find the authentic you
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We all have a past, parts of it we fondly recall, and others, not so much. Licensed therapist has his own difficult past he's faced head-on and now is helping others find healing from brokenness. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Jason to hear encouragement and practical wisdom to gain true authentic connection. Jason VanRuler's book: "Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection," is a gamechanger for anyone feeling stuck, lost or wondering how to let go of the lies they keep believing. #GetPastYourPast #KeepTheFaith #Relationships...
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# 238: DR. MING WANG has restored SIGHT to millions of people and his inspiring true story is hitting theaters!
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When darkness is all around you, it’s hope that can be the light and help you have sight! Dr. Ming Wang is a world-renowned eye surgeon that has helped restore eyesight to millions of patients thanks to his patented technology. But that’s just the latter half of his story. As a teenager, Dr. Wang fought to escape China’s Cultural Revolution — during which millions of innocent youths were faced with a life sentence of hard labor and poverty. His inspiring true story is now a major motion picture. The movie “” releases nationwide on May 24th. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams...
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# 237: for KING & COUNTRY's LUKE SMALLBONE shares about the new film UNSUNG HERO in theaters April 26
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“Your family, they aren’t in the way, they are the way.” The remarkable true story of the Smallbones is coming to theaters nationwide on April 26th. Luke Smallbone, a quadruple GRAMMY®-winning artist and one-half of the pop-duo “for King + Country,” sits down with nine-time Emmy winner David Sams to talk about the movie “Unsung Hero.” It follows the dad, David Smallbone (played by Luke’s brother and music partner, Joel) who moves his large family from the Down Under to America for a brighter future. Ultimately, it’s their mom’s faith and love that inspires the family to...
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# 236: ALLEN JACKSON and his little country church is now impacting culture across the nation
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How can you live out your faith in everyday life? Pastor Allen Jackson is here to guide your path. And no, we're not talking about the country star either. He’s the senior pastor at World Outreach Church right outside Nashville, TN that has grown from just 30 people to now over 15 thousand under his decades of leadership. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Allen at the homestead to learn about his childhood, personal hardships, and his hope for the future. You can hear more from Allen by subscribing to his daily devotional called, “Today with Allen Jackson” or listening to...
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# 235: KAREN KINGSBURY & her son/director TYLER RUSSELL bring hope to the big screen with "Someone Like You"
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Sometimes the only mode of transportation to take you where you want to go is a leap of faith! You would think someone as successful as New York Times bestselling author, Karen Kingsbury, wouldn’t need to take risks anymore, but Karen and her family used their life savings to fulfill her dream of making her fan-favorite book, “Someone Like You,” into a movie on her terms! Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Karen and her son, Tyler Russell, who happens to be the director of the film, to go behind the scenes. “Someone Like You” explores the healing power of forgiveness and...
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# 234: SCOTT BRICKELL, a music industry veteran, shares how to make it in the biz if you've got stars in your eyes
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He’s worked with some of the biggest names in the Christian music industry and now he’s here to give you a how-to manual for singers, artists, and really anyone wanting a career in the music business. is the founder and CEO of BrickHouse Entertainment and currently manages artists like MercyMe, Cain, and Micah Tyler. He’s also previously managed and consulted bands such as Switchfoot and Audio Adrenaline. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Scott to find out what people need to be successful in today’s music world, and we’ll give you a hint, it’s not just talent alone....
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# 233: GARY MIRACLE died then was given 1.7% chance to live - he shares his miraculous recovery story here
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Miracles happen every day, and when your last name is quite literally Miracle, you have to believe it! As author and speaker describes it, his life caught up to his name in 2020 when an infection nearly killed him after going into septic shock and caused him to lose his arms and legs. His incredible story reached the world when the Grammy-nominated Christian band “MercyMe” shared it through their music video “Say I Won’t.” Now Gary sits down with Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams to chat about his personal story of survival, relationship with lead singer Bart Millard, and new outlook...
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# 232: HOPE DARST shares how she exploded onto the music scene at 39 and if it was worth the wait
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C.S. Lewis said it best: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream!” As you think about your goals and aspirations for the new year, let be your source of inspiration. Hope is a Christian singer, songwriter, and worship leader who signed her first record deal in 2019 at the age of 39. Before her professional singing career skyrocketed, she was busy as a mom and worship leader at The Belonging Co. in Nashville. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Hope at his homestead to talk about how her story is one only God could write. They also discuss her biggest...
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# 231: NICK VUJICIC was born without limbs and rises above as one of the top motivational speakers in the world
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Does the state of the world have you entering 2024 with fear and anxiety instead of hope for a better future? World renowned evangelist and motivational speaker, , was born without arms or legs and is here to offer a dose of reality, but more importantly fill you up with empowerment to take action. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, sits down with Nick to hear about all his future endeavors. Nick is one of the guest speakers for “Hope Together: Called to Care” an online event coming to this April. It is designed to encourage and uplift coaches, counselors, caregivers, or anyone whose...
info_outlineNew year, new you? If you’re finding yourself unexpectedly starting a new chapter in life, Brandi Wilson is here to offer words of wisdom from her own life experience. Brandi is a certified personal and executive coach, but before all of that she was a pastor’s wife at one of the largest congregations in Tennessee. That is until her husband of 20 years left her, leaving her life and dreams shattered. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Brandi to discuss how she found hope and healing after her marriage ended, and how she carried-on for her three boys. Her story is detailed in her book: “Better Than Okay.”
More about Brandi at lovebrandiwilson.com.
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