Earl Fitzsimmons and Ruben Torres
This program features Life and Business Development Coach, Ministry Founder and ordained pastor Earl Fitzsimmons, as well as worldwide evangelist, Ruben Torres. Earl will talk about how God delivered him from his longtime drug addiction and how he now gives back to treatment centers and recovery groups. Ruben will share about growing up poor, the son of a migrant worker. He will also tell his story about having an alcoholic dad, about being bullied as a child and about how he was miraculously healed after a horrific car accident.
Elsa Christie Marley
After her mother’s untimely death, Elsa’s abusive father sent her to America to live with her “uncle.” But she was soon living a nightmare with a stranger. Hear Elsa’s amazing story of tragedy to triumph.
Linda Churchwell and Angela Zatopek
Lisa and Donna interview author Linda Churchwell and television personality Angela Zatopek. Linda speaks about overcoming drugs and how she almost lost her life in a drug deal gone bad. Angela discusses her stand on purity during her time as the star on a Reality TV Dating show, "Ready for Love."
Marty Earls
Fran Sandin has lived through a parent’s worst nightmare…twice. She also received a devastating phone call, one day from her mother. Though painful life experiences are inevitable, Fran reminds our listeners that God lovingly walks with us through our darkest valleys. AND where do you find your validation? Do you find it in your friends, your talents, or even your job? Our guest, Dr. Melita Williams, shares her personal journey of once looking to others and her achievements for worth, but now finding it God alone.
Mark Cragle
Mark Cragle has an incurable brain disease called Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA) that could take his life at any minute, so he tries to make the best of each day. He will share how this disease drew him closer to God and how he has dedicated his life to educating people about incurable brain diseases.
Shelley Allen and Jody Cox
Shelley Allen is a former English Teacher, freelance copy editor and author. She is also the Director of Roaring Writers. She will share her story about growing up with a physically and verbally abusive mother and how she got through that unstable part of her life. Jody Cox had a stable upbringing but was involved in a horrific car accident as an adult where she almost died and wasn't expected to walk again. Jody will tell the story of her miraculous healing and how she handled this difficult season in her life.
Jody Mow
“My grief was so great, I actually had physical pain.” Jody Mow shares the brutal truth about divorce and death, yet shows us that when we trust God’s plan, there is joy beyond the pain.
Cathy Kilpatrick and Shawn Atkinson
Jillian McKnight is a former finance employee who volunteers in prison ministry. She survived both verbal and physical abuse and will discuss her recovery from her dysfunctional and difficult childhood. Heather Anderson, an artist and movie producer, will give her transparent account of losing a baby and will share a miraculous story after her child's death.
Amy Berry
Would you like to live, “the good life?” Amy Berry shares how to do that in the midst of a painful and uncertain world.
Diana Smalley and Nan Brown Self
Our guest is Diana Smalley. Diana is a sought after television journalist. She has worked as an Anchor and Reporter for ABC, CBS and FOX News, also serving as a Correspondent for CNN. Over nearly the last two decades she’s been a television news leader in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Connecticut and Washington D.C. She began her career on the streets of New York City carrying her own camera in the aftermath of September 11th. She has covered everything from politics on Capitol Hill to devastating storms, presidential visits, elections, breaking news and crime stories that garnered national attention. Diana is now based in the Dallas area and travels full-time in ministry with her husband, Dr. Mike Smalley, founder of World Reach Ministries. Diana speaks about how her parents divorce rocked her world. Nan Brown Self is an author and speaker Nan Brown Self. Nan is the author of "Forgiveness: Making Space for Grace." Nan is a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist. She counseled and taught families, individuals and children for over ten years