Gene McGuire
Unjustly convicted and forced to live out a life sentence, Gene McGuire shares his powerful story of finding true freedom in the midst of his prison cell.
Phil and Kathleen Cooke
In this program, taped at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Lisa and Donna interview the co-founders of Cooke Media Group, Phil and Kathleen Cooke. Phil is a gifted television and film producer, having produced programs and films in more than sixty countries around the world. He is the author of many books including his most recent: "The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Win it Back." Kathleen leads and inspires women in media and entertainment through her nonprofit: "The Influence Lab" and she has authored a devotional, "Hope 4 Today: Stay Connected to God in a Distracted Culture." The two of them will talk about their books as well as their media efforts to reach the world for Christ.
Bruce Butler and Jennifer Keltner
The CEO of Union Gospel Mission, a Dallas homeless shelter will talk about how he ended up serving the homeless, but will also share how his parent's divorce shook up his life and led to suicidal thoughts. Hear how Bruce came through this. Also on the show is Jennifer Keltner, founder of a ministry that fights human trafficking. She will share about having an abusive mother and how she came to forgive her.
MichaelPerron
Michael Perron has known what it’s like to “live the dream” of money and fame, only for it to develop into a nightmare of alcohol and drug abuse. In this powerful story, Michael shares how God rescued him from a life of addiction and gave him new hope and healing, which he now shares with others.
Robert Borelli
Robert Borelli was an associate of the Gambino crime family in Brooklyn, NY. He was going down the wrong path, selling drugs and doing drugs and was jailed numerous times for various offenses; however, one day he got tired of his lifestyle and cried out to God in prison for help. That's when his life changed forever. Now Robert, a seminary grad, is sharing his story of redemption and has co-authored a book called "The Witness."
Madison Franquiz and Evelyn Kershaw
Life for Madi Franquiz began quite happily, but a series of tragic events soon caused her to doubt God and even His existence. Thankfully, the Lord’s loving persistence brought her back to a now vibrant relationship with Him. AND From humble beginnings of assisting her mother in a hair salon at age 16, to now owning her own prestigious salon, Evelyn Kershaw shares how God has been her strength and guide, through it all.
Jan Tennyson
Jan Tennyson is the founder of the Dare to Dream Foundation that helps troubled youth. She is an inspirational speaker, pianist, choreographer and writer who ignites a flame in the hearts of all people to live a rewarding life of fulfillment and purpose. She will discuss the difficulties she experienced growing up in foster care.
Tiffany and Heather
Tiffany Ross’ life began with a miracle and the miracles continued, throughout her childhood. Despite the pain of divorce and financial hardship, the Lord used all to deepen her faith and trust in Him. Tiffany is especially blessed to sing on today’s program. And Heather experienced so much grief, that it caused her to question God’s goodness or even His existence. She shares how her journey with deep sadness and pain, ultimately brought her to a deeper understanding and trust of God. “Sorrow may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning!” (Psalm 30:5b)
Kimberly Y Evans and Lynn Bratcher
Kimberly Evans share about not growing up around her biological father, as well as being a single parent, yet going on to earn advanced degrees. Lynn Bratcher shares about overcoming a dysfunctional childhood with a mentally ill mother who took her own life.
Benjamin Dane
“My car flipped several times in the air, and when I landed, I was covered in blood.” Actor, Benjamin Dane, recounts this chilling encounter and how it changed his life forever.