Punky Tolson
Despite a successful Hollywood career, Punky Tolson was yearning for something more. Amidst a gut-wrenching cry one night, of, “I give up!”, she finally found what her heart had been searching for.
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."
Sabir Bashir
Years ago, Sabir Bashir was blindsided with soul-crushing news. But because of God’s amazing grace and mercy, he is now living with joy and purpose.
Geni Manning and Judy Litalien
Former Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader, Geni Manning, speaks about how God helped her overcome having an absentee father, dropping out of high school, and drug abuse. Judy Litalien will discuss growing up with a verbally abusive and mentally ill mother and how God enabled her to forgive her mom.
Debbie Buffone
Abandoned by people, but never by God. Debbie Buffone shares her powerful story of how God kept her in His faithful arms of love, despite many painful childhood moments. What Satan meant for evil, God used for good!!
Lisa Kay Gurney and Kim
Lisa Kay Gurney will talk about growing up without her mother active in her life and will share about the influence her grandmother had on her. She will also share about her divorce, being a single parent, and dealing with an ex-husband that stalked her. "Kim" shares about overcoming an abusive childhood as well as marital issues that led her to enter a Ms. Georgia contest to boost her self esteem.
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.