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.
Mary James
Mary James is a five-time Inspirational Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year. She's a Speaker, Writer and President of her own non-profit organization. Her story centers around her feelings of being abandoned and rejected as well as the self-destructive choices she made because of her feelings. Mary will also share how her life was turned around by God.
Ghazala Nisar
Can you imagine losing your home or your friends or your family? Ghazala Nisar did…all at once. Raised in Pakistan, and now living in the United States, you will be captivated and encouraged by her story of loss and redemption.
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.
Judi Thompson
Judi Thompson has definitely had her fair share of trials, but she wants to encourage you with this powerful truth: God is with you in those trials and will ultimately use them for your good and His glory.
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