Episodes

  • Place Your Hope In God, Not Government

    Place Your Hope In God, Not Government
    Nov 10 2024
    While the 2024 election season has come to a close, the holiday season is fast approaching. As people process the results at hand, how can we have compassion for those with whom we disagree? Author and Pastor of Church of the City Dr. Darren Whitehead reminds people not to gloat, but instead, to have conversations and listen to people in order to unite during an otherwise divided time. Later, he discusses the benefits of taking a break from technology as outlined in his book, The Digital Fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Finding God's Hidden Miracles With Mark Batterson

    Finding God's Hidden Miracles With Mark Batterson
    Nov 3 2024
    Today's guest reminds us that gratitude can be found in any moment. While election season is upon us and the holiday season quickly approaches, it is easy to get swept up in the chaos of life. In his new book, A Million Little Miracles, Author and Pastor Mark Batterson persuades readers to look for God's tiny miracles hidden in plain sight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Allie Beth Stuckey Calls Out Toxic Empathy

    Allie Beth Stuckey Calls Out Toxic Empathy
    Oct 27 2024
    While empathy is key to having a compassionate society, it's also something that can be easily exploited by politics and personal agendas. Author, speaker, and podcast host Allie Beth Stuckey explains how progressives manipulate stories and political positions to appear loving. In her new book, Toxic Empathy, she explains how Christians can look back to God's definition of love as an example of how to live their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Matthew West Found His Spiritual Home

    Matthew West Found His Spiritual Home
    Oct 20 2024
    It's never too early to talk about Christmas! Christian singer-songwriter Matthew West joins Shannon for a conversation about how we can find our spiritual homes this Christmas season. In his new book, Come Home for Christmas, Matthew explains that our excitement about the magic of the holidays doesn't need to end with our childhoods, and that we can continue to find love, peace, and joy in our relationships with God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Jack Carr On Lessons Of History

    Jack Carr On Lessons Of History
    Oct 13 2024
    Shannon is joined by Navy SEAL veteran and best-selling author Jack Carr for a look back at the 1983 Marine barracks bombings in his new nonfiction book, Targeted: Beirut. Jack unpacks the generational impact of the devastating terror attacks on servicemembers and how it not only changed the course of history, but also influenced U.S. foreign policy. Later, he and Shannon look at the recent events unfolding in the Middle East and discuss how the events explain what's happening in the world today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • In Conversation With Justice Stephen Breyer & Justice Neil Gorsuch

    In Conversation With Justice Stephen Breyer & Justice Neil Gorsuch
    Oct 6 2024
    The first Monday of October marks the start of a new term in the Supreme Court. As the Justices prepare to hear cases throughout the term, Shannon revisits conversations with Justice Neil Gorsuch and retired Justice Stephen Breyer to hear how Justices prepare for hearings and the invaluable need to communicate across the aisle for the betterment of the people. Later, Justices Breyer and Gorsuch discuss how crucial the role of Supreme Court justices is to the stability of the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Black Saturday: A Conversation With Trey Yingst

    Black Saturday: A Conversation With Trey Yingst
    Sep 29 2024
    Shannon is joined by FOX News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst for a conversation about his reporting from the Middle East, and his new book, Black Saturday. Almost a year after the horrific October 7th attacks on Israel, Trey reflects on the devastating aftermath of the massacre and the experience it had on soldiers, hostages, and Palestinian and Israeli citizens alike. Later, Trey shares his passion for sharing the stories of those impacted by the war and emphasizes the need to hold empathy for all people involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Home Is Right Where You Are

    Home Is Right Where You Are
    Sep 22 2024
    How can we find comfort when we find ourselves uprooted or apart from our families? Award-winning author and founder of Grace Laced, Ruth Chou Simons joins to share the message of comfort and peace she's working to spread with her new children's book, Home Is Right Where You Are: Inspired By Psalm 23. Ruth reflects on the ways her family emphasizes that no matter what you're going through in life, God is with you during the good and the bad. Later, Ruth discusses the importance of art and the ways in which it can help us appreciate all the beauty God has created. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins