In this season finale, the intriguing world of Christian apologetics as tied to the likes of C.S. Lewis and Alister McGrath, comes to life in a new and fascinating way from theologian and international speaker, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing. In a world filled with many 'grey areas' when it comes to spirituality and even critical thinking, Dr. Orr-Ewing relays clarifying ideas in talking to James based on her years of research which has produced books like Lead Like the Real You, Mary's Voice, and Why Trust the Bible? 

While career changes are sometimes frowned upon, switching roles has put a smile on the face of Dr. Dwight Holland. From engineering and geophysics work in the Antarctic to serving as US military pilot-physician, Dr. Holland has learned a lot and literally lived the Star Trek catchphrase, "to boldly go where no man (or at least very few) has gone before!" Tune in as James and Dwight's conversation covers everything from their mutual flying friends to the ancient roots of the Order of St. John.

Some folks are business savvy, others are creative and artistic. South Carolina native, Sterling Crawford, is uniquely both and has wonderfully blended her talents to produce paintings which both tell a story and serve a purpose. After taking her degree in finance from the College of Charleston, Sterling has not only gone on to capture everything from African rhinos to her astronaut grandad but also championed the cause of others with her art too. Listen as Sterling shares her story with James. 

From the rural hills of Tennessee to central Chicago, not to mention "down range" when deployed, Dr. Preston Visser has saw patients as board-certified clinical psychologist in a true host of settings. An academic as well as a practitioner, Dr. Visser has also taught at Milligan University and produced a number of papers and presentations related to his work for over a decade in the US Army Reserve along with the VA. Friends for 20 years, enjoy the talk between James and Preston as they catch up.

A fear of critical reviews, slow coming inspiration, and just wondering how to start, are all potential roadblocks on the path towards producing your own creative writing which author and teacher April Asbury knows all to well. Having overcome such hurdles, however, April has happily taught others to do the same over 3 decades now through her university creative writing courses as well as regional literary workshops. Hear as April tells James about her favorite authors and latest publications.

The statement "overcoming the odds" takes on far richer meaning when looking at the life US Olympic fencer Keeth Smart. Not only did he compete in a sport a tiny fraction of Americans do, but he dominated in it, even taking an Olympic medal in 2008. This would be extraordinary for anyone, but especially a boy from Brooklyn, and one meant simply to "watch his sister compete." Most recently, though, Smart is winning at business and parenting as he discusses with his "fencing fan", James.

Practicing medicine is challenging enough, but to teach it along with examining ethics and spirituality with a sprinkling of theology on top, presents an even greater challenge, but one Dr. Collier has been eager to take on as well as encourage others to do too. As an-in demand conference speaker as well as busy mom, not to mention creative crocheter, Dr. Collier's conversation with James is one everyone from prospective medical students to inspiring better homemakers can enjoy

Art is subjective and ever-changing; however, celebrated artist Eric Fitzpatrick has skillfully managed to make his work appeal to countless people for more than 50 years now. What the likes of Grandma Moses did for American folk art or Paul Simon did to highlight the creative urban scene, Eric Fitzpatrick has done for Southwest Virginia, where he may rightly be called the Star City’s favorite living artist. Join James as he sits down with Eric at his studio to hear about (and see) his art.

To have a respectable career in law is noteworthy enough, however, to have one in law as well as healthcare compliance, and the fine arts, all of which are sprinkled with some awe inspiring world travel, is truly extraordinary. Listen in as James speaks with modern Renaissance lady, Andra Popa, as she shares about her work, the likes of which has drawn inspiration from everything from her physician father to far-flung polar regions, with tales to spark a wide variety of interests.

From the coal-mining hills of West Virginia to the halls of Princeton University, Prof. Robert George's personal story is equally as interesting as his unique take on politics (and teaching) which includes promoting the increasingly lost art of civil discourse, even on the most heated topics of debate. Hear Prof. George describe in detail his love of the political scene as much as the bluegrass one, along with some of his favorite old hymns in this season two kickoff.