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Steve Austin, pastor and author of "From Pastor to Psych Ward," shares with host Kendra Semmen his personal testimony and insight on what coping with mental health struggles looks like—and how to help others going through similar struggles in the church.

On Monday, January 13, the Academy Awards announced its 2020 nominations, celebrating the best cinematic achievements of 2019. During that process, one Christian movie received a surprise nomination. Listen to find out what the movie "Breakthrough was nominated for.

Last October, TobyMac and his family were devastated by the news that his 21-year old son, Truett, had died unexpectedly. The veteran Christian recording artist has released a touching song about his son’s death. Listen to learn more.

Over Christmas, Netflix released a blasphemous TV special in Brazil that depicted Jesus as a gay man. The case ultimately went to court. Listen to hear the judge's surprising verdict.

How can a child flee from being caught in the middle of shootings and chaos in Central America to going to school in the U.S. to become a police officer? President and CEO of Bethany Christian Services Chris Palusky shares stories of what they are doing to help children around the world who need adoption and foster care. Listen to learn more on how you can change lives.

As a pastor, John Mark Comer analyzes the way the church he grew up in failed to address mental health in a healthy manner, and looks at better approaches to preparing church leadership for today's mental health crisis. Pastor Comer also has his own personal story of struggling with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Learn more in this interview with series host Kendra Semmen.

This is a story about a popular church planter and preacher who has been accused of plagiarism. Dale Partridge is known for sharing pithy sayings on his Twitter account, but apparently some have discovered not all those quotes were his. Tune in to learn how he’s responding.

Tired of sex, violence and inappropriate content in your movies? The Christian organization Movieguide recently announced its nominees for the best family-friendly and Christian worldview-affirming movies of the year. Find out what movies lead the pack after this break.

Listen as host Kendra Semmen interviews Bethel Music founder Brian Johnson about his testimony of dealing with deep depression. God brought him through this trial by teaching him and his wife, Jenn, to write and sing praise songs in the midst of it. Jenn wrote "You're Gonna Be OK" for Brian during that difficult time.

A Spirit-filled quarterback announced this week that he was declaring for the NFL draft. He says it was a difficult decision that his pastor helped him reach. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.