Joshua Broome was one of the most successful adult film stars. He spent six years in the industry. He obtained fame and wealth and travelled the world, all to find out that none of those would fill the emptiness in his heart.

He eventually moved on, overcoming depression and the shame that comes with the industry he was in. Today he is a pastor sharing the gospel with people around the world.

Today on Connections, Joshua shares how he went from porn star to pastor.

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Do our darkest secrets have a purpose? Can our weaknesses give us strength? Is there a plan for our pain? Yes, says Christine Soule, if we embrace God’s love and ask for His help. 

Today on Connections, Christine Soule shares her remarkable journey from unspeakable dysfunction to a life abundant with blessings. She will also talk about her new book, Broken and Beautiful.  

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Shantel Dudley wears many hats. She is a wife, mother to 17 children and grandmother to eight grandchildren.  

Shantel has a heart for the broken and hurting after experiencing abuse in her own life. 

Shantel and her husband have spent the past several years adopting children with medical needs. Through that time, they have also experienced the loss of four children.

Today on Connections, Shantel shares what drew her to adoption, why she adopts children with medical needs and what role faith plays in all of this. 

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“Many of us go through life wondering what our true purpose is, feeling lost and believing everything will fall into place when we finally receive our calling from God,” said Geoff Peters. “The truth is, the call has already been made, the offer is on the table. Being a part of God’s family means we’ve received the invitation to be an active part of His work of love and compassion. He’s waiting for us to respond.” 

Geoff Peters is the author of, The Family Business: A Parable about Stepping Into
the Life You Were Made For.

Today on Connections he helps us to overcome the obstacles that we as Christians face when committing to live as a disciple for Christ each and every day.

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If there is one family that knows how to do cancer in a big way, it's the Epp-Tiessen family.

There have been 10 occasions when a doctor told one of their family of five that they have cancer or that, despite the treatments, the cancer has returned. They also experienced loss after cancer took the life of their eight-year-old son, Tim.

Despite all of this, the Epp-Tiessen family continues to cling to hope. 

Today on Connections, Dan shares his family's story. He'll also share how they've managed to cling to their faith throughout this journey.

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A Christmas quiz at an office Christmas party changed the research path for one historian.

Dr. Gerry Bowler was interested in making the quiz both challenging and intriguing, so he started researching the different facts and myths surrounding Christmas.

Dr. Bowler says this lead him down a 30-year path of researching everything Christmas.

Today on Connections, Dr. Bowler shares the myths and facts of Christmas

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Who is Mary? How can we relate to her this Christmas season?

Dr. Marina Hofman is a Bible and theology professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Today on Connections, Dr. Hofman shares with us how we can relate to Mary in more ways than we think.

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When author Dione Martin was a girl, she often thought about her biological father. Who was he and what did he look like? Did he ever think about her and wonder if she was OK? 

Martin poignantly explores the impact of family secrets and the importance of father-daughter bonds in The Wool Over Their Eyes, an authentic story with memorable characters who find redeeming qualities in each other — and forgiveness in their hearts.

Today on Connections, Dione shares a bit about her life growing up and the inspiration behind her book. 

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For many, Christmas is a season they look forward to all year long. For others, it can be stressful and, at times, challenging for those who are missing a loved one.

Bob Smickilas, a registered psychotherapist, nationally certified counsellor, and licensed minister, says grief can arise at any time, but it usually rears its head at Christmas.

Today on Connections, he gives us tips on how to cope with grief during the holidays.

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An estimated 80% of people say they feel “stuck.” So what’s the solution?

In his new book, Unstuck and Unstoppable, Jimn Kyles provides readers with practical, actionable tools to help them shake off problems from the past, find their purpose and move forward in their lives.

Today on Connections, Jimn shares his testimony and how these steps helped him become unstuck and unstoppable.

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