Christmas is creeping up very quickly. For many of us this is a festive and joyful time. For others, this can bring on some unecessary stress. 

Today on Connections, Lucille Williams gives us tips on how to avoid the Christmas meltdown so that we can enjoy the real reason for the season.

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If you have ever felt alone, uncertain, or overwhelmed, or questioned why God has allowed difficult circumstances to become part of your personal narrative, Jody McBrayer’s story is for you.

Today on Connections, the former Avalon band member shares the ups and downs that he has experienced over the years and how he has managed to come out on the other side.

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Stories matter. They provide a compelling conduit through which we can connect with and impact other people.

Linda Olson has compiled seven true, powerful stories from women who have persevered in spite of overwhelming challenges, and she shares them in her new book, Story Matters! Empowering Your Hope When Going Through Tough Times.

Today on Connections, Linda shares why it's so important to share your story and the inspiration behind her latest book.

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A video has gone viral of a man playing his piano amid devastation following deadly tornadoes in the United States.

Jordan Baize lost his home in the tornadoes that spanned across nine states but can be seen sitting at his piano playing in a room without a roof and rubble littered around him. 

Today on Connections, Jordan shares what it was like to live through the tornado and what prompted him to play his piano.

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The Man From Nowhere gives the prodigal son story a new twist.

The film centres on a prodigal father who discovers he is dying. He seeks to reconcile his relationship with his son who is battling alcoholism.

Chris Dowling is the writer and producer of this film.

Today on Connections, Chris shares the inspiration behind this new movie and how they managed to film it in just eight days.

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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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Shearon Epps comes from a large family of 18 siblings. Who she is today is a combination of her rich experiences of growing up in humble beginnings and her hard work as a single mom who also solo parents her three grandkids. Never did she imagine that she would be writing books. 

Today on Connections, Shearon will share her faith journey and what sparked her interest in writing.

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Substance abuse is a huge problem everywhere In the world.  It can especially be a problem in the restaurant industry.

Steve Palmer lived with a drinking and cocaine problem and turned his life around. He is now a restaurateur and the author of Say Grace: How the Restaurant Business Saved My Life.

Today on Connections, Steve shares his story. He also chats about the insidious role that substance abuse plays in the lives of too many people, and what’s needed to support those struggling to overcome their addictions and mental health problems.

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Zoe Niklas discovered hope in the darkness of danger and isolation. She found out that freedom from abuse is possible!

Zoe faced more in her childhood than many of us will experience in a lifetime. She suffered from psychological, sexual and physical abuse at the hands of her own mother and many step-fathers.

Today on Connections, Zoe shares how she managed to overcome all of this and what role faith played.

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Lucille Williams struggled with an eating disorder and was determined not to pass it on to her daughter. But she says breaking the cycle of family dysfunction is not easy. It takes intentionality and often times a support group and or therapy.

Today on Connections, Lucille shares her story and how she managed to break the cycle of family dysfunction. She also talks about the role that God played in all of this.

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