As the holiday season approaches and we reflect on the year’s end, The AR Bernard Show revisits powerful conversations about faith’s influence on our lives and careers.

Comedian Rickey Smiley shared how faith sustained him after the tragic loss of his firstborn son. Award-winning singer couple Israel Houghton and Adrienne Bailon-Houghton explored the challenges of being professional Christians. Director Christine Swanson critiqued faith-based films, while actor Jamie Hector revealed moments when his beliefs nearly led him to walk off set. Rabbi Potasnik addressed the decline of organized religion among younger generations, and author Lisa Fields described faith and doubt as “fundamental twins.”

Actress and director Latanya Jackson reflected on faith as her guiding principle, and BeBe Winans recalled how a conversation with Roberta Flack inspired his journey into playwriting. Journalist Linsey Davis emphasized the importance of being unapologetically Christian, while composer Ray Chew shared insights on maintaining excellence throughout his career. CeCe Winans spoke about staying relevant in ministry through music, and actor Courtney B. Vance opened up about relying on faith during difficult times.

Don’t miss these inspiring conversations—listen to the full episodes to see how faith continues to shape lives.