Joel & Luke from For King and Country take over the show on "Family Day" - The release of their true life story on the big screen Unsung Hero

0:00 - FKC takes over!

3:12 - Luke as Michael Sweet and other cameos in the film

6:41 - Luke shares his favorite true miracle from the film

8:38 - Joel reveals some movie miracles including the last minute casting of the lead actress

12:10 - FKC's mom - Helen Smallbone - wrote a book - Which one actually read it

15:30 - Don't walk out early - Doug loves the "after" moments

16:27 - For King & Country - Joel didn't want to have Luke work with him - in the beginning

18:32 - Luke's side of that story

20:59 - What conversations do Joel & Luke hope families are having after the seeing the movie

23:47 - Joel shares about the film  - the 90's and about "seeing yourself in a film"

25:19 - FKC on the work life balance & what they do at home to recharge

27:47 - Joel and Luke play the game "Would You Rather"

31:39 - Joel shares about the special Christmas miracle in the movie 

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Doug catches up with author Ray Comfort to talk about two of his books. "Why Jesus? Answering Life's Important Question" & devotional "Count Your Blessings and Stop Stressing"

0:36 - Ray's name in the Bible :)

1:13 - Inspiration for writing "Why Jesus?"

3:39 - Importance of knowing something about other religions

5:47 - God's Word is timeless

8:50 - Ray shares about his devotional "Count Your Blessings" - a devo of encouragement and ways to deal with our fears

13:40 - Final thoughts and links Award winning TV programs & His ministry with free resources

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Doug catches up with Sammy Sweetspirit to talk about her book "LOOK at it this way: The Blind Leading the Sighted"

0:24 - Sweet backstory when Sammy was little, she used to listen to me and join me and my partner Gary Scott Thomas on KRTY 

1:03 - Background on the book and it's release

2:07 - Inspiration behind writing the book

3;25 - Misconceptions we have about blind people

5:42 - Amazing technology and how sighted people can volunteer to help the blind via "Be my Eyes"

8:34 - Is being called "blind" offensive?

9:47 - Importance of language and "seeing a movie"

11:53 - Born at just 23 1/2 weeks, weighing 1 pound 6 oz - Sammy shares her origin story

15:13 - Perfect pitch - check out her music at Sammy Sweetspirit

16:24 - What can sighted people do better for blind people

 

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Doug catches up with Paul Daugherty to talk about his book "Mind Games: Winning the Battle for Your Mental and Emotional Health"

0:52 - Paul shares his personal journey, from growing up in the church to being the leader of a huge church - The passing of his father and understanding why his dad only gave him one key to the church

19:00 - How can we remove the stigma in the church about admitting to having mental health issues

22:33 - One strategy for fighting depression, anxiety & emotional trauma

27:52 - A most important take away from the book

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Doug catches up with Dr Kathy Koch to talk about her book "Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character That Changes Culture"

0:55 - Sharing the inspiration behind the book

1:46 - Does age of your kid matter - Is it ever too late?

3:07 - Being transparent as a parent

3:50 - Dealing with your kids negatives

4:36 - All of our choices start with our beliefs

6:18 - What did Jesus believe about kids?

7:33 - One thing to do differently to be a better parent

8:58 - Hard to be objective as a parent about our own kids

10:16 - Final thoughts and the importance of gratitude and joy

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Doug catches up with Dr Tim Elmore to talk about his book I Can't Wait! 52 Stories of kids who changed their world that you can read together

0:45 - Tim shares the inspiration behind the book and his hope to bring families together and encourage kids

1:47 - 52 stories of kids age 5 to 21

2:14 - Tim shares Ann's story about her invention that help her friend in the Philippines to do her homework

3:22 - Tim shares an incredible story of a 15 year old who went blind and then used the very thing that blinded him to change the world for every blind person born after him

5:30 - How are parents doing when it comes to raising their kids

6:43 - Tim encourages us to not just 'survive' but to spend quality time investing into our kids

7:40 - A common thread throughout the book - Kids that are solving problems and serving people

9:22 - Kids inspired by other kids stories

10:08 - Each story has a video you can watch at www.icantwaitbook.com

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Doug catches up with Kelly Needham to talk about her new book "Purpose Fooled: Why chasing your dreams, finding your calling and reaching for greatness will never be enough"

0:25 - Kelly is the COO of her home

0:51 - I thought we are supposed to reach for greatness

1:25 - Kelly shares the inspiration behind the book

3:18 - On their work life balance early on in their marriage

5:02 - 4 Key Longings for the human heart

6:50 - Social medias impact on our true purpose in life

8:08 - How to reset out minds when we are stuck in the daily grind

10:10 - Kelly shares one nugget of wisdom for you

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John Greco joins Doug again, this time to talk about his latest devotional "The Sword and the Spirit"

0:30 - Intro of this "bible geek" & "word futzer"

1:22 - inspiration behind the devo and the balance between God's Word & the Holy Spirit

3:05 - How the devotional flows for the reader - AM & PM

5:00 - Do we fully understand the Holy Spirit and His power?

7:07 - Can you be a Christ Follower and not read the Bible?

10:06 - A book for new believers and seasoned saints, possible stocking stuffer/witnessing tool

11:32 - Final Thoughts

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Doug chats with Coach Joe Kennedy to learn more about his book "Average Joe: One Man's Faith and the Fight to Change a Nation"

0:45 Joe shares his backstory from 20 year Marine to assistant High School Football Coach

1:33 - Joe got his spiritual inspiration from the film "Facing the Giants"

2:31 - Kendrick Brothers connection and the journey of the book to a possible movie

3:06 - Joe shares how the opposition arose up to try and prevent him from praying

4:35 - "The Constitution means something great to me"

5:05 - On winning his Supreme Court case on June 27, 2022

6:26 - Joe hopes the book is an encouragement to stand up for your principles

7:20 - Takeaways from the book

8:32 - Our Christian beliefs are under attack

9:36 - Joe requesting prayer for guidance about what God would have him do nxt

10:20 - Major thanks to all 

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Doug catches up with Anita Daneker & Tammy Trent to talk about the Shelli Huether Veterans Day Honor Run Saturday November 11th in Brentwood.

0:33 - Who is Shelli?

1:40 - Proceeds from the race are split between 2 great organizations

4:46 - Race Day Details

6:07 - Did you say EIGHT HOUR! Race?

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