I Am Refocused Radio

At 97 years young, former teacher and education advocate Cynthia Schumacher is proving it’s never too late to share your stories with the world. After a 33-year career shaping young minds, followed by years of advocacy, she turned to writing—first publishing three children’s books and seven poetry collections. Now she’s releasing Prose Pizza, her debut collection of nine short stories written 60 years ago and finally seeing the light of day.

With warmth, wisdom, and a quietly incisive eye, Schumacher peels back the layers of ordinary lives to reveal hidden desires, quiet rebellions, shifting identities, and the unexpected moments that reorient everything. Using the metaphor of pizza “slices,” these charming, thoughtful stories explore marriage, aging, social expectations, and the extraordinary that lives just beneath the surface of everyday people.

As Book Trib writes: “This is a collection that invites reflection, rewards attention and lingers pleasantly, like a meal shared with good company.”

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John Whaley brings over 40 years of ministry experience to every conversation, including 21 years as a pastor. He currently serves as Chief of Staff for Prayer at the Heart and as Senior North American Pioneer and Executive Pioneer for The Rooftop International. A passionate teacher of the Word and advocate for united prayer, John previously led a city-wide Pastors Prayer Movement in Alabama that united leaders across denominational lines. He now serves on the National Prayer Committee in the United States and has preached the Gospel throughout the U.S. and in countries including Romania, Germany, France, Poland, Austria, South Africa, and South Korea. John’s deepest burden is to see every local church awakened to the priority of prayer, the passion of the Father, and the power of the Gospel. He longs for pastors in every city to pray and labor together as one, and for believers to step beyond the walls of their buildings to transform their cities with the Gospel and make disciples who make disciples. John is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and lives in Hickory, North Carolina, with his family.

Prayer at the Heart is a national prayer movement dedicated to igniting spiritual awakening in America through unified, humble, and biblically grounded prayer. Their bold mission is simple yet powerful: “One Million Praying. One Million Saved. 50 Days. One God.” The organization is mobilizing 1 million Christians to pray specifically for 1 million Americans to come to faith in Jesus Christ. This 50-day focused prayer campaign runs from Passover to Pentecost (April 5 – May 24, 2026) and builds toward the America 250 National Prayer Initiative — coordinated public prayer gatherings in all 50 states on July 4, 2026, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday. At its core, Prayer at the Heart calls the Church back to the heart of God through repentance, renewed passion for prayer, and bold witness. Rooted in 2 Chronicles 7:14, the movement emphasizes that real cultural and spiritual change begins when God’s people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways. Rather than top-down programs, PATH focuses on grassroots activation — everyday believers praying for friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers, while churches open their doors and leaders unite across denominational lines for city-wide and nationwide prayer. The initiative was piloted in Northeast Ohio and is now scaling nationally. It equips participants with free prayer guides, trains state and county representatives, and encourages visible prayer in public spaces such as campuses, workplaces, neighborhoods, and city halls. Leadership includes:

• Dr. P. Douglas Small – President & Executive Director (vision carrier for over 30 years)
• Garry Bryant – Vice President & Chairman of the Board
• John Whaley – Chief of Staff (featured guest)
• Additional board members and advisors with deep experience in evangelism, revival, and church leadership.

The movement is proudly endorsed by Dr. Franklin Graham and Dr. Ronnie Floyd. Individuals and churches can get involved by:

• Committing to pray for one specific person and receiving the free 50-day Prayer Guide
• Becoming a state or county representative
• Hosting or joining local prayer gatherings
• Supporting the work through prayer and giving (current matching-gift opportunity)

In short, Prayer at the Heart believes that if America returns to prayer, God will return in power — and they are calling believers to be part of that historic move right now.

https://prayerattheheart.org/

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In this powerful interview, Jay Campbell — 5x international bestselling author, world-renowned biohacker, peptide expert, and co-founder of BioLongevity Labs — shares his no-BS blueprint for achieving peak physical, mental, and spiritual performance at any age.

At 55, Jay (along with his wife Monica) looks and feels decades younger by strategically using therapeutic peptides, hormone optimization (including TRT), bioregulators, and advanced longevity protocols. He breaks down exactly how these tools work, why they’re the future of medicine, and how you can use them to lose fat, build muscle, reverse aging, boost energy, and raise your consciousness — all while ditching the broken traditional medical system.

Whether you’re struggling with low testosterone, stubborn fat, chronic fatigue, or simply want to live at the highest level possible, this conversation delivers actionable, cutting-edge strategies you won’t hear anywhere else.

Jay also discusses:

• His top peptide stacks for healing, fat loss & performance

• The truth about GLP-1s, bioregulators & hormone therapy

• How to become the “scientist of your own body”

• Raising human vibration while optimizing biology

If you’re ready to take full control of your health and unlock your body’s full potential, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

🔗 Learn more & get Jay’s free resources at https://jaycampbell.com/

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Lucas West, 20 

Team Legend

Hometown: Rochester, NY

Resident: Fairport, NY

Raised in a bilingual household, Lucas developed a deep connection to his German heritage, inspired by his Opa, a renowned opera singer, and guided by his mom, a music teacher and clarinetist, who helped him explore piano, trombone, jazz, classical and musical theater. Lucas discovered pop and rock through his dad's iPod, absorbing artists from Aerosmith to Elton John, which shaped his love for storytelling and performance. A jazz studies major at SUNY Fredonia, Lucas performs in multiple ensembles, fronts his own band and shares his music online. His performances blend classical training with pop sensibility, emphasizing powerhouse vocals and engaging piano-driven shows. Beyond music, he balances work at his dad's brewery at home and the fitness center at school, using bodybuilding and discipline to support his focus and mental health. For Lucas, "The Voice" is a chance to honor his family's legacy, showcase his unique sound and share his lifelong passion for music with the world.

Blind Audition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQCrXpx-HTU 

Battle Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRuRue3rOjM 

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Alexia Jayy, 31

Team Adam

Hometown: Irvington, AL

Resident: Mobile, AL 

A self-proclaimed "old soul," Alexia Jayy has been chasing her dream since she was 2. Inspired by icons such as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Donny Hathaway, she grew up performing - from her first solo at the Apollo at 5 to recording her own original music as an adult. Alexia's signature, accessory-adorned Afro has become a joyful extension of her personality and artistry. Life hasn't been without challenges, though. A single mother at 21, Alexia balanced raising her son, Matthew, with pursuing music, even writing her first single, "Who Raised You," in his honor. She later welcomed her daughter, Harmony, while continuing to perform, record and build a following online. Supported by her partner, David, and her mother, Michelle, Alexia juggles family, music and faith, proving that perseverance, passion and love can turn obstacles into opportunity. 

Blind Audition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYo7dYGQT30 

Battle Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULaDNo8dzi0 

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Antonina Samoilova – the FIRST Ukrainian woman to summit Mount Everest THREE times and the world’s five highest mountains – shares her unbelievable journey of courage, resilience, and peak performance mindset.

From conquering Everest + Lhotse in a single day to capturing the first-ever drone footage from the top of Everest (100+ million views), Antonina teaches the “SUMMIT MENTALITY” that turns impossible challenges into breakthroughs – in mountaineering, business, and life.

Antonina Samoilova is a world-record-breaking Ukrainian mountaineer, entrepreneur, TV & radio host, and global motivational speaker.

She is among the top 10 women in the world to summit Mount Everest three times and the only Ukrainian woman to achieve this feat (2022–2024). 

Antonina made history as the first to summit the world’s five highest mountains and became the first woman to climb both Everest and Lhotse (8,000m+) in a single day in 2024.

On a mission to complete all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks, Antonina empowers women worldwide through her “Summit Mentality” philosophy. She proves that the greatest obstacles are built in the mind — and that the decision to continue is what ultimately defines success. 

Through courage, resilience, and unwavering determination, she inspires people everywhere to break their own limits in life, leadership, and high performance.

https://www.antoninasamoilova.com/

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John Tarnoff is an executive career transition coach, speaker, and bestselling author who specializes in helping mid-career and late-career professionals reinvent themselves and build meaningful, sustainable second-act careers.

A 40-year veteran of the Hollywood entertainment industry as a film producer and studio executive (including time at DreamWorks Animation), John was fired nearly 39% of the time during his career. These repeated setbacks taught him how to turn adversity into powerful opportunities for reinvention. At age 50, he earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology and completely transformed his own path to now guide others through the same journey.

He is the author of the book Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50. John helps professionals over 50 defy ageism, move past burnout or career stagnation, and design bold, purpose-driven next chapters aligned with their values and talents. 

Learn more at https://johntarnoff.com/

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Tom French is a senior partner emeritus of McKinsey & Company and a lifelong mountaineer and cross-country skier. After four decades in the high-pressure corporate world, he retired at the end of 2019 and decided to take “gap years” to rediscover the passions of his youth.

What started as one year quickly turned into three extraordinary years of adventure and self-discovery. He rebuilt his athletic strength, competed in demanding cross-country ski marathons, and completed two epic expeditions to Mount Everest — one dramatically interrupted by a cyclone and a harrowing blizzard descent down the Lhotse Face, and another where he became the first climber ever to approach the mountain through the remote Makalu Barun region, summiting on a moonlit night.

In his inspiring new book, The Gap Years: Climbing, Skiing, and the Journey Back, Tom shares a powerful story about the joy found in wild places, the power of endurance, and the profound renewal that comes from reconnecting with what truly lights you up — proving it’s never too late to step away from burnout and expectations to create a bold, purpose-filled next chapter. 

Learn more about the book here: https://brandeisuniversitypress.com/title/the-gap-years-climbing-skiing-and-the-journey-back/

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Jay Meacham is the Go-To Mind Coach for home builders. He is a highly valued and committed executive coach, business strategist, and purpose-driven leader dedicated to transforming the lives of residential home builders and skilled trades professionals. Jay helps builders, tradespeople, and industry leaders go from burned out and boxed in… to bold, time-rich, and financially free.

He grew up on an Iowa farm, worked his way through Fortune 500 leadership, and today serves the unsung heroes who shape our communities—homebuilders, contractors, tradesmen, and industry pros ready to build lives as strong as the homes they create.

This work is deeply personal for Jay: he lost his childhood home to a fire, and that moment ignited his lifelong mission to serve families, create stability, and empower those who make homes possible.

Jay coaches clients across the residential construction space who are ready to lead boldly, live deeply, and create impact that lasts beyond the job site.
Learn more at https://coachjaymeacham.com/


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About the Show

It's a whole new game. "The Voice: Battle of Champions" introduces an amped-up competition with returning stars Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. These champion coaches come back to their chairs once again to discover incredible talent in a season full of thrilling twists, fan-favorite guests and spectacular performances. Let the showdown begin! 

About Jeremy

Jeremy Keith has spent more than 20 years making a living through music. A seasoned R&B and soul vocalist, he began touring straight out of high school with Grammy winner Stephanie Mills before joining the legendary group After 7 as a full member. Jeremy has performed around the world and worked with the Harlem Gospel Choir and the Soulful Symphony through the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. A self-described miracle baby, Jeremy overcame early health challenges and has built a career rooted in resilience and gratitude. Now based in Los Angeles, he splits his time between performing, vocal coaching and nurturing his growing collection of houseplants. After years of singing behind icons and sacrificing time with family to chase his dream, Jeremy is ready to step into the spotlight on "The Voice" and finally share his story.

https://www.nbc.com/the-voice

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