What does it mean to bear witness to the darkest corners of humanity — and still find light? That's the question Craig D. Forrest has lived with for more than four decades. An award-winning director and documentary filmmaker, he has covered terrorism, voodoo sacrifices, war zones, and cultic practices across more than 100 countries — and says those encounters have deepened rather than diminished his faith. In this conversation, Craig reflects on what it means to tell stories in a changing world, where technology gives almost everyone the power to tell them, but the responsibility for what we choose to tell remains human.

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What if changing what’s on your plate could change the world? Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) for a profound and expansive conversation with Dr. Will Tuttle, author of the international bestseller The World Peace Diet, Zen monk, and visionary advocate for compassionate living. We explore how our food choices shape not only our health, but our spirituality, freedom, and connection to all life. Dr. Tuttle shares insights on the healing power of plant-based living, the deep spiritual roots of veganism, and how reclaiming our relationship with food can lead to personal peace and global transformation. 

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Can finding humor in the darkest experiences of our lives change the way we see them? Dave Mowry explores that question through his own experience of severe mental health struggles, homelessness, trauma, and eventually discovering stand-up comedy as an unexpected way to approach those experiences differently. He also makes an important distinction: humor can work alongside professional mental health support, but it is not a substitute for it. This is a candid conversation about pain, perspective, resilience, and finding a way forward.

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What do we carry with us from the people who came before us—and what will we leave behind for those who come after us? For Edward Rahill, the courage of a grandmother who refused to give up became part of his own way of facing life, from an extraordinary cross-country race to the challenges of business and leadership. He sees life as a relay race: we receive something from those who came before us, and in time, we have the chance to hand it forward.

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Adam Mills didn't set out to write about race, small towns, or forbidden relationships. He sat down in a coffee shop in Mexico City with a spiral notebook and no plan — and the story told him what it needed to be. In this conversation with host KAJ, the author of the Patrick Stone series talks about the creative process behind writing four books, the challenge of writing characters whose experience differs from your own, and why a book, like a child, eventually stops belonging to you.He also gets honest about the part most writers avoid: marketing, sustainability, and what it actually takes to let your work be found.

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What happens to consciousness after death—and can experiences of loss open a deeper understanding of who we are? Annie Lisa shares how her sister’s murder became the catalyst for a profound spiritual journey involving messages from beyond, expanded consciousness, and the power of the subconscious. The conversation explores her understanding of the afterlife, human potential, healing, and the idea that transforming ourselves can change how we experience the world.

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