Chris Stigall welcomes Kathie Lee Gifford for an intimate Easter conversation on faith, her storied career—from Regis Philbin co-hosting to Today Show mornings—and her passion for biblical truth. Kathie Lee shares her journey from entertainment to deep rabbinical study, emphasizing the unity of Old and New Testaments as one story of God's love. She discusses her new book Nero and Paul: How the Gospel of Grace Defeated the Ruler of Rome, juxtaposing Nero's depravity with Paul's transformation and the triumph of grace. Kathie Lee critiques legalism, bad translations, and cultural division, urging authentic study of original Hebrew/Greek texts. She reflects on Jesus as architect/stone mason (tekton), the importance of never separating spiritual from secular life, and living consistently in Christ's love. The episode closes with "Faith and Freedom 250," honoring Christian leaders who shaped America's moral foundation across history.

00:00:00 - Introduction and Easter Greeting

00:00:30 - Kathie Lee Gifford Introduction and Career Overview

00:01:14 - Personal Fan Connection and Faith Journey

00:02:21 - Morning TV Intimacy and Regis Memories

00:03:17 - Fun, Friendship, and Legacy with Regis

00:04:22 - Transition from TV to Writing and Faith Focus

00:05:04 - Rabbinical Study and Bad Translations Critique

00:06:07 - Unity of Old and New Testaments

00:07:19 - Jesus in Old Testament Prophecies

00:08:21 - Evil's Constant Presence and Book Series

00:09:04 - Writing Process and Collaboration

00:10:02 - Nero and Paul Book Overview

00:11:13 - Origin of "Christian" Term

00:12:20 - Tekton Translation and Jesus as Builder

00:13:26 - No Separation of Spiritual/Secular Life

00:16:41 - Nero's Evil vs. Paul's Transformation

00:20:35 - Legalism and Dogma Rejection

00:21:41 - Entertainment and Faith Integration

00:23:44 - Closing Thanks and Easter Blessing

00:25:30 - Faith and Freedom 250

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