Actor Zachary Levi is debuting a brand new film, The Unbreakable Boy, proving to Hollywood that there's a market for powerful, faith-based films.

Zachary discusses what made him want to pursue this project, citing the film's meaningful themes of love, family, and faith. He later opens up about Hollywood and the movie industry, highlighting the immeasurable value of making authentic films with good morals.

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How would the world be changed if all the global Churches gathered together? Today's guest dared to ask that question and acted on that vision.

NYT bestselling author, podcaster, and founder of Gather25 Jennie Allen shares how she's bringing people together across 6 continents for 25 consecutive hours of prayer and worship with Gather25. Jennie discusses how she hopes the event will bring people together and transcend barriers so that people across the world can know God and understand His love.

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Award-winning musical artists Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink detail how love, pain, and faith have shaped their marriage and family in their new book, Lasting Ever.

Rebecca and Cubbie reflect on their relationship and explain how joy and heartache played pivotal roles in shaping their identity and marriage. They discuss how in their most vulnerable and painful seasons in life, they were able to deepen their relationship with God and grow.

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Amid the many confirmation hearings taking place on Capitol Hill this week, Senator

Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joins Shannon to discuss the latest news out of

the nation's capital.

Senator Schmitt weighs in on the confirmation status for several of President Trump's cabinet nominees and discusses how they can shake up the status quo in Washington. Later, the Senator sheds light on his oldest son, Stephen, and shares how his rare genetic disease inspired him to pursue public office and advocate for other individuals and families with disabilities.

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How does Satan work to isolate us from God and damage our faith?

Best-selling author Pastor Jonathan "JP" Pokluda explains how we can identify spiritual warfare present in our lives in his latest book, Your Story Has A Villain. He shares his own personal story of breaking free from vices and discusses how it strengthened his relationship with God. Later, JP emphasizes the importance of understanding the tactics of the enemy so that we can maintain a strong faith.

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When we put too much time into trying to please others, it's easy to lose sight of our own true purpose.

NYT best-selling author Jinger Duggar Vuolo shares how she let go of seeking approval from other people, and how it allowed her to instead deepen her relationship with God. In her new book, People Pleaser, Jinger discusses the importance of seeing God as a Heavenly Father, and explains that we don't need to be perfect in order to have His unconditional love.

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How have archeological discoveries over the years brought Scripture to life?

Chief Curatorial Officer at the Museum of the Bible Dr. Robert "Bobby" Duke explains how by looking at historical artifacts, we're able to better understand the time, world, and culture in which the Bible was written. Later, he and Shannon discuss how some of the important artifacts recovered help paint a picture of the early, diverse Church.

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How can we get to Heaven? And if we do, what will the eternal afterlife be like?

Author, Bible teacher, and television host Sheila Walsh provides a glimpse into the afterlife and reflects on God's promises in her new book, The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Eternity Changes Everything. Sheila paints a picture of what eternal life looks like as told by Scripture and tackles some of our most pressing questions about Heaven.

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As we prepare our resolutions for the new year, Shannon revisits her conversation with author and Pastor of Church of the City Dr. Darren Whitehead to discuss ways we can take a break from technology and focus on the things that truly matter in life.

In his book, The Digital Fast: 40 Days to Detox Your Mind and Reclaim What Matters Most, Pastor Whitehead explains how by depending less on our phones, we can strengthen our relationship with God.

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How can Christians make their homes a place that reflects their faith?

Author and Founder of Every Woman A Theologian Phylicia Masonheimer discusses the spiritual significance of home and hospitality as detailed in her new book, Every Home a Foundation. Phylicia explains how we can focus not on framing hospitality through entertaining others, but welcoming and blessing them instead.

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