What if your life had taken a different path?

 Actress Kristy Swanson sits down with Shannon to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the faith-based film What If…. Kristy describes the filming process and working with great individuals, such as Director Dallas Jenkins and shares her experience reuniting with the cast. Later, Kristy highlights how growing up in faith helped her to choose fantastic faith-based projects, such as 'What If.'

What If will be in select theatres August 5th and

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Faith, fatherhood and family are core values in Senator Markwayne Mullin's (R-OK) life. He joins Shannon to emphasize that while he's regarded as a high-profile member of Congress his greatest role is being a family man. 

Senator Mullin explains how he came to accept Christ as a young man and the importance of prioritizing God and family. He also shares his journey to fatherhood and his unconditional love for his blended family with his biological and adopted children.

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It is easy to resort to anger after losing something precious but rarely does such a response aid the healing process.  For the residents of Kerr County, Texas, this dilemma is all too clear. 

First Baptist Church Senior pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress joins Shannon to offer guidance on handling tragedy, both for those suffering from it directly, and those that wish to help them. Pastor Jeffress also shares a few stories from scripture and his personal life that he hopes will provide a sliver of hope for those impacted by the flood.

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Best-selling author and beloved bible teacher Lisa Whittle knows all too well the worries women mull over about their bodies. She shares her new Bible study, "Body and Soul: A Biblical Look at the Whole Person God Created You to Be," which can help women overcome their insecurities.

She explores "whole body theology," offering a holistic approach to body image, and encourages women to come together to support the bodies God has given them. 

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After a decades-long career as a full-time pastor and member of the music trio "Phillips, Craig & Dean," Dan Dean brings "More." 

He joins the podcast to discuss his new solo project, "More," and shares

Dan also describes how the musical group "Phillips, Craig & Dean" formed

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As the end of the 2024-2025 Supreme Court term draws near, so do the decisions of several precedent setting cases. From challenges to birthright citizenship to pornography bans, some hot button topics will have rulings expected to arrive in the coming weeks.

Fox News contributor and the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University Jonathan Turley, and constitutional lawyer Tom Dupree share their predictions on the outcome of these cases and discuss SCOTUS’s recent verdict on gender-transition surgery for minors.

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Yale Law School graduate and bestselling author Mary Marantz shares

Mary discusses her upbringing and her father's emphasis on the

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Do you ever wonder what God has in store for you? 

Pastor and author of Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus’s Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life, Tauren Wells, shares the meaning behind his new book, instructing readers on finding authentic happiness through Jesus’s joy.

He explains that Jesus’s joy is not a promise of a life without difficulty but that you won’t walk the path of hardship alone. The book also describes what attitudes and behaviors will keep someone from experiencing His greatness. 

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Authors of "The Anxiety Algorithm," Dr. James Kent and Dr. Ronnie Kent are experts on dealing with anxiety and want to help others understand its causes. Their book aims to help readers control their symptoms and differentiate them from fear. 

The father and son duo take on anxiety by developing patterns of peace and joy. They provide practical advice and strategies to help manage anxiety symptoms and strengthen a relationship with God. 

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As a new generation of young professional women seeks guidance from the trailblazers who paved the way, author and President of Concerned Women for America Penny Nance's new book, Seven Rules for Success in Business & Life: A Woman's Guide, could not have come at a better time.

Penny shares an array of practical advice — covering topics such as navigating formal dinners, making a strong first impression, and developing key interpersonal skills. Her insights are particularly relevant for a younger generation whose social development may have been impacted by the pandemic. Penny offers a smart, straightforward guide designed to help women thrive in both their personal and professional lives.

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