It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

With unshakeable faith, Film and Television Director, Dallas Jenkins reflects on his nearly 20-year journey to create the Christmas movie, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." He shares how he first came across Barbara Robinson's book and why he fell in love with the story and needed to make it a film.

Dallas also shares exciting updates on some of his other projects, including the hit series The Chosen and the upcoming mini-series Joseph of Egypt.

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From Elton John to Michael Jackson, Barry Morgenstein has been behind the lens of greatness!

Award-winning photographer Barry Morgenstein shares mesmerizing

Barry explains how photography has evolved since the start of his career and its influence on his approach to capturing concerts. He also highlights some of his favorite musicians and concerts he's photographed. 

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Let the countdown to Christmas begin! This week, Shannon and Author, TV host and producer Megan Alexander are diving into the Christmas zone.

Megan invites listeners to read her new book, The True Gifts of Christmas: Unwrapping the Meaning Behind Our Most Cherished Traditions, which uncovers the fascinating treasures behind a few faith-based traditions of the holiday season.

Megan shares the real meaning behind some popular Christmas traditions, including Santa, and shows how many of them connect to stories from the Bible. Later, she highlights her new movie, The Best Thing About Christmas, out December 19th on UPTV. 

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Actress Candace Cameron Bure discusses her newest project, a devotional book titled "Rise and Renew." She explains why this project is extra special to her and how she hopes readers will find hope, strength, and joy in God's word through the devotional.

Candace also highlights how she stays grounded in the values she considers crucial, remains vulnerable with her audience, and how she navigates married life after nearly 30 years.

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Today's episode is particularly divine!

Owner of Puccia Sauce Chef Giancarla Bodoni joins Shannon to discuss delicious food and friendship. They highlight wonderful memories surrounding meals they've shared. 

Chef Giancarla describes the joy of bringing people together through food and her desire to feed people quality ingredients. She also shares a glimpse of her new line of pasta sauce, Puccia Sauce. 

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Former NFL star and host of The Just Life podcast, Benjamin Watson, highlights his advocacy work, raising awareness for the persecution of Christian overseas, specifically those targeted in Nigeria. He also explains the importance of engaging and supporting believers around the world, sharing highlights from a recent mission trip his family took to Guatemala.

Later, Shannon and Benjamin discuss the current phase of College Football and why living in the moment matters. 

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Semper Fi & America's Fund Chief Program Officer, Case Management East, Karen Hetherington, highlights her organization's initiative to serve veterans and their families. She explains some of the services the organization provides and upcoming volunteer opportunities.

As a military spouse herself, Karen understands firsthand the experiences of military family members. She discusses the organization's aim to make their lives a little easier.

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"Don't let fear dictate your decisions. Live by faith." - Pastor Mark Batterson

New York Times bestselling author and Pastor Mark Batterson shares his new book, Gradually Then Suddenly: How to Dream Bigger, Decide Better, and Leave a Lasting Legacy. He discusses the importance of dreaming big, trusting God and embracing gradual progress over immediate gratification. Pastor Mark also explains why legacies are a beautiful reminder of how our decisions shape the lives of others.

Gradually Then Suddenly will be available Tuesday, November 4th. 

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Who are the forgotten heroes of the Christmas story? 

 Best-selling author Pastor Robert Morgan discusses Zechariah and Elizabeth, an elderly couple from the Bible, who are intertwined in the Christmas story. He describes some of the struggles they faced in their life and the lessons they can teach Bible readers. 

Pastor Morgan shares his new book, God Hasn't Forgotten You: 24 Remarkable Ways God Is Working In You And Through You, which covers Zechariah and Elizabeth's story and the early chapters of the Gospel of Luke. 

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“Only God can do the impossible.”  - Ruth Chou Simons

Author and artist Ruth Chou Simons joins Shannon to discuss her new devotional, The Way of the Wildflower: Gospel Meditations to Unburden Your Anxious Soul.

Ruth writes about the importance of having a dependent relationship with God and recognizing that only He can do the impossible. She also shares meditations to help combat different issues. As a mother of six, Ruth discusses how she balances family life and career by cultivating her spiritual life through the quiet moments of everyday decisions. 

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