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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On Wednesday President Trump announced that a peace deal had been reached in the Israel-Hamas war, a momentous day  for the families of the remaining hostages and those living within the region.

Editor-in-Chief of All Israel News Joel Rosenberg joins Shannon to reflect on the current phase of the ceasefire deal and how he can feel God at the center of the restoration that will come to Gaza.

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Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, David Green, and CEO of Legacy Stone, Bill High, share their new book, "The Legacy Life: Leading Your Life To Make A Difference For Eternity."

They discuss why their personal understanding of legacy has evolved and how they're redefining the concept to encourage readers to discover God's purpose for their lives. 

David and Bill highlight a section from their book on 'Legacy Adventures' which shares testimonials on families faithfully defining their legacies.

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"My life was changed when I stepped into the water." - Jamie MacDonald on her new song "Left It In The River."

Christian singer and songwriter Jamie Macdonald joins Shannon to share why she surrendered her music career to God. She discusses the importance of faith when she battled a turbulent season in her life, and the influence her relationship with God has on the music she creates.

After the loss of her father, Jamie shares how she reconnected to music, drawing on her own experiences to write songs that can provide comfort to people. She also shares how faith and forgiveness helped her reunite with her mother. 

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