NO SHAME PODCAST WITH JOHN GROOTERS

Leland Klassen got his big start as a night shift stock boy with a degree in Anthropology. Finding this job slightly less lucrative than he wished, he naturally shifted his focus to the most obvious and responsible option – stand-up comedy. With routines that have pleased crowds for the past sixteen years, Leland is known today as Canada's premier "clean" comedian.

In a world of abuse, the ministry of Bloom In The Dark is dedicated to sharing the hope and healing found in Jesus through ex-victim testimonies, connections, and practical tools. Founder Paula Mosher Wallace (author of Bloom In The Dark) and partners Ginny Priz and Evonna Surrette join John Grooters to share their hearts for coming alongside victims of abuse.

As a member of the Casting Society of America, Beverly Holloway has been an independent casting director for TV and feature film for over 20 years. She is best known for her work on movies such as I Can Only Imagine, The Ultimate Gift, Moms' Night Out, Bobby Jones: Stroke Of Genius, and Trade of Innocents.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, actress Madeline Carroll began her career as a model at the age of 3. Since childhood, she has performed in more than 60 national commercials & principal roles. Madeline is best known for her roles in Swing Vote, The Spy Next Door, Flipped, and most recently, I Can Only Imagine.

Bernie Carbo is a former major league baseball player and a member of the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame. He now spends time ministering to families and children through his love for the game.

Michele Rigby Assad is a former undercover officer in the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's Directorate of Operations. Trained as a counterterrorism specialist, Michele served her country for ten years, working in Iraq and other secret Middle Eastern locations.

Upon retirement from active service, Michele and her husband Joseph (also a former agent) joined a group of Americans who wished to aid persecuted Christians. Their efforts resulted in the evacuation of a group from northern Iraq that was featured on ABC's 20/20 in December 2015.

As an NHL All-Star goaltender, John VanBiesbrouck saw everything – both on the ice and off. His hockey career put him in the Hall of Fame, but his life was heading a different direction before a friend shared the truth with him one morning in a Florida restaurant.

Few people know the real stories of Christians being persecuted, tortured, and even executed because of their faith in Christ better than Todd Nettleton. As host of VOM Radio (Voice of the Martyrs,) Todd spends time each week interviewing people with stories that both shock and inspire.

Major League Baseball players spend half their year away from home, and half their time on the job in front of tens of thousands of fans and critics. Where does faith come in for ball players, and who can they trust to walk them through faith-related questions that arise in one of the most rewarding, but also most volatile vocations in the world? Meet Mark Mitchell, chaplain of the San Francisco Giants.

The History Channel developed the ultimate survivor show and they titled it Alone. Even being selected for the show was an incredible victory, but outlasting nine other contestants – each motivated by the winning prize money of one million dollars – that took an incredible will and plan. Meet Dave McIntyre – the winner of Season 2 of the series Alone.