When darkness targets your purpose, only divine intervention can save it—that's the real-life story of author Eddy Colin. In this raw, faith-driven conversation, Eddy opens up about his rise, his fall into an ego-driven life, and the moment God intervened to save him and redirect his path. He shares the truth behind his book A Message To Humanity, why he believes the devil actively works to silence testimonies like his, and what he hopes every reader takes away before it's too late. Whether you're a believer or just chasing purpose, this episode will make you rethink what you're carrying and what you're meant to share.

What if everything you were looking for was already inside you, and a single field trip could prove it? Author James Edwards III joins People of Distinction to unpack his debut novel The Other Life of Mary Abrams, a surreal psychological adventure following five college students on a trip that quietly reshapes everything they thought they knew about themselves. From a life-changing high school English teacher to writing through heartbreak, James shares the real story behind the fiction

What happens when you finally escape a place that hurt you, only to discover God is calling you right back? L.A. Damon's memoir Matter of Principle: R8mans is a 25-year journey involving stolen manuscripts, silent seasons, and the stubborn grip of divine purpose. In this conversation on People of Distinction, she shares what it means to grind through discomfort when God won't move you, and why the answers you're desperate for might arrive decades later — in His time, not yours.

Every headline you've ever read was chosen. Every outrage you've felt was framed. Dr. Richard E. Vatz, professor of nearly 50 years and author of The Only Authentic Book of Persuasion: The Agenda Spin Method—reveals how the loudest voices don't just react to reality, they build it. If you've ever wondered why the news makes you angry or how politicians control what we talk about, this episode will change the way you consume media forever.

What happens when the fire that burns you becomes the light that guides you home? Randy Lemieux survived a childhood shaped by domestic violence, drug addiction, and rebellion — then turned every scar into a lesson worth sharing. In this episode of People of Distinction, Randy opens up about his memoir Journey to the Crossroads, the mentor who saw a diamond in a lump of coal, and how martial arts gave him the discipline to fight for something bigger than himself. If you've ever stood at a crossroads of your own, this conversation is your sign to keep walking.

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Ever wonder what your cat is really thinking when they stare out the window? Author Patricia Kawa'a turns that everyday curiosity into a delightful children's book series that reminds kids and parents alike to slow down and find magic in ordinary moments. Meet Leon St. Ray and Grapefruit — two real cats whose Hawaiian window perch sparked a rhyming adventure and discover why a third book, Cats in the Attic, is already on the way.

She survived fourteen years of abuse that began at age four. She stayed silent for decades, building two versions of herself just to make it through the day. Then she took her abuser to court and won a $1.1 billion verdict. Now Pamela Elaine Lockridge is showing survivors everywhere that healing isn't just possible, it's a path you can walk intentionally.

Pamela returns to the network to discuss her book, Abused from 4 to 18: A Survivor's Fast Track to Mental Wholeness, now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and womensurvivorsinbusiness.org. In this conversation, she opens up about growing up in what she describes as a prisoner-of-war camp inside her own home, the dissociation that kept her alive, and the landmark civil case that just made legal history in Louisiana. This episode is a raw, difficult, and ultimately hopeful look at what it takes to turn decades of trauma into a roadmap for others.

What if the real problem isn't the screen, it's that we've forgotten we're allowed to turn it off? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Hartfield to discuss Unplug: 101 Ways to Pull Your Kids Away From Their Electronics — the powerful book written by his late wife, Wanda Kanten Hartfield. From crafts at the dining room table to building a family identity that doesn't bend to peer pressure, this conversation is a field guide for any parent ready to reclaim their home from the screen.

Grab the book at unplug101ways.com, on Amazon, or at Barnes & Noble.

Erectile dysfunction affects millions of men worldwide, yet the conversation around it is still stuck in silence and shame. In this episode, clinician and author Seema Tangri breaks down everything your doctor might not have time to tell you: from the surprising medical conditions hiding behind ED to the treatments that are changing lives right now. Her book, The Only Way is Up, is a self-help guide that replaces fear with clarity and stigma with hope. Whether you're navigating this yourself or supporting someone you love, this is the conversation that changes everything.

He moved his wife and kids to Alaska with no job, no money, and no plan,  just a word: obedience. Bishop Eugene McCrea sits down to unpack the faith-fueled leap that nearly broke his family and ultimately built his legacy, detailed in his new memoir The Journey of Obedience. This is a raw, real conversation about trusting God when the ground gives no guarantees. Get the book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and let this story challenge what you'll do with your own calling.