In 1930, something truly remarkable happened in East Texas: the biggest oil strike in history took place! Sam Sorbo is a wife, author, filmmaker, homeschool advocate, and actress who stars in the film, Miracle in East Texas, alongside her husband, Kevin Sorbo. The movie is a “faith-friendly” film in theaters October 29 and recounts a story of solid American values, redemption, and hope. The movie is educational and appropriate for the entire family to watch together. Sam also talks about her passion for homeschooling, sharing that education is about so much more than just the cut-and-dried academics. “Schools have stolen the parenting from the culture,” she says. She would love to see more parents today take their kids out of public school and raise them at home.

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Check out Sam’s homeschool curriculum that can be used along with the movie, Miracle in East Texas on her website SorboStudios.com

Nazi U-Boats sunk 72 of 73 U.S. oil tankers during World War II in the Gulf of Mexico

We are living in an anti-forgiveness and anti-Christian culture, so discussing forgiveness with our children is necessary

What better way to recapture American values than through good storytelling

Victory in Seattle

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

After Death explores the afterlife with the guidance of New York Times bestselling authors, medical experts, scientists, and survivors that shed a light on what awaits us. In this episode, Holly interviews Dr. Mary Neal as she shares all about her death and return experience.

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

For some people, the greatest gift they’ve ever received is the gift of an organ transplant. Marion Shuck, the Vice President of Relations at Gift of Hope, helps secure organ and tissue donations for those who need life-saving help. Marion lost her husband suddenly several years ago, but she was so thankful he was an organ donor. Marion shares his life-giving organ donation story and how impactful it has been. You can sign up to be a donor at any age, and shockingly, more than 100,000 people are still on the waiting list in the U.S. for an organ transplant! Marion advises people to have their wishes about organ donation made clear before their passing. You don’t want your family members to make that decision for you during a time of crisis.

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Countless people can be saved and impacted by someone’s life-giving organ and tissue donations

Register to be an organ donor at the DMV with a driver’s license renewal or registration

Legal next-of-kin can also make the decision for their dying loved ones if their wishes have not been made explicit beforehand

You can host a donor registration drive in your community and encourage people to sign up to become an organ donor

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Fearless adventurer Eric Sprinkle gives an update on his exciting life with a wild story to tell: he donated a kidney! His selfless decision to become an organ donor resulted in saving the lives of four people just in time for Christmas last year. Eric explains how he made the decision to give one of his organs to a complete stranger, when his co-author and dear friend Laura was in need of a kidney. This act of love moved Laura up on the list to receive her much-needed kidney by several years! He stresses that if the door of opportunity was open, he would walk through it until somebody said no. “That’s not a bad way to live life in general,” he advises. It is amazing how many people can be blessed by one life-changing decision like donating a kidney.

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Eric is an adventurer who spends lots of time outdoors exploring nature and encourages other people to live life to the fullest

A kidney transplant surgery process is usually very quick and easy without any complications

There are approximately 7,000 kidney donations every year, however over 100,000 people are still on the waiting list

Eric has written several 40 Day Prayer Guide installments with co-author Laura Shaffer

Jill Stephenson is a Gold Star mother whose son and younger brother both gave the gift of life to others through organ donation when they passed away. Jill explains how her 11-year-old brother donated his eyes and kidneys when he was killed after being hit by a car. She also explains how many lives her honorable son, Ben, saved after he was killed while serving in the U.S. military as an Army Ranger. Jill breaks down the importance of organ donation, as well as the comfort and joy it can bring to hurting families who lost someone they love, by knowing their organs helped keep other people alive. Jill explains the easy steps on how to sign up to become an organ donor in any state.

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Organ donation answers the prayers of other people who desperately need a transplant of vital organs or tissues

You can sign up to become an organ donor by simply checking the box on your driver’s license renewal card

You can visit DonateLife.net to register as an organ donor

Share your wishes with your family if you want to be an organ donor so they know what you want when you pass away