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This is part 2 of the interview Jerry Woods did with Louis Zamperini, the man whose story inspired the new film "Unbroken." But there's more to his story than just what the film told, and Jerry was able to sit down with Mr. Zamperini one more time before he passed away so he could share it.

One of the big movies that came out on Christmas is the movie "Unbroken." It chronicles parts of the true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympian and World War II war hero. But there's so much more to this story that didn't get told. Zamperini passed away in the summer of 2014, but our own Jerry Woods had a chance to interview him a couple of years back. In part one of this special interview, Zamperini shares his growing up years, his life of petty crime and how he ended up at the Olympics in Germany in 1936

Natalie gives Jerry and Blanca a call while she's waiting for her flight at the airport. They talk about Christmas traditions, trying to keep the family well during the holidays, and what she's excited the most about her Dare to Be event for women on January 16th in Woodbridge, VA. Learn how you can be a part here: http://wgts.org/daretobe

Mark Hall is the lead singer of Casting Crowns, and Jerry and Blanca get to catch up with him about his upcoming Thrive Tour with Mandisa and Sidewalk Prophets December 4th at the Patriot Center. He talks about the inspiration behind songs like Thrive and how they continue their youth ministry in Atlanta. Get tickets to the show here: http://wgts.org/cc-thrive

Irina grew up in an orphanage where conditions were tough. She dreamt of a better life someday, but didn't know how that would ever happen. One day she got a shoebox through Operation Christmas Child. It gave her hope, and more importantly introduced to Jesus. On the morning show podcast, Irina shares with WGTS' Jerry Woods on the power of one simple shoebox gift.

Matthew West is hanging out in a cabin in the woods working on his latest project, and took time to join Jerry and Blanca to share what it's all about. Listen in to find out how you might be able to inspire his next big hit. Or go here to learn more: http://www.matthewwest.com/wgts/.

Luke joined Jerry and Blanca to talk about how being a part of one of Christian music's fastest up-and-coming bands, and a musical family has meant to them. And with two boys, traveling, and some very personal life experiences over the last two years, there's been plenty of material for inspiration for many of the songs on their upcoming album, which comes out September 16th.

His music is sung around the world more than any other artist, and Jerry and Blanca had the privilege of sitting down with Chris Tomlin to talk about the birth of his new album "Love Ran Red" and his daughter just three weeks ago. Also, being a Cowboys fan and seeing them get beat by the Redskins. Other fun conversations. Watch clips from the interview and live performances here: http://wgts.org/breakfast-with-chris-tomlin

His organization is sponsoring the Aaron Shust concert this weekend, and all the proceeds benefit his organization that is helping to educate, clothe, and feed impoverished children living in Zambia. Jerry and Blanca sit down with Eddie Fam to learn what you can do to help. Learn more about them here: http://www.meant2live.org