Her name is Anne Beiler – but you know her as Auntie Anne, as in Auntie Anne’s Pretzels from the mall and airports. As the founder of the world’s largest pretzel franchise, you might think Anne’s life has been as sweet as one of her pretzels – but it hasn’t. She’s gone from pain to purpose and has a strong testimony to share that touches on leadership, purpose, and the power of confession.

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What do Ping Golf Clubs, Insight for Living with Dr. Chuck Swindoll, and Core Christianity all have in common? His name is Dr. Bill Maier. Clinical psychologist and veteran Christian broadcaster Dr. Bill Maier has enjoyed a fascinating career. He’s Dr. Chuck Swindoll’s announcer, co-hosts the popular Christian apologetic's program, "Core Christianity," and has been the voice for Ping Golf Clubs, Clorox, Nestle, and Sun Maid Raisins, among other products.

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Dr. Dennis Rainey, co-founder of Family Life Today, likes to say that the ministry grew into a worldwide organization in spite of him. After 50 years of ministry, 50 million words written plus over 6,000 broadcasts, what more can this humble servant of the Lord have to say? A lot. We'll also spend time talking about this good man's life verse: Ephesians 3:20-21: “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”

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How credible is the evidence that Jesus Christ rose from the dead? Well, it took secular journalist Lee Strobel from atheism to belief. A former award-winning legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, Lee is now the author of more than forty books. He currently serves as Founding Director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University. What Lee discovered about Jesus' death and Resurrection will either strengthen your faith or provide you with facts you need to deal with sooner than later.

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If you’re looking for a Christian alternative to the Girl Scouts, you’ve found it in the American Heritage Girls (AHG). Founded by Patti Garibay in 1995, AHG is a worldwide, unapologetically Christ-centered organization. How did the group come about - and how did it also eventually lead to Trail Life, the Christian alternative to the Boy Scouts? Patti Garibay joins us to share the inspirational story!

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Max Lucado has been called the “Best Preacher in America” and has sold more books than any Christian author alive today. Pastor Max returns to the program this week to talk about his latest children’s book, “JUST IN CASE YOU EVER FEEL ALONE.” Only loneliness isn't just a problem for children – and Max brings some wise counsel for those struggling to find relief. We'll also be joined by Focus on the Family's mental health specialist Dr. Joannie DeBrito. She'll bring some additional wise perspective and insight on how to manage this escalating epidemic.

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Dr. Edwin Leap is a 30-year emergency medicine veteran, a newspaper columnist, and a bestselling author. He’s seen it all, including the miraculous revival of a 52-year-old police officer who didn’t have a pulse for 45 minutes! We’ll talk about that plus his best advice on how to stay out of the ER this year – and when to go.

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Matt Meister is an award-winning meteorologist for Fox 21 in Colorado Springs who doesn’t just see incoming weather – he also sees the Glory of God in the rain, snow and sun. Coloradans have been welcoming this Arizona native into their homes for nearly two decades, and we’re talking with him about everything from the challenges of forecasting at altitude to balancing a marriage and family when you’re up and out at all hours. Plus - what kind of weather might we expect for the rest of the winter and summer? Matt weighs-in.

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Who would receive your vote for the most legendary movie star of all time? Paul Asay is a senior member of Plugged In, Focus on the Family’s award-winning movie review site. His vices include James Bond films, Mountain Dew - and terrible B-grade movies. But he also has a great fix on what actors and actresses have transcended the industry – and why. We talk about these legends - and what must see classic movies you don't want to miss with your family.

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Jerry Palmieri was the longtime strength and conditioning coach for the two-time Super Bowl winning New York Giants – and even helped train Michael Jordan, among other all-star athletes. He believes there's no substitute for hard work, that people do what you inspect, not what you expect, and why the first time you quit will be the hardest. He also believes it's important to be spiritually and physically strong. Looking for tips for healthier and stronger 2024, Jerry's worldclass coach is yours for the asking!

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