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On today's episode, we chat with 2 time guest, Sarah Kroger!

Sarah Kroger is a GMA Dove Award®-nominated artist, songwriter, and worship leader. With her previously released albums Your Time 2011 , Hallelujah Is Our Song 2013 , Bloom 2019 , Light 2020 , and London Sessions 2023 , her latest project, A New Reality, is out May 17, 2024 (Integrity Music).With parents involved in worship ministry, Kroger’s love for music was sparked at a young age, but the impact of bullying coupled with her struggle with anxiety and shyness hid her musical talents for years. Everything changed when she met Jesus in an intimate encounter through worship at a youth conference; “Worship became my language with God,” she says. “It allowed me to communicate with the Lord in a way I hadn’t experienced before...it opened my heart.”Realizing music was a gift she desired to give back to the Lord, she began leading worshiparound the world, drawing people from a variety of cultures and church backgrounds under the banner of Jesus. With a passion for creating a safe and prayerful space through her music, her focus has always beenan authentic portrayal of her relationship with God.Now with the songs found on A New Reality, she is oering her most deeply personal and introspective yet, showcasing vulnerability, questioning, doubt, mystery, and belief. She hopes that listeners will come away knowing that it’s ok to question, to pull on the string and enable the unraveling to happen, knowing there is One who is gently mending the tangled threads back together into a beautiful, reconstructed tapestry.“I hope people hear the faith in this record along with the wrestling. I hope people feel encouraged to bring their imperfect, questioning, doubting selves to God,” she shares. “I want people to be reminded of the beauty of His presence in the world. He’s more real than we can comprehend. The truth this project continues to reveal to me is that despite the ups and downs of life, I can choose to believe that I’m still His.”

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On today's episode, we chat with 3 time guest, Chonda Pierce! Chonda Pierce is a stand-up comedian, Emmy®-nominated television host, producer, screenwriter, and actress who has been making audiences laugh for more than three decades with her winning combination of fierce wit and Southern charm. She is the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) most awarded female comedian and the author of several books, including Laughing in the Dark, Roadkill on the Highway to Heaven, and Second Row, Piano Side. Her new book, Life is Funny Until It’s Not will be available for purchase nationwide May 7, 2024.

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Aaron Burns is a passionate team leader and filmmaker who brings directing, producing, and business expertise to his projects. Aaron directed BIRTHRIGHT OUTLAW, a western starring Sarah Drew and the adventure film LEGACY PEAK, starring Lucas Black for Sony AFFIRM. His producing credits include the record-setting film BEYOND THE MASK, the #1 box-office hit WAR ROOM, as well as OVERCOMER, LIFEMARK, COURAGEOUS LEGACY, and PENDRAGON. He lives in Michigan with his wife Andrea and five children.

He has a new devotional out, 'Praying with St. Patrick', which is available now!

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On today's episode, we chat with Carrie Sheffield! Carrie Sheffield is a columnist and broadcaster in Washington DC. She earned a full-tuition Harvard scholarship, managed billions of dollars in risk at Wall Street firms and competed in a Miss USA system beauty pageant. A journalist and former White House correspondent, she challenged the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and testified as an economic expert before the US Congress. Carrie achieved all this while overcoming a life of extreme poverty and psychological, spiritual, and sexual abuse. A recovered agnostic, Carrie eventually found peace and anchoring in Christianity. Carrie shares insights on networks like CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CBS News, CNBC, BBC, and more. From ABC’s Good Morning America to HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, PBS, and C-SPAN, she uses her dynamic voice to resonate with audiences of millions. A traveling enthusiast, Carrie visited every continent—including Antarctica—before age 30. She ran the Marine Corps Marathon and won the National Press Club 5K three times. Named a “Most Inspiring New Yorker” by the popular connection app Bumble, Carrie is passionate about instilling resilience and joy in others.

Motorhome Prophecies is the story of Carrie’s unbelievable, yet in many ways, very American journey. It resonates with those trapped in difficult situations and awes all who are enchanted by the depths and resilience of the human spirit.

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On today's show, we welcome back Andrew Erwin! Andrew Erwin, Co -Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Kingdom Story Company, launches The Storytellers podcast. This series will delve into the personal narratives of renowned actors and musicians, offering listeners a unique glimpse into their journeys of hope and redemption.
"We’ re thrilled to bring listeners the stories behind some of the best storytellers out there,” said Andrew Erwin. 
This season delivers an impressive lineup of guests that kicks off with Dennis Quaid, Brian "Head" Welch, Candace Cameron Bure , and DeVon Franklin. 
Listeners will also hear from guests including KJ Apa, Joel Courtney, Jon Gunn, Jon Berg, Eric Blehm, Roma Downey, Patricia Heaton, Alejandro Monteverde, Britt Robertson, Blurry Creatures, Sonequa Martin-Green & Kenric Green, Will ie Robertson, and for KING + COUNTRY. 
“This is an exciting moment for us at Kingdom Story Company to expand beyond filmmaking and invite listeners to be part of intimate conversations about art and faith,” said Erwin. “We’re excited to continue amp lifying stories that matter through these conversations with some of our favorite storytellers.”
Erwin brothers latest movie, 'Unsung Hero', released today!!
When David Smallbone's successful music company collapses, he moves his family from Australia to the United States in search of a brighter future. With nothing more than their six children, their suitcases, and their love of music, David (for KING + COUNTRY's Joel Smallbone) and his pregnant wife Helen (Daisy Betts) set out to rebuild their lives from the ground up. Based on a remarkable true story, a mum's faith stands against all odds; and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs.
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On today's Friday edition, we chat with HEATHER! Heather is an artist that writes with honesty in mind. Having spent most of her touring career in management, her passions for songwriting are deep seated and span back over the last 10 years. Combining orchestration, raw lyricism, and a gift for sharing encouragement - her approach to music can be encapsulated in one word: hope. er two new singles, 'Streets of Gold', and a cover of 'When you Believe', is out now!




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