Pastor Murray of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Santa Barbara has led an incredible life of personal transformation.
Read MoreKnown for her vocal talent and eye-catching stage presence, Grammy-nominated Christian music crooner Nicole C. Mullen talks the role of religion in her personal and professional life, her pursuit of personal goals, the importance of forgiveness, and living life today as a woman of color.
Read MoreTom Reed is a pillar of the community. He is kind-hearted, steady, and a servant of those in need. In this interview, Tom shares his heart for those in need and how The Unity Shoppe is serving in the current climate.
Read MoreBill Myers is a book writer, screenwriter, and all around amazing man. He has not only a new book Rendezvous with God and a new movie Secret Agent Dingledorf and His Trusty Dog Splat. Both fiction but with timeless lessons for every age! You defiantly want to hear from this outstanding man!
Read MoreDarci was dealt a tough hand as a young mother. Her daughter contracted spinal meningitis and nearly died soon after birth.
Read MoreJan Campbell is the Executive Director of Domestic Violence Solutions, a local Santa Barbara nonprofit who's mission is to provide safety, security, and shelter to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence. In addition to supporting victims, DVS partners with others in the community to raise awareness of domestic violence. What a powerful mission! To learn more about the vital work of Domestic Violence Solutions, please visit their website!
Read MoreAgata is the mother of Pelayo, a boy who was diagnosed with left-sided congenital hemiparesis.
Read MoreRyan O'Quinn is from a small town in Virginia but moved to L.A. after graduating college. Since then, he has had a wild ride in the film business being on shows from JAG and Third Rock from the Sun to Beverly Hills 90210 and Alias. He now is the president of Damascus Road Productions, producing powerful and moving movies and documentaries. An amazing interview, you don't want to miss out!
Read MoreJackie Carrera is the President and CEO of one of Santa Barbara's largest community non-profits. The Santa Barbara Foundation helps connect the right people and resources to the appropriate non-profits in Santa Barbara and the surrounding communities as well as steward the immense amount of data our non-profits collect, creating better reports to inform decision making. An incredibly important job and an incredible leader!
Read MoreMark and his son John are crazy about socks! John has down syndrome and says socks let him be himself. Their company, John’s Crazy Socks, donates 5% to the Special Olympics and over half of their employees are differently abled. An amazing story of joy and unity all around “socks, socks, and more socks!”
Read More“Be strong and courageous...” says the scripture. Kirsten Moore lost her husband, gave birth to their first child 7 weeks later, and persevered to lead her Westmont College women’s basketball team to their first ever national championship. The scripture about being strong and courageous, along with a verse about God taking care of the fatherless and widows...she found those on post-it notes on the wall of her late husband’s office. Strong and courageous. Those words pretty well describe Kirsten Moore.
Read MoreAmazing episode with Fellowship Prison Ministries! Their mission is to help those incarcerated and to reform the prison system in America by developing good citizens and supporting families. Audrey and James are two of their amazing staff members who have a heart for prisoners restored to their communities and advocating for restorative justice. You don't want to miss this interview!
Read MoreHost Dean Wilson and Nolan, the Turner Foundation's Communication Coordinator, talk about what's been going on at the Turner Foundation and some exciting things to look forward to!
Read MoreHannah is the daughter of an overcomer. She only knew of her father in a wheelchair but also as someone who was not going anything limit him. When he passed away from his ongoing battle with GBS-CIDP she promised to share his can-do and will-do attitude and story. An amazing story of resilience and courage!
Read MoreJozanne is an actress, writer, TEDx speaker, and a powerful woman. There is simply nothing that she cannot do! She talks to Dean about her new memoir BEAUTIFUL, Unashamed and Unafraid, a powerful story of overcoming. You do not want to miss this interview!
Read MoreJames grew up in Maryland and moved to California just after college. He has been always invested in his community and it’s growth. In the summer of 2016, James launched Coffee with a Black Man, where he hosts interactive community conversations about a variety of issues from the perspective of a black man. Simply put: Coffee. Connection. Conversation. Amazing interview!
Read MoreChris, 21, became the first person with Down syndrome to finish the IRONMAN race in November of 2020, offering lessons in perseverance and hope. Amazing athlete, even more amazing person!
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