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The dream of most little girls is to grow up, get married, and have children. But oftentimes, that life can take a different turn from the one she had planned. Hear from a woman who struggled with a lonely childhood, abusive relationships, and teenage pregnancies. But the story didn't end there! It's a journey of unbelievable pain transformed into one of redemption and hope.

To everything there is a season ... especially when you're a mom! The microphones are turned! Hear from co-host LuAnne Crane about her significant decision to step away from full-time work, and the sacrifice and impact that involves. It's a question for every parent: What is God's best for you and your family right now?

Concerns over where our country is headed are on the hearts and minds of many. Problems range from a fallen economy, to massive school budget cuts, to sending jobs overseas to corrupt governments - is this America's new normal? Hear from a congressman who outlines the issues very simply, providing commonsense answers to fixing our future for the next generation. It's a conversation your whole family must hear.

Many young people are ditching a "secondhand religion" for a "firsthand faith." But what does that mean? Hear from one family who was determined to have a firsthand faith of their own. However, it wasn't an easy process. They struggled with depression, pornography, self-hatred and even cutting. They discuss how important it is to share our struggles and how we can help other young people develop that genuine "firsthand faith." You won't want to miss this discussion.

At some point in life, many people reach a crisis of faith. This crisis can look very different for everyone. However, it is a process that involves figuring out why you believe what you do. Is it because you have investigated it for yourself? Or, is it simply something you were taught? We will discuss the difference between a "firsthand faith" and a "secondhand religion." This is one discussion that both parents and teens need to hear.

Has there ever been a time when you woke up, turned on the news and wondered why a critical story from months ago is just now being released to the public? Hear from two influential, Christian leaders, General Jerry Boykin and Ken Blackwell on major events that have escaped notice in the mainstream news outlets. Is it a case of media bias? It's coverage you can't miss.

As we join with others around the country in celebrating the National Day of Prayer today, it's important not only to pray, but to share our faith with those around us. Today, hear the humor and heart of the late Zig Ziglar as he urges Christians to exude a contagious joy that will draw all people to the gospel. It's a reminder of our true purpose as followers of Christ.

Are you the type of person who attracts others to you? Is your spirit so welcoming that those who meet you can sense your faith in God? Hear from the late Zig Ziglar, as he encourages us to be winsome Christ followers--bringing the good news and light of the gospel to a world in darkness. Find new inspiration to boldly speak the truth with confidence and joy.

Growing up, home life was chaotic for Greg Laurie. His mother lived a party lifestyle, and he had five stepfathers over the years. In high school, he fell into heavy drug use, but it was the "Jesus Freaks" he knew that started him on a path toward freedom. From a difficult childhood and teenage rebellion, hear one man's powerful story of transformation and a life forever changed.

His mom was a Marilyn Monroe look-alike, so men beat a quick path to her door, but that lifestyle had an impact on her young son. Hear from Pastor Greg Laurie as he recalls his turbulent upbringing in the 1950s and 60s, his deep longing for a father figure, and his search for a sense of belonging. How could God use a man with such difficult beginnings? Hear his remarkable story.

A federal judge has recently ruled that the "Morning After pill" should be available to all ages, over-the-counter, without a doctor's supervision. What does that mean for your family? Hear from physician and mother of four, Dr. Meg Meeker, on the resulting health risks and moral consequences, as well as how to better protect your children. It's news that has implications for every household.

As one school year winds down, many are already thinking about the new school year just around the corner! We'll hear from one family who discovered that the best education could be found right in their own home! Tune in to find out why the St. John kids, and 1.5 million other children, are thriving when mom and dad are the teachers.

Hear how one family is thriving through education in the home: Their classroom is their kitchen table and their teaching is tailored to each individual child. Build a foundation of biblical truth right alongside reading, writing and arithmetic--laying the groundwork for a successful future. The St. John family shares how homeschooling works in their home.

Matthew 7:7 says "Ask and it will be given to you: seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." One man shares how this verse, and the knowledge that someone believed in him, changed an entire community. Growing up physically deformed and rejected, his eyes were opened to his worth and value to the Lord. Join us for a message of hope and redemption.

Unfortunately, bullying is an all too common issue in our culture. Hear from a man who shares what it felt like to grow up unwanted and ridiculed. He recounts the agony of rejection and then the hope that he found when one woman showed him that he had value. It's a compelling account of the power of our words and our actions -- demonstrating the importance of reaching out to others.