In 1991 Helen Smallbone and her husband, David, packed up their family and sixteen suitcases to move from Australia to the United States. Completely isolated from the support of family and friends, they relied on God to provide them with hope and direction.

In spite of all the barriers, Helen watched her children succeed. Rebecca St. James’ career grew, soon followed by blossoming careers for the others―as artists, entrepreneurs, filmmakers―and the rise of Joel and Luke’s for KING & COUNTRY on Christian music charts.

Today on Connections, Helen shares how her family worked and stuck together, constantly relying on their faith to guide the way.  

In 1991 Helen Smallbone and her husband, David, packed up their family and sixteen suitcases to move from Australia to the United States. Completely isolated from the support of family and friends, they relied on God to provide them with hope and direction. In spite of all the barriers, Helen watched her children succeed. Rebecca St. James’ career grew, soon followed by blossoming careers for the others―as artists, entrepreneurs, filmmakers―and the rise of Joel and Luke’s for KING &amp; COUNTRY on Christian music charts. Today on Connections, Helen shares how her family worked and stuck together, constantly relying on their faith to guide the way.

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Helen Smallbone: From losing everything to becoming one of Christian music's best-known families

Jessica Morris, the Australian journalist behind the investigation into former Newsboys and DC Talk frontman Michael Tait, says her intent was never to dismantle the Christian music industry, but to help protect those within it.

Morris’s reporting, published by The Roys Report, contains sexual misconduct allegations from multiple men against Tait — allegations that, at the time of the interview, had not been tested in court. But they were the result of years of careful investigation and corroboration.

Today on Connections, Morris shares the details of her two and a half year investigation.

Jessica Morris, the Australian journalist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chvnradio.com/articles/allegations-emerge-against-former-dc-talk-and-newsboys-singer-michael-tait">behind the investigation</a>&nbsp;into former Newsboys and DC Talk frontman Michael Tait, says her intent was never to dismantle the Christian music industry, but to help protect those within it.
Morris&rsquo;s reporting,&nbsp;<a href="https://julieroys.com/former-newsboys-frontman-michael-tait-accused-sexual-assault-grooming-substance-abuse-dating-back-to-2004/">published by&nbsp;The Roys Report</a>, contains sexual misconduct allegations from multiple men against Tait &mdash; allegations that, at the time of the interview, had not been tested in court. But they were the result of years of careful investigation and corroboration.
Today on Connections, Morris shares the details of her two and a half year investigation.

 Christian News Journalist behind Michael Tait allegations speaks

After a three-year wait, fans of When Hope Calls will be able to watch the show on Pure Flix and will be introduced to some new characters. 

Canadians Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell join the cast for Season 2 and are excited for the opportunity.

Today on Connections, the duo shares what it's like to be a part of this show. 

After a three-year wait, fans of&nbsp;When Hope Calls&nbsp;will be able to watch the show on Pure Flix and will be introduced to some new characters.&nbsp;
Canadians Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell join the cast for Season 2 and are excited for the opportunity.
Today on Connections, the duo shares what it's like to be a part of this show.&nbsp;

After three years, God’s light shines again in “When Hope Calls” Season 2

David Leonard recently traded his studio for a secluded cabin to record his latest album.

Leonard and a few of his close musical friends packed up what they needed and headed out to an old cabin in a secluded area in Franklin, Tennessee.

Today on Connections, David talks about that experience and his new album, Just Jesus.

David Leonard recently traded his studio for a secluded cabin to record his latest album.
Leonard and a few of his close musical friends packed up what they needed and headed out to an old cabin in a secluded area in Franklin, Tennessee.
Today on Connections, David talks about that experience and his new album, Just Jesus.

Helen Smallbone: From losing everything to becoming one of Christian music's best-known families

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