How 'Still Hope' Brings Awareness to Trafficking and Recovery -- Director Richie Johns

Director Richie Johns joins us to discuss his new film Still Hope and why he chose to confront the reality of human trafficking through storytelling. He explains how the movie draws from true events and focuses not only on the crime itself, but also on recovery, forgiveness and the long road toward…

Jamie MacDonald on Hope, Healing, and Her Soulful New Album

Grammy-nominated gospel artist Jamie MacDonald joins Crosswalk Talk to share the story behind her highly anticipated self-titled album Jamie MacDonald releasing January 23. From years of background vocals in Nashville to singing in prison ministry and finding hope in her own brokenness, Jamie unpac…

The Faith and True Story Behind Soul on Fire: A Conversation with Joel Courtney and Masey McLain

Joel Courtney and Masey McLain discuss why they were drawn to Soul on Fire, a true story they say is saturated with hope, resilience, and the power of personal choice. The film follows John O’Leary, who survives a devastating burn accident as a child in 1987 and later grows into a man whose life po…

What “family discipleship” Really Means—and Why It’s Often Overcomplicated with Adam Griffin

Family discipleship, Christian parenting, and teaching toddlers about Jesus are at the heart of this conversation with pastor, author, and podcaster Adam Griffin, lead pastor of Eastside Community Church and co-host of The Family Discipleship Podcast. Adam shares the vision behind his new children’…

Chosen Twice: Camey Joy on Adoption, Identity, and Finding Beauty in Scars

Adoption stories, Christian identity, and healing from trauma take center stage as singer, speaker, and author Camey Joy shares her powerful testimony of being born with a cleft lip and palate in the mountains of Guatemala and finding a forever family through adoption. Her journey—from near death t…

From Law Enforcement to Worship Leader: Emerson Day’s Story Behind “Get Behind Me”

Christian music artist Emerson Day, a Dove Award–nominated singer-songwriter, shares the unexpected journey that led her from college lacrosse and a future in federal law enforcement to a calling in Christian music. Known for powerful songs like Get Behind Me and This House Won’t Fall, Emerson open…

Met in a Hard Place: Jaye King on Faith, Music, and Finding Redemption

Christian music artist Jaye King, the newest signing on Centricity Music, shares the powerful story behind his debut single Hard Place—a testimony-driven song rooted in redemption, faith, and meeting God in life’s most difficult moments. Blending gospel, pop, rock, and soul influences, Jay opens up…

From Violin to Rock Stage: Jaren & Jade Share Their Story of Calling

Christian rock music is finding fresh momentum through artists who aren’t afraid to be honest about faith, struggle, and hope. In this episode, Jaren and Jade Lagore, sisters and founding members of the band JAREN, share their journey of calling, creativity, and why their music resonates deeply wit…

Jesus Our Stronghold: Inside The Chosen Season 5 Bible Study With Amanda Jenkins

Hope feels fragile when life is uncertain—but Scripture reminds us where our true stronghold lies. In this episode, Amanda Jenkins, lead creator of The Chosen’s traditional content, joins the podcast to share the heart behind the new Season 5 Bible Study, Jesus Is Our Stronghold. Drawing from Zech…

Can Miracles Be Proven? The Evidence Behind The Case for Miracles

Can miracles actually be proven—or do they always require blind faith? In this episode, bestselling author and former skeptic Lee Strobel joins the podcast to explore the evidence behind modern-day miracles and his upcoming film, The Case for Miracles (in theaters December 15–18). Drawing from pee…