It?s an extra special CALLBACK episode featuring the very first guest of the Faith & Calling podcast ? who also happens to be Paula?s longtime friend of over 10 years, Candace Cameron Bure! Since that first episode, Candace has been one busy lady? 

Just this year, the Queen of Christmas movies closed out her time at The Hallmark Channel and stepped into a brand new role as Chief Creative Officer at a brand new network - Great American Family. In this episode Candace opens up about her numerous projects, the value of hard work and how she handles alllll the critics along the way. She also offers up the proper way to hold a wine glass and some of the ground rules that helped her and her husband launch their three grown kids into adulthood (and off their dime!).

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If you ever feel like the things that make you different are keeping you from your calling ? settle in, because you?re about to find a double dose of belonging and courage in this week?s episode. Deb Liu, CEO of Ancestry.com and founder of Facebook Marketplace, has spent her whole life shifting gears, seeking support and keeping her faith ? all while climbing the ranks of Silicon Valley empires like eBay, Meta and PayPal. 

As a powerful C-suite tech leader, who is both a female and a person of color, Deb?s personal and professional journey is a rarity. In this episode she opens up to Paula about what it was like growing up as a first-generation Chinese American in the South, where no one looked like her and why her faith was the key to grounding herself in a bigger belonging. Today, as a busy mom and caregiver to her own mother, Deb also shares her zero-regret policy to combat guilt, her tried-and-true advice for finding clarity in the midst of a challenge, and why she says the key to taking a step forward is actually taking a step back. Deb also offers up the personal observations and convictions that led her to write her new book, ?Take Back Your Power: 10 New Rules for Women at Work?, along with THE question you need to ask to unlock your next promotion. 

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What do you do when you sense a calling that you didn?t see coming? If you?re struggling with doubt or insecurity to make a pivot or outrun your past (and/or if you?re a 90?s kid who is curious what one of your favorite stars has been up to) then this week?s episode is a must! Comedian, actor, producer, author, fun dad of four ? and now, youth pastor, Kel Mitchell, joins Paula for an uplifting conversation that will encourage anyone needing a reminder that they are more than worthy of their calling. 

Kel?s jaw-dropping journey had him cracking up kids on Nickelodeon's ?All That,? ?Keenan and Kel,? ?Good Burger? and more? and eventually led him to answering the call to encourage, inspire and pastor kids in his church, a testament he credits to God?s unique calling on each of us - ?there?s no comparison.? In this episode Kel takes Paula behind the scenes from his foiled SNL audition to his private struggles with addiction, divorce and deep depression. He also tells Paula about his hilarious new Young Adult book, ?Prank Day? ... add this one to your gifting list and the kids in your life will thank you later!

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When looking to take a leap in life, the best advice often boils down to these three words: trust your gut. Often that?s easier said than done, but this week?s guest is living proof that believing in yourself - every step of the way - changes EVERYTHING. 

Today she?s the Creator of the wildly popular The Simplified Planner®, bestselling author, and mama of three ? but just a handful of years ago Emily Ley was a newlywed with a love for luxe stationery (which was not in the budget), a knack for DIY and a budding Etsy account. As Simplified grew to hit major shelves like Target and Amazon, Emily hit each milestone while staying true to herself and knowing her ?why.? In this episode hear Emily?s encouragement for chasing the thing that lights you up, why she?s a stickler for morning routines and the inspirational new project that was born out of a season of feeling forgotten. Consider this episode your reminder to ?simplify? and trust that your calling and your instincts really do go hand-in-hand. 

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Got a BIG moment coming up? Feeling nervous, anxious, fearful? Well, you can take a deep breath and exhale, because you have just found a game-changing episode! This week Paula is joined by one of her favorite human beings, who happens to be her husband ? John Krueger. For years ?Coach K? has coached college, high school and youth basketball. He also leads a commercial real estate brokerage team. Through many seasons on the court and in the business world he?s learned and led others to understand the importance of being mentally prepared and how it can change everything for you. In this episode John will break down all the buzzwords behind mental preparation. Learn how to accept your nerves, what to do with all those negative thoughts and why there?s a difference between imagination and visualization (and which one actually helps). Get ready because it?s time to get your head in the game and flip that panicked script once and for all! 

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To be human is to struggle with relationships from time to time. Whether you?re in the thick of a brutal season of hurt, feeling paralyzed and stuck, or realizing you?re a lifelong people pleaser who is now running on empty ? go ahead and turn this one up because a wellspring of raw and refreshing perspective and wisdom is about to come your way.  

Paula?s dear friend and New York Times Best-Selling author and speaker, Lysa TerKeurst, is joining ?Faith & Calling? for a deep dive on her latest book, ?Good Boundaries and Goodbyes? (in stores November 8). Aside from being a celebrated writer, Lysa is a mother and grandma, but she?s also been through it ? including the painful loss of her marriage of nearly 30 years. She opens up about the tough road she?s walked over the last eight years. Hear why it?s made her so passionate about helping others learn what boundaries are (Hint: they?re not just pushing people away), why they?re essential to keeping our relationships healthy and what happens when they turn into goodbyes. Lysa also tells Paula about her early days of writing and shares how her calling was birthed through rejection, closed doors and patience. 25+ books later and now a mother to grown kids, hear how Lysa is doing today, why she learned to let silence become her friend and her encouragement for anyone looking to fill in the gaps of the loneliness of life. 

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Buckle up because Paula is in the fast lane this week with Hall of Fame NASCAR driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr! Just a few years ago he took his final lap around the track, got married and now has two little girls, whom he dotes over daily. His daughters even inspired his latest act - authoring "Buster?s Trip to Victory Lane", a children?s book with the message that sometimes we all need a little inspiration to make it to the finish line. 

That theme of perseverance is something Dale Jr. knows a lot about. He takes Paula back to the moment he told his dad, legend Dale Earnhardt Senior, that he felt called to racing, how his greatest lessons came from making mistakes along the way, and why he believes we shouldn?t retire ?from? something but instead ?to? something. This episode is packed with encouragement, heart and warmth to help get you in the ?groove? for all the laps to come! 

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This week Paula is one-on-one with Platinum-selling recording artist and songwriter, Tauren Wells for a conversation all about the wonders of music, marriage and fatherhood. There?s a pretty big chance you know and love Tauren?s music? because his songs, like ?Hills and Valleys? and ?Until Grace,? have over 1 BILLION global streams to date ? and counting! One might assume this celebrated artist must have muscled his way to the top, but Tauren?s story is one of true success found on the other side of total surrender. 

In this conversation, the two Michiganders discuss Tauren?s early exposure to music in the wake of his parents? divorce, thanks to a church choir and the ongoing encouragement of his youth pastor. Hear how music would continue to show up in every season of his early life, leading him to eventually start a band. While his love of singing and writing music never waned, Tauren tells Paula how he was led to step away from the band and made peace with seeing music as simply a hobby? and that was the moment everything changed. If you?re in a season of whiteknucking your dreams, you?ve come to the right place for wisdom, perspective and a little relief. Get ready to leave this one on a high note!

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It?s fall, ya?ll! If you're looking to turn a new leaf or leave some old ways behind in this new season, this fresh episode is for you. Mama to a 7-year-old, NYT bestselling author and FOX & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt joins Paula to talk about all things faith, calling and lifting up others along the way. 

Ainsley?s faith journey kicked off in the most unexpected of places (hint: where beer pong and flip cup are a given). Hear how prioritizing a higher calling helped her stop burning the candle at both ends and fight back against the paralyzing worry of always wondering what everyone else was thinking about her. Ainsley tells Paula how her long career in broadcasting might not have happened if it wasn?t for a fateful conversation with a churchlady. She also shares how after years of just saying yes and keeping a positive attitude she got a game-changing job offer (let alone, while on maternity leave!). Ainsley also shares with Paula the personal story behind her latest children?s book, ?I?m So Glad You Were Born? and the important and timely message that translates to all ages. This episode will leave you saying, ?I?m So Glad I Listened In!?

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Meet Paula?s newest best friend - and soon to be yours, too! Gifted writer, speaker and host of ?Lisa Harper?s Back Porch Theology? podcast, Lisa herself, is here. Buckle up for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation that will leave you wanting more from these two AccessMore podcast sisters who enjoy pushing the envelope in the name of fun. 

 Lisa is a mix of all things awesome. She has her masters in theological studies, rides a motorcycle and is a single mama to her darling daughter, Missy. But as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, the role of ?mom? was something Lisa says she ran scared from for a long time. She let the pain and shame from her past and the misguided comments of others prevent her from believing she should become a parent. Hear how Lisa learned to process through the confusion of grief to find contentment, the miraculous way Missy came into her life and why she says we need to hold our calling loosely. If you?ve ever abandoned your dreams, let someone's comments weigh on you for too long or find yourself wanting to race ahead to the ending of an unknown season, let this episode encourage you to slow your roll, remember that God?s timing can always be trusted and as Lisa puts it, He is ?absolutely madly? for you.

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Calling all gymnastics fans! Paula is sitting down with one of the greatest of all time, Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson, alongside her beloved husband, NFL Pro Andrew East. Years after respectively going for the gold and signing contracts across the NFL, the dynamic (and so much fun) power couple is opening up about navigating a brand new season of parenting, business and life. 

Shawn and Andrew take Paula back to the early days of their relationship and the rocky blind date that left Shawn unsure there would ever be a second. Ten years, two kids, and one massive online following later, the duo has now found a shared calling in using all their muscle and might to champion families through family-centric storytelling. In this conversation you?ll find out how both pro athletes were able to figure out ?what?s next? after doing one thing for so long, hear why their faith is the fuel to their partnership and learn why they say giving themselves permission to fail was the key to keep going and growing. Two words for this episode: Solid Gold! 

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Paula jumps back into a brand new season of ?Faith & Calling? with a powerful conversation from a raw and rugged place where the unrelenting pain of loss intersects with the unending goodness of God. Her guest this week, TobyMac ? the seven-time GRAMMY winner, contemporary Christian singer, rapper, songwriter and former DC Talk member, knows these crossroads of heartache intimately. He?s spent the last several years privately grieving the tragic loss of his 21-year-old son, Truett, in 2019. 

In this episode TobyMac opens up about the deep anguish that?s changed him forever and the deeper experience of God?s goodness that?s been keeping him afloat. Hear how he poured this powerful testimony into his new album, ?Life After Death?, which includes major collaborations with the likes of Sheryl Crow ? a surprising friendship born, as he tells Paula, from outside the music industry. TobyMac and Paula also discuss what he?s clinging to as time marches on, his advice for other parents struggling with the loss of a child and his hope-filled belief on why we all go through the painful places at one time or another in this life. 

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Imagine having the world sing your praises, celebrate your talent and anticipate your next big thing ? all while deep inside down knowing just because you?re good at something doesn?t mean you?re being called to it. That?s the real life tension this week?s guest found themself in. Their unique journey from singer/songwriter to speaker/teacher comes with a powerful reminder that life is full of surprises. 

Paula sits down in this episode with Tara Leigh Cobble, speaker, author and the host of a daily podcast called The Bible Recap - which just happens to be one of the most successful podcasts in its category, with over 150M downloads (NBD!). Paula and Tara Leigh discuss the bravery behind letting one door close to honor the stirring for something behind another. Hear the humble beginnings of her globally popular podcast, why she says most of us are reading the Bible all wrong and how she?s helping people jump back into the Scriptures AND actually love reading them too? in just 8 minutes a day!

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Ever felt called to something BIG and go for it, only to discover that ?sure thing? didn?t quite work out ? like, at all? This week?s guest has been there, done that and came out on the other side of ?utter failure? only to discover something truly powerful: the wreckage of our lives holds great purpose. 

Jo Saxton is a speaker, author, podcast host, leadership coach ? and a beloved contributor for CARRY Media. She?s dedicated her career to growing leadership teams around the world and empowering others to find their purpose ? both in their leadership and their personal lives. Paula and Jo discuss how failure has shaped Jo?s current calling and career, why she says our calling is different than a blueprint, and the B word: Burnout. This episode will coach you up on why so many of us have it and how the answer to fixing it lies in lowering our expectations. 

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This week?s episode comes with an extra heaping of heart and humor because Paula is sitting down with her ?soul sister from another mister? ? celebrated author and speaker Jeannie Cunnion. Jeannie is also a wife, mother to five boys and former social worker.

Jeannie traces her journey from adoption social worker ? a job she absolutely LOVED ? to something that she says made NO sense at all ? becoming a writer. Learn how she heard the call, found alignment and stepped into the middle of an ?only God? story. As Jeannie tells Paula, ?I couldn?t have forced this to happen on my best day.? Paula and Jeannie also discuss how important it is to have people who can carry you ? and your family ? through different seasons of life. They open up about what that?s looked like for their own friendship, including how they?ve been able to say hard things, trust each other?s wisdom and love each other well. These two also have a shared affinity for Waffle House and old time Pentecostal church songs? so you best believe there will be some singing on the episode!

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?Parenting the Wholehearted Child: Captivating Your Child's Heart with God's Extravagant Grace?   

?Mom Set Free: Find Relief from the Pressure to Get It All Right? 

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Have you ever had big plans for your life only to find out that God had other ones? This week?s guest knows that space of confusion-turned-calling well and what it?s like to have a holy nudge that just. won?t. quit! Bianca Juarez Olthoff is a popular speaker, teacher, preacher, church-planter and author. She?s also a wife, proud stepmom and a brand new member of the Access More family (Yay!), with her podcast, We?re Going There. 

This week Paula sits down with Bianca for a candid conversation about how she overcame the odds of childhood illiteracy, ignored the labels of growing up in the LA ghetto, and exchanged her best laid plans for God?s ultimate call on her life, which also included becoming a stepmom (You don?t want to miss what she?s learned from the Bible about being a stepparent. It?s so good!). 

If you?re looking to step outside the expectations of others, find fulfillment despite things not going your way, or just feel rooted in the midst of a chaotic season of life? this episode and the wisdom Bianca is dropping marks the spot! 

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Sometimes finding your calling and healing your wounds are two sides of the same coin. This week Paula sits down with actor Zachary Levi for a conversation at the intersection of calling and courage. 

You know Zachary from his recent roles playing onscreen champions like Kurt Warner in ?American Underdog? and the DC superhero, ?Shazam!? At just 4-years-old, he was bit by the acting bug when he knew he loved making people laugh. But underneath that instinctual desire to preform, Zachary would go on to struggle with unresolved childhood trauma ? a path of pain would lead him to rock bottom and land him in a treatment center. 

Zachary opens up about his journey through depression to purpose ? and his debut book, ?Radical Love: Learning to Accept Yourself and Others.? Hear how self-acceptance helped him drown out the voices in his head that told him he?d never be enough. Find out what he calls his deepest desire and why it led him to write the book. And don?t miss the most beautiful story about how a special angel helped him find his faith again. 

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Does this season of life have you craving freedom from your past? If you?ve been longing to find the way back to your calling with greater faith, meaning or service, this week?s episode might be the perfect place to start. Paula sits down with Scott Harrison, the founder of Charity: Water for an intimate conversation about his experience as a modern-day prodigal son. 

By the world?s standards, Scott had it all as one of the top nightclub promoters in NYC. But then ? amidst an endless cycle of drugs, booze and models ? he tells Paula how experiencing ?numbness,? both spiritually and physically, brought him back to what he was craving most - a life marked by purpose and kindness. Paula and Scott discuss outrunning your past, forgiving yourself and best practices for making big pivots in pursuit of your calling. Also, hear all about his ongoing mission to bring clean water to underserved communities around the world ? and how streaming services like Spotify are inspiring him to disrupt the future of charitable giving. 

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What happens if at first glance your convictions don?t align ? at all ? with the industry you?ve been called to? If you?re this week?s guest, you boldly stand firm, follow God?s lead and find out it?s not only possible to survive, but thrive? all while keeping the Sabbath! This week Paula is talking to award-winning film and TV producer, New York Times best-selling author and someone Oprah calls ?a different kind of spiritual teacher for our times? ? DeVon Franklin. 

With over two successful decades in Hollywood under his belt and plenty of ?God nods? along the way, hear what DeVon calls his biggest ongoing struggle and how he combats it daily. He opens up to Paula about the early loss of his dad. Hear why it led him to find belonging in the industry and how he?s learned to embrace acceptance in the absence of reconciliation. And, with the release of his dynamic new Audible book, ?It Takes A Woman?, DeVon tells Paula why he felt called to pay tribute to the spiritual leaders in his life ? his beloved mom and aunts ? and how their "village of love" shaped him into the man he is today.

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If you?re in a season of chaos, change or loss, this week?s episode is a must-listen. Shauna Niequist is here and she?s offering up a spark of hope and an extra dose of courage for anyone needing a reminder that even when everything seems lost ? peace and goodness are still possible. And who of us couldn?t use that reminder right now? 

Shauna is the New York Times bestselling author of Cold Tangerines, Bittersweet, Bread & Wine, Savor and Present Over Perfect. Her trademark writing is honest, gentle and loving, and her latest book, ?I Guess I Haven?t Learned That Yet?, is no exception. 

In this episode Paula and Shauna unpack the heart of the book, which was written during a season of major upheaval for Shauna. They discuss what happened when four years ago Shauna?s life in suburban Chicago was flipped upside down, leading her family of four to move to New York City. In making a midlife move and leaving behind the life she had always imagined, Shauna recalls being forced to learn how to ?stop romanticizing what was and start embracing what is.? Hear why they made the move, why she says she now realizes it was actually long overdue and how she opened herself up to discover new ways of living when the old ways stopped working.

Shauna says one of the hardest changes she was faced with in moving was leaving the church she had always been a part of. She opens up to Paula about the painful process that involved forgiving and apologizing and offers up her empathy and wisdom for those in strained situations who are lacking closure but continue to seek it. Hear why she says ?it?s ok to not understand it all at once? and how she learned to embrace ?the long road back to healing.?

Paula and Shauna also discuss how change is simply unavoidable, the importance of taking care of your health in each season and why, through it all, there?s power and magic in simply saying, ?I don?t know? I guess I haven?t learned that yet.?

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Calling all entrepreneurs! This episode has your name written all over it. Paula?s friend and Carry Media advisor, Liz Forkin Bohannon, is here for a straight-talk, wide-ranging and laugh-out-loud conversation about the twists and turns along the road to entrepreneurship. 

In addition to being a sought-after speaker and mom of three, Liz is the cofounder and CEO of Sseko Designs, a socially-conscious fashion brand that provides educational and economic opportunities for women across the globe. But get this - Liz started this brand with zero experience in fashion or entrepreneurism. In fact, in just the season before birthing her business she was a journalist reporting on poverty and conflict in Uganda. Hear how the core tenets of she learned in journalism ? staying curious, asking great questions and following the lead ? led Liz to the winding and unexpected path of building a business. 

Liz traces her journey from journalist to farmer to social entrepreneur and shares with Paula how ?learning fast, failing fast and pivoting? helped her make her way through the dark, early days when there was little success, support or celebration for the company she was building. Liz also tells Paula why she?s a firm believer that we aren?t meant to take ourselves too seriously (Sseko means ?laughter? in Lugandan)... a totally refreshing reminder, no matter what stage of business building you?re in. 

If you?re an entrepreneur or even just dream of being one, you know firsthand that fear is often the most loyal companion. Liz opens up to Paula about her ongoing battle with anxiety as a creative thinker who is ?always building in the future.? Find out how she leans into her fear by giving herself permission to fail and why she?s so passionate about ?owning your average.?

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In this busy life, it helps when you can find a way to catch your breath amidst the chaos. It helps even more when you have a friend who knows what you?re going through and has your back. This week, that friend is Kristen Watson, who ? along with her husband, a first-round NFL draft pick and Super Bowl Champion, Benjamin Watson ? are back on the podcast! The Watsons join Paula for an encouraging conversation on the eve of Kirsten?s debut book, ?Sis, Take a Breath: Encouragement for the Woman Who?s Trying to Live and Love Well (but Secretly Just Wants to Take a Nap)?. It?s all about navigating the stress and fears of life, one simple breath at a time. 

This real, honest book was a labor of love that required Kirsten to reach for her faith out of a place of deep fear and doubt. She tells Paula about the lies she?s heard for years that kept her thinking ?never in a million years? would she be called to use her words and become an author one day. Kirsten shares how she found the courage to battle the voices in her head, steward her platform and bring this beautiful book into fruition.

 If you?re in the thick of it all and feeling weary, you will feel seen by this conversation and encouraged by Kirsten, who recalls just a few short years ago struggling to understand how ?singing ?The Wheels on the Bus? all day? as a mom to seven was fulfilling her big career aspirations. Now looking back, hear Kirsten share how God was quietly transferring her gifts into supporting the day-in-and-day-out of her family and preparing her for the assignments yet to come. 

The Watsons also catch Paula up on their AccessMore podcast, ?Why or Why Not with the Watsons,? where they continue to keep it real! You will love their unofficial ?Like Policy.? Find out how they continue learning about, challenging, and celebrating each other amidst launching a book and potty training their adorable twin boys.

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Imagine being parents to six kids - all boys, ages 8 to 20 - and ALL the laundry, cleaning and cooking that goes with it. Now imagine those six boys doing the majority of it all - ALL on their own! Sounds too good to be true, right? But that?s the everyday reality of Paula?s special guests this week, who also are extremely gifted in leading, encouraging and following the call on their lives. Ruth Chou Simons and Troy Simons are joining Paula this week for a personal conversation about what it looks like to be a family who is on mission together, both in the peaks and valleys of life ? and honoring one another along the way. 

Ruth is an entrepreneur, speaker and bestselling author of Beholding and Becoming (https://ruthchousimons.com/beholding-becoming/) and GraceLaced (https://ruthchousimons.com/gracelaced-book/) . She shares her journey of God?s grace intersecting her daily life with word and paintbrush through an online shop at GraceLaced.com (https://gracelaced.com/) and her Instagram community of more than a hundred thousand. Her work has blossomed into a wildly successful space, making her the breadwinner for their family, while Troy takes the lead on things at home with their boys. However, just a few short seasons ago, those roles were reversed with Ruth juggling pregnancy, nursing and raising their young boys, while Troy worked as a full-time pastor and headmaster at a school he co-founded.  

The Simons open up to Paula about what it was like when Troy was called to back away from his work at the school and how they chose to pivot and make the most of what they?d already been given through Ruth?s artistic giftings that she had been quietly honing in the odd hours of the night. Hear how they?re currently navigating the crossroads of their untraditional callings, the shifting spotlight in their family and getting their boys involved each step of the way. For the moms and dads out there ? hear why they say encouraging your kids to realize ?the excitement of growing up? is the game changer when it comes to growing their responsibilities. 

Ruth and Troy offer up their life experiences with grace and generosity in this conversation. If you?re feeling like it?s taking a while to feel at home in the role God has for you, let this episode serve as your personal reminder that you?re not alone and encourage you to find what?s still in front of you to be grateful for today. 

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It?s undeniable the major toll a global pandemic, racial unrest and political upheaval has taken on us all. Now imagine if it was your job to show up every day and report on these stories to the country ? and add in that your partner also works in the same industry. That?s the weighty reality of Paula?s guests this week, and they are diving into a don?t-miss conversation about the elusive work/life balance in our chaotic world and the steadying effect of listening for God?s calling along the way. 

Craig Melvin and Lindsay Czarniak fell in love while working at the same news station in Washington DC. Today Lindsay is a broadcaster for FOX Sports and previously anchored ESPN?s SportsCenter, SportsNation and NASCAR Now. Craig is the current news anchor on NBC?s TODAY Show, a co-host of the 3rd Hour TODAY and contributing anchor for NBC?s Dateline. Up until last month he was also the host of Craig Melvin Reports. Craig and Lindsay open up to Paula about what led Craig to pump the brakes at MSNBC and walk away from his daily show after ten years. He shares what helped him know it was time to go and what he?s learned from his therapist about indirect stress and what it does in our lives ? an applicable word for anyone navigating a big decision or seeking more peace. 

Craig and Lindsay have been married for over a decade and along with their deep faith connection, they share two beautiful children. They discuss with Paula the pull they experience as working parents between wanting to provide and wanting to be there for their kids. Hear what they say they had to come to terms with to make peace with their limits and better prioritize their relationships. They also open up about what it looks like to be in the same competitive business with the one you love. Hear how they have managed to avoid rivalry and what helps them cheer each other on through thick and thin. 

This duo?s connection is adorable, and while they still struggle to get their stories straight about their first meeting (as you?ll hear and LOL), they are clear on the fact that their faith is central to what keeps them grounded and grateful. Whether you?re looking to take your next professional step, scale back and take a pause or untangle the stress in your life, let this vulnerable conversation remind you that what you do isn?t who you are and empower you to listen for and follow the peace in your spirit. 

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This week Paula is excited to bring you a bonus edition of ?Faith & Calling? featuring two titans of the entertainment industry who beyond their shared calling also happen to be men of deep faith.

Mark Wahlburg and Mel Gibson join Paula for a spirited conversation about their latest project, exclusively in theaters this Easter. ?Father Stu? is the real-life story of a bad boy boxer who finds renewed purpose in the calling to become a priest, with Gibson and Wahlberg starring as father and son. Hear why Wahlberg was so moved by the story that he broke the cardinal rule of filmmaking by financing the film with his own money. Find out why this passion project is also paving the way for a new genre of movies. It?s honest, funny and ultimately uplifting ? but it?s also gritty and R-rated, intentionally not preaching to the choir like a stereotypical faith-based film and the guys tell Paula why.

Moving to life beyond the screen, both Wahlberg and Gibson share with Paula what their deep faith means to them today ? and what each feels called to in this season ahead. And another bonus this week: not only is this a special and extraordinary bonus episode, but for the very first time an episode of ?Faith & Calling? is being released in video form too on AccessMore https://www.accessmore.com/pd/The-Paula-Faris-Faith--Calling-Podcast-VIDEO | and Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paula-faris-faith-calling-podcast-video/id1618348885

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This episode of ?Faith & Calling? is coming in hot, as in hot topics! They?re everywhere these days, splintering even the deepest and longest of relationships. But Paula?s guests this week have managed to stay united (even thriving!) in marriage while being divided on politics, parenting and the vaccine. Sounds impossible, right? So what?s their big secret? 

Social media influencer (shout out to the #Instafamilia!), social justice advocate, speaker, and best-selling author Carlos Whittaker and his incredible wife Heather sit down with Paula for a straight-shooting conversation that will leave you encouraged and inspired by what happens when we stop standing on issues and start walking with each other!

The Whittakers have been married for 21 years and together share three teenage children. While they?ve worked in ministry for much of their marriage, they?ve built much of their solid foundation on the backs of trials, crisis and even personal betrayal, including Carlos? early struggle with porn. After a lot of therapy and inner healing, he uncovered what was at the core of his addiction to artificial intimacy. He shares with Paula a powerful analogy for anyone looking to destroy the roots of a deep-seated habit and embrace true freedom on the other side. 

On the flip side, that season of dishonesty brought Heather face to face with navigating forgiveness. Despite wanting to throw in the towel on their marriage, she tells Paula about the powerful image God gave her of what was actually going on, which led her to pull back and focus on the bigger problem. Hear what she learned in the process about her own deep-seated habits ? and her warning for others who may be wishing for a different kind of life than the one they find themself in. 

The Whittakers are the real deal and this episode is packed with real joy and wisdom from two imperfect people who know, trust, and rely on God like their life, marriage and parenting depends on it. If you could use some hope, let this conversation with Heather and Carlos - the self-described ?hope dealer? - encourage you to let the Spirit move! 

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"Have you ever been in a season of confusion, doubt or pain and felt like God didn?t hold up His end of the bargain? Paula?s guest this week knows that space of heartbreak intimately. 

Grammy Award-winning music artist, season 5 ?American Idol? finalist, and fellow AccessMore podcaster https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Out-of-the-Dark-with-Mandisa--Laura-Williams Mandisa joins Paula for an honest and raw conversation about wrestling with God, navigating depression and fighting through the shadows to find God?s light. 

We all know and love Mandisa?s hit song, ?Overcomer,? that reached number one on the Billboard Christian Top 20. This song was written about one of her best friends and back-up singers, Kisha, who was battling breast cancer while pregnant. The anthem was personal to Mandisa, as she recalls praying with full confidence that Kisha would beat her illness. 

So when Kisha passed, ultimately unable to overcome, Mandisa?s anger towards God was overwhelming. She recalls entering into a season of deep darkness that had her questioning everything. Was God hearing her? How could this happen? Did He even exist? 

Mandisa shares with Paula how this dark place would lead her to withdraw, wrestle with God and fall into a deep depression, locking herself inside her house for nearly three years.  

But even in the darkness, she would discover that God was at work, calling her into the light. Whether you?re struggling with anxiety or love someone who is, don?t miss the two lifelines that Mandisa says helped her step out of the dark ? which also happens to be the title of her new book, available now - Out of the Dark. 

Mandisa also talks with Paula about the early years of pursuing her calling. Find out how she kept singing in the midst of ordinary jobs, like typing in Sunday school orders at a publishing company, and in the midst of extraordinary fears, like facing Simon Cowell on national TV. Yet another reminder that nothing is wasted when it comes to our faith and calling! 

This personal conversation covers deep topics and is a mix of heart and heavy, so a special note for those with young ears around. 

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These are wild times we are all living through, ripe with conflict and confusion. No matter the personal circumstances you?re up against, we all could use a safe space to talk about the issues on our heart ? a space where shame isn't allowed. 

This week?s ?Faith & Calling? guest has a remarkable gift for navigating uncomfortable conversations and has become a groundbreaking change-maker in the process. Paula sits down with Emmanuel Acho, the host of the viral hit video series ?Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.? He?s also a former NFL player, current Fox Sports analyst, New York Times best-selling author and even starred as host on The Bachelor?s After The Final Rose.

Emmanuel takes Paula back to the moment he was moved to step into the middle of our nation?s most-heated conversation about race in America. Hear how the combination of seeing a need, turning inward and ignoring what everyone around him called ?logic? led him to turn on the camera, pick up the microphone and invite others into a long-overdue uncomfortable conversation. 

Turns out Emmanuel?s first episode of ?Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man? would go viral ? reaching 25 million views in just five days, catching the attention of big names like Matthew McConoughey and Oprah, who called him up to keep the conversation going. All this success and impact, he tells Paula, is directly linked to his ability to push doubt aside, channel a childlike faith and ?act and think illogically.? 

And that just happens to be the message behind his new book, Illogical: Saying Yes to a Life Without Limits, which hits stores today. Hear Emmauel lay out the vision and calling he felt to write this book with the reminder that our horizons are endless. Find out why he says how we talk to ourselves matters more than we know and why we need to be ?dumb enough? to believe in the impossible. And if you?re feeling stuck, Emmanuel tells Paula what he thinks is often standing in the way of our ability to tap into our giftedness - and how you can uncover it, develop it and use it to change the world. 

Two words for this episode: Buckle up! 

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He?s a two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick and a former professional baseball player. She?s a South African model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2017. While on the surface a professional sports player and a pageant queen may not have a lot in common, it turns out Tim and Demi-Leigh found they share ?a whole lot in purpose.? Another thing they have in common? Navigating the high-highs of their big careers and the low-lows of identity loss when the public titles fade away. For Tim, the pain of getting cut from the NFL this past year. For Demi-Leigh, turning over her crown as Miss Universe.

This episode of ?Faith & Calling? is especially for anyone finding their way through the loss of a title, the sting of rejection, or the lingering frustration of life not going as planned. Basically all of us at some point. Turn this one up, because Tim and Demi-Leigh have been there too, and their stories - both individually and together - point to the truth that God can use you right where you are with what you have.

That?s also the message behind Tim?s brand new book, ?Mission Possible: Go Create a Life that Counts.? Tim breaks down the difference between what he calls our macro purpose and our micro purpose. Hear how knowing both has challenged and changed his best laid plans for the better.

Did we mention yet how adorable these two are together? Having been long-distance for most of their dating life, Tim and Demi-Leigh are experts at meaningful conversations, and this one is no different! Hear how they knew with total confidence that their first date would be each of their last first dates forever and what it was like to say ?I do? just months before the world shut down. Plus, Paula finds out how they keep the conversation going and their love flowing today, amidst their very full platforms - and very full house of three dogs!

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From the choir of an Oklahoma church, all the way to the bright lights of Broadway, this week?s episode will have your soul singing! Paula?s guest is the incomparable Kristin Chenoweth, whom we know and love as the Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer whose rendition of ?Glinda? put the mega-hit musical ?Wicked? on the map.

As a child prodigy, Kristin knew her calling well before she knew how to drive. She tells Paula how her parents, who were both engineers and very into athletics (Read: not theater types) helped their daughter discover and navigate her extreme giftedness at a young age, and why she says choosing a normal childhood in lieu of early stardom was the best path for her. Hear about her big break in New York and the lessons she?s learned about giving up a sure thing for a long shot, all while discovering nothing is wasted in God?s economy.

Kristin?s latest project (out today!) is a whimsical children?s book called ?What Will I Do with My Love Today?. As a child of adoption, hear why the message of the book resonates so deeply with her and how she lives it out in her everyday life. Don?t miss the best advice her Auntie G gave her years ago that?s carried her through these turbulent days we?re all living in.

It?s been a banner year for the Broadway icon, who is also planning a wedding with her fiance, musician Josh Bryant. She tells Paula all about their first date at the Waffle House. Learn the beautiful meaning behind her engagement ring and why she says she?s no longer a ?runaway bride.? Paula does her best to squeeze out wedding plan details. So did the Waffle House make the shortlist for the venue? Disclaimer: This episode was not sponsored by the Waffle House but maybe it should be? IYKYK!

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This week?s episode of ?Faith & Calling? has been over a year in the making ? and it was well worth the wait. Paula is one-on-one with the one-and-only Tyler Perry!

You know Tyler as one of the most influential men in entertainment today. He?s a living legend with an accomplished career as a writer, actor, producer, director and the owner of Tyler Perry Studios, the largest production facility in the country. 

But what you may not know is that behind the giant success of Tyler?s media empire is one jaw-dropping life story. In this episode, Tyler tells Paula about the highs and lows of a life both scarred by abuse and saved by grace.

Learn the pivotal piece of advice he picked up from "The Oprah Winfrey Show" as a young person that would heal his pain and reveal his purpose. Hear how his path from broke to billionaire was paved by hearing the audible voice of God and having an enduring faith, which he defines as ?getting up to try again.? Get his best advice, as a self-taught creator, for anyone doubting they have the right experience for the calling on their heart. And discover the tried and true Bible verse he turns to when it comes to working for his dreams. Hint: it?s no shortcut. 

From dead ends to dreaming bigger, Tyler is one of the hardest working and most successful storytellers in Hollywood, with dozens of feature films, stage plays, and tv shows credited to his name ? including his most famous character, Madea, who is back for ?A Madea Homecoming? on NETFLIX! Paula gets the scoop on what the pandemic had to do with everybody?s favorite grandma coming out of retirement, plus what Tyler?s next big project is ? and why it?s been 26 years in the making! 

?To whom much is given, much is expected? and Tyler?s life is a testament to what striving to be faithful in all circumstances looks like. If you?re looking for the encouragement to put in the work, challenge the norm, embrace the valleys and keep persevering with whatever lies before you ? then consider this special conversation an open floodgate of faith and fortitude from the wildly talented Tyler Perry.

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This week on ?Faith & Calling? Paula is talking to one of the kindest, wisest and most influential teachers out there, Max Lucado ? who happens to be a best-selling author of over 40 books that have sold more than 120 million copies worldwide! Max is often referred to as ?America?s Pastor? (a title he very quickly shrugs off)... and after listening to this week?s thought-provoking and hope-renewing conversation, it?s clear to see how the nickname stuck.

Paula and Max?s friendship goes way back to when Paula was at ABC. The last time they spoke, Max had just received a life-threatening diagnosis that rocked his faith with the weight of the unknown. Max catches Paula up on the amazing turn of events and how ?the peace that surpasses all understanding? showed up in the midst of his mess. If you?ve grown discouraged in navigating a painful diagnosis of your own or simply the unknown that lies before you, you?re going to want to listen in to hear the bold declaration prayed over Max that led to his miraculous update.

Paula also asks Max to retrace his steps from the very beginning of both his faith journey and his calling to be a writer. Hear how he made the dramatic shift from drinking a 6-pack nearly every night to finding himself in the front row of his college?s Bible class to writing a feature in his church?s weekly bulletin ? a part-time hustle would turn out to be a full-on calling.

Max?s latest book is a rerelease of one of his all-time bestsellers, ?3:16 - The Numbers of Hope.? Paula asks Max to break down what led him to revise and update this book based on the Bible?s most famous verse for a new generation of readers. Spoiler: He likens it to dropping a chlorine tablet in the pool of our society (Ok. How good is that analogy? And how needed is that tablet!).

Paula and Max squeeze in time to talk about the big questions throughout this episode. What?s the purpose of it? Why is life so hard? Why do bad things happen to good people? It?s an impossible task to take on the hardest of questions while softening the hardest of hearts, but Pastor Max, with his abiding hope in the Christian faith and God?s Word, shies away from neither.

As Max puts it, our hardships can make us bitter or better. If you?re looking for the path towards better, then let this episode mark the spot.

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This week?s episode of ?Faith & Calling? is special for SO many reasons. This conversation is dropping on the day after Valentine?s Day and marks the third anniversary of the Heaven homecoming for Paula?s beloved dad. 

With love, loss and legacy being front of mind, Paula invites her adorable mom, Carol, and adoring husband, John, to join her for a memorable heart-to-heart-to-heart.

With Carol?s 53 years of marriage and Paula and John?s shared 21, this episode is packed with 74 years of highs and lows of wedded wisdom ? including the pivotal advice Carol received early in her marriage that she would pass on to Paula during a particularly rocky patch. 

To make things fun, Paula gave you, her lovely listeners, an opportunity to ask about anything - and you certainly understood the assignment. From dealing with loss to fun date nights to fears about moving to Paula?s most endearing (and not-so-endearing!) habits. It?s ALL in here, friends!

We promise this episode will give you all the feels, from sentimental to silly. And don?t miss the most beautiful ending in ?Faith & Calling? history. Paula?s mom is treating us to a special song on her ukelele - a belated valentine for you! Consider this chat an easy opportunity to widen your heart and your smile and be reminded that you are so, so loved.

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If you are a loyal listener of ?Faith & Calling? then you know we drop new episodes every Tuesday. This Tuesday with Paula is special because she?s talking to "Tuesdays with Morrie" author - Mitch Albom! 

It?s been over 20 years since Mitch wrote about the most impactful life lessons he learned from his beloved former professor, Morrie Schwartz, who was losing his battle with ALS. That book became not just a best-seller, but nourished the hearts of millions, emboldening us to truly live with the real reminder that death is waiting. 

Since then, Mitch has grown to be an internationally-renowned author, whose books have collectively sold more than 40 million copies in 47 languages worldwide. Before the acclaim of his books, Mitch was a nationally-celebrated sports journalist. With that string of success, you might think Mitch was born a writer. But that?s not how his story began. 

Hear how Mitch pursued his early dreams of music (including a piano-playing gig on the island of Crete where he became known as the local Elvis!). Learn how he navigated the crossroads of a stalled dream and an evolving calling into writing. How standing in a supermarket and saying ?yes? to someone else?s need led to the beginning of what he calls his greatest reward.

If you find yourself frustrated that not all the lights are turning green for you right now, consider this a red light to stop and listen to someone who?s been there too. As Mitch says, ?My whole life has been a series of things that turned out to be the best thing that happened, even though I didn?t want them right away.? 

Mitch and Paula also discuss the power of storytelling, why tragedy is often our best teacher, the inspiration behind his newest book, "The Stranger in the Lifeboat", and his hands-on humanitarian work with the Have Faith Haiti Mission & Orphanage. This is one full episode that will leave both your heart and your head brimming with hope and possibility. 

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When you?re faced with a challenge, do you know the difference between just praying for it and actually believing for it? If that question makes you pause, then go ahead and press play on this week?s episode of ?Faith & Calling? because the answer is here and it?s a game-changer. CeCe Winans, the best selling, most awarded female in Gospel music history, is joining Paula on this week?s episode of ?Faith & Calling,? and we?ll go ahead and call it an anointed appointment because CeCe is taking us to church! 

Move the unmovable? Break the unbreakable? God we believe? God we believe for it

These lyrics are from her goosebump-inducing latest worship anthem, Believe For It, and CeCe breaks down the powerful process of praying AND believing for it. She shares how she fights back when doubt comes to mind and opens up about the most recent way she saw God ?break the unbreakable? on the very day this conversation was recorded ? after years of praying and believing it would come to pass. Goosebumps, again. 

While CeCe?s work has been marked by an outstanding music career, her life is also a testament that God?s calling on your life has no limits. Paula and CeCe retrace her early gospel roots, her life-long reluctance to be in front of people (God has a great sense of humor), and how a word from God ? against her plans to sell her house and move to California ? led CeCe and her husband, Alvin, to become founding pastors of Nashville Life Church in 2012. 

CeCe also takes a moment with Paula to remember the late Whitney Houston, whom she called both her best friend and her sister, with next month marking 10 years since Whitney?s passing. Hear how their friendship continues to impact and carry CeCe today, how Whitney stood up for Cece, and why CeCe was Whitney's safe place.                                    

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What happens when you have a finance degree but find yourself bankrupt? 

That happened to this week's guest. He wound up studying "God's and grandma's ways" of handling money, got out of debt and journeyed onto a powerful path that would help MILLIONS of people change their financial futures. Talk about falling into your calling!

Paula is joined in this episode of ?Faith & Calling? by Dave Ramsey ? finance personality, radio show host, best-selling author, and businessman ? for a don?t-miss conversation on how losing everything opened up a highway of healing for himself, his family, his community ? and now millions of Americans. 

But it didn?t happen overnight. As Dave tells Paula, sometimes you do nine things wrong and one thing right. But day-by-day and with the light shining in, that one right thing can turn into your life?s greatest work. 

Find out why being an Enneagram 8 (read: a challenger!) was a catalyst for writing his latest book, Baby Steps Millionaires ? and learn the surprising trait he discovered the majority of millionaires today share. Do you have it, too? 

If you?re looking for hope or just help in building your financial confidence in 2022, Dave has a promising message for you: despite any of your dire past circumstances, ANYONE can build wealth. Whether you need advice on how to get started, how to take your next step, or how to connect with the deeper WHY behind it all, you?ll find it here ? along with Dave?s hot take on Crypto and NFTs!

Let?s just say expect a big return from investing your time listening to this week?s straightforward, practical, and lively conversation with the one and only, Dave Ramsey!

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Have you ever had a major life change hit you that you?d file under #didntseethatcoming? If you?ve ever found yourself struggling with receiving bad news, you?re going to want to listen in to soak up the wisdom and hope flowing from this week?s guest, Danielle Walker. 

The New York Times bestselling cookbook author, mama, health advocate, wellness expert, and (self-trained!) chef sits down with Paula to talk about finding her way through the darkness of a crushing diagnosis at a young age. Hear how navigating the struggles of her autoimmune disease helped her discover her true calling on the other side. 

Danielle and Paula discuss the ups and the downs of the autoimmune journey, including the dietary changes that ended Danielle?s suffering and the ways she?s helped others with similar issues continue to enjoy good food. Hear about the bright spots that paved her path forward, why our gut health matters more than we think, and how she battles food FOMO today (hint: don?t sleep on her Real Deal Chocolate Chip Cookies!). 

Danielle says it?s not a perfect journey but there?s little excuse not to make it a delicious one. Be encouraged by the steps she offers to begin your own journey of health and actually feel good again. And if you?re feeling alone right now, may this conversation be a lifeline to keep going, as Danielle reminds us that we don?t have to suffer in silence, Friends!

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Can you believe it? This week Paula is talking to Jesus! She?s one-on-one with Jonathan Roumie ? the star of The Chosen, the mighty-popular streaming video series on the life of Jesus Christ. Like over 200 million people around the globe, Paula, her kids, and her 81-year-old mother are HUGE fans of Jonathan and The Chosen ? and we have a solid feeling you are too! Can we get an Amen?! 

Hear Jonathan retrace the early twists and turns of pursuing his calling, including voiceovers on MTV?s Celebrity Death Match, a literal run-in with Run DMC, and juggling both side jobs and full-on fears of the unknown. 

You?ll be encouraged by how Jonathan pursued his calling in the face of that fear, learn how he navigates spiritual warfare, discover the new projects he?s discerning for the new year ? and find out how The Chosen is contributing to a revival across the pond. It?s totally inspiring! 

While we all have watched Jonathan channel Jesus? personal, tender and funny sides on-screen - he brings a similar personal spirit to this warm and enlightening episode of Paula?s ?Faith & Calling? podcast. So just get ready to smile. 

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He loves dogs, writing music and inspirational movie roles. Possibly, in that order. Dennis Quaid, yep, THE DENNIS QUAID, stops by Paula?s ?Faith & Calling? podcast to talk about all those things and more. 

The award winning actor details how he felt called to acting, but why music remains his first love. And the song he wrote for his mom after a stint in rehab, which he says was the beginning of his spiritual rebirth. 

These days, Quaid is starring in movies like ?American Underdog? (about Kurt Warner?s improbable Super Bowl story) and ?Reagan? (out later this year), which he calls the most challenging movie role of his career. 

When Quaid isn?t busy with movies and music, you can find him hanging with his many animals.

We've made it to the end of another big year - and we've also made it to Part 3 of Paula's Top 21 of 21! This month Paula and her husband, John Krueger, have been reflecting back on the PEOPLE, PLACES, and THINGS that had all of us talking, caught our attention, and kept us going in 2021. To close out our 3-part series Paula and John are jumping into the seven THINGS that kept us going. 2021 began full of promise that life would return to "normal." And while we might not be *quite* there yet, we did have some - okay, a lot of - fun over the last 12 months. To round out our countdown, our favorite duo is taking a look at the trends, hobbies, and activities that sparked joy, made us smile, and kept us curious! We bet you can't listen to this week's episode without smiling, laughing, and even dancing... and what better way to enter into 2022?!

The countdown clock is ticking and it is so good to be with you to wave goodbye to 2021 ? together! This was another monumental year. One that was as complex as it was challenging, but it definitely had us searching for connection at every turn. That?s exactly why Paula put her news hat back on ? to connect the big dots of the year with her top 21 stories of ?21. 

Last week was all about the seven PEOPLE who kept us talking. This week Paula and her favorite co-host (and co-parent and very co-operative husband), John, are taking you to the seven PLACES that caught our attention. 

Buckle up because we?re going here, there, and everywhere. From the ongoing fight on the homefront over paid leave to chaos on the front steps of our nation?s capital over voter distrust... From the cooling of America?s longest war to the heated conversations inside school board meetings and courtrooms across the country... From the Billionaire Space Race to the race to stop climate change... Paula and John break down what went down in the most talked-about places of 2021 and take a look at what lies ahead for our families, communities, country, and world.

As mentioned in this episode, here are just a few of the organizations providing vital support in Afghanistan, along with links to learn more about how you can use your voice and donate on behalf of children and families at risk:

World Vision

The International Rescue Committee

UNICEF

The year-end countdown is here! Before the 2022 ball drops, Paula is putting her news hat back on to take you through the top 21 stories of 2021. Joining her for this conversational look-back is her husband, John Krueger, the everyman with the best announcer voice this side of a gameshow! Paula and John kick off the 3-part series this week with the PEOPLE who kept us talking ? and these seven individuals have the Gold medals, Super Bowl rings, and receipts to prove it. From mental health to the health of the nation, from cheering to Britney?s freedom to chants of Let?s Go Brandon ? and just why is gluten-free fan Tom Brady talking about bread all of the sudden? The people who made this list gave us plenty of reasons to talk, laugh, argue and even come together! Paula and John discuss what impact they each made in 2021 and what?s ahead for these big names in the new year.

New York Times bestselling author, Jen Hatmaker, is opening up about overcoming a year of grief, how she learned to get through it instead of over it, and she shares her advice for making it through the holidays after going through a divorce or losing someone you love. Her marriage suddenly ended at the start of the pandemic after 26 years, and she says it sent her into a deep depression where she experienced an array of health issues for the first time. After some time and the unwavering support from friends and family, Jen started to work on her 15th book, which is a cookbook she partially credits with saving her life (coming out in the fall), and she committed to doing the personal work required to get through the trauma instead of trying to find a way around it. She also talks about the one holiday tradition she refuses to let go and the deal she made with her sons to keep them participating every year.

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ABC News? Amy Robach, and her 90?s heartthrob actor and husband, Andrew Shue, are currently exploring Antarctica, but before their trip they took sometime to catch up with Paula. The duo talk about their love story, the struggles of becoming a step-parent (something 40% of families across the U.S. are coping with), and their blended family that inspired their new children?s book, ?Better Together.? They open about Amy?s breast cancer diagnosis three years after they were married, how it impacted their relationship, and also how it inspired them both to live life more fully. Amy and Andrew also talk about how much therapy has helped them over the years, especially in building trust in one another, saying it?s unlikely they would be where they are today without it.

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Paula is reuniting with her former Good Morning America co-host, Dan Harris, who recently left ABC News after more than 20 years. He is taking his own leap of faith, pursuing the ?Ten Percent Happier? company he co-founded, which focuses on creating a healthier and happier you through meditation. Dan gets candid about the challenges of starting a company and the toll of trying to juggle it all. The two friends reminisce about their days behind the anchor desk, how they both gained the courage to leave behind something they loved to pursue their callings, and how their friendship has grown stronger despite sharing very different outlooks on polarizing subjects. 

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Amy Brown, an award winning radio co-host, podcaster, and philanthropist, sits down with Paula to talk about her journey to success, identifying the trusted voices to lean on when taking a leap of faith, and overcoming struggles with unique approaches. Amy has been a co-host of iHeartMedia?s ?The Bobby Bones Show? for the last 15 years, broadcasting internationally to millions of people daily, but before that she had zero experience in the field, a job she enjoyed and a pay raise in her future; and yet she decided to press into her fear and take a chance on a job that excited her. She also opens up about the influence her mom has had on her life and how the #PimpinJoy movement grew from a motivational mantra during her mom?s battle with cancer to a clothing and accessory line that benefits organizations and initiatives in Haiti. The mother of two also shares her journey to adoption after dealing with infertility issues and what she has realized four years later that she hopes other families will keep in mind. She also opens up about her struggles with depression during the pandemic and how she discovered that puzzles held the key to a new slice of happiness.

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Professional golfer and two-time Masters Champion, Bubba Watson, shot a 62 at 13-years-old and knew he had a future in the sport, by the time he was nearly 40, he saw 162 on the scale and thought he was dying. In this episode, Bubba gets emotional talking about his story and detailing his struggle with crippling fear, anxiety and stress, something he hasn't been willing to talk about until now, in his new book ?Up & Down.? Bubba shares what it was like opening up to his wife and those in his closest circle about his struggle, and why it is so important for others, especially men, to overcome the stigma associated with talking about their mental health. He credits his wife with many of his successes, both professionally and spiritually, and shares the conversation they had on their first date that set them on their adoption journey. He also reveals how he got his nickname "Bubba," the sport he would have rather played professionally, and addresses the rumor of never having taken a golf lesson.  

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"The Bachelors''' Madison Prewett, joins Paula to talk about her experience on the show, her new book "Made for this Moment", and the importance of preparing for who you are and what you value before having to make life altering decisions. Before she found fame as a reality TV star, she was known as a force on the basketball court, winning four state titles, and thought she was going to become a pastor, having just graduated from seminary school, when out of nowhere she was approached by producers of "The Bachelor." Madison admits she struggled with the decision to join the cast but says she ultimately accepted it as her next calling despite pushback from friends and those inside her religious circles. After being criticized for staying true to her convictions during the fantasy suites round, Madison says she eventually found solace knowing it served as an inspiration for other women to stand strong in their own values and not change themselves to be loved and accepted. She also reveals if she really thinks it is possible to fall in love in a short time on TV and her response to being asked if she would come back as the Bachelorette.

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Sadie Robertson Huff is back! She?s opening up about becoming a mother, her unexpected delivery experience, and coming to terms with her mom-guilt. She shares what she really thinks about bounce back culture and why she plans on letting her daughter in on all her imperfections. She also talks about letting go of control when things don?t go as planned and giving yourself permission to feel multiple emotions at once. Sadie, who recently released a new book, ?Live on Purpose: 100 Devotions for Letting Go of Fear and Following God,? compares overcoming fear to conquering a mountain, saying there will always be another one to climb.

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Joel Smallbone, from the Christian pop-duo For King & Country, and singer/songwriter, Moriah Smallbone, sit down with Paula for an open and honest conversation about facing difficult moments head on, reconciling feelings of jealousy and competitiveness in marriage, and the pivotal moments that lead them to each other. The couple talks about pursuing their callings in music, saying it was something that chose them more than they chose it. Moriah also opens up about her experience on American Idol, dealing with rejection, and how standing strong in her convictions led to more success than she imagined. They also talk about Joel's Australian accent, first-time celebrity crushes, and the reaction they got after releasing their six-part cinematic podcast series, "BECOMING: us" which dives deeper into their relationship over the last decade.

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