John and Molly Chester, a husband and wife team, left their job titles of ‘documentary filmmaker’ and ‘private chef’ to become farmers and pursue their dream vision of starting Apricot Lane Farms in 2011. Prior to Apricot Lane Farms, Molly spent her days in the kitchens of various celebrity clients throughout Los Angeles as a traditional…

Abby Johnson has always been fiercely determined to help women in need. This desire is what led Abby to a career with Planned Parenthood, our nation’s largest abortion provider, and caused her to flee the organization, becoming an outspoken advocate for the pro-life movement. She spent eight years with Planned Parenthood and even became Employee of…

From Dancing with the Stars to America’s Got Talent, everyone enjoys watching dancers compete. Faith, Hope & Love takes that love for dance and couples it with an inspiring story. The movie comes to theaters March 15 and follows the story of two vulnerable, heart-broken people who have each suffered deep losses. “Faith Turley”, who…

Where is God? Is He real? If God is real why do bad things happen? Whether you are a curious toddler, a skeptic teen, or just questioning the Christian faith, these are all valid questions and whatever life stage we are in, they can be difficult to answer. Sometimes it can be helpful to look…

The desire to find our purpose and calling in life happens at different stages of our lives. For those in their 20’s it is trying to figure out what to do for a career. For those in their 30’s and 40’s it can be an evaluation if they are doing the right thing with their…

Each of us has been there, hanging out with a group of friends over coffee or a meal and then it happens. An idea is sparked! Everyone starts chiming in and building upon the idea. While it can be fun to talk about an idea, bringing the idea to fruition is another story. For friends…

Lisa Leonard is the founder of a multi-million-dollar jewelry company. She is also a devoted wife and mother to two sons, including a child with severe disabilities. Leonard found at a young age that pleasing other people, seemed to make them happy and perhaps love her more. She continued this journey into adulthood and she…

From Shark Tank to The Profit, watching entrepreneurs pitch their ideas can be exciting and also nerve-wracking. It is also inspiring to hear the stories of how the entrepreneurs developed their product and for many the impact their business has been able to make in the community. But that excitement can often be overwhelming too. The…

We live in a social-media obsessed culture filled with people who crave attention and acceptance. According to Social Media Today, the average person spends close to two hours daily on social media, which over a lifetime ends up being five years and four months. There is often a “Keeping up with the Jonses,” mentality or…

John Turnipseed seemed destined to inherit a violent criminal life. As a child, he grew up on a rural Alabama farm in a loving, church-going family, but at age seven his father uprooted the family for a new job in Minneapolis. His father stopped attending church, became an alcoholic, had extramarital affairs, and started abusing…

People often count down the days to Christmas with advent Calendars, eagerly awaiting the holiday. For some it is the excitement of seeing family and friends, for others they cannot wait to open gifts. And while Easter carries so much meaning for believers, it often gets lost in the busyness of spring activities, spring break…

With Easter right around the corner, many people are already thinking about what to get to fill their children’s Easter baskets. While chocolate and new outfits are always fun, it can be a great time to get a gift that will inspire their faith. This is also great if you are buying for a friend…

Heading back to school can be a challenging time for everyone. Whether you are a parent, teacher, student, coach or caretaker, everyone has their own set of difficulties as the school year starts. From activities and homework to making new friends, there is so much to navigate that it can be daunting. Over the last…

Phillip and Holly Wagner are the founding and leading pastors of the Oasis Church in Los Angeles. They’ve been married for over 30 years and seeing couples flourish in their relationships is one of their passions.

DeVon Franklin is a studio executive described early in his career as a wunderkind and whose production credits include box office hits like …