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Jesus Calling host Chris Tomlin tells personal stories how faith helped to reveal his path toward writing so many of the songs shared by the Church today. NFL champion and quarterback Trent Dilfer reveals how the pillars his faith, family and football offered a steady foundation in his life. That faith was tested after the loss of his son Trevin.

Tabitha Brown shares the struggle she overcame after going through a long and difficult period of medical challenge. See how a daily life of prayer and the discovering the power of a plant-based diet changed her life. Songwriters Brad and Brett Warren have written hits for country superstars like Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley and Martina McBride. The brothers talk about their paths to sobriety and how reading Jesus Calling offered hope after the loss of Brad’s son.

Todd Hoffman, star of the Discovery Channel’s Hoffman Family Gold, shares how walking with God prepares and guides us through our riskiest moments. Plus, MMA pro fighter Paige VanZant offers her story of how God brings beauty out of pain, and the purpose she has found to persevere.

Elaine Welteroth is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and has been a judge on the reboot of Project Runway. She has also written for the hit show Grown-ish. Jonathan Singletary is a Los Angeles-based artist, songwriter, and producer. Growing up the son of a gospel choir director, he was raised on the soul music of Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and the Isley Brothers. Elaine and Jonathan were friends growing up in church—but as they got older, they moved on to different things; Elaine pursuing journalism and Jonathan, music. It wasn’t until years later they reconnected and built a totally new friendship as adults; finding out that the faith and values their early lives were steeped in would be the foundation for their marriage. Country artist Travis Tritt has enjoyed many number one hits. He’s hosted television shows, appeared in major theatrical films, and he’s a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Having been given so much, Travis finds joy in sharing some of those blessings with others—and the simple act of helping people has touched something deep within him that nothing else has before.

Kennedy Center Honors recipient Amy Grant shares about a recent health scare and how that situation put things in perspective—that no matter the outcome, God would be there for her. Actors Alexa and Carlos PenaVega share how they met, and that in a world where it’s fashionable to focus on “self,” they find joy in serving others and pointing them to God.