This week, Bob sits down with his dear friend Megan Fate Marshman for an honest conversation about grief, hope, healing, and what it looks like to keep trusting God through both the good things and the hard things. Together, they unpack what keeps people stuck, how relationships shape us, and why true healing rarely comes from pretending everything is okay.

Connect with Megan: ⁠@meganfate⁠

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This week on the podcast, Bob sits down with singer-songwriter Matthew West for a conversation about grace, identity, availability, and what it means to live a life that actually lasts. Together, they talk about everything from faith and family to baseball hats, prison phone calls, work ethic, and the quiet courage of taking small steps forward.

If this conversation resonated with you, Matthew’s latest music and newest book carry many of the same themes: learning to stop performing, receive grace, and stay faithful one step at a time. Be sure to check out his newest album, Don’t Stop Praying, recent songs like “Good” and “Jesus is King,” and his new book Don’t Stop Praying, available now.

Connect with Matthew: @matthewjwest

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In this episode, Bob and Kim welcome Anne Lamott and Neal Allen to talk about the beauty and burden of writing. From first drafts and writing routines to grief, voice, and the courage to say what is true, they explore what it means to find your voice, collaborate well, and say the things that matter most. It is a thoughtful, hope-filled conversation for writers at every stage and for anyone who wants to write words that sound like them and matter to someone else.

Connect with Anne: @annelamott

Connect with Neal: @nealfallen

Check out their new release: ⁠Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences⁠

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We welcome Cory Asbury to the Dream Big Podcast this week. Cory is an artist who’s fearlessly blazing unique paths in the Christian music industry. In this episode, he shares his passion for capturing the reality of being human through his narrative-driven, story-centric songs, that resonate with audiences both within and beyond the faith community. Tune in as we discuss the powerful impact of words, coping with being misunderstood and finding beauty in it and Cory's ambitions for growth and surrender in his music journey. 

His new album, ‘Pioneer’, is out now. Stream it on your jog, while you’re in traffic, or when you’re feeling misunderstood and just need a friend.

Stream ‘Pioneer’: cory.ffm.to/pioneer.bio

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We welcome Levi to the Writing Room today. Levi Lusko is an author, Founder and Lead Pastor of Fresh Life Church, and dear friend of ours. He is a kicker when it comes to jumping between genres and writing to different age groups. In today's episode, he is sharing all about his newest book: Marvel at the Moon, a 90-day Devotional for Kids. In addition, we take off on exploring the topics of collaboration between illustrators and authors, the art of turning everyday things into creative written expressions, and core writing ideas. Tune in! Grab a copy of Levi's new book

Today on the Dream Big Podcast we have Jon Gordon. Jon is a powerhouse speaker and author. He’s written 28 books! In this episode, Jon’s taking us through the pages of his latest book, The One Truth, as he shares about fostering unity and growth and the importance of cultivating oneness. 

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It's just Bob and Kim on the mic today! As we bid farewell to summer, they are wrapping up a time full of adventures and valuable lessons - probably like most of you. Tune in to get an update on their summer writing experiences, a glimpse into their individual writing styles, and receive practical advice on where to begin if you're considering tackling a new book or two after the summer break.  Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes

This week I’m joined by my long-time friend, Stan Smith. Stan is an American former professional tennis player and known to non-tennis players as the namesake of a popular brand of tennis shoes. He is serving up wisdom for us today as he shares career highlights, stories about his past, what his present looks like, and the heart behind his future endeavors. I know we all have a pair of those sporty looking tennis shoes from Stan. Maybe toss them on while you listen. Tune in and enjoy the conversation. 

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As we approach the tail end of summer, both Bob and Kim are spending these last few moments alongside friends, family, and wrapping up those adventures they always find themselves on. In this weeks episode from the archives, we brought back a conversation with our great friend, Kate Bowler. Kate is an incredible writer who draws from her own remarkable journeys and fosters an atmosphere of authenticity and vulnerability that invite readers in so well.  Make the most of the final days of summer! Eat a popsicle when you think of us. Tune in and we'll see you soon. Follow Bob: @bobgoffFollow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes

We’re back! I’m home and oh so happy to be sitting down with friends and sharing these conversations with you guys again. Today we have Korie Robertson. Korie is a NYT best selling author and star of A&E’s show, Duck Dynasty. She is also one of the most kind, constant and humble voices I know. In today’s episode, we’re talking a whole lot about the importance of family, friendships and the significance of being available to the world around you. The Robertson family is gearing up for the release for their new movie, THE BLIND, centered around Phil Robertson’s life. Korie shares the hopeful and life giving message behind it with us today. Tune in! 

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"THE BLIND" Official Trailer

As we approach the tail end of summer, both Bob and Kim are spending these last few moments alongside friends, family, and wrapping up those adventures they always find themselves on. In this weeks episode from the archives, we brought back a conversation with our dear friend, Sean Dietirch. Sean is an amazing storyteller and really knows how to captivate the hearts of readers.  Make the most of the final days of summer! Eat a popsicle when you think of us. Tune in and we'll see you soon.Follow Bob: @bobgoffFollow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes

Hi you guys! I have a special episode with a dear friend I’m circling back around to for this weeks release. I’m out enjoying the summer and thought, what better way to encourage all of you than with a timeless chat pulled from the archives with Sadie Robertson Huff. Man, what a great gal and a great family. I hope you are enjoying your summer! Tune in.

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My good friend Andrew Peterson joins me today. Andrew is a musician and award-winning author known for The Wingfeather Saga, a four-book fantasy adventure series described as The Princess Bride meets The Lord of the Rings. He is excited to share that these books have been brought to life in an animated series that released not too long ago, which you can hear all about in today’s episode. Tune in!

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In this conversation, Bob sits down with singer, author, and friend Tasha Layton to talk about courage, fear, and what it looks like to keep moving forward when life gets messy. Tasha shares the story behind her song Meet Me in the Valley and the surprising decision to spend three days alone in Death Valley with nothing but prayer requests, a tent, and a lot of honesty about what she was feeling.

Together they talk about why we can’t go around the hard parts of life, why emotions are often roadmaps instead of problems, and how remembering who we are can help us take the next courageous step forward.

Connect with Tasha: @tashalayton

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A special friend joins Bob and Kim on this episode! Grace is an author, speaker and pillar in empowering leadership and spiritual growth. Today we are talking the specifics on how to get your ambitions started, how to show up in big ways and the progression of getting your drafts done. Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes Follow Grace: @gracewabukeklein Order Grace's new book!

Shane Kimbrough joins us today and man, what a good guy. Shane has had the pleasure of serving a majority of his career from US Army Colonel to Commander of the International Space Station. He’s flown 3 missions on 3 different space shuttles, talk about just a few short travels! Today's episode revolves around Shane's perception of life, faith, and his worldview from his unique vantage point of observing the world from above, the experiences of his "space walk" journeys, the significance of his daily training practices, and his ambitions for the next version of himself. 

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Our good friend, Bryan Norman, hops on the Writing Room today. If you enjoy any of Bob's books, Bryan's fingerprints have been on them. Bryan is a sought after literary agent who plays numerous roles in the world of writing. Today he shares great insights on crafting a compelling book, capturing the attention of editors, building your author platform and achieving your spot on bookstore shelves.  Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes More about Bryan

I’m so glad Sarah hopped on the Dream Big Podcast with me this week. She is a Nashville-based, catholic worship leader with the kindest heart. I was introduced to her music through a friend of mine and haven’t stopped listening since. In this episode, we unpack the significance of how our upbringings have shaped us into who we are, then jump over to chatting a bit about the importance of having intentional friendships.

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Sarah’s Music: sarahkroger.com

A long-time friend, who I like to call Brickell, is on the podcast today! Scott is the Founder and President of Brickhouse Entertainment and has been the manager for numerous artists over the course of his career. He took loads of wisdom from his past three decades of artist management and compiled it all into his new book, The Business Behind the Song: Navigating a Career in the Music Industry. Brickell does a great job of reminding us how everyone has a book inside of them, even when they don't think they're capable. Grab your pen and tune in! Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes Follow Scott: @scott_brickell Grab Scott's Book: a.co/d/gvRws0w

My long time pal Kristian Stanfill joins us this week! Kristian exudes kindness, optimism, and the kind of wild generosity that would literally give you the shirt off his back. He’s a singer/songwriter located in Atlanta, GA where he is the worship pastor at Passion City Church. Today we chat about what it looks like to be him these days, the why behind his solo album: Make It Out Alive and finding the balance while creating meaningful projects. 

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Discover Krisitan's Music

Jenny Nuccio is the Founder and CEO of Imani Collective - a social enterprise and holistic women's empowerment program in Mombasa, Kenya, committed to breaking generational poverty. Having grown up in Texas, Jenny and her family now call Kenya home. As an integral part of her Kenyan community for 10 years, her life's mission is to unleash greatness in women, locally and globally, through collaboration and equitable opportunities. Her newest book, "Let It Be Wild", is inspired by the roots of Imani Collective and shares her journey of discovering and nurturing her wild soul that led to starting the business - inviting the reader along for the ride and challenging them to awaken their own wild soul. Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes Follow Jenny: @jennynuccio Grab her new book: jennynuccio.com

What an episode we have in store for today! My friend Micah Tyler joins us this week. Micah's journey from a sausage delivery driver to a successful musician with record deals, awards, and viral videos showcases his unwavering faith and dedication. His impact on younger audiences and relatable songs define his purpose in ministry. He ventured into the writing scene and released a new book titled, "Walking Free: Taking Small Steps to a Big God", that released just this year! I hope you enjoy today's episode. 

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Order Micah's Book: micahtyler.com

My friend Tasha joins us on the podcast today! She is a contemporary Christian musician who finds her identity and purpose in her personal relationship with Jesus. After four years touring as a backup vocalist for Katy Perry, Tasha was first named one of Billboard’s Top 5 female Christian artists of 2020 on the heels of her breakthrough single, “Into The Sea (It’s Gonna Be OK)". Tasha has her Master’s in Divinity from King’s Seminary in Southern California and is a seasoned worship leader. In 2022, she launched her new online show, Boundless, with K-LOVE OnDemand. Publishing in 2023, "Look What You’ve Done: The Lies We Believe & The Truth That Sets Us Free" is her first book. A Dove Award-nominated artist, Tasha Layton, tours with artists such as Danny Gokey, Jordan Feliz, and TobyMac

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Follow Tasha: @tashalayton

Order Tasha's Newest Book, "Look What You've Done"

Christine Caine joins me on the podcast today. You may hear me refer to her as 'Chris' in this episode, but that's just how great of a friend she is to me. She goes by her nickname! When she's not off spending time with her family or scaling mountains, she keeps herself busy as a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose.

Her newest book "Don't Look Back: Getting Unstuck and Moving Forward with Passion and Purpose" was released on May 9th. Grab a copy today!

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Follow Christine: @christinecaine

Purchase her newest book: christinecaine.com/dontlookback

What happens when the things we chase stop feeling like the things that matter most?

Today, Bob’s friend Shay Mooney joins the podcast to share stories from his journey in music, the pressures that come with success, and the moment that helped him refocus on faith, family, and what truly matters. Bob and Shay talk about the power of music to unite people, the importance of safe places and safe friendships, and why sometimes the bravest thing we can do is simply run home.

This conversation is a gentle reminder to slow down, refill your reservoir, and return to the people and purpose that matter most.

Connect with Shay: @shaymooney

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Laura McKowen is the author of the bestselling memoir, "We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life". In 2020, she founded The Luckiest Club, a global sobriety support community. She lives with her daughter and partner in Boston. Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes Follow Laura: @laura_mckowen Learn more about Laura and purchase her latest book "Push Off From Here" at lauramckowen.com

My dear friend Roma Downey joins me on the podcast today! Roma is an Emmy-nominated actress, producer and New York Times bestselling author who has been creating inspirational content for twenty-five years. Today we talk about memories, her newest book “Be An Angel” and the simple joys hidden in everyday life. Upon the release of her book, Roma is also a producer on a recent movie “On a Wing and a Prayer” that is now available for streaming. 

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Purchase Roma’s new book, “Be An Angel”

Crystal Paine is wife to Jesse, mom of six, the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of The Crystal Paine Show podcast, New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, and author of Love-Centered Parenting. Today we get to chatting about her newest book, "The Time-Saving Mom".  Her desire is to help women across the globe live with more joy, purpose, and intention in their everyday lives. She lives with her husband and kids in the Nashville, Tennessee area, where she is actively involved in her local church. Her biggest passions are helping women understand how the Gospel can radically transform their lives, raising awareness for foster care, going on adventures with her family (locally, domestically, and internationally), finding great deals at the grocery store, heartfelt conversations, and trying to read too many books at one time! Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes Follow Crystal: @themoneysavingmom  Purchase her latest book, "The Time Saving Mom": MoneySavingMom.com

Christy Nockels is a singer-songwriter with a passion for leading others in authentic connection and communication with God. Together with her husband Nathan, she toured nationally as the duo Watermark, recording five albums and seven No.1 radio hits. As a founding member of Passion City Church, Christy served on the worship team alongside notable artists such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, and Kristian Stanfill. Talk about being in good company! Christy has released several solo albums, including her latest one, "This Is The Hour" that she's here to talk about today. It's going to be a fun episode. Tune in!

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Listen to Christy’s Music

Ruth is a mother of five and has been a constant host to thousands of people over the years. Her and her husband Bob own a charming historic home just outside of Philadelphia. Hillside Farms is a lovely property with giant trees, rolling hills, an enormous barn, a chicken coup and a constant stream of friends and family. For one year, they documented their life at the farm through words and photographs in hopes to encourage others to make their house a home for others as well Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes Follow Ruth: @hungryforhome Learn more about Hungry for Home and purchase her book at hungry4home.com

Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of Life.Church, an innovative multi-site church that created the free YouVersion Bible App. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has written fifteen books, including Winning the War in Your Mind and Lead Like it Matters. Known as a leadership expert, he hosts the top-ranking, “Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast” and regularly speaks for the Global Leadership Network, which reaches hundreds of thousands of leaders around the world annually. Craig and his wife, Amy, live in Oklahoma. 

His latest book, “The Power To Change”, is out now. If you are feeling stuck, no matter how hard you try to make positive changes in your life, it’s time to break free from trying and finally transform your life. Craig’s hope is to help you do that in this release.

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Purchase Craig’s new book: craiggroeschel.com/books 

Learn more about Craig: craiggroeschel.com

My good pal Henry joins me on today's special episode! His new book, “Trust”, launched about a week ago and I wanted to shout it from the rooftops.

Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, psychologist, and best-selling author. He draws on his extensive experience in clinical psychology and leadership development, to impart practical and effective advice. 

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Follow Henry: @drhenrycloudoffical

Purchase his newest book “Trust” at trustbydrhenrycloud.com

Katie Davis Majors is the bestselling author of Kisses from Katie and Daring to Hope. She is the founder of Amazima Ministries, an organization that desires to empower people in Uganda through authentic relationships, education, community strengthening, vocational training, and spiritual discipleship. Now living in Tennessee with her husband, Benji, and parenting their large crew together, Katie spends her average day folding laundry in her living room with little ones underfoot, chopping pounds of carrots for soup for her hungry crew, and whispering prayers to Jesus, who is still her very best friend.  Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes Follow Katie: @katieinuganda_ Learn more about Katie and purchase her latest book: katiedavismajors.com

I have Mark Batterson with me today and he’s got a new book coming out titled, “Please, Sorry, Thanks: The Three Words That Change Everything” on April 4th 2023! In today’s episode we reminisce old times spent together, dive into topics discussed in his new book and share lots of laughs along the way.

Mark serves as the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC and is the author of 23 books including the New York Times bestselling The Circle Maker.

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Follow Mark: @markbatterson

Purchase "Please, Sorry, Thanks: The Three Words That Change Everything" 

Amy Seiffert is the author of "Grace Looks Amazing on You" and "Starved" (the book we get to chatting about in today's Bonus Episode) and is on the teaching team at Brookside Church. She is an affiliate Cru staff member and a regular YouVersion Bible teacher. She loves to travel and speak (and try new foods on all her adventures!). Amy is married to her college sweetheart, Rob, and they live in Bowling Green, Ohio, with their three kids.

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Learn more about Amy: amyseiffert.com

Purchase "Starved" coming out on March 21st: amyseiffert.com/starved

In this episode of the Bob and Friends podcast, Michelle Williams shares her journey through personal challenges, mental health struggles, and her reinvention as an artist. She discusses the importance of seeking help, the power of presence, and the significance of understanding one's purpose and legacy. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-care, mindfulness, and the courage to embrace change while staying grounded amidst success.

Connect with Michelle: @michellewilliams

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Stéphane Bancel is a guest on today’s Bonus Episode of Dream Big. He is a scientist, an amazing husband and father to an exceptionally loving family and has taught me a lot about living out his faith with kindness during times of challenge. Some people have known Stéphane as Moderna’s Chief Executive Officer for more than a decade, but others of us have known him as a kind, humble and trusted friend. Tune into today’s episode.

Lysa TerKeurst is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 25 books with more than 6 million books in print. Her most recent books include Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can't Forget, and It's Not Supposed to Be This Way. She is president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and has a social media reach of more than 8 million followers. Lysa writes from her family's farm table in North Carolina. Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes Follow Lysa: @lysaterkeurst Learn more about Lysa and purchase her latest books: lysaterkeurst.com

Michael Hyatt is the founder and chairman of Full Focus and the author of several New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling books. Under his leadership, Full Focus has been featured in the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America for three years in a row and in 2020 the company was named to Inc.’s Best Work Places list. He enjoys The Double Win with his wife of 40+ years, five daughters, and nine grandchildren. 

Megan Hyatt Miller is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Full Focus and the co-host of the popular business podcast, Lead to Win. She is also Michael’s oldest daughter. As the architect of Full Focus’s standout culture, she is committed to helping her team win at work and succeed at life, while also delivering phenomenal results to their customers. When she’s not taking the company to new heights, she’s fully present at home with her husband Joel and five kids in Franklin, Tennessee. Together in their new book, “Mind Your Mindset”, they outline a framework anyone can follow to test their own assumptions and start living better, truer stories that shape superiors outcomes in business and life.

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Follow Michael: @michaelhyatt

Follow Megan: @meganhyattmiller

Purchase their new book: mindyourmindsetbook.com

My dear friend Bill is fighting a courageous battle with cancer. I asked him to hop on this special episode to honor his legacy and allow others to hear his unique life perspectives.

Bill is most renowned as a husband to Laurie, a father, and grandfather. On stage, he served as Senior Clinical Director at Onsite for ten years where he supervised over 70 therapists throughout the U.S., trained professionals in experiential therapy, and designed programs that were attended by people from all over the world. He now gives presentations about trauma, rising through adversity, overcoming codependency, connection in relationships, and the impact of a self-protective culture in the workplace, and more. 

Bill and Laurie are currently hosting their “Resilient Love” workshops in different cities that focus on helping you settle into the new normal post pandemic. You can find out more at billandlaurielokey.com.

Kate Bowler, PhD is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and an Associate Professor of American Religious History at Duke University. She studies the cultural stories we tell ourselves about success, suffering, and whether (or not) we're capable of change. She is the author of Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel and The Preacher's Wife: The Precarious Power of Evangelical Women Celebrities. After being unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at age 35, she penned the New York Times bestselling memoir, Everything Happens for a Reason (and Other Lies I've Loved), No Cure For Being Human (and Other Truths I Need to Hear) and her latest written with her co-producer, Jessica Richie, Good Enough: 40ish devotionals for a Life of Imperfection. Kate hosts the Everything Happens podcast where, in warm, insightful, often funny conversations, she talks with people like Malcolm Gladwell and Anne Lamott about what they've learned in difficult times. She lives in Durham, North Carolina with her family and continues to teach do-gooders at Duke Divinity School.  Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes Follow Kate: @katecbowler Learn more about Kate and purchase her latest book: katebowler.com/

Author and speaker Beth Moore is a dynamic teacher whose conferences take her across the globe. Beth founded Living Proof Ministries in 1994 with the purpose of encouraging women to know and love Jesus through the study of Scripture. She has written numerous bestselling books and Bible studies and can also be seen teaching Bible studies on the television program Living Proof with Beth Moore, aired on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. 

In her newest memoir, "All My Knotted-Up Life", Beth begins detailing her tumultuous childhood, experiences that impacted her youth, her rise as an influential Bible teacher and national ministry leader, and the upheavals that led to dramatic and unforeseen changes in the life she had come to know. 

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Purchase Beth's memoir: tyndale.com/sites/allmyknotteduplife

Learn more about Beth: bethmoore.org

Carlos Whittaker is a speaker, worship leader, social media personality, and self-professed "hope dealer" who appears at some of the largest churches in the country including Fresh Life Church, Embrace Church, and North Point Community Church, among others. In addition, he's been on stage at the Orange Conference, Catalyst, MomCon, Experience Conference, and many other key events. A People's Choice Award winner, Carlos is the author of four books including Enter Wild and his latest, How to Human. He hosts the podcast Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker (1M downloads) and has appeared on many outlets including the "Today Show," ABC News, NPR, and CBS Early Show. Carlos lives in Nashville with his wife, Heather, and their three children. To learn more about Carlos and purchase his newest book, visit www.carloswhittaker.com. 

Ann Voskamp is the wife of a farmer, mama to seven, and the author of four New York Times bestsellers: The Broken Way, The Greatest Gift, Unwrapping the Greatest Gift, and the sixty-week New York Times bestseller One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, which has sold more than one million copies and has been translated into more than twenty languages.

Named by Christianity Today as one of fifty women most shaping culture and the church today, Ann is a passionate and vocal advocate for the marginalized and oppressed around the globe, partnering with The Justice Conference, Mercy House Global, and Compassion International.

Holding a Business Degree with an emphasis in marketing I worked in the corporate world for the first 15 years after graduating. It was at the end of those 15 years that I had the clear call of God on my life to enter vocational ministry and plant a church. So I quit my six-figure business career, the Senior Leadership Team of a $200M national healthcare company, and gave up my corner office. I burned the ships! I enrolled in Talbot Theological Seminary and graduated two years later. After graduating I planted a non-denominational Bible teaching church in 2006. I have watched it grow from 25 people in a backyard to celebrate Easter each year with over 5000 people, a permanent campus, and a multi-staff of over 70. My wife, Stacey, and I have been married for 34 years, have 3 married kids, and 2 grandkids. We still love each other and we love our church. My life story is the story of God's grace. Now I want to share some of the grace with other Lead Pastors.

After pastoring local churches for nearly thirty years, Rev. Eugene Cho is now President/CEO of Bread for the World, a collective Christian voice including individuals, churches, non-profits, and other partners, who work together to urge our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home and around the world by changing the policies and programs that allow hunger to persist.

Eugene’s passions involve leadership, justice, the intersection of faith and public life, and the pursuit of God’s Kingdom here on this earth. He travels throughout the world to encourage churches and nonprofits, pastors and leaders, missionaries, and justice workers.

Eugene is also the founder and visionary of One Day’s Wages (ODW) — a grassroots movement of people, stories, and actions to alleviate extreme global poverty. The vision of ODW is to create a collaborative movement that promotes awareness, invites simple giving (one day’s wages), and supports sustainable relief through partnerships, especially with small organizations in developing regions.

Eugene and Minhee have been married for over 25 years and have three adult children.

This week, Bob is joined by Candace Cameron Bure to talk about faith, family, mentorship, and the courage to choose what truly matters. From navigating life transitions to protecting time with loved ones, this conversation will challenge you to move from wishful thinking to intentional action.

Connect with Candace: @candacecbure

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Jessye Wilden lives with her husband, Ryan, and their children in Mount Shasta, California, where bears rattle the garbage cans and deer occasionally pose dramatically in the backyard. As a family they are passionate about snow skiing, adventuring in their camping trailer, and dancing in the kitchen. Jessye continues to write and speak to groups using her unique perspective and exciting storytelling to help others hold onto goodness when life hurts most; when she has some spare time, she enjoys date nights with her husband or reading a book in the sunshine with a giant cup of coffee.

In a career that has spanned more than three decades, Steven Curtis Chapman is the most-awarded artist in Christian music history. With 59 Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards, five GRAMMY Awards, an American Music Award, and 49 No. 1 singles, he has sold more than eleven million albums with ten RIAA-Certified Gold or Platinum albums to his credit. 

In his career, he has collaborated with and had his songs recorded by other renowned artists in the Christian music world including BeBe Winans, CeCe Winans, Amy Grant, Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, Geo Moore, and others. His songs of hope have also crossed genres, seeing collaborations with Billy Dean, Glenn Campbell, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Ricky Skaggs, Brad Paisley, and Lauren Alaina. In 2017, Chapman also became a best-selling author with his memoir Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story. His new album, titled Still, released Oct. 14, 2022 (Sony Music/Provident Entertainment). Filled with entirely fresh, life-giving songs for the masses, the album includes the title track, “Don’t Lose Heart,” “I’m Alive,” and so much more. 

He is also the recent recipient of the BMI Icon Award. Given to him in June 2022, Chapman is the first Christian music songwriter to receive the honor, joining an elite list that includes Barry Manilow, Brian Wilson, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, and Sting. 

Along with touring the world, Steven Curtis Chapman has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning and This Morning, CNN, MSNBC, 60 Minutes, E! Entertainment, The Today Show, Fox & Friends, and The Tonight Show among others, along with appearing in the pages of People Magazine, Billboard, Parents Magazine, and more. As a vocal supporter of adoption, Chapman along with his wife Mary Beth founded Show Hope (ShowHope.org) in 2003, a nonprofit organization that helps restore the hope of a family to orphans.

Jason spent the first decade and a half of his career traveling widely as a speaker. In 2015, Jason and his wife, Andrea, moved to Fishers, IN to launch Parkside Church with an amazing group of people. Today, he continues to lead at the church and has recently written his first book, From Your Biggest Fan, about his passion to help others discover their God-given potential. He and Andrea live in the Indianapolis area with their three young children.