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Shae Robins opens up about the moment she sensed God redirecting her Broadway dreams -- and how that unexpected turn led her into family-friendly films and faith-focused storytelling on

Great American Family. In this conversation, she shares why audiences are craving uplifting content, what it was like playing Belle in the stage production Beauty and the Beast, and how motherhood has shaped the projects she chooses. Robins also discusses her partnership with Glorify and the new devotional audio series inspired by Blessings in Disguise. Plus, she previews an upcoming sequel to A Christmas Prayer and explains why she believes Hollywood needs more “peace, goodness and faith.”

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What happens when the stories we tell ourselves end up becoming our reality?

In this episode, Jaime and Alana dive into the fascinating concept of self-fulfilling prophecies and how our internal narratives—whether positive or negative—can deeply impact our daily lives, our mindsets, and even our prayer habits. They discuss why anticipating failure often guarantees it, and how expecting God to move can open our eyes to His limitless possibilities.

Alana shares a hilarious and humbling story about mistaking the brain fog of a severe dairy intolerance for spiritual persecution while trying to memorize the Bible, reminding us of the dangers of confirmation bias and Christian superstition. Jaime shares an insightful story about her son's hockey practice, illustrating how breaking past mental limits can open the door to new achievements, and how she intentionally rewrote her own narrative about being "bad with names."

Along the way, they swap practical wisdom on the power of the words we speak over ourselves and others. From rethinking the unintentional "curses" we accidentally speak over our children at the playground to examining the widespread myth that praying for patience automatically invites tragedy, they offer a refreshing, grace-filled perspective on setting our expectations.

Whether you are battling a habit of negative self-talk, limiting God with small prayers, or simply need a gentle reminder to stop bracing for the worst, we hope this episode encourages you to rewrite your internal narratives, expect God's goodness, and boldly step into the calling He has for you.

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This uplifting prayer encourages believers to rediscover joy, wonder, and emotional refreshment through God’s goodness and love.

A text from a mailman resulted in a unique, one-of-a-kind mailbox. The simple, run-of-the-mill message spurred on the creation of a mailbox that you have to see – and hear – to believe. Watch the short but hilarious clip to see what happened after this father and husband received a text message from their mail carrier.

Typically, a mailbox is nothing more than a receptacle for sending and receiving mail through the United States Postal Service. Most people likely don’t give their mailbox a second thought. Personally, I know I don’t think about my mailbox any more than that. All that matters when it comes to a mailbox is that you actually have one, right?

Well, that’s not the case for one father and husband, especially after he received a text message from his mailman. Hilariously, the text from the government worker criticized the man’s mailbox, both its structure and its aesthetics. So, as a way to respond to the harsh criticism he received about his outdoor mail receptacle, this father got to work.

In a clip posted on YouTube, this father got to work on his mailbox, determined to improve its form and appearance. Well, of course, first, he started on the poll on which the mailbox would sit. Without a good, sturdy foundation, the mailbox would not stand up against the elements, and all his work would be entirely in vain.

Once he had constructed the poll and the foundation was standing, he started on the actual mailbox itself. What he came up with is absolutely hilarious, and honestly, kind of mind-blowing. He ingeniously engineered the mailbox to play music whenever the mailbox was opened.

When the mailman saw and heard his brand-new mailbox, he was completely blown away and got quite the kick out of it. While the father and husband now has a mailman-approved mailbox, he has a new problem he did not anticipate. His children and the other neighborhood kids will not leave his mailbox alone; they constantly open it to hear the many tunes it plays.

Proverbs 17:22 “A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry.”

One man has found a clever (and hilarious) way around high gas prices. Despite the ever-increasing prices at the pump, he’s doing what he can to keep as much money in his wallet. Watch the short clip to see what this man has done to help lessen the pain he feels whenever he fills up at the pump.

Prices for this, that and everything in between are going up, up and up some more. Given the constant and steady increase in prices, a trip to the grocery store is one of the most depressing things you can do. Buying groceries takes an ever-growing chunk out of our wallets, and sadly, there doesn’t appear to be a change coming anytime soon.

But before you can even get to the grocery store to pay those rapidly ballooning prices for food, you’ll no doubt encounter another growing expense: gas. Gas, like everything else, has gone up considerably in price. However, one man has come up with a unique, but very unconventional method to get around having to shell out a ton of cash to move about town.

A clip posted on YouTube shows how Mali Hightower, a handyman in Georgia, has put his knowledge and skills to good use. He put a fully functional two-gallon, one-piston engine in a pink Barbie Dream camper and uses it to get around town.

“I am inside my infamous Barbie camper, the Barbie jeep,” he said. “I’ve always kind of just had a niche for building go-carts and little things, and once I started seeing how gas prices were and things like that, I was like, ‘You know what? I’m going to start making little mini cars.’ And this is just one of them that I kept as my personal creation.”

Seeing a vehicle like that on the road would be a shock, for sure. But when the price of everything goes up considerably, as has been the case, people will get creative and do what they have to do.

Proverbs 13:11 “Wealth quickly got will become less; but he who gets a store by the work of his hands will have it increased.”

This peaceful nightly prayer encourages believers to release fear, pressure, and anxiety while resting in God’s strength and peace.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson surprised a school with an incredible gift. The actor and wrestler responded to a school in England with something that no one saw coming, and needless to say, they were overjoyed. Watch the short, but powerful and heartwarming clip to hear how The Rock responded to an elementary school that reached out to him on social media.

Unfortunately, we live in a lost and fallen world. Everywhere we look, we see examples of this undeniable fact. Social media is full of people profanely lashing out at one another. Every television news broadcast has stories of the latest vicious, fatal shooting. It’s clear that when it comes to hatred, malice and cruelty, there is an overwhelming surplus in this world.

But what about kindness, love and empathy? We are severely lacking, that’s for sure. So, what does it take to show someone a little bit of love and kindness? It requires very little time and really no talent or skill to make someone else’s day a little more pleasant and enjoyable.

In a clip posted on social media, Dwayne showed unbelievable love and kindness to a group of schoolchildren in England, surprising them with an incredible gift they didn't see coming.

The segment begins with a clip of the children reaching out to The Rock, saying that if he simply commented on their post, they would all get to go on a trip to see the upcoming live-action “Moana” film. It was a long shot, but sometimes long shots do pay off, and as it turned out, this one did as well.

Not only did he respond to the kids, but he also recorded a video for them and went much further than just that. He announced that he would be renting out a theater for them so that they, their friends and family could see the film completely free of charge.

Oh, and all the drinks and snacks were on him as well.

Yes, there are some people in positions who can do more extravagant, eye-catching things for others. But regardless of our financial situation, we can still show others kindness and love.  We can all do something to make others feel loved and appreciated.

Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.”

This calming nightly prayer reminds believers that true help and peace come from the Lord, even during overwhelming seasons of life.

Ainsley Earhardt joins Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust to discuss her new children’s book America, I’m So Glad You Were Born and why she believes kids should grow up appreciating what makes the nation unique. She explains how America’s upcoming 250th birthday inspired the project and why themes like freedom, faith, unity and gratitude were important to include. Earhardt also opens up about raising her daughter in New York City, navigating political differences with grace and staying grounded spiritually while working in television news. Plus, she shares the demanding behind-the-scenes routine of co-hosting Fox News’s Fox & Friends.

I told him to open a package for me like it was nothing, just a normal day, but he had no idea what was actually inside. For context, we’ve been DoorDashing together lately as a way for me to make some extra money, and he’s been tagging along. The other day when I asked if he wanted to go again, he asked if I could help him pay to fix the battery in his phone… but instead, I decided to surprise him with a new one. Watching him go from confused to slowly realizing it was his is something I’ll never forget. He kept looking at me like it wasn’t real, and that moment meant more than I expected. Sometimes the smallest surprises turn into the biggest memories.

This encouraging prayer reminds believers that God can bring life, healing, and hope into even the emptiest seasons of life.

If you’ve ever felt ambushed by intrusive thoughts, unwanted mental spirals, or the kind of anxious loops that hijack your peace, you’re not alone—and you’re not powerless. 

In this episode of Your Hope-Filled Perspective, we’re diving into the intersection of biblical truth and brain science, exploring how God designed your mind, why intrusive thoughts show up, and how to interrupt them with evidence-based strategies and Scripture-anchored truth. Whether you struggle with anxiety, guilt, catastrophizing, or “what-if” thinking, you’ll learn practical, hope-filled tools to renew your mind, reclaim your thought life, and experience the calm your soul has been craving. 

In honor of mental health awareness month, today we’re going to talk about How to Manage Intrusive Thoughts Through Biblical Truth & Brain Science.

This reflective morning prayer encourages believers to seek humility, honesty, and self-awareness through Christ’s teaching in Matthew 7.

This business has the sweetest, most heartwarming policy. The company has a very unconventional, surprising approach to conducting business. Watch the short but tear-jerking clip to hear how this business is doing things differently and winning hearts and bringing tears to eyes in the process.

In today’s day and age, it seems that most people are looking out for themselves, and only for themselves. As long as they get theirs, that is all that truly matters. Sadly, the self is the biggest motivating and driving factor for most people. Who cares what happens to or becomes of anyone else, right?

While this selfish, self-centered approach is evident in every aspect of life, it’s arguably the most apparent in the business world. Every day, it seems we hear how much this or that CEO makes a year, or how much they get when this massive company merges with that colossal one. This happens while people struggle to keep up with the rising costs of, well, everything, where a trip to the grocery store takes an ever-increasing bite out of your wallet.

A clip posted on social media shows a company that is doing things very differently. While they are likely not making a massive profit or have a CEO taking home millions of dollars every year, they are demonstrating their love for some of their smallest and most empty-handed customers.

In the video, two Maddy’s Ice Cream & More employees are working frantically in the back of their truck. They are hurriedly trying to get their customers ice cream. However, at one point, one of the women mentions that a little boy mentions that he doesn’t have any money. So, he starts to leave.

But before he gets too far, one of the women mentions that it isn’t a problem at all.

“Tell him to come back,” she says. “I’m still going to give it to him.”

Before the video ends, the woman turns to the camera and shares the company’s heartwarming policy.

“We don’t turn kids away when they don’t have money,” she adds. “You want an ice cream from Maddy? You get an ice cream from Maddy.”

Romans 12:10 “Be kind to one another with a brother’s love, putting others before yourselves in honor;”

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This peaceful nightly prayer encourages believers to stop striving in their own strength and rest in the sustaining presence of Christ.

Cliffe Knechtle and Stuart Knechtle say they are seeing a growing spiritual hunger among Gen Z as more young people search for meaning, purpose and answers to life’s biggest questions. In this interview with Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust about their new book, "Demolishing Doubt," the father-son duo discuss why apologetics matters in today’s culture and how they engage skeptics on college campuses nationwide. They assert that many young adults are growing disillusioned with materialism, secularism and what they described as the “hollowness” of a godless worldview. The two also share why they believe Christianity offers both intellectual answers and personal healing for a generation struggling with anxiety, division and loneliness.

This encouraging prayer reminds believers that God is their faithful source of help, strength, and hope through every obstacle and mountain in life.

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