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God Doesn't Waste the Ugly: A Story of Transformation

She was six years old, hiding under a table in fear and decades later, she would hold the very woman who caused that fear as she took her final breath. Leah Beth's memoir How God Breathed Life Into Me is a raw, unflinching account of growing up in an Amish Mennonite home marked by rejection, rage, and silence and the long, unlikely road to genuine forgiveness. This conversation will challenge you to examine the walls you've built, the grudges you've nursed, and whether you're ready to let God into the parts of your heart you swore you'd never open. Available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

When Greed Threatens Everything You Love: A Conversation with Cleous G. Young

What if the miracle you've been waiting for was never a moment, but a community? In this episode of People of Distinction, author Cleous G. Young takes us from a boyhood dream of becoming the next Pelé in Jamaica to a divine writing journey that produced The Mountain of Miracles, a story about a grandfather, a grandson, and a hidden village built on something the world is desperately running short on: respect. This conversation goes far deeper than a book review; it's a wake-up call about greed, division, and what we owe each other as neighbors, parents, and human beings. Get your copy: themountainofmiracles.com [http://themountainofmiracles.com/] Also available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble.

The Johnny in All of Us

What if one simple act of kindness could change everything? In this episode of People of Distinction, we sit down with author John W. Sangwin to explore Johnny's World: The Series in One; a heartfelt, coming-of-age story about friendship, belonging, and the quiet power of showing up for someone who feels like an outsider. From John's unexpected journey into writing to the timeless lessons woven through TNT, Johnny, and the gang, this conversation will have you reflecting on the people who shaped you and the person you could be for someone else. Pick up your copy on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or at jwcreativewriter.org [http://jwcreativewriter.org/], and check out John's other title, A Storybook Collection, while you're there.

Unseen, Unheard: One Woman's Battle Against Medical Neglect

She was born unable to breathe and for nine years, no one knew why. Seena Rothrock sits down to share her memoir I Survived: Bilateral Choanal Atresia, an unflinching account of medical neglect, growing up deaf in a hearing world, and the one curious doctor who finally changed everything. Her story isn't just about survival, it's a call for all of us to be better witnesses to the quiet battles happening around us. Grab your copy on Amazon and stay tuned for her upcoming sequel, I Survived: Chaotic Driveway.

It's Not in Your Head — It's in Your Spirit: Wayne Keast on PTSD

What if the deepest wounds of war aren't in your head, but in your soul? Retired Army Chaplain Wayne A. Keast spent decades watching soldiers medicated into silence, and he discovered that the answer to PTSD isn't in a pill bottle, it's in ancient scripture. In this episode, Wayne breaks down the "invisible wound" that the medical community keeps missing, and why Biblical Cures for the Wounded Spirit is a lifeline not just for veterans, but for every loved one trying to carry the weight alongside them. Get your copy on Amazon and Barnes & Noble now.