On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy hosts Randy Phillips—founding member of the Dove Award–winning trio Phillips, Craig & Dean, and author of "Guppy and the Silvery Hook," his new children's book.

Tune in to hear how a simple bedtime story Randy created for his daughters grew into a meaningful tool for helping children navigate peer pressure, bullying, and wise decision-making. Through the story of a curious little fish and a tempting "silvery hook," Randy and Andy talk about why rules aren't meant to keep kids from having fun—but to keep them safe. They also discuss the growing number of voices competing for children's attention today, the role parents and grandparents play in reinforcing truth, and why reading with kids remains one of the most powerful ways to shape hearts, build connection, and keep the right voices close.

Purchase "Guppy and the Silvery Hook" by Randy Phillips: https://amzn.to/4qmgVfj

Connect with Randy Online:

• Book Website: https://guppyandthesilveryhook.com/
• Church Website: https://life.family/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randy.phillips.39142
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randypcd/

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy Andrews sits down with historian, author, and filmmaker Joseph Loconte, author of The War for Middle Earth, to explore the enduring influence of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis during one of history's darkest chapters.

Tune in to hear how Tolkien and Lewis, both shaped by World War I and writing through World War II, used story, faith, and friendship to push back against cultural despair and moral confusion. Together, Andy and Joseph discuss the role of imagination in confronting evil, the importance of history for gaining perspective, and why great stories still matter in times of uncertainty. This conversation is a powerful reminder that courage, gratitude, and moral clarity can be cultivated—even in the middle of the storm.

Connect Online with Joseph:

• Website: https://www.josephloconte.com/
• The Rivendell Center: https://rivendellcenternyc.org/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012261759127
• Twitter (X): https://x.com/JosephLoconte
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoeLoconte

Tomorrow marks the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz – a day to remember, to honor, and to never forget.

In observance of this sacred anniversary, we're bringing back one of our most profound conversations: Andy's interview with Rose Schindler, a Holocaust survivor whose testimony carries the weight of history and the power of the human spirit. The timing is especially meaningful as today, January 26, has now been declared Rose Schindler Day in San Diego County.

At 92 years old when this episode was recorded, Rose shares her harrowing firsthand account of life inside Auschwitz and Birkenau. She speaks of a family of eleven torn apart by hatred and genocide, and of three sisters who found the strength to survive the unthinkable. You'll also hear the beautiful story of how Rose met her husband Max – another survivor – and how two people who endured humanity's darkest chapter built a life together.

In Loving Memory

Rose Schindler passed away on February 17, 2022, just one month after this episode originally aired. For the last 50 years of her life, she honored her father's final words to her at Auschwitz – "stay alive so you can tell the world what they're doing to us" – by sharing her story with an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 students across three generations. Her legacy of love, resilience, and remembrance lives on through her four children, two great-grandchildren, and the countless lives she touched with her testimony.

This is a story that must be heard. This is a testimony that must be preserved. This is why we remember.

Learn more about Rose and Max's journey:
Order their book at TwoWhoSurvived.com