Today we are joined by Pastor David Hawkins of Living the Word Church in Collinsville, Illinois. Pastor Hawkins was a guest speaker at The Crossing in Fenton a few months back and truly impressed me. He is extremely passionate about his faith and what the world wants in their spirituality. Excited to hear from all of you about the movement we are seeing in the world to bring God back to the table and how many no longer hide from their faith!

Monica welcomes Will Coleman of Chazown Church for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about faith—seen through a new lens. Will shares his unexpected journey, from never imagining himself as a pastor or returning to St. Louis, to learning how to truly turn it over to God, trust the process, and persevere.Together, they explore what faith looks like in real life—how we navigate belief, doubt, family dynamics, blended faiths, and relationships with non-believers. This is an open, honest, and inclusive conversation, and we invite YOU into the comments to share your own journey.Today’s conversation will inspire you to walk boldly in the path laid before you—and to believe, even when the destination isn’t clear.

Christine Rallo’s life changed in an instant when Guillain-Barré Syndrome left her completely paralyzed and fighting for her life. Doctors prepared her family for the worst, but Christine chose to fight — and that decision changed everything.In this powerful conversation, she shares her rare diagnosis, the terrifying rapid decline, months on a ventilator, and the long road through ICU, medevac transfers, and intensive rehabilitation. Most of all, she shares the mindset that carried her from total paralysis to walking out of the facility on her own.This is a story of courage, faith, grit, and the “little wins” that add up to miracles. Christine proves that when the odds say no, the human spirit says watch me.

In this inspirational and high-energy episode, Monica sits down with former professional hockey player Jeff Lovecchio — a powerhouse coach known for training youth athletes, first responders, and leaders with a mission rooted in BE-lief, identity, and pushing past limits.Jeff opens up about his journey from the ice to impact, how to believe in yourself when others don’t, and why identity matters more than titles. This episode dives into grit, discipline, mindset, and what it truly means to stay at the top of your game through blood, sweat, and relentless work.

Monica sits down with author and community leader Hakeem McFarlane for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, redemption, and the power of choosing yourself—no matter where you come from.Hakeem opens up about growing up with a mother battling addiction, navigating a 20-year probation sentence, and the pivotal moment when he decided he would not be defined by his circumstances. Through faith, inner work, and an unshakeable commitment to becoming who he was meant to be, Hakeem transformed his pain into purpose.Today, he leads the Choose Yourself Community, empowering others to rise above hardship, reclaim their identity, and walk boldly into their future.This is a raw, real, and deeply inspiring story of darkness, healing, and the courage it takes to rewrite your own narrative.

Monica sits down with retired Marine Todd Nicely, author of Your Choices Change Lives: A Marine’s Journey of Rising from the Ashes. Todd shares his powerful story of courage, recovery, and purpose after surviving unimaginable challenges. This inspiring conversation dives deep into resilience, leadership, and how the choices we make define the lives we live.

Monica sits down with Pastor David Hawkins from Living the Word Church in Illinois to explore the revival of faith happening around the world and how spirituality strengthens us through life’s hardest seasons. From grief and loss to forgiveness and finding new purpose, this heartfelt conversation dives into the powerful ways faith can restore hope, resilience, and freedom when life feels heavy.

Monica sits down with Charles Bizkitt Smith, the security guard who to this day protects the legendary Run DMC — and now adding to that, the protection of the hearts of children in foster care. Together, they dive into his incredible journey from the music industry to founding My Life In A Bag, a nonprofit organization that gives foster children dignity and hope by providing essentials in personalized bags instead of trash bags. Hear powerful stories of purpose, resilience, and how one man turned his experiences into a mission to change lives.