Joni Eareckson Tada
Joni Eareckson Tada is a woman filled with joy and the ability to lift you up. Joni suffered a tragic accident when she was young that left most of her body paralyzed. Though she struggled with anger over her circumstances, she came through the otherwise singing songs of praise and love to God. Joni now serves others with similar disabilities through her amazing nonprofit, Joni & Friends! Listen in on Dean and Joni's conversation that is sure to leave you beaming with joy and gratitude!
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Bob Kotowski
Bob Kotowski is an excellent golfer, so good in fact that he spends his time giving back to the next generation. Bob in particular works with The Blind & Disabled Golf Program at the Zaca Creek Golf Course in Santa Ynez Valley, a joint venture between the PGA, the Santa Maria Lions Club, and a few other professionals. Bob helps give the beautiful gift of golf to every player no matter their skill or level of ability!
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Doman International: The Doman Method
The Doman Method is a revolutionary framework of approaching brain injury. It focuses on physiology, specifically the foundation of good physiology, diet, nutrition, sleep, anything that affects brain development. The Domans wanted their new book to act as a practical guide for parents as they work to treat the underlying cause not just the symptoms that come from brain injury/developmental delay. A truly amazing work, giving insight to how to appropriately treat this critical issue.
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Doman International: Answering Autism
The Domans of Doman International have worked with children with brain injuries for many years. Now, they have a new book all about autism! This book was a product of them stepping back and taking stock of their research. With more than 2 dozen scientific references to support claims and techniques in the book, the Domans have a wealth of knowledge to share! Amazing work!
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Michelle Van Loon
Michelle Van Loon is the author of numerous books all marked by her Christian faith, Jewish heritage, and hunger for spiritual transformation. Listen in as Dean and Michelle discuss some of life's burning questions of purpose, maturity, and everyday faith.
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Santa Barbara Community Prayer Breakfast 2022
The annual Santa Barbara Community Prayer Breakfast is a cherished tradition in Santa Barbara. This year our very own host, Dean Wilson is the keynote speaker. His topic? The Good Life! We are excited to share in this meaningful annual event!
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Ted Youmans
Ted has dedicated his life to adoption law. He seeks to see ethical and competitive standards throughout adoption, dependance, and foster law. Ted also seeks to see the people he works with to thrive, volunteering his time at various organizations that support single mothers, education, and the underserved. Listen to our host Dean Wilson and Ted talk about the important subject of adoption!
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Jonathan Catherman
Jonathan with his wife Erica have 2 sons and like many parents, have had their fair share of parenting questions. Together Jonathan and Erica co-authored the new book Raising Them Ready: Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own. Listen to Dean and Jonathan discuss parenting and how to ensure your kids launch into the real world read to be independent.
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Corey Branchflower
Corey and her husband Rob began Shelter Care Resources after seeing the immense need for foster care families and children. Being a foster care family themselves, they knew what was needed inside and out. Listen in on to hear a powerful story of love and relentless care! To learn more about Shelter Care Resources and their mission, visit their website here!
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Kerstin Lynam
Kerstin is the CEO of Pablove Foundation, an amazing non-profit that looks to fight childhood cancer with love. They both support children currently living with cancer through the arts and fund new research for rare forms of cancer. To learn more of the important work the Pablove Foundation does, visit their website here!
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Josh Youssef
Josh Youssef is the President of Help the Persecuted and shares about his faith and the mission of Help the Persecuted. To learn more about this important work, visit their website here.
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Barbara Jordan
Barbara is an accomplished softball coach in both her own career and her coaching of the CSU Northridge Matadors women's softball team. She is also started the amazing organization Always Bev in honor of her sister Beverly. Always Bev helps educate women and train them with self-defense resources. To learn more about all the amazing work that they do, click here!
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Sally & Chuck Cook
In 2013, Sally and Chuck founded Hope Refuge out of the huge need to house and support sex trafficked minors. They particularly help minors 12 to 17 with wrap-around supportive, therapeutic care where victims can get the help they need to grow into a strong, resilient member of the community. To learn more about the amazing work that the Cook's do, visit their website here!
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Mary Hudson
Mary Hudson runs Arise Conferences and helps women find their potential in God. Mary specifically has a heart for women coming out of domestic violence and abuse situations and helps these women become victors! What an amazing woman! To learn more about Mary's ministry, visit their website!
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Tami Barnett
Tami Barnett is the executive director of a nonprofit she co-founded called RaisingHOPE, Inc that empowers children in foster care to achieve their dreams through resources and relationships. RaisingHOPE provides funds, mentoring, life skills and advocacy for children who are or were in the foster care system. She has a passion for coaching and providing resources to young adults aging out of the foster care system. What an amazing woman! To learn more about RaisingHOPE and their amazing work, click here.
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Barbara Robertson
Barbara Robertson is the President and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara.
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Lisa Lang
Lisa started with a simple mission: pass on kindness and pay it forward with goodness.
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Claris Health
Claris Health provides amazing support and care for pregnant women and families, mothers with young children, and women who have had an abortion.
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Ed France
Ed France is the Executive Director of Leading from Within.
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Gail Kvistad
Gail Kvistad is a Californian through and through. She has a passion for nature and its protection. In order to raise awareness among our youngest community members, Gail and her friends began Save the Mermaids as a tool to teach students about the importance of keeping our oceans clean. To read more about their work, visit their website!
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