In this heart-warming holiday episode, bestselling author Donna VanLiere—creator of beloved Christmas classics like The Christmas Shoes, The Christmas Blessing, and The Christmas Hope—joins Laurie to talk about her newest novel, Looking for Christmas. With six of her Christmas books adapted into hit movies, Donna shares how her storytelling continues to touch hearts around the world.

Beyond the sparkle of the season, Donna opens up about her deeply personal journey through infertility, the faith and hope that carried her through, and the unexpected blessing of family that followed. Together, we explore how love, loss, and second chances intertwine in both her fiction and her life.

If you love holiday inspiration, faith-based storytelling, and stories that remind you of the true meaning of Christmas, this conversation will fill your heart and renew your hope.

Looking for Christmas

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I had the privileged of visiting with Ginine and Tracy Smith—the powerhouse duo behind the TV show RockStar Diaries and founders of Hearts in Sync Productions. Together we explore what it means to say “yes” without losing yourself, the reality of burnout as entrepreneurs, and how they navigate showing up as a team in spaces that don’t always make room for duos.

The Smiths are singers, songwriters, musicians, trainers, TV Hosts, Authors and so much more. They open up about depression, resilience, and their bold new project, the Baddass Lioness Project (yes, that’s double-D, double-S), created to help women rise, reclaim their shine, and rewrite the rules of leadership. We also talk about the Rock Star Ripple Effect—a movement designed to spark transformation far beyond the stage, reminding us every “yes” has the power to inspire waves of change.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or woman ready to step into her own unapologetic spotlight, this conversation is packed with real talk, inspiration, and the reminder that your voice can shift the room—and maybe even the world.

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In this powerful conversation, award-winning songwriter Kent Maxson—known simply as “Max” to his friends—opens up about the highs and lows of his remarkable journey. Max has penned songs heard on international radio and TV, collected multiple industry awards, and earned praise from none other than Garth Brooks, who calls him “the real deal… all about the music.”

But behind the spotlight is a deeply human story. Kent shares candidly about surviving a difficult divorce, facing a life-threatening heart attack, losing a job, and returning home to start over. Through it all, he discovered his true purpose and a renewed sense of faith. His book, No Way Out but Through, captures this journey—including the unforgettable “Crickets” moment, when he asked God, “Are you there? Do you see me?”

This episode blends music, storytelling, resilience, and hope. Learn how setbacks can lead to purpose, how silence can still be an answer, and why Max’s music continues to inspire audiences worldwide.

• A link to my book on Amazon

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• Music video for “Crickets”

https://kentmaxson.com/track/4167963/crickets

• Kent's website

www.kentmaxson.com

• About the Book

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