Latest Dashiki Podcast Episodes
# 242: TAYA KYLE, widow of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle finds healing in her grief by taking action to help military families
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - July 04, 2024 02:55 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsWant to learn how to turn fear into faith, tragedy into triumph, suffering into strength? Taya Kyle was thrust into the national scene when her husband, Chris Kyle, became known as one of America’s greatest heroes. His story was told in the book and movie, “American Sniper.” After Chris’ death a...
# 241: REBEKAH WEIGEL, writer/producer of "Sound of Hope" shares how stepping out in faith and love rescued 77 children
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - July 01, 2024 23:10 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsBe ready to be moved to tears and ignite a fire into your soul to fight for kids this July 4th. The movie "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot" is inspired by a powerful true story where a rural church in East Texas adopted 77 of the "most difficult to place" children in the foster care sys...
# 240: CHONDA PIERCE shares her real and raw memoir of a painful past and how she emerged with an unshakeable faith
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - June 27, 2024 22:39 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsWhen you’ve spent the better part of your life making people laugh, it can be hard to imagine a life filled with darkness and tragedy, but the Chonda Pierce has learned how to be at peace with it all. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with the award-winning comedian, TV host, and actres...
# 239: JASON VANRULER teaches how to deal with your past to embrace the present and find the authentic you
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - June 19, 2024 20:45 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsWe all have a past, parts of it we fondly recall, and others, not so much. Licensed therapist Jason VanRuler has his own difficult past he's faced head-on and now is helping others find healing from brokenness. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Jason to hear encouragement and prac...
# 238: DR. MING WANG has restored SIGHT to millions of people and his inspiring true story is hitting theaters!
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - May 10, 2024 20:23 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsWhen darkness is all around you, it’s hope that can be the light and help you have sight! Dr. Ming Wang is a world-renowned eye surgeon that has helped restore eyesight to millions of patients thanks to his patented technology. But that’s just the latter half of his story. As a teenager, Dr. Wa...
# 237: for KING & COUNTRY's LUKE SMALLBONE shares about the new film UNSUNG HERO in theaters April 26
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - April 22, 2024 23:36 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings“Your family, they aren’t in the way, they are the way.” The remarkable true story of the Smallbones is coming to theaters nationwide on April 26th. Luke Smallbone, a quadruple GRAMMY®-winning artist and one-half of the pop-duo “for King + Country,” sits down with nine-time Emmy winner David Sam...
# 236: ALLEN JACKSON and his little country church is now impacting culture across the nation
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - April 11, 2024 15:01 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsHow can you live out your faith in everyday life? Pastor Allen Jackson is here to guide your path. And no, we're not talking about the country star either. He’s the senior pastor at World Outreach Church right outside Nashville, TN that has grown from just 30 people to now over 15 thousand under...
# 235: KAREN KINGSBURY & her son/director TYLER RUSSELL bring hope to the big screen with "Someone Like You"
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - March 25, 2024 20:06 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsSometimes the only mode of transportation to take you where you want to go is a leap of faith! You would think someone as successful as New York Times bestselling author, Karen Kingsbury, wouldn’t need to take risks anymore, but Karen and her family used their life savings to fulfill her dream o...
# 234: SCOTT BRICKELL, a music industry veteran, shares how to make it in the biz if you've got stars in your eyes
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - January 25, 2024 21:17 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsHe’s worked with some of the biggest names in the Christian music industry and now he’s here to give you a how-to manual for singers, artists, and really anyone wanting a career in the music business. Scott Brickell is the founder and CEO of BrickHouse Entertainment and currently manages artists...
# 233: GARY MIRACLE died then was given 1.7% chance to live - he shares his miraculous recovery story here
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - January 18, 2024 16:19 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsMiracles happen every day, and when your last name is quite literally Miracle, you have to believe it! As author and speaker Gary Miracle describes it, his life caught up to his name in 2020 when an infection nearly killed him after going into septic shock and caused him to lose his arms and leg...
# 232: HOPE DARST shares how she exploded onto the music scene at 39 and if it was worth the wait
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - January 09, 2024 23:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsC.S. Lewis said it best: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream!” As you think about your goals and aspirations for the new year, let Hope Darst be your source of inspiration. Hope is a Christian singer, songwriter, and worship leader who signed her first record deal ...
# 231: NICK VUJICIC was born without limbs and rises above as one of the top motivational speakers in the world
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - January 05, 2024 18:20 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsDoes the state of the world have you entering 2024 with fear and anxiety instead of hope for a better future? World renowned evangelist and motivational speaker, Nick Vujicic, was born without arms or legs and is here to offer a dose of reality, but more importantly fill you up with empowerment ...
# 230: BRANDI WILSON reveals her path of healing from divorce, finding courage and renewed joy along the way
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - January 04, 2024 21:04 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsNew year, new you? If you’re finding yourself unexpectedly starting a new chapter in life, Brandi Wilson is here to offer words of wisdom from her own life experience. Brandi is a certified personal and executive coach, but before all of that she was a pastor’s wife at one of the largest congreg...
# 229: LISA HARPER finishes the year strong with JESUS!
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - December 22, 2023 22:43 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIt’s time to cuddle up next to the fire with a warm cup of hot cocoa this holiday season and listen to one of the sweetest and most soothing voices to come onto our podcast. Bestselling author and sought-after Bible teacher and speaker, Lisa Harper, is sitting down with nine-time Emmy winner Dav...
# 227: JULIE CHEN MOONVES longtime host of CBS's "Big Brother" shares how she navigated betrayal and her spiritual awakening
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - December 14, 2023 17:32 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJulie Chen Moonves is always telling the house guests on Big Brother to “expect the unexpected,” but when real life threw Julie a major curveball in 2018, only God was able to pull her through it. The longtime CBS game host and former moderator of “The Talk” shares her transformative spiritual a...
# 228: COLTON DIXON chose faith over fear when his world went dark and lights up the holidays with his Christmas single
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - December 14, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIt’s almost time to say goodbye to 2023 and hello to a new year, but not without a moment of reflection. Nine-time Emmy winner and host, David Sams, sits down with Amercian Idol finalist and recording artist Colton Dixon who’s had a big year to say the least. Colton was one of the topmost played...
# 226: MAX LUCADO brings the Christmas cheer with his latest film and book "Because of Bethlehem"
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - December 05, 2023 22:06 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings‘Tis the season! “America’s pastor,” Max Lucado, is joining nine-time Emmy winner David Sams on the Contagious Influencers of America podcast to help get you in the Christmas spirit. As always, Max brings his poetic storytelling to the table sharing about Jesus being born and his own personal ov...
# 225: NEAL MCDONOUGH, the iconic movie villain does it again in "The Shift" but reveals his softer side here
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - December 01, 2023 01:10 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsHow does it feel to always be the bad guy? Neal McDonough has an idea. The actor has played some of the biggest villains in TV shows like “Desperate Housewives,” “Suits,” and “Yellowstone.” In fact, he’s filmed over 50 death scenes in his career! Now the veteran actor, known also for his appeara...
# 224: KRISTOFFER POLAHA and KEN CARPENTER share about the path from trauma to redemption in the new movie "The Shift"
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - November 22, 2023 17:38 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsYou may not normally describe a Christian film as a “dystopian drama” and “sci-fi thriller,” but the new movie from Angel Studios is exactly that, giving a fresh take on a redemptive story. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams visits with starring actor Kristoffer Polaha ("Wonder Woman 1984", "Juras...
# 223: RAYMOND ARROYO gets us ready for Turkey Day with his new book and Christmas album!
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - November 17, 2023 23:53 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsDid you know American’s will gobble up over 40 million turkeys this holiday season? But there’s always at least one who escapes the dinner table thanks to a turkey pardon. Raymond Arroyo, Award-winning broadcast journalist and New York Times bestselling author, dives into the history of the very...
# 222: TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's AL PITRELLI shares how their iconic rock music has been kicking off the holiday season for decades
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - November 14, 2023 23:46 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIt’s becoming that time of year, to sip on hot cocoa, enjoy the Christmas decorations…and rock out! The Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s music is a staple over the holiday season and you can experience it all during their 2023 winter tour. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is one of the world’s top ...
# 221: RABBI JASON SOBEL explains the signs and secrets of Jesus and why miracles matter today
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - November 09, 2023 23:22 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIf you’re going to a sporting event, you’re going to make sure you have your glasses on to be able to see all the action crystal clear. Well, Rabbi Jason Sobel says the same can be said about reading the Bible! Rabbi Sobel, a bestselling author, is helping you experience God’s word in “high-defi...
# 220: "JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM" Director Adam Anders and Producer Alan Powell bring the greatest story ever told to the silver screen
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - November 05, 2023 16:53 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsDid Mary break out into song and dance when she found out she was called to give birth to Jesus? Maybe not in actuality, but as you celebrate Christmas this season you can watch the nativity story in a way never done before. “Journey to Bethlehem” is a live-action Christmas musical and is in the...
# 219: KEVIN SORBO is on the silver screen again making audiences laugh and giving hope in a dark world
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - October 13, 2023 19:01 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsAnother day, another encouraging movie! Actor and film producer Kevin Sorbo is in theaters again, this time with a family-friendly comedy. “Miracle in East Texas” is in theaters October 29th and 30th only. It’s a tall tale based on an absolutely true story about the biggest oil strike in the his...
# 217: Comedian JEFF ALLEN shares his journey from messed-up to meaningful
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - October 13, 2023 18:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsYou can fake a smile, but you can’t fake your feelings. For decades comedian Jeff Allen had people laughing on television networks and shows like “America’s Got Talent and “Dry Bar Comedy,” but was crying on the inside. Now he’s finding himself with a revitalized marriage and a repurposed career...
# 218: JEFF REETER helps you take charge and shares a strategic path towards extraordinary
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - October 09, 2023 14:10 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIf you want to be a leader to others, you first have to learn how to lead yourself! Jeff Reeter is an author, speaker, and successful businessman. Jeff is sitting down with nine-time Emmy winner David Sams to give you a custom-tailored master action plan to become the best version of your authe...
#217: Comedian JEFF ALLEN shares his journey from messed-up to meaningful
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - October 02, 2023 15:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsYou can fake a smile, but you can’t fake your feelings. For decades comedian Jeff Allen had people laughing on television networks and shows like “America’s Got Talent and “Dry Bar Comedy,” but was crying on the inside. Now he’s finding himself with a revitalized marriage and a repurposed career...
# 216: KORIE and KAY ROBERTSON of Duck Dynasty fame take us back to the heartache and redemption that made their family strong
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - September 21, 2023 16:11 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsThere’s no story quite like a redemption story! And the truth is, you are never too far gone for a second chance. The matriarch of the Ducky Dynasty family, Kay Robertson, and her daughter-in-law, Korie, are joining nine-time Emmy winner David Sams to talk about their new movie all about redemp...
# 215: MADISON PREWETT TROUTT meets her perfect match! The newlywed shares about the unconditional love that saved her.
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - September 15, 2023 15:31 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIt was the Beatles who famously said “All you need is love!” But are you searching for love in the right places? Best-selling author Madison Prewett Troutt was searching far and wide for a spouse, even appearing as a finalist on Season 24 of ABC’s The Bachelor. Now she’s happily married, but bef...
# 214: W. LEE WARREN, MD shares a treatment plan to recover from trauma and tragedy
CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - September 13, 2023 16:16 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsWhat’s the most dangerous thing facing humans today? Heart Disease, cancer, unintentional injuries? Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren says it’s hopelessness. Dr. Warren knows a thing or two about overcoming tough times. He is a former combat surgeon overseas and also tragically lost his son at 19-year...
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