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# 209: MARK VICTOR HANSEN sold over 500 million copies of his books despite 144 rejections - learn to create a best seller from the master!

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - July 12, 2023 22:57 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Your life is a story- with characters, conflicts, plot twists, and an overarching theme.  So why not share it?! Mark Victor Hansen knows a thing or two about storytelling.  He’s the co-creator of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series, which has sold over 500 million copies!  In fact, accor...

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# 208 JOHN BEVERE explains how a healthy, holy fear of God can completely transform your life

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - July 10, 2023 00:05 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Instead of conquering fear, how about embracing it?! Best-selling author and speaker John Bevere, shares how unlocking a healthy fear of God is the key to unlocking a greater life with Him. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams asks the tricky questions when it comes to this topic to truly understand...

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# 207: DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON proves that friendship coaches DO exist and gives tips to enrich your relationships

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - July 06, 2023 23:06 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Life really has no blessing quite like a good friend, but sometimes friendships can fall to the wayside against the daily grind. Danielle Bayard Jackson is working to stop that. She is a certified women’s coach and friendship expert. Danielle dives deep into what it means to be a good friend wit...

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# 206: Is DANNY GOKEY really running for office?

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - July 02, 2023 14:33 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Happy Independence Day! We are celebrating our freedom with Danny Gokey. The three-time Grammy Nominee and former American Idol finalist has a new three song EP out just in time for the holiday. It includes a cover of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless The USA” and two original songs called “Brave” and ...

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# 205: NEAL HARMON, goes where Hollywood won't to rescue innocent children from sex trafficking

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - June 30, 2023 14:47 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Challenging the status quo? That’s something Neal Harmon, the CEO of Angel Studios, is not afraid to do. In fact, when he does, it leads to greatness! Neal sits down with nine-time Emmy winner David Sams to reveal the “secret sauce” to his business model ahead of the release of its latest film. ...

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# 204: JIM CAVIEZEL and real-life hero TIM BALLARD take on human trafficking on the big screen in "Sound of Freedom"

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - June 26, 2023 21:03 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Jim Caviezel ("The Passion of the Christ", "Frequency", TV's "Person of Interest") stars in the new film "Sound of Freedom" in theaters July 4. The movie is based on the life of Tim Ballard, a former U.S. government agent turned real-life hero who becomes devoted to rescuing children from human ...

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# 203: VICTORY BOYD shares her incredible journey from singing for passerby on NYC subway platforms to winning her first Grammy

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - June 07, 2023 20:19 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
You know that feeling when you’re basking in the sun? That warm feel-good hug from the rays? Well that’s what you feel when you listen to Victory sing. Victory Boyd is a Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter who gained notoriety performing at tourist attractions and on subway platforms in t...

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# 202: ROBERT WOLGEMUTH distills a lifetime of spiritual wisdom for end-of-life preparation

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - June 07, 2023 20:13 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
It’s a topic we may not want to talk about, but it’s an important one—death. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, catches up with veteran best-selling author and publisher, Robert Wolgemuth. His latest book is called: “Finish Line: Dispelling Fear, Finding Peace, and Preparing for the End of Your ...

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# 201: EMILIO ESTEVEZ explains why the film that inspired hundreds of thousands of people to pick up a walking stick is back in theaters for one night only!

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - May 11, 2023 21:03 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
They say you can’t really understand another person until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. Well how about 500 miles?! The movie “The Way” is all about a father who travels to Europe after his son died attempting to complete the “El Camino De Santiago,” a 500-mile pilgrimage from France to Sp...

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# 200: KEVIN DOWNES and BRENT McCORKLE share the secrets to their movie-making success in our 200th episode of CIA! It's a master class episode you won't want to miss!

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - May 10, 2023 17:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
It’s the 200th episode of the Contagious Influencers of America Podcast and we're bringing in two very special people to celebrate the milestone. Film producer/actor Kevin Downes and co-director/composer Brent McCorkle join nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, to talk about the latest blockbuster ...

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# 199: ANNE NEILSON takes a blank canvas, paintbrush, worship music and the inspiration of angels to find her calling

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - May 04, 2023 20:46 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Talk about what’s meant to be will always find its way! Nationally renowned artist, Anne Neilson, is living proof. In her new memoir called, “The Brushstrokes of Life,” Anne details her winding journey to her successful painting career. Growing up in a broken home, flunking out of college, and f...

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# 198: STEPHEN ARTERBURN with an incredible perspective full of help and hope for blended families

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - April 25, 2023 19:32 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Blended families are a special kind of family, but it’s one that comes with a set of special needs. Whether you are a single parent bringing in a new partner into your family or becoming a bonus parent to someone’s child, that adjustment takes time and some hard work for everyone involved. Best-...

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# 197: DR. JOHNNY & LEZLYN PARKER are here to kiss and tell how you can intimately strengthen your relationship!

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - April 14, 2023 15:05 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Does it feel like you and your spouse are more like roommates than lovers? Let Dr. Johnny and Lezlyn Parker help reignite that spark and deepen your connection. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, sits down with the “relationship architects” to understand how they help couples build marriages tha...

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# 196: GEORGE FOREMAN, two-time world heavyweight champion turned preacher shares the pivotal and most personal moments of his life

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - April 12, 2023 16:37 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
It always seems impossible until it is done! George Foreman’s story is the epitome of a comeback and defying the odds. Now George’s story is hitting the big-screen in a biopic called “Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World.” The movie is...

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# 195: JASON GRIMSLEY two-time world series champion details his cycle of drugs & addiction to a riveting revival in his heart

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - April 05, 2023 22:45 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Baseball is back in full swing for the 2023 MLB season, but this episode we’re heading back to the time of home run races and the “steroid era.” Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, sits down with former MLB relief pitcher, Jason Grimsley. Jason played for seven teams over a memorable 15-year care...

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# 194: NEAL HARMON reveals how his studio's crowdfunding success is turning heads in Hollywood and empowering millions of fans

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - March 29, 2023 04:55 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
When you make history in Hollywood, you know you’re doing something right. Angel Studios’ Original Feature Film, “His Only Son,” is the first theatrical release that has been crowdfunded in entertainment history. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, chats with the CEO of Angel Studios, Neal Harmon...

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# 193: BUTCH and JULIEANN HARTMAN are Hollywood veterans creating something special for the next generation

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - March 24, 2023 19:24 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Be a fly on the wall and listen to real Hollywood stories from the pros! Ever wonder how some iconic TV shows became a hit? Well nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Butch Hartman, creator of Nickelodeon's The Fairly OddParents and his wife, Julieann, to talk about their time in tinse...

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# 192: PAULA FARIS, Emmy-award winning journalist says motherhood needs a re-brand and shares how to ditch the mom guilt

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - March 21, 2023 14:46 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Does it ever feel like moms would be better off with 8 arms to juggle all that’s asked of them? Well Paula Faris is reminding mothers that “You Don’t Have to Carry It All.” That’s the name of the award-winning journalist’s latest book. After creating CARRY Media in 2022 to support the 35 million...

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# 191: KAREN KINGSBURY and her son TYLER RUSSELL collaborate on best-selling books to the big screen!

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - March 09, 2023 20:02 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
The Queen is in the house! The queen of Christian fiction that is. Karen Kingsbury has more than 25 million copies of her award-winning books in print and many of them have been developed into Hallmark Films and major motion pictures. The latest is the best-selling “A Thousand Tomorrows,” which ...

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# 190: CHRISSY METZ and BRADLEY COLLINS say their love at first swipe story has led to a life together filled with story and song

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - March 01, 2023 16:22 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Actress, singer, now children’s book author! Chrissy Metz, best known as Kate Pearson on TV's previous hit show “This Is Us” is adding to her resume with a new children’s book called “When I Talk To God, I Talk About You.” It’s co-written with her songwriting boyfriend, Bradley Collins. But just...

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# 189: DR. ROBERT JEFFRESS explains how to face fears of the future and what Jesus really says about eternity

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - February 24, 2023 23:56 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Have you ever wondered what Jesus would say if he had his own TED Talk? Well, newsflash! He basically already gave us one. It’s called “Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.” Dr. Robert Jeffress breaks down this popular sermon in his book, “18 Minutes With Jesus.” Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, finds ...

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# 188: JON and ANDY ERWIN - brothers first, filmmakers second and how that combo brought the "Jesus Revolution" to the big screen

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - February 17, 2023 22:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
It’s time to pull out those bellbottoms and tie-dye tops! We’re heading back to the 70s at the theaters for the movie “Jesus Revolution.” This is the latest project from film directors, screenwriters, and film producers, Jon and Andy Erwin, otherwise known as the Erwin brothers. The movie takes ...

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# 187: JOHN SCHNEIDER from Dukes of Hazzard to Smallville, this pop culture icon is now starring in a musical!

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - February 09, 2023 20:07 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
John Schneider is getting back to his roots where his career started, on stage! You probably know him from TV’s “Dukes of Hazzard” or “Smallville” or heard him on the Country music charts, but now on February 20th ONLY, you can see him in theaters starring in “The Confession.” So how did he end ...

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# 186: CHONDA PIERCE in a musical? This laugh out loud love story is based on the #1 selling book series from Beverly Lewis

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - February 07, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Award-winning comedian, Chonda Pierce, is used to being on stage in front of an audience, but this time instead of telling stories and making people laugh, she’s starring in a musical! “The Confession” is about an Amish love story and is based off the multi-million selling book series written by...

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# 185: GREG LAURIE - from drugs to Jesus, he shares his personal story of renewal during a historic time of mass revival known as "The Jesus Revolution"

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - January 30, 2023 21:53 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
In 1966 TIME Magazine posed a question on their magazine cover: “Is God Dead?” But just five years later their cover featured a psychedelic drawing with the words, “Jesus Revolution.” So what changed? The answer can only be described as a spiritual awakening. Pastor of the Harvest Christian Fell...

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# 184: LYSA TERKEURST on surviving divorce and discovering good boundaries

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - January 11, 2023 22:43 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Having healthy boundaries isn't just a good idea, it's a God idea and can actually be an act of love. New York Times best-selling author, Lysa TerKeurst, is diving into that very idea in her latest book “Good Boundaries and Goodbyes.” Following her divorce, Lysa opens up with nine-time Emmy winn...

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# 183: CHAD VEACH understands stress and burnout and has some powerful ways to combat that with prayer in the new year

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - December 29, 2022 20:49 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
In a stress-ridden society, life can often feel overwhelming and exhausting! But popular L.A. pastor Chad Veach is offering a solution: prayer. His latest book is called, “Worried About Everything Because I Pray About Nothing.” Chad lays out common hesitations involving prayer with nine-time Emm...

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# 182: ANGELA PERRITT and her mission to Love God Greatly spreads around the globe

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - December 15, 2022 23:41 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Calling all women who want to grow spiritually but don’t seem to have enough time in the day. This podcast is for you! Angela Perritt is the founder and director of Love God Greatly, a non-profit international ministry for women. What started as a Bible study solution for a busy mom has now turn...

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# 181: DAVID SAMS introduces you to his fiancée, Shelly Ann along with therapist Zahra Heydari and matchmaker Jackie Dorman!

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - December 07, 2022 23:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
It’s that time of year for twinkling lights, hot cocoa next to a fire, and a Hallmark kind of romance! Well nine-time Emmy winner and host, David Sams, is getting to experience it ALL this season. Just weeks away from his Christmas-time wedding at his family lodge in Ohio, David is not only intr...

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# 180: KATY NICHOLE hits the top of Billboard charts with a single debut song that inspires millions

CIA: Contagious Influencers of America - December 01, 2022 19:15 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Do you ever feel like there’s a dark cloud looming over you? Well artist Katy Nichole has felt that pain and also knows it’s possible for that cloud to disappear! The young artist sits down with nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, to talk about her struggle with severe scoliosis, post-surgery com...

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