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In this episode, we explore the theme of "Our Safe Place" by examining the various ways God communicates with His people, particularly through the Nativity story. Learn how God uses angels, the Holy Spirit, dreams, and confirmation to guide us. We'll unpack what these forms of divine communication mean for our lives today and how we can create space in our hearts for His voice. Join the Conversation: We’d love to hear your thoughts on how you find safety and comfort in God's presence, especially during the Christmas season. How does the truth that God is your safe place resonate with you? Share your experiences with us on social media @LifeaudioPodcasting or via email. How do you celebrate this sense of security and peace in your life, particularly during the holidays? SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts:Your Daily Prayer: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-prayer/Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Full Transcript Below: Our Safe Place By Alexis A. Goring “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” —Psalm 46:1 NIV Safety. We all crave it, especially when our world feels like it is spinning out of control. There have been times in my life when I felt like there is no safe place for us here on Earth. But in recent years, God helped me see that He is our safe place. I realize that no matter how unsafe our circumstances are and no matter where we live on this planet, we can go to God for safety. The Bible says that He is our refuge and strength. God is present when we face trouble. He can protect us and deliver us from evil. We just need to trust Him. There is a song by Karen Clark Sheard called “A Secret Place”. The opening lyrics of this song touch on how cruel this world can be, filling you with pain that pierces your soul. But, Sheard sings, there is a secret place where we can go for refuge. It is a place filled with peace and safety that only God can provide. A place where God’s love for you surrounds and heals your hurting heart. Sheard calls this place a “tabernacle”. It is not always a physical place on Earth like a literal modern-day church building, sanctuary or Biblical tabernacle. I believe Sheard is singing about having a place where you and God can meet in secret. Some call this their “prayer closet”. This can mean you walk into your actual closet where you hang your clothes and keep your shoes then make space to meet with God there. After watching the Christian movie “War Room” many people were inspired to create a prayer closet like Miss Clara’s. For those of you who have not seen that movie, allow me to explain what I mean. In the movie, Miss Clara (played by Karen Abercrombie), is an elderly woman with a strong prayer life. During a tour of her house that she is trying to sell, she shows her real estate agent (Elizabeth Jordan, played by Priscilla Shirer) her closet. As Miss Clara opens the door to her closet that is located inside her bedroom, she tells Elizabeth that this is her “war room”. As Elizabeth enters the small but spacious closet, she sees how Miss Clara made room in it to post her handwritten prayer requests written on paper onto the previous empty walls inside her closet. There are years-worth of prayer requests and praise reports from the prayers God has answered. Miss Clara didn’t just pray for her husband when he was alive; she prayed for everyone God put on her heart. She didn’t allow her mind to ruminate over the pain and problems in the world; Miss Clara sought God in prayer for victories she knew only He could accomplish. This is how she fought and won all her battles over the years. I would say that Miss Clara’s prayer closet “war room” was also her secret place that Sheard sings about because that was where she could shut the noisy world out and commune with God in a private, quiet, safe place. It probably is also where—outside of a Bible-believing church—she felt God’s presence strongest. It is clear to me that God comforted Miss Clara’s troubled heart every time she sought His Presence in her prayer closet. Miss Clara is a fictional character but the concept about having a prayer closet in real life is Biblical. The Bible says in Matthew 6:6 (NIV), “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Now the Bible doesn’t say exactly how or when God will reward you for spending time in secret prayer with Him, but it does say that we are blessed when we take refuge in Him (Psalm 34:8). I believe those blessings can mean that we gain a closer relationship with our Creator. We get to know Him better as our Heavenly Father and we feel safe in His arms. The Bible describes God as our “fortress” (Psalm 46:11). And the good news is we don’t need to have an actual closet to pray to Him in because God is literally everywhere in this world. We can seek refuge in Him anywhere we are on this planet. He is always with us. There is nowhere we can hide from God. He sees all and knows all (Hebrews 4:13). We can trust that He sees our pain that we experience when the world is cold and cruel. God wants us to come to Him for comfort and healing. The Bible says in Psalm 34:18 (NIV), “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” When we go to God for safety, we can trust that with Him on our side, we are going to be okay. In closing, listen a song that Tasha Layton sings called “Into the Sea”. I believe it will encourage your heart. Intersecting Faith and Life: How does it feel to know that God is our safe place? Further Reading: Psalm 91:2 Psalm 9:9-10 Proverbs 18:10 Psalm 27:5 Psalm 107:28-31 "A Secret Place" by Karen Clark Sheard https://youtu.be/Arpe-DdVY10?si=CGkyWblG9f-xt1R7 "Into the Sea" by Tasha Layton https://youtu.be/8HznXBBCdBE?si=G0XDgGAMvEAt5WWu Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today on the show I share my review of the brand new Kendrick Brothers film The Forge, starring Aspen Kennedy, Priscilla C. Shirer, Cameron Arnett, and Karen Abercrombie! Listen and then take the whole family to see this powerful film! Witness what can happen when an aimless boy becomes a man of God!

Two actresses, both starring in a new series on the UP Faith and Family network join Mike. First, Madeline Carroll, who has starred in several feature films, talks about the adventure of being part of such a project as "These Stones." Also in this episode, veteran actress Karen Abercrombie (War Room, Star Trek). Finally, Dr. Marty Makary sounds the alarm for parents of kids, and the topic is smart phones.

From “Courageous” to “War Room” to their last theatrical release “Overcomer”, Alex and Stephen Kendrick have always found themes that address a critical topic at just the right time. Their latest movie, “The Forge” coming to theaters nationwide on August 23rd is no different. The movie tells the story of a young man who has no idea on how to be a man. Drifting through life with little direction, he is eventually hired by a Fitness Center. He has no idea how the owner will personally impact his life. With the prayers of his mother and the unexpected guidance from his new mentor, the young man is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God has a greater purpose for his life. With total box office earnings in excess of $190 million dollars to date, the Kendrick Brothers' ninth movie stars Cameron Arnett, Priscilla Shirer, Karen Abercrombie, and also features rising actor Aspen Kennedy. The Kendrick Brothers join us on the Crossmap Podcast to talk about the importance and high value of discipleship. Listen as they share how to instill Godly values in the younger generation, and practical ways to live out your faith in daily life.

Discover the remarkable journey of Cameron and BJ Arnett in this engaging episode. Ever wondered how a couple can successfully merge personal and professional lives while keeping faith at the center? Hear Cameron and BJ's story as they take on their latest project, "The Forge," which marks their first on-screen kiss and a significant milestone in their careers. BJ shares her vast expertise in television, theater, and fashion, alongside her influential role as an educator at Clark Atlanta University. Cameron reveals his unique path from aspiring doctor and lawyer to an accomplished actor, all under God's guidance.Our discussion unfolds with profound reflections on spiritual obedience and responsibility, drawing lessons from biblical figures like Saul, Samson, and Solomon. Cameron and BJ emphasize the importance of prioritizing God's will to ensure a strong finish in our faith journeys. We delve into their upcoming film, "The Forge," set within the War Room universe and featuring well-known actors such as Priscilla Shire and Karen Abercrombie. This film, set to release on August 23rd, revitalizes themes of discipleship and the church's foundational role in nurturing faith.Lastly, we explore the Arnetts' perspective on living authentically as Christians, putting faith over career aspirations. BJ's decision to prioritize her beliefs over a news career offers a powerful testament to the fulfillment found in following one's faith. We also touch on Cameron's upcoming book, "A Good Man: A Child's I Could Have, Would Have, Should Have Story," which aims to guide adults in imparting valuable life lessons and Godly principles to the next generation. Join us for an inspiring conversation with the Arnetts, filled with authenticity, love, and invaluable insights on faith and family.-----------------------------------------------CAMERON ARNETT WEBSITE:https://www.cameronarnett.com/B.J. ARNETT WEBSITE:https://www.bjarnett.com/CHRIST OVER CAREER:https://www.cameronarnett.com/christovercareerFOLLOW THE ARNETTS:https://www.facebook.com/billi.arnetthttps://www.instagram.com/bjatodayhttps://www.facebook.com/CameronArnettActor------------------------------------------------Don't miss this incredible conversation! Subscribe to Behind The Mike Podcast for more inspiring interviews and faith-based content.BEHIND THE MIKE WEBSITE:https://behindthemike.net#TheForge #CameronArnett #BJArnett #ChristianFilm #FaithAndFamily #ChristOverCareer #BehindTheMikePodcastSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.Watch these podcasts on YouTube!Follow Us!YouTube: @behindthemikepodcastInstagram: @behindthemikepodcastTikTok: @behind_the_mike_podcastFacebook: @behindthemikepodcast

Miss Clara is a character in the movie War Room. She comes alongside Elizabeth and gives her hope, teaches her some valuable lessons, and believes in her. Friday on Chris Fabry Live, you'll meet Karen Abercrombie, who played that role of Miss Clara. Then, Chris wants to hear from you. Who was the Miss Clara in your life? Who stood beside you during a difficult time and helped see you through it? Don't miss the conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 26 - Navigating the World of Professional Screenwriting: Insights and Advice from Cheryl McKay In this exclusive members' episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast with hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt, Cheryl McKay shares her journey and experiences as a professional writer, offering valuable advice and insights for fellow writers. She discusses the emotional challenges of seeing one's work adapted, the importance of collaboration and taking notes gracefully, the lucrative nature of adaptation, and practical tips for writing and organizing projects. McKay emphasizes the significance of having a clear roadmap before starting a project and the personal growth and cathartic experiences that can come from writing. Additionally, she touches on the aspect of faith in her career, mentioning a pivotal point where she believed God redirected her path back to writing. The script is replete with anecdotes, practical tips for both novice and experienced writers, and McKay's philosophical approach to writing and life.Welcome Back Cheryl McKay: A Deep Dive into WritingThe Emotional Journey of a ScriptwriterOn-Set Experiences and the Magic of Seeing Your Work Come to LifeAdapting Stories: The Lucrative Path of WritingCrafting to a Budget: Practical Advice for Aspiring WritersOrganizational Tips and Tricks for Effective WritingNavigating Feedback: The Art of Taking NotesMaintaining Priorities as a Christian WriterPersonal Reflections on Writing and Its ImpactConclusion and Departing ThoughtsSince 1997, Cheryl McKay's screenplays for television, cable, TV, new media, and inspirational feature films have attracted multiple awards, nominations, as well as top star talent like James Garner, Brian Dennehy, and Abigail Breslin. Her first film produced was The Ulitmate Gift. She co-wrote the feature films, Indivisible and Extraordinary, and most recently served as the producer/showrunner for a 6 episode TV series she wrote called These Stones, starring Madeline Carroll, Karen Abercrombie, Charlene Amoia, and Cameron Arnett. Her heart from the beginning has been to make an impact through words and change the world through writing. That's the heart behind serving at the helm of the creative development for Stone Impact Media. www.stoneimpactmedia.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thesestonesThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every Monday, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Please help by becoming a supporting member or leaving One-Time Donation.Get Email Notifications Enter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festival Jaclyn's Actor's Reel Script Writing Workshop: https://www.faffassociation.com/actors-reelCopyright 2024 Ivan Ann Productions

Episode 25 - Crafting Stories with Faith and Impact, with Cheryl McKay In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt interview Cheryl McKay, an accomplished screenwriter and producer known for her inspirational films and TV series. Cheryl shares her journey from aspiring actress to a successful writer, touching on the pivotal moments that led her to embrace her talent for writing and her path through education and practical experience, to her eventual move to Los Angeles. Facing a turning point after being released from an acting program, she redirected her path towards writing, fueled by a deep-rooted desire to impact the world positively through her work. She recounts her professional progression, including writing children's audio dramas for Frank Peretti and screenplays for films like 'The Ultimate Gift.' McKay also discusses her venture into producing with Stone Impact Media, revealing the development of 'These Stones,' a TV series merging biblical characters with modern-day challenges. The episode delves into McKay's philosophy on writing with a purpose, her desire to leave a positive legacy, and the importance of creating content that impacts the audience meaningfully.Welcome & Introduction to Cheryl McKayCheryl's Journey from Acting to ScreenwritingBreaking into Professional Writing and Moving to LAThe Importance of Connections in the Film IndustryThe Acting Background's Impact on WritingCreating 'These Stones': A Dream ProjectNavigating Creative ControlPortraying God in FilmsWhere to Buy Cheryl's Book: Never the BrideFinal Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring WritersSince 1997, Cheryl McKay's screenplays for television, cable, TV, new media, and inspirational feature films have attracted multiple awards, nominations, as well as top star talent like James Garner, Brian Dennehy, and Abigail Breslin. Her first film produced was The Ulitmate Gift. She co-wrote the feature films, Indivisible and Extraordinary, and most recently served as the producer/showrunner for a 6 episode TV series she wrote called These Stones, starring Madeline Carroll, Karen Abercrombie, Charlene Amoia, and Cameron Arnett. Her heart from the beginning has been to make an impact through words and change the world through writing. That's the heart behind serving at the helm of the creative development for Stone Impact Media. www.stoneimpactmedia.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thesestonesThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every Monday, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Please help by becoming a supporting member or leaving One-Time Donation.Get Email Notifications Enter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festival Jaclyn's Actor's Reel Script Writing Workshop:

Our guest today is actor Ben Davies who has landed the lead role in twenty feature films and counting. In high school, he was a six-time All-American and held a National Gold Medal in both the Decathlon and Javelin. But after an athletic injury sidelined him in college, he got the call to audition for Sherwood Pictures' highly successful film, Courageous. Ben booked the co-starring role of David Thomson and won the "Light In Hollywood Award" for that performance. Ben also appeared in another highly successful film War Room, starring Karen Abercrombie. Ben definitely has the Lord's guiding hand upon him. Today, he is starring in this season's new Christmas movie Jingle Smells along side an all-star cast with John Schneider, Eric Roberts, Jim Breuer and Victoria Jackson to name a few.  #actor #filmproducer #thedailywire #faith #inspiration #filmmaker #filmmaking #sherwoodproductions #faithbasedfilms #movielover #Christmasmovie 

Our guest today is actor Ben Davies who has landed the lead role in twenty feature films and counting. In high school, he was a six-time All-American and held a National Gold Medal in both the Decathlon and Javelin. But after an athletic injury sidelined him in college, he got the call to audition for Sherwood Pictures' highly successful film, Courageous. Ben booked the co-starring role of David Thomson and won the "Light In Hollywood Award" for that performance. Ben also appeared in another highly successful film War Room, starring Karen Abercrombie. Ben definitely has the Lord's guiding hand upon him. Today, he is starring in this season's new Christmas movie Jingle Smells along side an all-star cast with John Schneider, Eric Roberts, Jim Breuer and Victoria Jackson to name a few.  #actor #filmproducer #thedailywire #faith #inspiration #filmmaker #filmmaking #sherwoodproductions #faithbasedfilms #movielover #Christmasmovie 

We have more goodness for you, in 'Part TWO, of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ this week!!! There is something for all the family in this new offering from REVIVE Productions, Check the Gate Productions & Entertainment Squad. It's the story of finding an anchor, in the people we hold dear. THEN, we have a wonderful time chatting with two of the creative minds behind this project. Finding out what anchors them and enables their imaginations to soar!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/2PqtYVrknVM Today we have: Into the Spotlight Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/njYl9Z9n-Qs Digital Release Date: 1st September 2023 Director: Lisa Arnold Cast: Kate Larson, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Kevin Sizemore, Marisa Lynae Hampton, Justin Sterner, Raphael Ruggero, Alena Pitts, Karen Abercrombie, Anthony Evans, Iain Tucker, Victoria Jackson, Steve Parnell, Isabelle Almoyan, Charlie Warren, Brooke Tin, Olivia Pitts, Jeff Allen, Amber Sweet Sterner, Sharayah Daves Credit: Revive Productions, Check the Gate Productions Genre: Drama, Musical Running Time: 89 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/qe72_BaMdeE Digital Platforms: Apple TV+, Google, iTunes, Prime Video, YouTube Watch via Apple TV+: Here. https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/into-the-spotlight/umc.cmc.2faq2p5v29nlnbqlirhxe31k Website: Here. https://intothespotlightfilm.com/ Facebook: Here. https://www.facebook.com/IntoTheSpotlightFilm/ Instagram: @intothespotlightmovie https://www.instagram.com/intothespotlightmovie/ YouTube: Here. https://www.youtube.com/@intothespotlightoriginalmovie ------------ *(Music) 'Pray' by MC Hammer - 1990 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eftv/message

Rebecca Rogers Nelson,  Durrell Nelson, and Karen Abercrombie discussing how they met, their latest projects, the TV mini-series Eleanor's Bench, what is on the horizon, and a new  Kendrick Brothers movie The Forge in 2024 Watch: https://youtu.be/BNzrXfxxhxM #rebeccarogersnelson #DurrellNelson #karenabercrombie  @TheCallwithNancySabato   #filmmakers #genz #filmsthatconnectgenerations  @TheKendrickBrothers  https://youtu.be/q9r4KoCj56k --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-sabato/message

Best known for her award-winning portrayal of the spicy, 80 year old prayer warrior, Miss Clara, in the Kendrick Brothers film, War Room, award-winning actress Karen Abercrombie joins us to talk about her new series, Eleanor's Bench. Plus Holly reviews the movie "INDIANA JONES: DIAL OF DESTINY" and brings an update on the movie "THE SOUND OF FREEDOM".

Jesus said the gates of hell will not prevail against His Church, but sleet and hail will keep many churchgoers out of the pew on a Sunday. Karen Abercrombie, who stole hearts as prayer warrior Miss Clara in “War Room,” is known to a select few as “Mama Karen.” And, Even amid despair, God has a plan. A Lifeway Bible Study talks about how God rescues His people.

Today on The Neil Haley Show and Love Is Podcast, Kim Sorrelle will interview Karen Abercrombie T.C. Stallings And Cameron Arnett Of Eleanors Bench On Pureflix Karen Abercrombie is an award-winning actress, Parents' Choice Award winning storyteller, award-winning independent film producer, a highly sought-after speaker, and an avid environmentalist. She plays Eleanor in Eleanor's Bench releasing on the Pure Flix on June 30, 2023. Most remember KAREN ABERCROMBIE from her award winning role as “Miss Clara” alongside Priscilla Shirer from the movie WAR ROOM.  Karen studied psychology in college and also acted at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC. Her acting career began on TV shows including Vampire Diaries, Saved by the Bell, Ally McBeal, Strong Medicine and Judging Amy. Her other films include DISCARDED THINGS, HOPE LIVES, AN ANGELIC CHRISTMAS, and HEAVEN SENT. Karen is an advocate of foster care having provided a home for many foster care children including older children. She is able to empathize with children from broken homes from her own childhood being raised by parents who were alcoholics and her mother was also a drug user. In 2018, Karen formed her own production company named Earth Mother Entertainment and has produced several films. She is married and lives near Charlotte, NC and has an adult son who is a robotics engineer  

Today on The Neil Haley Show and Love Is Podcast, Kim Sorrelle will interview Karen Abercrombie T.C. Stallings And Cameron Arnett Of Eleanors Bench On Pureflix Karen Abercrombie is an award-winning actress, Parents' Choice Award winning storyteller, award-winning independent film producer, a highly sought-after speaker, and an avid environmentalist. She plays Eleanor in Eleanor's Bench releasing on the Pure Flix on June 30, 2023. Most remember KAREN ABERCROMBIE from her award winning role as “Miss Clara” alongside Priscilla Shirer from the movie WAR ROOM. Karen studied psychology in college and also acted at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC. Her acting career began on TV shows including Vampire Diaries, Saved by the Bell, Ally McBeal, Strong Medicine and Judging Amy. Her other films include DISCARDED THINGS, HOPE LIVES, AN ANGELIC CHRISTMAS, and HEAVEN SENT.Karen is an advocate of foster care having provided a home for many foster care children including older children. She is able to empathize with children from broken homes from her own childhood being raised by parents who were alcoholics and her mother was also a drug user.In 2018, Karen formed her own production company named Earth Mother Entertainment and has produced several films. She is married and lives near Charlotte, NC and has an adult son who is a robotics engineer T.C. Stallings is a former professional athlete now finding success in film and television. T.C.'s desires shifted from football to acting in 2004, when he landed a spot on Animal Planet's King of the Jungle, a reality television show where he emerged as the season 2 champion. He then began a 4-year stint working with Russell Athletic as a fitness model. In 2011, T.C. made his feature film debut in the movie, "Courageous" where he portrayed the memorable character, "TJ". It was in 2015 however, that his career reached new heights with his break-out performance as "Tony Jordan" in the hit film, "War Room", which soared to #1 at the box office. He would later land a nomination for Best Actor for his lead role in "God's Compass", followed by a Best Actor win for his supporting role in "Unbridled". TC also found success in booking TV commercials, with two of them being featured during the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2016 Super Bowl. In 2019, his production company, Team TC Productions & Purpose Studios, reached a milestone when he wrote, directed, and self-produced a documentary called "24 Counter: The Story Behind the Run", which received a film festival nomination for "Most Inspirational Documentary". T.C. is also a nation-wide brand ambassador for Clearplay, a filtering company with the mission of providing families with clean, wholesome entertainment options. T.C. is a wide-ranging actor, a huge advocate for clean family entertainment, and enjoys creatively getting involved in philanthropic efforts around the world. Cameron Arnett was born on October 14, 1960 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He is an actor and producer, known for Miami Vice (1984), Nefarious (2023) and Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987).

Karen Abercrombie, who is the lead actor in a streaming series called, Eleanor's Bench, in which she plays the role of a judge, discussed the concept and themes of the series, which is available through the Pure Flix website. You can find her online at karenabercrombie.com. 

Karen Abercrombie, who is the lead actor in a streaming series called, Eleanor's Bench, in which she plays the role of a judge, discussed the concept and themes of the series, which is available through the Pure Flix website. You can find her online at karenabercrombie.com. 

Top headlines for Tuesday, July 11, 2023In today's episode, we look into the plight of a Southern California church threatened with eviction or a massive penalty, all because of a divisive debate over homosexuality within the United Methodists. We also delve into the case of British tax consultant Maya Forstater. She was recently awarded over $100,000 in damages, having been judged to have been directly discriminated against and victimized by her employer over her beliefs about biological sex. Finally, we explore the controversy surrounding a New Jersey kosher bakery, which has faced criticism from the local Jewish community after refusing to fulfill two LGBT-themed orders for a Pride Shabbat celebration. Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Follow Us on Social Media @ChristianPost on Twitter Christian Post on Facebook @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News Pastor warns churches hoping to leave UMC over 'errant theology' | Church & Ministries News Forstater gets $136K for job loss over trans ideology challenge | World News Gordon Robertson becomes new chancellor of Regent University | U.S. News Tennessee law banning sex-changes for kids to go into effect | Politics News Democrat gov. to nix school choice program despite campaign vow | Politics News Jewish bakery faces backlash for refusing LGBT-themed treats | U.S. News 'War Room' actress Karen Abercrombie returns with powerful series | Entertainment News

Karen Abercrombie and T.C. Stallings of Eleanor's Bench join Steve Teel on this special podcast exclusive edition of Very Bold Radio! Steve Teel interviews the star of “Eleanor's Bench,” Karen Abercrombie and T.C. Stallings whose role as Apollo is pivotal for the two main characters. Karen & T.C. describe this new Pure Flix dramatic series as real life messiness and something for everyone. Karen gives a strong portrayal of the many dimensions of Eleanor, who has left a prestigious D.C. law firm to become a Juvenile Court Judge in her old neighborhood. Karen and T.C. touch on many of the real life elements of “Eleanor's Bench” in this Very Bold Radio & Podcast Exclusive. 0:30 Introducing Karen Abercrombie & T.C. Stallings of the New Drama on Pure Flix Streaming Series: “Eleanor's Bench”2:00 T.C. Shares Praise for Karen's and Cameron Arnett's (Reginald) Performance 2:30 T.C. Says Karen's Portrayal Is True To Her Off-Screen Personality 3:30 One of Karen's Breakout Performances Was As Ms. Clara in The Film “War Room”5:00 The Role Of Eleanor Has Many Layers & Dimensions 6:30 Karen Honored To Work With T.C. 7:30 Steve Talks About Eleanor Having Flaws 8:00 Karen Gives Synopsis Of “Eleanor's Bench” 9:00 Real-Life Problems and Family Dynamics10:00 T.C. Appreciates The Messiness of Life Portrayed In The Series 11:00 Chemistry of Karen and Cameron Worth Watching 12:00 Karen: “It Is Life” No Matter What Your Background 13:00 Eleanor's Bench Available on Pure Flix Now13:30 Steve Closes This Podcast Exclusive Be inspired every Saturday by difference-makers on Very Bold Radio and Podcast!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kendrick brothers are proven moneymakers. Their films are notable in the Christian media industry for turning an extremely high profit given their budgets, and WAR ROOM is the Kendricks' most impressive entry. Entertainment Weekly cites WAR ROOM as the fourth highest grossing Christian film of all time. The film even finished first in the North American box office in its 2nd week of theatrical release — impressive considering its meager $3 million budget. What's in the Kendricks' secret sauce that makes them outperform most of their competition? Our theory (other than lowering production costs by using free church labor) is that they aim for the gut with their films' subject matters, which tend to center on Christian marriages that look perfect on the outside, but are broken within. In WAR ROOM, real estate agent Elizabeth (Priscilla Shirer) is frustrated in her failing marriage with her successful pharmaceutical dealer husband Tony (T.C. Stallings) until she receives sage advice from an elderly woman (Karen Abercrombie) who teaches Elizabeth that marriage is a war, and prayer is the battlefield upon which it is fought. Elizabeth makes a “war room” in her walk in closet, where she performs spiritual warfare on the devil until Tony shapes up and starts happily doing elaborate double dutch routines with their daughter. The Kendrick brothers know the formula — hit their audience at home, where it hurts most, and sell them an idealized but plausible-seeming Christian solution that will turn their lives around. Frequently, they release a tie-in self-help book based on their current film, a strategic maneuver that would impress even the most seasoned combat general of the spiritual war. In the battle for the Christian audience's hearts and minds, the Kendrick brothers win every time. View our full episode list and subscribe to any of our public feeds: http://boysbiblestudy.com Unlock 2+ bonus episodes per month: http://patreon.com/boysbiblestudy Subscribe to our Twitch for monthly streams: http://twitch.tv/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/boysbiblestudy

Join us for a conversation with Karen Abercrombie, the actress who played "Miss Clara" in the movie, 'War Room'.Ms. Abercrombie is bringing her Destiny Women's Event to Fayetteville Community Church on Saturday, May 20th. She graciously gave us a few minutes to talk about it. Hope you can join her for a wonderful, soul-stirring re-telling of the story of Queen Esther from the Bible.Find out more here: TICKETS & INFO

Welcome to the new weekly series, Faith Flicks Friday! Every Friday I will review a faith-based movie that I think is worth grabbing the popcorn for! Today's episode is my review of the 2023 romantic comedy, “Heaven Sent,” featuring Karen Abercrombie and Leon Prigden. It's a delightful movie about being open to love at any age! Check it out on Pureflix! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/faithcoffeandakid/message

Karen Abercrombie is an award-winning actress, an award winning storyteller and independent film producer.   Best known for her award-winning portrayal of the spicy, 80-year-old prayer warrior, Miss Clara, in the Kendrick Brothers film, War Room.   But Karen has an impressive body of work under her belt. She has guest starred on such TV shows as “Saved By The Bell”, “The Inspectors”, “Vampire Diaries”, “Ally McBeal”', and “Strong Medicine” to name a few.    She has also played recurring characters on OWN'S series, “Delilah” and AMC'S, series, “Turn”. As for the stage, Karen has a long list of professional credits to her name.    In 2018, Karen formed Earth Mother Entertainment, an independent film production company. Her first film, “Discarded Things” has garnered five Best Actress awards for Karen's role in the film, two Best Picture awards, and three Best Supporting Actor awards.

Karen Abercrombie is an award-winning actress, an award winning storyteller and independent film producer.   Best known for her award-winning portrayal of the spicy, 80-year-old prayer warrior, Miss Clara, in the Kendrick Brothers film, War Room.   But Karen has an impressive body of work under her belt. She has guest starred on such TV shows as “Saved By The Bell”, “The Inspectors”, “Vampire Diaries”, “Ally McBeal”', and “Strong Medicine” to name a few.    She has also played recurring characters on OWN'S series, “Delilah” and AMC'S, series, “Turn”. As for the stage, Karen has a long list of professional credits to her name.    In 2018, Karen formed Earth Mother Entertainment, an independent film production company. Her first film, “Discarded Things” has garnered five Best Actress awards for Karen's role in the film, two Best Picture awards, and three Best Supporting Actor awards.

WAR ROOM. The movie that taught us how a prayer strategy can change lives. Today we are chatting with the lovely, Karen Abercrombie, the woman who played, Miss Clara. If we've been friends for any amount of time, whew, you know how much I talk about loving this movie--so today, being able to THANK and talk to Karen was a sincere JOY. As we continue in our prayer series today we chat about, "ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN". In this episode you will hear...-How War Room impacted not only Karens career, but her prayer life-encouragement to the young dreamer-the importance of loving GOD -the importance to then go and love others -why it's important to create films/shows the whole family can watch together -what is TRULY important in this life as a believer Make sure to check out alllll of her films! Especially WAR ROOM and her new film, HEAVEN SENT! On Pureflix, NOW! Click HERE to visit Karen's website! I pray this episode excited you about LIFE. I sure do love Ms. Karen, and I love YOU! I can't wait to see you next week!!! -GBPRE-ORDER, "HI GOD, IT'S ME"!!Has this episode, or any of our conversations here on Faith & Friends impacted you? Please leave us a 5 star review! We would love to hear from you! Instagram YoutubeWebsite

On today's special Friday episode, we chat with actress Karen Abercrombie! Karen Abercrombie is an award-winning actress, Parents' Choice Award-winning storyteller, award-winning independent film producer, a highly sought-after speaker, and an avid environmentalist. Best known for her award-winning portrayal of the spicy, 80-year-old prayer warrior, Miss Clara, in the Kendrick Brothers film, War Room, Karen has an impressive body of work under her belt. She has guest starred on such TV shows as ‘Saved By The Bell', ‘The Inspectors', ‘Vampire Diaries', ‘Ally McBeal', and ‘Strong Medicine' to name a few. She has also played recurring characters on OWN'S series, ‘Delilah' and AMC'S, series, ‘Turn'. Her latest project, 'Heaven Sent' is exclusively streaming on Pureflix! karenabercrombie.com @realkarenabercrombie christianmusicguys.com @christianmusicguys --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christianmusicguys/support

Candace Kirkpatrick is a method-trained award winning actress. She can be seen as the quirky Janet in the faith based crime drama Vindication starring Todd Terry and TC Stallings as well as the TV pilot Angels Unaware (with the talented Karen Abercrombie and Cameron Arnett). Releasing this year, Candace can also be seen in Running the Bases, It's Christmas Again, Hard Road to Happy, Surprised by Oxford, The Glitch, and an enchanting Christmas film with Karen Abercrombie entitled An Angelic Christmas. She just wrapped a month of filming in Minnesota on a delightful comedy with comedian Jeff Allen entitled My 7 Grandmas. Along with tv, film, and commercials, Candace also does voice over work for audio books and audio dramas. Finally, she is a guest speaker on many platforms including a co-host on the tv show The Christian View. Her passion is telling stories that truthfully express the human condition while showing there is great beauty in redemption. Colossians 3: 17

Karen Abercrombie is an award-winning actress, storyteller, independent film producer, highly sought-after speaker, and an avid environmentalist.  Her latest film project is Heaven Sent, a new romantic comedy streaming now on Pure Flix that shares stories of three couples at different stages of life and is a journey through finding love, hope and joy after loss.  She's also involved with a new non-profit organization, The Village is Alive, which offers creative arts and mentoring to children in underserved communities.  Today on Connections, Karen talks about her latest film and her passion for helping children from underserved communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron Arnett is an award-winning actor in television, film, and theater hailing from Port-Au-Prince Haiti. He is also an author, speaker, film director, and producer. Cameron has appeared on just about every major network. Past television credits include NBC's Miami Vice, Fox's Star Trek: The Next Generation, ABC's China Beach and Doogie Howser MD, VH1's Single Ladies, and Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns. Today Cameron travels an average of thirty weeks a year shooting faith based and family friendly projects. He has appeared in twenty films in the last seven years alone. More recent successes include his role as “Dr. Furst” in I Still Believe, Seventeen Magazines #1 Romantic Movie of the Year, Thomas Hill in Overcomer, the Kendrick Brothers' #1 family film for 2019, Sam Sr. in Mattie:  The Discovery, Solomon Grant in Karen Abercrombie's Discarded Things, Bill in The Challenger Disaster, and Logan Evans in Champion.  Mattie: The Discovery is also Cameron's directorial debut.Cameron was awarded Actor of the Year by the International Christian Film and Music Festival for 2020.Camy “Cameron” Arnett is currently the CEO of Camy Arnett Production Studios (CAPS). CAPS is a television, film, and entertainment company dedicated to the mission of captivating the airwaves through sound programming, presenting viable family friendly alternatives, and providing a principle centered variety to a broad market.  Under Cameron's leadership, CAPS has produced television shows such as Jesus Is My Booski, It's Pivotal and BJA Today. In addition, Cameron and his wife BJ Arnett have produced and directed their first feature film, Mattie: The Discovery, a CAPS production. It is the first installment of a trilogy and has garnered awards at film festivals nationwide.  He is a dynamic speaker and host with expertise in the areas of finance, leadership, accountability, and activism. Having started out as a regular host on the talk show Atlanta Live, Cameron is a former producer and co-host of the syndicated The Christian View (TCV).He is the founder of Saving Destinies: A Redefinition of Life Movement and the published author of the first in a series of children's books, A Good Man: A Child's I Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Story (A Saving Destinies Series).  Having left L.A. at the height of his acting career to live out a life of faith, Cameron has lived in Atlanta, GA since 1998 and has not looked back. He is married to the love of his life, BJ Arnett and together, they are the parents of a blended family of five wonderful children.   BJ Arnett is a Producer, Director, Costumer/ Wardrobe Stylist Buyer and Educator of over 40 years. Former NBC 11 Alive Noonday anchor and entertainment/lifestyle reporter, Mrs.BJ Arnett is no stranger to the film and entertainment industry. As host and associate producer of Employment Line and Primetime for Georgia Public Television, additionally, TV69, (now CW) with Community, Beat of the City and Soul of Atlanta, BJ is familiar with investigative reporting and producing with her current talk shows BJA Today produced by Camy Arnett Production Studios and This Day with BJ Arnett. Past film credits include Made in Heaven and Marc Pease Experience as well as Adrenaline and Grantham Rose, in which BJ plays the daughter of Marla Gibbs, who portrays Rose. One of her favorite roles was playing DeAndria Keanna Kelly, alongside her husband, Cameron Arnett in the five time Dove Award winning film, Stand Your Ground. She was also head of costuming, designing the leading lady's notorious red suit. BJ just completed the film Tulsa where she plays a tough director of social work. She is known as the "go to person" for connecting with other industry professionals and discreet guidance in fashion, film and television. She has also served as Public Relations Director, VP of Membership and continues to sit on the board of directors for WIFTA, Women In Film and Television Atlanta for the past 3 years as co – chair of the Gala committee team. BJ Arnett also sits on the Programs Committee for the largest film festival in the country, Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. With her company, Model Majesty, LLC, she trains and books production talent for fashion, film and television events. She and her husband, director, producer, and actor Cameron Arnett, are executive producers of their first feature film Mattie: The Discovery and producers of the film Destined to Love You. BJ is also an associate producer of The Challenger Disaster. Together, she and her husband serve on Union City, Georgia's Mayor's Faith Initiative Committee, The Global Media Summit Board of Directors and she is mentor to numerous women across the country with Model Majesty, LLC. Mrs.Arnett, has an MBA, BA in Fashion Merchandising and an AA in Fashion Design. She is currently an assistant professor in fashion merchandising at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia where she is a millennial workplace development specialist, the founder of Fab Lab - a retail training space, the founder of New York City student “Trends and Tours” fashion excursion and the creator of the very first HBCU Fashion Week which has initiated partnership between fashion, art, film and entertainment industries through a series of workshops and panel discussions.

Program for 03/03/23 Jim Wood: Interview with Karen Abercrombie, Heaven Sent

Karen Abercrombie, who is Executive Producer, Co-Writer, and one of the lead actors in a romantic comedy film entitled, Heaven Sent, shared about the plot and concept of the film. In addition, she discussed her experience in acquiring the role of "Miss Clara" in War Room. You can find her online at karenabercrombie.com. You can learn more about the film through the Pure Flix website. 

Karen Abercrombie, who is Executive Producer, Co-Writer, and one of the lead actors in a romantic comedy film entitled, Heaven Sent, shared about the plot and concept of the film. In addition, she discussed her experience in acquiring the role of "Miss Clara" in War Room. You can find her online at karenabercrombie.com. You can learn more about the film through the Pure Flix website. 

In this episode, Neil " The Media Giant" Haley and Kim Sorrelle, author of Love Is will interview Karen Abercrombie.   Karen Abercrombie is an award-winning actress, Parents' Choice Award winning storyteller, award-winning independent film producer, a highly sought-after speaker, and an avid environmentalist. Best known for her award-winning portrayal of the spicy, 80 year old prayer warrior, Miss Clara, in the Kendrick Brothers film, War Room, Karen has an impressive body of work under her belt. She has guest starred on such TV shows as ‘Saved By The Bell', ‘The Inspectors', ‘Vampire Diaries', ‘Ally McBeal', and ‘Strong Medicine' to name a few. She has also played recurring characters on OWN'S series, ‘Delilah' and AMC'S, series, ‘Turn'. As for the stage, Karen has a long list of professional credits – including Off-Broadway performances – to her name. In 2018, Karen formed Earth Mother Entertainment LLC, an independent film production company. Her first film, ‘Discarded Things' has garnered five Best Actress awards for Karen's role in the film, two Best Picture awards, and three Best Supporting Actor awards. ‘Discarded Things' is currently playing on Amazon Prime, Pure Flix, YouTube TV and a few other streaming platforms. Karen's latest project is one that has been a dream of hers for a very long time – a new Non-Profit organization, The Village is Alive. The organization makes creative arts and mentoring available to children in underserved communities.

In this episode, Neil " The Media Giant" Haley and Kim Sorrelle, author of Love Is will interview Karen Abercrombie. Karen Abercrombie is an award-winning actress, Parents' Choice Award winning storyteller, award-winning independent film producer, a highly sought-after speaker, and an avid environmentalist. Best known for her award-winning portrayal of the spicy, 80 year old prayer warrior, Miss Clara, in the Kendrick Brothers film, War Room, Karen has an impressive body of work under her belt. She has guest starred on such TV shows as ‘Saved By The Bell', ‘The Inspectors', ‘Vampire Diaries', ‘Ally McBeal', and ‘Strong Medicine' to name a few. She has also played recurring characters on OWN'S series, ‘Delilah' and AMC'S, series, ‘Turn'. As for the stage, Karen has a long list of professional credits – including Off-Broadway performances – to her name. In 2018, Karen formed Earth Mother Entertainment LLC, an independent film production company. Her first film, ‘Discarded Things' has garnered five Best Actress awards for Karen's role in the film, two Best Picture awards, and three Best Supporting Actor awards. ‘Discarded Things' is currently playing on Amazon Prime, Pure Flix, YouTube TV and a few other streaming platforms. Karen's latest project is one that has been a dream of hers for a very long time – a new Non-Profit organization, The Village is Alive. The organization makes creative arts and mentoring available to children in underserved communities.

Candace Kirkpatrick is a method-trained award winning actress. She can be seen as the quirky Janet in the faith based crime drama Vindication starring Todd Terry and TC Stallings as well as the TV pilot Angels Unaware (with the talented Karen Abercrombie and Cameron Arnett). Releasing this year, Candace can also be seen in Running the Bases, It's Christmas Again, Hard Road to Happy, Surprised by Oxford, The Glitch, and an enchanting Christmas film with Karen Abercrombie entitled An Angelic Christmas. She just wrapped a month of filming in Minnesota on a delightful comedy with comedian Jeff Allen entitled My 7 Grandmas. Along with tv, film, and commercials, Candace also does voice over work for audio books and audio dramas. Finally, she is a guest speaker on many platforms including a co-host on the tv show The Christian View. Her passion is telling stories that truthfully express the human condition while showing there is great beauty in redemption. Colossians 3: 17

Women World Leader's guest Candace Kirkpatrick is a faith-based actress in television and film, but she wasn't always focused on faith as she made choices within her lifetime career. Candace shares her story of "surrendering" her choices within her achieved career, to receive God's provision of a lifetime dream. This podcast interview will inspire you and encourage you in your own journey of faith to always do what is right.   *****   Welcome to empowering lives with purpose. And I'm your host, Kimberly Hobbs. I'm the founder of Women world leaders. And we are just so happy that you are here today and I'd love to welcome our guest, Candace Kirkpatrick. Welcome, Candace. Hello, there. Thanks for having me, Kimberly, I'm happy to be here. And we are so happy that you've joined us. And ladies, we are happy to all come together and for a greater purpose. Our purpose here with these podcast series is to encourage you, strengthen you and empower you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. So a verse that I always love to open up with is Ephesians 210, talking about us being God's masterpiece, because each one of us are his masterpiece. But today I want to open with our verse from women, world leaders, which is right there Ephesians 320 on to him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all we can ask or imagine, according to the power that's at work within us. And we truly believe ladies that when you allow that power of the Holy Spirit to work within each and every one of you, God is going to do exceedingly, abundantly above what you can imagine in your life. So to start off, today, I want to share a little bit about our guest, Candace, she is first and foremost a Christ follower. And she is a wife, a mom, she loves to serve Jesus in her calling, which is acting, she's an actress. So as a well known actress in film, and television, Candice has a story behind it all, where she is now and what she is doing in her industry, and how she is here on this podcast to encourage each and every one of you. That's what we're all about is encouraging, right? And we do that by sharing our stories. And God has given us each a story. We believe that with all of our heart. So what is your story? And hopefully you'll be thinking about that today. As Candace shares a little bit about her story. Her parents were divorced at a young age, she was only like four. And they dropped her at nursery school where she began acting in the first grade. And she loved it so much. She continued acting all throughout school, and she graduated high school valedictorian of her whole class. Then she received a full ride on to college, where she studied the arts. And she got received a bachelor's and a master's while at college and also graduated valedictorian of her college. And that's an achievement. Candace. That's amazing. We are so happy to have you, man, she started attending top acting schools. She got an agent, she moved to New York, where she started doing different things with her career. She's done shows abroad in London. And she's really, she's received recurring acting parts on soap operas. And all of this, she's done as her faith and walk in Christ continued to grow. So in her love of this industry, some of her acting brought her to various parts. And I wanted to start here and let Candace open up about this, all of the sudden change that God was speaking to her in her life through receiving some of these parts that she was auditioning for. So Candace, please share with us a little bit about that. Hi, okay, great. Um, after I got my master's, I was at one program for my Bachelor's a different program for my masters, where I did years of Sanford Meisner training. Then I moved to New York got the agent, like you said, and I was doing a lot of work off Broadway and traveling around the world doing shows, including London, as you said, as well as Ukraine. And then I was getting small parts and TV and film these little bitty recurring roles, nothing substantial. But when I came back from my show in London, that is when I started getting more larger roles. And one of them my agent had sent me up for a role that had come from Toronto. And it was a huge success in Toronto. And he said, you know, they'd like to see you to take over one of the roles, and I went and saw it. And it was offensive. And I can't say anything nice about it. And so I spoke with my agent and said, I'm sorry, I can't do that. And he's like, Oh, you need to it's very successful. It's very popular. And I said, Have you seen it? And he said, No, I haven't. And I said, please see it. And then he said, You need to separate your religion from your work, oh, boy. And I said, What you go see it, and then we'll discuss it. But that didn't go over very well, then I was also getting some roles in now in larger roles in TV, and film. And I didn't even though my character, I didn't have a problem with the character, I was portraying the message that the audience would take away what you know, I didn't agree with. And, again, I went to my agent, and he was like, Well, if you won't do it, we'll get somebody who will somebody else who will. So at one point, I honestly thought, oh, I should go ahead and do this. And then I can take that money and use it for something that would honor the Lord. And the Lord spoke to me very clearly, to obey is better than sacrifice and in your kin. In your case, Candice. To obey is better than compromise. I don't want you to compromise. Obedience, which is interesting, that word obedience, because I hope I come back to it at the end. Because that's something you know, just radical obedience. So I just laid the script for the Lord. And I was like, Lord, I want to honor you, I want my life to honor you. And so some of the things that I was looking at, in that I was reading that before, I just thought was brilliant writing now, it was, um, causing this tension in my in my spirit. Because I saw this as, even though you could say, I mean, there are a lot of incredible writers. But unless you know who you're grounded in, in the board, what comes out May not be edifying, and will not be building up of anyone or giving you a message of hope. And so that is when I seriously, I met with pastors and others to say, Okay, I need Godly counsel right now. Because, as you said, I had I started acting when I was three before I even got into first grade. And then I had done that my entire life for, you know, through middle school, elementary school, high school, college graduates. So to say, Lord, are you calling me away from this? And that is when he surrounded me with some prayer warriors. Wow. Well, that that's huge. Because you are at a point in your life where you are like, Okay, do I sacrifice, the love of my life, what I was doing, to walk away, like you said, and not compromise in this, you know, World of this career that I've built, and then follow after God's heart. And so I'm sure that struggle was there, and you needed women to surround you and pray for you and, and others. So, so you did you, you sacrificed, and you became a mom, you raised a family, you started doing some things through these this 20 year journey of moving away from your career at this point for just a little bit, although I think you're gonna share with us some of the things that happened through those 20 years, which are pretty cool. So let's go there. All right. Well, after much counsel, as I said, from pastors, as well, as I had, I was leading some women's prayer, prayer ministries and Bible studies. As I was praying about exiting this industry, and two women that I was very close with came over almost every day to pray with me that I would just delight myself in the Lord that I would love what he had for me, and that I would trust him. And so I was newly married at the time, so I invested in my marriage, we decided prayed about having a family. I didn't want anyone raising my family as you stated, you know, I was four when my parents got divorced. And we went between back and forth between our parents. So I wanted to make sure that I was intentional in my children's lives that no one else was raising them. And so during that time, I just continued to pray, Lord, use me however you wish to use me. So I continued to teach, I think I have taught Bible for more than two decades, I was leading prayer ministries within their schools. And I was writing and directing place for churches, as well as like, I did this huge, musical, as well as play for churches. And I was also directing their vacation bible school during the summer and helping write scripts or rewrite scripts and direct for that. And God was still giving you those, those desires of your heart to play them out. But it was just in a different role right now, because you are now a wife and a mom. And so you had the best of both worlds being able to do this, but doing it as a wife and a mom, but I think that's beautiful. Yeah. And also, I do think it's important. I mean, you know, when it says, Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he's old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22, six, Amen. Yes. And so I think, to get the word in the child is important. And I, and I think to, for kids to have a love for the Lord. It can't be just do's and don'ts, Do this, don't do this, don't do this. But when you open up the world to them, like to me, when I read the Bible, it leaps off the page, I just embrace everything. It is a live action adventure. And so when you are doing that, and you are presenting these writing scripts, or something where you are bringing the Bible to life, then you're opening up a world for them, to hopefully fall madly in love with the Lord and with His Word. And that was, My desire is that not just my own children, but children at their schools, because I was directing for their schools as well, and for the churches and stuff like that, that they have this love for God. So I love that about you, Candace, you are passionate about pouring into others through what you do. And you found that way to do it while you were raising your children because of the importance of pouring in. And one of the ways I know you are very passionate about studying in the Word, and being a mom and teaching your children about this. But another area that you are passionate in, in why you are where you are today, walking with the Lord talking with the Lord is because of the importance of prayer in your life, Candace. And because of that importance, I know that somebody's near and dear to you in the movie, the War Room, which again, you had your your ties in with that movie, but you, you developed your own prayer room, in your home. And I thought, wow, this is really neat, where you go to that prayer room on a regular basis, you communicate with the Lord, you have two sides of this closet set up. So I wanted you to share with the women right now the importance of prayer in our life and why it brings us to what we can do for the Lord, how we can serve Him if we're in communication with him. Yes. My prayer closet is extremely important to me. And I need to I really want to clarify this. I have been a prayer warrior for as long as I can remember, it's it's breathing to me, I want to be in constant communion with the Lord. Because as Peter said, where else where we go, Lord, for you alone have the word of life. So there's nowhere else I can go. But a tragedy happened in my family in 2018. And it just sent me level on the floor before the Lord. And I mean, you know, I couldn't even draw breath it was and so I can't even describe it. And then I realized, you know, I was not just praying for exams and friendships and you know for my kids and safety and protection, I was praying on a far deeper level. Okay. And when you mentioned the War Room, I was not a part of that film at all. But I have done, I'm doing a TV pilot with Karen Abercrombie, who is plays Miss Claire of the War Room. So she is an incredible, amazing woman. And I need to share that she is more fiery, more passionate in real life than she is in that film. So that just gives you an idea what she has, like she's phenomenal. And her passion for the Lord is like love it. I love it. I just have to share this because now that you brought that up in women, world leaders, we in our Facebook group every day we write empowering words to encourage and strengthen the women. And I have shown Miss Karen Abercrombie, who what is her name and the move is Clara, this Clara. I have played that that stint in the kitchen over and over I put it on women world leaders, because when when I get riled up and I'm writing, you know, and I'm passionate about something I'm saying and I'm like we are going to prayer over this or we're doing this, I put that clip on the bottom. And it just inspires the lady so I'm tickled just you should know she's more passionate than that character. Oh my goodness. So randomly, she just calls me to send me love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love. So anyway, I love that I'm blessed because of her. But anyway, because that movie prompted me with this tragedy to make a prayer closet. And that's what I did. So I shared I don't have the luxury have a very small closet. I didn't like take out all my clothes. I just moved everything over and I have two walls. One is praying how God views work and there are hundreds of scriptures hundreds of how important work is to God. You know, the he has created work in advance for us to do you know, he has already got it. And I don't want to miss what he's called me into. You know what I mean? Right? Not all these things lined up and he's already purposed for it. I want to be Lord, I'm here. I'm here. willing vessel use me use me right here. But then on my other side is praying for loved ones. Last ones, unsaved ones, families with going through health issues, cancer, tragedies, death, rebellious children, divorces everything. And so I have each side, plastered with scriptures like almost from the floor to two thirds of the wall. That's beautiful. And then ticker tapes running. One is a prayer requests and one is a praises. And then I've got about 10 or 15 books in there. devotionals that I do along with my Bible. And I journal I want to promote this here. I'm promoting you see this? And in pew. Okay, this is a guided discipline in prayer, because it helps you because a lot of people don't know, like, where do I start? I'm overwhelmed. You know? No. And this is like, I'm just sharing it because it's the Lord's place. It all mean, what are the circumstances? It says, what are the circumstances? What just happened? And so this is, what are the lies the enemy is telling me? That's the second part. The third one is How am I feeling about this? There's an index with 200 500 how I'm feeling this because a lot of times you may be feeling like 50 different ways. This is how I'm feeling. Okay? And then it says, And this is what Jesus says about it. And the Holy Spirit just download scripture. And I just like this is what Jesus says about it. This is what Jesus says about it. And this is what he says about it. And then on the other side is adoration, confession Thanksgiving supplication, the axe prayer thing. Yep. This those are all important parts of prayer. They are in my prayer closet with me. Because I cannot go operate in my flesh in a world that is broken. I so much want to be filled by His Spirit, armored up like in Ephesians six that I have on the full armor of God. So that when I go into a situation I am Lord, You are speaking through me you will use me and then I will just be an instrument for your glory. I gotta constantly remind myself remove myself. It isn't him and he came About every single person I encounter, whether that person is walking with him or not, he cares. So how can I be his arms and feet and light and joy, and love if I'm not staying? You know, he says, I am the vine, you are the branch Remain in me and you will bear much fruit, but apart from me, you will do nothing. That's right, I want to be, I want to be making a lot of fruit. Remember, even is gonna happen if I am tethered, but I am anchored in the vine. And so I spend a lot of time because there's so many things I can fix and solve. And I'm like, Lord, all right, you got to take care of it, and I'm gonna rest in you, but I gotta be prayed up. So Amen. Amen. And that. That's my point, you know, communication with God is key ladies key. And we all need to have that place where we know that we're going to go to the Lord every day. It's not just when problems come that you go to Him in prayer. No, you develop that relationship and you pray continuously. And if it means taking a designated area where you walk by in your house every day and say, I need to get in that room. I haven't been in there all day. Because we shouldn't let the day go by that we're not praying and communicating to our Heavenly Father. That is how he's going to speak to us. That is how he's going to change our life. That is how he's going to prepare us for the future for what he wants to do in and through you. So please, ladies, make it a point to get this prayer closet. Down. I go in my pantry every day. And I know it sounds funny, but I have a walk in pantry. And I can go in there and I can shut out the world. And because usually it's my kitchen being my domain, but the pantry is that place where I shut the door and block everything else out. And I just focus in there. And I go to the Lord in prayer. And I talked to him. I was in there three times already today. So it's important ladies, right? It's important to be in our prayer closet. So though, Candace, so through all of this communication with the Lord and His 20 year journey, this is so exciting to say that God brought you to now a new acting place. Now you are in faith based only and you are a voice. God's given you a voice to help tell stories to help others share their stories, and you want to be His hands and His feet. And so like I say, God has been preparing you it doesn't happen overnight. Ladies, it's a constant daily walk with the Lord. And before you know it, you're walking right into your beautiful purpose that God has prepared just for you. So Candace share about that, you know, you're now you're in faith base. I know we have to be closing up in a minute. But it's like, here we are. So talk about now you're doing what God has called you to for him?  Well, I pray that he's, I mean, he's still working on me, I you know, He who began a good work in us will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus, that's Philippians, one, six, so he's still working on me. There's prayers that he hasn't answered yet, or he's answering in some phenomenal way that I can't even fathom, which I'm excited about to see how he's going to work. And in 2018, he opened the door for me to go into faith based entertainment. And I said to him, Lord, if you ever call me back into this industry, may I honor you? And that's what you know, there are people who do not do secular work, and God uses them to minister to people on those sets. Okay. So I tried to look at the content. I tried to look at the message I tried to see what is the point that they are writer is trying to get across what is the director's intent? And I read up on it, and he's opened some doors for me, that her clearly his, his not my doing that had become directly from him. And I you know, there's a saying I'm saying, sometimes I just smile and look up and go, Yeah, that was you, God, that was you God. And that's it. You know, because I go, Yeah, that was you. And so he's to Psalm, Psalm 18, verse 30, says, God's way is perfect. Yeah. So well, maybe back 20 years ago, you were doing it the way of the world but God's way is perfect. And now you're in faith based God's way is perfect. All the Lord's promises are true. Psalm 1830. Yes. Well, I hear you know, I'm working on the faith based crime drama, vindication. I have a recurring role on that, which is fun. It's not like the normal dramatic roles I play. It's a quirky OCD character. I love it. I got to do this TV pilot with Karen Abercrombie of the War Room, and Cameron Arnett of overcomer and and hopefully that'll get picked up. I'm supposed to be working on a film called Love one another about racism and how we deal with it in the church. So I'm thankful for that. But in the meantime, I mean, I'm not I'm not anxious, I'm not nervous. I'm just like, Lord, bring me to whatever you want to close doors, open doors. And in the meantime, I wouldn't go back to praying. That's why I pray and I flood, I don't let the world in so much. If I'm not listening to uplifting Christian music, I'm listening to my Bible app on, you know, on my head, that I'm listening to women, faith based writers who are encouraging, you know, your identity in Christ, and you're embracing everything that God has for you. And that's what we need to do women is embrace everything that God has for us keep our eyes fixed on the Lord, right? Yeah, it's a focus. It's fixed on the Lord. How do you do that? You're in His Word. You're talking to him. So yes, Candace, so we have to wrap it up. But I just want you to give that encouragement right now to the woman that's listening right now. What can you speak into her life, about moving into all the fullness that God has for her? Well, the first thing I would say, know that the Lord loves you, intimately. He is intimately acquainted with you, He knows every hair on your head, he has your name engraved on the palm of his hands. So seek him before you turn on the television or anything else. Go to his word, before you call up a friend and want to complain about something, go to him and say, Lord, you know how that stung that hurt that bothered me. And just have him fill you up with how tremendously he loves you and wants a relationship with you. And then surround yourself with godly women who were chasing after Jesus. prayer ministry this morning with a group of women. And I am in constant prayer. Like I have time phone calls throughout the day that I pray with different women around the world because we're in different time zones. People who are pursuing Christ, because we live in a broken world, but we are to be the salt and light. And it's hard to be salt and light, if we're not being constantly filled up with him. So I have to say in saturate yourself in the word, pray, pour out your heart to Him, there's nothing he doesn't know. Just pour out your heart to Him, He will FILL you and give you tremendous joy in the midst of some very hard circumstances. And if you if you need a buddy, call, somebody you know, is a prayer warrior, who was falling hard after Christ, to say I need your help to lock arms with me. And we will go to battle together. And that's what I want to encourage. Amen. And thank you for that encouragement, Candace. And just as Candice connected with women, world leaders, we love that God brought her to this amazing group of women. And that's why we're here ladies is to be that help to you to reach out in all these different areas. There's women walking through what you're walking through, there's women that are here, just to be helped other women. We're here as a as a way to help each other and in Canada, so wonderfully, was led by the Lord to be here doing this podcast right now as an encouragement to you. Maybe God has a story in your life that you're going to share somehow, some way in, in our magazine, and in a book that we're putting out or whatever it may be. But God has a way to use each and every one of you to do not doubt that. If your old way of living is leaving you feeling spiritually dull and dead inside, then it may be time for you to surrender everything to Jesus, just like Candace did. She knew that time that things were not going in this direction that her life was going with the world. God didn't want that for her. So she surrendered. And she changed her heart. And God gave her this passion to serve others, and now she's doing it for him. And we are so grateful that you shared. I wanted to share a scripture portion that I thought was so cool. And kind of goes right along with what we're talking about Canvas. It says our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts in order to make certain that what you hope for will come through then you will not become spiritually dull or indifferent. Instead, you You will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God's promises because of their faith and endurance. That's Hebrews 611 and 12. So in your sphere of influence, ladies think about that. Candace is sphere of influence became her husband and family and then those that God connected her to at that time, and then he opened up her world. And now she's doing all of this faith based way of reaching the loss for Jesus. So whatever your gift that God has given you, it may not look like canvases, it's your own. A verse that I heard Candace share in a past podcast that I wanted to share too, is Colossians 317, which says, Whatever you do, in word or deed, do it for His glory. So we just want to share that with you as well and encourage you with whatever you're doing, just make sure you're doing it for the Lord Jesus Christ with the right heart and the right content. So in closing, I just want to share with you all that we have a magazine that just launched recently, it's a monthly magazine. And if you are looking for extra encouragement, and just a word from the Lord, there's scriptures in here this is put out by women, it's called voice of truth, which comes out every month, and put out by women, all kinds of wonderful nuggets inside that will inspire you encourage you in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you can receive your free monthly copy by going to women world leaders.com. And there you can go to the Contact Us section, and put all your information in and we will be happy to start sending you your copy of voice of Truth magazine. Ladies, you can also join us on our Facebook group where we interact and comments. And it is a private group so just asked to be invited in. Also we have the website, women world leaders.com, where if you need prayer, or if you need another woman to come along beside you, we can help you with that. So just put in a prayer request. And we have tools there ladies. So these are open and available to each and every one of you, wherever you are. We just love you. We want to help you and from his heart to yours. We are women moral leaders, Candace Kirkpatrick. I thank you so much for being there. And you can find Candice Kirkpatrick at...hat is your website? candacekirkpatrick.com Candacekirkpatrick.com There you go. So I'm sure she would love an encouraging word as well. So all content is copyrighted and cannot be used without expressed written consent. God bless you all and have a wonderful day.    

She waited years for her breakout role as the 80-year-old praying grandmother in War Room. The long journey was full of hard work, determination, and soul searching before God seemed to finally say, "You're ready." He hand-delivered the opportunity that helped launch award-winning actress and storyteller, Karen Abercrombie, onto the grand stage she performs from today. Hear her compelling story and be energized to fulfill your God-given destiny as well. Karen Abercrombie has played recurring characters on OWN’S series, ‘Delilah’ and AMC’S, series, ‘Turn’. She has a long list of professional stage credits – including Off-Broadway performances – to her name. In 2018, Karen formed Earth Mother Entertainment LLC, an independent film production company. Her first film, ‘Discarded Things’ has garnered five Best Actress awards for Karen's role in the film, two Best Picture awards, and three Best Supporting Actor awards. ‘Discarded Things’ is currently playing on Amazon Prime, Pure Flix, YouTube TV and a few other streaming platforms. Read more at www.karenabercrombie.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron Arnett discusses his upcoming movie, FIRST RESPONDERS, in honor of First Responders Day and the impact of being involved in the making of this movie. Cameron plays the lead role as a first responder who is affected by the trauma of his job over time and struggles with PTSD. Cameron shares how first responders are heroes and how they and their families are affected by the job. In Addition...Some of his most recent projects are Running The Bases, The Author, Saving Grace, Vindication, Responders, Making Him Famous, Grace By Night...and the list goes on.Cameron is also an international speaker and the founder of Childless Dads, Saving Destinies through which he has authored A Good Man: A Child's I Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Story Book Series, as well Christ Over Career, a global movement calling the Church back to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, placing Him and keeping Him at the helm.Through Camy Arnett Production Studios (CAPS), he and his wife, BJ Arnett continue to occupy an ever growing space within the content building of faith and family friendly films. For more, you can find him at CameronArnett.com, or follow him on Facebook and IG @cameronarnettactor.ABOUT CAMERONAs An Actor...​Cameron Arnett is an award-winning actor in television, film, and theater hailing from Port-Au-Prince Haiti. He is also an author, speaker, film director, and producer and voice over artist. Cameron has appeared on just about every major network. Past television credits include NBC's Miami Vice, Fox's Star Trek: The Next Generation, ABC's China Beach and Doogie Howser MD, VH1's Single Ladies, and Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns.Today Cameron travels an average of thirty weeks a year shooting faith based and family friendly projects. He has appeared in at least 28 films in the last eight years alone. Recent past successes include his role as Dr. Furst inI Still Believe, Seventeen Magazines #1 Romantic Movie of the Year, Thomas Hill in Overcomer, the Kendrick Brothers' #1 family film for 2019, Sam Sr. in Mattie: The Discovery, Solomon Grant in Karen Abercrombie's Discarded Things, Bill in The Challenger Disaster, and Logan Evans in Champion. Mattie: The Discovery is also Cameron's directorial debut.Cameron was awarded Actor of the Year by the International Christian Film and Music Festival for 2020, and nominated for the same award in 2021. He received a best supporting actor award for Discarded Things at the Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival in 2021, and many other awards for acting and directing throughout the years.​To book Cameron contact: Proverbs31Management@gmail.com

First Responders is an inspirational movie that celebrates the vitality of marriage and the bonds of friendship, which carry our film's firefighters, police, and EMTs through their challenges. The movie tells the story of Karen Williams, a trauma therapist, who has witnessed firsthand the special courage that shapes those who work in emergency services. But then her husband, a career firefighter, returns from a life changing blaze. Karen discovers that a degree, along with years of counseling first responders, has done little to personally prepare her to help her husband's battle with PTSD. Unable to see a path to save her marriage, she turns to God and celebrates the truth that through Him all things are possible. Perhaps no one knows this better than the brave men and women who provide emergency services: the ones we call “first responders.”In theaters Oct. 24, 25, 2022 Haitian born actor, author, speaker, and director Camy "Cameron" Arnett carved out a successful career in arts and entertainment in the late '80s and '90s. He continues to gain momentum and influence in the industry.Cameron was awarded 2020's Best Supporting Actor for his role in DISCARDED THINGS by CIFF, the Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival. He was named ICFF's 2020 Actor of the Year by the International Christian Film and Music Festival. He was also nominated for Movieguide's 2020 Grace Prize for Most Inspiring Performance for Movies for his role in OVERCOMER. Most recent appearances include Season 2 of Vindication, Jarod O'Flaherty's episodic faith-based crime-drama series. He also plays a lead role in the upcoming feature RUNNING THE BASES and appeared in the BET + Original Redeemed. He has appeared in publications including Fox News, Movieguide and on the cover of January 2020's Believer's Voice of Victory. Past television credits include NBC's Miami Vice, Fox's Star Trek: The Next Generation, ABC's China Beach and Doogie Howser MD, VH1's Single Ladies and Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns.More recent film successes include his roles in I STILL BELIEVE (Seventeen Magazines #1 Romantic Movie of the Year), OVERCOMER (the Kendrick Brothers' #1 Family Film for 2019), MATTIE: The Discovery, (Cameron's directorial debut), Karen Abercrombie's DISCARDED THINGS, THE CHALLENGER DISASTER, CHAMPION and the five Dove.org Award-winning, Stand Your Ground. Cameron has also appeared in THE WAGER, TULSA and ORDER OF RIGHTS. TULSA has been seen in Regal Theaters around the country and is the second highest grossing self-distributed film. Soon to be released are ANGELS UNAWARE, PREACH, ELEANOR'S BENCH and DON'T SAY MY NAME. Today, Cameron is the CEO of Camy Arnett Production Studios (CAPS), a television, film and entertainment company. He is the producer and director of the CAPS originals, Jesus Is My Booski, BJA Today, and Pivotal Times. He and his wife, Mrs. BJ Arnett, are executive producers of their first feature film, MATTIE: THE DISCOVERY. They are also the producers of the films DESTINED TO LOVE YOU and HOSEA: AN UNDYING LOVE. The Arnetts are also the founders of Saving Destinies, a nonprofit that is raising and uniting people who are providing opportunities and resources to the born, unborn, disabled, aged or defenseless. https://firstrespondersmovie.com/https://www.cameronarnett.com/

Episode 197 of the Unscripted Podcast is with Cameron Arnett Cameron Arnett is an award-winning actor in television, film, and theater hailing from Port-Au-Prince Haiti. He is also an author, speaker, film director, and producer and voice over artist. Cameron has appeared on just about every major network. Past television credits include NBC's Miami Vice, Fox's Star Trek: The Next Generation, ABC's China Beach and Doogie Howser MD, VH1's Single Ladies, and Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns. Today Cameron travels an average of thirty weeks a year shooting faith based and family friendly projects. He has appeared in at least 28 films in the last eight years alone. ​ Recent past successes include his role as Dr. Furst in I Still Believe, Seventeen Magazines #1 Romantic Movie of the Year, Thomas Hill in Overcomer, the Kendrick Brothers' #1 family film for 2019, Sam Sr. in Mattie: The Discovery, Solomon Grant in Karen Abercrombie's Discarded Things, Bill in The Challenger Disaster, and Logan Evans in Champion. Mattie: The Discovery is also Cameron's directorial debut. ​ Cameron was awarded Actor of the Year by the International Christian Film and Music Festival for 2020, and nominated for the same award in 2021. He received a best supporting actor award for Discarded Things at the Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival in 2021, and many other awards for acting and directing throughout the years. ​ In Addition... ​ Some of his most recent projects are Running The Bases, The Author, Saving Grace, Vindication, Responders, Making Him Famous, Grace By Night...and the list goes on. Cameron is also an international speaker and the founder of Childless Dads, Saving Destinies through which he has authored A Good Man: A Child's I Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Story Book Series, as well Christ Over Career, a global movement calling the Church back to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, placing Him and keeping Him at the helm. Through Camy Arnett Production Studios (CAPS), he and his wife, BJ Arnett continue to occupy an ever growing space within the content building of faith and family friendly films. For more, you can find him at CameronArnett.com, or follow him on Facebook and IG @cameronarnettactor. For more information about Cameron visit - https://www.cameronarnett.com/ Check out the new film First Responders - https://firstrespondersmovie.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronconrad/support

Grief & Trauma Expert  | Author | Speaker | Sexual Abuse Advocate | Psychotherapist.These are a few of the titles that describe me. If you throw wife, mom, granny, Bible teacher, and avid sports fan into the mix that would about complete the picture.The truth is, life is tough and sometimes really bad things happen. I know because I've had my share--- from abuse to divorce to financial hardship, and loss. But one of the things you'll hear me say frequently is, “life happens to all of us, but the true story is told in how we respond to what has happened.”There's no way I could have known as a 14 year old girl living through sexual abuse that my pain would or could be used to help others. But that's exactly what it means “to give beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness” Isaiah 61:3.Have you ever had difficulty connecting in meaningful relatinships because of your past trauma? Ever felt like you were being suffocated by the secret you were holding? I get it. I've been there. That's why I'm passionate about helping women suffering in silence learn to live in perfect peace. Through my work I share my story of triumph over childhood sexual while equipping and encouraging the women I serve.I want women to know they do not have to live in the shadows of abuse. They do not have to remain silent about their trauma for fear of not being believed. I know all too well how it feels to hide in plain sight, to be hyper vigilant, and to feel disconnected during times of intimacy with the one you love. I also know healing is indeed possible and life can flourishYou may have heard me on popular radio show or podcast including Saving Grace Podcast, Grace Café, Ralph Cooper Show, The Review with Joy & Company, Women of Power Radio Show, Marketer's on a Mission and others.I've interviewed a long list of women of faith on my radio program The Pearls of Wisdom Show with Katherine Barner including Erica Tazel, Wendy Blight, Susie Larson, CeCe Winans, Karen Abercrombie, Melanie Few Harrison and others. The show has ceased production, but you can listen to show archives here.I earned my BA in Psychology from Spelman College, my M.Ed. in Counseling from the Univeristy of North Texas and am certified as an ICISF crisis responder, Clinical Trauma Specialist, and trained EMDR practitioner.When I'm not consulting with clients, creating content for the women I serve, prepping for a speaking engagement or writing, you can find me hanging out with my family and closest friends.  My husband and I call Houston, TX home and are blessed to be parents to 4 adult children and 1 amazing granddaughter.

Katherine Barner is a Grief & Trauma Expert, Award-Winning Author, and Licensed Psychotherapist. with nearly 30 years of professional experience in the mental health field working with local and state law enforcement agencies, domestic and sexual violence crisis centers, persons with substance abuse disorders, those with severe and persistent mental illness, and the homeless population. Katherine is owner of KRB Unlimited LLC, a full service counseling, coaching, and consulting firm with two signature programs including Sisters Speak Up Society, and the Living Beyond Loss Academy. Through her company she specializes in equipping Black women survivors of childhood sexual abuse as well as individuals recovering from significant loss with the skills to pursue and achieve, mental, emotional, and spiritual health leading to more productive and peaceful lives. With her engaging, powerful, and down to earth communication style, Katherine has entertained and challenged audiences across the country as a national motivational speaker, Bible teacher, Emcee, and Host. As past producer and editor of both her own weekly radio broadcast and podcast Katherine brought fresh insights and relevant conversations to the airwaves. Through her radio broadcast, The Pearls of Wisdom Show with Katherine Barner she interviewed a long list of women of faith including international gospel artist CeCe Winans: award winning actresses Karen Abercrombie and Erica Tazel; award winning authors, Wendy Blight and Susie Larson, along with many others. Her podcast, Sister Survivors highlighted conversations to equip and empower survivors of sexual abuse. Katherine received her BA in Psychology from Spelman College, and M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of North Texas. She is a certified as an ICISF crisis responder, Clinical Trauma Specialist, and trained EMDR practitioner. Katherine's Links: Book link: https://www.livingbeyondloss.org/GHMIG?r_done=1 Website: https://www.katherinebarner.org Social Media: https://www.instagram. com/mrskatspeaks Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

We get excited every time we get the chance to talk with Karen Abercrombie! Don't miss this exclusive interview about Karen's new film "Hope Lives," streaming on Pure Flix now. We'll dive into the importance of this film in today's age and why it's deeply personal for Karen.

Cameron Arnett is an award-winning actor in television, film, and theater hailing from Port-Au-Prince Haiti. He is also an author, speaker, film director, and producer. Cameron has appeared on just about every major network. Past television credits include NBC's Miami Vice, Fox's Star Trek: The Next Generation, ABC's China Beach and Doogie Howser MD, VH1's Single Ladies, and Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns. Today Cameron travels an average of thirty weeks a year shooting faith based and family friendly projects. He has appeared in twenty films in the last seven years alone. More recent successes include his role as “Dr. Furst” in I Still Believe, Seventeen Magazines #1 Romantic Movie of the Year, Thomas Hill in Overcomer, the Kendrick Brothers' #1 family film for 2019, Sam Sr. in Mattie:  The Discovery, Solomon Grant in Karen Abercrombie's Discarded Things, Bill in The Challenger Disaster, and Logan Evans in Champion.  Mattie: The Discovery is also Cameron's directorial debut.Cameron was awarded Actor of the Year by the International Christian Film and Music Festival for 2020.Camy “Cameron” Arnett is currently the CEO of Camy Arnett Production Studios (CAPS). CAPS is a television, film, and entertainment company dedicated to the mission of captivating the airwaves through sound programming, presenting viable family friendly alternatives, and providing a principle centered variety to a broad market.  Under Cameron's leadership, CAPS has produced television shows such as Jesus Is My Booski, It's Pivotal and BJA Today. In addition, Cameron and his wife BJ Arnett have produced and directed their first feature film, Mattie: The Discovery, a CAPS production. It is the first installment of a trilogy and has garnered awards at film festivals nationwide.  He is a dynamic speaker and host with expertise in the areas of finance, leadership, accountability, and activism. Having started out as a regular host on the talk show Atlanta Live, Cameron is a former producer and co-host of the syndicated The Christian View (TCV).He is the founder of Saving Destinies: A Redefinition of Life Movement and the published author of the first in a series of children's books, A Good Man: A Child's I Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Story (A Saving Destinies Series).  Having left L.A. at the height of his acting career to live out a life of faith, Cameron has lived in Atlanta, GA since 1998 and has not looked back. He is married to the love of his life, BJ Arnett and together, they are the parents of a blended family of five wonderful children. BJ Arnett is a Producer, Director, Costumer/ Wardrobe Stylist Buyer and Educator of over 40 years. Former NBC 11 Alive Noonday anchor and entertainment/lifestyle reporter, Mrs.BJ Arnett is no stranger to the film and entertainment industry. As host and associate producer of Employment Line and Primetime for Georgia Public Television, additionally, TV69, (now CW) with Community, Beat of the City and Soul of Atlanta, BJ is familiar with investigative reporting and producing with her current talk shows BJA Today produced by Camy Arnett Production Studios and This Day with BJ Arnett. Past film credits include Made in Heaven and Marc Pease Experience as well as Adrenaline and Grantham Rose, in which BJ plays the daughter of Marla Gibbs, who portrays Rose. One of her favorite roles was playing DeAndria Keanna Kelly, alongside her husband, Cameron Arnett in the five time Dove Award winning film, Stand Your Ground. She was also head of costuming, designing the leading lady's notorious red suit. BJ just completed the film Tulsa where she plays a tough director of social work. She is known as the "go to person" for connecting with other industry professionals and discreet guidance in fashion, film and television. She has also served as Public Relations Director, VP of Membership and continues to sit on the board of directors for WIFTA, Women In Film and Television Atlanta for the past 3 years as co – chair of the Gala committee team. BJ Arnett also sits on the Programs Committee for the largest film festival in the country, Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. With her company, Model Majesty, LLC, she trains and books production talent for fashion, film and television events. She and her husband, director, producer, and actor Cameron Arnett, are executive producers of their first feature film Mattie: The Discovery and producers of the film Destined to Love You. BJ is also an associate producer of The Challenger Disaster. Together, she and her husband serve on Union City, Georgia's Mayor's Faith Initiative Committee, The Global Media Summit Board of Directors and she is mentor to numerous women across the country with Model Majesty, LLC. Mrs.Arnett, has an MBA, BA in Fashion Merchandising and an AA in Fashion Design. She is currently an assistant professor in fashion merchandising at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia where she is a millennial workplace development specialist, the founder of Fab Lab - a retail training space, the founder of New York City student “Trends and Tours” fashion excursion and the creator of the very first HBCU Fashion Week which has initiated partnership between fashion, art, film and entertainment industries through a series of workshops and panel discussions.

This episode was 100% a God appointment!  I received an email the night after the first day of the NRB Convention from Cameron Arnett's company asking if I would like to interview him.  I had one of two times available on the last day of the Convention and obviously it worked out!  He is such an amazing man of God and I am so excited for you to hear his heart behind the work he does, and also about the beautiful relationship he has with his wife, BJ.   Cameron Arnett is an award-winning actor in television, film, and theater hailing from Port-Au-Prince Haiti. He is also an author, speaker, film director, and producer. Cameron has appeared on just about every major network. Past television credits include NBC's Miami Vice, Fox's Star Trek: The Next Generation, ABC's China Beach and Doogie Howser MD, VH1's Single Ladies, and Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns.  Today Cameron travels an average of thirty weeks a year shooting faith based and family friendly projects. He has appeared in twenty films in the last seven years alone. More recent successes include his role as “Dr. Furst” in I Still Believe, Seventeen Magazines #1 Romantic Movie of the Year, Thomas Hill in Overcomer, the Kendrick Brothers' #1 family film for 2019, Sam Sr. in Mattie:  The Discovery, Solomon Grant in Karen Abercrombie's Discarded Things, Bill in The Challenger Disaster, and Logan Evans in Champion.  Mattie: The Discovery is also Cameron's directorial debut. Cameron was awarded Actor of the Year by the International Christian Film and Music Festival for 2020.  In Addition...  Camy “Cameron” Arnett is currently the CEO of Camy Arnett Production Studios (CAPS). CAPS is a television, film, and entertainment company dedicated to the mission of captivating the airwaves through sound programming, presenting viable family friendly alternatives, and providing a principle centered variety to a broad market. Under Cameron's leadership, CAPS has produced television shows such as Jesus Is My Booski, It's Pivotal and BJA Today. In addition, Cameron and his wife BJ Arnett have produced and directed their first feature film, Mattie: The Discovery, a CAPS production. It is the first installment of a trilogy and has garnered awards at film festivals nationwide. He is a dynamic speaker and host with expertise in the areas of finance, leadership, accountability, and activism. Having started out as a regular host on the talk show Atlanta Live, Cameron is a former producer and co-host of the syndicated The Christian View (TCV). He is the founder of Saving Destinies: A Redefinition of Life Movement and the published author of the first in a series of children's books, A Good Man: A Child's I Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Story (A Saving Destinies Series).  Having left L.A. at the height of his acting career to live out a life of faith, Cameron has lived in Atlanta, GA since 1998 and has not looked back. He is married to the love of his life, BJ Arnett and together, they are the parents of a blended family of five wonderful children.  Anchor Verses:  Psalm 37 Proverbs 3:5-6 Joshua 1:9 Joshua 24:15 Connect with Cameron: IG: https://instagram.com/cameronarnettactor Fb: https://m.facebook.com/realcameronarnett/ Website: https://www.cameronarnett.com Camy Arnett Productions FB: https://m.facebook.com/camyarnettproductionstudios/ Website: https://www.camyarnett.com Pure Flix: www.pureflix.com

Women World Leaders' Candace Kirkpatrick is a faith-based actress in television and film, but her career wasn't always focused on faith-based films.   Candace shares her story of surrendering her career choices and receiving God's provision of a lifetime dream. This podcast interview will inspire you and encourage you in your own journey of faith to always do what is right. (Originally aired Feb. 2021)   ******** Kimberly Hobbs   Welcome to empowering lives with purpose. And I'm your host, Kimberly Hobbs. I'm the founder of Women world leaders. And we are just so happy that you are here today and I'd love to welcome our guest, Candace Kirkpatrick. Welcome, Candace. Candace Kirkpatrick   Hello there. Thanks for having me, Kimberly, I'm happy to be here. Kimberly Hobbs   And we are so happy that you've joined us. And ladies, we are happy to all come together and for a greater purpose. Our purpose here with these podcast series is to encourage you, strengthen you and empower you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. So a verse that I always love to open up with is Ephesians 210, talking about us being God's masterpiece, because each one of us are his masterpiece. But today I want to open with our verse from women, world leaders, which is right there. Ephesians 320, unto him, who's able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all we can ask or imagine, according to the power that's at work within us. And we truly believe ladies that when you allow that power of the Holy Spirit to work within each and every one of you, God is going to do exceedingly, abundantly above what you can imagine in your life. So to start off, today, I want to share a little bit about our guest, Candace, she is first and foremost a Christ follower. And she is a wife, a mom, she loves to serve Jesus in her calling, which is acting, she's an actress. So as a well known actress in film, and television, Candice has a story behind it all, where she is now in what she is doing in her industry, and how she is here on this podcast to encourage each and every one of you. That's what we're all about is encouraging, right? And we do that by sharing our stories. And God has given us each a story. We believe that with all of our heart, so what is your story? And hopefully you'll be thinking about that today. As Candace shares a little bit about her story. Her parents were divorced at a young age, she was only like four. And they dropped her at nursery school where she began acting in the first grade. And she loved it so much. She continued acting all throughout school, and she graduated high school valedictorian of her whole class. Then she received a full ride on to college, where she studied the arts. And she got received a bachelor's and a master's while at college, and also graduated valedictorian of her college. And that's an achievement. Candace. That's amazing. We are so happy to have you. Man, she started attending top acting schools. She got an agent, she moved to New York, where she started doing different things with her career. She's done shows abroad in London. And she's really, she's received recurring acting parts on soap operas. And all of this, she's done as her faith and walk in Christ continued to grow. So in her love of this industry, some of her acting brought her to various parts. And I wanted to start here and let Candace open up about this. All of the sudden change that God was speaking to her in her life through receiving some of these parts that she was auditioning for. So Candace, please share with us a little bit about that. Candace Kirkpatrick   Hi, okay, great. Um, after I got my master's, I was at one program for my Bachelor's a different program for my master's, where I did years of Sanford Meisner training. Then I moved to New York got the agent, like you said, and I was doing a lot of work off Broadway and traveling around the world doing shows, including London, as you said, as well as Ukraine. And then I was getting small parts and TV and film these little bitty recurring roles, nothing substantial. But when I came back from my show in London, that is when I started getting more larger roles. And one of them my agent had set me up for a role that had come from Toronto. And it was a huge success in Toronto. And he said, you know, they'd like to see you do take over one of the roles, and I went and saw it. And it was offensive. And I can't say anything nice about it. And so I spoke with my agent and said, I'm sorry, I can't do that. And he's like, Oh, you need to it's very successful. It's very popular. And I said, Have you seen it? And he said, No, I haven't. And I said, please see it. And then he said, You need to separate your religion from your work, oh, boy hurt. And I said, What you go see it, and then we'll discuss it. But that didn't go over very well, then I was also getting some roles, and now in larger roles in TV, and film. And I didn't even know my character, I didn't have a problem with the the character I was portraying the message that the audience would take away what you know, I didn't agree with. And, again, I went to my agent, and he was like, Well, if you won't do it, we'll get somebody who will somebody else who will. So at one point, I honestly thought, oh, I should go ahead and do this. And then I can take that money and use it for something that would honor the Lord. And the Lord spoke to me very clearly, to obey is better than sacrifice and in your can, in your case, Candace, to obey is better than compromise. I don't want you to compromise. Obedience, which is interesting, that word obedience, because I hope I come back to it at the end. Because that's something you know, just radical obedience. So I just laid this script before the Lord and I was like, Lord, I want to honor you, I want my life to honor you. And so some of the things that I was looking at, in that I was reading that before I had just thought was brilliant writing. Now, it was, um, I'm causing this tension in my in my spirit. Because I saw this as even though you could say, I mean, there are a lot of incredible writers. But unless you know who you're grounded in, in the bore, what comes out May not be edifying, and will not be building up of anyone or giving you a message of hope. And so that is when I seriously, I met with pastors and others to say, Okay, I need Godly counsel right now. Because, as you said, I had I started acting when I was three before I even got into first grade. And then I had done that my entire life for, you know, through middle school, elementary school, high school, college graduates. So to say, Lord, are you calling me away from this? And that is when he surrounded me with some prayer warriors. Kimberly Hobbs   Wow. Well, that that's huge. Because you are at a point in your life where you are like, Okay, do I sacrifice, the love of my life, what I was doing, to walk away, like you said, and not compromise in this, you know, World of this career that I've built, and then follow after God's heart. And so I'm sure that struggle was there, and you needed women to surround you and pray for you and, and others. So, so you did you, you sacrificed, and you became a mom, you raised a family, you started doing some things through these this 20 year journey of moving away from your career at this point for just a little bit, although I think you're going to share with us some of the things that happened through those 20 years, which are pretty cool. So let's go there. Candace Kirkpatrick   All right. Well, I am sure much counsel, as I said, from pastors, as well, as I had, I was leading some women's prayer, prayer ministries and Bible studies. As I was praying about exiting this industry, and two women that I was very close with came over almost every day to pray with me that I would just delight myself in the Lord that I would love what he had for me, and then I would trust him. And so I was newly married at the time, so I invested in my marriage, we decided worried about having a family, I didn't want anyone raising my family as you stated, you know, I was four when my parents got divorced. And we went between back and forth between our parents. So I wanted to make sure that I was intentional in my children's lives that no one else was raising them. And so during that time, I just continued to pray, Lord, use me however you wish to use me. So I continue to teach. I think I have taught Bible for more than two decades, I was leading prayer ministries within their schools. And I was writing and directing place for searches, as well as like, I did this huge, musical, as well as play for churches. And I was also directing their vacation bible school during the summer and helping write scripts or rewrite scripts and direct for that God was Kimberly Hobbs   still giving you those, those desires of your heart to play them out. But it was just in a different role right now, because you were now a wife and a mom. And so you had the best of both worlds being able to do this, but doing it as a wife and a mom, but I think that's beautiful. Candace Kirkpatrick   Yeah. And, and also, I do think it's important. I mean, you know, when he says, Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he's old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22, six, Amen. Yes. And so I think, to get the word in the child is important. Mm hmm. And I, and I think to, for kids to have a love for the Lord. They can't be just do's and don'ts, Do this, don't do this, don't do this. But when you open up the world to them, like to me, when I read the Bible, it leaps off the page, I just invade everything. It is a live action adventure. And so when you are doing that, and you're presenting these writing scripts, or something where you're bringing the Bible to life, then you're opening up a world for them, to hopefully fall madly in love with the Lord and with His Word. And that was, My desire is that not just my own children, but children at their schools, because I was directing for their schools as well, and for the churches and stuff like that, that they have this love for God. So Kimberly Hobbs   I love that about you, Candace, you are passionate about pouring into others through what you do. And you found that way to do it while you were raising your children because of the importance of pouring in. And one of the ways I know you are very passionate about studying in the Word, and being a mom in teaching your children about this. But another area that you are passionate in, in why you are where you are today, walking with the Lord talking with the Lord, is because of the importance of prayer in your life, Candace. And because of that importance, I know that somebody's near and dear to you in the movie, the War Room, which, again, you had your ties in with that movie, but you, you developed your own prayer room, in your home. And I thought, wow, this is really neat, where you go to that prayer room on a regular basis, you communicate with the Lord, you have two sides of this closet set up. So I wanted you to share with the women right now the importance of prayer in our life and why it brings us on to what we can do for the Lord, how we can serve Him if we're in communication with him. Candace Kirkpatrick   Yes. My prayer closet is extremely important to me. And I need to I really want to clarify this. I have been a prayer warrior for as long as I can remember, it's it's breathing to me, I want to be in constant communion with the Lord. Because as Peter said, where else where we go, Lord, for you alone have the word of life. So there's nowhere else I can go. But a tragedy happened in my family in 2018. And it just sent me level on the floor before the Lord. And I mean, you know, I couldn't even draw breath it was and so I can't even describe it. And then I realized, you know, I was not just praying for exams and friendships and you know, for my kids and safety and protection, I was praying on a far deeper level. Okay. And when you mentioned the War Room, I was not a part of that film at all. But I have done. I'm doing a TV pilot with Karen Abercrombie, who is plays Miss Claire of the War Room. So she is an incredible, amazing woman. And I need to share that she is more fiery more passionate in real life than she is in that film. So that just gives you an idea what she is like she's phenomenal. And her passion for the Lord is line love it. Kimberly Hobbs   I love it. I just have to share this because now that you brought that up in women, world leaders, we in our Facebook group every day we write empowering words to encourage and strengthen the women. And I have shown Miss Karen Abercrombie, who what is her name and the move is Clara, this Clara. I have played that that stint in the kitchen over and over I put it on women world leaders, because when when I get riled up and I'm writing, you know, and I'm passionate about something I'm saying and I'm like we are going to prayer over this or we're doing this, I put that clip on the bottom. And it just inspires the lady. So I'm tickled just like Candace Kirkpatrick   you should know she's more passionate than that character. Oh my goodness. And so randomly, she just calls me to send me love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love. So anyway, I love that I'm blessed because of her. But anyway, because that movie prompted me with this tragedy to make a prayer closet. And that's what I did. So I shared I don't have a luxury have a very small closet. I didn't like take out all my clothes. I just moved everything over. And I have two walls. One is praying how God views work. And there are hundreds of scriptures hundreds of how important work is to God. You know, the he has created work in advance for us to do you know, he has already got it. And I don't want to miss what he's called me into. You know what I mean? Right? All these things lined up and he's already purposed for it. I want to be Lord, I'm here. I'm here. willing vessel use me use me right here. But then my other side is praying for loved ones. Last ones, unsaved ones, families with going through health issues, cancer, tragedies, death, rebellious children, divorces everything. And so I have each side, plastered with scriptures like almost from the floor to two thirds of the wall. That's beautiful. And then I have ticker tapes running. One is a prayer request and one is a praises. And then I've got about 10 or 15 books in there devotionals that I do along with my Bible. And I journal I want to promote this here. I'm promoting you see this. And in pew. This is a guided discipline in prayer. Because it helps you because a lot of people don't know, like, where do I start? I'm overwhelmed. You know? This is like, I'm just sharing it because it's the Lord's placed on me. What are the circumstances? It says, what are the circumstances? What just happened? And so this is, what are the lies the enemy is telling me? That's the second part. The third one is How am I feeling about this? There's an index with 200 500 I'm feeling this because a lot of times you may be feeling like 50 different ways. This is how I'm feeling. Okay. And then it says, And this is what Jesus says about it. And the Holy Spirit just download scripture. And I just like this is what Jesus says about it. This is what Jesus says about it. And this is what he says about it. And then on the other side is adoration, confession, thanksgiving supper, supplication, the axe prayer thing. Yep. Those are all important parts of prayer. And they are in my prayer closet with me. Because I cannot go operate in my flesh in a world that is broken. I so much want to be filled by His Spirit, armored up like in Ephesians six that I have on the full armor of God. So that when I go into a situation I am Lord, You are speaking through me you will use me and then I will just be an instrument for your glory. Because ladies about me, I gotta constantly remind myself remove myself. Get him and he cares About every single person I encounter, whether that person is walking with him or not. He cares. So how can I be his arms and feet and light and joy? And love? If I'm not staying? You know, he says, I am the vine, you are the branch Remain in me and you will bear much fruit but apart from me, you will do nothing. That's right. I want to be I want to be making a lot of fruit. Man, girl, am I gonna happen if I am tethered by him anchor in the vine. And so I spend a lot of time because there's so many things I can't fix them solve. And I'm like, Lord, alright, you got to take care of it. And I'm gonna rest in you, but I got to be prayed up. So Kimberly Hobbs   Amen. And that. That's my point. You know, communication with God is key ladies key. And we all need to have that place where we know that we're going to go to the Lord every day. It's not just when problems come that you go to Him in prayer. No, you develop that relationship, and you pray continuously. And if it means taking a designated area where you walk by in your house every day and say, I need to get in that room. I haven't been in there all day. Because we shouldn't let a day go by that we're not praying and communicating to our Heavenly Father. That is how he's going to speak to us. That is how he's going to change our life. That is how he's going to prepare us for the future for what he wants to do in and through you. So please, ladies, make it a point to get this prayer closet. Down. I go in my pantry every day. And I know it sounds funny, but I have a walk in pantry. And I can go in there and I can shut out the world. And because usually it's my kitchen being my domain, but the pantry is that place where I shut the door and block everything else out. And I just focus in there. And I go to the Lord in prayer. And I talked to him. I was in there three times already today. So it's corny ladies, right? It's important to be in our prayer closet. So though, Candace, so through all of this communication with the Lord in His 20 year journey, this is so exciting to say that God brought you to now a new acting place. Now you are in faith based only and you are a voice. God's given you a voice to help tell stories to help others share their stories, and you want to be His hands and His feet. And so like I said, God's been preparing you it doesn't happen overnight. Ladies, it's a constant daily walk with the Lord. And before you know it, you're walking right into your beautiful purpose that God has prepared just for you. So Candace share about that, you know, you're now you're in faith base. I know we have to be closing up in a minute. But it's like, here we are. So let's talk about now you're doing what God has called you to for him? Candace Kirkpatrick   Well, I pray that he's, I mean, he's still working on me, I you know, He who began a good work and us well carried on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus, that's Philippians, one, six, so he's still working on me. There's prayers that he hasn't answered yet. Or he's answering in some phenomenal way that I can't even fathom, which I'm excited about to see how he's going to work. And in 2018, he opened the door for me to go into faith based entertainment. And I said to him, Lord, if you ever call me back into this industry, may I honor you? And that's what, you know, there are people who do not do secular work, and God uses them to minister to people on those sets. Okay. So I look, I did look at the content, I tried to look at the message I tried to see what is the point that the writer is trying to get across what is the director's intent, and I read up on it, and he's opened some doors for me, that her clearly his, his not my doing, that had become directly from him. And I you know, there's a saying, sometimes I just smile and look up and go, Yeah, that was you. God knows you God. And that's it. You know, because I go, Yeah, that was you. And so he's to Kimberly Hobbs   do it. Psalm. Psalm 18, verse 30, says, God's way is perfect. Yeah. So maybe back 20 years ago, you were doing it the way of the world but God's way is perfect. And now you're in faith based Godwin's perfect. All the Lord's promises are true. Psalm 1830. Yes. Candace Kirkpatrick   Well, I he, you know, I'm working on the faith based crime drama, vindication. I have a recurring role on that, which is fun. It's not like the normal dramatic roles I play. It's a quirky OCD character. I love it. I got to do this TV pilot with Karen Abercrombie of the War Room, and Cameron Arnett of overcomer. Hopefully that'll get picked up. I'm supposed to be working on a film called Love one another about racism and how we deal with it in the church. So I'm thankful for that. But in the meantime, I mean, I'm not I'm not anxious, I'm not nervous. I'm just like, Lord, bring me to whatever you want to close doors, open doors. And in the meantime, I wouldn't go back to praying. That's what I pray. And I fled. I don't let the world in so much. If I'm not listening to uplifting Christian music, I'm listening to my Bible app on, you know, on my head, that I'm listening to women, faith based writers who are encouraging, you know, your identity in Christ, Kimberly Hobbs   and you're embracing everything that God has for you. And that's what we need to do women is embrace everything that God has for us keep our eyes fixed on the Lord, right? Yeah, it's a focus. It's fixed on the Lord. How do you do that? You're in His Word. You're talking to him. So yes, Candice. So we have to wrap it up. But I just want you to give that encouragement right now to the woman that's listening right now. What can you speak into her life, about moving into all the fullness that God has for her? Candace Kirkpatrick   Well, the first thing I would say, know that the Lord loves you, intimately. He is intimately acquainted with you, He knows every hair on your head, he has your name engraved on the palm of your hands. So seek him before you turn on the television or anything else. Go to his word before you call up a friend and want to complain about something, go to him and say, Lord, you know how that stung that hurt that bothered me. And just have him fill you up with how tremendously he loves you and wants a relationship with you. And then surround yourself with godly women who were chasing after Jesus, and have a prayer ministry this morning with a group of women. And I am in constant prayer. Like I have time phone calls throughout the day that I pray with different women around the world because we're in different time zones. People who are pursuing Christ, because we live in a broken world, but we are be the salt and light. And it's hard to be salt and light, if we're not being constantly filled up with him. So at the same saturate yourself in the world, pray, pour out your heart to Him, there's nothing he doesn't know. Just pour out your heart to Him, He will FILL you and give you tremendous joy in the midst of some very hard circumstances. And if you if you need a buddy, call it somebody you know, is a prayer warrior, who was following hard after Christ, to say I need your help to lock arms with me. And we will go to battle together. And that's what I want to encourage. Kimberly Hobbs   Amen. And thank you for that encouragement, Candace. And just as Candice connected with women, world leaders, we love that God brought her to this amazing group of women. And that's why we're here ladies is to be that help to you to reach out in all these different areas. There's women walking through what you're walking through, there's women that are here, just to be helped other women. We're here as a as a way to help each other and in Canada, so wonderfully, was led by the Lord to be here doing this podcast right now as an encouragement to you. Maybe God has a story in your life that you're going to share somehow, some way in, in our magazine in a book that we're putting out, or whatever it may be. But God has a way to use each and every one of you to do not doubt that. If your old way of living is leaving you feeling spiritually dull and dead inside, then it may be time for you to surrender everything to Jesus, just like Candace did. She knew that time that things were not going in this direction that her life was going with the world. God didn't want that for her. So she surrendered. And she changed her heart. And God gave her this passion to serve others, and now she's doing it for him. And we are so grateful that you shared. I wanted to share a scripture portion that I thought was so cool. And kind of goes right along with what we're talking about Canvas. It says our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true, then you will not become spiritually dull or indifferent. Instead, you We'll follow the example of those who are going to inherit God's promises because of their faith and endurance. That's Hebrews 611 and 12. So in your sphere of influence, ladies think about that. Candace is spheres of influence became her husband and family and then those that God connected her to at that time, and then he opened up her world. And now she's doing all of this faith based way of reaching the loss for Jesus. So whatever your gift that God has given you, it may not look like canvases, it's your own. A verse that I heard Candace share in a past podcast that I wanted to share too, is Colossians 317, which says, Whatever you do, in word or deed, do it for His glory. So we just want to share that with you as well and encourage you with whatever you're doing, just make sure you're doing it for the Lord Jesus Christ with the right heart and the right content. So in closing, I just want to share with you all that we have a magazine that just launched recently, it's a monthly magazine. And if you are looking for extra encouragement, and just a word from the Lord, there's scriptures in here, this is put out by women, it's called voice of truth, which comes out every month, and put out by women, all kinds of wonderful nuggets inside that will inspire you encourage you in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you can receive your free monthly copy by going to women world leaders.com. And there you can go to the Contact Us section, and put all your information in and we will be happy to start sending you your copy of voice of Truth magazine. Ladies, you can also join us on our Facebook group where we interact and comments. And it is a private group. So just ask to be invited in. Also we have the website, women world leaders.com, where if you need prayer, or if you need another woman to come along beside you, we can help you with that. So just put in a prayer request. And we have tools there ladies. So these are open and available to each and every one of you, wherever you are. We just love you. We want to help you and from his heart to yours. We are women moral leaders, Candace Kirkpatrick, I thank you so much for being here. And you can find Candice Kirkpatrick at what is your website?

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Expanding Your Search is beyond honored to welcome actor Cameron Arnett to the show!Camy “Cameron” Arnett is a Haitian born actor, author, speaker, and director carved out a successful career in arts and entertainment in the late '80s and '90s. He continues to gain momentum and influence in the industry.Amongst many other awards and nominations, Cameron was awarded 2020's Best Supporting Actor for his role in Discarded Things by CIFF, the Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival and was also nominated for Movieguide's 2020 Grace Prize for Most Inspiring Performance for Movies for his role in the movie, “Overcomer.”His most recent appearances include Season 2 of Vindication, Jarod O'Flaherty's episodic faith-based crime-drama series.In our time together, Cameron and I discuss his lengthy acting career and the shocking turn his character Joe Anderson takes in this season of “Vindication.”*******Bio on our guest:Haitian born actor, author, speaker, and director Camy "Cameron" Arnett carved out a successful career in arts and entertainment in the late '80s and '90s. He continues to gain momentum and influence in the industry.Cameron was awarded 2020's Best Supporting Actor for his role in Discarded Things by CIFF, the Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival.He was named ICFF's 2020 Actor of the Year by the International Christian Film and Music Festival. He was also nominated for Movieguide's 2020 Grace Prize for Most Inspiring Performance for Movies for his role in Overcomer. He was also very recently the guest speaker for The Pregnancy Resource Center fundraiser in Stockbridge. He just returned from shooting the film First Responders on Sunday.Most recent appearances include Season 2 of Vindication, Jarod O'Flaherty's episodic faith-based crime-drama series.He also plays a lead role in the upcoming feature Running the Bases and appeared in the BET + Original Redeemed.He has appeared in publications including Fox News, Movieguide and on the cover of January 2020's Believer's Voice of Victory.Cast television credits include NBC's Miami Vice, Fox's Star Trek: The Next Generation, ABC's China Beach and Doogie Howser MD, VH1's Single Ladies and Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns.More recent film successes include his roles in I Still Believe (Seventeen Magazines #1 Romantic Movie of the Year), Overcomer (the Kendrick Brothers' #1 Family Film for 2019), Mattie: The Discovery,(Cameron's directorial debut), Karen Abercrombie's Discarded Things, The Challenger Disaster, Champion and the five Dove Award-winning, Stand Your Ground.Stopping for directions and links to our guest:*******Guest Website: https://vindicationseries.comGuest Website: https:/cameronarnett.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cameronarnettactorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronarnettactorFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/vindicationseriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vindicationseries*******Expanding your search and stopping for directions is a podcast for growing our circles of connections and knowledge together through positive conversations and encouraging communications.*******https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12985720https://facebook.com/expandingsearch/https://instagram.com/expandingsearch/https://twitter.com/expandingsearch/https://bit.ly/34ptz6yhttps://www.amazon.com/Brent-Bailey/e/B0849TKGWMhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm8178665https://www.linkedin.com/in/revbrentbailey/License CCLI:Copyright License11183063 Size AStreaming LicenseCSPL045649 Size AMusic provided byhttp://BenSound.comSupport the show (https://directionchurch.churchcenter.com/giving)

Expanding Your Search is super excited to welcome Candace Kirkpatrick to the show!Candace Kirkpatrick is an award winning actress who “commands attention whenever she is on stage.” She pursues excellence with integrity and breathes such life and vitality into each of her roles.Currently she can be seen as Janet in the faith-based crime drama “Vindication" and Sister Anne in the tv pilot "Angels Unaware” and she will also appear in the upcoming films "Running the Bases," "Love One Another," "Hard Road to Happy," and the animated sitcom, "A Few Good Miles." Her passion is telling powerful stories that truthfully express the human condition while showing there is great beauty in redemption. She gives God the praise for His faithfulness.In our talk, Candace and I discuss her character Janet on “Vindication, Season 2” and her thoughts on how God can use entertainment to reveal Himself to others.*******Bio on our guest:Pursuing excellence with integrity, Candace Kirkpatrick is an award winning actress who “commands attention whenever she is on stage.” “She breathes such life and vitality into each of her roles.” Candace is method-trained in Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, and Sandy Meisner with more than 50 stage plays under her belt. Upon graduating from the Asolo Conservatory with her MFA and equity card, she moved to New York City to continue training and acting off-Broadway, regionally, and internationally in addition to small roles on the big and small screen. After continually being asked to separate her “religion” from her work or if “you won't do this, we will find someone else who will,” Candace sought wise biblical counsel and after much prayer, left the business. She and her husband raised a family while Candace continually wrote and directed for schools and churches. After more than two decades, she has returned to the industry doing print work, audio books, industrials, voiceovers, tv, and film. She can be seen as Janet in the faith-based crime drama Vindication along with Todd Terry and TC Stallings and Sister Anne in the tv pilot Angels Unaware with the gifted Karen Abercrombie and Cameron Arnett; she will also appear in the upcoming films Running the Bases, Love One Another, Hard Road to Happy, and the animated sitcom, A Few Good Miles. She is scheduled for several other films which have been postponed due to Covid. Her passion is telling powerful stories that truthfully express the human condition while showing there is great beauty in redemption. She gives God the praise for His faithfulness. Colossians 3:17Stopping for directions and links to our guest:*******Guest Website: https://vindicationseries.comGuest Website: https:/candacekirkpatrick.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/candace.kirkpatrick.5851Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candacekirkpatrickactressFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/vindicationseriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vindicationseries*******Expanding your search and stopping for directions is a podcast for growing our circles of connections and knowledge together through positive conversations and encouraging communications.*******https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12985720https://facebook.com/expandingsearch/https://instagram.com/expandingsearch/https://twitter.com/expandingsearch/https://bit.ly/34ptz6yhttps://www.amazon.com/Brent-Bailey/e/B0849TKGWMhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm8178665https://www.linkedin.com/in/revbrentbailey/Available oniHeartRadioApple PodcastsYouTubeRokuAppleTVFireTV*******License CCLI:Copyright License11183063 Size AStreaming LicenseCSPL045649 Size AMusiSupport the show (https://directionchurch.churchcenter.com/giving)

Candace Kirkpatrick is a method-trained actress with a BFA and MFA from Florida State University. While working in NYC, God called her out of the film/tv industry as she was continually asked to compromise her faith. After 2 decades, the Lord opened the door for her to return doing work that honors Him. She can presently be seen as Janet in the faith-based crime drama Vindication; as Sister Anne in the tv pilot Angels Unaware with Karen Abercrombie and Cameron Arnett; and Heather Gray in Running the Bases. She can be heard on audiobooks, audio dramas, and soon the delightful sitcom A Few Good Miles as Beth Miles. Last year Candace created the short film, SORRY with Sharonne Lanier that did very well in the faith-based film festivals. Presently, she has a comic short that is running in festivals. By His grace, Candace has several more features that she is tied to which will shoot this year.

Karen Abercrombie is an award-winning actress, producer, storyteller, singer, songwriter and so much more. After her break-out starring role as Ms. Clara in the 2015 faith-based blockbuster "War Room," she became a household name internationally. Today, she has her own production company and she's on a mission to share her gifts and her faith with the world. In this episode, she discusses her latest project, the critically acclaimed movie "Discarded Things" which she co-wrote, produced, and starred in. Other topics she discusses with Dr. mOe include: Acting classes with Angela Bassett and Judi Dench Growing up in church Being typecast after "War Room" Forgiveness and redemption Foster kids Being a reformed party girl :-) Watch "Discarded Things" for free on YouTube or stream it on Amazon Prime or Pureflix. Contact Karen to host a screening of her movie at  

Welcome to COFFEE with Kim with Special Guest Karen Abercrombie. Topic: Up Close with a Real Prayer Warrior ("Miss Clara" from the movie War Room) On the next "COFFEE with Kim" meet the real prayer warrior who played the role of "Miss Clara" in the War Room, Karen Abercrombie!  We know Karen as an award-winning actress, but she is also a singer-songwriter, a Parent's Choice Award-winning storyteller, an accomplished filmmaker, and she has so many new things to tell us about.  Join us live ...Monday, July 12 at 10:00 am ET as Kim and Karen sit and have COFFEE talk! Enjoying the Conversation?  Subscribe to the Show!  Visit the COFFEE with Kim Show Page at www.up2meradio.com to learn more about the network, the show, Host Kim Crabill and guests. This show is a production of Up2Me Radio in coordination with the Media Team of the Roses and Rainbows Ministry.  Visit the ministry at www.rosesandrainbows.org You can find, like and share us on Facebook at Up2Me Radio, follow us on Twitter @Up2Meradio and on Instagram at Up2Me.Radio Thank you for tuning in!  

Guest Linker Karen Abercrombie is an Award-Winning Actress and Storyteller. Karen's role in the movie War Room is truly a reflection of who she is off camera. Karen shares with us her story, wisdom, and joys of using her God-given gifts and talents. To watch this #LAWTALK click here: https://youtu.be/txvtfIK8-3A LINKING ALL WOMEN, GENERATION TO GENERATION Home Location: MILWAUKEE, WI For Story Submission Email: info@linkingallwomen.com To Link On the Go, follow at:

We talked to the award winning actress Karen Abercrombie who starred in a new movie called Discarded Things, which follows the life of Grace Wyatt. Grace finds herself thrown out of her lavish academic world and into the harsh reality of teaching at-risk youth, she begins to find emotional restoration as she gets to know the teens she is helping. Next, we talked to Brian Bird who is the executive producer for the show When the Heart Calls. This show is about community, love, and people working together. Last, Adam Holts joins us for some Plugged In movie reviews.

You May Have Seen this actress, writer, producer, activist, speaker, master story teller, and jazz singer in the movie War Room, as well as TURN, The Vampire Diaries, Alley McBeal and Judging Amy. It’s KAREN ABERCROMBIE!

Actress Karen Abercrombie stunned audiences across the world when she starred in the 2015 hit film "War Room," portraying Miss Clara, an octogenarian with a deep passion and desire for God. Listen to her share her testimony, her journey to Hollywood and so much more.

Shari Rigby, a former model who represented numerous companies such as Mercedes Benz, Humira, American West Airlines, Suzuki, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Cox Cable, got her start in acting as a lead in the Dove award winning music video, “Slow Fade,” by Casting Crowns. She also appeared in The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. Her feature films include Not Today which received seven awards including an IFFF Spirit Award and Best Justice Film, October Baby named one of the “Top 15 Impressive Box Office Performances of 2012” by CNN, and leading roles in the upcoming films Boonville Redemption (starring Diane Ladd, Ed Asner), Wildflower (starring Cody Longo and Nathalia Ramos), The Journalist (starring Sharman Joshi and Stephen Baldwin), Extraordinary (starring Karen Abercrombie, Leland Klassen and Lindsley Register), and Overcomer (starring Alex Kendrick, Priscilla Shirer and Aryn Wright Thompson). Shari co-wrote her biography, Beautifully Flawed, with Claire Yorita Lee, which was published in Feb. 2015, and the screenplay has been completed. Recently, Shari has completed a new 7 day devotional titled, Pursue The Passion, for the re-release of The Passion Of The Christ. Shari's directing debut was for her book trailer for Beautifully Flawed, which she co-wrote and produced. This short film launched Shari into writing and directing several pieces such as, Birdie's Song, a short film nominated for 8 awards at the 168 Film Festival. Lassies for the Salvation Army, The Church That Never Sleeps for the Dream Center, and Pursue The Passion short video for FOX/ICON just to name a few. Shari is currently the Executive Producer, Writer and Director for the Dream Center television show currently airing on Daystar and has recently been made the Director of Broadcast Media for the Dream Center. Shari continues writing on her book series, 3M’s – Mother, Mother-in-Law and Me and Ladies Don’t Smoke, all part of theBeautifully Flawed brand. Shari's passion is about tell stories that move, inspire and move people into action. Shari is the founder of “The Women In My World,” a women's group focusing on identity, purpose, ministry, serving others and living life in Hollywood. Shari speaks on these topics and has spoken to over 70,000 people and counting. Shari’s passion is serving others by creating and sharing powerful stories of individuals overcoming the odds. Related Links: WEBSITE: ShariRigby.com INSTAGRAM: @sharirigby TWITTER: @sharirigby FACEBOOK: /sharirigby

Comedian Michael Jr. has appeared on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central, and was in the movie War Room. On his national comedy tours, Michael packs venues over 800,000 people each year. On this episode, Michael Jr. talks about the movie "Selfie Dad" where he plays Ben Marcus healthy, happily married with two beautiful kids, and a successful career as a reality TV editor that’s going through a mid-life crisis. The Selfie Dad movie cast includes comedian- Chonda Pierce, veteran actor James Denton of the Good Witch, Karen Abercrombie from War Room, Shelby Simmons; Ava on Disney’s "Bunk'd.", and singer- song writer Jamie Grace.

Have you ever wondered how Jennifer puts on her makeup blind? Or what to do when you feel paralyzed by depression? Listen in as Jennifer spills the beans with Laura Story, Karen Abercrombie, and Michael O’Brien. This conversation was recorded live at a Fresh Grounded Faith conference in West Michigan. You’re going to get so much from it! SHOW NOTES: 413podcast.com/80

Karen Abercrombie shares another powerful message on the icuTalks stage.

Best known for her role as “Miss Clara” in the 2015 film War Room, Karen Abercrombie is an award-winning actress, storyteller, singer/songwriter, and motivational speaker. With credits spanning live-action and animated films and television shows, Karen recently formed her own production company, Tapestry Entertainment, which creates and produces uplifting, thought-provoking, positive entertainment for both the stage and the big screen.

Best known as Miss Clara – the feisty, Anna-like prayer warrior in the runaway hit film War Room – award-winning actress Karen Abercrombie joins Jonathan Bernis to discuss her miraculous audition for the role. Plus, Karen reveals how she portrays the close kinship between Jewish people and Christians as a sought-after Bible storyteller

Welcome to Episode 3 or Season 2.  In today’s episode, Karen Abercrombie reads her poignant article, titled “Out of Despair, the Gift of Life,” from the December 2016 issue of Houstonia magazine.  Karen writes about the tragic loss of her sister at the hands of a drunk driver.  For Karen, her story is also one of salvation.  Through her sister's donation of life-saving organs and tissue, over 80 lives were saved or enriched.  As part of this experience, Karen was deeply touched by the warmth and care her family received through relationship with Elena Mendoza, a Family Care Services Supervisor with LifeGift, in Houston, Texas.  Karen and Elena are photographed here, together.  We hope you enjoy.

James & Betty Robison, Karen Abercrombie

James & Betty Robison, Karen Abercrombie

The brothers Kendrick, both Alex and Stephen have come together to produce a film that America desperately needs right now.  War Room is a very open discussion on the power of prayer.  This topic is not one that our main stream media would discuss.  Their agenda seems to support the notion that being Christian is somehow politically incorrect. However, the apparent success at the box office of this film would support a different conclusion.  It would seem that it is very clear that people are afraid and don't know where to begin a process to lessen that fear. War Room offers that guidance.  Priscilla Shirer, in the lead role of Elizabeth, is a woman fighting with her husband and for her marriage when she finds an unlikely partner in an older, devout woman longing to share the power of prayer. Karen Abercrombie is Miss Clara, an elderly, godly woman who begins to  mentor Elizabeth.  Miss Clara knows about love, loss and fighting the right battles in the right way: by prayer.  Give me an hour a week and I will teach you how to fight the right way with the right resources, says Miss Clara.  Elizabeth learns how to direct her voice to God. The timing of this film could not have been better.  As Alex said, just look around.  There is a fight to win on every corner and this fight is for the very soul of our country.

This weekend we saw the hit movie, War Room. In this episode we discuss our thoughts about the movie and share lessons that we learned from it. This episode is sure to be highly entertaining and informative.