Conversations with Joel

Joel chats with Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist about her early beginnings and exciting new projects, her Amazon series, The Baxter’s, and book turned movie, Someone Like You.Karen is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development with Hallmark Films and as major motion pictures.  

Clemson University football head coach, Dabo Swinney discusses his faith journey and testimony of victory with Joel.Swinney took over as head coach of the Clemson Tigers seven games into the 2008 season.  Swinney's team won national championships in 2016 and 2018. His 2018 Clemson Tigers have often been considered one of the greatest college football teams of all time. He is also the winningest head coach in Clemson football history.On September 8, 2022, Swinney signed a new contract extension that keeps him the head coach of the Clemson Tigers through the 2031 football season.Swinney is a Christian. He spoke of his conversion to Christianity when he was sixteen years old by saying, "And that was a game-changer for me. That’s really become the foundation of my life." Swinney has also said, "Coaching makes some of the things I’ve experienced in my life make sense to me. It allows me to use my life experiences to impact young people and to serve God through what I do. I’m very passionate about seeing young people graduate, mature and develop." 

Joel sits down with remarkable journalist and author Harris Faulkner to dive into her fascinating career.Harris is a multiple Emmy award-winning anchor for Fox News Channel in 2005. She currently anchors two daily daytime programs – The Faulkner Focus and serves as the co-anchor of Outnumbered. Harris joined FOX News Channel (FNC) in 2005 and previously anchored Outnumbered Overtimewith Harris Faulkner, which was number one in its time slot since its 2017 launch. She has received six Emmy Awards, including the 2005 awards for Best Newscaster and Best News Special.

Darryl Strawberry, once champion of the baseball field, transformed into a champion of faith and recovery! Hear his powerful testimony as he opens up with Joel about his journey from addiction to redemption.Darryl is an American former professional baseball right fielder who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball.  Though Darryl was extremely successful in his career, his personal life was plagued with addictions, abuse, divorces, cancer, jail-time and other issues. Today, his purpose and passion is serving the Lord Jesus Christ by speaking a message of hope and helping others transform their lives through the power of the gospel. Darryl travels the country speaking and bringing a message of hope and restoration in Christ.