Cia: Contagious Influencers Of America

When you make history in Hollywood, you know you’re doing something right. Angel Studios’ Original Feature Film, “His Only Son,” is the first theatrical release that has been crowdfunded in entertainment history. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, chats with the CEO of Angel Studios, Neal Harmon, ahead of the film’s big screen debut on March 31st. The movie tells the Biblical story of Abraham and Isaac. David also peels back the curtain on the studio that was behind the popular “The Chosen” series and its successful business model that puts the decision making in the fans hands. More info on “His Only Son” can be found here, just in time for Easter. #HisOnlySon #AngelStudios #TheChosen

Be a fly on the wall and listen to real Hollywood stories from the pros! Ever wonder how some iconic TV shows became a hit? Well nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Butch Hartman, creator of Nickelodeon's The Fairly OddParents and his wife, Julieann, to talk about their time in tinsel town and their new passion project, “The Garden”. It's a Christ-centered children’s cartoon that’s teaching the gospel in a simple, fun, and entertaining way for the next generation!  The animated series will live on “The Garden” App that launches on April 1st. You can even virtually attend the live event by registering here. The app gives kids 24/7 access to every available episode and exclusive curriculum, games, and songs. Butch and Julieann also chat about “The Garden Children’s Bible” that’s illustrated by Butch, and their first album called “Songs From The Garden.”  #TheGardenCartoon #ButchHartman #FairlyOddParents #DannyPhantom

Does it ever feel like moms would be better off with 8 arms to juggle all that’s asked of them? Well Paula Faris is reminding mothers that “You Don’t Have to Carry It All.” That’s the name of the award-winning journalist’s latest book. After creating CARRY Media in 2022 to support the 35 million working moms in America, Paula is now giving practical and insightful steps for those moms feeling overwhelmed. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, catches up with the former ABC news anchor and “The View” co-host about her book. He finds out why moms are feeling the “mom guilt,” how to stop it, and why it’s time for companies to realize the power of moms in the workplace. #PaulaFaris #CARRYMedia #YouDontHaveToCarryItAll

The Queen is in the house! The queen of Christian fiction that is. Karen Kingsbury has more than 25 million copies of her award-winning books in print and many of them have been developed into Hallmark Films and major motion pictures. The latest is the best-selling “A Thousand Tomorrows,” which is now adapted into a Pure Flix series that is streaming now. It’s a captivating love story between two rodeo stars whose love must face the ultimate challenge. Nine-Time Emmy winner, David Sams, sits down with not only Karen, but her son, Tyler Russell, who helped co-write the series. The two talk about their dynamic mother-son relationship that is taking their projects to the next level. Plus, they also discuss their latest book, “Being Baxters,” and starting their very own production company. Karen Kingsbury Productions just completed work on Karen’s next feature film called “Someone Like You.” #AThousandTomorrows #KarenKingsbury #PureFlix

Actress, singer, now children’s book author! Chrissy Metz, best known as Kate Pearson on TV's previous hit show “This Is Us” is adding to her resume with a new children’s book called “When I Talk To God, I Talk About You.” It’s co-written with her songwriting boyfriend, Bradley Collins. But just how did they meet? Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, chats with both about their love story and what inspired them to write this book about prayer. Chrissy and Bradley also collaborated to create a collection of lullabies to accompany the book called “Prayed For This Day” and say it all started on a dating app.  #WhenITalkToGod #PrayedForThisDay #ChrissyMetz

Have you ever wondered what Jesus would say if he had his own TED Talk? Well, newsflash! He basically already gave us one. It’s called “Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.” Dr. Robert Jeffress breaks down this popular sermon in his book, “18 Minutes With Jesus.” Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, finds out from Dr. Jeffress how you can take your Christian walk to the next level by understanding and following Jesus’ teachings. Sams also gets insight from the Dallas pastor and Fox News Contributor about the art of compromise and how to handle divisive topics. #RobertJeffress #18MinutesWithJesus #FirstDallas

It’s time to pull out those bellbottoms and tie-dye tops! We’re heading back to the 70s at the theaters for the movie “Jesus Revolution.” This is the latest project from film directors, screenwriters, and film producers, Jon and Andy Erwin, otherwise known as the Erwin brothers. The movie takes us back to a true story when a hippie-street-preacher (Jonathan Roumie best known as Jesus in "The Chosen") meets Pastor Chuck Smith (Kelsey Grammer) and together become the catalyst of a spiritual awakening. The Erwins sit down with nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, to talk about the movie, the movement and their journey to becoming filmmakers. Hear the history of the true story and behind the scenes moments that will uplift and inspire. In theaters February 24th. #JesusRevolutionMovie #ErwinBrothers #KelseyGrammer #JonathanRoumie

John Schneider is getting back to his roots where his career started, on stage! You probably know him from TV’s “Dukes of Hazzard” or “Smallville” or heard him on the Country music charts, but now on February 20th ONLY, you can see him in theaters starring in “The Confession.” So how did he end up in this Amish love story based off the best-selling book series by Beverly Lewis? Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, talks with John about being a part of musical that was recorded in front of a live audience. Plus, John opens up about his wife’s recent health challenges that has him doubling down on his faith. #JohnSchneider #ConfessionMusicalMovie #ChondaPierce #BeverlyLewis 

Award-winning comedian, Chonda Pierce, is used to being on stage in front of an audience, but this time instead of telling stories and making people laugh, she’s starring in a musical! “The Confession” is about an Amish love story and is based off the multi-million selling book series written by Beverly Lewis. It’s in theaters for one day only, February 20th. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, talks with Chonda about starring in this musical alongside John Schneider. He also catches up with the comedian about her recent move and embracing her current season in life. #ConfessionMusicalMovie #ChondaPierce #BeverlyLewis #JohnSchneider

In 1966 TIME Magazine posed a question on their magazine cover: “Is God Dead?” But just five years later their cover featured a psychedelic drawing with the words, “Jesus Revolution.” So what changed? The answer can only be described as a spiritual awakening. Pastor of the Harvest Christian Fellowship Church and author, Greg Laurie, was at the origin of it all as a young teenager in Southern California. Now his story is being portrayed on the big screen in the film “Jesus Revolution.” Greg invites nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, to his church office in Irvine, California to talk about his coming-of-age story. As Greg described he was “searching for all the right things, in all the wrong places” until he met a hippie-street-preacher and found love, hope and faith. “Jesus Revolution” is from the creators of “I Can Only Imagine” and is in theaters everywhere February 24th. #JesusRevolutionMovie #GregLaurie #FacesOfTheJesusRevolution

Having healthy boundaries isn't just a good idea, it's a God idea and can actually be an act of love. New York Times best-selling author, Lysa TerKeurst, is diving into that very idea in her latest book “Good Boundaries and Goodbyes.” Following her divorce, Lysa opens up with nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, about her relational struggles and how she is now setting healthy boundaries. Lysa shares how she’s committed more than ever to loving people without losing the best of who she is. Now, she’s helping you do the same! #LysaTerKeurst #GoodBoundariesAndGoodbyes #Proverbs31Ministries

In a stress-ridden society, life can often feel overwhelming and exhausting! But popular L.A. pastor Chad Veach is offering a solution: prayer. His latest book is called, “Worried About Everything Because I Pray About Nothing.” Chad lays out common hesitations involving prayer with nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, and gives practical advice to start praying regularly. So sit back, relax, and find spiritual comfort in prayer!   #ChadVeach #ZoeChurchLA #WorriedAboutEverythingPrayAboutNothing

Calling all women who want to grow spiritually but don’t seem to have enough time in the day. This podcast is for you! Angela Perritt is the founder and director of Love God Greatly, a non-profit international ministry for women. What started as a Bible study solution for a busy mom has now turned into an international mission to fight against biblical illiteracy. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, unravels countless stories about Love God Greatly’s 60 volunteer translators that provide their Bible studies and resources in over 35 languages to over 100 countries! Angela also talks about its “Young Women Love God Greatly Bible” designed especially for teens and young adult women. #LoveGodGreatly #LGGBibleStudies #TheGodWhoRestores

It’s that time of year for twinkling lights, hot cocoa next to a fire, and a Hallmark kind of romance! Well nine-time Emmy winner and host, David Sams, is getting to experience it ALL this season. Just weeks away from his Christmas-time wedding at his family lodge in Ohio, David is not only introducing you to his bride-to-be, Shelly Ann, but two other incredible women! Zahra Heydari is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the book “Stop The Bleeding: Your Emotional Rescue.” And Jackie Dorman is a matchmaker and relationship coach that can be found at lovestories.com. She also has a book out called “Married in 12 Months or Less.” The four sit down to discuss it all. In sharing David and Shelly Ann’s story, the hope is it can help you find your own. #LoveStories #MarriedIn12MonthsOrLess #StopTheBleeding

Do you ever feel like there’s a dark cloud looming over you? Well artist Katy Nichole has felt that pain and also knows it’s possible for that cloud to disappear! The young artist sits down with nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, to talk about her struggle with severe scoliosis, post-surgery complications and how she ultimately found healing and purpose. Katy also tells how social media first helped launch her now record-setting hit, “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)”. A brief video of that song on TikTok went viral, and now well over 150 million people around the world have heard the chorus. Her latest single with Big Daddy Weave is called “God Is In This Story.”   #KatyNichole #InJesusName #GodIsInThisStory

Is there anything more synonymous with patriotic pride than the song “God Bless The U.S.A”? We can thank Grammy award-winning artist Lee Greenwood for that! Through genres and generations this song has become another national anthem and now is celebrating its 40th year. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, reflects with Lee not only about his most popular song, but also his decorated career. This Veteran's Day they also chat about Lee’s nonprofit work with the organization, Helping a Hero, and the popular and limited edition release of “God Bless The U.S.A. Bible.” #LeeGreenwood #GodBlessTheUSA #GodBlessTheUSABible #HelpingaHero #VeteransDay

Top female Christian recording artist, Tasha Layton takes a look at what God has done as she is heading from one tour to the next, working on a second book, releasing a full-length Christmas album called “This is Christmas,” and raising her two kids with her musician husband. It's go-go-go, but Tasha shares with nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, how she’s staying grounded knowing it's ok to drop some balls in the chaos of life. Tasha also talks about her prayer journal "Boundless" inspired by God's love and latest chart-topping single, “How Far”. #TashaLayton #HowFar #ThisIsChristmas #LookWhatYou'veDone

What would you do if given a second chance? At just 19 years-old, Michael Phillips was facing decades in prison on drug charges. But a judge gave him an alternate option: go to a special college program for adjudicated youth instead. Now Michael has reinvented himself as a pastor and education reform advocate working to dismantle the system that results in so many young Black men like himself going straight from school to prison. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, learns more about Michael’s incredible story that’s also detailed in his book, “Wrong Lanes Have Right Turns.” #LifePrep #MichaelPhillips #WrongLanesHaveRightTurns

“Let me tell you about my Jesus!” Those are the signature lyrics to Anne Wilson’s chart-topping, award-winning song that has catapulted her into the spotlight. But those words mean so much more to the 20-year-old than just career success. Anne shares with nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, her personal story of hope and healing after losing her older brother Jacob in a car accident. Singing in front of people for the first time at his funeral, that is where she found her calling. Anne tells how her dream of becoming an astronaut took a sharp turn and explains her Christian-country roots. She also gives insight into some of her current projects like her new single, “Hey Girl,” and her first book, “My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope”. #AnneWilson #MyJesus #MyJesusBook #HeyGirlNation

We’ve all heard the old saying “use a little wine for your stomach’s sake,” well now you can get all the benefits of red wine minus the alcohol, sugars, and calories in a single capsule. For the first time in Contagious Influencers of America history, nine-time Emmy winner David Sams is talking about an influential product! It’s called VINIA® and it’s a daily capsule uses the miracle superfood of red grapes to increase blood circulation and improve your health. Joining David is founder and CEO of BioHarvest, Ilan Sobel, and pastor O.S. Hawkins to talk about how to increase your energy and alertness and the power of the plants God created! Learn more about VINIA® at Vinia.com/Salem or call 800-450-8503. While VINIA® did not pay to be included in this podcast, the company is a sponsor of our sister radio show, KeepTheFaith. All medical/nutritional claims are the sole responsibility of VINIA®. As far as we know, there are no known contra indications for taking VINIA® with any drugs or medication. We do however r