When I'm not writing, I enjoy supporting my kids activities, gourmet cooking, lounging by the fireside reading historical fiction and spoiling Tundra and Drifter, our two Great Pyrenees dogs.
I'd like to meet:
CALENDARBLOG TALK RADIO (www.blogtalkradio.com/godunplugged) -Here's what we've got coming up:
May 29 – Power Testimony with Recording Artist Heather Powers
Singer/songwriter Heather Powers draws inspiration from a troubled past. Her compelling life saga includes assault, rape, addiction, divorce, emotional breakdown and utter brokenness. While her story is often incomprehensible, she focuses not on the trauma, but on the amazing restoration and redemption she has experienced. Powers has shared the stage with the likes of Huey Lewis and The News.
June 5 – Growing Up Cash– Recording Artist Joanne Cash
With twenty-six historic recordings under her belt, the acclaimed autobiography My Fears Are Gone, continuous concert appearances and lineage to one of music's most famous families, Joanne Cash has countless tales to tell. But more than artistic accolades, her slew of collaborations with brother Johnny Cash and having spent several years working at the historic House of Cash hit making factory, the singer/songwriter extraordinaire is driven by a deeper sense of eternal purpose, despite times of trial and seasons of straying.
June 12 – Realizing Your Dreams with Life Coach Janet Daughtry
For over 25 years, Janet has had the distinct privilege to speak into women’s lives. Whether, pastoring, teaching, speaking at seminars or life coaching, She loves encouraging women to be all they can be for God’s purpose in the earth. Her heartbeat is for women to believe in themselves, to dream, discover and pursue their God given dreams and destinies.
June 19 – Life After DC Talk - Kevin Max
Kevin Max was the lead vocalist for the trend-setting Christian rock band dc Talk. The group found phenomenal commercial success in both Christian and general market circles, selling more than 8 million records worldwide. Their innovative blend of hip hop, rock, pop and Gospel garnered them four Grammy Awards and an incredible 16 Dove Awards. They had two platinum and three gold albums. Despite the colossal success of the trio, Kevin Max abandoned that celebrated security to better express his artistic freedom, and as a solo act, he has truly found his independent voice.
June 26 – Where Have All the Good Men Gone? – Author Angie Kiesling
Angie has worked in the Christian publishing industry since 1985 as an author and editor. A former religion writer for Publishers Weekly and Religion BookLine e-newsletter, she frequently reported on spirituality trends and religion book publishing. Angie is the author of numerous books, including Skizzer, Where Have All the Good Men Gone?, Jaded: Hope for Believers Who Have Given Up on Church but Not on God, and Soul Deep: Prayers and Promises for Cultivating Inner Beauty. She also ghostwrote Live Like a Jesus Freak, the popular follow-up to D.C. Talk's bestseller Jesus Freaks.
CHECK OUT THESE ARCHIVED SHOWS:
To listen to the shows in the archives, visit http://www.blogtalkradio.com/godunplugged and click on “Archived Segments†and then select the month.
“Overcoming Adversity†— Champion Water-Skier Kristi Overton Johnson
“Greater Gold†— Olympic Gold Medalist Brandon Slay
“Dealing with Griefâ€â€” Recording Artist Tammy Trent
“Overcoming Addiction†— Joseph Rojas from Seventh Day Slumber
“Publishing Tips†— Literary Agent Chip MacGregor
“True Love and Acceptance†— Recording Artist Bryan Duncan
“Restoring Order†— Organizing Expert Vicki Norris
“Life Changes†—Chrissy Katina from ZOEgirl
“Trusting God†— Gold Medalist Cat Reddick
“Inner Beauty†— Actress Nancy Stafford
“Unconditional Love†— Author Susan Meissner
“Surviving Cancer†— Author Janet Thompson
“Facing the Dragon†— Former Meth Addict David Parnell
"An Amazing Transformation" - Vince Lichlyter from Jonah33SPEAKINGSeptember 13,2008 - HIBBING, MN: Hibbing Area Women's RetreatNovember 15, 2008 - CRYSTAL, MN: Women's Tea at Cornerstone Church
October 9-11, 2009 - Brainerd, MN: Crossroads Church Women's Retreat
Music:
Love music of all kinds, rock, hip hop, blues and classic, mostly from the Christian genre. Some of my favorites are Brandon Heath, Leeland, Brett Rush, Jonny Lang, Third Day, Kutless, Toby Mac, Natalie Grant, Bryan Duncan, Superchick, Amanda Falk, Casting Crowns, Building 429 .... I could go on forever.
Movies:
Epics all the way. I love historical films, you know the big gut-wrenching ones with a powerful story line.
Television:
My lifestyle doesn't give me a ton of time for watching TV, but I am absolutely addicted to the series "24". And, I'll admit it, I'm an avid "American Idol" watcher... shhh!
Books:
I am the author of three books:
MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS
MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS
Savor your own favorite moments surrounding the Christmas season as you catch a glimpse into the humorous, lighthearted, and spiritually poignant memories of some of your favorite personalities from all walks of life, including actors, athletes, musicians, politicians, and authors.
My Favorite Christmas will inspire you with down-to-earth and heavenly stories that provide you with a moment to reflect on what matters most - the joys of faith and family - amidst the rush and hustle of the Yule season.
All royalties will be donated to Feed the Children, an international, non-profit relief organization with a mission to deliver food, medicine, clothing and other necessities to individuals, children and families who lack these essentials due to famine, war, poverty or natural disaster.
HOW DO YOU KNOW HE'S REAL: CELEBRITY REFLECTIONS ON TRUE LIFE EXPERIENCES WITH GOD
HOW DO YOU KNOW HE'S REAL: CELEBRITY REFLECTIONS ON TRUE LIFE EXPERIENCES WITH GOD
"How Do You Know He's Real?: Celebrity Reflections on True Life Experiences With God" is the first installment of a planned three-book series. Released in April by Destiny Image Publishers, author Amy Hammond Hagberg's new book contains 34 real-life stories about celebrities who know God is real because of their personal relationship with Him.
Well-known sports, film, TV, and music celebrities talk candidly about such topics as miracles & prayer, marriage & healing, success & despair, abortion & sex, addiction & death, forgiveness & salvation, joy & love and more. This collection of stories is in stark contrast to many of today's depressing, tragedy-focused headlines that feature some athletes and movie stars. In this encouraging and uplifting book, Christians blessed with professional career success share their very personal stories about life in the spotlight-and love in God's light.
HOW DO YOU KNOW HE'S REAL: GOD UNPLUGGED
HOW DO YOU KNOW HE'S REAL: GOD UNPLUGGED
"God Unplugged" shares the profound real life journeys and dramatic encounters with the living God by young celebrities. The book addresses issues that young people deal with, like insecurity, anger, peer pressure, addiction and self-esteem. Always inspirational and often miraculous, "God Unplugged" is a must-read for those who desire to go deeper in their relationship with God.
HOW DO YOU KNOW HE'S REAL: GOD FOR ALL GENERATIONS (available September, 2007)
FOR MORE INFO, SEE MY BOOK NEWS IN THE "ABOUT ME" SECTION TO THE RIGHT OR VISIT MY WEBSITE, WWW.HESREAL.COM
Heroes:
Jesus Christ, My husband Craig and kids - this last year I haven't been easy to live with and they keep hanging in there.
