Livin' The Bream Podcast

American Idol Finalist and Singer-songwriter Danny Gokey sits down with Shannon for a conversation on his latest album “Sound of Heaven.” Danny details his life as a father of four and how he is blending his love of travel and diverse food into his family's life. Plus, he shares how this album represents the way God can get you through any and every situation, and how his non-profit “Better Than I Found It” is empowering good-hearted individuals to pursue philanthropic work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much do we know about one of the least understood figures in the Bible? TV Personality and author Kathie Lee Gifford uncovers the story of King Herod's tyrannical rule and shares a message of hope and faith in her new book, Herod and Mary: The True Story of the Tyrant King and the Mother of the Risen Savior. Kathie Lee details the true story of Herod's evil ruling and suffering and contrasts it with the message of redemption carried by Jesus' mother, Mary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Shannon sits down with FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams and FOX News Contributor Mary Katharine Ham. They discuss the fallout from the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump and how the moment has fundamentally reset the state of the race for the White House and the tone of the election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we experiencing a modern-day 'Jesus Revolution?' Senior Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship Greg Laurie joins Shannon to discuss the need for another spiritual outpouring, and to preview the upcoming 2024 Harvest Crusade. Pastor Laurie shares the story of his hardships as a young man dealing with substance abuse, and how Christ changed his life during the Jesus Movement that occurred within the 70s. Later, he discusses how the spiritual revivals across college campuses today remind him of his experience, and why we need another 'Jesus Revolution.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court has made many important decisions in the last few weeks -- but it can be hard to understand exactly what's happening when legal jargon blurs the lines. Luckily, FOX News Legal Editor and former Director of Public Affairs for the Department of Justice Kerri Kupec Urbahn is here to explain exactly what the recent Supreme Court rulings mean, including one that massively impacts former President Trump, and what decisions we're still waiting to receive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite growing up in challenging circumstances, James Keyes was able to beat the odds and build a future of corporate success. Former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster James Keyes discusses his new book, Education Is Freedom: The Future Is In Your Hands, and shares how knowledge and curiosity open the doors to opportunity and success in our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anchor of The Faulkner Focus and co-host of Outnumbered Harris Faulkner joins Shannon to discuss her newest FOX Nation special, Vietnam: Footsteps Of My Father. Harris reflects on the patriotism, faith, and sacrifice exhibited by her father during his time serving in the Vietnam War. She discusses her experience walking her father's combat trail and emphasizes the importance of thanking the nation's veterans for their service so that we can enjoy the freedoms we do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

God specializes in the impossible and for the Unite US movement, the miraculous has only just begun. Shannon is joined by the Founder of Unite US, Tonya Prewett for a conversation on how faith, connection, and thousands of young adults inspired a movement of revivals across college campuses. Tonya also provides insight into her prayers and visions for the future of this spiritual evolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon revisits her conversation with Grammy-Award winning gospel artist and author, CeCe Winans on cultivating generational faith and believing in God despite your circumstances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While parents may think their children are doing well in subjects like math and reading, studies show that roughly 50% of students are performing at grade level. Learning Heroes Board Chair Tracie Potts explains how the nonprofit is helping parents to "go beyond grades" by providing families with resources to fill in children's learning gaps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison sits down with Shannon for a conversation about faith, politics, and his new book, Plans For Your Good: A Prime Minister's Testimony of God's Faithfulness. Prime Minister Morrison delves into his faith as an Evangelical Christian and explains how it has sustained him and influenced his leadership. He looks back on his journey to becoming Prime Minister and some of his toughest challenges while in office, from Chinese aggression to Covid-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Jackie Darby was a baby, she was abandoned in a rat-infested dump in Seoul, South Korea. Now, she aims to inspire other adopted children to find their identity Jesus Christ. Co-Authors Jackie Darby and Aixa de López discuss their new illustrated bilingual book, Whose Am I, and how God brought the two of them together through adoption. They also share how they're empowering families to have open and honest conversations about the adoption process, their relationships, and their faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon is joined by Christian singer-songwriter Matthew West for a conversation about his new book, My Story, Your Glory: Discover the Journey God Has Planned for You. Matthew reflects on his music career and details how he discovered his gift for storytelling. He also shares the inspiration behind his new devotional and how listeners can discover and live the stories that God has written for us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon is joined by Dr. Nicole Saphier for a conversation about her new book, Love, Mom: Inspiring Stories Celebrating Motherhood. Dr. Saphier opens up about her non-traditional path to becoming a mom and sheds light on the many ups and downs of motherhood. She emphasizes the importance of leaning on friends, family, and faith to get new moms through tough times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon is joined by Singer-Songwriter Rebecca St. James and Actress Candace Cameron Bure for a conversation about their upcoming film, Unsung Hero. Rebecca sheds light on the hardships she faced growing up and discusses how God gave her a platform through music at a very young age. Rebecca and Candace discuss why telling this story was so important to them and provide a behind-the-scenes look at what listeners can expect to see on the screen. Later, Candace discusses the rise of faith-based projects in the movie industry and why putting forth powerful Christian movies is so important to her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon is joined by Pastor Chris Bennett and his wife Julie Bennett for a conversation about their new book, Fighting for Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging. Julie opens up about her cancer diagnosis and the impact the battle with the disease had on her family and faith journey. She and Chris explain the importance of fighting for family and relationships during divisive times and emphasize how the people in our lives can provide healing during times of suffering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon is joined by NYT best-selling author Pastor John Burke for a conversation about his latest book, Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Revelation, and the Love You’ve Always Wanted.. John details his faith journey from agnostic to becoming a devout believer in God and the afterlife. Later, he provides a glimpse into the stories of people's experiences with Heaven that are featured in his book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon is joined by Pastor of apologetics and cultural engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church Dr. Jeremiah Johnston to discuss his study of the resurrection of Jesus as detailed in his new book, Body of Proof: The 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus--and Why It Matters Today. Jeremiah delves into his research of Jesus’ resurrection and lays out the historical evidence that supports it. He explains how amid all the pain, suffering, and polarization that exists within the world today, we can find hope in the resurrection of Christ. Later, Jeremiah looks ahead to his upcoming conference in April advocating for adoption, foster care, and crisis pregnancies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon is joined by Senator James Lankford (R-OK) for a conversation about the hot-button issues out of Washington this week. Senator Lankford explains his reasoning for voting “no” on the appropriation bills that reached the Senate. Later, he looks ahead to the Supreme Court's upcoming oral arguments for the chemical abortion pill case and explains why he's fighting to decrease the number of abortions across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Bream is joined by FOX News Correspondent and Host of the Searching for Heroes podcast Ben Hall for a conversation about his career as a war correspondent. Ben reflects on his story of survival two years following the devastating attack in Ukraine and shares his excitement for his new chapter of life. Later, he sheds insight from his coverage on the conflicts in Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices