Harrison Mays, a coal miner from Appalachia, dedicates his life to spreading God's message after a near-death experience. He creates thousands of roadside crosses and hearts, and mails empty whiskey bottles with Scripture to people around the world. Meanwhile, a new audio course about the gut microbiome reveals the importance of keeping the gut happy. [... more]

A young woman's mission trip to West Virginia with the Appalachia Service Project had a profound impact on her life, as she formed a special bond with a shy little girl named Dakota, and learned the value of service, faith, and gratitude. [... more]

Charles Chesma Cartney, known as the Goat Man, left his farm at 14 to join a circus, where he met his wife, a Spanish knife thrower. After four years, they parted ways, and Ches continued to travel, eventually becoming a preacher, dedicating his life to telling people about God's saving grace. He built a wagon pulled by goats and traveled across America, preaching and selling postcards and pictures of himself and his goats. [... more]

The Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept her party's nomination for president. Meanwhile, a coal miner in West Virginia is struggling with black lung disease, a condition that is affecting more and more young miners. In Florida, author Carl Hiaasen is bringing his unique brand of satire to the small screen with his novel Bad Monkey. And in a conversation with H.R. McMaster, the former national security advisor shares his insights on the Trump administration and its impact on the world. [... more]

Harrison Mays, a coal miner from rural Appalachia, traded his life for a lifetime of coal dust after his family moved to a coal camp. He spent most of his days working in the mine, but his childhood was over when he turned 14 and was forced to work in the coal mine instead of pursuing his dream of becoming a preacher. Harrison's life took a dramatic turn after a near-fatal accident in the mine, and he dedicated his life to spreading God's message through his roadside crosses and signs. [... more]

A 30-year-old penguin named Enrique wears shoes to alleviate arthritic pain, while a missionary couple's sacrifice inspires a tribe to accept Christianity. Meanwhile, a listener shares a harrowing road trip story, and a zookeeper discusses the importance of animal care and welfare. [... more]