What happens when a child is born with special needs? Today's show focuses on the victories and challenges of raising children with special needs. First, Monica interviews Janet McClung about her son, Chad, and her book, "Surviving the Struggle with a Handicapped Child: Not My Will, But God's." Then Monica interviews Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Neill, whose son, Eddie, is autistic. 

Alicia Sharpton is the founder of Beauty for Ashes, a ministry focused on fighting drug addiction in America.  Alicia joins Monica on the set of Bridges to share about her vision for Beauty for Ashes and its impact on women who wrestle with drug addiction. Two of the residents of Beauty for Ashes share about their individual journey with the ministry. To partner with Beauty for Ashes, call 615-389-1089.

Legendary Producer and President of FAME Recording Studios, Rick Hall, shares his life story on Bridges.

Marriage & family therapists Jay and Tammy Daughtry join Monica to discuss the challenges and victories of co-parenting a blended family. Then Willie Scott, Jr, and his wife, Rachel Scott, call in via video conference to share about blended families. Willie & Rachel Scott are the founders of Better Than Blended, a ministry designed to aid blended families to thrive regardless of circumstance.

In 1982, a young Chinese man arrived in America with fifty dollars in his pocket, a Chinese-English dictionary, and the clothes on his back. Today, that man is Dr. Ming Wang, a world-renowned laser eye surgeon dedicated to restoring and repairing the vision of patients the world over. On today's episode, Monica interviews Dr. Wang about his memoir, "From Darkness to Sight."

Amanda Roberts is the founder of the Ball in the Fall, a unique women's ministry. Today on Bridges, she shares her story of choices, consequences, and God's redemptive mercy.

Author, speaker, and pastor Dr. Kynan Bridges of Kynan Bridges Ministries joins Monica on the set to discuss his latest book, "Unmasking the Accuser."

Derek Faulkner is the executive director of Renewed Life Ministries Outreach, a one-year, residential discipleship training center for men struggling with life issues. On today's episode, Derek shares his story as well as the impetus behind Renewed Life Ministries Outreach. Then Justin Beshearse, a successful graduate of the program, joins Monica and Derek to share his story from addiction to recovery.

As teenagers, Andrew and Alaina Mack moved to Berlin, Germany, with their family to help pastor a small church. Today, their church spreads the Gospel to Berlin and ministers to individuals from over 70 nations. The Macks serve as worship leaders in the congregation and also sing together as gospel artists. Learn more about these talented siblings at andrewandalaina.com. 

Rob & Meredith Kendall are the founders of “The 180 Program: New Beginnings,” an eight-week Bible study targeted at teaching individuals how to end negative life cycles and start over with new habits and life skills. To learn more about the Kendalls or the program, visit http://www.the180program.org.

J.T. Olson is the founder and executive director of Both Hands, an organization that helps adoptive families raise money for adoptions and aid widows in their neighborhoods at the same time. J.T. is also the author of "The Orphan, The Widow, and Me."

WHTN's Ryan Rehnborg interviews Chris and Stephanie Teague, a married couple who perform together as Out of the Dust. The Teagues share the story of their testimony and then perform several songs from their self-titled album.

Today on Bridges, Monica and Dr. Deb Waterbury, President of Love Everlasting Ministries, discuss the power of transparency and freedom.

Ginny Priz is a Christian speaker and a certified life coach. She is also the author of "Ditch the Drama," a book that shares her insights into the famous Serenity Prayer and equips readers with the tools they need to eliminate unnecessary drama in their lives and relationships.

Leanna Cinquanta is the international director of TellAsia Ministries. She joins Monica on the set of Bridges to discuss her extraordinary testimony of converting from atheism to Christianity as a teenager and then abandoning a promising career in horse training to pursue missionary work in Asia.

Brian Morris is the general manager of KQCK, CTN's affiliate for Denver, Colorado. Brian is also the author of "Holy Crap: Finding God's Presence In Your Pain."  On today's episode of Bridges, Brian shares the story of his book with Monica.

Larry Dugger is the author of Forty Days to Defeat Your Past: Confront the Person You No Longer Wish to Be. 

Christy Neal shares her courageous testimony about the effects of adultery on Christian women.

Edie Melson is the author of While My Child Is Away and While My Soldier Serves.

Linda Gilden is the author of Words to Live by and Why You Do What You Do.

Beth Murphy is a co-founder of Rock House Center, a biblical counseling center. Maggie Kavanaugh is a co-founder of Moving Forward Ministries.

Steve Austin is the author of Getting Your Life on Target and the President/Founder of 180 Degrees Ministries.

Father and son, Tim & Garek Cotham tell their testimony of transformation from doing drugs together to becoming evangelists. Write here...

Lisa Hooks  is a professional counselor and life coach, and Sandy Griffin is a speaker, life coach, and advocate for the homeless. 

Monica interviews Jen Vaughn about her incredible weight loss journey. Jen tells the story of how the people around her, especially her coaches and trainers at Gold's Gym, made it possible for her to lose 100 pounds and recover her health.

ZORO is a world-renowned drummer and author of "SOAR!"

Rhonda Rhea discusses her book, "How Many Lightbulbs Does It Take to Change a Person?" and then Rhonda and Kaley talk about being a mother daughter writing team and finding God's will. 

Karen Jordan is the author of Words that Change Everything, and Anita Agers Brooks is the author of Getting Through What You Can't Get Over.

Scott and Christina MacIntyre share about trusting the Lord, and Gretchen Keskeys talks about overcoming anxiety by leaning on God.

Laura Harris Smith is the author of The 30-Day Faith Detox. Teresa Shields Parker is the author of Sweet Grace.

Christa Black Gifford is the author of Heart Made Whole. Kent Evans is the board chairman and co-founder of Manhood Journey and the author of Wise Guys.

Bridges with Russ Murphy and Teresa Kemp
Russ Murphy lost his wife of 40 years.
Teresa Kemp was freed from 18 years of drug abuse.

Ezra Noble and Scott MacIntyre Talk Music and Faith

Brian "Head" Welch talks about his book "With My Eyes Wide Open" on Bridges.

Bridges with Mandy Hale, the creator of "The Single Woman," and Annie Downs, a speaker, blogger and author of "Looking For Lovely."

Jorge  Vazquez is an evangelist and the author of "No More Rejection." He is also the president and founder of The Revolution TV. Trillion Small is the author of "The Caged In Heart."

Patti Herrington is a mother who lost her own son to suicide and is the founder of Firefly Ministries, a ministry focusing on sharing hope and healing to prevent suicide.

Lauren DeMoss Benson is also known as The Fulltime Girl. Featuring clips with Pastors Carl Lentz and Mark Driscoll.

The Davis Family and Sluder Family have both faced extreme diagnoses in the lives of their children but have trusted God's faithfulness through the journey.

Becca Stevens is the founder and president of Thistle Farms.
Angela Simms is the ministry leader of Beautiful Eyes Ministry.