Christian artist Colton Dixon shares how his new single “The Love I Have for You” was inspired by Romans 8 — a reminder that we are more than conquerors through God’s love. In this powerful interview, Colton opens up about balancing life as a husband, father, and musician, how parenthood deepened his understanding of God’s agape love, and the revival he sees rising in today’s culture.

🔹 Episode Highlights

• The biblical inspiration behind “The Love I Have for You” (Romans 8)

• Colton’s honest reflections on anxiety, purpose, and finding peace in God’s love

• How marriage and fatherhood reshaped his understanding of agape love

• The message of faith behind his children’s book Build a Boat

• His call for revival and unity in the church and nation

• A fun behind-the-scenes look at his new unisex fragrance, Desert Rain

Guest Details

Colton Dixon is a chart-topping Christian recording artist known for songs like Build a Boat and Miracles. A former American Idol finalist, Colton continues to inspire through his bold faith, family-first perspective, and creative ventures that bring light into mainstream culture.

🔗 Resources & Links

• Listen to “The Love I Have for You” – Spotify | Apple Music

• Build a Boat Children’s Book – Available Here

• Desert Rain Fragrance – coltondixon.com → Merch

• More faith-centered shows at LifeAudio.com

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How do you create faith-centered entertainment that is fun, uplifting, and meaningful for teens and families? Leigh Allen Baker, star of the new streaming series A Week Away, joins us to share insights from the faith-centric Disney-style musical drama.

Leigh talks about why she was drawn to the series, how music and storytelling help teens navigate challenges, and the unique role of platforms like Angel in delivering clean, inspirational content. She also reflects on his calling to create family-friendly and faith-driven media, her passion for engaging Gen Z, and the revival of wholesome entertainment.

Highlights from this episode:

• Why Leigh said “yes” to A Week Away

• How the series blends music, dance, and real-life struggles for teens

• The role of Angel in providing faith-centered, family-friendly content

• Reflections on Gen Z, revival, and inspiring the next generation

• Lessons for families on hope, faith, and living purposefully

• Leigh’s journey in producing and starring in wholesome media

Guest: Leigh Allen Baker is an actress and producer known for her work on Good Luck Charlie, Family Camp, Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk, and now A Week Away.

Resources & Links:

• A Week Away (Streaming Info)

• Angel Streaming Platform

• Leigh Allen Baker on Instagram

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What does it look like to live with compassion and hope in the midst of suffering? In this episode, actor and producer DeVon Franklin joins us to discuss his role in the upcoming film Soul on Fire, which tells the incredible true story of John O’Leary—a boy who survived burns on 100% of his body and went on to become a bestselling author and motivational speaker.

Franklin shares why he was drawn to this project, how he prepared to portray the real-life hero Nurse Roy, and what audiences can take away from John’s story of resilience, faith, and community. He also opens up about his filmmaking journey, the importance of hope-driven content, and his upcoming Netflix project Ruth and Boaz.

Highlights from this episode:

• Why DeVon Franklin said “yes” to Soul on Fire

• The real-life inspiration behind Nurse Roy

• Lessons of compassion, care, and community from John O’Leary’s story

• Franklin’s passion for creating films that inspire hope

• A sneak peek at his Netflix project Ruth and Boaz

• Reflections on how faith-based filmmaking has grown in quality and impact

Guest: DeVon Franklin is a bestselling author, producer, and actor whose work includes Breakthrough, Miracles from Heaven, Jesus Revolution, Woodlawn, and more.

Resources & Links:

• Soul on Fire (Film Info)

• DeVon Franklin’s Instagram

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