CIA: The Contagious Influencers of America Podcast. Meet the Gamechangers, the Influencers and those who are not afraid to show up with a shovel if that's what it takes to move a mountain. Go inside the minds of true American trailblazers who are making a difference by sharing their stories of personal triumph, overcoming obstacles, defeating fear, fighting addiction, and rejecting failure. Hosted by 9-time Emmy winner David Sams.
It was the Beatles who famously said “All you need is love!” But are you searching for love in the right places? Best-selling author Madison Prewett Troutt was searching far and wide for a spouse, ev…
What’s the most dangerous thing facing humans today? Heart Disease, cancer, unintentional injuries? Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren says it’s hopelessness. Dr. Warren knows a thing or two about overcomin…
When your two closest friends are the late Elvis Presley and Olivia Newton-John you know there are good stories to tell. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, sits down with T.G. Sheppard and his wife, …
Don’t be afraid to cast your net out far and wide! That was the goal for actor and musician Dennis Quaid with his debut gospel album called “Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners.” The Emmy winning and…
Your most valuable asset is YOU, so why not show yourself off in the best possible way? Mila Grigg is the founder and CEO of MODA, one of the most recognized branding groups in the U.S. She helps eve…
You have the ability to shape your own life. So is it time to reshape yours? Former Miss USA, Ali Landry, was known for years as the “Doritos girl” after her series of iconic commercials made her a h…
Your life is a story- with characters, conflicts, plot twists, and an overarching theme. So why not share it?! Mark Victor Hansen knows a thing or two about storytelling. He’s the co-creator of the…
Instead of conquering fear, how about embracing it?! Best-selling author and speaker John Bevere, shares how unlocking a healthy fear of God is the key to unlocking a greater life with Him. Nine-time…
Life really has no blessing quite like a good friend, but sometimes friendships can fall to the wayside against the daily grind. Danielle Bayard Jackson is working to stop that. She is a certified wo…
Happy Independence Day! We are celebrating our freedom with Danny Gokey. The three-time Grammy Nominee and former American Idol finalist has a new three song EP out just in time for the holiday. It i…
Challenging the status quo? That’s something Neal Harmon, the CEO of Angel Studios, is not afraid to do. In fact, when he does, it leads to greatness! Neal sits down with nine-time Emmy winner David …
Jim Caviezel ("The Passion of the Christ", "Frequency", TV's "Person of Interest") stars in the new film "Sound of Freedom" in theaters July 4. The movie is based on the life of Tim Ballard, a former…
You know that feeling when you’re basking in the sun? That warm feel-good hug from the rays? Well that’s what you feel when you listen to Victory sing. Victory Boyd is a Grammy Award winning singer a…
It’s a topic we may not want to talk about, but it’s an important one—death. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, catches up with veteran best-selling author and publisher, Robert Wolgemuth. His latest…
They say you can’t really understand another person until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. Well how about 500 miles?! The movie “The Way” is all about a father who travels to Europe after his son…
It’s the 200th episode of the Contagious Influencers of America Podcast and we're bringing in two very special people to celebrate the milestone. Film producer/actor Kevin Downes and co-director/comp…
Talk about what’s meant to be will always find its way! Nationally renowned artist, Anne Neilson, is living proof. In her new memoir called, “The Brushstrokes of Life,” Anne details her winding journ…
Blended families are a special kind of family, but it’s one that comes with a set of special needs. Whether you are a single parent bringing in a new partner into your family or becoming a bonus pare…
Does it feel like you and your spouse are more like roommates than lovers? Let Dr. Johnny and Lezlyn Parker help reignite that spark and deepen your connection. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, sit…
It always seems impossible until it is done! George Foreman’s story is the epitome of a comeback and defying the odds. Now George’s story is hitting the big-screen in a biopic called “Big George Fore…