This Week in America with Ric Bratton

How can Christians face life's spiritual battles with confidence instead of fear?On this episode of This Week in America with Ric Bratton, author, international speaker, and longtime healing minister Robert "Bob" Canton discusses his inspiring new book, A Winnable War: "The LORD goes forth like a warrior..." Isaiah 42:13. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, Catholic teaching, and decades of ministry ar...

Can poetry and music help us see life's challenges in a new light?On this episode of This Week in America with Ric Bratton, author, poet, and songwriter Carolyn Luger Vermes discusses her inspiring collection, Poetry in Motion: Expanded Edition. Blending original poems, song lyrics, and thoughtful reflections, Carolyn explores the emotions, challenges, humor, and hope that connect us all.The book...

What happens when love defies the oldest traditions in the universe?On this episode of This Week in America with Ric Bratton, author Johnny Littlejohn Jr. discusses his imaginative fantasy novella, The Legendary Tauran'creima: Forbidden Escapades. Set in a universe inhabited by celestial beings, the story follows Museala and Serenity, whose forbidden romance challenges ancient beliefs and explores...

Have Christians misunderstood some of the Bible's most commonly accepted teachings for centuries?  On this episode of This Week in America, Ric Bratton welcomes Gary Randall Wallace, author of To Hell with the Devil: It's Time to Blow the Lid off Lucifer's Coffin, for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges traditional interpretations of Scripture.Drawing on more than forty years of Bible s...

Is work-life balance really possible—or have we been chasing the wrong goal all along?On this episode of This Week in America, Ric Bratton welcomes executive coach and author Denise R. Green, whose book Work Life Brilliance offers a refreshing and practical approach to reducing stress, creating healthier habits, and finding greater fulfillment in every area of life.If you've ever felt overwhelmed,...

Is work-life balance really possible—or have we been chasing the wrong goal all along?On this episode of This Week in America, Ric Bratton welcomes executive coach and author Denise R. Green, whose book Work Life Brilliance offers a refreshing and practical approach to reducing stress, creating healthier habits, and finding greater fulfillment in every area of life.If you've ever felt overwhelmed,...

What do flashes of light, floating spots, blurry vision, double vision, or sudden eye pain really mean? Should you ignore them—or could they be warning signs of a serious eye condition?On this episode of This Week in America, Ric Bratton welcomes renowned ophthalmologist Dr. John C. Barber, author of Hey, Doc! What's Wrong with My Eye?, an easy-to-understand guide that helps readers recognize comm...

What do flashes of light, floating spots, blurry vision, double vision, or sudden eye pain really mean? Should you ignore them—or could they be warning signs of a serious eye condition?On this episode of This Week in America, Ric Bratton welcomes renowned ophthalmologist Dr. John C. Barber, author of Hey, Doc! What's Wrong with My Eye?, an easy-to-understand guide that helps readers recognize comm...

SECRETS & LIES by ROBERT R. SYTNICKSecrets & Lies -- A heart throbbing story of romance, lies, and espionage. A boyish crush on a married woman eventually turns into a passionate affair. Their secrets and lies control their future, as they are forced to walk in the shadows as a trail of blood and broken hearts are left in their wake. Time eventually reignites their love one last time, but...

THE DIVIDED CHRIST by Lenvel  E. HaleIn your hands lie the answers to the most perplexing questions of modern Christianity. We have all experienced frustration and confusion while trying to understand the teachings of the church. From the true purpose of Jesus Christ's arrival nearly 2,000 years ago to the divergent teachings of Sabbath keepers and Sunday keepers, the divisions between the many Ch...

The 'Willie' stories were written for my grandchildren, but they were also enjoyed by the students I worked with, so I decided to share the stories with all children. Willie and Bo were pets owned by Margaret, and for the most part the "Willie" stories depict their true behavior.Welcome! I’m a children’s book author who has spent a lifetime surrounded by kids, adventure, and learning. My journey b...

Why are athletes like Tom Brady, Serena Williams, LeBron James, and Carli Lloyd continuing to perform at elite levels long after previous generations would have retired?In this fascinating episode of This Week in America, author and journalist Jeff Bercovici explores the cutting-edge science, technology, training methods, and mindset strategies that are redefining what it means to reach—and mainta...

Why are athletes like Tom Brady, Serena Williams, LeBron James, and Carli Lloyd continuing to perform at elite levels long after previous generations would have retired?In this fascinating episode of This Week in America, author and journalist Jeff Bercovici explores the cutting-edge science, technology, training methods, and mindset strategies that are redefining what it means to reach—and mainta...

Entertainment is no longer something you simply watch—it’s something you experience.In this episode of This Week in America, Ric Bratton sits down with futurist and author Michael Mascioni to explore the explosive growth of immersive entertainment and how it’s transforming the way we interact with the world around us. Drawing from his book Expanding the Immersive Landscape in Leisure Facilities, M...

Entertainment is no longer something you simply watch—it’s something you experience.In this episode of This Week in America, Ric Bratton sits down with futurist and author Michael Mascioni to explore the explosive growth of immersive entertainment and how it’s transforming the way we interact with the world around us. Drawing from his book Expanding the Immersive Landscape in Leisure Facilities, M...

 The Miraculous Human Body: How to Nurture & Protect Your Greatest GiftWorking W.O.N.D.E.R.S. on Your Wellness in 7 Simple Steps with Susan Smith Jones, PhDSusan is using an acronym for W.O.N.D.E.R.S. to discuss the 7 pillars for healing, creating vibrant health and living a more positive, balanced lifestyle at any age.Leading holistic health and lifestyle educator and author, Susan Smith Jone...

Turtletoes: Following the Steps of An Angel by Michael Steven PurlesLife seems to always provide the experiences and people we each need for our development and maturity, even happiness. Turtletoes is about one of those people, a daughter born with birth defects, whose influence helped raise the author, her father, to become a better man than he could have on his own.The book is about Tracy Purles...

IMMORTALITY: WHAT IT WAS ALL FOR by Randy Lee Higgins  PH.D.Would you like to live forever? What a silly question. And yet it is the fear of death that drives most people not only to despair, but to do all the crazy things that people are famous for. Remove the fear of death, and you would have something akin to PEACE. JOY. LOVE. Even, perhaps, BLISS.When you reach the state of IMMORTALITY: YOU HA...

What happens when the business playbook that built great companies suddenly stops working?In this fascinating conversation, bestselling author and business strategist Ralph Welborn discusses the ideas behind Topple: The End of the Firm-Based Strategy and the Rise of New Models for Explosive Growth. Welborn explains why many organizations struggle to adapt in today's rapidly changing economy and ho...

What happens when the business playbook that built great companies suddenly stops working?In this fascinating conversation, bestselling author and business strategist Ralph Welborn discusses the ideas behind Topple: The End of the Firm-Based Strategy and the Rise of New Models for Explosive Growth. Welborn explains why many organizations struggle to adapt in today's rapidly changing economy and ho...

What does it really take to become a high performer?In this episode of This Week in America, host Ric Bratton sits down with Dr. R. K. Maddox, author of Masterclass: How to Become a High Performer, to explore the mindset and principles that separate those who succeed from those who stay stuck.Dr. Maddox believes high performance isn’t reserved for a select few—it’s something anyone can achieve by...

What does it really take to become a high performer?In this episode of This Week in America, host Ric Bratton sits down with Dr. R. K. Maddox, author of Masterclass: How to Become a High Performer, to explore the mindset and principles that separate those who succeed from those who stay stuck.Dr. Maddox believes high performance isn’t reserved for a select few—it’s something anyone can achieve by...

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