Christopher Closeup

Tracy Davidson, the 15-time Emmy Award-winning former  news anchor at NBC 10 in Philadelphia, discusses why she believes God protected her during a chaotic childhood, how her Catholic faith guides her today, and the messages of resilience and hope that she is sharing in her public speaking engagements.

Sharon Eubank, the author of the  Christopher Award-winning book "Doing Small Things with Great Love" draws on her decades of humanitarian work in the U.S. and around the world to share insights on how each of us can be a light to others in need.

Sister Ave Clark, the author of "Hold on to Love…with Graces Galore," discusses the Dominican Sisters who influenced her prior to entering the convent more than 60 years ago, the friends whose selfless acts of kindness reflect Christ's love, and the pet Yorkies who helped her deal with her own trauma.

A discussion about the life of Venerable Father Edward Flanagan, how and why he created Boys Town for orphaned and displaced children of all races, colors, and creeds, and his latest advancement on the road to sainthood. Guests are Boys Town historian Tom Lynch and executive producer of the documentary "Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story" Steve Wolf. 

Legendary country music singer/songwriter Bill Anderson discusses his 60-year career, his work with modern country artists like Brad Paisley and Vince Gill, the life-changing advice he received from his grandfather before he died, and the strength he found in his Christian faith as he navigated life's ups and downs.

Author and Ignatian spiritual director Becky Eldredge discusses her book of meditations "Encounter Grace" and shares insights on how we can learn to pause, reconnect with God, and find peace amid the chaos of daily life.

This special episode honors legendary news anchor Ernie Anastos, who died recently, by revisiting a 2017 interview in which he discussed the ways his grandfather (a Greek Orthodox priest) influenced him, the positive attitude which shaped his interactions with his co-workers and audience, and the faith that helped him find light in times of darkness.

Best-selling author Dean Koontz discusses  his novel "The Friend of the Family," how he managed to avoid a cynical worldview despite having an abusive father, and how his faith led him to believe that every life has purpose and meaning.

Writer and producer Brian Bird  discusses season 13 of his Christopher Award-winning Hallmark Channel series "When Calls the Heart" and explores how the media we consume can either make us more cynical or move us toward a greater love of God and neighbor.

Deacon Don Grossnickle discusses the deepening of faith he experienced on two recent pilgrimages to the Camino and Poland—and gives an update on the microfinance project he created for mothers and babies in Uganda to get the medical care they desperately need.

Poet, musician, and teacher James Palmaro discusses his experience going blind as an adult due to retinitis pigmentosa, how he dealt with that difficult reality, and how his faith and creativity allowed him to move forward with hope.

Megan Alexander, the  television host and Christopher Award-winning author, discusses her book "The True Gifts of Christmas" and explores the Christian meaning behind some of our most cherished traditions, the importance of quiet giving, and how to better incorporate God into the holiday season.

Meg Hunter-Kilmer, the author of  "Eyes Fixed on Jesus, Volume 1: A Journey Through the Gospels," discusses the humility of Jesus, why the Beatitudes upended some people's beliefs about God, and the healing power of Jesus affirming everyone's dignity.

"Christopher Closeup" celebrates its 500 th episode by revisiting some memorable moments from past interviews, including comedy legend Tim Conway, comedy legend Tim Conway, actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, Hallmark actress and dementia caregiving advocate Nikki DeLoach, Christopher Award-winning author Kate Bowler, Grammy Award winner Harry Connick Jr., CBS News' John Dickerson, and actress/wri...

Lisa Hendey, the author of the devotional book "Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way" discusses the ways in which she revitalized her prayer life following her cancer treatment so that she could find God's presence in all parts of daily life, why making friends outside her own age group has benefited her spiritually, and the lesson in giving she learned when meeting with a poor family in South America...

Sister Ave Clark, the author of  "Sewing – Sowing Good Deeds with Joy and Hope," discusses how we can better bear witness to the message of the gospels in our lives, and how traumatized people can find healing.

Nina Willner, the author of "The Boys in the Light: An Extraordinary World War II Story of Survival, Faith, and Brotherhood" discusses her father's escape from a Nazi concentration camp as a teen, the timeless bond he created with the American soldiers who saved him, and the deep Christian faith which served as the core of one of those soldier's lives.

Leanne Friesen, the Christopher Award-winning author of "Grieving Room" reveals what we can say and do for the grieving to offer them genuine support, how a simple act of kindness before her sister's death had a profound impact on her, and how the grieving can move toward "resurrection hope."  

Leanne Friesen, t he author of the Christopher Award-winning book "Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things After Death and Loss" discusses her sister's death from cancer, why she believes that people in grief want to hear their loved one's name mentioned by others, and how she navigated her belief in a good and loving God in her darkest hours.

Filmmaker Morgan Atkinson discusses the reason that the writings of Thomas Merton inspired him to convert to Catholicism, why he made a documentary titled "In the Company of Change" about the Ursuline Sisters and his friend Sister Martha Buser, and why the teachings of the Ursuline's founder, St. Angela Merici, are still relevant today.

Judy Henderson, the author of "When the Light Finds Us: From a Life Sentence to a Life Transformed," discusses spending 36 years in prison for a murder she didn't commit, how her faith guided her through that injustice, and how she began making a positive difference for battered and abused women behind bars.

Actor Steve Guttenberg ( Diner , Three Men and a Baby , Cocoon ) discusses his Christopher Award-winning memoir "Time to Thank: Caregiving for My Hero," which he wrote about the care that he provided for his dad during the final years of his life—and the ways that his father shaped the man he became.

Award-winning author, speaker, and retreat leader Eric Clayton discusses his book "Finding Peace Here and Now" and explores how Ignatian spirituality can lead us to greater peace within ourselves so that we can then share that peace with others.

Sister Nancy Usselmann, FSP, a  Daughter of St. Paul and author of "Media Fasting: Six Weeks to Recharge in Christ," explores how a break from media can  help us reconnect with God, our loved ones, and our greater purpose.

Clint Hurdle, the former baseball player and manager of the Pirates and Rockies, discusses the reasons that accepting God into his life helped him deal with his alcoholism and relationship problems, the blessing of having a daughter with special needs, and why he prays daily, "Lord, help me become a simple person in a complex world."