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Death, Drugs, Racism and Hollywood: One Man's Triumphant Journey Away From and Back to God.

4/5/2019

Luis Santiago and Dr. Christine Bacon standing next to the WKQA wall after a great conversation.

Guest Luis Rivera with host, Dr. Christine Bacon in the WKQA studios in Hampton Roads, Virginia after sharing a very engaging and encouraging testimony on the "Breakfast with Bacon" show.

Growing up in inner-city poverty as a young Latino boy with an undiagnosed learning disability, he witnessed his 10 year-old brother's tragic death, his mother's repeated suicide attempts, the 1960's race riots as well as anti-Latino bigotry and racism. All of this and a God-ordained career move to Hollywood where he encountered the "darker" side of life and a conversion that would change him forever. You will not want to miss this engaging, yet intimate, conversion story of one man's journey back to God and the amazing circumstances that brought Him there.

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Just an Average Joe and His Journey to Faith: the Testimony, Book and the Life of Joe Ciccone

1/11/2019

Guest Joe Ciccone, author of "Not Your Average Joe's Journey of Faith" with host, Dr. Christine Bacon at the WKQA studios in Hampton Roads, Virginia. **To buy the book or for more information on Joe or his work, click on Image.**

Is your life average? Is your testimony short? Is your faith rich? You may have never moved a mountain or walked on water yet your life may be more exemplary than you think. Your fears, flaws and failures may be many but you, like author Joe Ciccone, may have much more of a story to share than you think. And that story can save others. Listen in to Joe's story and be encouraged in your own. God is very likely doing extraordinary things through your ordinary life.

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Author Gives Voice to Adult Children of Divorce Through New Book: Primal Loss

9/12/2018

Guest author Leila Miller discusses her newest book "Primal Loss: The Now Adult Children of Divorce Speak" with host Dr. Christine Bacon. **For more information about her book or the "Adult Children of Divorce Ministries" click on image.

Some suffering is not allowed to be called suffering. That's the case with the children of divorce. Primal Loss records for us the actual pain of those most wounded by divorce--children. In her extremely counter-cultural and non-politically correct research, Miller helps children of divorce know they are not wrong for feeling this awful loss. Listen in to this extremely provocative conversation in which we finally give voice to those who've been forced to remain silent for far too long. You'll be simultaneously challenged and blessed.

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Lives Being Changed by Arts Inclusion Theater Company: Where All Are ABLE

4/13/2018

A few of the founding members, cast and crew of the Arts Inclusion Company entertaining the WKQA studio family after an enthusiastic hour on the Breakfast with Bacon Show. **Click on image to contact, donate to or learn more about AIC.

They sing. They act. They dance. They may be differently abled, but there is nothing stopping these young performers from fulfilling dreams once reserved only for typically developing individuals. From Les Miserables to The Wizard of Oz, and now Aladdin Jr. the Arts Inclusion Theater Company is changing lives in the most amazing ways. Grab a box of tissues and prepare to be blessed as these passionate and talented individuals warm your next hour and your hearts with love, laughter and song.

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One Woman's Uncommon Story of Resilience, Courage and Strength and the Miracle that Saved her Life and Faith.

2/23/2018

Dr. Bacon and guest Marie DePedro sitting behind the recording desk at the WKQA studios.

Retired military service member and business owner Marie DePedro shares her testimony with Dr. Christine Bacon at the studios in Norfolk, Virginia. **Click on image to contact Ms. DePedro**

What would you if you were abandoned by your parents at a young age? What if you wished to join the U.S. military but didn't yet know English? How would you handle the cancer diagnosis and the statement that you have less than six months to live? Listen in to learn the answers to all of these questions and learn how a simple invitation to a prayer meeting produced a miracle that baffled all of the medical experts. It's a testimony of uncommon resilience and strength from one woman who refused to fail and ended up finding her faith along the way.

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Police Officer and Pastor: Merging Ministries of Justice and Mercy to Bring Peace and Unity to Black Families in His Community

2/9/2018

Host Christine Bacon with Pastor Banks in the WKQA studios.

Chesapeake Police Officer and Pastor of The Called Church, Jason Banks in the WKQA studios in Norfolk with Dr. Christine Bacon after a great broadcast. **Click on image to contact or find out more about Pastor Banks and his ministry

What do you do when you are at the top of your career in the Police force, the "Golden Boy" of the Department and you get the "call" to go into the ministry? Do you continue to work in the field of justice or transition to the field where the primary focus is mercy? Detective Sergeant and now Pastor Jason Banks decided to do both. Listen to and be inspired by the engaging story which led this young inner city boy to his passion of working for peace and unity through pulpit and patrol car alike.

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He Made It To The Mountaintop: One Man's Legacy of a Lifetime in Service to Humanity.

12/29/2017

Rev. Aaron Wheeler and host Christine Bacon in the WKQA recording studios.

Rev. Aaron Wheeler, retiring pastor of the Mountaintop Church, shares a lifetime of lessons with host Christine Bacon and WKQA listeners around the world. To learn more about his current battle with cancer, click on photo above.

Born in 1947 in the segregated South, marched for civil rights with Dr. King in 1964, preached on a gang-infested street corner in Arkansas where the same 14-year-old who put the gun to his head gave his life to the Lord, and a lifetime more of fighting battles for freedom and equality, now in his seventh decade, Rev. Aaron Wheeler is fighting his final battle against cancer. Listen to this highly inspirational story of Wheeler's ascent to the Mountaintop and be moved by his "fourth quarter" view.

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Condemned to Death by Beheading For Refusal to Denounce Christ: The International Story of One Woman's Unshakable Faith and Miraculous Courage

12/15/2017

Mariam Ibraheem and Dr. Christine Bacon osing together in the WKQA studios in Virginia.

Once persecuted for her faith and sentenced to death by beheading, guest Mariam Ibraheem now details her incomprehensible story of being saved by miraculous grace with host Christine Bacon, Ph.D.

Refusing to denounce her faith in Christ in a Shiite Muslim court, Mariam Ibraheem chose instead to accept her sentence: one hundred lashes and death by beheading. Pregnant and shackled in a crowded South Sudanese prison cell with her then seven-month-old son, Ibraheem remained at peace amidst constant threats to kill her and her unborn baby while she slept. “I was not afraid for I heard a voice say ‘You are not alone.’” Listen in to the miraculous story of the woman whose unshakable faith and indominable spirit was heard around the world! His grace is sufficient!

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From Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll to Sober, Celibate and Obedient Priest: A Testament to the Transformative Power of God’s Divine Mercy

12/1/2017

An image of the cover of Fr. Donald Calloway's first book

The cover of his book which details his most incredible conversion, Fr. Donald Calloway captivates Breakfast with Bacon listeners unlike ever before as they learn, in a very powerful way that nothing is impossible for the Lord.

What can God do with a long-haired, rebellious, jobless, godless, tattooed, drugged up, promiscuous high school dropout, “Deadhead” groupie, who was a drug runner for the Japanese mafia deported in shackles after an international incident, and once held a gun to his mother’s head? He can turn him into an on-fire, sober, celibate, obedient Roman Catholic priest, author, and speaker “high” on the saving grace of God! Listen to this seismic conversion story of Fr. Donald Calloway that rocked his world, transformed his life forever and is being used to bring myriad other souls to Christ as well. You will definitely want to share this one with everyone you know! For with God ALL things are possible!

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Handling the Hermitage of ALS with Humor and Grace: One Couple's Triumphant Story of Living and Dying with Dignity, Joy and Purpose.

11/24/2017

Dr. Bacon and AJ posing outside of the recording booth after having taped this broadcast. BOth are happy, smiling and hugging.

Guest AJ Kelleher with host, Christine Bacon in the WKQA studio.

The smiling AJ has her arms wrpped around her always joful husband Jeff, already in a wheelchair, outside in front of the oceanfront with the sun at their backs.

The ever smiling Jeff and A.J. enjoying the sunshine and fresh air at one of the past ALS Walks. Click photo to register for a walk or learn more!

When you're given the diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) what would you do? Would you let your immobile body become your prison or your hermitage? Would you curse the God of all creation or praise Him? Jeff Kelleher, the deceased spouse of today's guest A.J. was given such a choice and in both cases he chose the latter. Listen to this incredibly inspirational story as A.J. recounts their sojourn from diagnosis, through the God-blessed seven year journey until Jeff's reward, and her understanding of her life's purpose through it all. You will soon understand how, in the end, the ALS never won. Jeff did...and so did Jesus.

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