VP of Communications for Twin Engines Global, Melissa Anschutz, joins us to share about the movie "THE CHRISTMAS PLEDGE" avaiable on Encourage TV. Isaac interviews the stars of the movie, Isabelle Almoyan amd David Michael Reardon. Holly and Isaac bring more updates on the series "THE CHOSEN".

In this first episode of 2024, Isaac and Holly discuss the release of The Chosen Season 4. Holly also shares about her visit to ChosenCon with lots of pictures and videos she took during her visit.

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A Lifetime Staring At You - Khamsin

What do the movies "THE BOYS IN THE BOAT", "MIGRATION", and "FREUD'S LAST SESSION" have in common? Holly interviews the stars and directors of these Hollywood movies and it's all here on this episode of Faith On Film.

From The Boys in The Boat, Holly interviews stars Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner, from Migration, she interviews director Benjamin Renner and from Freud's Last Session she interviews director Matt Brown and star, Matthew Goode.

Executive Producer and President of JC Films talks about his movie, Miracle at Manchester. Journalist, author, and producer Raymond Arroyo shares about his Christmas concerts and album. Holly McClure gives us a list of several movies available for the Holidays.

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Fight Song - Rachel Platten

Joth Riggs is an award-winning filmmaker whose career spans more than 30 years on over a hundred movies and t.v. shows for all the major Hollywood studios. After graduating with a degree in Film Production, Joth got his start on the set of Pet Sematary II. From there he went on to work on the sitcom Coach on the Universal lot before ultimately landing at Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment. It was only after being accepted into the prestigious Director's Guild Training Program that Joth left Amblin to become a DGA Assistant Director.

After years as a sought out A.D. on everything from Starship Troopers, End of Days with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Suicide Kings with Christopher Walken, to series' such as CSI, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and Baywatch among others, Joth made the move to the director's chair.

Joth's latest film, Night of the Sicario, starring Natasha Henstridge, was released theatrically by Paramount Pictures and Saban Films in 2021.

Joth is currently working on his next feature, Coyote Dawn, which he is also producing and co-wrote.

Raymond Arroyo is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Fox News Contributor, EWTN News Managing Editor, Host, World Over Live. Today he is on Faith On Film sharing all about his new book, The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln.

Raymond Arroyo is an internationally known, award-winning journalist, producer, and New York Times Bestselling author. As a Fox News Contributor and Editorial Advisor to the top-rated, The Ingraham Angle, he has created the popular “Seen and Unseen” and “Friday Follies” segments that have become audience favorites. He regularly files reports for Fox News and co-hosts Fox Nation’s “Laura and Raymond” with Laura Ingraham each week.

As founding News Director, Managing Editor and Lead Anchor for EWTN News, he is seen in more than 350 million homes on six continents each week and heard on more than 500 AM/FM affiliates and a stand alone Sirius channel throughout the US. Mr. Arroyo established EWTN News and The World Over Live in 1996, which he hosts from Washington DC each week.

Known for his penetrating interviews, Mr. Arroyo has interrogated the leading figures of the day. Highlights include: The first exclusive, sit down interview with Mel Gibson about his film, “The Passion of the Christ”; Mother Teresa of Calcutta; Placido Domingo; Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump, a groundbreaking interview with comic legend, Jerry Lewis, and the first and only English language interview with Pope Benedict XVI.

Mr. Arroyo has anchored coverage of more live papal events than anyone in the industry-- including the passing of Pope John Paul the Second, as well as the election and major international travels of Pope Benedict. During the Conclave of 2013, Arroyo served as a CNN Contributor and was part of the team that covered the first appearance of Pope Francis, live.

Before coming to EWTN, Mr. Arroyo worked for the Associated Press, The New York Observer and the political columnist team of Evans and Novak.

Mr. Arroyo is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where he studied with some of the finest acting instructors in the world, among them: Stella Adler, Bobby Lewis, Uta Hagen, and Beatrice Straight. He has acted and directed in New York and London.

In addition to his work at EWTN, Mr. Arroyo has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN Headline News, Access Hollywood, The O’Reilly Factor, Erin Burnett Outfront, and NPR. His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Newsweek, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and elsewhere.

Mr. Arroyo is also producer and host of the PBS musical special, “Christmastime in New Orleans” (Verve/Universal), featuring Wendell Pierce, Jim Caviezel and the city’s great chefs. He is producer and host of the Fox Nation special, “An American Christmas Together” with Jose Feliciano, Dion DiMucci and Kellie Pickler. He has produced the bestselling, all star, audio bibles, “The Word of Promise” (Thomas Nelson), “The Truth and Life Audio Bible” (Zondervan), and a Billboard Chart topping PBS Christmas special and CD “The Birth of Christ” hosted by Liam Neeson (Sony Classics).

Five of his adult books, including his biography of Mother Angelica, were all New York Times Bestsellers. His first picture book, “The Spider Who Saved Christmas” was also a New York Times Bestseller. Additionally, he is author of the bestselling Will Wilder series (Random House) for young readers. In 2015, Mr. Arroyo founded Storyented.com, a literacy initiative to inspire reading by connecting the world’s great authors and their readers. Mr. Arroyo resides in New Orleans and Washington DC with his wife Rebecca and their three children.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. At least in this episode of Faith On Film. Our guests are Mark Christopher Lawrence and Leigh-Allyn Baker, the stars the movie, "BRINGING BACK CHRISTMAS".

Mark Christopher Lawrence is best known for his series regular role as Big Mike on the NBC TV series CHUCK. He recently completed production on the hit ADULT SWIM TV show BLACK JESUS and is recurring on The PureFlix Show Malibu Dan The Family Man. He can be seen on the Disney Channel’s original TV movie Life Is Ruff and guest appearances on Lab Rats, Good Luck Charlie, Heroes, Weeds, My Name Is Earl, Reba, Grounded for Life, Crossing Jordan, and Amazing America with Sarah Palin. MCL is in pre-production on several projects as a writer and/or producer and has just released on PureFlix.com his hilarious talk show Pure Comedy, which he also hosts. On video, you can watch MCL’s work in The Pursuit of Happyness, The Island, Garfield,

Terminator II, Fear of a Black Hat, and Cooties to list a few.

Leigh-Allyn Baker is an American actress. She had recurring roles on Charmed and as Ellen on Will & Grace, and a starring role as the matriarch Amy Duncan on the Disney Channel sitcom Good Luck Charlie. She also provided the voice of Abby on the computer-animated Nickelodeon series Back at the Barnyard.

In this episode of Faith On Film, we interview Katy and Ryan Chase, creators and star of a new kids show, A Wonderful Day with Mable Maclay. We are also joined by Holly's daughter-in-law, Breanna Schwegman as she shares about othe shows she recommends for children.

A Wonderful Day with Mabel Maclay is one of the flagship shows for Bentkey, the recently launched family entertainment streaming platform from The Daily Wire.

Katy Chase is an American actress and children's content creator who works alongside her husband Ryan Chase. She studied acting at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts before moving to Los Angeles, where she performed improv comedy and worked extensively in national commercials. Katy and Ryan Chase created an award-winning children's improv program (Studio LOL) that ran in Los Angeles from 2010 to 2020. They have three children.

One of Leon Patillo’s earliest musical memories finds him in a classroom where his grammar schoolteacher spotted his gift and told his mother who immediately bought a piano for him to practice on. This insightful move unbeknownst to her, would eventually shape her son’s life and career. In this episode of Faith On Film, Leon shares his story of becoming one of tyhe hottest Christian music artist of this generation.

Faith On Film is an entertainment show with the purpose of keeping the viewer informed on what is happening in the world of Faith and Family entertainment. Hosted by Isaac Hernandez and Holly McClure, Faith On Film brings you interviews with Actors, Producers, Directors, writers and people working in the Faith and Family entertainment industry.

Isaac has a prolific portfolio with over four decades of experience in the Christian entertainment industry which includes directing and producing hundreds of TV shows for the Trinity Broadcasting Network, including their live flagship show Praise the Lord. He also served as a programming executive for the network before leaving to help launch the first faith-based subscription streaming movie platform, Parables TV.

In 2019, He launched his own TV show, “Faith On Film,” an interview talk program which can be seen on over 19 various platforms and networks worldwide.

Holly McClure is a media personality who has successfully maintained current exposure on television, radio and in print.

Holly has been a radio talk show host since the early 90's hosting a variety of programs such as Holly McClure Live, Holly on Hollywood, For Women Only and others. Holly is frequently asked to speak about how our culture is influenced by the entertainment and media industry.

Holly has made numerous appearances on Politically Incorrect, The Montel Williams Show, FOX NEWS and CNN, as well as national talk radio shows. She is known for her conservative position on various political, social and entertainment issues, as well as being an advocate for family values.

Holly is a dynamic speaker and for the last decade has passionately and humorously brought her message to a variety of groups including, "Women of Faith," singles conferences, MOPS, church events, youth groups and has even lectured and served on media panels at USC and Biola University.

Holly served as Producer for a "Behind the Scenes" special for Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion of The Christ."

Holly traveled to Italy where she filmed the project and worked closely alongside Mel Gibson delivering the documentary and features that aired on TBN, PAX.

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Love Around the World - Leon Patillo

After Death explores the afterlife with the guidance of New York Times bestselling authors, medical experts, scientists, and survivors that shed a light on what awaits us. In this episode, Holly interviews Dr. Mary Neal as she shares all about her death and return experience.

Dr. Mary Neal is a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon who drowned while kayaking on a South American river. She experienced life after death. She went to heaven and back, conversed with Jesus and experienced God's encompassing love. She was returned to Earth with some specific instructions for work she still needed to do. Her life has been one filled with miracles and intervention of God. Her story gives reason to live by faith and is a story of hope.

Dr. Neal was born and raised in Michigan and graduated from the University of Kentucky before attending the UCLA medical school. She completed her orthopaedic surgery training at the University of Southern California after which she lived in Sweden, Switzerland, and Los Angeles while undergoing 1 1/2 years of specialty training in spinal surgery before becoming the Director of spine surgery at USC. Five years later, she left the University for private practice.

She currently lives and works in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where she and her family enjoy everything the outdoor world offers, especially all forms of skiing, bicycling, boating, and hiking.

One of the stars of the movie "DIVINE INFLUENCER", Jason Burkey is with us in this episode and will be sharing with us all about his journey into his acting career. We are also premiering a new segment, " Holly On Hollywood: Blast from the Past" with an interview Holly did with Henry Winkler and Kevin James on the movie "HERE COMES THE BOOM”.

Mayberry Man is a movie about an arrogant movie star who is sentenced by a small town judge to attend a week-long festival celebrating The Andy Griffith Show. In this episode we interview the star of Mayberry Man, Brett Varvel.

Brett Varvel is a director, actor, and writer who has been making movies for most of his life. He is an Emmy award winning director and two-time David Letterman Scholarship winner. His short films, feature films, and online videos have won many awards and have been seen by millions of people around the world. Brett’s ambition in life is to share the gospel of Christ through the art of film. This ambition led him to create House of Grace Films in 2010. House of Grace Films exists to take the most powerful medium of our age to proclaim the most powerful message ever told.

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Celebrate (inst) - Erloom

A MILLION MILES AWAY starring Michael Peña and Rosa Salazar is a biopic about Jose Hernandez and his path from a farm worker to becoming an engineer and an astronaut. A tale of perseverance, community and sacrifice to accomplish a seemingly impossible dream. In this episode, Holly interviews not only the director, Alejandra Márquez Abella but the actual astronaut himself, Jose Hernandez.

NASA engineer José M. Hernández wanted to fly in space ever since he heard that the first Hispanic-American had been chosen to travel into space. "I was hoeing a row of sugar beets in a field near Stockton, Calif., and I heard on my transistor radio that Franklin Chang-Diaz had been selected for the Astronaut Corps," says Hernandez, who was a senior in high school at the time. "I was already interested in science and engineering," Hernandez remembers, "but that was the moment I said, 'I want to fly in space.' And that's something I've been striving for each day since then." That hard work paid off when was selected to begin training as a mission specialist as part of the 2004 astronaut candidate class.

One of four children in a migrant farming family from Mexico, Hernandez -- who didn't learn English until he was 12 years old -- spent much of his childhood on what he calls "the California circuit," traveling with his family from Mexico to southern California each March, then working northward to the Stockton area by November, picking strawberries and cucumbers at farms along the route. They would then return to Mexico for Christmas and start the cycle all over again in the spring.

"Some kids might think it would be fun to travel like that," Hernandez laughs, "but we had to work. It wasn't a vacation."

After graduating high school, Hernandez enrolled at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, where he earned a degree in electrical engineering and was awarded a full scholarship to the graduate program at the University of California in Santa Barbara, where he continued his engineering studies. In 1987, he accepted a full-time job with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory where he had worked as a co-op in college.

While at Lawrence Livermore, Hernandez worked on signal and image processing applications in radar imaging, computed tomography, and acoustic imaging. Later in his career, Hernandez worked on developing quantitative x-ray film imaging analysis techniques for the x-ray laser program. Hernandez applied these techniques in the medical physics arena and co-developed the first full-field digital mammography imaging system. This system has proven useful for detecting breast cancer at an earlier stage than present film/screen mammography techniques. Hernandez has won recognition awards for his work on this project. He has also worked in the international arena where he represented Lawrence Livermore and the U.S. Department of Energy on Russian nuclear non-proliferation issues.

In 2001, Hernández joined the Johnson Space Center and soon became Chief of the Materials and Processes Branch. During the astronaut application process, Hernández had to meet with a review board. That's where he came face-to-face with his original inspiration: Franklin Chang-Diaz.

"It was a strange place to find myself, being evaluated by the person who gave me the motivation to get there in the first place," Hernández says. "But I found that we actually had common experiences -- a similar upbringing, the same language issues. That built up my confidence. Any barriers that existed, he had already hurdled them."

Hernández smiles. "Now it's my turn!"

Hernández was selected as part of the 19th class of astronauts in 2004. In 2006, José completed Astronaut Candidate Training and in 2009, he was a mission specialist on the STS-128 mission on board the Space Shuttle, Discovery.

Since leaving NASA, he served as the Executive Director of Strategic Operations at MEI Technologies in Texas. In 2012, he ran for the US House of Representatives in the 10th California Congressional District.

Hernández recently received the 2016 National Hispanic Hero Award presented by the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute.

Shari Rigby is an actress, director, writer, producer, author, and inspirational speaker. Shari is best known as one of the leading actresses in the faith and family inspirational entertainment for her roles in the Overcomer, October Baby, Not Today, Wildflower, and The Least of These. In this episode, she talks about her latest movie she is directing, "DIVINE INFLUENCER" and her ministry "THE WOMEN IN MY WORLD".

Shari Rigby, a former model who represented numerous companies such as Mercedes Benz, Humira, American West Airlines, Suzuki, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Cox Cable, got her start in acting as a lead in the Dove award winning music video, “Slow Fade,” by Casting Crowns. She also appeared in The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. Her feature films include Not Today which received seven awards including an IFFF Spirit Award and Best Justice Film, October Baby named one of the “Top 15 Impressive Box Office Performances of 2012” by CNN, and leading roles in the upcoming films Boonville Redemption (starring Diane Ladd, Ed Asner), Wildflower (starring Cody Longo and Nathalia Ramos), The Journalist (starring Sharman Joshi and Stephen Baldwin), Extraordinary (starring Karen Abercrombie, Leland Klassen and Lindsley Register), and Overcomer (starring Alex Kendrick, Priscilla Shirer and Aryn Wright Thompson).

Shari co-wrote her biography, Beautifully Flawed, with Claire Yorita Lee, which was published in Feb. 2015, and the screenplay has been completed. Recently, Shari has completed a new 7 day devotional titled, Pursue The Passion, for the re-release of The Passion Of The Christ.

Shari's directing debut was for her book trailer for Beautifully Flawed, which she co-wrote and produced. This short film launched Shari into writing and directing several pieces such as, Birdie's Song, a short film nominated for 8 awards at the 168 Film Festival. Lassies for the Salvation Army, The Church That Never Sleeps for the Dream Center, and Pursue The Passion short video for FOX/ICON just to name a few. Shari is currently the Executive Producer, Writer and Director for the Dream Center television show currently airing on Daystar and has recently been made the Director of Broadcast Media for the Dream Center. Shari continues writing on her book series, 3M’s – Mother, Mother-in-Law and Me and Ladies Don’t Smoke, all part of theBeautifully Flawed brand. Shari's passion is about tell stories that move, inspire and move people into action.

Shari is the founder of “The Women In My World,” a women's group focusing on identity, purpose, ministry, serving others and living life in Hollywood. Shari speaks on these topics and has spoken to over 70,000 people and counting. Shari’s passion is serving others by creating and sharing powerful stories of individuals overcoming the odds.

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We Won’t Give Up - Tony Lee Stafford JR

Isaac and Holly interview Jason Brown, Founder of Called Higher Studios and Sean Olson, director of the movie "CAMP HIDEOUT". Holly also gives a comprehensive review of the movie "BLUE BEETLE".

Jason Brown began their work experience in 2014 as the President of Aroluxe Media LLC, where they served until December 2018. In 2017, they co-founded Arolucha, Inc and served as its CEO and Co-Founder until June 2019. In June 2019, they became the CEO of Called Higher Studios, Inc, a position they currently hold. Additionally, in July 2021, they co-founded PZAJ Holdings, LLC.

Jason Brown attended the Los Angeles Film School with a focus on film. Jason also completed studies at the University of North Alabama in the field of business. Additionally, they pursued studies in business administration and management at The University of Alabama. The exact start and end years for each of these educational experiences are not provided.

Sean Olson is an American film director, producer, screenwriter and editor. He began as an editor for KPHO-TV, KMGH-TV, Extra-TV, Crime Watch Daily, How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer (2005) and Wyatt Earp's Revenge (2012). He has directed The Contractor (2013), The Other Mother (2017), and FREDI (2018) for which he was awarded Best of Fest [1] at the Bentonville Film Festival.

In 2019, he directed Max Winslow and the House of Secrets, which won Best Feature Film [2] at the Burbank International Film Festival. Max Winslow opened at number 2 at the box office in May 2020. [3] [4]

Sean directed and edited episodes of the We Tv series Kold x Windy (2023) and Camp Hideout (Christopher Lloyd, Corbin Bleu) which will release theatrically in the United States in September 2023.

Faith On Film is an entertainment show with the purpose of keeping the viewer informed on what is happening in the world of Faith and Family entertainment. Hosted by Isaac Hernandez and Holly McClure, Faith On Film brings you interviews with Actors, Producers, Directors, writers and people working in the Faith and Family entertainment industry.

Isaac has a prolific portfolio with over four decades of experience in the Christian entertainment industry which includes directing and producing hundreds of TV shows for the Trinity Broadcasting Network, including their live flagship show Praise the Lord. He also served as a programming executive for the network before leaving to help launch the first faith-based subscription streaming movie platform, Parables TV.

In 2019, He launched his own TV show, “Faith On Film,” an interview talk program which can be seen on over 19 various platforms and networks worldwide.

Holly McClure is a media personality who has successfully maintained current exposure on television, radio and in print.

Holly has been a radio talk show host since the early 90's hosting a variety of programs such as Holly McClure Live, Holly on Hollywood, For Women Only and others. Holly is frequently asked to speak about how our culture is influenced by the entertainment and media industry.

Holly has made numerous appearances on Politically Incorrect, The Montel Williams Show, FOX NEWS and CNN, as well as national talk radio shows. She is known for her conservative position on various political, social and entertainment issues, as well as being an advocate for family values.

Holly is a dynamic speaker and for the last decade has passionately and humorously brought her message to a variety of groups including, "Women of Faith," singles conferences, MOPS, church events, youth groups and has even lectured and served on media panels at USC and Biola University.

Holly served as Producer for a "Behind the Scenes" special for Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion of The Christ."

Holly traveled to Italy where she filmed the project and worked closely alongside Mel Gibson delivering the documentary and features that aired on TBN, PAX.

Jovanna Vidal., star of the movie "GOD & SALSA" shares about her experience playing a grief-stricken therapist determined to help a suicidal teen regains her faith in the process with the help of her Pastor and Salsa instructor.

Jovanna Vidal is a film/television actress, host, producer, voiceover artist and entrepreneur in Los Angeles. Jovanna is known equally for her strong, defiant character portrayals as for the fragile underdog featuring character-defining moments. Recently, we've seen her go from a conflicted ICE Agent to a grief-stricken therapist seeking to help a suicidal teen. Each performance embodying what it means to come to terms with the potential for an unfortunate and debilitating outcome. Jovanna has also been fortunate to tap into the more technical world of creating in The Jester's Tale, an AR film directed by the brilliant Asad J. Malik and which garnered great traction at Sundance this year.

Jovanna is a storyteller whose intention and commitment is to depict characters that help the viewer heal and grow. Reflecting back the inspiration and change she wants to see in the World is what fuels her to venture into the uncomfortable places.

Jovanna studied with John Sudol at The Center for the Language of the Face becoming certified in reading micro-expressions at an expert level. She is credited as Contributing Editor to Mr. Sudol's "Acting: Face to Face" books. Jovanna has now found a home under the great teachings of Craig Wallace who has been integral in bridging her twice daily meditation practice of 6 years to the World of creating. Although born and raised in New York, she still considers herself a Jersey girl at heart because that was where her formidable school years came to be. She feels blessed to have lived in a number of other cities including London, Miami, Santo Domingo, New Orleans and Skamakawa to name a few. She considers herself fortunate to have had all these adventure seeking and community building experiences that have been instrumental in making the Jovanna we know today.

Two wonderful interviews in this episode of Faith On Film. First, Holly interviews Thaddeus O'Sullivan, director of the movie "THE MIRAcLE CLUB.. Then Isaac interviews Jenn Gotson Chandler, star and producer of the movie "THE FARMER & THE BELLE: SAVING SANTALAND.

Set in 1967, THE MIRACLE CLUB follows the story of three generations of close friends, Lily (Maggie Smith), Eileen (Kathy Bates), and Dolly (Agnes O'Casey) of Ballygar, a hard-knocks community in Dublin, who have one tantalizing dream: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes, that place of miracles that draws millions of visitors each year. When the chance to win presents itself, the women seize it. However, just before their trip, their old friend Chrissie (Laura Linney) arrives in Ballygar for her mother's funeral, dampening their good mood and well-laid plans. The women set out on the journey that they hope will change their lives, with Chrissie, a skeptical traveler, joining in place of her mother. The glamour and sophistication of Chrissie, who has just returned from a nearly 40-year exile in the United States, are not her only distancing traits: Old wounds are reopened along the way, forcing the women to confront their pasts even as they travel in search of a miracle.

Thaddeus O'Sullivan was born in 1947 in Dublin, Ireland. He is a director and cinematographer, known for December Bride (1990), Nothing Personal (1995) and Stella Days (2011).

In The Farmer & The Belle, sparks fly between a famous model and a farmer with a young daughter when she visits her childhood home. The town is in danger of losing their beloved Santaland festival, but miracles can happen with a little love, family, and faith.

Jenn Gotzon's career break came playing Pres. Nixon's daughter Tricia in the Oscar-nominated "Frost/Nixon", which launched Gotzon starring in many family films on Amazon winning awards and nominations for The Farmer and The Belle: Saving Santaland, Doonby, God's Country, Forgiven, Unbridled and My Daddy Is In Heaven. Producer, speaker, author, jewelry creator, International model and award-winning actress, Jenn Gotzon brings a natural radiance, emotional depth and transformed ability to the protagonist roles she plays on-screen revealing hope to the human condition.

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Miracle Smile - Joshua Goldburg