God is bigger than our life and bigger than our mistakes, says Christian music legend Sandi Patty. She knows the deep value of God's grace and love, especially when we feel least deserving. She shares lessons she has learned through life's challenges and God's grace, the five-step process of emotional healing and the importance of support and love of friends.

The popular Christian rock group, Fireflight, has been in the limelight and were nominated for four Dove Awards this year. They surround their performances in prayer that their songs will provide hope for the hurting. There’s a reason why they endure the frustrations and inconveniences of traveling and being in different cities every night.

Singing and composing music is Darlene’s passion. Her songs, such as “Shout to the Lord” are sung by millions of people around the world. She travels the world declaring the Gospel and showing people that worshiping God is the most natural thing to do, helping people look beyond the church’s frequent divisions regarding doctrinal beliefs.

Honesty is the best policy – but not easy. Christian singer/songwriter Shawn McDonald discusses living authentically – even when he feels empty and burned out. He says knowing what God thinks about things is key to standing in a place of security.

Some careers take a toll on marriages especially those that require travel. Christian singer Bebo Norman shares his insights into how to communicate and how to affirm each other at home and when apart.

Everyone who meets 16-year-old Corey Laney, a gifted Christian singer and songwriter, is impressed with his talent but also his character. Though he was born to a drug-addicted mother and absent father, God had his hand on Corey. This young man’s story is a vivid reminder of the difference that Christian relationships can make in someone’s life.

How can one maintain a balance between career and family life – let alone adding a ministry into the mix? Seay explains how he deals with this challenge in the midst of his successful music ministry.

Gospel singer Thea Tippin says she “always knew God was there” but didn’t surrender her life to Jesus as her Savior until later in life. Now she writes and sings about the many ways God loves us. And she’s making sure her two sons grow up in church and learn about the Lord.

A band of four young men from Toronto are definitely enjoying success in the music world. Vocalist Trevor McNevan explains that he didn’t become a Christian until his teen years. Now his mission is being a role model and inspiration to teens in the midst of the turmoil of the youth culture.

Now in her solo career, former Avalon group member Melissa Greene shares what she learned about trusting God in times of confusion and depression from tragedy and the death of loved ones.

Though a relative newcomer to a career in music, Tara Jackson’s single, “Wonder Working Power,” hit number one on the Southern Spin Radio Chart. She shares how God placed the right people and circumstances in her life to lead her to the career and marriage that he had for her.

Known as the “Ambassador of Music,” the world-renowned and beloved singer started out singing songs from scriptures that stood out to him – but his own church wouldn’t let him sing them. Then God showed Ron the plan he had for the music God inspired within him. His relationship with his sons also evolved over the years as he established principles based on Scripture.

Like many people, Twila struggled to find life amidst chaos. The schedule required to maintain her spiritual calling became the very thing that drained her spiritual life. She learned to listen for the little ways that God speaks to us throughout the day. Having a young son also provides her a different perspective on life.

Anthony, the son of Dr. Tony Evans of The Urban Alternative ministry, discusses his life transformation revealed in his music.

Singer Jason Gray describes how to move beyond failures and brokenness with the grace of God that gives a new identity and confidence.

A successful Christian musician, Chris Joyner sings and talks about the need to look deep within and refocus on what God is doing in his life.

From alcohol addiction to relying on God’s power translates to uplifting Christian music

At some point during the show when Dizmas performs, even the most unsuspecting audience member is aware that there is much more to the mighty five than raw energy alone can produce. This self-taught band of heavy metal minstrels wants people to know about God.

Bryan Courtright plays in two bands, with very different music styles and audiences. He shares how God uses music as a way of creating unique bonds between people.

Sara wants every song she writes to be a conversation starter and cause people to think. She shares what shook her out of her “people-watching” place and turned her into a Good Samaritan. But above all interests, she’s first a mom and wife.

From gospel music roots to divorce and near suicide to Hall of Fame

"I've never seen the righteous forsaken / Or their seed begging for bread"— it just seems fitting that Dallas Holm would choose Psalm 37:35 as the basis for these lyrics in the song he considers one of the best he has written. Like many of the boys who grew up in the 1960s and early 1970s, Dallas Holm wanted to be a rock and roll musician. Unlike many of us, he had the talent to back up his desire. By 1965 he was playing in local bands wherever he could get a gig.