Teen Talk Radio Podcasts

It's time for Laura Kurk to join us and award the newest recipient of the LOLA Award! Join us to find out who's doing it right in Hollywood! After Laura and I chat about Hollywood, I'll be spending the rest of the show introducing Choose HER to you. What is it? Why do you want to Choose HER? Who is "HER" anyway? Then, I have a stack of questions that I'm going to tackle in a mini Q&A segment. And, just for fun, I'm giving one of these away:

Valerie Comer, Annalisa Daughety, (me) Nicole O’Dell and Cara Putman, the authors of the novella anthology, Rainbow’s End. We’re here to tell you there really is something of value where X marks the spot. Join a geocaching adventure in the spectacular Lake of the Ozarks wilderness, with Lyssa, the reluctant volunteer whose former nemesis is now her chief sponsor; Madison, a city girl paired with an outdoorsy guy who gets on her very last nerve; cautious Reagan, who meets an equally cautious guy; and Hadley, who doesn’t know enough about guys to realize she’s met a womanizer. Will they find the treasure they’re looking for … or something else entirely? Next up: Teens stay safe on the Internet! Here's why and how!

Travis Thrasher joins Teen Talk Radio to talk about The Solitary Tales series, book three, Temptation, just released. Lisa Bergren and Nicole O'Dell chat about her River of Time series and upcoming Glamourous Illusions series. Lisa offers advice for teens on how to get what you need from your parents.

Laura Kurk, author of the On Hollywood column here at Choose NOW Ministries, joins us on Teen Talk Radio to chat about Hollywood marriages and this month's LOLA Award, and to present a call to action! Next up: Award-winning author, Kelly Irvin, tells a touching tale of tragedy and triumph in her Bliss Creek Amish series.

Ken Raney talks us through everything available to teens at www.clashentertainment.com. Susie Shellenberger of SUSIE Magazine fills us in on that great resource for girls. SUSIE Magazine beat 4,000 other products in Walmart’s Get On the Shelf contest. They’re now in the top ten with two more weeks of voting to go! Mark Gilroy, author of Cuts Like a Knife, talks mystery, misunderstandings, and honesty.

Cara Putman, y'all know her well, will join me for just a few minutes to share her new book, A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island. We also chat a bit about how to overcome mistakes in your mistakes in your past. After the brief chat with Cara, Lisa Grace rejoins the program to delve into the spiritual realm in depth. What does the Bible say about the spiritual realm? How do we know for sure it's real? What's the difference between angels and demons, and other spirits like ghosts? Is it wrong to pray to angels or otherwise contact them? Is it wrong to read about vampires or ghosts? and more!

Author Rachel Hauck writes the column On Teen Worship and Warfare here at Choose NOW Ministries. We'll talk about worship and warfare, as well as her upcoming book, The Wedding Dress, which received 4.5 stars from Romantic Times. Next, Gina Conroy, an author of the novella anthology, Cherry Blossom Capers talks about pursuing your dreams. "I believe inside everyone is a dream that connects with our soul that if left to sleep too long with eventually die, killing your spirit as well! Allow yourself to wake the dream!" In the final portion of the show, Tanya Eavenson and Becky Dean tell us all about the new online resource for teens called Proof: See the Evidence.

First Jennifer Maggio and I will chat about teen pregnancy and life as a single mom. She visited Parent Talk in the previous hour, but now has something special to share with you. Jennifer Maggio is a nationally-recognized author and speaker, Jennifer Maggio, has a passion to see all women living the life God intended. Her personal journey through teen pregnancy, severe abuse, and homelessness is leaving audiences riveted. She has allowed God to transform her “mess” into her “message”. Next, Rachel Hendrix will Join me. She plays Hannah in October Baby. OCTOBER BABY follows the dramatic, humorous, romantic story of 19-year-old Hannah, who goes on a road trip to find answers after learning she is adopted and the survivor of an attempted abortion. To wrap up the show, Margaret Daley, award-winning author of 75 books shares her thoughts on human trafficking ad bullying based on her research for her Texas Rangers series. Saving Hope is out now.

Bekah Eden is local singer songwriter, musician, educator and proud business owner. She loves playing, writing, performing and educating others about music, and is currently working on writing songs that give back to the community. Bekah shares her passion for Music therapy. Mike Collawn joins me to talk about his Punk Band, True Liberty. As a sober punk band, True Liberty writes, performs and shares this message with fans throughout the world, “We’re not perfect, we’ve made mistakes but we have a responsibility to share our faith, our love, our passion for our Savior, Jesus Christ, with those around us. We press on despite struggles and attacks. We don’t get any fame, or money, or awards for what we do, but to us, it’s about playing the music we love and using it to share Jesus with others.”

Stefne Miller, author of Collision, chats with Teen Talk Radio about the reality of celebrity and fighting the pressure to measure up. Then, I'm joined by Cierra Ramirez, who is playing Eva Mendes' daughter in the upcoming feature film: Girl in Progress. Cierra is best known for her recurring role of Jasmine on The Disney Channels The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. She played the lead role, Stella, in the Nickelodeon TV Movie Star and Stella Save the World. She has also appeared in such TV Series as Desperate Housewives, Zoey 101, and CSI: Miami. She made her feature film debut in ALL IN starring Dominique Swain and Michael Madsen.

Are you a sucker for a big announcement? You might as well listen; you know you want to know! Following the big announcement, Teen Talk Radio guests include Renee Fisher, author of “Not Another Dating Book; Bonnie Sharon, Cellular Chloe, on the subject of Dating violence; and Courtney Walsh, author of Sweethaven Summer. We’ll chat about her book, memory making, and the importance of family and strong friendships.

What do you do when you're being harassed, bullied, and otherwise made miserable by the mean girls, divas, or popular boys in school? How should you handle it? What will the teachers do? What should parents do? Find out in this in-depth interview with D. Anne (Dorothy) Love, author of Defying the Diva.

Dean Briggs, author of the fantasy series The Legend of Karac Tor. He started writing the books after his wife of 16 years passed away. He wanted to help his sons find a way to deal with the loss of their mother. Thus a fantasy world of adventure was born. We touch on the subject of teens dealing with grief. Then, double Christy-award winner, Cathy Gohlke, will be sharing about her latest release, Promise Me This. The second half of the show, Cara Putman, Gina Conroy, and Lynette Sowell share about their novella anthology, Cherry Blossom Capers.

Nicole O'Dell and her daughters, Natalie and Emily, Co-autors of the book, GIRL TALK, an advice-based Q & A, take readers'/listeners' questions, Shellie Neumeier joins to talk about her latest release, THE WISHING RING, a fantasy novella available now on Amazon.

Betsy St. Amant and Nicole O'Dell attempt to answer some tough questions about dating. When is the right time to start? How do I know if a guy is a good choice? Where should I go on dates? What kinds of dates are best? When should I say no? Find out about Betsy's new release, Addison Blakely, Confessions of a PK.

Stephanie Morrill is the author of a super fun series called The Reinvention of Skylar Hoyt. We chat about the concept of reinventing yourself and battling peer pressure. Next, we hear from Lisa Grace, the author of “the Christian’s alternative to the Twilight series.” The first in her series has been optioned for a movie. Join us to hear all about that process.

In the film BEWARE OF CHRISTIANS, four recent college graduates, all Christians, trek across Europe, cameras in hand and questions in mind. From London to Barcelona to Rome, Paris and beyond, they engage with young locals and fellow travelers to find out how Christians are perceived and examine the relevance of their own faith in today’s world. Guests: Will Bakke, Director; Alex Carroll, producer

Are you satisfied with your home life? Or do you want to find ways to make this coming year way better than last year in your home? Take a look at these ten steps, ten things you can do to have an incredible impact on your family. Then, Jeff Copeland joins the program in the second half with one of his on-air illusions. Don't miss it!

Join me and author Melanie Dickerson as we discussion her latest book, The Merchant's Daughter, a historical retelling of the classic, Beauty and the Beast. Her first book, A Healer's Apprentice, was a take on Sleeping Beauty. Don't miss these! Following Melanie, I'll be sharing ten ways you can give quality gifts for little $$! Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

First: Judy Christie, author of Wreath, about a homeless 16-year old. Second: Anne Mateer, author of Wings of a Dream, set in 1918 and the Spanish Flu epidemic. Third: Amanda Davis, teen author of a three-book dystopian series starting with book one, Precisely Terminated. Amanda deals with severe dyslexia.

Actress, Model, Nicole Weider of projectinspired.com, talks with me about the lies of Hollywood and the magic of airbrushing. It's time to reinvent the expectations for girls. Then, Christy-award winning author, Jill Williamson, joins me to talk about her newest book, Replication, and the subject of cloning.

Author Melody Carlson knows teens are experimenting with the occult, not from a survey or study, but from teens telling her their stories. The best-selling young-adult novelist receives emails from thousands of teens who tell her things they don’t tell their parents. Carlson writes about the issues teens are really facing, including a growing interest in the occult, a topic she explored in Moon White and The Secret Life of Samantha McGregor. ____ Ann-Margret Hovsepian talks about her newest book, Truth and Dare: One Year of Dynamic Devotions for Girls, designed for girls 9 to 12 and filled with powerful wisdom on everything from godly friendships to worshipping God. And Jeremy Jones offers its counterpart for boys: Triple Dog Dare connects God’s Word to boys’ hearts and hands with real-life scenarios and activities. Each day is filled with short Scriptures, concise biblical truth and a daily dare, all challenging them to put their faith into practice. Scripture readings from every book of the Bible open up the action-packed Word of God.

B Haley, drummer for Toby Mac, DiverseCity, and SUPERHEROSE talks up his #1 selling clothing line and gives away some FREE music! Hear what B thinks about goals, passions, and ministry. Ed Welch author of What do you think of me? Why do I Care? talks about peer pressure, self-esteem, and teens.

Every 1st Thursday of the month, Jeff Copeland performs an on-air illusion. You'll need 10 cards, A-10 and three extra. Find out how peer pressure and outside influences can affect the outcome. Then, Natalie Balnius, daughter of host, Nicole O'Dell, shares the truth about peer pressure and how she's made it a non-issue in her life.

Matt Mikalatos and Nicole O'Dell discuss his book , Night of the Living Dead Christian, and the subjects surrounding Halloween Night of the Living Dead Christian is the story of Luther, a werewolf on the run, whose inner beast has driven him dangerously close to losing everything that matters. Desperate to conquer his dark side, Luther joins forces with Matt to find someone who can help. Yet their time is running out. A powerful and mysterious man is on their trail, determined to kill the wolf at all costs . . . By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Night of the Living Dead Christian is a spiritual allegory that boldly explores the monstrous underpinnings of our nature and tackles head-on the question of how we can ever hope to become truly transformed.

James L. Rubart is a professional marketer, speaker, and writer. He serves on the board of the Northwest Christian Writers Association and lives with his wife and sons in Seattle, Washington. We chat about Jim’s latest book, The Chair, as well as his other books, Rooms and Book of Days. Mary DeMuth...oh, I love me some Mary DeMuth! She’s such a joy to me–one of those rare people who wears her heart on her sleeves and loves big. Mary has a unique ability to make herself vulnerable in her writing while drawing the reader in and making it about YOU.

Steve Russo is a prolific author, internationally known communicator, radio/TV host, and professional drummer. Learn more about Steve Russo by visiting www.steverusso.com. He joins me to discuss he latest projects and THE HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE. Tremper Longman chats about Thomas Nelson's latest Bible release. Holly Starr shares some thoughts and some music with us.

The amazingly talented and super funny author of There You'll Find Me, Jenny B. Jones, joins me to talk about her latest book--she's even reads a little bit Mad Libs style. We'll cover some issues like eating disorders, the foster care system, Ireland, writing about overseas locations, teaching high school...and whatever else comes up. Then, Jeff Copeland visits for his monthly on-air illusion. You have to play along!!

Hear my interview with Jim McBride of Sherwood Pictures, writer, director, producer of Facing the Giants, Fireproof, and now Courageous. Hear about the Rite of Passage he instituted with his children.

OOOH, I’ve been waiting to bring you this amazing duo! NY TIMES bestselling Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee! I had SUCH a blast interviewing them at ICRS about their book, Forbidden. Tosca Lee and I were already friends, but it was cool to see her operating in a setting like that. She is so elegant and gracious…and smart. You’ll see. And Ted Dekker…um…that dude is intense. But did you expect anything different from him? ‘Course not. You can watch a short video of the interview here: http://nicoleodell.com/2011/09/ttr-tosca-lee-ted-dekker/. Following Ted and Tosca, Adam Cappa, an up and coming worship leader/musician/singer will be joining me. Adam is mentored by Jeremy Camp.

Trica Goyer brings her book, Beside Still Waters and Beverly Lewis shares the story behind her book/movie, The Shunning. A moving 9/11 tribute that asks the question, Where was God? ends the show.

Jeff Copeland dazzles us with an on-air illusion. He will be a regular guest on Teen Talk Radio on the first Thursday of each month. Following Jeff, you can check out a replay of a recent interview with Matt Redman, worship leader and songwriter.

Jay and Beth Loecken, along with teens Ben and Bekah share their story. After coming home from a mission trip to Africa, the Loecken family returned to their comfortable lifestyle, but they all knew they wanted something more. In April of 2008, the family made the daring decision to sell their home, purchase an RV, and begin traveling the country serving communities in need.

Josh McDowell shares about the misuse of sex and his book and DVD set The Bare Facts: The Truth about Sex, Love, and Relationships which delivers frank and intimate answers to top questions students ask about sex, love and relationships. Josh believes that no question is off limits and that knowledge, not ignorance, is the key to youthful purity and a fulfilling marriage and family. Randy Frazee joins me to talk about Zondervan's bestselling The Story Church-Wide Experience. Randy is senior minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas--partnering with max Lucado. He is the author of The Connecting Church, Making Room for Life, The Christian Life Profile Assessment and Renovation of the Heart Student Edition.

Suzanne Rentz brings her Daughters of Heaven Ministries to TTR; Yancy, a singer, songwriter, and worship leader, joins us to share some news and some music. Mary DeMuth brings us The Muir House, her lastest release.

Matt Redman, author of Mirror Ball and worship leader /songwriter (Heart of Worship, Better is One Day, Blessed be your Name, and Undignified) joins Teen Talk Radio to talk about true worship. Pastor Jim Wood ends the show with a real-life application for teens.

Lynn Cowell and I talk about teens being fake on Facebook. As a speaker and author with Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lynn Cowell has been mentoring teen girls for over ten years. She is the author of the new book, His Revolutionary Love, as well as a columnist for Focus on the Family’s Thriving Family, Susie Mag, and Enrichment Journal. Jennifer Maggio, one of the nations foremost experts on single-parent issues and teen pregnancy, will highlight her own journey thru severe abuse, multiple teen pregnancies, homelessness and how she found hope and freedom through Christ.

A live interview with Maryanne Abbate at ICRS. The Abbate’s lost their son Luke in a rekless driving incident when he accepted a ride from a classmate. The move The 5th Quarter, starring Aidan Quinn and Andie McDowell, was made to tell their story. Listen to this poignant interview with a mom who has done the unthinkable and suffered the unimaginable. Mike Mason joins the program at the halfway point. In The Violet Flash, Mason combines fascinating characters and unforgettable plots with tales of love, friendship, faith, and family, resulting in a story that is truly wonder-full. As an added bonus, Mason has cleverly included several outtakes in the book’s “Afterwords” section, plus a glossary. The Violet Flash will capture the hearts, minds, and spirits of young readers, not to mention those slightly older readers who pick it up.

Hear all about my experiences at ICRS and a great interview with Carla Stewart, author or Chasing Lilacs and Broken Wings. Great discussion about mentor relationships, abuse, and self-esteem.

Blunt is the author of The Life Book, a unique presentation of Scripture designed to engage high school students with the truth of God’s Word as they are introduced to Jesus Christ. Using an interactive format with engaging student comments and real-life questions in the margins, readers are drawn into the only story that can change their lives forever. The second half of the show, Lisa T. Bergren shares about her amazing River of Time series and the newest release, CASCADE. If you loved WATERFALL, don't miss this one! Time travel, romance, intrigue, danger...it's all in there!

1st half: Arron Chambers shares his passion for evangelism the way Jesus did it. 2nd half: Beth Guckeberger talks about the relentless hope we have in Christ that allows us to find the precious among the worthless.

Kalyn Cherry, home-schooled pastor's daughter was the victim of a predator three time her age vin her home church. She shares about her two-year relationship, her depression, and recovery. Learn about the signs to watch out for and ways to intervene.

Travis Thrasher talks about his lastest release in The Solitary Tales series, GRAVESTONE. 2nd half: Tricia Goyer shares about Dayspring's Recordable Storybook and brings an awesome giveaway! Enter to win!

Three-time Dove Award winner and author of the new release, Watercolor Summer. Nan shares about her heart for worship and her work with children and teens.

Author & Proverbs 31 speaker Lynn Cowell answers the question: “Am I ok? Am I worth being loved?” Then, John Claeys will talk about, Apocalyse 2012 and end-times prophecy.

Jeff Copeland, Christian illusionist, chats with me, Nicole O'Dell, about illusions, magic, and the Church. He even performs a live, on air trick--I couldn't believe it myself! Roger Bruner, author of the Altered Hearts series, Barbour Publishing, joins me for the second half of the program.

Part 2: Groundwire, a ministry where teens find comfort, guidance, and answers delivered through multi-media communication. www.groundwire.net. Part 1: Spirit of Community Awards...Luke Drabyn is working tirelessly to provide mosquito netting to remote villages in Africa.

Tricia Goyer, co-author of Praying for your Future Husband, and her daughter, Leslie, join Nicole O'Dell to help girls prepare for their future marriage. They share openly about their own mistakes, dreams, marriages, and failures in order to help you make good choices.

Amazing mom/daughter team writing books and living life together 24/7. Listen in as they talk about Kayla's rare illness and her physical needs, the family's experience on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, their new book, No Safe Haves, and how their faith in God ties it all together.

Mason and Micah Marrs, 13-year old twins share about their band, Double Vision. Then, Leah Fox, 13, winner of the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, joins me to talk about her fundraising efforts, Pennies for Pumps, to help purchase insulin pumps for young diabetics who cannot afford them.

Tune in for live music as singer, songwriter, 15-year-old Tyler Layne shares one of his original songs with us. Then, Jill Williamson, Christy-Award winning author of the Blood of Kings Trilogy, releases the final book.

Steven and Maryanne Abbate, parents of Luke Abbate who tragically died as a result of a car crash, share about their experiences, organ donation, and the need to make good choices. Rick Bieber, writer & director of the movie of the Abbate's story, The 5th Quarter, joins us to share his vision.

Milan and Kay Yerkovich join me to talk about what makes parents tick. Then, the second half of the show is with the hilarious Kimberly Stuart, author of Operation Bonnet.

C.S Lakin wrote The Map Across Time: Readers will be transported into a world where evil somehow prevailed over the Gates of HEaven–at least for a time. And a mysterious stone & half forgotten legends will captivate young readers in new youth fiction from best-selling author Jim Ware

Christian Life College's 26th annual Ascension Convention youth conference is preparing to descend on the Chicagoland area. Youth pastor, Jonathan Jensen, and teens Nic and Destiny, join Nicole O'Dell to talk about the event.

Fun discussion with Eddie aJones about boys and books! The second half is nother fun segment talking with Shellie Neumeier about teens, and her book, Driven.

After losing her husband and four youngest children in a car accident and learning about the true sufficiency of God's grace, Dori seeks to lead others down a path of healing and peace.

1st Half: Lex from Bright Light Parade and Nicole O'Dell discuss music, books, concert tours, missions and passions. 2nd half: Terri Blackstock and Nicole talk about drug addiction and Terri's latest series, Intervention.

BRITT NICOLE, JENNA LUCADO BISHOP, and JAIME GRACE will be joining me to talk about the REVOLVE TOUR, their concerts and books, and other fun things–including music clips!

Lisa T, Bergren, author of the River of Time Series, talks about Waterfall--book one in the series--and about writing for teens. Ginny Yttrup, author of Words, shares about her past sexual abuse and her heart for teens.

Jon Hirst of NOVO Ink (www.novoink.com) shares about this exciting company offering ebook in innovative ways. Award-winning author and missionary to Mozambique, Lisa Harris, talks about her life, her work, and her family.

Kevin Morguess and Nicholas Crumley join Nicole O'Dell to discuss what it's been like to have a brother with Down Syndrome. They both work hard to spread the truth spread.

Pam Gibbs from LifeWay Girls Ministry joins me to discuss body image, parent/teen relationships, and peer pressure.

Emily from Lilygirlsmag.com, an amazing site for teen girls, joined Nicole O'Dell to discuss eating disorders, the double lives Christian teens often lead, finding a mentor, and purity.

Jeffrey Valfer joins me to discuss his amazing website for teens, TeennewsNet.com. We discuss the subject of bullying with Rebecca Springsteen, teen with personal experience.

Dan Gross, Executive Director of PAX offers solutions to gun violence for parents and teens. 866-SPEAK-UP hotline. www.paxusa.org.

Darryl Nyznyk, author of Mary's Son: A Tale of Christmas, joins me to discuss the real meaning of Christmas and how that blends with the traditions of the holiday season.

Award-winning author, Robin Jones Gunn, visits Teen Talk Radio to talk about her life, her books and her love of teens.

Jon Hirst talks about the concept of living as a Generous Mind. Jon and Mindy Hirst wrote an insightful book called Through the River. Available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. www.generousmind.com

Two authors join Nicole O'Dell to discuss their books and the topic of texting.

Shannon McNamara, founder of www.shareinafrica.org, joins Nicole O'Dell to share about her literacy programs in Tanzania. Carl Blunt shares the story of Life Book: A Saturation Movement bringing God's Word to high schools. www.thelifebook.com

Claire Culwell survived when only her twin was aborted. She joins Nicole O'Dell and teen, Natalie, to tell her story and to discuss abortion and its effects on women and teens.

Melody Carlson, author of over 200 books, talks about her books, her passion for teens, and her own teen years.

Hillary Manton Lodge joins Nicole O'Dell to discuss her recent release, Simply Sara, book two of the Plain and Simple series. We have fun comparing the dating practices of the Amish with that of the "English." You might be surprised!

Fran Pitre is the mother of three sets of twins and the author of Twins X 3. She and her oldest daughters, Kathryn and Lauren, join me to talk about the joys and trials of a large family with multiple multiples. Also, Kyann C. is my brief guest at the start of the show to talk about Bloom! Magazine, an online resource for teens, by teens!

David Kyle, director of BloodMoney, a documentary and expose' of the abortion industry, joins Nicole O'Dell to talk about his movie, the facts, and the solutions.

Alison Strobel, daughter of Lee Strobel, joins Nicole O'Dell to talk about personalizing your faith and making it your own as you separate from your parents and begin to develop your own identity in Christ.

Author and Women of Faith speaker, Kim Cash Tate, joins Nicole O'Dell to discuss the struggles of teens and the lenses they look through to view the world. Racial issues, identity, self-esteem and other topics make this a lively and compelling discussion.

Show choir, theater, glee club...what are those things like and who are the people who get involved in them? And what about guys? What would make a guy want to join SHOW CHOIR? Join Nicole O'Dell as she asks those and many other questions of Austin Schumacher, Shay Davis and Tabitha Hess.

Author, speaker and mentor to young women joins Nicole O'Dell to discuss the back-to-school season and many other issues that pertain to teens. Special guest, Natalie: Nicole's daughter.

Ken Raney of Clashentertainment.com, Ben Avery, comic book writer and creator, and Rob Woodrum, illustrator, join Nicole O'Dell to talk about the comic book industry for Christian Teens.

Cindy Thomson joins me to discuss family history. How to dive in, learn the facts and keep the records. The teenage years are a great time for this because you most likely have older relatives who can help with the research.

Lezlie Evans joins Nicole O'Dell to talk about teens in pursuit of big dreams...working in the arts, publishing, atletics, etc.

Cara Putman, author of Stars in the Night, joins me to talk about teens recognizing God's call on their lives. Learn about how to hear His guidance and how to know His will.

Publicist, Carrie Hill, shares from her heart about her 13-year battle with bulimia. We discuss the causes, the warning signs, and the solutions for teens with eating disorders.

300,000 teens are enslaved in the sex trafficking market right now in the United States alone. Globally, the number exceeds 27 million. Tom Davis, author of Priceless: A Novel on the Edge of the World, joins Nicole O'Dell to discuss this difficult issue.

Hannah Smith talks about her life as a military teen--living overseas, visiting ten countries...missing her dad. Her mom, Andrea, joins us to share from her perspective. As a big surprise, Hannah's dad, Shane, got a chance to call in from his training location.

Author, Kit Wilkinson and her niece, Emilie, join Nicole O'Dell and Nicole Unice to talk about mentors. Emilie even sings This One's for the Girls for us!

Ken Raney of ClashEntertainment.com and Jill Williamson of Novelteen.com, along with Stephanie Morrill, author of the Reinvention of Skylar Hoyt series, join me to discuss the Christian entertainment industry.

Tracy Miller attempted suicide after being bullied as a teen. She and Keven Morguess (teen) join Nicole O'Dell to talk about bullying from the perspective of their personal experiences. Don't miss this one!

Abby and Esther Wysong,teens who blog and review books on bookwormsreview.com, join me, along with Jill Williamson, author of the Blook of Kings trilogy and the founder of novelteen.com, to discuss all things related to books and reviews.

Jenny B. Jones joins Nicole O'Dell to talk about writing books, teaching high-school and other funny things related to teens.

Guest, Lauren Flaim, gave birth to her daughter at age 15 and has since gone on to become a successful business owner at 21. Join us as we discuss her struggles and her rise to success in honor of National Teen Pregnancy Prevention month.