Faith and spirituality have inspired countless men and women to successfully overcome obstacles and personal tragedies. American Program Bureau's spirituality speakers provide stirring examples of how they have harnessed the power of faith to successfully beat seemingly insurmountable odds and reach tremendous heights of achievement.
Mariane Pearl
Pearl is a unique and versatile award-winning journalist who has written A Mighty Heart: The Brave Life and Death of My Husband Danny Pearl, a gripping and profound narrative of her experience and the pursuit of those who captured and killed her husband, Daniel Pearl, the South Asia bureau chief for The Wall ...
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
A Nobel Peace Laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu served as South Africa's voice of conscience during its long struggle against apartheid, soothing the spirits and rallying the hearts of his people as head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. As a highly regarded and inspirational keynote speaker, he continues to ...
Andie MacDowell
Andie MacDowell has established herself as an accomplished actress in a career that shows no signs of slowing down. Her undeniable charm and talent has resulted in worldwide recognition. She has recently completed filming the ensemble dark comedy Intervention, and can most recently be seen on Fox's Lone Star, ...
Linda Evans
Best known for her starring role on Dynasty, Evans is a true believer in the power of positive thinking, visualization, and faith. A deeply spiritual woman, she shares insightful stories of hope and healing that are empowering and inspirational.
Shirley MacLaine
A dancer, singer, author, and highly regarded actress, she is certainly among Hollywood's most unique stars. A five-time Academy Award nominee, she won a Best Actress Award for playing quirky matriarch “Aurora Greenway” in Terms of Endearment. She showcases her indefatigable essence, advocating for personal ...
Mike Love
Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as lead singer and a founding member of The Beach Boys, Love has been a long-time advocate for living in harmony with the environment. From crafting music about the environment to leading the way at the Earth Summit over two decades ago, Love continues to create international ...
Jeannie Mai
As the effervescent host of How Do I Look?, Jeannie Mai - who is known for her colorful fashion sense! - empowers women by giving them the fashion tools to succeed in work & in life.
Angela E. Oh
Angela E. Oh serves as the Executive Director of the Western Justice Center Foundation, a nonprofit organization that advances peaceful resolution of conflict. She has worked as an attorney, public lecturer, and teacher of Zen meditation. In addition to her job with the WJC, she remains Of Counsel to the Century City law ...
Chris Hedges
A graduate of Harvard Divinity School and a foreign correspondent for nearly two decades in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and the Balkans, he writes and speaks extensively on war, religion and the conflict in the Middle East. He is the author of the bestseller War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning, a book ...
Joan Borysenko
A world-renowned spokesperson for the mind-body approach to health, Dr. Borysenko combines the latest research, practical exercises, and personal anecdotes in her pioneering work to distinctively blend science, medicine, psychology, and spirituality as a service of healing.
Ronnie Milsap
An incredible storyteller, Milsap tells his inspirational story in a rich program, I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World, interspersing songs with the defining moments of his life. By sharing his life in song, Milsap inspires others to follow their heart, whatever their abilities may be, and to find their place in ...
Martha Williamson
Williamson is a 20-year entertainment industry veteran who was Executive Producer and Head Writer for Touched by an Angel. Both personally and professionally, her deeply held spiritual beliefs have guided her through trials and tribulations on her own path towards success, service to others, and her faith. Not ...
Malaak Compton-Rock
A graceful and inspirational force, Compton-Rock is devoted to volunteerism and focuses on such issues as youth, women’s empowerment, and education. Founder of The Angelrock Project, she works to promote social responsibility and encourages us all to live a life of service. A judge on Oprah’s Big Give, a ...
Montel Williams
Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer of The Montel Williams Show, Williams established the Montel Williams MS Foundation to further the scientific study of multiple sclerosis after being diagnosed with the disease in 1999. Best-selling author of Mountain, Get Out of My Way and Bodychange, he ...
Sherwin Nuland
Renowned surgeon and author of the monumentally successful books, How We Live and How We Die, and The Art of Aging: A Doctor's Prescription for Well-Being, Dr. Nuland continues to contribute greatly to the medical world. He offers a unique perspective on healthy aging and medical ethics, as well as an ...
Blair Underwood
A charismatic and versatile actor, Blair Underwood has found success acting in television, on stage, and on the big screen. His success has been driven by the underlying belief that, in order to achieve longevity in the acting business, you must diversify yourself and become as flexible as possible.
Natalie Cole
An eight-time Grammy winner, Cole has led a remarkable life, relying on the power of friends, family, and faith to become a true survivor. With honesty, grace, and humor, she shares her personal journey and the lessons she learned, advising us to make the right choices for a better life.
Marcia Dyson
As a gifted writer, stirring public speaker and ordained minister, Rev. Marcia L. Dyson has been hailed as one of our nation's foremost religious figures and spiritual writers. Using her special brand of wisdom and insight, Rev. Dyson's speeches address issues concerning race, gender inequality, and other national ...
Smokey Robinson
A music legend instrumental in defining the Motown sound, Grammy-winner Robinson writes and records the soundtrack to our lives. Not only passionate about music, he is also passionately involved in social causes and is a successful businessman.
Angela Bassett
A respected actress of the stage, screen, and television, Bassett has been one of the few African American actresses to break Hollywood's color boundary. Best known for her searing portrayal of Tina Turner in What's Love Got To Do With It, the Golden Globe recipient and Academy Award-nominated Bassett has ...
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