What happens when a hitmaker hits a breaking point? In this revealing episode of Contagious Influencers of America, nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Gold-certified, award-winning singer-songwriter Colton Dixon—an artist who has spent his career using music to connect hearts, lift spirits, and offer hope. With nearly 1 billion streams, multiple #1 Billboard debuts, and songs that have broken records and inspired books, Colton has seen the power of music to bring people together. And yet, he approaches his craft with deep humility, treating music as a universal language that carries both beauty and responsibility. His mission? To write truth, reflect hope in darkness, and leave people better than he found them.

In this conversation, Colton opens up about the moment that inspired his new single "The Love I Have For You," a song shaped by the life-changing experience of fatherhood. He shares how juggling twins, marriage, and a booming career led to a season of anxiety—one he refused to let define his identity. Colton discusses how Romans 8 reframed his perspective, why he chooses to speak hope over fear, and the surprising lessons his five-year-old girls teach him every day.

David and Colton also dive into the wave of revival sweeping across college campuses, the healing power of forgiveness—highlighted by a recent high-profile example that moved him—and the importance of guarding our digital habits in a distracted world. Colton even weighs in on whether AI has a meaningful place in the creative process.

They wrap up with the story behind his Christmas single "Home for Christmas" and what "home" really means to someone who spends much of life on the road. Along the way, you'll hear how his reverence for the art of songwriting, his commitment to integrity, and his desire to use music for good continue to shape his life as an artist.

You can listen to Colton's holiday single Home For Christmas, now streaming on the Christmas Wish Channel and KeepTheFaith Radio.

Stay until the end for a heartfelt message of hope for anyone struggling through the holidays—and learn how you can join the Christmas Wish movement to help families with gas, groceries, and the basics that bring real joy.

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What if the rising cost of health insurance isn't your only option and you could save hundreds every month with an alternative?

In this powerful and timely episode, nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with longtime friend of KeepTheFaith, Marq James, Chief Marketing Officer of Medi-Share—the Christian healthcare-sharing community that's been helping families cover their medical costs for more than 30 years.

With the rising cost of health insurance dominating headlines, Marq breaks down why so many Americans are anxious, confused, and overwhelmed—and how the Medi-Share community is offering a Christ-centered alternative that can save families hundreds of dollars a month. He explains the difference between traditional insurance and healthcare sharing, how members support one another in prayer and financial burdens, and why thousands of people (including those 65+ on Medicare) are switching.

Marq also opens up about his deeply personal battle with long COVID—how it affected his mind, memory, and identity, and how God used that season to reshape his heart, deepen his faith, and restore his calling to "be light" in a world craving hope and clarity.

From the power of prayer to the reality of rising medical costs, this conversation brings wisdom, encouragement, and practical options for anyone struggling with today's healthcare landscape.

Episode Highlights:
• Why healthcare costs are skyrocketing—and what families can actually do about it
• How Medi-Share's Christ-centered model works (and how it's different from insurance)
• What Medi-Share offers for people 65+ on Medicare
• The early-church inspiration behind healthcare sharing
• Marq's raw and inspiring journey through long COVID
• A closing prayer for anyone feeling anxious or overwhelmed

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