I’m talking with my new friend, Ennis Pepper, who is doing incredible work with the Agape Dental Ministry.

Ennis explains why this nonprofit is so vital: it is the only standalone dental charity operating in Mecklenburg County. They provide comprehensive dental services to people who need care but cannot afford it or do not have insurance—all at no cost to the patient.

In this powerful conversation, we discuss:

• The huge impact a simple smile can have, especially when people are seeking employment or need better confidence.

• How Agape Dental Ministry is flexible with qualification requirements to ensure people who truly need the help receive it.

• The urgent need for volunteer dentists (especially retired professionals!) to help them fulfill their mission.

• How you can get involved by calling the executive administrator, Becky Faircloth.

Jump into the chat and thank Ennis for supporting such important work!

I'm joined by the incredibly fun and inspiring Merit Kahn, who is here to talk about her one-woman comedy show, Optimistic Personality Disorder!Merit shares the hilarious story of how she was inspired to put "write a one-woman comedy show" on her list of 50 things to do before turning 50. She describes the show as a way to look back at difficult parts of her life and rewrite them as a comedy set to change her future!We also discuss how Merit, who is primarily a keynote speaker for sales and leadership audiences, uses the stories and anecdotes from her comedy sets in her business programs. Plus, she tells us about the timeline exercise she leads in her programs to help others turn their own challenges into new possibilities.Jump into the chat and let us know what part of your story you would turn into a comedy set!

Ray Scott from Greater Things Ministry is discussing his ambitious holiday mission: to provide every foster child in South Carolina with a brand-new pair of shoes . Ray shares his goal to raise over $240,000 to give 3,500 kids a $65 shopping pass to Shoe Shelf, ensuring each child gets to choose the shoes they want and own something that is truly theirs . Find out how you can help them hit their December 20th deadline at greaterthingsministry.com .

THEN

Richard Moon is talking about his historical fantasy novel, To Conquer Death. Richard explains the massive global event that inspired his book: the mysterious Bronze Age Collapse . He shares his transition from screenwriting to novel writing, stating that his latest idea was simply "too big" for a script, and how this shift has allowed him to build a more expansive world.