This Thanksgiving-themed episode of Breaking Battlegrounds celebrates the spirit of gratitude by spotlighting remarkable individuals and organizations making a difference. We’re joined by Julie Sullivan of Pay Away the Layaway, helping families in need during the holidays; Danielle Gletow of One Simple Wish, granting life-changing wishes to children in foster care; and Douglas McDermott of The Gift of Gratitude Foundation, honoring those who serve with courage and faith. We also welcome back bestselling author Richard Paul Evans, whose inspiring works, including The Christmas Box and the Michael Vey series, have touched millions of lives. He shares insights into his two newest releases, Christmas in Bethel and Michael Vey: The Colony, delivering messages of hope, love, and adventure. Tune in for inspiring conversations that remind us of the power of giving back and appreciating those around us.

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About our guests:

Julie Sullivan is the executive director of Pay Away. For over a decade, Pay Away has been paying off holiday and back-to-school layaway balances, bringing relief to unsuspecting families. Learn more here: https://payaway.org/

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Danielle Gletow is the Founder and Executive Director of One Simple Wish. One Simple Wish grants wishes to kids who have faced abuse, neglect, and trauma, allowing them to experience the magic of childhood. Through their innovative platform, they’ve empowered thousands of donors to make meaningful connections and create brighter futures for foster children nationwide. Learn more here: https://www.onesimplewish.org/

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Richard Paul Evans is the #1 bestselling author of The Christmas Box. He has since written 41 consecutive New York Times bestsellers and is one of the few authors in history to have hit both the fiction and non-fiction bestseller lists. There are more than thirty-five million copies of his books in print worldwide, translated into more than 22 languages. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the American Mothers Book Award, the Romantic Times Best Women’s Novel of the Year Award, the German Audience Gold Award for Romance, five Religion Communicators Council Wilbur Awards, The Washington Times Humanitarian of the Century Award, and the Volunteers of America National Empathy Award. Evans lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife, Keri, and their five children and two grandchildren.

Find his books here: https://richardpaulevans.com/

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Douglas McDermott is the founder of The Gift of Gratitude Foundation. The Gift of Gratitude Foundation recognizes veterans, peace officers, first responders and medical personnel who serve with honor and selflessness with works of art inspired by stories of faith, prayer, virtue and courage. Learn more here: https://www.giftofgratitudefoundation.com/

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