Faith, Film, and Finance: Conversations with America's Creative Minds with Lee Strobel, Nick Davis, Teresa Knox, and Patrice Washington

The Neil Haley Show delivers a diverse lineup of guests spanning faith-based storytelling, Holocaust remembrance, music history, holiday planning, and emerging technology. Host Neil Haley guides conversations that explore how creators, authors, and experts are shaping culture through their unique contributions to entertainment, education, and commerce.Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author of "The Case for Christ" and "The Case for Creator," discusses his latest project "The Case for Miracles," now adapted into a theatrical film. The former atheist journalist-turned-Christian apologist shares how he investigates faith through evidence-based inquiry, examining documented medical miracles published in peer-reviewed journals. Strobel emphasizes that his approach treats spiritual questions with the same rigor he applied as a Chicago Tribune reporter, building cases through multiple arrows of evidence rather than blind faith. He's currently working on what he describes as his "magnum opus" scheduled for 2027, with plans for a national mega-church tour and distribution of one million free copies on college campuses.Filmmaker Nick Davis joins the program to discuss his documentary about non-Jewish Europeans who rescued Jews during the Holocaust. Davis explains how he discovered transcripts of interviews with ordinary people across Europe who risked their lives to hide and protect Jewish neighbors, operating independently without any organized network. The documentary features voices from Dame Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons, and other acclaimed actors bringing these heroic stories to life. Davis hopes viewers will reflect on their own responses to division and hatred in today's world, noting how relevant these historical lessons remain as society becomes increasingly polarized along political and tribal lines.Teresa Knox discusses her acquisition and restoration of Tulsa's Church Studio, the legendary recording facility originally purchased by Leon Russell in 1972. The 110-year-old former Methodist church became shelter Records headquarters and hosted recording sessions for Tom Petty, JJ Cale, Eric Clapton, and countless other artists throughout the 1970s. After buying the dilapidated building nearly a decade ago, Tresa spent six and a half years on renovation, transforming it into a working studio, music museum, and audio engineering school. Recent recordings include Grammy winner Taj Mahal, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Kenny Loggins, with the facility now welcoming over 1,500 musicians annually while maintaining its analog recording capabilities.The show also features finance expert Patrice Washington analyzing holiday spending trends from Chime's Unwrapped Survey, revealing that Americans plan to spend an average of $1,120 on gifts this season with 58% of respondents preferring cash to help with utilities and bills. Toy industry expert Elizabeth Werner showcases last-minute gift ideas from Lego and Stranger Things collectibles, while the program touches on AI agents with Dr. Mohammed exploring how agentic automation is reshaping technology. These varied conversations demonstrate Neil Haley's ability to bridge entertainment, spirituality, history, and practical consumer advice into compelling discussions that inform and inspire his audience.