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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2025 · 25 MIN

Prayer Changes Everything for Women in Film and TV | Interview with TV Host Monica Schmelter

from Influence Women · host Kathleen Cooke

Discover the power of prayer for your film or television career! In this episode of the Influence Women podcast, Global Director Kathleen Cooke interviews Monica Schmelter, host of the Christian TV show "Bridges" to explore how prayer has shaped her life journey from Islam to Christianity and into a career in Christian TV. https://influencewomen.com Topics include how to pray and believe for your God-inspired future, how to create a work-life balance, and three keys to godly success as a Christian media professional. Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as we dive into the incredible impact of faith for women in media and the arts. Whether you're an aspiring artist, filmmaker, or TV host, this episode will encourage you on your life journey. 👉 Sign up for a FREE MEMBERSHIP to Influence Women! It's a great place to connect with others of faith and purpose as you pursue your dreams in the industry. Join here: https://influencewomen.org/membership/  🌟 Subscribe to the Influence Women YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-yLGpj1BJaG47cBZU2Dbuw?Sub_Confirmation=1  Influence WomenFounded by media executive Kathleen Cooke, IW will help you grow in your faith, your relationships, and your professional career in film, television, the arts, and leadership. You'll find Influence Women in the major film hubs across the nation.  Find out more at Influence Women at https://influencewomen.org Follow Influence Women Global Twitter https://x.com/InfluenceWomenG Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558179922051 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/influencewomenglobal/ Connect with Kathleen Cooke, Influence Women Global Director: https://kathleencooke.com  👉 Subscribe to the Influence Women PodcastAvailable on all your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/influence-women/id1715718111?i=1000634169188 Prefer video? Watch the Influence Women podcast on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPelK3YPdzzTIqgtkbQKSvZlQj0eSk30d&feature=shared The Influence Lab - Redefining Global Mission Strategy in Today's Digital AgFounded by media experts Phil and Kathleen Cooke, The Influence Lab mobilizes a powerful strategy to teach the global Church how to use media to share the gospel in today's digital age, with Influence Women creating a pathway for Christian influence in entertainment and media.  Find out more about The Influence Lab at https://influencelab.com  **More About this Episode** Prayer Changes Everything for Women in Film and TV | Interview with TV Host Monica SchmelterBorn in Pakistan, Monica Schmelter became a believer in Jesus in a predominantly Muslim country at the age of 13. This life-changing decision began Monica's journey to where she is today and her career success.  Author, speaker and broadcast journalist Monica Schmelter, loves a good story. But not just any story. She tells the stories of everyday people. People that experience real life, in all its dimension. People that journey through struggle, to ultimately find the goodness of God.   Monica skillfully leverages heart for storytelling in the media as host of the Christian Television Networks daily program, Bridges. Bridges is seen in over 50 million homes on Christian Television Network and streaming platforms. Currently she serves as the Director of Station Managers for Christian Television Network.  She and her husband Joe, are parents to son one adult son Joseph,and they recently welcomed a daughter in-love into their family. Her past has influenced her passion for prayer and a desire to see young women know the wisdom of Jesus and be grounded in their identity in Him.  Find out more: https://BridgesWithMonica.com 

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