Francesca Battistelli is a Grammy Award winning musician from New York City. Raised by parents immersed in the arts and Broadway, she developed a love of music, theatre, and performance at a young age. But instead of using these talents for applause and accolades, Francesca prefers to point people to something beyond herself –towards hope in Christ. Her soulful piano-pop sound resembles a blend of her music interests – jazz, rock, gospel and R&B – woven beautifully together with themes of trust and risk-taking. In a noisy world filled with sounds and images, we cry out for an authentic voice–one who is not afraid to speak truth and purpose to a generation.

Dr. Nancy Viscovich of SSM Health in Madison was in her early 40s when she decided to learn karate. Today, as a third-degree black belt, she says it’s never too late to pick up a new skill. She shares how she overcame her initial anxiety toward practicing martial arts. She also discusses the mental health benefits of taking on new challenges. Plus, she shares tips to increase your likelihood of success.