Christopher Closeup encourages people of all ages and from all walks of life to use their God-given talents to make a positive difference in the world. The weekly half-hour series regularly introduces viewers to individuals - some famous, some not so famous - who are using their gifts, talents, and abilities to create a better world. http://www.christophers.org/closeuppodcast The bestselling author (The Notebook) discusses his new novel Safe Haven, how he lives out his faith by giving back to the community, and lessons he's learned about healing from various losses in his life. http://www.christophermedia.org/closeup/nsparks.mp3