Our Mission
Healthy living is more than physical – it’s mind, body and soul. Lifestyle Magazine is a half-hour talk show that focuses on all aspects of whole life health to help viewers create their best life possible. In each episode our team of experts are joined by notable guests to bring our audience cutting edge information for creating health in all areas of life – wellness, nutrition, fitness, attitude and relationships.
Our History
Through the years we’ve evolved with the times to meet the changing needs of our audience and continue to bring top quality programming to millions of people each week around the world.
1985
Getting Started
In 1985, Faith For Today launched Christian Lifestyle Magazine, a program that set new standards in religious programming. CLM followed a news-feature format and was hosted by Dan Matthews and Suzanne Austin (later, Lena Nozizwe).
Television audiences saw powerful stories of Christians who have made a positive influence in their communities and in their world. The show broke down barriers and helped viewers overcome their prejudice towards Christianity.
1990
Christian Lifestyle Magazine paved the way for Lifestyle Magazine, launched five years later. The 1990 Lifestyle Magazine team included Dan Matthews, Clifton Davis, Tami McGrew and Patty Cabrera.
The show, which took on a talk-show format, centered around timely health issues and also addressed people’s physical and emotional needs. Powerful topics include forgiveness, overcoming addictions and the power of prayer.
In 2004, Mike Tucker became the new speaker/director of Faith For Today. Hailed from Texas, where he was senior pastor of a 2,000 member Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pastor Tucker has a rich background in pastoral ministry, counseling, chaplaincy and evangelism. He and his wife, Gayle, made Faith For Today relevant and accessible to local congregations through innovative programming and live seminars.
2007
In 2007, Lifestyle Magazine received a new look when Mike and Gayle Tucker became the hosts of this dynamic and enduring program. The show focused primarily on relationships, spirituality and health – topics that have proven to be of greatest interest to long-time viewers.
2014
After several consecutive years of award-winning programming, the focus of the show has shifted for the 2014-2015 season to a whole life health approach, along with the addition of three new co-hosts who join Mike & Gayle Tucker. Dr. Sharmini Long is an Internal Medicine specialist, Endocrinologist and expert in Obesity and Diabetes treatment. Fitness and nutrition expert Obi Obadike has been featured on over 30 top fitness magazine covers in 2015 was recognized as the #1 influencer in the world for fitness and health on Twitter by Onalytica and was ranked in 2014 as one of the Top Ten most influential fitness experts by Dr. Oz’s ShareCare.com. Lynell LaMountain is the CEO of Life Ignited, a personal development company that helps individuals focus on things that are within their control to change – choices, outlook and health – to develop a more complete and balanced lifestyle.
2020
In the 2021 season Roy Ice, a best-selling author on Amazon, joined Lifestyle as the host of the show. Ice became a part of Lifestyle’s team of experts, serving as the primary authority on the topics of “Attitude” and “Existence”.
Awards
Lifestyle is dedicated to presenting valuable principles and information to our viewers through top-quality television and media programming. Our production team strives for excellence in the field of religious broadcasting, and we are proud of the recognition Lifestyle has received from our peers in the broadcast industry.
WorldFest-Houston Awards
WorldFest is one of the oldest and largest film and video competitions in the world, receiving more than 4,500 entries from 37 different countries last year.
WorldFest presents Remi Awards in 12 major categories and more than 200 sub-categories. WorldFest competitions are based on jury scores, and only about 15% of entries earn the prestigious Remi Award.
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Platinum Award
2001 Platinum Award, Religious Ethics “The Evidence” 2012 Platinum Award, Religious Programming “Father’s Day Special” with Tim Conway & Tim Conway, Jr. 2014 Platinum Remi Award, TV Special – Dramatic “Miracle at Gate 213” featuring Grammy winner and Academy Award-winners 2018 Platinum Remi Award, Lifestyle Programming “A New Season of Love” with Al and Lisa Robertson 2019 Platinum Remi Award, Lifestyle Programming “The Family That Creates Together” with Corbin Bernsen and Amanda Pays
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Gold Award
1995 Gold Award, Social/Economic Issues “Out of The Night” 2001 Gold Award, Substance Abuse “Overcoming Addictions” 2010 Gold Award, Religious Programming “Consumer Fraud” with Special Guest Interview with Academy Award Winner Shirley Jones 2012 Gold Award, Religious Programming “Birth Order with Kevin Leman” with Special Guest Interview with Buzz Aldrin 2013 Gold Award, Lifestyle Programming “Turning Over a New Leaf” with Gretchen Wilson 2014 Gold Award, Lifestyle Programming “Eracism” with Academy Award Winner Louis Gossett Jr. 2014 Gold Award, Religious Programming “Perfect Harmony” Mad About Marriage with Ricky & Sharon Skaggs 2015 Gold Remi Award, Health and Wellness “True Strength” with Kevin Sorbo 2016 Gold Remi Award, Lifestyle Programming “Vegan All Star” with John Salley 2017 Gold Remi Award, Health & Wellness “The New Epidemic” with Daniel Baldwin 2017 Gold Remi Award, Lifestyle Programming “Juvenile Diabetes” with Alan Thicke 2018 Gold Remi Award, Lifestyle Programming “Addiction: The Aftermath” with Eric and Eliza Roberts 2019 Gold Remi Award, Lifestyle Programming “Secrets of a Gold Medal Life” with Scott Hamilton 2020 Gold Remi Award, Lifestyle Programming Spousal Care Giving with Ruta Lee 2022 Gold Remi Award, Lifestyle Programming The Impact of a Good Father with Barry Corbin and Chris Corbin 2023 Gold Remi Award, Lifestyle Programming How to Live a Happy Life with French and Vanessa Stewart
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Silver Award
2011 Silver Award, Religious Programming “John McDougall Healthcare” with Special Guest Interview with Debbie Reynolds 2013 Silver Award, Religious Programming “How We Love” with Milan and Kay Yerkovich 2015 Silver Remi Award, Lifestyle Programming “Creating Option C” with Lourdes Colon and Esai Morales 2020 Silver Remi Award, Informational Programming Impressions of a Human Jukebox with Terry Fator 2022 Silver Remi Award, Lifestyle Programming Balancing Real Life and Motherhood with Actress Brooke Burke 2023 Silver Remi Award, Lifestyle Programming Just Show Up with Actress Martha, Gary, and Bailey Wade
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Bronze Award
1991 Bronze Award, Programming “The Lost Children Show” 1991 Bronze Award, Public Affairs “The Lost Children Show” 1992 Bronze Award, Public Health “Smoking” 2001 Bronze Award, Pilot “The Evidence” 2009 Bronze Award, Religious Programming “God In Tragedy”
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Finalists
1995 Finalist, Family Matters “Anger In Men”
Telly Awards
The Telly Award is the premier award honoring the finest film and video productions, groundbreaking web commercials, and outstanding local, regional, and cable TV programs.
The mission of the Telly Awards, founded in 1978, is to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting, and supporting creativity. The 33rd Annual Telly Awards received over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents.
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Silver Telly
1995 Silver Award “Out of the Night”
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Bronze Telly
2011 Bronze Award, Religious Programming “Infidelity” Mad About Marriage Episode 2015 Bronze Award, Lifestyle Programming “True Strength” with Kevin Sorbo 2017 Bronze Award, General Religious/Spiritual “Life Choices” with Deniece Williams 2017 Bronze Award, General Public Interest/Awareness “The Bullying Side” with Quinton Aaron 2018 Bronze Award, General Religious/Spiritual “A New Season of Love” with Al and Lisa Robertson
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Telly Award, Specials
2001 Telly Award, Specials “Overcoming Addictions”
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Telly Award, Series
2001 Telly Award, Series Lifestyle Magazine 2001 Season