The Vision TV Show: Women of Influence with Kathleen Cooke
Executive Producers and Hosts: Alveda King and Destiny Yarbrough
Co-Hosts: Day Gardner, Ginger Howard and Katie Holmes
Episode Description
In this inspiring episode of The Vision, host Destiny Yarbrough and her co-hosts—Dr. Alveda King, Ginger Howard, Day Gardner, and Katie Holmes—welcome special guest Kathleen Cooke, co-founder of Cooke Media Group and founder of Influence Women. The episode centers around the importance of Christian influence in media, the power of storytelling, and maintaining a strong biblical foundation in a media-saturated world. Kathleen shares her journey from childhood creativity, encouraged by her parents, to becoming a SAG actress and respected media executive with global impact through faith-based programming and storytelling.
Kathleen discusses her foundational belief that Christians, especially women, need to engage deeply with God’s Word to remain spiritually grounded amid the distractions of digital culture. Referencing her devotional book Hope 4 Today, she emphasizes that reading the Bible at least four days a week can have a transformative effect. She warns of the spiritual pitfalls in Hollywood and urges women aspiring to media careers to be rooted in a biblical worldview. This foundation, she says, helps creatives resist compromising their values, particularly when pressured by an industry that often demands moral concessions.
The show features a moving video about Influence Women, Kathleen’s organization dedicated to empowering Christian women in media. With chapters across the U.S., it provides education, encouragement, and connection through podcasts, webinars, journals, and mentorship. She notes the urgency of producing excellent, values-based content as today’s audiences are flooded with media, often without discernment or depth. For aspiring creatives, Kathleen stresses the need for training—both in technical skills and storytelling—and recommends using discernment in choosing mentors and programs that align with Christian values.
The conversation also touches on Kathleen’s recent work, including a documentary for the Museum of the Bible, and her experiences in the entertainment industry. She highlights the importance of standing firm in personal convictions—refusing roles or projects that conflict with her faith—and encourages others to do the same. The co-hosts affirm that Christians have the right to express their beliefs just as others in the industry do, advocating for respect and representation of biblical values in media.
In a powerful moment, Kathleen and the hosts reflect on the influence of media on today’s youth and the rise of AI. They underscore the need for Christians to occupy digital spaces with truth and righteousness, producing content that points people to Christ. The segment closes with a heartfelt prayer for spiritual discernment, media impact, and protection over children and families, reinforcing the theme that media can be a tool for God’s glory when wielded by those committed to His truth.
Overall, the episode is a call to action for Christian creatives to remain spiritually anchored, pursue excellence in their craft, and use their talents to influence culture for the Kingdom of God.
The Vision TV Show won Best TV Show at the 2025 International Christian Film and Music Festival!
Our very own Destiny Yarbrough was on hand to accept the award for The Vision TV Show. The awards ceremony was held at the DoubleTree SeaWorld in Orlando, FL on May 3, 2025.
The Vision TV Show is produced by Dr. Alveda King, Destiny Yarbrough and Day Gardner with co-hosts Ginger Howard and Katie Holmes.
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Press Release – NRB 2025
For Media Enquiries Sandi McGuire [email protected] The Vision TV SHOW tours NRB, celebrates Black History and more… Atlanta, GA — With season two in production, and several award nominations under their proverbial belt, THE VISION TV SHOW will celebrate Black History Month at NRB in Texas February 24-27. Executive Producers Destiny Yarbrough, Day Gardner, and Alveda King, along with cohosts Katie Holmes and Tracey Armstrong will be on set in the Exhibit Hall at NRB2025. In recognition...