faith hope love WWE Superstar Shawn Michaels From the Ring to the Screen Air Force Pilot Christy Wise Taking Flight After Tragic Accident Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Scripts, Stand-Up Comedy & Social Media Hollywood Power Couple DeVon Franklin & Meagan Mar Goodriage, Careers and Faith-Affirming Films Vol 17 - Issue 1 $6.95 USA • $7.50 Canada The Power of Social Media There are so many ways for people to connect nowadays especially us- Good said, “Growing up in the business I was used to being judged. I was ing technology. The constant interaction and quick conversations can used to being subject to tons of scrutiny, but it was actually really minute be both positive and negative. In this issue several of the celebrities we in comparison to the positive feedback, but I would take it very personal. It interviewed talked about the power of social media and how they are would really hurt my feelings and it would kind of depress me a little bit. PUBLISHER :: Allan & Megan Camaisa navigating these avenues. I worked through my twenties just getting to a place of really being okay Take stand-up comedian and actress Anjelah Johnson-Reyes for with it and loving the person that throws the stone, praying for them, and EDITORIAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF :: Kelli Gillespie example. Her fame grew exponentially when her 2007 Nail Salon vid- allowing it to develop my character.” CONTRIBUTING WRITERS :: eo went viral. The video has more than 35 million views. She can use We had so much fun with these two spending half a day doing a Kelli Gillespie, Mei Ling Nazar, Shaylena Marie, Gwen Mecklenburg, social media to let her fans know about a comedy club she’ll be per- photoshoot and interview and it is clear that they support each other Patti Gillespie, Trish Teves forming at and it will sell out for that city. But if someone doesn’t like and help to point each other back to the Lord for their true sense of COPY EDITOR: Patti Gillespie her comedy or her performance they also have an easy way to let her identity. As we head into a new year, let’s use our voices in a positive ART know. Johnson-Reyes said, “I got to this point where all of the comments way. Let’s try to build each other up instead of tear down and remem- ART DIRECTOR :: Rob Springer were affecting me – even the positive ones – and I started getting anxiety ber that just because we are posting something online it doesn’t mean CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS :: about it. Somebody would say something negative and it would suck and feelings automatically become immune. Let’s spread joy! 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Cover Photo: Rob Springer Los Angeles Fashion District Photo Credit: Rob Springer contents contents volume 16, issue 4 interviews >> 06 Nickelodeon’s Addison Riecke Rising Star with a Steady Head on Her Shoulders 12 WWE Superstar Shawn Michaels From the Wrestling Ring to the Silver Screen 18 Actress Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Stand-Up Comedy, Social Media and a Strong Foundation 24 DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good From Relationships to Faith-Affirming Films, the Influential Reach of this Hollywood Power Couple 32 Moniker Group CEO Ryan Sisson A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships 38 Three-Time Olympian Jim Ryun Courage and Motivation to Continue the Race 46 Rock Band Hawk Nelson Blending Music with Opportunity to Reach More People departments >> Miracle: 50 Air Force Pilot Christy Wise Taking Flight After a Tragic Accident and Standing Strong with a New Foundation Outreach: 60 Musician Martin Smith Filled with Compassion and a Heart for Worship Q5: 66 Rockin’ Baby CEO Kathryn Wiley Global Movement Through Childrenswear 68 MOPS President Mandy Arioto The Pursuit of the Perfect Mom Expressions: 70 Noonday CEO Jessica Honegger DeVon Franklin: Dolce and Gabbana Shirt. This Business is Shining Bright to Transform Lives Meagan Good: Cinq a Sept Dress and Alejandro Ingelino Shoes. Photo Credit: Rob Springer | Stylist: Linda Medvene Rising Star with a Steady Head on Her Shoulders Nickelodeon’s Writer: Shaylena Marie Photography: Courtesy of Nickelodeon anding a lead role on a hit television show within just a few weeks of auditions is not the typical newcomer-to- Hollywood story. But for Addison Riecke, this is exactly how her blossoming career began. From her small country hometown in Covington, Louisiana, to Los Angeles, Riecke is headed into her fourth season as Nora in Nickelode- on’s The Thundermans – which won this year’s Kids Choice Award for Favorite TV Show. To top it all off, she just landed her first major film role in a re-make of Clint Eastwood’s 1971 classic The Beguiled, alongside Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell. No qualms about it, this talented twelve-year-old has a bright future ahead of her. When speaking with her, it’s evident that this is no ordinary kid, she is an “old” soul. She eloquently speaks with wisdom sharing that through all of the excitement, she continues to stand firm and steadfast in her faith. Riecke sat down with Risen to talk about passions, priorities, and using her platform for others. Interviewed exclusively for Risen Magazine Risen Magazine: What was it that made you fall in love with acting, but take us back to your audition. What was it like getting the news you singing and playing musical instruments? When did you think you were were cast as Nora and what have you enjoyed most about being part of actually good at it and maybe you could be on TV? this series? Addison Riecke: What really made me fall in love with acting was that AR: When I first auditioned for The Thundermans I had only been on a I could be whoever I wanted to be. Even from a young age I would have few auditions. I had just come out to Los Angeles for a few weeks in the friends over and we would write and put on plays. I liked that no matter summer and had been on just a few commercials. Right before the audi- what you were doing, you could still be yourself, being able to be anyone tion for The Thundermans came up, there was a very small role that I had else you wanted to play. I started out just doing small plays at my school. wanted.