Former NBC News correspondent Don Teague and Rafraf Barrak were the featured speakers at March's Forum at Andrews University. They shared their stories of faith and how their careers taught them to listen to God and apply His will in their lives.

Teague shared how God led him to accept a job as NBC foreign correspondent at the onset of the Iraq War and protected him in the midst of violent acts of terrorism. It was in Iraq where Teague met Barrak, who works as a translator for NBC.

Barrak described growing up in a strict religious household. "We feared God and didn't question Him," she said. When she joined Teague's team, she found, "brotherhood, love and friendship, not authority."

Barrak was in a dangerous situation because of her involvement with the media. Teague, along with the support of fellow media personalities, helped her come to the U.S. and gain entrance to an American university.

After immigrating, she experienced God's love in Teague's Christian home. "They opened their house and said, 'We will be a family for you,'" she said. Barrak then realized escaping bombs, kidnappings and coming to the U.S. wasn't simply luck, but God working in her life. She soon began talking to God for herself. In 2008, she became a Christian.

Following the Forum, Teague and Barrak met with Andrews University students at a Leadership Luncheon.

Kristina Penny, reporter, The Student Movement, with Keri Suarez, media relations specialist, Office of Integrated Marketing & Communication