Joni Eareckson Tada, founder of Joni and Friends and advocate for the disabled, especially within Christian ministry, now has her own television program, "Joni and Friends." Find out more at http://www.joniandfriendstv.org
Books:
I've literally read thousands of books, at about 1-3 per week so it's hard to choose. Off the top of my head here are a few of my favorites that stick out as life-changing:
When God Weeps, Joni Eareckson Tada
You Gotta Keep Dancin', Tim Hansel
The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham, Harold Myra, Marshall Shelley