Bob Critteneden

Author and speaker John Bevere of Messenger International, at the Faith Radio/Meeting House broadcast center at ICRS 2015 in Orlando, discussed some of the principles he relates in the book, "Good or God: Why Good Without God Isn't Enough," highlighting that what culture's view of good is not the same as God's view of what is truly good. Learn more at www.goodorgod.com.

Carol McAdams Moore, PR Director for the Christian Authors Network, discussed the CAN activities at ICRS 2015 in Orlando, including an outreach to children. She also shared about two books: "Just Sayin': Write 'Em, Draw 'Em, Hide 'Em in Your Heart" for pre-teen girls and "Dare U 2 Open This Book: Write It, Draw It, Dare 2 Live It," for pre-teen boys. Her website is www.carolmcadamsmoore.com. The Christian Authors Network website is www.christianauthorsnetwork.com

From the 2015 International Christian Retail Show in Orlando, Christian author and apologist Nancy Pearcey discussed aspects of various philosophies, or "God substitutes," that are being embraced in the culture today. Her latest book is "Finding Truth: 5 Principles for Unmasking Atheism, Secularism, and Other God Substitutes." The website is www.nancypearcey.com.

Nick Vujicic of the organization Life Without Limbs (also the name of his radio feature), from the Faith Radio/Meeting House broadcast center at ICRS 2015, shared some aspects of his life story, having been born without arms or legs, and discussed the relationship with his wife, Kanae. The two of them have written, "Love Without Limits: A Remarkable Story of True Love Conquering All." His website is www.lifewithoutlimbs.org.

Steve Green, President of Hobby Lobby and Chairman of Museum of the Bible, slated for Washington, DC, discussed not only the background of Hobby Lobby, including its Christian foundation, but laid out some of the plans for the Museum and its displays of Biblical artifacts. The Museum website is www.museumofthebible.com.

Christian author and speaker Linda Evans Shepherd of Right to the Heart Ministries visited the Faith Radio/Meeting House broadcast center at ICRS 2015 in Orlando and shared some of the principles she relates in the book, "Called to Pray: Astounding Stories of Answered Prayer," encouraging believers to respond to the Holy Spirit's promptings to pray. Learn more at www.gottopray.com.

Ed Stetzer, Executive Director of LifeWay Research, shared commentary about the recent Pew survey on religious affiliation and discussed the recent Supreme Court ruling on marriage, including how Christians can respond. Learn more at www.edstetzer.com.

Curtis Riskey, President of CBA: The Association for Christian Retail (formerly the Christian Booksellers Association), which sponsors the International Christian Retail Show, discussed some of the trends and challenges that are affecting Christian booksellers. Learn more at www.cbaonline.org.

Representing the movie, "Woodlawn," set to be released October 16, 2015, actor Caleb Castille and producer Kevin Downes discussed some of the different elements of the film, including the messages it contains. Learn more at www.woodlawnmovie.com.

Ryan Anderson, who is the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow in American Principles and Public Policy at the Heritage Foundation and author of the book, "Truth Overruled: The Future of Marriage and Religious Freedom," gave perspective on the Supreme Court ruling on marriage, specifically discussing how people of faith can respond. The Heritage website is www.heritage.org.