Bob Critteneden

Calvin Beisner, Alisa Kaplan, Melanie Dale, Amy Sorrells, Quin Hillyer

Dr. Marc Newman, President of Movie Bible Study, pointed out some spiritually-related material contained within current films: "Unfriended" and "While We're Young." The website is www.moviebiblestudy.com.

Rachel Alexander, Senior Editor of the website, The Stream, gave some analysis of the 2016 Presidential race, encompassing some material that she had published on the website about previously announced candidates. Learn more at www.thestream.org.

Brent Baum (Director/Producer) and Jonathan Shaw (Executive Producer/Editor), filmmakers involved in the "Finding Noah" documentary film, visited the Faith Radio/Meeting House broadcast center at NRB 2015 in Nashville to discuss the film, which deals with the search for Noah's Ark. The website is www.findingnoah.com.

Dr. Calvin Beisner, founder of the Cornwall Alliance, approached aspects of the environmental movement from a Christian worldview perspective and discussed the film, in which he is a spokesman, called, "It's Easy Being Green When You Have No Choice." Learn more about the film at www.greenflick.com. The Cornwall Alliance website is www.cornwallalliance.org.

Jimmy DeYoung of "Prophecy Today," discussed developments in the Middle East in light of Biblical prophecy. Topics included: the nuclear negotiations with Iran and Israel's reaction, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and more. The website is www.prophecytoday.com.

Novelist Amy Sorrells discussed the plot, content, and themes in her novel, "Then Sings My Soul," which offers some perspective on the challenge of cross-generational family relationships. Learn more at amysorrells.wordpress.com.

Quin Hillyer, contributing editor to National Review, discussed some elements of the recent religious freedom bill in Indiana that was passed and signed by the governor, then revised and signed. He addressed some of the misinformation and protests surrounding the bill. You can find Quin online at www.quinhillyer.com or www.nationalreview.com.

Former "American Idol" finalist Phil Stacey gave an update on some of his activity since his time on the show and shared about the background of the song, "Reach Beyond," his involvement with it, and the message of the song. Learn more about the ministry at www.reachbeyond.org. Phil's website is www.philstacey.com.

Assault survivor Alisa Kaplan shared some of her own story, some of her negative reaction to the incident, and her discovery of God's grace to provide healing and forgiveness. She has written the book, "Still Room for Hope: A Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Forgiveness, and Freedom." You can learn more at the publisher's website at www.hatchettebookgroup.com.