Bob Critteneden

Kim Trobee, Jerry and Lynn Jones, Bill Giovannetti + Top 10 Topics of 2014: Marc Newman, David A.R. White, Devon Franklin (#5), Elizabeth Slattery, Kellie Fiedorek (#4), Ted Broer (#3), Christena Cleveland, Trip Lee (#2), Stuart Shepard (#1)

Dr. Marc Newman of Movie Bible Study elaborated on some of the content and spiritually-related themes contained within the movie, "Selma." For information on Movie Bible Study and its resources, go to www.moviebiblestudy.com.

Mike Griffin, Public Affairs Representative for the Georgia Baptist Convention, discussed the firing of Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran, centered around a book that he had written based on his Christian beliefs. You can get more information and sign a petition to support Chief Cochran by going to the website, www.gabaptist.org.

Ruth Soukup, author of the book, "Living Well Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life," discussed some of her background, as well as her perspective, rooted in her Christian faith, about the use of money. Leran more at her blog/website at www.livingwellspendingless.com.

Dr. Jerry and Lynn Jones, who are involved with the ministry Marriage Matters, shared their perspective on a variety of issues relative to strengthening marriages, in advance of the Marriage Matters conference at Vaughn Park Church of Christ in Montgomery January 18-21, 2015. Dennis Fonville of the Marriage ministry at Vaughn Park was also part of the conversation. Learn more about the Jones' ministry at www.marriagematters.ws. The church's website is www.vaughnpark.com.

Jimmy DeYoung of "Prophecy Today" discussed 4 areas in which Israel faces challenges during the year 2015. He also provided some comments about a terrorist attack in Paris earlier that day. The website is www.prophecytoday.com.

Bill Giovannetti, pastor of Neighborhood Church in Reading, CA and professor at A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary and Simpson University, discussed some aspects of God's grace and how it can help release Christians from legalism. The material is based on his book, "Grace Intervention: Understanding God's Beautiful Gift of Grace." Learn more at www.pastorbillg.com.

Bishop E.W. Jackson, President of the organization, STAND, which is committed to bringing people together across racial and cultural lines, shared perspective in the aftermath of a police shooting in New York City and discussed his "Pray for Our Police" initiative. Learn more at www.standamerica.us.

Louis Zamperini, Luke Zamperini, Lou Priolo + Top 10 Topics of 2014: Warren Cole Smith (#10), David and Jason Benham (#9), Jimmy DeYoung (#8), Jamie Dean (#7), Kerri Kupec, Stuart Shepard (#6)

Dr. Marc Newman of Movie Bible Study analyzed the plot and content of the film, "Into the Woods," including identifying some spiritually-related themes in it. The website is www.moviebiblestudy.com.