Bob Critteneden

Kim Trobee, producer and co-host for the CitizenLink radio feature, heard 3 times each weekday, discussed a number of news stories, including a provision of Federal funding for abstinence education, the reprimand of a military chaplain for sharing religious material, and more. The CitizenLink website is www.citizenlink.com.

Dr. Marc Newman of Movie Bible Study discussed some of the plot points and spiritually-related themes in the new movie, "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies." The Movie Bible Study website is www.moviebiblestudy.com.

Daniel James Devine, a reporter for WORLD Magazine and the WORLD News Group, highlighted material from several recent stories that he had written, including a story on Presidential politics and the state of Iowa, a new Federal law dealing with newborn screening, and a report on the number of deaths in November 2014 that could be attributed to Muslim extremists. The WORLD website is www.worldmag.com.

Former college and pro football coach Rey Dempsey discussed his involvement in the work of Team Focus, reaching out to young men without a father figure in their lives, in a conversation recorded at the Fatherhood CoMission Summit in Rome, GA. The organization's website is www.teamfocususa.org.

Gregg Harris, Director of Noble Institute, which offers workshops designed to equip families, including, "Raising Kids to Do Hard Things," visited the Faith Radio/Meeting House broadcast center at the Fatherhood CoMission Summit in Rome, GA. He is also author of the book, "The Christian Homeschool." The website address is www.nobleinstitute.org.

Josh Kelley, author of the book, "Radically Normal: You Don't Have to Live Crazy to Follow Jesus," shared words of encouragment about rejecting worldliness, but not becoming trapped in legalism. He also emphasized joy in the Christian life. Josh and his family decided to take an almost year-long cross-country trip, and he reported from one of their stops in Texas. Learn more at www.radicallynormal.com.

Christian musical artist Mark Schultz discussed the background of the song released for the 2014 Christmas season, "Different Kind of Christmas." Connect with Mark at www.markschultzmusic.com.

Pastor, author, and visual artist C.S. Fritz shared about material relative to his latest book that he has written and illustrated, "Cottonmouth and the Great Gift." He is the pastor of the church, Reality LA. Learn more at www.csfritz.com.

Sam Rohrer, President of the American Pastors Network, discussed recent occurrences involving Nativity scenes that had been challenged, and offered comments the broad scope of religious liberties in America. Learn more about the Network at www.americanpastorsnetwork.net.

Corey Lee, Pastor of the Atlanta Revival Center (ARC) Mission Base, discussed the work of God in heart of the city of Atlanta through a variety of ministry initiatives. This conversation took place at the Fatherhood CoMission Summit at the WinShape Retreat Center in Rome, GA in December, 2014, and there was a strong emphasis on the importance of fatherhood in this discussion. Learn more at www.atlantarevivalcenter.org.