Bob Critteneden

Christian comedian Ken Davis, heard on "Lighten Up" on Faith Radio weekdays at 11:40am and 12:30am, discussed some of the material from his new devotional book, "Lighten Up & Live: 90 Light-hearted Devotionals to Brighten Your Day." His website address is www.kendavis.com.

Christian musical artist Peter Furler discussed his new Christmas project entitled, "Peter Furler Christmas," including the concept, style, and specific songs. Learn more at www.peterfurler.com.

Stuart Shepard, Senior Director of Media for CitizenLink, a public policy partner of Focus on the Family, discussed some topics related to public policy, including a development concerning Florida's marriage amendment and a proposal allowing transgender students to participate in sports with the gender with which they identify. Learn more at www.citizenlink.com.

In a conversation at the Fatherhood CoMission Leaders' Summit in Rome, GA, Brian Doyle, Founder and President of Iron Sharpens Iron and Board member of the Fatherhood CoMission shared about the history and work of the CoMission and discussed what the ministry of Iron Sharpens Iron does. Learn more at www.ironsharpensiron.net and www.fatherhoodcomission.com.

Former college football coach and ESPN commentator Mike Gottfried, founder of Team Focus, an organization that reaches out to provide help and hope for fatherless young people, discussed the work of Team Focus in a conversation recorded at the Fatherhood CoMission Summit in Rome, GA in December of 2014. The Team Focus website is www.teamfocususa.org.

Warren Cole Smith, Vice-President of the WORLD News Group, discussed the recipient of WORLD's Daniel of the Year Award for 2014, Congressman Frank Wolf, who has been a strong voice on the topic of religious freedom. The WORLD website is www.worldmag.com.

Ezechiel Bambolo of Family Legacy Builders and author of the book, "The Firstborn Son: a Curse, a Gift, or a Calling," shared part of his life story and related some material based on the book. Learn more at www.thefirstbornson.com.

Representing Father School USA at the Fatherhood CoMission Summit at the WinShape Retreat Center in Rome, GA, Dr. Allen Kim discussed some aspects of the international Father School program. Dr. Kim is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Clayton State University. Learn more at www.fatherschoolusa.org.

From the 2014 Fatherhood CoMission Summit in Rome, GA, Dr. Darrell Billups, Executive Director of the National Coalition of Ministries to Men, discussed some aspects of the coalition and some of the challenges of ministering to men and initiatives that can address those elements. The website address is www.ncmm.org.

Dr. Joe Savage, Director of the University of Mobile Center for Leadership and Executive Dean of the School of Christian Ministries at the university, shared about a unique Christian tradition that can communicate the gospel. He also discussed the response to the series of events in Ferguson, Missouri. The Center's website is www.umcenterforleadership.org