Bob Critteneden

Author and speaker Stormie Omartian shared about some of the origins of her popular "The Power of a Praying..." series, and about her involvment with Fresh Grounded Faith, in advance of the Dothan Fresh Grounded Faith 2/6-7 in 2015. Learn more about the conference at www.freshgroundedfaith.com. Stormie's website is www.stormieomartian.com.

In advance of A Montgomery Family Christmas with Steven Curtis Chapman Featuring Brandon Heath and Special Guest Jillian Edwards on 12/2/14, Christian musical artist Brandon Heath shared some comments related to his Christmas project from 2013 called, "Christmas is Here." His website is www.brandonheath.net. A Montgomery Family Christmas is sponsored by the Baptist Health Care Foundation for Baptist Hospice.

Montgomery Co. Board of Education member Melissa Snowden was joined in-studio by representatives of 2 area churches: Becky Van Gilder (Frazer UMC) & Pam Williams (True Divine Baptist Church). They discussed a backpack food program, in which churches are involved in distributing food for children who are in need, in partnership with Montgomery Public Schools. To learn more, contact Mona Davis, Public Information Manager for MPS at 334.223-6761 or Mona.davis@mps.k12.al.us.

Shelli Wishard, Luis Gonzalez, Chad Robichaux, J.D. Greear, Annie Downs, Keith Davies, Stuart Shepard

In an installment centered around Thanksgiving, Dr. Marc Newman, President of Movie Bible Study, discussed some of the content found in the movie, "The Blind Side," and the television presentation, "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." The website address is www.moviebiblestudy.com.

James Long, attorney with Advocates for Faith and Freedom, discussed the case of a young boy who attempted to distribute candy canes, with a message about Jesus attached, to his classmates at school during the Christmas season last year. Learn more about the organization at www.faith-freedom.com.

Shelli Wishard, Southeast Regional Director for Operation Christmas Child, shared information about the background of this ministry outreach of Samaritan's Purse, in which shoebox gifts are sent to needy children around the world. The 2014 National Collection Week is November 17-24. Learn more at www.samaritanspurse.org.

Josh Smith, Josh Henderson, and Dewayne Rembert visited the Faith Radio studios to discuss the 2014 River Region Judgment House, which concluded in early November in Montgomery. They shared various aspects of the unique, walk-through ministry, including the number of lives God touched through the event. The website address is www.judgment-house.com.

Eric Metaxas, an author and speaker, who is one of the featured speakers on the "Breakpoint" commentary, presented by the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, discussed material relative to the book, "Miracles: What They Are, Why They Happen, and How They Can Change Your Life." His website address is www.ericmetaxas.com.

Jimmy DeYoung of "Prophecy Today," heard weekdays at 11:55am and Saturdays at 12:00noon, shared about news items from the Middle East in light of Biblical prophecy, including the 10th anniversary of the death of Yasser Arafat, some comments made about the Temple Mount by his successor, American troops going into Iraq, and more. The website is www.prophecytoday.com.