Bob Critteneden

Author, blogger, and speaker Annie Downs shared about the concept of bravery from a Biblical perspective, related to material from her book, "Let's All Be Brave: Living Life with Everything You Have." Learn more at the website, www.anniefdowns.com.

Keith Davies, Director of Rescue Christians, discussed the overall scope of the organization in helping Christians escape persecution, as well as its work with orphans who are fleeing the countries of Iraq and Syria. Learn more at www.rescuechristians.org.

Chad Robichaux, Director of Veterans Affairs for Serving California and President & Founder of Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs, discussed his experience and work with PTSD, including veterans and active-duty military. He also commented on his involvement in the situation of Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi, who was imprisoned in Mexico, then released. Find out more by going to www.servingcalifornia.org or www.mightyoaksprograms.org.

Former University of Alabama and NFL football star Jeremiah Castille, founder of the Jeremiah Castille Foundation, shared about his ministry work, which includes the Foundation and his service as Chaplain for the University of Alabama football team. The conversation took place in advance of his appearance at True Word of Life Worship Center in Montgomery on 11/12/14. Learn more at www.castillefoundation.org.

Shawn Craig, one of the members of Christian vocal trio Phillips, Craig, & Dean, shared about their new album, "Above It All," including information about the background of several of the songs on the project. Learn more about the album and the group by visiting www.phillipscraiganddean.com.

Luis Gonzalez, who received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox while a child in Panama, shared about how God has worked in his life, as well as the impact of that collection of gifts on him. To find out more about Operation Christmas Child, go to www.samaritanspurse.org.

Jennifer Rothschild, Michael Franzese, Scott Coren, Andrew Hood, J.C. Derrick

Dr. Marc Newman of Movie Bible Study discussed some of the plot elements and spiritually-related content in two new films: "Interstellar" and "Big Hero 6." The Movie Bible Study website is www.moviebiblestudy.com.

Stuart Shepard, Senior Director of Media for CitizenLink, a public policy partner of Focus on the Family, discussed a variety of topics, including a decision from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholding marriage laws in the states in that circuit, plus analysis of election results. Learn more at www.citizenlink.com.

J.C. Derrick of WORLD Magazine and the WORLD News Group provided some post-election analysis, identifying some results and their significance in races for U.S. Senate, Governors, and state legislatures. Learn more at www.worldmag.com.