Bob Critteneden

Dr. Marc Newman of Movie Bible Study discussed the opportunities that films containing a supernatural elements can present for Christians to relate spiritual concepts. And, he discussed the plots and spiritual concept in the Tim Burton films, "Frankenweenie" and "Corpse Bride." Bible study material can be found at www.moviebiblestudy.com.

Kerri Kupec, Legal Communications Director for the Alliance Defending Freedom, discussed developments in the situation involving Houston pastors who received subpoenas of certain communications, originally including sermons, but also e-mails and texts, concerning opposition to the city's new anti-discrimination ordinance. The ADF website is www.alliancedefendingfreedom.org.

Arron Chambers, Lead Pastor of Journey Christian Church in Greeley, Colorado, discussed the concept of falling in love more deeply with Jesus, which he explores in his latest book, "Devoted." Learn more at www.devotedbook.com or www.devoteddiscipleship.com.

Jimmy DeYoung of "Prophecy Today," discussed events in the Middle East in light of Biblical prophecy, including the observance of the Feast of Tabernacles in Israel, as well as the activity of Islamic State in various areas of the Middle East. Learn more about www.prophecytoday.com.

Best-selling author Jan Karon discussed some elements of her new Mitford novel, "Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good," and shared about how her faith influences the novels she writes. Learn more at www.mitfordbooks.com.

Kara Tippetts, author of the book, "The Hardest Peace: Expecting God's Grace in the Midst of Life's Hard," related some aspects of her own struggles with cancer and her perspective on suffering. She also discussed the letter she wrote to a young woman dying of cancer who had announced she would take her own life on a certain date. Find Kara online at www.mundanefaithfulness.com.

Author and Bible teacher Sue Detweiler discussed some of her own parenting experiences and related some of the principles that she integrates into her book, "9 Traits of a Life-Giving Mom." Learn more at www.suedetweiler.com.

Kim Wilson, co-founder of the Footprints Ministry, which ministers to families who have children in the NICU at a variety of hospitals, visited with Billy Irvin at Footprints' new "House of Hope," intended to house families who are in need of lodging while their children are in the hospital. And, they discussed the upcoming Footprints in the Fairway Golf Tournament on 10/16/14. The Footprints website is www.nicufootprints.org.

Steve Rhoads, Vice-President for "My Hope" for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, discussed the continuation of the evangelistic effort called, "My Hope America with Billy Graham," which will include a new video featuring content from Dr. Graham, "Heaven." Learn more at www.myhopewithbillygraham.org.

Hillsong United (J.D.), Brian Free, Erica Campbell, Kari Jobe, Mike Nawrocki, Alan and Lisa Robertson, Jason Crabb, Selah