Bob Critteneden

Kayla Fioravanti, author of several books and Managing Editor of "360 Degrees of Grief: Reflections of Hope, Volume 1," consisting of essays by a number of different authors relating their own grief experience, visited the Faith Radio/Meeting House broadcast center at ICRS 2014 in Atlanta to discuss the book and elements of her own story. Learn more about the book at www.360degreesbooks.com. Her site is www.kaylafioravanti.com.

Ben Kelley, Executive Director of the Baptist Health Care Foundation, sponsor of "A Montgomery Family Christmas" to benefit Baptist Hospice, discussed the 2014 event, coming up Tuesday, December 2nd at 7pm at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. The concert will feature Steven Curtis Chapman, Brandon Heath, and Jillian Edwards. Tickets will be on sale at the MPAC Box Office (www.mpaconline.org) and www.ticketmaster.com beginning September 1, 2014. Find the Foundation at www.baptistfirst.org.

Catherine Parks, co-author (with mother, Linda Strode) of the book, "A Christ-Centered Wedding: Rejoicing in the Gospel on Your Big Day," discussed some ideas on how to share the gospel message through a wedding ceremony. Learn more at www.cathparks.com.

Anne Graham Lotz, Brad Stine, June Hunt, Michael Heiser, Don Piper, Shirley Mitchell, Anne Paulk

Stuart Shepard, Senior Director of Media for CitizenLink, a public policy partner of Focus on the Family, gave some commentary on a recent bill related to the Hobby Lobby decision that failed to pass the Senate, as well as a situation involving a Christian college that is facing ramifications from its President signing a letter requesting a religious exemption in a Presidential executive order. The CitizenLink website is www.citizenlink.com.

Dr. Marc Newman, President of Movie Bible Study, discussed the concept and potential spiritually-related content present in two current films: "America" and "The Purge: Anarchy." He also mentioned a recent blog post coinciding with the DVD release of "God's Not Dead." The website is www.moviebiblestudy.com.

Jamie Dean, News Editor of WORLD Magazine, discussed a WORLD cover story about pro-life activity in the nation of China. The WORLD website is www.worldmag.com.

Author and speaker Anne Graham Lotz of AnGel Ministries shared about the inspiration for and content of the revised version of her book, "Heaven: My Father's House." Learn more at www.annegrahamlotz.com.

Dr. Joe Savage, Director of the University of Mobile Center for Leadership and Executive Dean of the School of Christian Ministries, against the backdrop of Acts 1:8, discussed some of the missions endeavors in which UM students are involved. The University website is www.umobile.edu and the Center for Leadership site is www.umcenterforleadership.org.

Actor and comedian Brad Stine, who is one of the cast members of the movie, "Persecuted," shared about the importance of religious freedom, which is a topic that is explored in the feature film. Learn more about the movie, opening July 18, 2014 in Auburn and Dothan, at the website, www.persecutedmovie.com.