Bob Critteneden

Brenda Ladun, Birmingham news anchor, cancer survivor, and author, whose latest book is called, "Encouraged: An Inspiring Journey with Real-Life Stories of Hope," shared some aspects of her own struggles with cancer and offered hope and perspective of God's faithfulness in the midst of struggles. Learn more at brendaladun.webs.com.

From the 2014 International Christian Retail Show in Atlanta, Curtis Riskey, President of CBA: The Association for Christian Retail (Christian Booksellers Association), discussed some trends in Christian retail and some of the topical material being addressed at this year's annual convention. Learn more at www.cbaonline.org.

Oliver North, Darrell Waltrip, Henry Cloud, Christopher Plante, Jamie Harvill, Laura Story

Kim Trobee, Producer and Co-Host of the CitizenLink radio feature, discussed a number of recent topics of interest to the family, including an impending Supreme Court decision in the Hobby Lobby case, as well as a ruling regarding free speech in a case involving the Susan B. Anthony List, and an update on the Justina Pelletier case. Learn more at www.citizenlink.com.

J.C. Derrick, a reporter from the Washington Bureau of the WORLD News Group, discussed the defeat of Eric Cantor in his re-election bid, as well as the election of a new House Majority Leader and Majority Whip. After the original conversation, J.C. provided an update following the Republican leadership election. The WORLD website is www.worldmag.com. Follow J.C. on Twitter at @jcderrick1.

Ron Blackwood, son of the late R.W. Blackwood, who lost his life in a tragic plane crash in 1954 in Clanton, Alabama, discussed 2 Blackwood Memorial Concerts featuring the Blackwood Quartet, on June 27, 2014 at Park Memorial UMC in Troy and on June 29 at West End Baptist Church in Clanton. For more information, go to www.blackwoodartist.com.

Evangelist Terry Veazey of Terry Veazey Ministries and Harvesters International shared a report on his ministry activities in the schools of Livingstone, Zambia, including his presentation using a soccer ball to illustrate the gospel message. More information about his ministry can be found at www.terryveazey.org.

Christopher Plante, Regional Coordinator for the National Organization for Marriage, gave a report on the March for Marriage, which had taken place in Washington, DC, ust a few hours before this conversation. You can view the March online at the website www.marriagemarch.org. The NOM website is www.nationformarriage.org.

Jamie Harvill, who is transitioning from being Musical Director at The Peoples Church in Spring Hill, TN to becoming Artist-in-Residence at the University of Mobile, discussed some aspects of his life and worship ministry, and shared from the heart about his desire to train a new generation of worship leaders. He has also written a book called, "and the book, "Worship Foundry: Shaping a New Generation of Worship Leaders." Learn more about him at the website, www.jamieharvill.com.

Darrell Waltrip, NASCAR great and FOX Sports analyst, shared about some aspects of his personal walk with Christ, as well as some of the principles that he outlines in the book, "The Race: Keeping Life on Track." The book was written with Billy Mauldin and Kyle Froman, who serve on staff at Motor Racing Outreach, which was founded by Darrell Waltrip, who is Chairman of the Board. Learn more at www.allwaltrip.com or www.go2mro.com.