Bob Critteneden

Col. Lee Ellis (USAF, retired), during a visit to Montgomery to speak at Maxwell Air Force Base, took some time to discuss his book, "Leading With Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton." He shared about some of his experiences in Vietnam, as well as his work with Larry Burkett in developing Career Direct, a career guidance tool. Find out more about Col. Ellis and the book at www.leadingwithhonor.com.

Steve Stoltzfus, Chaplain with the We Care Program, which ministers in prisons across Alabama, was joined by Lynda Randle, performing a concert to benefit We Care 4/27/14 at Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery. Steve shared information about the program, and Lynda shared about some of her life story, her music, and her heart for prison ministry. Learn more at www.wecareprogram.org or www.lyndarandle.com.

Justin Taylor, author and blogger ("Between Two Worlds"), discussed some aspects of the book he has co-authored, called, "The Final Days of Jesus: The Most Important Week of the Most Important Person Who Ever Lived." His blog and more information on the book can be found at www.thegospelcoalition.org.

Justin Taylor, Kathy Sanders, Carson Tinker, Mark Batterson, Gregg Hunter

Dr. Marc Newman, President of Movie Bible Study, discussed the concept of the movie, "Heaven is for Real", critiquing not only some of the theological aspects, but also highlighting how the film gives Christians opportunities to share with others about the reality of heaven and how people can go there. Learn more at www.moviebiblestudy.com.

David A.R. White, Co-Founder of Pure Flix Entertainment and actor/producer of the film, "God's Not Dead," shared his views on the success of the film, which exceeded box office expectations, and highlighted feedback that he has heard about the film. More information can be found at www.godsnotdeadthemovie.com.

Bobby Gruenewald, Innovation Pastor at LifeChurch.tv and one of the developers of the YouVersion Bible app, offered information on the release of Bible App 5, which integrates a social media component. Find out more or download the app at www.bible.com/app.

Carson Tinker, former long snapper for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, currently playing with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, shared about his experience during the 2011 Tuscaloosa tornado, in which his girlfriend died and he was injured. He discussed his own spiritual life in the aftermath of the tragedy, as he relates in the book, "A Season to Remember: Faith in the Midst of the Storm," with proceeds going to the foundation he has founded, the Be a Blessing Foundation. He can be found on Twitter at @carsontink.

Mark Batterson, Lead Pastor of National Community Church in the Washington, DC area, discussed some practical ways for parents to pray for their children, sharing material based on the book, "Praying Circles Around the Lives of Your Children." Find out more at the website, www.markbatterson.com.

Kathy Sanders, who lost 2 grandchildren in the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, shared some aspects of her own personal journey and how she learned to extend forgiveness in the aftermath of the tragedy. She is the author of the book, "Now You See Me: How I Forgave the Unforgivable." You can learn more at her website at www.kathysandersart.com.