Bob Critteneden

Melissa Henson, Director of Grassroots Activism & Education for the Parents Television Council, discussed a new report from the PTC about the levels of violence seen on broadcast and cable television, and a disparity of ratings between similar shown on broadcast and cable. Learn more at www.parentstv.org.

Theologian, former pastor, and author Dr. Gene Getz, Director of the Center for Church Renewal, discussed the project that he compiled called, "The Life Essentials Bible", which has 1500 life principles upon which he has elaborated, as well as links to video teaching. You can learn more at www.lebible.com.

Christian musical artist Steven Curtis Chapman discussed the background behind the album project, "The Glorious Unfolding", as well as the stories behind several of the songs. He also updated listeners on the ministry of Show Hope, helping families in the adoption process. Learn more online at www.stevencurtischapman.com.

The second of 2 podcasts featuring the "Top 10 Topics of 2013" impacting the Christian community. Topics covered: 5) Boy Scouts controversy over admitting openly gay members, formation of Trail Life USA 4) My Hope with Billy Graham spreads gospel 3) Pope Benedict resigns, Pope Francis selected 2) Affordable Care Act issues, including HHS contraception mandate and abortion funding 1) Supreme Court strikes down part of DOMA, rules that those attempting to defend the California marriage amendment are ineligible to do so

The first of 2 podcasts featuring the "Top 10 Topics of 2013" impacting the Christian community. Topics covered: 10) Transitions in leadership regarding international religious freedom 9) Unrest in the Middle East: transition in Egypt, civil war in Syria 8) IRS places conservative and religious organizations under increased scrutiny 7) Gosnell trial raises awareness about the brutality of abortion 6) Concern over religious freedom in the military

Kim Trobee, Producer and Co-Host for the daily CitizenLink radio feature heard twice daily on Faith Radio, discussed a variety of recent stories, including court action involving the contraception mandate under the Affordable Care Act, as well as 2 situations involving children being restricted from expressing Christmas greetings to veterans in VA medical centers in Texas and Georgia. Learn more at www.citizenlink.com.

Daniel James Devine, reporter for the WORLD News Group, discussed several topics about which he had written recently for WORLD, including: 1) an app called Lulu, which enables women to "rate" men that they have dated 2) a profile of a North Dakota community that has grown rapidly due to drilling for oil in the region. Learn more at www.worldmag.com.

Dr. Joe Savage, Director of the Center for Leadership at the University of Mobile and Executive Dean of the School of Christian Ministries at the university, challenged listeners to set priorities in 2014, beginning with seeking the will of God. The material was based on the book from Dr. Savage, "More of God, More of Me". Learn more about the Center at www.umcenterforleadership.org.

Deb DeArmond, Joe Savage, Liz Curtis Higgs, Stuart Shepard, Ken Blackwell

Dr. Marc Newman, President of Movie Bible Study, shared insight about some of the spiritually-related material found within the new movie, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty". The website is www.moviebiblestudy.com.