Bob Critteneden

Jon Mason, Director of the The Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Volunteer Service, also known as Serve Alabama, discussed the concept of Ready Sunday, oriented toward churches, on Sept. 29. You can learn more at www.servealabama.gov and www.readyalabama.gov.

Dr. Richard Blackaby, President of Blackaby Ministries International, shared information about the series of events that unfolded September 19-20 involving his father, Dr. Henry Blackaby, who was missing from 29 hours and had a heart attack while driving. The ministry website is www.blackaby.org.

WORLD News Group Vice-President Warren Cole Smith discussed some of the concepts and updated material within the re-release of the book, "Prodigal Press: Confronting the Anti-Christian Bias of the American News Media". The original book was written by Marvin Olasky, who has co-authored the revised and updated version with Warren Smith. Learn more by going to www.prpbooks.com.

Christian musical artist, actor, and author Rebecca St. James highlighted the concept and plot elements of her book, co-written with Nancy Rue, called, "The Merciful Scar", which deals with a troubled main character and the hope and love she encountered in her life. Learn more at www.rsjames.com.

John Smith, Coordinator of the River Region Judgment House, was joined in studio by Brian Gay (Minister of Missions) and Russell McCrory (Minister to Students) from First Baptist Church of Montgomery to discuss the concept and needs of this year's Judgment House, which opens on October 16, 2013 and continues on selected nights through October 31. Learn more at www.judgment-house.com.

Dr. Brad Swiger, Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Mobile, discussed his approach to science, as well as the importance of apologetics in evangelism and spiritual growth. He has written a 4-part series of essays called, "The Resurrection of the Christian Mind" on the University of Mobile Center for Leadership website. The address is www.umcenterforleadership.org.

Chris Sicks, Pastor of Mercy at Alexandria Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, VA and author of "Tangible: Making God Known Through Deeds of Mercy and Words of Truth", shared about the importance of God's people being devoted to the Scriptures and to live out the truth by showing mercy toward others. Find out more at www.tangibletheology.com.

Ted Cunningham, Pastor of Woodland Hills Family Church in Branson, MO, related some of the concepts that he writes about in the book, "Fun Loving You: Enjoying Your Marriage in the Midst of the Grind", which encourages couples to enjoy their marriage and one another. Learn more at www.woodhills.org.

Christian musical artist Freddy Washington discussed his album project called, "The Jesus Record", and shared about some of his background in music. The interview was recorded at NRB 2013. Learn more at @FredWah on Twitter.

Gary Miller, Pastor of Westview Baptist Church in Opp and speaker at the annual banquet for Sav-a-Life of Covington County on September 30, 2013, discussed his involvement with the founding of Sav-a-Life and his passion for pro-life ministry. Learn more about the center at www.pregnancyctr.com.