Bob Critteneden

Former college and NFL player Brian Bosworth visited the Faith Radio/Meeting House conversation center at ICRS 2013 at the America's Center in St. Louis to discuss his own faith journey, including his involvement in the film, "Revelation Road" and the sequel, "Revelation Road 2". Learn more about the films at www.pureflix.com.

Michael Landon, Jr., film/TV producer and director, and co-author of the forthcoming book, "Traces of Mercy", stopped by the Faith Radio/Meeting House conversation center at the International Christian Retail Show in St. Louis to discuss the new novel, some of his other work, and shared some of his recollections of growing up as the son of TV legend Michael Landon. His website address is www.michaellandonjr.com.

Jimmy DeYoung of "Prophecy Today" discussed news from the Middle East in light of Biblical prophecy, including turmoil in Egypt, the Muslim observance of Ramadan, and other topics. For more information, visit www.prophecytoday.com.

James Rubart, author of the book, "Soul's Gate", winner of a 2013 Christy Award in the Visionary category, visited the Faith Radio/The Meeting House display area to discuss the book and its concepts, as well as to share his response to being named a Christy winner. Learn more at www.jameslrubart.com.

Bobby Gruenewald is Pastor and Innovation Leader for LifeChurch.tv and developer of the YouVersion Bible app, which celebrated 100 million downloads this week, coinciding with the 5-year anniversary of the Apple app store. He discussed the history and features of the app and gave some facts about how the app has helped to shape Bible engagement. To learn more, visit www.bible.com.

James Lansberry, President of the Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries and Vice-President of Samaritan Ministries International, discussed some aspects of the Affordable Care Act, including the announcement that the employer mandate would be delayed one year, and outlined how a health care sharing model works. To learn more, go to www.samaritanministries.org or www.healthcaresharing.org.

Richard Blackaby, President of Blackaby Ministries International, and Mel Blackaby, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, GA, stopped by the Faith Radio/Meeting House display area at ICRS 2013 in St. Louis to discuss the new book they have written, along with Richard's son, Mike, called, "Discovering God". Learn more at www.blackaby.net or go to www.russell-media.com.

Coverage of the 2013 Christy Awards in St. Louis including post-dinner conversations with Chris Fabry (Contemporary Standalone: "Not in the Heart"), Julie Cantrell (First Novel & Book of the Year: "Into the Free"), Tracy Groot (Historical: "Flame of Resistance"), as well as a portion of a conversation the next day with James Rubart (Visionary: "Soul's Gate"). For a complete list of award winners, go to www.christyawards.com.

Richard Blackaby, President of Blackaby Ministries International and son of Henry Blackaby, was joined by daughter Carrie at ICRS 2013 in St. Louis to discuss their collaborative effort, "Off Course: Rethinking Best Parenting Practices So Your Child Can Thrive". For more information, go to www.blackaby.net or www.russell-media.com.

John Schlitt, who is the lead singer of the band Petra, stopped by the Faith Radio/The Meeting House display at the International Christian Retail Show in St. Louis to discuss his forthcoming Christmas album and his most recent solo project, "The Greater Cause". You can find him online at www.johnwschlitt.com.