Bob Critteneden

Jimmy DeYoung of "Prophecy Today," aired weekdays at 11:55am & 11:55pm, as well as Saturday from noon until 1:30pm, discussed a variety of issues related to the Middle East, including the meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Obama. Learn more at www.prophecytoday.com.

Peter Sprigg, Senior Fellow for Policy Studies at the Family Research Council, discussed the HERO (Houston Equal Rights Ordinance), which would have created special rights for people based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The HERO was ordered by the TX Supreme Court to be placed on the November, 2015 ballot, where it was defeated. Learn more at www.frc.org.

Troy Carl, Vice-President of Faith Comes By Hearing, discussed the overall purpose of that organization, which is involved in distributing audio Bibles, and shared about the Military BibleStick, which is a small audio Bible which is designed to be used by deployed military members. Learn more at www.militarybiblestick.com.

Author Liz Curtis Higgs discussed the "Parable Treasury," which includes her 4 previously released parables, including the "The Pumpkin Patch Parable" and "The Pine Tree Parable." Learn more at www.lizcurtishiggs.com.

Nicol Sponberg discussed various aspects of her life, including her involvement as co-founder of Selah, the death of her child, and the inspiration for a new album of hymns called, "Awake My Soul." You can find her at www.facebook.com/nicolsponberg.

Kristen Henry, Montgomery coordinator for the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement course that will begin on January 19, 2016, gave an overview of the course material and discussed its potential impact on someone's Christian walk. Learn more at www.perspectives.org.

Lauren Daigle, Craig Groeschel, Skip Heitzig, O.S. Hawkins, Kim Trobee

Mat Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, reported on the significance of Matt Bevin winning the governor's race in Kentuck. Bevin is a supporter of county clerk Kim Davis, who had refused to issue marriage licenses to gay couples. Staver also discussed the latest legal action on behalf of Kim Davis. Learn more at www.lc.org.

Jamie Dean, National Editor for WORLD Magazine, commented on a story she had written recently about the refugee crisis in Europe and how the U.S. is partnering with other organizations, including evangelical agency World Relief, to help those who are being allowed to come to the U.S. Her article can be found at www.worldmag.com.

Anthony Brock, Principal of Valiant Cross Academy, after a tour of the facility in downtown Montgomery, spoke with Faith Radio's Billy Irvin about the concept of the school, which is based on Christian values, and some of principles of how it operates. Learn more at www.valiantcross.org.