Rick Hagans, Founder of Harvest Evangelism, shared from his 2022 annual walk, in the state of Kansas. He discussed why he walks each year - to call attention to the need for shoes for poor children, and provided observations from this year's walk. The ministry website is harvestevangelism.org.
From Avalon Worship, long-time group members Greg and Janna Long shared about the name change for the group, Avalon, and the emphasis on worship. They also discussed the Avalon Worship album, its concepts, and some of the songs on it. You can find out more through avalonworship.com.
Philip Remington Dunn - Eternal Justice Ed Norwood - Champions Unleashed {Be a Giant Killer} Brian Noble - Peacemaker Ministries {Daily Wisdom for Peacemaking} Michele Chynoweth - The Wise Man meetinghouseonline.info
James Harden, CEO of CompassCare Pregnancy Services, with 3 locations in New York state, including the Buffalo location, which was attacked, destroyed, but rebuilt - and expanding. He also discussed how his organization is empowering pregnancy resource centers to counter the wave of chemical abortions and provided other observations on the pro-life movement. You can find out more at compasscare.info.
In advance of the Encounter Women's Conference at Fresh Anointing House of Worship in Montgomery August 11-13, 2022, worship leader Rita Springer shared about God's work in her life and ministry, her approach to that type of gathering, and the concept of and songs from the album, Light. Her website is ritaspringer.com. You can learn more about conference registration here.
Pediatrician Meg Meeker, the author of the book, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know, who has also developed a Master Class based on the book, discussed some of the principles that she relates regarding father-daughter relationships. The book is the inspiration of a movie available on PureFlix.com called, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. Her website is meekerparenting.com.
The Co-Founder of Champions Unleashed, Ed Norwood, discussed the impact of the Jonestown tragedy on his family, having had multiple members die in the event. He related that occurrence to the material in his book, Be A Giant Killer: Overcoming Your Everyday Goliaths, reminding readers about the need for Christians to take corrective actions in their own lives. You can learn more at ednorwood.com.
The Director of Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family, Sharen Ford, previewed the Wait No More event in Birmingham on August 20, 2022, offering information about opportunities for Christian parents to consider foster care and adoption. You can learn more at waitnomore.org.
Tez Brooks, who is a missionary who has been involved in law enforcement as an officer and a chaplain, shared words of encouragement for first responders, related to his book, Debriefing: Meditations of Hope for Those Who Protect and Serve. His website is tezbrooks.com.
Michael Monroe of Canyon Hills Worship, a ministry of Canyon Hills Community Church in the Seattle area, shared about the concept of the music that the church writes, uses in services, and records, including the song featured on Faith Radio, On and On. You can find out more at canyonhillsworship.com.
The Executive Director of Peacemaker Ministries, Brian Noble, discussed the concept of making peace from a Biblical perspective and highlighted concepts included in the book, Daily Wisdom for Peacemaking. You can find out more at peacemakerministries.org.
Greg Smalley - Focus on the Family Cassandra Speer - Her True Worth {Her True Worth} Jerry Boykin - Family Research Council {Heroic Faith} Bob Hasson - (No) Shortcuts meetinghouseonline.info
The Co-Founder of the ministry of Well Versed, heard on The Garlow Perspective on Faith Radio, Jim Garlow, provided a review of the Future Conference, which was held July 20-22, 2022 in Arlington, VA and streamed online. He also commented on current developments that were consistent with topics covered at the conference. You can learn more at wellversedworld.org.
The author of the book, Eternal Justice: How God Intervenes For the Least of Us, attorney Philip Remington Dunn, shared about how he applies his faith to his practice of law, with a desire to help clients whom he represents to experience true redemption in Christ. You can learn more at philipremingtondunn.com.
Michele Chynoweth, who has set novels involving Biblical characters in a modern-day setting, discussed her latest book, The Wise Man, which inserts the character based on Solomon into a position on the U.S. Supreme Court, deciding a case involving abortion. She can be found online at michelechynoweth.com. Her author coaching site is yourbookdoneright.com.
The Vice President of the ministry, Her True Worth, Cassandra Speer, co-author of Her True Worth: Breaking Free from a Culture of Selfies, Side Hustles, and People Pleasing to Embrace Your True Identity in Christ, discussed ideas and principles related to a woman's identity in Christ. You can learn more at Her True Worth on Facebook.
The CEO of the State Financial Officers Foundation, Derek Kreifels, discussed how the ESG investment strategy (Environmental, Social, Governance) is impacting corporate decisions, including how corporations are supporting abortion. He and Marjorie Dannenfelser, President of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America wrote an op-ed piece at FoxNews.com. You can learn more the Foundation at sfof.com.
This is the full conversation featuring Montgomery, AL current or retired senior pastors Ken Austin, John Ed Mathison, Claude McRoberts, Kyle Searcy, and Jay Wolf, with 181 years of combined ministry experience in the Montgomery area, sharing about "Navigating Tough Times," the third in a series of conversations.
One of the five brothers who comprise the enduring Christian group, The Katinas, John Katina, shared about the history and longevity of the group and discussed the concept of and songs from the worship album, Sunday Set 2. You can find the group online at thekatinas.com.
The President and CEO of Reaching Souls International, Dustin K. Manis, in celebrating 100 million souls coming into a saving knowledge of Christ since the ministry's founding in 1986, shared an overview of the structure and strategy of the ministry, using people in local areas to communicate the gospel. You can find out more at reachingsouls.org.
Lee Strobel - The Case for Heaven Stephen Iacoboni - TELOS Ingrid Skop - Charlotte Lozier Institute Mary Szoch - Family Research Council meetinghouseonline.info
Reporter for The Christian Post, Samantha Kamman, discussed the story of a 12-year-old boy in the United Kingdom who has been on life support, and whose parents wish to keep him on that support, but the latest court ruling, as of the time of the interview, was that the boy should be removed from it. You can find out more here. You can find her writing through the Christian Post website.
The author of the book, (No) Shortcuts: The Proven Path To Purpose, Excellence, and Calling, Bob Hasson, discussed the importance of finding one's calling, centered in Christ, and how that is (or is not) related to occupation. You can find out more at bobhasson.com.
The Vice-President of Marriage for Focus on the Family, Greg Smalley, offered some insight into risk factors that could lead to the ending of a marriage and how couples can navigate through challenges to their marriage. He incorporated a Biblical perspective into the conversation. You can find out more at focusonthefamily.com/marriage.
Noted oncologist Dr. Stephen Iacoboni, the author of the book, TELOS: The Scientific Basis for a Life of Purpose, discussed the concept of purpose in creation and highlighted the compatibility between faith and science. You can find him online at stepheniacoboni.com.
Here is the full conversation featuring Montgomery, AL current or retired senior pastors Ken Austin, John Ed Mathison, Claude McRoberts, Kyle Searcy, and Jay Wolf, with 181 years of combined ministry experience in the Montgomery area, sharing about "Temptation," the second in a series of conversations.
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, Executive Vice-President of Family Research Council, discussed a book he co-authored with two colleagues from FRC, called, Heroic Faith: Hope Amid Global Persecution, highlighting stories of people who are being persecuted for their faith, which can Christians, wherever they live. The FRC website is frc.org.
The Founding Director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University, Lee Strobel, coinciding with the home video streaming release of the film, The Case for Heaven, on PureFlix.com, shared about his inspiration for the book and movie, as well as some of the information contained within. You can learn more at thecaseforheavenmovie.com.
The author of the book, Parent Puddles, Jennifer Aughtman, who has served in ministry to children, youth, and parents in the River Region and is the Executive Administrator at First United Methodist Church of Prattville, provided words of encouragement for parents, in advance of a book signing at Chappy's Deli in Prattville on July 21, 2022. You can find her on Instagram at parentpuddles. For more information, you can contact the church at (334) 365-5977.
Allen Morris - All In Dave Kubal - Intercessors for America Mike Pritchard - International Christian Concern Brandon Showalter - The Christian Post meetinghouseonline.info