Bob Critteneden

Chad Robichaux, Founder of Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs and co-author of the book, "Path to Resiliency," discussed the concept of being resilient, which is taught to veterans that come through the Mighty Oaks program, as well as active duty military to which Mighty Oaks ministers. Learn more at www.mightyoaksprograms.org.

Bryan Loritts, Lead Pastor of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Mountain View, CA, discussed some of the principles he relates in the book, "Saving the Saved: How Jesus Saves Us from Try-Harder Christianity Into Performance-Free Love." Learn more through the website www.bryanloritts.co.

Renee Swope, an author and speaker for Proverbs 31 Ministries, heard on the Proverbs 31 radio program for a number of years, discussed the book, "Craving Connection: 30 Challenges for Real Life Engagement," an extension of the (in)courage online community. She is one of the contributors to that book. Learn more at www.cravingcommunitybook.com. The Proverbs 31 website is www.proverbs31.org.

Jimmy DeYoung of "Prophecy Today" on Faith Radio discussed recent developments in the Middle East in light of Biblical prophecy. Topics included: a cease-fire in Syria, the U.N. resolution on Israeli construction, and more. The website address is www.prophecytoday.com.

Kelly Balarie, author of "Fear Fighting: Awakening Courage to Overcome Your Fears," discussed her own personal experience with fear and anxiety, and how God showed her, through the process of writing the book, how to face her fears. Learn more at www.fearfightingbook.com or www.purposefulfaith.com.

Wellington Boone, Founder of Wellington Boone Ministries and the Fellowship of International Churches, discussed race relations from a historical perspective and offered examples of narratives that have led to disunity between the races. He is the author of "Black Self-Genocide: What Black Lives Matter Won't Say." His website is www.wellingtonboone.com.

U.S. Army (ret.) Lt. Col. Sargis Sangari, head of the Near East Center for Strategic Engagement, discussed recent developments in the Mosul area of Iraq and in Aleppo, Syria, and described the plight of Christians in those regions. Learn more about the Center at www.nec-se.com.

Bekah Pogue, Doug Small, Marty Burlsworth, Sargis Sangari, Andy Almeida

Laurie Cardoza-Moore, President of Proclaiming Justice to The Nations, as well as United Nations Special Envoy for the World Council of Independent Christian Churches, discussed a recent U.N. resolution on construction that Israel has conducted in the West Bank area - the United States abstained from voting on that resolution. Learn more about PJTN at www.pjtn.org.

Emily Belz, a reporter for WORLD Magazine and WORLD News Group, discussed a recent story about the World Chess Championship in New York City and the popularity of chess in schools. She also discussed the Martin Scorsese film, "Silence." The WORLD website is www.worldmag.com.