Bob Critteneden

Providing some analysis in light of the December 19 vote of the Electoral College, constitutional expert Tara Ross, author of the children's book, "We Elect a President: The Story of Our Electoral College" and "Enlightened Democracy: The Case for the Electoral College," discussed aspects of the College. Her website is www.taraross.com.

Christian musical artist, singer-songwriter, Ginny Owens, discussed her Christmas release, "The Greatest Gift," as well as her most recent project, "Love Be the Loudest," discussing the background of the projects and specific songs. Her website is www.ginnyowens.com.

From the Operation Christmas Child Media Vision Trip to Bogota, Colombia, a collection of conversations with various individuals involved in a graduation for The Greatest Journey discipleship program, as well as the final outreach event, including National Coordinator Gloris Espinoza; Andy Almeida, who assists the OCC team; and Maria, who works with the children at the church hosting the TGJ graduation. Learn more about Operation Christmas Child, an outreach of Samaritan's Purse, at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.

From the Operation Christmas Child Media Vision Trip to Bogota, Colombia, a collection of conversations with various individuals involved in the first two outreach events, including Pastors Martin, Edwin, and Pablo, as well as a young man named Daniel, who was a leader at one of the outreach events. Learn more about Operation Christmas Child, an outreach of Samaritan's Purse, at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.

Ace Collins, Peter Engel, George Barna, Chelsea Crockett, Liberty McArtor, OCC Report #1: Gloris, Martin

Dr. Antipas Harris, the Criminal Justice System Director for the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, who had been part of a gathering hosted by the Coalition for Public Safety prior to our conversation, discussed various aspects of issues related to criminal justice reform. The NHCLC website is www.nhclc.org.

Evan Wilt, a reporter for WORLD News Group who is based in Washington, DC, discussed some of President-elect Trump nominees for various positions, including Cabinet positions. The WORLD website is www.worldmag.com.

From Frazer United Methodist Church, Patrick Quinn, Director of Multi-sites and the Campus Pastor at Frazer Pike Road, plus James Keith Posey, Worship Leader and Associate Campus Pastor at Frazer Pike Road, discussed a Christmas event, including a concert, on December 17, 2016. Learn more at www.frazer.church.

Dr. Joe Savage, President of Projects That Matter and Board member of Emmanuel House in Moldova and Ukraine, shared about the story of St. Nicholas, the original character upon which the modern-day Santa Claus is based. You can find Joe on Facebook and you can learn more about Emmanuel House at www.ehouseforgirls.org.

Robert Sloan, President of Houston Baptist University, discussed his work of young adult fantasy, called, "Hamelin Stoop: The Eagle, the Cave, and the Footbridge." The book's website is www.hamelinstoop.com, and his site is www.robertbsloan.com.