Bob Critteneden

Author Dandi Daley Mackall visited the Faith Radio/Meeting House broadcast center at the 2016 International Christian Retail Show in Cincinnati to discuss her book, "Larger-Than-Life Lara," its concept of addressing the concept of bullying, and the Biblical allegory that it presents. Her website is www.dandibooks.com.

Jon Weece, Lead Pastor at Southland Christian Church in Lexington, shared insight on pain and suffering from a Biblical perspective, as he outlines in the book, "Me Too: Experience the God Who Understands." The conversation took place at ICRS 2016 in Cincinnati. Learn more at www.southlandchristian.org.

Ken Ham, Curtis Riskey, Bob Lenz, Mary Manz-Simon, Kent Evans, Bill and Pam Farrel, Ron and Deb DeArmond, George Yancey, Warren Cole Smith

Dr. George Yancey, professor of sociology at the University of North Texas, and author of "Hostile Environment: Understanding and Responding to Anti-Christian Bias," visited the Faith Radio/Meeting House broadcast center at the 2016 International Christian Retail Show in Cincinnati and offered some comments on the state of bias against Christians and how Christians can respond. Learn more at www.georgeyancey.com.

Warren Cole Smith, Vice-President for Mission Advancement for the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview, shared some cultural observations and commented on a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down a Texas law involving increased regulation of abortion clinics. The conversation occurred at ICRS 2016 in Cincinnati. Learn more about the Colson Center at www.breakpoint.org.

Dr. Mary Manz-Simon, author of "Faith Footprints with My Grandchild: 52 Devotions, Activities and Reflections," stopped by the Faith Radio/Meeting House broadcast center in the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, site of ICRS 2016. The book encourages grandparents to build spiritual relationships with their grandchildren. Learn more at www.marymanzsimon.com.

Kent Evans, co-founder of Manhood Journey, which encourages father/son relationships centered around faith conversations, visited the Faith Radio/Meeting House broadcast center at ICRS 2016 in Cincinnati. In the conversation, he discussed the book, "Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You." Learn more at www.manhoodjourney.org.

Curtis Riskey, the President of CBA: The Association for Christian Retail (formerly the Christian Booksellers Association), which sponsors the International Christian Retail Show, shared about some of the features of ICRS, as well as some current trends impacting the Christian retail industry. Learn more at www.cbaonline.org.

In another installment in the series of conversations with winners of Christy Awards in 2016, Rachelle Decker discussed her book, "The Choosing," winner in the Young Adult category. Her website is www.rachelledekker.com. The Christy Awards site is www.christyawards.com.

Another interview in the series of conversations with winners of Christy Awards in 2016 featured Terri Blackstock, who won in the Suspense category for the book, "Twisted Innocence." Her website is www.terriblackstock.com. The Christy Awards site is www.christyawards.com.