Bob Critteneden

Anika Smith, Associate Editor of The Stream, discussed recent developments involving the furtherance of the LGBT agenda, especially regarding transgender bathroom regulations. She highlighted information from a recent story about what the state school board in Michigan has recommended regarding gender policy for students. The website is www.thestream.org.

J.C. Derrick, Washington Bureau Chief for WORLD Magazine & WORLD News Group, discussed his conversation with Sen. Marco Rubio, including the topic of international religious freedom, and the passage, by a U.S. House committee, of an international religious freedom bill. He also shared some Presidential political analysis. The WORLD website is www.worldmag.com.

Larry Taunton, Executive Director of the Fixed Point Foundation and author of "The Faith of Christopher Hitchens: The Restless Soul of the World’s Most Notorious Atheist," discussed his relationship with the late atheist and shared observations of how Hitchens interacted with faith. Learn more at www.larryalextaunton.com.

Dr. Joe Savage, Executive Dean of the School of Christian Ministries at the University of Mobile and Director of the school's Center for Leadership, discussed the topic of pornography, including Barna Group statistics, and offered exhortation for the church to deal with this pervasive problem. The University's website is www.umobile.edu. Also, the Center has a Facebook page of quotes from American history at www.facebook.com/umonenationundergod.

Dr. Tom Thompson, oldest football player (age 61) in NCAA history & oldest to score a point in a game, visited the Faith Radio/Meeting House broadcast center at NRB 2016 to discuss his story, related to the book, "Kick Start: A Story of Overcoming Life's Obstacles to Inspire You to Kick Start Your Future." Learn more at 91kick.wordpress.com.

Attorney and author Tim Rowe of Goodness of God Ministries, who has written, "The Heart: The Key to Everything in the Christian Life," discussed some elements of the human hearts and the importance of protecting our hearts, focused on the gateways of eyes, ears, and thoughts. Learn more at www.thegoodnessofgod.net.

Richard Oden, an Airman in the Air Force National Guard, who was in foster care growing up until he was adopted, and who is an adoptive parent and foster parent, shared some of his story, related in the book, "My Full Life Circle Squared." You can learn more through richardbrittany10@gmail.com.

Christian musical artist Sandi Patty, in advance of her sold-out concert at First Bapt./Prattville on Sunday, May 8, 2016, shared about some memorable moments from her ministry career, as well as lessons that God has taught her. Learn more at www.sandipatty.com.

Shelene Bryan, Founder of Skip1.org and author of the book, "Ridiculous Faith: Experience the Power of an Absurdly, Unbelievably Good God," shared about the concept of her organization and elaborated on some aspects of faith. Learn more at www.ridiculousfaithbook.com.

Andrew White, Jay & Katherine Wolf, Phil Vischer, Ron Leonard, Scott Stankavage, Dale Bellis, Peter Sprigg