Bob Critteneden

GMA Dove Awards: Nicole C. Mullen, Derek Minor, and Karen Peck and New River; also, Kyle Idleman, Tim Schuster, Miralee Ferrell, Jason Williams

Dr. Joe Savage, Director of the University of Mobile Center for Leadership and Executive Dean of the School of Christian Ministries at the University, discussed a variety of current news stories from a Christian perspective, including Presidential politics, 9/11, and more. There is a new Facebook page: www.facebook.com/umonenationundergod.

In a continuation of a previous conversation, Jon Erwin, Director and Writer for the film, "Woodlawn," discussed the film, which opened nationwide on October 16, 2015. He shared about how young people had been impacted by the film and discussed the positive reviews it had received. The website is www.woodlawnmovie.com.

Novelist Miralee Ferrell shared about her writing background and highlighted the concept and plot of, as well as the spiritual lessons from, the book, "Mystery Rider," the third in the "Horses and Friends" series. Learn more at www.miraleeferrell.com.

Dorothy Newton, formerly an NFL wife, once married to Dallas Cowboys lineman Nate Newton, shared her own story of living in a household where there was domestic abuse, not only growing up, but in her marriage to Newton. She has written about her experiences in the book, "Silent Cry: The True Story of Abuse and Betrayal of an NFL Wife." Her website is www.dorothyjnewton.com.

Tim Schuster, Senior New Business Development Specialist for brightpeak financial, co-creator of the Better Halves program, which is in partnership with the PREPARE/ENRICH relationship inventory. He explained some aspects of the overall concept of the program, including a workshop and resources. Learn more at www.brightpearkfinancial.com/betterhalves.

Christian musical artist and worship leader Lincoln Brewster shared aspects of his life story and discussed the concept of and some songs from his album, "Oxygen." His website is www.lincolnbrewster.com.

Jason Williams, Founder and Executive Director of the Aspire Movement, shared some aspects of his life and how he was led to start the ministry. He also discussed the importance of mentoring relationships in addressing issues surrounding poverty. He wrote an op-ed piece for the Alabama Policy Institute for a special emphasis on poverty, which can be found at www.alabamapolicy.org. The Aspire Movement website is www.aspiremovement.org.

GMA Dove Awards: Erica Campbell, Mark Hall of Casting Crowns, and Chonda Pierce; also, Jon Erwin, Joe Dubowski, Mike Evans, Brian Hardin, Emily Belz

Emily Belz, reporter for WORLD Magazine, discussed a cover story that she had written for the publication, dealing with in vitro fertilization, including some of the challenges and ethical concerns. The article can be accessed at www.worldmag.com.