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Author and social commentator Rebecca Hagelin, author of "30 Ways in 30 Days to Strengthen Your Family," provided insight and encouragement to parents in raising their children in the current cultural environment. You can follow her on Twitter at @rebeccahagelin.

Former Avalon member Jody McBrayer talked about some aspects of his time with the group, his departure, and his health concerns. He also discussed his new album, "Keep Breathing," as well as his membership in Cana's Voice, with a debut album called, "This Changes Everything." Learn more at www.jodymcbrayer.com.

Tommy McGregor, founder of TheTransMission, a ministry devoted to guiding students through the transition of life after high school, discussed the importance of parents preparing their kids for that transition early, as he relates in the book, "Ownership Road: Leading Our Children To An Authentic Faith." Learn more at www.tommymcgregor.com.

Kelly McCorkle Parkison, Tricia Seaman, James Dutton, Joey Lankford, Alissa Wilkinson, Shawn Lovejoy, Travis Weber

David Temple, Director, Writer, and Executive Producer of the film, "Chasing Grace," as well as actor in the movie, discussed the plot and concept of the film, as well as what the audience can take away from it. Learn more at www.chasinggracemovie.com.

Samuel Rodriguez, President & CEO of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, discussed some issues of relevance to the Christian community, specifically Hispanic Christians, relative to the book, "Be Light: Shining God's Beauty, Truth, and Hope into a Darkened World." Learn more at www.pastorsam.com or www.belightbook.com. The Conference website is www.nhclc.org.

Jamie Dean, National Editor for WORLD Magazine and WORLD News Group, discussed two articles that she had recently written. The topic of one of those pieces was the prospects of a third-party candidacy in the aftermath of the Indiana primary. The other involved the business community's response to the North Carolina transgender bathroom bill. The WORLD website is www.worldmag.com.

On the 2016 National Day of Prayer, Holly Hawkins Shivers, author of the devotional book for children, "I Can Learn to Pray: 52 Devotions on Talking to God," discussed some aspects of the National Day of Prayer, as well as some of the principles that she relates in the book. You can find out more information at www.thomasnelson.com and follow her on Twitter at @hollyshivers.

Tricia Seaman, an oncology nurse who wrote the book, "God Gave Me You: A True Story of Love, Loss, and a Heaven-Sent Miracle," shared some of the story about her relationship with a dying cancer patient, who asked Tricia to adopt her 8-year-old son. Learn more at www.triciaseaman.com.

Travis Weber, Director of the Center for Religious Liberty at the Family Research Council, gave information about a recent case involving a Marine Corps lance corporal who was ordered to remove Bible verses from her workspace. A few days prior to the interview, he had observed a hearing on the case before a Federal appeals court. The FRC website is www.frc.org.