Bob Critteneden

A two-part conversation with JJ Weeks of the JJ Weeks Band: In part 1, he previewed the band's concert in Enterprise, AL at First Bapt. on April 10, 2016. In part 2, he elaborated on the content of the latest album, "As Long As We Can Breathe." The band's website is www.jjweeksband.com.

Ron Leonard of Military Ministries and representing Canines for Christ, visited the Faith Radio/Meeting House broadcast center to discuss his involvement in the ministry, using dogs to provide comfort in difficult situations. Learn more at www.k9forchrist.org.

Mike Gottfried and Siran Stacy, Bob Christopher, Angelia Waite, Mesu Andrews, Mindy Belz, Paul Kwo

Phil Vischer of Jellyfish Labs, co-creater of Veggie Tales and creator of "What's in the Bible?" visited the Faith Radio/Meeting House broadcast center at NRB 2016 in Nashville and discussed various aspects of communicating creatively. His website is www.philvischer.com.

Peter Sprigg, Senior Fellow for Policy Studies at the Family Research Council, shared information and analysis of the Mississippi religious freedom bill that was passed by the legislature and signed by the governor, as well as the situation involving the transgender bathroom bill in North Carolina. The FRC website is www.frc.org.

Jamie Dean, National Editor of WORLD Magazine and WORLD News Group, discussed some elements of the Presidential race, including material from her "Ballot Boxing" column on Donald Trump and recent statements on abortion, as well as a cover story on Ted Cruz. The WORLD website is www.worldmag.com.

Mindy Belz, Editor of WORLD Magazine, in advance of her visit to Montgomery on April 11, 2016 to speak at Trinity Presbyterian Church, shared about her observations of persecuted Christians in the Middle East, related to her book, "They Say We Are Infidels." Learn more at www.theysayweareinfidels.com.

Canon Andrew White, Founding President of the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East, also known as the "Vicar of Baghdad," former pastor of St. George's Church in Baghdad, visited the Faith Radio/Meeting House broadcast center at NRB 2016 and discussed the state of Christians in the country and the work of FRRME. Learn more at www.frrme.org.

Joe Savage, Director of the University of Mobile Center for Leadership, offered some Biblically-based commentary about the nature of sin, the importance of asking for and receiving forgiveness (which does not exempt someone from the consequences of sin), and resisting temptation. The school's website is www.umobile.edu.

Andy Bowersox, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Energize Ministries, provided some background of his organization and discussed details about an opportunity for Faith Radio listeners to enter their pastors into a contest to win an all-access day at Talladega Superspeedway. Learn more about the ministry at www.energizeministries.com.