Bob Critteneden

Dr. Joe Savage, Director of the University of Mobile Center for Leadership and Executive Dean of the School of Christian Ministries at UM, discussed restrictions that some colleges had placed on the celebration of Christmas, as well as some of the time-honored traditions of the holiday. To connect with UM, go to www.umobile.edu, www.umcenterforleadership.org, or www.facebook.com/umonenationundergod.`

Actor Kirk Cameron discussed the concept and some of the information shared in the film, "Saving Christmas," available on DVD in 2015 after a limited theatrical release in 2014. You can learn more at www.kirkcameron.com.

Travis Weber, who serves as the Director of the Center for Religious Liberty of the Family Research Council, reported on a conference called, "Under Caesar's Sword," which brought religious leaders together to discuss topics related to persecution. The FRC website is www.frc.org.

Paul Kent, author of the devotional book, "The Real Force," encompassing some of the spiritually-related themes from the "Star Wars" series, discussed some of the Biblically-based lessons that can be garnered from the series of films. Learn more at www.facebook.com/PaulKentBooks or find Paul Kent/Muckley on Facebook.

Jonathan Allen, Worship Pastor for Grace Chapel in Leipers Fork, TN (near Nashville) discussed the music ministry of the church, as well as the concept of and songs from the Christmas worship project, "Songs of the Incarnation: Ever With Us." Learn more at www.gracechapel.net.

Dr. David Vanderpool, Co-Founder and CEO of LiveBeyond, discussed his personal journey of being a noted trauma surgeon, establishing a medical missions organizations, and relocating to Haiti. Learn more about the ministry at www.livebeyond.org.

Jason Cruise, Bob Welch, James Rubart, Jamie Dean, Calvin Beisner, Les Bernal

Stuart Shepard, Director of Digital Content for CitizenLink, a public policy partner of Focus on the Family, offered insight on the bill defunding Planned Parenthood that passed the U.S. Senate, as well as the shooting that occurred at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs. The CitizenLink website is www.citizenlink.com.

Dr. Colin Nicholl, who formerly taught at the University of Cambridge and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, discussed material relative to his book, "The Great Christ Comet: Revealing the True Star of Bethlehem." Learn more at www.greatchristcomet.com.

Todd Alexander, Director of Music and Organist at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Montgomery, shared some history of the concept of the "Lessons and Carols" service and gave some specifics of Trinity's 20th Annual Lessons and Carols Service on Sunday, December 20, 2015. Learn more at www.trinitypca.org.