Summer 2023 | A - E
Abercrombie, Karen - Eleanor's Bench
July 12, 2023
Karen Abercrombie, who is the lead actor in a streaming series called, Eleanor's Bench, in which she plays the role of a judge, discussed the concept and themes of the series, which is available through the https://www.pureflix.com/movie/eleanors-bench. You can find her online at https://karenabercrombie.com/.
Amerine, Jami - 90 Days to Stress-Free
July 6, 2023
The author of the book, 90 Days to Stress-Free: Renovating the House that Worry Built, Jami Amerine, shared Biblical perspective on the topic of stress and provided insight and principles on addressing it, based on concepts she relates in that devotional book. You can find her online at https://jamiamerine.com/.
Arthur, David - Precept {Yarrow}
September 18, 2023
David Arthur, President and CEO of Precept, the ministry founded by his parents, Kay and Jack Arthur, shared an update on his mother and related information about a new initiative to reach younger generations with God's Word, called, Yarrow. You can connect with Precept at https://www.precept.org/. The Yarrow website is https://www.yarrow.org/.
Asher, Oliver - Advancing Native Missions {Invincible Joy!} ***NRB 2023***
July 10, 2023
The President of the missions organization, Advancing Native Missions, Oliver Asher, at the 2023 National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Orlando, shared about the concept of the ministry and discussed his book, entitled, Invincible Joy! Chasing God’s Dreams for Your Life. You can find him online at https://www.oliverasher.com/. The ANM website is https://advancingnativemissions.com/.
Atkinson, Greg - The Secret Power of Kindness
August 3, 2023
The author of the book, The Secret Power of Kindness: 10 Keys to Unlocking Your Capacity to Change the World, Greg Atkinson, the Founder of the First Impressions Conference and Worship Impressions and Co-Founder of the Social Media Church Conference, shared principles about kindness based on Scripture and related to his own experience. You can find him online at https://gregatkinson.com/.
Barna, George - Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian Univ./Family Research Council {Raising
September 1, 2023
George Barna, Director of Research at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University and Senior Research Fellow for the Family Research Council's Center for Biblical Worldview, discussed research that he has compiled about the biblical worldview of parents, and how parents can train children in a biblical worldview, a concept he addresses in the book, Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child's Heart, Mind, and Soul. You can find out more online at https://www.arizonachristian.edu/culturalresearchcenter/.
Baumgardner, Julie - WinShape Marriage (marriage and money)
August 22, 2023
Julie Baumgardner, Director of WinShape Marriage, discussed principles that couples can incorporate into their marriages that are related to money. She referred to a column she had written for https://www.christianpost.com/voices/do-finances-in-childhood-impact-your-marriage-research-says-yes.html about marital harmony on money. The WinShape Marriage website is https://marriage.winshape.org/, where you can find an article called, https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/how-to-talk-about-finances-before-marriage.
Berry, Joel - The Babylon Bee {The Babylon Bee Guide to Gender}
September 19, 2023
The Managing Editor of the Christian satire site, The Babylon Bee, Joel Berry, offered comments relative to the book has co-written, entitled, The Babylon Bee Guide to Gender: The Comprehensive Handbook to Men, Women, and Millions of New Genders We Just Made Up! The Babylon Bee website is https://babylonbee.com/.
Bishop, Tim - The Persistent Road ***CPE SUMMER 2023***
August 21, 2023
At the Summer 2023 Christian Product Expo in Lexington, KY, Tim Bishop discussed his novel, The Persistent Road, based on a character who was mentioned in the book he and his wife, Debbie, wrote, called, Wheels of Wisdom: Life Lessons for the Restless Spirit, which related experiences from their long-distance bicycle journeys. You can learn more at https://timbishopwrites.com/.
Blake, Julie Marie - Alliance Defending Freedom (5th Circuit ruling on abortion pill)
August 22, 2023
Senior Counsel for Regulatory Litigation at Alliance Defending Freedom, Julie Marie Blake, provided analysis of a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that the abortion pill could no longer be available by mail and that previous FDA restrictions on its distribution would be reinstated. Implementation depends on review by the U.S. Supreme Court. The ADF website is https://adflegal.org/.
Blocker, William - College of Biblical Studies {Word to the Wise} (Dothan Community Church 35th Anni
July 26, 2023
President of the College of Biblical Studies and voice on the radio feature, Word to the Wise, heard weekday mornings at 10:10 and other times on Faith Radio, William Blocker, in advance of his speaking at the 35th Anniversary of Dothan Community Church on July 30, 2023, shared about his connection to the Dothan area, previewed his appearance, and gave an overview of the work of the College. You can learn more at https://cbshouston.edu/.
Bowman, Crystal - Good Morning, God Loves You! ***CPE SUMMER 2023***
August 8, 2023
Crystal Bowman, in a conversation at Faith Radio/Meeting House Media Central at the Summer 2023 Christian Product Expo in Lexington, KY, discussed the importance of children maintaining an awareness of God, related to the book, Good Morning, God Loves You. Her website is https://crystalbowman.com/.
Boykin, Jerry - (Lt. General) (Ret.) - Family Research Council/Kingdom Warriors {Strong and Courageo
July 11, 2023
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, Executive Vice-President of Family Research Council and Founder of a Christian men’s ministry called Kingdom Warriors, offered a Biblical approach to masculinity, a topic addressed in the book he has co-authored, called, Strong and Courageous: A Call to Biblical Manhood. You can find him online at https://frc.org/ or https://www.kingdomwarriors.net/. The book is available through https://www.faithfultext.com/strong-and-courageous-products-9781736620687.php.
Bradford, Jim - Masculinity By Design ***CPE SUMMER 2023***
September 5, 2023
Jim Bradford, the co-author (with wife, Mindy) of the book, Masculinity By Design: Finding True North, in a conversation at the Summer 2023 Christian Product Expo in Lexington, KY, shared insight about Biblical manhood and provided, based on his own experience in mentoring men, direction for men as they seek to follow God's plan for their lives. You can learn more online at https://masculinitybydesign.com/.
Brown, Jason - Called Higher Studios {Camp Hideout}
September 15, 2023
CEO of Called Higher Studios and Producer of the film, Camp Hideout, in theatres on September 15, 2023, Jason Brown, shared about his involvement in filmmaking and the positive message consistent with a Christian perspective found in the film. You can find out more about the film at https://www.camphideoutmovie.com/. The studio website is https://www.calledhigherstudios.com/.