Winter 2023 | A - E
Abercrombie, Karen - Heaven Sent
February 3, 2023
Karen Abercrombie, who is Executive Producer, Co-Writer, and one of the lead actors in a romantic comedy film entitled, Heaven Sent, shared about the plot and concept of the film. In addition, she discussed her experience in acquiring the role of "Miss Clara" in War Room. You can find her online at https://karenabercrombie.com/. You can learn more about the film through the https://www.pureflix.com/movie/heaven-sent.
Acuna, Laura - Sisters in Faith Ministries {Still Becoming} ***CPE WINTER 2023***
March 16, 2023
From the Winter 2023 Christian Product Expo in Columbus, GA, Laura Acuna, Co-Founder of Sisters In Faith Ministries, shared about her dietary challenges and her experience of God's faithfulness, as she relates in the book, Still Becoming: Hope, Help and Healing for the Diet-Weary Soul. Her website address is https://laura-acuna.com/.
Arterburn, Stephen - New Life Ministries {Every Believer’s Thought Life}
January 19, 2023
Stephen Arterburn, Founder and Chairman of New Life Ministries, shared comments related to the book he has co-written, entitled, Every Believer’s Thought Life: Defeating Destructive Mental Patterns to Gain Victory Over Temptation. The ministry's website is https://newlife.com/.
Bain, John - Christie’s Journey ***CPE WINTER 2023***
February 22, 2023
John Bain, the author of the book, Christie’s Journey: The Beat Goes On, discussed a life-threatening health situation with his daughter and how that impacted his and his family's faith in God. You can learn more at https://www.christianfaithpublishing.com/books/?book=christies-journey or through the book's https://www.facebook.com/people/christies-journey-the-beat-goes-on/100069382809474/?comment_id=y29tbwvuddoymdm2nzu0mzg2mdczmddfmjazodexntqxoti3mdmw.
Barratt, Amanda - Within These Walls of Sorrow
February 23, 2023
Amanda Barratt discussed the historical fiction novel, Within These Walls of Sorrow: A Novel of World War II Poland, which is based on a true story of a group associated with a local pharmacy that assisted Jewish people whose lives were endangered by the Holocaust. Her website is http://amandabarratt.net
Barton, Dawn - Midlife Battle Cry ***CPE WINTER 2023***
February 6, 2023
Dawn Barton, author of Laughing Through the Ugly Cry: And Finding Unstoppable Joy, as well as Midlife Battle Cry: Redefining the Mighty Second Half, shared about the inspiration and message of the former and previewed the theme and topics she covers in the latter. This conversation occurred at the Winter 2023 Christian Product Expo in Columbus, GA. You can find her online at https://dawnbarton.com/.
Baylor, Greg - Alliance Defending Freedom (hiring practices of religious organizations)
March 24, 2023
Greg Baylor, Senior Counsel and Director of the Center for Religious Schools for Alliance Defending Freedom, provided information and analysis relative to a proposed rule from the Administration that would eliminate religious protection regarding the hiring practices of faith-based organizations who receive federal funding. The Alliance Defending Freedom website is https://adflegal.org/.
Bevere, John - Messenger International {The Awe of God}
March 2, 2023
John Bevere, Co-Founder of the worldwide ministry of Messenger International, shared comments relative to his book, The Awe of God: The Astounding Way a Healthy Fear of God Transforms Your Life. You can learn more about him and the ministry online at https://johnbevere.com/ or https://messengerinternational.org/.
Bolin, John - The Thorn
February 20, 2023
Producer of the stage performance depicting the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, The Thorn, John Bolin, shared about the background of the presentation, in advance of a movie event featuring a performance of the play, in theaters March 6-7, 2023. You can learn more at https://thethorn.com/.
Bolinger, Hope - A Country of Their Own ***CPE WINTER 2023***
March 21, 2023
From the Winter 2023 Christian Product Expo in Columbus, GA, Hope Bolinger discussed her involvement in writing Young Adult Fiction and shared the concept of her book, A Country of Their Own, which communicates a theme of the importance of bridging generational divides. You can find her online at https://www.hopebolinger.com/.
Bolton, Martha - The Confession Musical
January 30, 2023
Experienced comedy writer and scriptwriter for family-friendly musicals, Martha Bolton, discussed the movie in theaters February 20, 2023 called, The Confession Musical, a musical presentation filmed in front of a live audience in Shipshewana, Indiana. You can learn more at https://confessionmusicalmovie.com/.
Bowman, Crystal - I Love You to the Stars/Who God Wants Me to Be
February 2, 2023
Crystal Bowman, who is noted for her children's books and has written adult non-fiction, as well, shared about two books she has co-authored addressing topics of relevance to children: I Love You to the Stars: When Grandma Forgets, Love Remembers, offering encouragement for children who have loved ones with memory loss issues, and Who God Wants Me to Be, which is designed to motivate girls to follow God's plan for their lives. You can find her online at https://crystalbowman.com/.
Brokken, Allen - Towers of Light Series ***CPE WINTER 2023***
February 28, 2023
From Faith Radio/Meeting House Media Central at the Winter 2023 Christian Product Expo in Columbus, GA, homeschool father Allen Brokken discussed the Towers of Light series of books and the audio version and player available in association with the material. You can find him at https://www.towersoflight.net/.
Brown, Melony - Challenges Won't Stop Me ***CPE WINTER 2023***
March 1, 2023
From the Winter 2023 Christian Product Expo in Columbus, GA, Melony Brown discussed the concept of her book, Challenges Won't Stop Me: An Interactive Study Guide for Overcoming and Thriving, inspired by health challenges that she has faced throughout her life and how God has shown His faithfulness. You can find her at https://melonybrown.com/.
Bunch, Cyndi - 5000 Blankets
January 12, 2023
Discussing the movie, 5000 Blankets, Cyndi Bunch, whose story inspired the film, highlighted how she was moved, inspired by her young son, to help the homeless in their city. She and her son, Phillip, founded an organization called Phillip's Wish, and the website address is https://www.phillipswish.com/. The movie website is https://www.5000blanketsmovie.com/, and at the time of the interview, was streaming exclusively on Pure Flix (https://www.pureflix.com/).