Spring 2018 | A - E
Anderson, Candyce - Samaritan Counseling Center
April 2, 2018
Candyce Anderson, who serves as a therapist for Samaritan Counseling Center in Montgomery, one of the co-sponsors for the Better Parenting for Brighter Futures Assembly and Expo at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Learn more at http://www.brighterfuturesmgm.com. The Samaritan website is http://www.tsccenter.org.
Arenas, Mark - Harvest America
May 7, 2018
Mark Arenas, Crusade Director for Harvest America, a major evangelistic outreach with Greg Laurie to be held in Dallas on June 10 and available for simulcast in churches and homes across the nation, explained the concept of the event and walked through various logistics of getting connected to the simulcast. Learn more at http://www.harvestamerica.com.
Baker, Johnny - Celebrate Recovery {The Road to Freedom}
June 21, 2018
Johnny Baker, whose parents founded Celebrate Recovery and who has been Pastor of Celebrate Recovery at Saddleback Church since 2012, discussed principles he relates in the book, The Road to Freedom: Healing From Your Hurts, Hangups, and Habits. Learn more at http://www.celebraterecovery.com.
Baker, Mark - Overcoming Shame
June 28, 2018
Dr. Mark Baker, who is a psychologist and marriage and family therapist, executive director of the La Vie Counseling Centers in Pasadena and Santa Monica, CA, discussed the topic of shame, identifying it, and dealing with it Biblically, as he addresses in the book, Overcoming Shame: Let Go of Other’s Expectations and Embrace God’s Acceptance. Learn more at http://www.drmarkbaker.com.
Barnett, Karen - Where the Fire Falls
May 23, 2018
Novelist Karen Barnett discussed the second installment in her Vintage National Parks series, entitled, Where the Fire Falls: A Vintage National Parks Novel, which is set in Yosemite National Park. She discussed the setting and how the novel deals with matters of identity in Christ. Learn more at http://www.karenbarnettbooks.com.
Bernard, Luke - The Favorite
May 4, 2018
Luke Bernard, writer and producer of, as well as actor in, the film, The Favorite, which depicts physical and spiritual healing in the aftermath of a near-fatal accident, shared about his own background, having suffered an accident himself involving brain injury, and the inspiration for the film. The interview took place in advance of a screening for pastors and church and community leaders in Montgomery on May 15, 2018. The film's website is http://www.thefavoritemovie.com. Learn about the screening here.
Berry, Michael - First Liberty Institute (U.S. Supreme Court Actions)
June 29, 2018
Michael Berry, Deputy General Counsel for First Liberty Institute, shared comments about recent actions at the U.S. Supreme Court, including the ruling in favor of free speech and religious freedom rights of pro-life pregnancy centers in California. He also discussed the Masterpiece ruling and its possible effect on their case involving the Kleins, the cake bakers in Oregon. Learn more at http://www.firstliberty.org.
Berry, Michael - First Liberty Institute (H.S. Graduation Case)
June 1, 2018
Michael Berry, Deputy General Counsel for First Liberty Institute, discussed the case of a co-valedictorian at a high school in Illinois, who was told by school officials shortly before he was set to deliver his valedictory message that religious content had to be omitted. Learn more at http://www.firstliberty.org.
Black, Stephen - First Stone Ministries {Freedom Realized}
May 25, 2018
Stephen Black, Executive Director of First Stone Ministries and author of Freedom Realized: Finding Freedom from Homosexuality and Living A Life Free from Labels, discussed matters related to finding true freedom in Christ, as well as developments regarding the furtherance of the gay agenda. Find out more at http://www.firststone.org or http://www.freedomrealized.org.
Blackstock, Terri - If I Live
April 4, 2018
Author Terri Blackstock shared about the concept and some of the themes that she relates in her novel, If I Live, the third installment in a series focusing in on a fugitive who has been falsely accused and the detective who had been hired to find her. Learn more at http://www.terriblackstock.com.
Bovard, Rachel - Conservative Partnership Institute
June 22, 2018
Rachel Bovard, Senior Policy Director for the Conservative Partnership Institute, discussed immigration legislation under consideration in Congress, as well as action taken by the President regarding family separation and the necessity of Congressional action to address the issue. Learn more at http://www.conservativepartnership.org. You can also find Rachel on Twitter at @rachelbovard.
Bowersox, Andy - Energize Ministries ***NRB 2018***
April 16, 2018
Andy Bowersox, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Energize Ministries, from the exhibit hall at NRB, where the Pray for Your Pastor bus was on display, talked about the effectiveness of prayer and highlighted how helpful rest and recreation can be for church leaders. Learn more at http://www.energizeministries.com.
Brewster, Lincoln - God of the Impossible
May 21, 2018
Christian musical artist and worship leader Lincoln Brewster, who now serves as a senior pastor at Bayside Church near Sacramento, CA, discussed the inspiration for his latest album, God of the Impossible, and shared about several of the songs on the project. His website is http://www.lincolnbrewster.com.
Briggs, William - The Stream
May 10, 2018
William Briggs, columnist for The Stream, shared comments related to one of his pieces that explored what a society might be like if it only relied on science, which does not offer a moral component. You can read the article at http://www.thestream.org. His website is http://www.wmbriggs.com.
Butterfield, Rosaria - The Gospel Comes with a House Key
May 15, 2018
Author and speaker Rosaria Butterfield underscored the importance of Christian hospitality, as she relates in the book, The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World. Her website is http://www.rosariabutterfield.com.