Faith Radio Podcast From The Meeting House

CEO of Trail Life USA, Mark Hancock, discussed a way in which Trail Life USA is addressing the negative impact of social media in the lives of boys - by publishing a children's book, in partnership with BRAVE Books, called, Too Much Tubular, which is set on "Freedom Island," the location of a book series. The organization's website address is traillifeusa.com. You can learn more about the book at traillifebook.com. 

The National Director for Public Policy for the pro-life organization, Human Coalition, Chelsey Youman, discussed the opposition to the military's policy of using taxpayer funds to provide transportation for military members to have abortions and described the work of Human Coalition in providing help for women, with the intent of changing their hearts toward abortion. You can learn more at humancoalition.org.

Jonathan Cahn, the leader of the ministry of Hope of the World, as well as Beth Israel/The Jerusalem Center in Wayne, NJ. discussed his book, The Josiah Manifesto, offering Biblical analysis regarding current events and challenging Christians to respond to the information he shares. The Hope of the World website is hopeoftheworld.org.

The Director of Marketing & Communications for Sight and Sound, Katie Miller, shared an update about its first motion picture release, I Heard the Bells, depicting the history behind a familiar Christmas carol, as well as a filmed presentation from one of the Sight and Sound Theatre locations, Miracle of Christmas. You can learn more at sight-sound.com. 

The Vice President of Communications and Marketing for the pro-life organization, Heartbeat International, Andrea Trudden, discussed two developments involving pro-life work: a lawsuit filed in California against Heartbeat International attempting to prevent the promotion of abortion pill reversal, and a proposed federal rule that would keep taxpayer funds from going to pregnancy help centers in their work in assisting women. You can learn more at heartbeatinternational.org.

From the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Alabama State Director Emeritus John Gibbons, who serves as Central Alabama Multi-Area Director for the FCA, shared about the FCA Camellia Bowl Prayer Breakfast on December 22, 2023 in Montgomery, with keynote speaker former Heisman Trophy winner, Charlie Ward. He discussed multiple aspects of the ministry of FCA. You can find out more at alabamafca.org. 

From the Jesus Film Project, the Global Marketing Director for the 2025 release of the film, Animated Story of Jesus, Geoff Peters, described the purpose and concept for this new version of the film depicting the life of Jesus, during the week following the launch event in three cities in November, 2023. You can learn more at jesus.film.

The author of the book, Trusting God With Every Breath: 365 Daily Devotions for Women, Amy Mecham, discussed a season in which she encountered a variety of trying circumstances and shared how she relied on the Lord during that time and what He taught her through it. You can find her online at amylinnea.com. 

Mark Koch, who has been active in the entertainment industry and has a desire to see men grow in the Lord, shared about God's work in His life and discussed his book, The First Hour: Unleash God's Power - A 30-Day Boot Camp for Men. You can learn about the book at thefirsthour.com. 

Former member of the Indiana House of Representatives Christy Chavers Stutzman emphasized the importance of Christians living and proclaiming God's truth, as she discussed her book, The Spiritual Price of Political Silence. You can connect with her online at booksbychristy.org. 

The CEO and Founder of the ministry organization, Biglife, John Heerema, discussed the model that the organization uses in training local leaders around the world to be involved in spreading the gospel and specifically highlighted how Biglife has been involved in reaching people in the aftermath of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The website address is big.life. 

Christian musical artist Steve Camp, who also serves as Senior Pastor at Cross Church in Palm City, FL, introduced his 2003 Christmas single release, Immanuel, and shared about some of history in Christmas music. You can find him at realstevecamp.com. 

The President and CEO of Maoz Israel Ministries, Kobi Ferguson, shared about his daughter's entry into the Israel Defense Forces, the original work of the ministry, and how the ministry's activities have changed since the war began on October 7. You can learn more at israelneedsme.com. 

Jerry Newcombe, Senior Producer and on-air host for D. James Kennedy Ministries, Executive Director of Providence Forum, and co-author (with the late Dr. D. James Kennedy) of the book, What If the Bible Had Never Been Written?, shared about some of the content of the book, as well as a documentary based on it, with content airing on Truths That Transform during December 2023. You can find out more at djameskennedy.org. 

Senior Pastor Mark Bethea and Minister of Music Brad Brand from First Baptist Church Montgomery shared information about the presentation of The Living Christmas Tree 2023, with the theme, "Our King Has Come, December 8-10, 2023. You can learn more at thelivingchristmastree.org or by calling (334) 241-5156.

Robyn Chambers, who serves as Vice President, Advocacy for Children for Focus on the Family, during National Adoption Month in November, discussed a project of the Wait No More adoption and foster care division of the ministry, the Suitcase Bundle Program, in which foster care children are provided with a suitcase for their personal belongings. You can learn more at waitnomore.org. 

The Founder and Executive Director of Frontline Missions International, Tim Keesee, discussed the work of that ministry, and the content of and inspiration for his book, A Day’s Journey: Stories of Hope and Death-Defying Joy. You can find more online at timkeesee.com. 

Lt. Col. Raleigh Washington (U.S. Army, Retired), President Emeritus of Promise Keepers, President and CEO of Awakening The Voice of Truth, and the author of the book, One Word: The Cure for Hurt, Hatred and Hostility, shared a Biblical viewpoint on various cultural issues. You can learn more at atvot.com. 

Michael Johnson, President of the Slavic Gospel Association, was joined by Pastor Oleg, a Ukrainian pastor who serves in Israel, and together, they described the pastor's work in his region and how the people were affected. You can learn more at sga.org. 

Singer-songwriter and worship leader Justin Warren shared about God's direction in his life through his music and ministry and discussed the message of and inspiration for the song, "The Gift of Christmas." You can find him through justinwarrenmusic.net.