Faith Radio Podcast From The Meeting House

Deputy General Counsel at First Liberty Institute, Justin Butterfield, gave information relative to an independent study program of a California charter school, where parents can choose curricula to be studied, as long as it does not contain religious content or is produced by a religious publisher. The First Liberty website is firstliberty.org. 

The author of the book, I Am Weak, I Am Strong: Building a Resilient Faith for a Resilient Life, Jay Hewitt, discussed the work of God in his life through a cancer struggle and how he discovered God's strength in his weakness. You can connect through iamweakiamstrong.com. His website is jayhewitt.org. 

The Vice President of Marriage and Family Formation for Focus on the Family, Greg Smalley, provided some insight into recent survey data regarding a decline in the divorce rate, the importance of sharing a positive viewpoint on marriage, and how Christians can work to preserve their marriages. You can find out more at focusonthefamily.com/marriage.

T. Martin Bennett, the author of the book, Wounded Tiger, described the book, which is an account of the true story regarding the Japanese pilot who led the attack on Pearl Harbor, who later gave his life to Christ. You can find out more at woundedtiger.com. 

The authors of the book, Make Your Heart a Manger, Karen Porter and her daughter, Cherry McGregor, at Faith Radio/Meeting House Media Central at the Summer 2023 Christian Product Expo in Lexington, KY, discussed the concept of the book, which uses characters included in the Christmas story to illustrate how encountering Jesus can change lives. You can learn more at makeyourheartamanger.com. 

From the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, James Kilgore, chaplain coordinator for the deployment to Lewiston, ME, following the mass shooting there, offered his observations on the situation, the fear and grief that the residents faced, and how the BGEA trained chaplains were doing ministry. You can learn more about the Team at billygraham.org. The BGEA Prayer Line is 855-255-7729 (PRAY). You can chat with a BGEA representative at peacewithgod.net.  

In advance of the Auburn Athletes in Action Banquet on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Opelika, Local Team Leader for Auburn University for Athletes in Action (the sports arm of Cru) and Baseball Team Chaplain Scott Shepherd and Baseball Associate Head Coach Gabe Gross, discussed the work of AIA at Auburn and previewed the event.  You can learn more by reaching out to scott.shepherd@athletesinaction.org or by accessing the registration form below.

Austin French, who is one of the artists in the "Stay Strong" Tour concert at Vaughn Forest Church in Montgomery on November 19, 2023, along with Danny Gokey and Natalie Layne, discussed some elements of his journey of faith in Christ and His direction into music. You can learn more at austinfrenchmusic.com. 

Director of the Center for Religious Liberty at Family Research Council, Arielle Del Turco, discussed two publications relative to religious freedom concerns:Religious Freedom in China: The History, Current Challenges, and Proper Response to a Human Rights Crisis - 2023 Edition,&North Korea: The World's Foremost Violator of Religious Freedom - 2023 Edition.You can connect through frc.org/china or frc.org/northkorea. 

Danny Huerta, Vice President, Parenting and Youth for Focus on the Family, shared about why Halloween is problematic for Christians and how they can respond to it, and offered some alternatives to participating in Halloween activities. You can connect with parenting resources at focusonparenting.com. 

With a report on how the missions organization, World Help, is providing relief to the Middle East in light of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, Kraig Cole, Director of International Partnerships, having recently returned from Israel, shared some of his observations. You can find out more at worldhelp.net. 

In advance of the October 29-30, 2023 release, producers of and actors in the film, Miracle in East Texas, Kevin and Sam Sorbo, discussed the concept of the film, which is based on a true story, and explored how themes related to redemption are part of the film. You can learn more at sorbostudios.com or fathomevents.com.

Founder of Mama Bear Apologetics, Hillary Morgan Ferrer, discussed some elements related to the book, entitled, Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design. The website is mamabearapologetics.com.

Moises Esteves, Executive Vice President of Child Evangelism Fellowship, in light of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, offered information relative to helping children view tragedy Biblically, a concept reinforced by the book, Do You Wonder Why?  You can learn more at cefonline.com.

The author of the book, No More Bad Days: Trading the Pursuit of Perfection for the Gift of Grace, Gary Miracle, described what he experienced, physically and spiritually, as the result of an infection, resulting in the loss of a heartbeat for over 10 minutes and ultimately the amputation of his limbs. His story has inspired the MercyMe song, Say I Won't. You can find out more at garymiracle.com. 

The Founder of Edify Media and Edify Films, Elliott Wallach, the Producer of the documentary film, God of Heaven and Earth, discussed the concept of the film and its presentation of the connection between the date of the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem and the date of Jesus' crucifixion. You can learn more at godofheavenandearth.com. 

Founder and President of Iran Alive Ministries, Hormoz Shariat, the author of the book, Iran's Great Awakening: How God is Using a Muslim Convert to Spark Revival, provided analysis of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the relationship with Iran, and how Iranians are coming to Christ. The ministry website is iranalive.org.

The author of the book, This Homeward Ache: How Our Yearning for the Life to Come Spurs on Our Life Today, Amy Baik Lee, who is a member artist of the Anselm Society Arts Guild and a contributing writer at The Rabbit Room and The Cultivating Project, commented on how the desire for heaven can impact our life on earth. You can learn more at amybaiklee.com. The book site is thishomewardache.com.

Robert Pacienza, President and CEO of D. James Kennedy Ministries, Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Founder of the Institute for Faith and Culture, discussed some of the main principles contributing to a Christian worldview, a concept he explores in the book called, How Firm a Foundation. A corresponding DVD set is available, as well. You can connect through djameskennedy.org. 

Former Bremerton, Washington High School assistant football coach Joe Kennedy, who received a positive ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court after having been fired for walking to midfield and praying after games, discussed about his ordeal and how his faith in God has sustained him. He talked about his book, Average Joe: The Coach Joe Kennedy Story. His website address is coachjoekennedy.org.