Faith Radio Podcast From The Meeting House

The Chair of the National Men's Task Force for the organization, Support After Abortion, and the author of the book, Almost Daddy: The Forgotten Story, Greg Mayo, in a conversation at the 2023 National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Orlando, discussed part of his own story and offered hope and perspective, from a Biblical point of view, for men whose babies have been aborted. You can learn more at supportafterabortion.com. 

The Director of WinShape Camp for Girls, Amy Lowe, provided insight regarding the camp experience and how it can be an extension of the ’ responsibility of Christian parents to influence the spiritual growth of their children and gave an overview of the 2023 camp opportunities offered by WinShape. You can learn more at winshapecamps.org. 

Christian musical artist and worship leader Jimi Cravity discussed his background and involvement in music, including Christian music, and shared about the concept of and songs from the album, The Last Amen. You can find him online at jimicravity.com. 

The Founder and Chairman of The Joshua Fund, Editor-in-Chief of All Israel News and All Arab News, and host of The Rosenberg Report on Trinity Broadcasting Network, discussed the significance of the 75th anniversary of the modern-day nation of Israel and shared about the plot and premise of his novel, The Libyan Diversion, and its similarity to real-life events. You can find him online at joelrosenberg.com. 

Allen Mendenhall, who serves as Associate Dean and Grady Rosier Professor in the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University, presented, in his personal capacity, information relative to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policies, which contain components that are of concern to Christians. He also discussed SB261, a bill introduced into the Alabama Legislature that would prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to invest in companies and financial institutions that promote ESG. You can learn more about the bill through alcap.com. You can reach your legislators through alison.legislature.state.al.us. His website is allenmendenhall.com. 

Mark David Hall, Herbert Hoover Distinguished Professor of Politics at George Fox University, discussed principles that he relates in his book Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land: How Christianity has Advanced Freedom and Equality for All Americans, which illustrates how Christianity has been a force for good in the U.S. You can find out more at markdavidhall.org. 

Brent McCorkle, who oversaw the music for the documentary film, Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon, in a discussion coinciding with the release of the movie for home viewing, shared about the Christian faith element of the life of Johnny Cash and various aspects of the film. You can learn more at johnnycashmovie.com.  

The co-author (with husband, David) of the devotional book, Moments with God for Couples: 100 Devotions for Growing Closer to God and Each Other, Lori Hatcher, discussed some of the Biblical principles that they experienced in their marriage and what they desired to communicate through the book. Her website is lorihatcher.com. 

Noted columnist and journalist Cal Thomas, the author of the book, A Watchman in the Night: What I’ve Seen Over 50 Years Reporting on America, discussed elements of his experience in journalism and shared how his Christian worldview perspective provides a foundation for his work. You can find him online at calthomas.com. 

Sydney Tooley, Writer and Director of the film, Sun Moon, shared about the inspiration for the film, which was a opportunity she had to be a teacher in Taiwan, and discussed how God led in the process of making the film and what she wishes to communicate. You can find out more at pureflix.com.  

Lester Spencer, who serves as Lead Pastor of St. James Church in Montgomery and President of the Alabama-West Florida Chapter of the Wesleyan Covenant Association, discussed developments surrounding churches disaffiliating from the United Methodist Church and announced the establishment of the Alabama Emerald Coast Provisional Conference of the Global Methodist Church. You can learn more at the Facebook Page of the WCA Alabama-West Florida Chapter or the website for the AEC conference of the GMC, aecgmc.org.

In a conversation aired during Teacher Appreciation Week, the Executive Director of Christian Educators (Christian Educators Association International), David Schmus, discussed the overall work of the organization, addressed how teachers can live out a Christian witness in the public schools, and analyzed some various challenges for teachers. Learn more at christianeducators.org.

Christian suspense writer Steven James shared about the concept of his novel, Broker of Lies, and explored some of themes that he included within that book, including questions concern the pursuit of justice in the aftermath of the loss of a loved one. You can learn more at stevenjames.net. 

The author of the children's book, Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Teacher Who Became a Spy, Molly Wilmington, discusses aspects of the life and ministry of the theologian and lessons that children and adults alike can apply in their lives. You can find her online at theteacherwhobecameaspy.com. 

The author of the book, Dwell: 90 Days at Home with God, Sandra Byrd, in advance of Mother's Day 2023, offered insight on how a home can reflect the presence of God and a mother's role in facilitating that. You can find her online at sandrabyrd.com.

Joel Penton, the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, which offers Bible instruction through "released time religious instruction," providing public school students with courses during the school day off-campus. He has written a book called, During School Hours: Why and How LifeWise Academy is Reinstalling Religious Education into the Public School Day. You can learn more at lifewise.org. 

C.H. Dyer, President and CEO of Bright Hope, which specializes in providing orphan care through families and helping to lift families out of poverty in a number of areas of the world, discussed the ministry's approach to poverty and family preservation. You can find out more at brighthope.org. 

Former American Idol finalist Scott MacIntyre, who is legally blind and has had two kidney transplants, shared about God's faithfulness and the ministry in which he and his wife, Christina, are involved. He discussed the Enduring Hope television special, which shares its name with the podcast they host. You can find out more at scottmacintyre.com. 

Here is a conversation with Joanna Joiner of LAMP High School, the 2023 Female Recipient of the Jimmy Hitchcock Memorial Award, presented by the YMCA of Greater Montgomery, recognizing Christian leadership in athletics. You can view the award presentation and see information about the recipients and nominees for the Award at www.ymcamontgomery.org/hitchcock.  

Here is a conversation with Joshua Maye of Carver High School, the 2023 Male Recipient of the Jimmy Hitchcock Memorial Award, presented by the YMCA of Greater Montgomery, recognizing Christian leadership in athletics. You can view the award presentation and see information about the recipients and nominees for the Award at www.ymcamontgomery.org/hitchcock.