Christian Devotions SPEAK UP!

June 22 – Marla Stewart Konrad & Sally Lloyd-Jones

6:00 p.m. EST

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey interviews children’s book authors, Marla Stewart Konrad and Sally Lloyd-Jones.

Marla is keenly interested in global issues and has a special concern for the well-being of children. Her career as a speechwriter and communications professional has taken her to numerous countries in Asia and Africa. She lives with her family near Toronto, Canada and is the author of several books for children. She has several years of experience working for World Vision.

Sally is a leading writer of inspirational books for children, with expertise in conveying Biblical truth to young children. She is the author of three bestselling children’s Bibles, including the Gold Book Award-winning Baby’s First Bible and, most recently, Moonbeam Award Winner, The Jesus Storybook Bible. She has written many books for children, including the critically acclaimed New York Times Bestseller and Notable Book of the Year, How to be a Baby: By Me, the Big Sister. A native of England, Sally now lives in New York City. For more information, visit www.sallylloyd-jones.com.

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Christian Devotions SPEAK UP!

June 15 – Burgess Jenkins

6:00 p.m. EST

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey interviews famous actor, Burgess Jenkins.

Burgess is a native of North Carolina and veteran "method actor.” He has had leading roles in studio films from Warner Bros., Universal, Disney, Lionsgate, New Line and more. Some of his credits include: "Remember the Titans," where he portrayed the lead antagonist, Ray Budds, opposite Academy Award winner Denzel Washington; "The Reaping," playing two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank's husband. Burgess has had major recurring roles on two hit TV shows: WB's "One Tree Hill" and Lifetime's "Army Wives."

In addition, he has portrayed the historical figure John Wesley in the self-titled "Wesley" with Golden Globe winner Kevin McCarthy; the starring role of Joe Finn in the upcoming "One Good Man;" the lead in the true story "Unshackled" with Stacy Keach; and the racing legend Bill Blair in "Red Dirt Rising." He won rave reviews and nominations for his leading turn as Bruce Snow in the award winning "In/significant Others;" depicted the down and out Harry O'Ryan in "The Trial" opposite Mathew Modine; guest starred on JAG, Good Morning Miami, Dawson's Creek and many more.

To check out Burgess’s work, go to www.burgessjenkins.com.

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June 8 – Ane Mulligan

6:00 p.m. EST

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey interviews writer and editor, Ane Mulligan.

“I’ve been a voracious reader since my mother instilled within me her own love of reading at an early age. Together we’d escape into worlds otherwise unknown to us through the pages of books.”

After leaving college with an associates degree in hand, she and her husband moved to upstate New York where Ane got a job as Legislative Affairs Director (a fancy name for a lobbyist) for Christian Coalition of New York, and began writing and publishing position papers for distribution in the State House and Senate. She lobbied in New York State and in Washington DC and began to receive invitations for TV appearances and speaking at women's conferences.

No longer working for Legislative Affairs, Ane has published over four-dozen scripts, written five novels and is an editor for the popular literary blog, Novel Journey. Check out more of her work at www.anemulligan.com.

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June 1 – Gina Holmes

6:00 p.m. EST

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey interviews author, Gina Holmes.

In 1998, Gina Holmes began her career penning articles and short stories. In 2005 she founded the influential literary blog, Novel Journey. She holds degrees in science and nursing and currently resides with her husband and children in Southern Virginia. Her debut novel, Crossing Oceans released April/May 2010 with Tyndale House Publishers. To learn more about her, visit: www.ginaholmes.com or www.noveljourney.blogspot.com.

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Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey interviews the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Great Lakes Christian College, Phil Beavers.

Phil began his journey into ministry shortly after graduating from Great Lakes Christian College. He moved to Indiana and took a role as youth minister for four years before returning to mid-Michigan to serve as Pastor of the Duplain Church of Christ for thirteen years. When a job became open at his alma mater, he took it without hesitation and has been part of GLCC ever since.

He and his wife, Judy, live in Dewitt, Michigan and both are leaders at the college. In addition to working at GLCC, Phil helps families establish Living Trust estate plans.

To discover more about the college, visit www.glcc.edu/main/index.php.

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Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey airs guests live at the Blue Ridge Mountains Writers’ Conference.

This conference is the premier training and networking event for both seasoned and aspiring writers and speakers. This Sunday-Thursday event allows participants the ideal opportunity to interact with editors, agents, professional writers and readers, offering outstanding workshops and continuing classes in a wide array of creative categories. Whether you are a professional writer expanding your skills and networking contacts, or a brand new writer just beginning to chase your dream, this Christian Writers’ Conference is the ideal opportunity to take your creative goals to a higher level.

Allow the quiet serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center near Asheville, North Carolina, to provide you with freshness and inspiration as you discover unique ways to sharpen and improve your writing abilities.

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Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey talks with Marybeth and Curt Whalen.

Marybeth is a speaker and contributing writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries. The author of “For the Write Reason” and “The Reason We Speak,” Marybeth has also written for Parent Life, Money Matters newsletter, The Old Schoolhouse, Hearts at Home magazine, and Homeschooling Today. She and Curt are the parents of six children (which has taught them much about how to stretch a dollar!) Visit her website at www.marybethwhalen.com.

Curt Whalen is a trained financial counselor through Crown Financial Concepts and helps couples learn to create budgets, solve financial problems, and communicate more effectively about money. He has written articles for TEACH Magazine, Money Matters Newsletter, and has contributed to books by authors Lysa TerKeurst and Melanie Chitwood.

Visit their website at www.marybethandcurt.blogspot.com.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey interviews book agent, Sandra Bishop.

Sandra began her career in the industry in the eighties, when a friend noticed her abilities with words and encouraged her to attend a writers' conference. That's where she first realized writing could be more than a dream, but a real — and respectable — profession worth pursuing. After a few years learning the craft, pitching article ideas to magazine editors, and meeting deadlines, Sandra began to map out a career in publishing.

It wasn't long before a door opened at Multnomah Press, and Sandra landed a job in the marketing department, where she participated in publishing meetings and assisted with contracts, budgets, and marketing plans for a respectable list of nonfiction authors including: Brennan Manning, Max Lucado, Gigi Graham, and Chuck Swindoll. At the time, Christian fiction titles were just beginning to emerge; in fact, Sandra remembers when the Christian fiction section fit on one shelf of the local Christian bookstore. Obviously, much has changed in the industry since then, but over the years, Sandra has continued to make her living as a writer, navigate the ever-changing tides of publishing, and keep her eye open for opportunities.

Sandra has been working with Chip MacGregor since 2007, helping with contracts and office details, and getting to know the business.

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Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey interviews comedian, Brad Stine.

Brad Stine is on a mission—a mission to free us all from the chains of political correctness and prevent our eventual ‘wussification.’ From his Nashville stronghold, Stine is mounting his crusade against these hypocrisies, all of which are explored in his highly anticipated 4th album/DVD, aptly titled ‘WUSSIFICATION!’

“You know what offends me?....Offended people,” says Stine. A staunch supporter of first amendment rights and foe of political correctness, Stine asserts that rights should be universally applied. “In a country with guaranteed rights to freedom of religion, its citizens are constantly trying to make faith in public spheres illegal. I am offended by that contradiction and want to talk about it as a comic.” The strength of his conviction about our freedoms can be found in many places on WUSSIFICATION—from “Merry Christmas Too!” (the right to celebrate religion), to “At Least We’re Not France!” (the responsibility to take action as a country), to “Spank” (the ability to discipline our children the way we see fit).

Fear not, true believers—with his brand new album, Brad Stine is here to save the world from WUSSIFICATION—one politically-correct, offended person at a time!

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Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey interviews Chaplain Eric Dollyhigh.

Eric is a graduate of Texas A&M University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, earning a degree in Pastoral Ministry and Bible Exposition. He has been married to Amy for four years and enjoys their ten-month old son, Drew.

Upon his graduation, he took a job as Assistant Chaplain of Interstate Battery. Interstate Battery is a Christian-operated company whose mission statement is unique: To glorify God as we supply our customers worldwide with top quality, value-priced batteries, related electrical power-source products and distribution services. Eric’s work exemplifies this statement.

One of the duties Eric performs is teaching Bible studies for Interstate team members. He also organizes ministry luncheons, heads a prison ministry and leads the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program for Interstate. The Chaplains’ Department not only serves the Interstate employees, but organizes mission trips, raises support for Christian camps, and creates commercials to promote God’s love.

To learn more about Interstate Battery and its company philosophy, visit them on the web at www.interstatebattery.com and click the corporate link.

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