Christians SPEAK UP!

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when Rob Peabody joins to share his ministry called the Awaken Movement, as well as his new book, Citizen.

Rob Peabody serves as the cofounder and director of Awaken, a non-profit charity that exists to resource the church for action. In 2011, Rob, along with his wife Medea and their two boys, left his position as lead campus pastor of a megachurch in Texas to pioneer and lead fresh expressions of church seeking to engage unreached twenties and thirties in northeast London.

This work is commissioned by the International Mission Board of the SBC and in partnership with the Church of England. Rob currently serves as a missional consultant for multiple church networks in the UK, is a member of the Speaking Team at Spring Harvest, and is charged with casting vision and leading a new upcoming national UK eighteen to thirties conference—The Pursuit—taking place May 2015.

Beyond speaking at conferences in the US and UK, Rob has also written a small group film series entitled Kingdom Rise, released March 2013.

Join us this week on Christians SPEAK UP! as Scott talks movies with producer and actor Nathan Clarkson.

Nathan Clarkson is an actor, writer, producer, and lover of stories. Nathan has appeared on commercials, TV-shows, films, and recently starred opposite Kevin Sorbo in a new faith-based feature film called Confessions of a Prodigal Son (coming soon), written and produced by Nathan and his production company Lighting Dark.

Growing up, Nathan was constantly described as "out of the box," and even though Nathan was diagnosed with OCD, ODD, ADHD, and other learning disabilities, he was able to take what many would see as "disorders" and turn them into "superpowers."

Nathan lives in Los Angeles, California, with his brand new adventure partner/wife Rachael Lee where he hopes to bring light to a dark world while following Jesus to infinity and beyond.

Kimberly Pickens is a preschool teacher at her home church daycare. She has written two stories that are featured in Christmas Moments and Spoken Moments. Her story, Molly's Promised Land, won an honorable mention from The ACFW First Five Pages Contest. She is a member of a writing and critique group, Crosses and Pens. She is also a member of NACFW and the ACFW. Kimberly likes spending time at home with her husband and best friend of over twenty-five years.

They have a daughter and a son. Besides writing, Kimberly's passion is her faith in God, her family, and helping children achieve academic success. She has recently started her own enrichment program in preschools to help children develop a positive attitude early-on in math and science. Her program is called Math that Counts. It is Kimberly's heart's cry to bring glory and honor to God Almighty by using the talents He has blessed her with, to advance the kingdom of heaven through her writing.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott brings on Yochanan Marcellino to chat about the new movie he’s produced called The Identical.

Yochanan Marcellino is the Founder, President, and CEO of City of Peace Media and City of Peace Films, both sister companies with the purpose of providing a framework where music, films, and video with redeeming value can be developed, produced, and distributed worldwide, bringing a message of hope, love, and encouragement to this generation. Over the course of his accomplished career in the music industry for nearly forty years, Yochanan has worked with many successful artists. His transition to film began when he worked with his father, legendary music producer, Jerry Marcellino, during the big years of Motown Records. His new film, The Identical is released to video.

The Identical is the story of twin brothers raised in different families, struggling to find their purpose and destiny. Spanning five decades from the 1930s through the 1970s, this film is about the restoration and reconciliation of a family broken apart by culture, creed, and tradition.

Kelli Hughett’s love for the game of football and heart-pounding romance combine to strengthen the voice in Red Zone. Kelli earned a degree in women’s studies from Bear Valley Institute of Denver in 1998. A homeschool-mom-turned-suspense writer, Kelli writes suspense with His fingerprints all over it. She is a member of ACFW-Colorado chapter, and is involved in two critique groups. She is a back-to-back Genesis finalist 2011/2012. Kelli thrives on public speaking, teaching, and writing children's Bible curriculum. Discover more about her at www.kellihughett.com.

Join us this week on Christians SPEAK UP! as Scott chats with author and podcaster Amanda Hope Haley.

Amanda Hope Haley has a bachelor of arts in religious studies from Rhodes College and a master of theological studies in Hebrew Scripture and Interpretation from Harvard University. She contributed to The Voice Bible translation as a writer and editor, and she has been an editor and curricula ghost writer for popular Christian authors. Amanda maintains a blog, Healthy and Hopeful, where she encourages women to live whole lives in community with God, family, and each other. Her first book, Barren among the Fruitful: Navigating Infertility with Hope, Wisdom, and Patience was released by HarperCollins Christian Publishers on October 7, 2014, as part of the InScribed Collection. Amanda and her husband David recently moved to Denver, Colorado, and look forward to new friends and new adventures out West.

Amanda enjoys hosting people in her home for small group studies and serving her church community however she can. She loves cooking, crafting, and party planning, but she’s happiest when exploring new places with her husband and spoiling her godchildren Elijah, Jack, and Lily.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as writing teacher, speaker, and suspense author Mike Dellosso shares his cancer-surviving story and new book.

Mike Dellosso is the author of eight novels of suspense, an adjunct professor of creative writing and popular conference teacher, a husband, and a father. When he’s not lost in a story, working, or spending time with his family, he enjoys reading and dabbling in pencil sketching. Mike has a master’s degree in theology and serves with his wife in their local church. He is also a colon cancer survivor and healthcare worker. Born in Baltimore, Mike now resides in southern Pennsylvania with his wife and four daughters.

His newest book Centralia has just released. Get your copy at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PCJVWRE

Jayme H. Mansfield is an author, artist, and educator. She provides vivid imagery as she melds her inspiring writing and artistic talents. Her debut novel, Chasing the Butterfly, released October 2014 by Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas.

After a career in advertising, Jayme received her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education/Creative Arts. For eighteen years, she has shared a passion for literacy and the writing process, currently teaching at Aspen Academy. She is married to James and has three teenage boys. Visit www.jaymemansfield.com.

Join us this week on Christians SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey discusses the difficult role of the pastor’s wife with Nan Jones.

Nan Jones is an author/speaker who uses the words of her heart to assist fellow Christians in discovering the presence of God in their darkest hour. Her devotional blog, Morning Glory, has become a place of community for Christians to find encouragement in God’s Word and comfort in His presence. She has been published in several anthologies, as well as the online inspirational sites Christian Devotions and Inspire a Fire.

She is thrilled to announce her debut book, The Perils of a Pastor’s Wife, released June 30, 2015 by Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. When Nan is not writing, she enjoys leading prayer retreats, Bible studies, or sharing God’s love as keynote speaker for special events. She is becoming known by her brand, Even so, I walk in the Presence of the Lord, as she teaches her audience to go beyond the veil to find God’s presence.

Join us this week on Christians SPEAK UP! where Scott will be joined by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith.

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a board certified internal medicine physician. She shares with audiences nationwide on the topics of eliminating limiting emotions, finding grace in difficult places, and experiencing personal renewal by drawing near to God. Dr. Dalton-Smith is a national and international media resource on the mind, body, spirit connection and has been featured in Women's Day, Redbook, and First for Women magazine. She is the founder of I Choose My Best Life. Her other books include award-winning Set Free to Live Free: Breaking Through the 7 Lies Women Tell Themselves and most recently, Come Empty.