Guest: Lana Silk

Organization: Transform Iran

Position: CEO (USA)

Website: transformiran.com

Alisa Childers - The Deconstruction of Christianity

Susie Larson - Waking Up to the Goodness of God

Laura Gallier - The Delusion Series

Samya Johnson - Call of Love Ministries

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The National Director of the organization, Stop Predatory Gambling, Les Bernal, in light of proposed legislation in Alabama to expand gambling, provided insight on the practice and its harmful effects. You can learn more at stoppredatorygambling.org. 

Betsy St. Amant Haddox, the author of the book, Once Upon a Divorce: Walking with God after “The End", discussed the end of her marriage, the pain she experienced, and how she relied on God to heal and sustain her in the aftermath. You can find her online at betsystamant.com. 

Charles Martin shared about the inspiration for and the content contained within his book, It Is Finished: A 40-Day Pilgrimage Back to the Cross. His website address is charlesmartinbooks.com. 

Gaylyn Williams, Executive Director of Relationship Resources, discussed the book she wrote with her late father, Ken Williams, called, All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go: Solutions To De-Stressing Your Life and Recovering Your Sanity, offering a Christian perspective on the negative effects of stress and how to deal with it Biblically. You can connect through relationshipresources.org. 

Executive Director of Eagle Forum of Alabama, Becky Gerritson, provided a report on legislation that would expand gambling in Alabama, following its approval by a committee of the Alabama House of Representatives. The bill includes an increase in the number of casinos with new types of gaming, legalizing online sports betting, and a state lottery. You can learn more at alabamaeagle.org. The Alabama Legislature website is alison.legislature.state.al.us. 

The author of the 3-book series, The Delusion, Laura Gallier, who is the lead developer of the I AM WORTHY Mental-Emotional Wellness and Character-Building Program for Students in public schools, provided spiritual insight into some of the mental and emotional issues, including suicide that young people are facing. You can find her online at lauragallier.com. 

The President of ALCAP, the Alabama Citizens Action Program, Greg Davis, addressed a constitutional amendment and accompanying legislation that would expand gambling in Alabama, including increasing the number of casinos and the types of gaming, legalizing online sports betting, and a state lottery. You can learn more at alcap.com. 

The author of a book oriented toward middle-grade readers, The Secret of the Seven Rubies, Jeris Hamm, discussed some of the Biblical principles that she integrates into the fantasy novel, represented by the rubies. You can find her at jerishamm.com.