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 [email protected] 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. 

Barry Stagner - Calvary Chapel/Tustin, CA {The Time of the Signs}

Gary Miracle - No More Bad Days

Robert Pacienza - D. James Kennedy Ministries, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church/

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, & the Institute for Faith & Culture {How Firm a Foundation}

Donna Wyland - Psalms in Rhymes for Little Hearts & 'Twas the Night Before Jesus

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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.