Author, speaker, and host of the All Things Southern podcast, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, challenged listeners to spiritual growth, as she relates in the book, Finding Deep and Wide: Stop Settling for the Life You Have and Live the One Jesus Died to Give You.  You can find her online at www.belleofallthingssouthern.com.

The Vice President of Parenting and Youth for Focus on the Family, Danny Huerta, used the occasion of a California county's recognition of Positive Parenting Month to discuss the positive parenting principles, rooted in Biblical truth, embraced by Focus on the Family.  He also discussed changes in the Plugged In department.  You can find out more at www.focusonthefamily.com.

Dale and Jena Forehand of Stained Glass Ministries shared about the Together at the Springs marriage conference, including how they have seen God at work through the event, held February 28-March 1 in 2020.  They also related how God has worked in restoring their own marriage. The conference website is www.togetheratthesprings.org.  Learn more about them at www.daleandjena.com.

Kelli Owens, Women’s Ministry Leader of First Baptist Church of Enterprise and Local Conference Coordinator of Fresh Grounded Faith women's event in Enterprise, discussed the significance of the 2020 Conference February 21-22 at the Enterprise High School Performing Arts Center, shared about how churches are working together, and provided details.  You can learn more at www.enterprisefaith.com.

In a conversation in the aftermath of announcements on Religious Freedom Day 2020 by President Trump about new measures to protect religious freedom, Chase Windebank, who was on hand in the Oval Office that day, shared about that experience.  He discussed how had started a Christian group while a freshman in high school, which was stopped during his senior year by the school, then reinstated by the school district (following legal action by the Alliance Defending Freedom).

Mark David Hall, a professor of politics and honors at George Fox University, who serves as director of the John Dickinson Forum for the Study of America's Founding Principles, discussed how the Christian faith of the founders of the U.S. integrated their faith principles into the foundation of the country.  He has written the book, Did America Have a Christian Founding? Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth.  You can find out more at www.markdavidhall.org.

In advance of Fresh Grounded Faith women's event in Enterprise, AL February 21 & 22, 2020, speaker and author Jennifer Rothschild shared about God's work in her life and the concept of the event.

International speaker Claire Culwell, an abortion survivor whose biological mother (unaware she was pregnant was twins) aborted her brother, as well as her adoptive mother, Barbara Culwell, former Cru staff member and women's mentor through Warren Culwell Ministries, shared about their respective stories and their passion for life.  This conversation occurred prior to their participation in the She Loves Out Loud ladies' prayer simulcast event February 15, 2020.  Learn about the event at www.shelovesoutloud.org.  Claire's website is www.claireculwell.com.

Michelle Medlock Adams and Bethany Jett, the co-authors of the book, They Call Me Mom: 52 Encouraging Devotions for Every MOMent, shared words of encouragement for mothers, rooted in their their respective experiences.  The website address is www.michelleandbethany.com.