Gregg Jantz, a psychologist, who founded The Center: A Place of Hope, discussed some of the factors, including the spiritual, that should be considered in reflecting on why a person would want to take the life of another person or of multiple people. He has written, Healing Depression for Life.  The website is www.aplaceofhope.com.

Motivational speaker Damon West, co-author, with Jon Gordon, of The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change, shared about God's transformation in his life while in prison and discussed the analogy of the coffee bean regarding the importance of influence.  Learn more at www.damonwest.org.

Filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick discussed their most recent film, Overcomer, with an August 23, 2019 release date, a film dealing with identity and dependence on God to show a person his or her identity.  The movie's website is www.overcomermovie.com.

Jimmy DeYoung of Prophecy Today shared news of relevance from the Middle East in light of Biblical prophecy, including recent developments including occurrences in the nation of Turkey, which has been engaging in conflicts with U.S. allies, plus the plight of Christians in the nation of Iraq.  The website is www.prophecytoday.com.

Crystal Bowman shared about the book she has co-written with her daughter-in-law, Meghann Bowman, called, Mothers in Waiting: Healing and Hope for Those with Empty Arms, which offers the viewpoints and stories of 30 individuals who had struggled with infertility and the hope they found through Christ in the midst of the journey.  You can learn more at www.crystalbowman.com.

Leslie Montgomery, author of the spiritual biography of the Vice-President of the United States, entitled, The Faith of Mike Pence, shared about the insight into his Christian faith walk that she relates in the book.  Learn more at www.authorlesliemontgomery.com.

Former Auburn quarterback and color commentator Charlie Trotman shared about the event, A Night of Hope, on August 19, 2019, featuring him, as well as backfield teammates William Andrews, James Brooks, & Joe Cribbs.  He also discussed the work of the ministry that will benefit from the event: the Henry Tellis Foundation, which provides mentoring for young men in the River Region.  The Foundation website is www.henrytellis.com.

Jonathan Helser, who along with his wife, Melissa, operate the 18 Inch Journey school devoted to discipleship for young people and the Cageless Birds artistic collective, discussed their overall ministry and their contributions to the Bethel Music project, Victory, including the song, Raise a Hallelujah.  Learn more at www.jonathanhelser.com.

Lori Benton (The King's Mercy), Mark Meckler (Citizens for Self Governance/Convention of States Project), Tim Bayly (Trinity Reformed Church/IN, Church Reformed), Lathan Watts (First Liberty), Melissa Rosenberger (In the Shadow of the King), Calvin Beisner (Cornwall Alliance, Prospects for Growth) www.meetinghouseonline.info

U.S. Army Lt. Col. (ret.) Sargis Sangari, CEO of The Near East Center for Strategic Engagement​ and ​Founder of the United Assyrian Appeal​, provided analysis about the current situation involving Iran and its provocations in the Persian Gulf region, as well as the plight of Assyrian Christians in Iraq.  Learn more about the Center at

www.nec-se.com; the Appeal site is www.unitedassyrianappeal.org.