Christian music artist Tori Harper shared about God's work in her life and the concept of her album project, entitled, Seasons.  Learn more at www.toriharper.com.

Michael Berry, Deputy General Counsel for First Liberty Institute, shared comments about recent actions at the U.S. Supreme Court, including the ruling in favor of free speech and religious freedom rights of pro-life pregnancy centers in California. He also discussed the Masterpiece ruling and its possible effect on their case involving the Kleins, the cake bakers in Oregon.  Learn more at www.firstliberty.org.

Becky Kopitzke (Generous Love), Tim Dunn (Yellow Balloons), Ann White (Courage for Life), Rachel Bovard (Conservative Partnership Institute), Mark Creech (Christian Action League) www.meetinghouseonline.info

Dr. Mark Baker, who is a psychologist and marriage and family therapist, executive director of the La Vie Counseling Centers in Pasadena and Santa Monica, CA, discussed the topic of shame, identifying it, and dealing with it Biblically, as he addresses in the book, Overcoming Shame: Let Go of Other’s Expectations and Embrace God’s Acceptance.  Learn more at www.drmarkbaker.com.

Ann White, the Founder of the ministry of Courage for Life and author of the book and study guide, Courage for Life: Discover a Life Full of Confidence, Hope, and Opportunity!, shared about how she discovered courage in her life and discussed the work of the ministry toward at-risk women, including the Courage For Life Women’s Audio Bible, a project now underway.  Learn more at www.courageforlife.org.

Tim Dunn, a businessman who has served on boards of a number of Christian organizations, discussed the book he has written called, Yellow Balloons: Power for Living Life Above the Circumstances, offering his viewpoint about perspective, discovered in the aftermath of the loss of his young granddaughter.  Learn more at www.yellowballoons.net.

Author and blogger Becky Kopitzke shared concepts relative to her book, Generous Love: Discover the Joy of Living “Others First,” offering insight on how people can relate to one another with the love of Christ.  Her website is www.beckykopitzke.com.

Mark Creech, Executive Director of the Christian Action League, based in the state of North Carolina, discussed a resolution that the state's House of Representatives passed in support of Pastor Andrew Brunson, who had been arrested and placed in prison by officials in the nation of Turkey.  Learn more about the Christian Action League at www.christianactionleague.org.

The founders of the new worship organization called Firma Collective, Joel Weldon and Tom Mgrdichian, discussed how their backgrounds came together to form the Firma Music Group and the concept of the music album, Songs for Every Soul.  Learn more at www.firmacollective.com.

Prior to the Advance Conference at Montgomery's First Baptist Church on July 21, 2018, Matt Rose, Coordinator of the conference, presented by Voice of the Martyrs, discussed the ministry and the concept of the event.  Free registration is available at www.vomadvance.com.