Faith Radio Podcast

Mark Meckler, President of the organization, Citizens for Self-Governance, discussed a settlement announced by the U.S. Justice Department, in which the U.S. Government agreed to provide payments to groups, including a number of Tea Party, conservative, and Christian groups, who were targeted by the Internal Revenue Service.  The Citizens for Self-Governance website is www.selfgovern.com.  The organization is involved with the Convention of States Project, and its site is www.conventionofstates.com.

Andrea Logan-White (Perfectly Unfinished), Melissa Spoelstra (Total Christmas Makeover), Mark Nation (Nation Leadership, Made for Amazing), Chelsea Crockett (Your Own Beautiful), Bruce Hausknecht (Focus on the Family), Harry Jackson (The Reconciled Church) www.meetinghouseonline.info

Michael Heiser, who serves as a Scholar-in-Residence at Faithlife Corporation, the makers of Logos Bible Software, approached a number of different passages and concepts of the Scriptures dealing with the realm of the supernatural, as he relates in the book, The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible.  Learn more at www.drmsh.com.

Steven Aden, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel for Americans United for Life, a pro-life advocacy organization, discussed ways that lawmakers across the nation, including in Congress, can act to prevent taxpayer funding from being sent to Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider.  Find out more at www.aul.org.

Author Ace Collins discussed the background of certain Christmas selections, including the history of Handel's Messiah, as well as the classic carol, O Holy Night.  He also discussed his Christmas-oriented book, The Red Suit Case, in the series, In The President's Secret Service.  His website is www.acecollins.com.

Emmett C. (Tom) Thompson II, who holds the NCAA record for oldest football player and oldest player to score a point, shared some of his life story, how his faith is integrated into his life, and material related to the book, Get a Kick Out of Life: Expect the Best of Your Body, Mind, and Soul at Any Age.  His website is www.91kick.com.

Author and commentator Eric Metaxas, who is heard on the Breakpoint commentary on Faith Radio, discussed elements of the life of Martin Luther, based on his new biography, Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World.   Learn more at www.ericmetaxas.com.

Cary Summers (Museum of the Bible), Tony Zeiss (Museum of the Bible), Tiffany Smiling (Your Dream. God's Plan), Josh and Lindsey Helms (Shepherd on the Search), Michelle Ule (Mrs. Oswald Chambers), Timothy Reckart (The Star), Jami Amerine (Stolen Jesus) www.meetinghouseonline.info

Josh and Lindsey Helms, creators of Shepherd on the Search, discussed the response to the shepherd doll, which was launched last year, as well as a number of new resources available.  These include:  a 25-day family Advent devotional book, an Advent calendar, encouragement notes, and more.  Learn more at www.shepherdonthesearch.com.

Alina Aisina, who received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift while a child in Central Asia, shared about the impact of that gift on her life, in advance of her series of events featuring her as the guest speaker September 15-19, 2017.   Learn more about Operation Christmas Child through www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.