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Pastors Randy Williams, Bo Johnson, and Jim Lowe host this pastors' roundtable episode of Priority Talk.

Greg welcomes Jennifer Rash of TAB Media Group for Good News Wednesday on Priority Talk Radio, highlighting inspiring stories of faith, service, and renewal across Alabama.

The conversation begins with Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers responding to severe storms across the state, with more than 500 requests for assistance reported by midday. From chainsaw crews and feeding teams to chaplains and administrative volunteers, Alabama Baptists are putting their faith into action to help storm victims and their communities.

Jennifer also shares encouraging stories of churches experiencing remarkable turnarounds, including Manor Baptist Church in Mobile, which grew from just six remaining members to approximately 70 in attendance after calling Pastor Donald Turner. The discussion explores how churches can embrace change, reach their surrounding communities, and rethink how they measure ministry effectiveness.

Other topics include the upcoming Alabama Baptist State Convention, the proposed $38.5 million Cooperative Program budget for 2027, a special reception honoring retiring executive director Rick Lance, and TAB Media Group's resources for churches and families, including its children's newspaper.

Greg and Jennifer also discuss a Lifeway report suggesting that pastors are preaching longer sermons—and that many churchgoers are comfortable with the change. They consider the importance of sermon preparation, faithful biblical teaching, and the appropriate use of artificial intelligence as a ministry resource without losing the personal study, prayer, and spiritual discernment essential to preaching.

Plus, Greg reminds listeners about ALCAP's Pray, Prepare, Vote nonpartisan voter reminder campaign ahead of November 3.

Alabama State Representative Reed Ingram of House District 75 joins Greg to discuss Amendment 3, the proposed constitutional amendment requiring the Pledge of Allegiance and student-initiated, student-led prayer daily in Alabama public schools. Ingram explains the legislative effort behind the measure, why the pledge and prayer provisions were brought together, and how local boards of education would implement the policies if voters approve the amendment on November 3.

Greg Davis and Tom Littleton cover a wide range of news and public-policy issues on this Tuesday edition of Priority Talk Radio, from the importance of voting in Alabama’s upcoming elections to school choice, the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, and concerns about the direction of public education.

Greg and Tom Littleton welcome Stephanie Smith of the Alabama Policy Institute to Priority Talk Radio for an in-depth discussion of pressing issues affecting Alabama families.

Smith examines the challenges of tracking abortion-pill use in Alabama, the rise of telehealth and mail-order access, and potential state and federal policy responses. The conversation also explores concerns about women obtaining abortion drugs without adequate medical guidance or consent, and why the pro-life movement must remain engaged following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Next, Smith explains the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit and how it could complement Alabama’s CHOOSE Act, potentially expanding educational options for families through private schools, homeschooling, and other educational opportunities.

Finally, Smith previews Alabama Policy Institute’s Putting Children First in the Digital Age event in Vestavia Hills, where parents, grandparents, pastors, educators, and policymakers can learn about online safety, artificial intelligence, digital education, and policies to protect children.

Greg welcomes Aaron Thomas, Republican nominee for Alabama House District 10 in Madison County, to Priority Talk Radio for a wide-ranging conversation about the issues facing North Alabama and the upcoming November 3 midterm election.

Thomas, a small-business owner and restaurateur, shares his reasons for running for the Alabama Legislature and discusses the rising cost of living, inflation, the grocery tax, infrastructure needs, and the challenges facing local businesses. He also explains his positions on parental rights, school choice and the CHOOSE Act, the Ten Commandments in public schools, and Alabama's sexual risk avoidance education legislation.

Drawing on his experience as a Christian, husband, father, and entrepreneur, Thomas emphasizes personal responsibility, fiscal stewardship, protecting children, and the importance of strong families and communities. He also discusses voter participation in Madison County and why he believes civic engagement matters for the future of Alabama.

On this edition of Priority Talk, Dr. Stan Cook fills in for Greg Davis for a wide-ranging conversation about Alabama politics, election integrity, gambling, economic development, and the responsibility of Christians to engage in public life. Stan challenges pastors and church members to look beyond party loyalty and seek leaders who demonstrate integrity, uphold the Constitution, and reflect biblical values. He also examines the debate over gambling in Alabama, discusses the potential economic impact of data centers, and calls Christians to greater faithfulness in supporting their local churches.

In the second hour, Stan turns to Bible prophecy, exploring ten signs he believes point toward the return of Jesus Christ, including Israel's restoration, the rebuilding of the Temple, global government, moral decline, and the spread of the Gospel. Join us for a challenging discussion about faith, public policy, biblical prophecy, and living faithfully in light of God's Word.

Tom Littleton guest hosts this episode themed through Hebrews 4:12 and discusses the Word of God, the upcoming elections, and the storms rolling through the South.

Greg sits down with Paul, Jim, and Randy to discuss the upcoming elections for this Pastors' Roundtable.

Greg Davis and Jennifer Rash of TABMedia.Group bring another edition of Good News Wednesday to Priority Talk, highlighting encouraging stories of churches, ministries and Christians making a difference.

Jennifer previews stories from TAB Media Group about grandparents intentionally investing in their grandchildren, empty nesters reaching out to college students, churches addressing adult-child estrangement, and volunteers bringing hope and the Gospel to people in prison. The conversation also explores the connection between childhood trauma and addiction and how churches could help make counseling more accessible to people in crisis.

The hour also highlights Christian outreach across Alabama, including a large-area crusade bringing dozens of churches together, churches preparing Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, a Clanton church making handmade jump ropes for children around the world, and opportunities such as Angel Tree and other Christmas outreach ministries.

A practical and encouraging look at how ordinary churches and believers can use their time, resources and relationships to make a difference in the lives of others.