Faith Radio Podcast From The Meeting House

Noted columnist and journalist Cal Thomas, the author of the book, A Watchman in the Night: What I’ve Seen Over 50 Years Reporting on America, discussed elements of his experience in journalism and shared how his Christian worldview perspective provides a foundation for his work. You can find him online at calthomas.com. 

Sydney Tooley, Writer and Director of the film, Sun Moon, shared about the inspiration for the film, which was a opportunity she had to be a teacher in Taiwan, and discussed how God led in the process of making the film and what she wishes to communicate. You can find out more at pureflix.com.  

Lester Spencer, who serves as Lead Pastor of St. James Church in Montgomery and President of the Alabama-West Florida Chapter of the Wesleyan Covenant Association, discussed developments surrounding churches disaffiliating from the United Methodist Church and announced the establishment of the Alabama Emerald Coast Provisional Conference of the Global Methodist Church. You can learn more at the Facebook Page of the WCA Alabama-West Florida Chapter or the website for the AEC conference of the GMC, aecgmc.org.

In a conversation aired during Teacher Appreciation Week, the Executive Director of Christian Educators (Christian Educators Association International), David Schmus, discussed the overall work of the organization, addressed how teachers can live out a Christian witness in the public schools, and analyzed some various challenges for teachers. Learn more at christianeducators.org.

Christian suspense writer Steven James shared about the concept of his novel, Broker of Lies, and explored some of themes that he included within that book, including questions concern the pursuit of justice in the aftermath of the loss of a loved one. You can learn more at stevenjames.net. 

The author of the children's book, Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Teacher Who Became a Spy, Molly Wilmington, discusses aspects of the life and ministry of the theologian and lessons that children and adults alike can apply in their lives. You can find her online at theteacherwhobecameaspy.com. 

The author of the book, Dwell: 90 Days at Home with God, Sandra Byrd, in advance of Mother's Day 2023, offered insight on how a home can reflect the presence of God and a mother's role in facilitating that. You can find her online at sandrabyrd.com.

Joel Penton, the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, which offers Bible instruction through "released time religious instruction," providing public school students with courses during the school day off-campus. He has written a book called, During School Hours: Why and How LifeWise Academy is Reinstalling Religious Education into the Public School Day. You can learn more at lifewise.org. 

C.H. Dyer, President and CEO of Bright Hope, which specializes in providing orphan care through families and helping to lift families out of poverty in a number of areas of the world, discussed the ministry's approach to poverty and family preservation. You can find out more at brighthope.org. 

Former American Idol finalist Scott MacIntyre, who is legally blind and has had two kidney transplants, shared about God's faithfulness and the ministry in which he and his wife, Christina, are involved. He discussed the Enduring Hope television special, which shares its name with the podcast they host. You can find out more at scottmacintyre.com. 

Here is a conversation with Joanna Joiner of LAMP High School, the 2023 Female Recipient of the Jimmy Hitchcock Memorial Award, presented by the YMCA of Greater Montgomery, recognizing Christian leadership in athletics. You can view the award presentation and see information about the recipients and nominees for the Award at www.ymcamontgomery.org/hitchcock.  

Here is a conversation with Joshua Maye of Carver High School, the 2023 Male Recipient of the Jimmy Hitchcock Memorial Award, presented by the YMCA of Greater Montgomery, recognizing Christian leadership in athletics. You can view the award presentation and see information about the recipients and nominees for the Award at www.ymcamontgomery.org/hitchcock.  

Matt Krause, Of Counsel for First Liberty and former member of the Texas House of Representatives, discussed a piece of legislation allowing public schools throughout the state to display the Ten Commandments, explored the legal issues in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's Kennedy decision, and commented on the importance of displaying the Ten Commandments. First Liberty's website is firstliberty.org. The new initiative, Restoring Faith in America, can be found at rfia.org. You can read his op-ed on the Ten Commandments legislation here. 

Eli Bonilla, Jr., who serves as NextGen Regional Co-Chair for North America with Empowered21, the National Millennial Director for the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, and NextGen Pastor at Bethany Church in Baton Rouge, LA, discussed the principles he highlights in the book called, Mixed: Embracing Complexity by Uncovering Your God-led Identity. You can find him online at elibonillajr. 

The Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Dadeville, Alabama, Ben Hayes, provided a report on the National Day of Prayer 2023 event at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville, sponsored by the Dadeville Ministerial Alliance. He also provided an update on the condition of the community after the tragic shooting on April 15, 2023 and how the Church has responded. You can follow the church's Facebook page at First Baptist Church of Dadeville.  

Jay Stewart, Founder and Lead Pastor of The Refuge Church, based in Charlotte, shared about his involvement in Life Ride, a cross-country, 3400-mile bicycle ride to call attention to the pro-life ministry called Love Life and to motivate churches to be involved in pro-life work. You can learn more at join.liferideusa.org. The Love Life website is lovelife.org.  

The co-authors of the book, Girl Dad: A Father-Daughter Duo Discuss Truths that Impact a Girl’s Heart, Mind, and Spirit, Jay Payleitner and his daughter, Rae Anne, explored some of the dynamics of the father-daughter relationship, interjecting Christian faith principles and perspective. You can learn more at jaypayleitner.com. 

In advance of the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 4, 2023, Josh Zeichik, the Director of Church Engagement at Focus on the Family, offered comments relative to the importance of the event and how churches can benefit from participating in prayer. You can find out more at focusonthefamily.com.

Tommy McGregor, The Founder of The Launch Mission, involved in preparing students, from a Christian perspective, to make the transition from high school to college, discussed the concept of the ministry and resources it offers. He also addressed challenges that new college students may encounter. You can learn more at thelaunchmission.org. 

Tim Mahoney, Director and Producer of the film, Patterns of Evidence: Journey to Mt. Sinai, Part 2, in advance of its showings on May 15 and 17, 2023, shared about the background of the film and the importance of the information shared in it. You can find out more at patternsofevidence.com.