Faith Radio Podcast From The Meeting House

Geremy Keeton, Senior Director of Counseling Services for Focus on the Family, commented on the ministry's availability of one-time phone consultations for those who are seeking help. He also addressed how Christians can address challenging issues during the Christmas season, including family relationships and holiday stress. You can learn more at focusonthefamily.com/gethelp or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. You can find a nearby counselor through Focus on the Family's Christian Counselors Network at christiancounselorsnetwork.com. 

The founder of Gagnon Atelier, Tim Gagnon, shared his desire to share visual art with Biblical truth and related information about The Illuminated Messiah Bible; he is the artist behind the Bible. You can find out more at illuminatedmessiah.com.

Senior Pastor of Valleydale Church in Birmingham, AL, Mac Brunson, shared about the background of and principles contained in his book, God is For You: Learning to Trust God's Wisdom Through Life's Crises. You can find out more online at inviteresources.com. 

The President and CEO of Demos’ Brands and Demos Family Kitchen, Peter Demos, the author of On the Duty of Christian Civil Disobedience, shared comments related to a Newsmax.com op-ed entitled: Toss the 'Happy Holidays' Umbrella: It's Still Christmas. You can connect with him through peterdemos.org. 

Co-Creator of Covered Worship Services, Christian Country artist Brent Harrison, discussed God's direction in His life and shared the concept of providing worship music virtually for church services. He also previewed the release of the Refreshed Hymns, Vol. 1 album. You can find out more at coveredworshipservices.com. His album is brentharrisonmusic.com. 

Christian musical artist Jean Watson discussed her project, Behold...Carols of Worship, including her relating some of the concepts of her renditions of the songs. She also shared the history of her first Christmas album, Christmas Presence, that was released almost 20 years ago. You can find her online at jeanwatson.com. 

Founder and President of the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA), Thomas Glessner, discussed legislation passed in Illinois, negatively affecting pro-life pregnancy care centers, and an agreement reached with state officials to not enforce the law.  He also discussed the announcement by the U.S. Supreme Court that it would hear the court case challenging the FDA regarding the "abortion pill." You can learn about the organization at nifla.org. 

Rod Laughlin, the Founder of The Readable Bible, shared about a new book he has co-authored, which combines passages from the four gospels into a narrative of the life of Jesus, called, The Anointed One: The Complete Life Story of Jesus Christ. You can find out more at theanointedonebook.com. The website for The Readable Bible is readablebible.com. 

Church Planting Pastor for Expedition Church in Livingston, Montana, Darryl Brunson, described how God called him to go from Alabama to Montgomery to plant a church, shared about what he has encountered there, and laid out some principles of church planting. You can learn more at expeditionmt.org.

Co-Founders of Damascus Road Productions, Ryan and Heather O'Quinn, Producers of the film, Bringing Back Christmas, discussed the concept of the movie and the messages they wish to communicate through it. You can find out more at bringingbackchristmas.com. 

CEO of Trail Life USA, Mark Hancock, discussed a way in which Trail Life USA is addressing the negative impact of social media in the lives of boys - by publishing a children's book, in partnership with BRAVE Books, called, Too Much Tubular, which is set on "Freedom Island," the location of a book series. The organization's website address is traillifeusa.com. You can learn more about the book at traillifebook.com. 

The National Director for Public Policy for the pro-life organization, Human Coalition, Chelsey Youman, discussed the opposition to the military's policy of using taxpayer funds to provide transportation for military members to have abortions and described the work of Human Coalition in providing help for women, with the intent of changing their hearts toward abortion. You can learn more at humancoalition.org.

Jonathan Cahn, the leader of the ministry of Hope of the World, as well as Beth Israel/The Jerusalem Center in Wayne, NJ. discussed his book, The Josiah Manifesto, offering Biblical analysis regarding current events and challenging Christians to respond to the information he shares. The Hope of the World website is hopeoftheworld.org.

The Director of Marketing & Communications for Sight and Sound, Katie Miller, shared an update about its first motion picture release, I Heard the Bells, depicting the history behind a familiar Christmas carol, as well as a filmed presentation from one of the Sight and Sound Theatre locations, Miracle of Christmas. You can learn more at sight-sound.com. 

The Vice President of Communications and Marketing for the pro-life organization, Heartbeat International, Andrea Trudden, discussed two developments involving pro-life work: a lawsuit filed in California against Heartbeat International attempting to prevent the promotion of abortion pill reversal, and a proposed federal rule that would keep taxpayer funds from going to pregnancy help centers in their work in assisting women. You can learn more at heartbeatinternational.org.

From the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Alabama State Director Emeritus John Gibbons, who serves as Central Alabama Multi-Area Director for the FCA, shared about the FCA Camellia Bowl Prayer Breakfast on December 22, 2023 in Montgomery, with keynote speaker former Heisman Trophy winner, Charlie Ward. He discussed multiple aspects of the ministry of FCA. You can find out more at alabamafca.org. 

From the Jesus Film Project, the Global Marketing Director for the 2025 release of the film, Animated Story of Jesus, Geoff Peters, described the purpose and concept for this new version of the film depicting the life of Jesus, during the week following the launch event in three cities in November, 2023. You can learn more at jesus.film.

The author of the book, Trusting God With Every Breath: 365 Daily Devotions for Women, Amy Mecham, discussed a season in which she encountered a variety of trying circumstances and shared how she relied on the Lord during that time and what He taught her through it. You can find her online at amylinnea.com. 

Mark Koch, who has been active in the entertainment industry and has a desire to see men grow in the Lord, shared about God's work in His life and discussed his book, The First Hour: Unleash God's Power - A 30-Day Boot Camp for Men. You can learn about the book at thefirsthour.com. 

Former member of the Indiana House of Representatives Christy Chavers Stutzman emphasized the importance of Christians living and proclaiming God's truth, as she discussed her book, The Spiritual Price of Political Silence. You can connect with her online at booksbychristy.org.