Bob Critteneden

Novelist Terri Reed discussed the inspiration, concept, plot, and takeaways of her Christmas book, "A Family Under the Christmas Tree." Her website is www.terrireed.com.

Justin Butterfield, Senior Counsel for First Liberty Institute, discussed a case in which First Liberty filed a friend-of-the-court brief (for the American Legion), in which plaintiffs attempted to have the National Motto, "In God We Trust," removed from U.S. currency. A Federal court ruled against the plaintiffs in the case. The First Liberty website is www.firstliberty.org.

Heather Patterson, who, along with sister Vanessa Hunt, write at the "At the Picket Fence" website and blog, shared insight into celebrating seasons, with an emphasis in this conversation on Christmas. The ladies have co-written, "Life in Season: Celebrate the Moments That fill Your Heart and Home." The website is www.atthepicketfence.com.

John Gibbons, State Director (AL) for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, discussed the annual FCA Camellia Bowl Prayer Breakfast on December 16, 2016 at the Renaissance. Individual tickets can be reserved at 334.279-9399. The FCA website is www.alabamafca.org.

Christian musical artists and husband-wife duo Jenny & Tyler discussed how they met and starting doing music together. They also related information about their album, "Christmas Stories." Learn more at www.jennyandtyler.com.

Gary Miller, Senior Pastor of Westview Baptist Church in Opp, discussed what the church had done in the past with its "Ride to Bethlehem," with a new format in 2016, "A Walk Through Bethlehem." The dates for the event: December 16-18, 2016. The church's website is www.westviewbaptist.com.

Tim Winter, President of the Parents Television Council, discussed a trend in primetime broadcast television in which teenagers use inappropriate language. He also commented on the implications of this behavior being modeled. Learn more at www.parentstv.org.

Maxine Chappell of Holiday Spectacular Park, located in Wicksburg, AL, chatted with Billy Irvin about the concept and features of the park, as well as the park's dedication to the true meaning of Christmas. There is an admission charge ($12), and for more information, go to www.holidayspectacularpark.com.

J.C. Derrick, Washington Bureau Chief for WORLD Magazine and WORLD News Group, discussed some of the prospective actions that could be taken during a new Trump Administration that could reverse action, including executive action, taken during the Obama Administration. The WORLD website is www.worldmag.com.

Wendy Speake, Jonathan Bernis, David Bowden, Kim Trobee, Dan Celia