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Dr. Marc Newman of Movie Bible Study discussed two current films, the latest in the "Mission: Impossible" series, as well as "Paper Towns," and offered some critical analysis of the ideas forwarded in "Paper Towns." The Movie Bible Study website is www.moviebiblestudy.com.

Dr. Russell Moore, President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, discussed some elements of how Christians can respond to the culture, upon which he elaborates in the book, "Onward: Engaging the Culture Without Losing the Gospel." Learn more at www.russellmoore.com or www.erlc.com.

Novelist Tamera Alexander discussed the concept and plot elements of the book, "To Win Her Favor," and shared some of the thematic material, as well as some of the cultural conditions of the time period in which the novel is set - just after the Civil War. Learn more at www.tameraalexander.com.

Daniel James Devine, reporter for WORLD Magazine and the WORLD News Group, discussed the Midwest Regional Finalist for WORLD'S Hope Award for Effective Compassion: Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac, Michigan, which ministers to those who are economically disadvantaged in the area. Learn more at www.worldmag.com.

Hannah Ford, one of the founders of the grassroots effort, Sanctity of Marriage Alabama, discussed the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marriage and the request by the Alabama Supreme Court for briefs regarding how that ruling would affect the state. Learn more at: www.facebook.com/sanctityofmarriagealabama.

Dr. Joe Savage, Director of the University of Mobile Center for Leadership, discussed the Biblical instruction to care for widows and orphans, the human trafficking of orphans in Eastern Europe, and his involvement with Emmanuel House in Moldova, that cares for orphan girls. Learn more about the House at www.ehouseforgirls.org.

Max Davis, author of the book, "Dead Dog Like Me," a work of fiction set in modern times that incorporates the Biblical story of Jonathan's son Mephibosheth. Learn more at www.maxdavisbooks.com.

From the Flatline Movement, Dewayne Rembert and "Rockstar" JT discussed some different events in which the ministry has been involved. They previewed the upcoming "Crossfit" event at the Union Station Train Shed on August 7, 2015. Learn more at www.flatlinemovement.com.

Stephanie Barclay, Legal Counsel for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, shared information about the challenge to the HHS contraception mandate that has been brought by the charity organization called Little Sisters of the Poor - an appeals court had ruled against the organization, so it will be appealing that decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. Learn more about the cases in which the Becket Fund is involved by visiting www.becketfund.org.

Steve Walters, Pastor of The Church at Pike Road, discussed the SEND North America Conference, jointly sponsored by the North American Mission Board and International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, August 3-4, 2015 in Nashville. Learn more at www.sendconference.com. The church will be holding its first service in its new location at 11123-E Chantilly Parkway Court on Sunday, August 2, 2015. The church website is www.churchatpikeroad.com.