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Shelli Wishard, Southeast Regional Director for Operation Christmas Child, shared information about the background of this ministry outreach of Samaritan's Purse, in which shoebox gifts are sent to needy children around the world. The 2014 National Collection Week is November 17-24. Learn more at www.samaritanspurse.org.

Josh Smith, Josh Henderson, and Dewayne Rembert visited the Faith Radio studios to discuss the 2014 River Region Judgment House, which concluded in early November in Montgomery. They shared various aspects of the unique, walk-through ministry, including the number of lives God touched through the event. The website address is www.judgment-house.com.

Eric Metaxas, an author and speaker, who is one of the featured speakers on the "Breakpoint" commentary, presented by the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, discussed material relative to the book, "Miracles: What They Are, Why They Happen, and How They Can Change Your Life." His website address is www.ericmetaxas.com.

Jimmy DeYoung of "Prophecy Today," heard weekdays at 11:55am and Saturdays at 12:00noon, shared about news items from the Middle East in light of Biblical prophecy, including the 10th anniversary of the death of Yasser Arafat, some comments made about the Temple Mount by his successor, American troops going into Iraq, and more. The website is www.prophecytoday.com.

Author, blogger, and speaker Annie Downs shared about the concept of bravery from a Biblical perspective, related to material from her book, "Let's All Be Brave: Living Life with Everything You Have." Learn more at the website, www.anniefdowns.com.

Keith Davies, Director of Rescue Christians, discussed the overall scope of the organization in helping Christians escape persecution, as well as its work with orphans who are fleeing the countries of Iraq and Syria. Learn more at www.rescuechristians.org.

Chad Robichaux, Director of Veterans Affairs for Serving California and President & Founder of Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs, discussed his experience and work with PTSD, including veterans and active-duty military. He also commented on his involvement in the situation of Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi, who was imprisoned in Mexico, then released. Find out more by going to www.servingcalifornia.org or www.mightyoaksprograms.org.

Former University of Alabama and NFL football star Jeremiah Castille, founder of the Jeremiah Castille Foundation, shared about his ministry work, which includes the Foundation and his service as Chaplain for the University of Alabama football team. The conversation took place in advance of his appearance at True Word of Life Worship Center in Montgomery on 11/12/14. Learn more at www.castillefoundation.org.

Shawn Craig, one of the members of Christian vocal trio Phillips, Craig, & Dean, shared about their new album, "Above It All," including information about the background of several of the songs on the project. Learn more about the album and the group by visiting www.phillipscraiganddean.com.

Luis Gonzalez, who received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox while a child in Panama, shared about how God has worked in his life, as well as the impact of that collection of gifts on him. To find out more about Operation Christmas Child, go to www.samaritanspurse.org.