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Dr. Ben Carson, retired pediatric neurosurgeon, now author and speaker, shared his viewpoint on a host of issues, consistent with content from his new book, "One Nation: What We Can All Do to Save America’s Future." The conversation took place prior to his book signing at Books-a-Million at Eastchase in Montgomery on 6/4 and his appearance at Faulkner University's benefit dinner on 10/2. Learn more at his website, www.realbencarson.com.

Joy Brighton, Melanie Kirkpatrick, Francine Rivers, Travis Thrasher, John Croyle

Melanie Kirkpatrick, a journalist who was with "The Wall Street Journal" from 1980 through mid-2009, now Senior Fellow with the Hudson Institute, related some insight about the situation involving those attempting to escape from North Korea, as documented in her book, "Escape from North Korea: The Untold Story of Asia’s Underground Railroad." Learn more at www.melaniekirkpatrick.com.

Author Travis Thrasher shared some plot and content information of his young adult novel, "Marvelous," Book One in the series, "The Books of Marvella." He also related some of the issues that he dealt with in the book. Learn more about the author at www.travisthrasher.com.

Jimmy DeYoung of "Prophecy Today," heard weekdays at 11:55am and Saturdays from 12noon-1:30pm, covered a variety of news items from the Middle East in light of Biblical prophecy, including: commemoration of "Jerusalem Day,", the Pope's visit to the Mideast, Egyptian elections, and concerns over European Parliament elections. Learn more at www.prophecytoday.com.

Best-selling author Francine Rivers shared about how she came to be a Christian fiction author. She also related some information about the plot and themes of her latest novel, "Bridge to Haven." Learn more at her website at www.francinerivers.com.

Joy Brighton, author of "Sharia-ism is Here: The Battle for Control of Women; and Everyone Else", shared her observations about the operation of Sharia law and how instances are occurring not only in the Middle East or other parts of the world, but also in America. Learn more at www.joybrighton.com.

John Croyle, Founder of the Big Oak Ranch in Northeast Alabama, shared about the work of the ministry and highlighted some of the principles outlined in his latest book, "Raising a Princess: Eight Essential Virtues To Teach Your Daughter." Learn more at www.bigoak.org.

David and Jason Benham, Billy and Julie Mauldin, Kirk Elliott, Larry Julian, Dennis Trittin, Stephen Broden, Michael Brown

Dr. Marc Newman, President of Movie Bible Study, provided some analysis of the content and spiritually-related themes contained within current films, "Godzilla," and "X-Men: Days of Future Past." The website is www.moviebiblestudy.com.