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Stuart Shepard, Senior Director of Media for CitizenLink, an affiliate of Focus on the Family, gave analysis and commentary about the U.S. Supreme Court decisions handed down on June 26 regarding the Federal Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8 from California. The website address is www.citizenlink.com.

Author Stacy Hawkins Adams stopped by the Faith Radio/Meeting House conversation center outside the exhibit hall at ICRS 2013 in St. Louis to discuss her approach to writing and to set up some of the story elements in her latest series, "The Winds of Change", including her latest book, "Lead Me Home". You can find out more at www.stacyhawkinsadams.com.

Cynthia Ruchti, Professional Relations Liaison for the American Christian Fiction Writers organization, shared the nominees for the 2013 Carol Awards, recognizing excellence in Christian fiction, as well as the name of the Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Frank Peretti. For more on ACFW, go to www.acfw.com. To learn more about Cynthia and her books, go to www.cynthiaruchti.com.

Christian musical artist/songwriter Matthew West discussed the concept and some of the specific stories contained within his new book, "Forgiveness: Overcoming the Impossible". The book includes real-life stories submitted to Matthew. For more information, go to www.matthewwest.com.

From the 2013 International Christian Retail Show in St. Louis, former U.S. Senator and Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum discussed his new role as CEO of EchoLight Studios. He shared his desire to be involved in the production of high-quality, faith-based films, communicating truth to the culture. To learn more, visit the website, www.echolight.com.

Steve Arterburn, Founder and Chairman of New Life Ministries, stopped by the Faith Radio/The Meeting House conversation center outside the exhibit hall at the International Christian Retail Show in St. Louis. He discussed some of the material from his book, "The 7-Minute Marriage Solution: 7 Things to Start! 7 Things to Stop! 7 Minutes That Matter Most!" To learn more, go to www.newlife.com.

Randy Singer, author of "Dead Lawyers Tell No Tales", who also practices law and serves as Teaching Pastor at Trinity Church in Virginia Beach, shared some insight into the background of the book and the takeaway for readers. The conversation was recorded outside the exhibit hall at ICRS 2013 in St. Louis. His website is www.randysinger.net.

Best-selling author Karen Kingsbury visited the Faith Radio/The Meeting House display booth outside the exhibit hall at ICRS 2013 in St. Louis to update listeners and readers about her life and ministry, including a new line of greeting cards developed with her daughter, as well as her forthcoming novel, "Fifteen Minutes". Learn more at www.karenkingsbury.com.

Christian author Rachel Hauck provided the leadoff segments of the coverage of the International Christian Retail Show 2013 in St. Louis on "The Meeting House" on Faith Radio - she focused on the prayer effort that she initiated at the convention, and she discussed her novel, "Once Upon a Prince". Her website is www.rachelhauck.com.

Christian musical artist and worship leader Laura Story stopped by the Faith Radio/Meeting House display and interview area at ICRS 2013 in St. Louis to discuss various aspects of her life and ministry, as well as her work on a new album due out later in the year. To learn more, go to www.laurastorymusic.com.