Bob Critteneden

Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Roy Moore gave comments regarding his order to probate judges in January, 2016 that since the Alabama Supreme Court had not addressed the issues concerning the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Obergefell case regarding same-sex marriage, probate judges are not to issue licenses to same-sex couples.

Father Andrew Rowell, Rector for Christchurch in Montgomery, discussed the Sanctity of Life Memorial and Healing Service on January 24, 2016. Learn more at www.christchurchxp.net.

Dave Willis, author of "The 7 Laws of Love: Essential Principles for Building Stronger Relationships," discussed the concept of the book. He elaborated on the importance of defining love Biblically and applying Biblical principles in relationships. He is the founder of the www.strongermarriages.org. You can learn more at www.7lawsoflovebook.com or www.davewillis.org.

Jared Anderson, Christian musical artist and worship leader, shared some aspects of his life and ministry and discussed the album, "Where I Am Right Now," including the background of specific songs. Learn more at www.jaredanderson.com.

Nancy Thomas, Executive Director of Clinical Services for the Samaritan Counseling Center in Montgomery, discussed the Soul Shop suicide prevention events in Montgomery hosted by the Center at First United Methodist Church in Montgomery February 1-2, 2016. Learn more at www.tsccenter.org.

Top 10 Topics of 2015...#7: Christian response to race issues (Harry Jackson, Thabiti Anyabwile); #6: Presidential politics and faith (Rachel Alexander, J.C. Derrick); #5: Planned Parenthood videos (Anika Smith, Stuart Shepard); #4: Religious liberty concerns (Aaron and Melissa Klein, Quin Hillyer); #3: Christian persecution and ISIS (Jamie Dean, Jimmy DeYoung); #2: Kim Davis and marriage licenses (Kim Trobee, Mat Staver); #1: Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling (Ryan Anderson, Doug Napier, Emily Belz)

Jeff Galle and Blake Hester, Christopher Whaley, Steve Repak, Douglas Small + Top 10 Topics of 2015...#10: Pope in America (Austin Ruse); #9: Refugee crisis (Joe Savage); #8: Houston HERO vote (Peter Sprigg)

Stuart Shepard, Director of Digital Communication for CitizenLink, a public policy partner of Focus on the Family, discussed a variety of new items, including the bill cutting taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood, the Presidential race, the bakers in Oregon who were fined for not providing a cake for a gay wedding ceremony, and challenges to the Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling. The CitizenLink website is www.citizenlink.com.

P. Douglas Small, President and Founder of Alive Ministries: Project Pray, discussed the nightly event, the "Reset Our Generation Virtual Prayer Meeting, January 10-31, 2016, featuring a number of Christian speakers and prayer leaders. Learn more at www.americapray.net. To learn about Project Pray, go to www.projectpray.org.

Christopher Whaley, author of the book, "The Masked Saint," based on his life story, discussed some elements of his life as a professional wrestler and a pastor. The book is the basis for the movie, "The Masked Saint," in theaters 1/8/16. Learn more at www.themaskedsaint.com.