Tonight's Show ~ Kevin Swanson

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! Monday December 30

6:00 p.m. EST

Generations Radio Host & Author

Kevin Swanson

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Podcast Guru Kevin Swanson shares an important topic: people ditching Christ. Homeschooled himself in the 1960s and 70s, Kevin Swanson and his wife, Brenda, are now homeschooling their five children. Since graduating from his homeschool and then serving as student body president of a large west coast university, he has gone on to other leadership positions in corporate management, church, and other non-profits. Kevin has forty-three years of experience in the homeschooling movement and serves as the Director of Generations with Vision – a ministry he founded to strengthen homeschool families around the country. As a father who wants to leave a godly heritage for his own five children, Kevin’s passion is to strengthen and encourage the homeschooling movement all over the world, and to cast a vision for generations to come. For the last four years, Kevin has hosted a daily radio program – Generations Radio – the world’s largest homeschooling and Biblical worldview program that reaches families across the US and in over 100 countries. Kevin has also served as the Executive Director of Christian Home Educators of Colorado for the last nine years. He has authored several popular books for homeschoolers, including Apostate, Upgrade-10 Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child, The Second Mayflower, the Family Bible Study Guide Series, and others. Kevin serves as a teaching elder in a historical Christian church in the South Denver Metro area (www.reformationchurch.com). He may be contacted via email at kevin@generationswithvision.com. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013-2014 Schedule

January 7 – Kim Ketola, Author and Radio Host

January 14 – Art Ayris, Faith-Based Comics

January 21 – Rebecca Davis, Missionary Book Writer

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Next Week on the Show!

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! Monday December 23

6:00 p.m. EST

BEST OF SPEAK UP! 2013

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! for the best clips of this past year. You won’t want to miss the Best of 2013 as we highlight clips from the world-class guests that graced our air waves. You will hear folks like Aaron Shust, gymnastic champion Kim Anthony, Actor Kevin Sorbo, Duck Dynasty’s Mountain Man, county music and gospel singer LaDonna Gatlin, baseball star Tony Graffanino, quarterback Kirk Cousins of the Washington Redskins, musician Michael Card, and many more. You’ll also be treated to some excellent renditions of Happy Birthday, and, as usually is the case, much of the focus will be on family and the testimonies we’ve shared throughout the year. Join Scott, Eddie Jones, and Cindy Sproles as they discuss the highs and lows of 2013 and what is in store for an exciting 2014. All the folks at Christian Devotions Ministries wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013-2014 Schedule

Special Night, Monday, December 30 – Kevin Swanson, Radio Host & Teaching Elder

January 7 – Kim Ketola, Author and Radio Host

January 14 – Art Ayris, Faith-Based Comics

January 21 – Rebecca Davis, Missionary Worker

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Tonight's Show! Caleb Breakey and Judy Ducharme

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! December 17

6:00 p.m. EST

Authors

Caleb Breakey &

Judith DuCharme

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott weaves together the topic of youth staying in the church with the Green Bay Packers. Crazy? Tune in to find out. Caleb Breakey is a former journalist and author of the new book, Called to Stay (Harvest House). He is a frequent conference speaker with a sincere passion to lead, challenge, and inspire others in discussions about relationships, the church, and radically following Jesus. Ever since earning a degree in journalism at the age of twenty from Western Washington University, Caleb has published hundreds of articles in various publications (such as Chicken Soup, The Seattle Times, MLB.com, Christian Broadcast Network), been named a finalist for Sportswriter of the Year by the WNPA, and has interviewed numerous professional athletes and musicians, including Rogers Clemens, Derek Jeter, Jake Locker, Casting Crowns, and Emerson Drive. Caleb and his wife Brittney live in WashingtonState. More information about Caleb can be found online at www.calebbreakey.com.
  Judy DuCharme was a teacher for twenty-two years. Coming from a family of teachers, it seemed a natural fit. She retired in June of 2012. She grew up in the small lakeside town of Harrisville in the northern part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the youngest of four children. Following college, MichiganStateUniversity, Judy worked as an announcer at a Christian radio station near Lansing. She married Lee in 1975 and they lived in the Detroit suburbs of Berkley and Royal Oak until moving to Wisconsin’s beautiful Door Peninsula in early 1984. At her first writers’ conference, Judy met Eddie Jones of Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. He was the one who suggested The Cheesehead Devotional. Anyone who knows Judy knows what a crazy Packer fan she is. So, combining two great loves—first and foremost her love for the Lord, and, secondly, her love for the Packers—seemed a perfect match. Several months later, The Cheesehead Devotional became a reality. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013-2014 Schedule

Special Night, Monday, December 23 – Speak UP Best of 2013

Special Night, Monday, December 30 – Kevin Swanson, Radio Host & Teaching Elder

January 7 – Kim Ketola, Author and Radio Host

January 14 – Art Ayris, Faith-Based Comics

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Next Week's Show~Nate Stevens

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! December 10

6:00 p.m. EST

Author, Matched 4 Marriage, Meant 4 Life

Nate Stevens

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! where the topic of marriage steps to the stage. How do we know when the “time is right”? Nate Stevens has studied Scripture for answers and has written a book on how we can know when God is drawing two people together. As a missionary kid who grew up in a Christian home and church, Stevens provides a refreshingly different approach to dating and romantic relationships. His own relational misunderstandings and avoidable mistakes prompted the research and discovery for this book. It is his sincere hope that this book will inspire his children and all audiences to fully consider and strategically pursue true compatibility—in all four aspects. Stevens raises the reader's awareness to the four relational aspects of life: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical. He explains the importance of fully developing the spirit, mind, soul, and body and then describes how they each affect our relational pursuits. He encourages an interdependent relationship as the healthy alternative to dependence or independence. Also identified are the enduring behaviors involved in a successful and enjoyable marriage. Stevens' goal is to lead the reader to a balanced, abundant life and a rewarding journey toward a compatible, fulfilling, and lifelong marriage. Nate currently lives near Charlotte, North Carolina, and is an active dad with his two awesome kids, Melissa and Mitchell. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

December 17 – Caleb Breakey, Author & Judy DuCharme, Author

Special Night Monday, December 23 – Speak UP Best of 2013

Special Night Monday, December 30 – Kevin Swanson, Radio Host & Teaching Elder

January 7 – Kim Ketola, Author and Radio Host

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Tonight's Show ~ Matt Papa

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP!

December 3

6:00 p.m. EST

Worship Artist

Matt Papa

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as host Scott McCausey chats with Matt Papa about the words contained in the songs we sing to worship Christ. Matt Papa is a minister and recording artist based out of Raleigh, North Carolina where he lives with his wife Lauren and their three daughters, Paisley, Stella, & Sofi. He serves as an Artist-In-Residence and Worship Leader at The Summit Church in Durham. For over a decade, Matt has been writing and recording songs that are saturated with God's Truth. To Papa, a song is more than just lyrics and melody—it's a sermon people remember. His latest studio release, Look & Live, is a loud & liberating call to people everywhere to break the chains of boredom, addiction, and idolatry...not ultimately by trying harder but by experiencing a greater thrill—the beauty and glory of God. At the heart of Papa's ministry is a vision to see the nations worship the One True God; and to that end, Matt radically leverages his life, his ministry, and his music. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

December 10 – Nate Stevenson, Author

December 17 – Caleb Breakey, Author & Judy DuCharme, Author

Special Night Monday, December 23 – Speak UP Best of 2013

Special Night Monday, December 30 – Kevin Swanson, Radio Host & Teaching Elder

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Next Week's Show - Mountain Man from Duck Dynasty!

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! November 26

6:00 p.m. EST

Duck Dynasty’s Own

Mountain Man

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Host Scott McCausey drags the Mountain Man from the woods to share his testimony for Christ and his new Christmas CD. Duck Dynasty star Tim Guraedy is best known to the show’s millions of hard-core fans as “Mountain Man,” the slow-talking air-conditioning repairman/radio host who is a neighbor to the Robertsons, the Louisiana family that made a fortune from its best-selling duck calls, around which the show is based. Mountain Man is the only semi-regular cast member who is not a Robertson family member or employee of Duck Commander. Now in its fourth season, Duck Dynasty has become A&E’s most-watched series in the network’s history. The February 27, 2013 two-episode Season 3 premier tallied 8.6 million viewers, making it the most-watched telecast in network history. While he was born in Louisiana, Guraedy moved around a bit in his youth, spending time in Minnesota, Tennessee, and Indiana. But the lure of the BayouState was too strong, and Guraedy returned to Louisiana, which has been his home for the past twenty-five years. He lives in Monroe, LA, the small town made famous by Duck Dynasty and Duck Commander. Guraedy’s weekly radio show on local station Z107.5, Big Z Country, has become popular all over the globe, with people tuning in via the Internet to hear Mountain Man’s delightful mix of common sense, sports, music—and usually a Bible verse or two. To know Mountain Man is to know a man whose Christian faith is a big part of who he is. “Life’s not easy, but I have God in my life and it’s so much better. So much better,” he has said. “I love being able to actually go to schools and give speeches about bullying, drugs, and abstinence. It makes my soul feel good.” Guraedy is also an avid outdoorsman who enjoys both fresh and salt water fishing, as well as hunting everything from wild boar to, well, ducks, of course. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

December 3 – Matt Papa, Christian Musician

December 10 – Nate Stevenson, Author

December 17 – Caleb Breakey, Author

Special Night Monday, December 23 – Speak UP Best of 2013

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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This Week's Show! - Keith Getty

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! November 19

6:00 p.m. EST

Hymn Composer and Songwriter

Keith Getty

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott McCausey continues music month with one of the most prolific modern-day hymn composers, Keith Getty. Keith and Kristyn Getty met in Belfast, Ireland when they began songwriting together. They were married in 2004, and two years later they recorded their first project as a couple in the United Kingdom and Nashville, TN. In 2007, they made the journey overseas to America and lived in Ohio for three years as they began their professional career. They found their permanent home in Nashville in July of 2010. In 2011, the Gettys welcomed a new addition to their family when their daughter, Eliza Joy, was born. The Gettys have released four albums and have garnered incredible success in six short years that include an acclaimed repertoire of 21st century hymns and one of their most impactful live performances. The couple has toured extensively, including with Joy – an Irish Christmas concert tour, which has played many of the nation’s major concert halls, reaching over 60,000 people in two years. They have also appeared at Franklin Graham crusades, the GMA Dove Awards, The Third Lausanne Conference on World Evangelization, as well as feature performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the legendary Grand Ole Opry, and with many other noted platforms. One of Keith’s most popular compositions, In Christ Alone, was co-written with Stuart Townend and released in 2001. The song was well received that year but continues to grow in popularity, remaining the #1 most-sung-hymn in the UK since 2006 (CCLI) and finding position among the top 20 songs in the United States, Canada, and Australia. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

November 26 – Duck Dynasty’s Own, Mountain Man

December 3 – Matt Papa, Christian Musician

December 10 – Nate Stevens, Author

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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This Week's Show - John Schlitt

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! November 12

6:00 p.m. EST

Former Lead Singer for Petra

John Schlitt

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott McCausey discusses a story which led John Schlitt from drugs and rock ‘n’ roll to Christ and Christian music. John began singing when he was just five years old, performing the leads in recitals and plays in his school. By the time he was thirteen he was in the unforgettably titled band Vinegar Hills Hometown Band Something Different – being paid twenty-five bucks as lead singer. It soon became clear that a career in music was in John’s future. He finished college with a degree in civil engineering and promptly set about making a name for himself in the world of rock ‘n’ roll. His unique, fiery tenor and unbridled passion for singing landed him a gig fronting the secular rock outfit Head East. John’s eight-year stint with Head East put him on the map in terms of his career. The band was celebrated for its raw energy and swagger. Described by one newspaper as a "brash…cocky, (and) hard-fisted rock band,” the five-piece group enjoyed a loyal following and a string of hits throughout the 70s that helped solidify their fan base. John’s career seemed set, but it all came to a distressing end in 1980 when he was let go by the band. The reason? John had an out-of-control drug and alcohol addiction. Fast forward six years where John Schlitt officially joined Petra in 1986, bringing with him his amazing vocal range and abilities that made him a legend with Head East. Except this time, his mind was no longer blown on drugs and alcohol. He was clean, focused, and armed with a powerful message: God made us to be winners – Jesus Christ is alive and through Him we are to be victorious in His perfect plan for each of us. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

November 19 – Keith Getty, Modern Hymn Writer and Performer

November 26 – Duck Dynasty’s Own, Mountain Man

December 3 – Matt Papa, Christian Musician

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Next Week on the Show!!!! - Jimmy Needham

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! November 5

6:00 p.m. EST

Performing Artist

Jimmy Needham

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott raps with rising Christian star Jimmy Needham about hymns. It's a new season for Jimmy Needham. The nearly decade-long career and six record releases of the twenty-eight-year-old Texas native have put him on the map as much more than a soulful crooner. Needham has built a reputation for himself as a thinker, a challenger, and a wordsmith. After his release of Clear the Stage (2012), Needham parted ways with long-time label, Inpop Records, and set out on his own to brave the waters of an independent record release. Now an indie with big vision for the future, years of experience under his belt, and a loyal fan base to boot, Needham is excited to debut his new album, The Hymns Sessions – Vol. 1. As far as new seasons go, this will be Needham's first release to be completely self-produced, a long time dream of the industry almost-veteran. "Truth be told," says Needham, "The Hymns Sessions was not originally meant for the public at all. I produced this album as a 'thank you' to my Kickstarter supporters (kickstarter.com is an online project fundraiser). We had a shoestring budget and a short amount of time to finish it. I was so encouraged when I followed up with everyone later that year. They couldn't stop talking about how much they were enjoying these ten hymns I sent them! The idea to take these songs public seemed like a good next move." Fans and critics have always agreed there's something special about what Jimmy Needham says in his songs. It's no wonder, then, he chose to do business with the rich lyrical tradition of the ancient hymns for his first specialty project. "The poetic clarity these writers had highlighted showed not only their theological prowess, but their passion for making great art. I'm very excited to be exposing more folks my age to something so timeless." If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

November 12 – John Schlitt of Petra

November 19 – Keith Getty, Modern Hymn Writer and Performer

November 26 – Duck Dynasty’s Own, Mountain Man

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Tonight's Show!!!

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! October 29

6:00 p.m. EST

Writing BIG with

David Hampton & Richard Lawrence

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott makes sense of music, science and how it’s all used through writing. Up first is lifelong musician David Hampton. David grew up in Evansville, IN, and has toured with numerous Nashville musical artists and worked with a variety of music publishing groups as a staff songwriter. A prolific and award-winning songwriter, David has been published in a variety of recorded and printed formats including hymnals and worship compilations. His story of redemption, restoration, and recovery has afforded him the opportunity to speak to a wide variety of groups, including full-time ministry professionals and addiction therapy professionals. David has also spoken at men’s conferences, recovery conferences, national hospice professionals conferences, and a variety of worship and arts-related events, sharing his story with candor and wit. David’s new book is called, Our Authentic Selves: Reflections on What We Believe & What We Wish We Believed. Second up is Richard Lawrence. He and his wife have backgrounds in electrical engineering and have written 12 award winning science books together. They also ran a science supply company for several years. After a publishing company picked up their books they shut down the business and decided pursuit of a new journey, writing fiction. Richard’s new book, Fatal Transaction, combines his unique talents in the tech field to bring his thriller to life. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

November 5 – Jimmy Needham, Christian Musician

November 12 – John Schlitt of Petra

November 19 – Keith Getty, Modern Hymn Writer and Performer

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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This Week's Show!

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! October 22

6:00 p.m. EST

FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW

Bill & Marianne Jordan

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott reminisces about the past and shares special memories with former host Marianne Jordan and her husband Bill. Bill and Marianne have been married for thirty-two years. They met when he was interviewing for a job in Roanoke. Bill retired from the radio business earlier this year following forty years behind the microphone. It has been through this trek that he’s talked to thousands of online callers, had guests from all walks of life, and has done some pretty remarkable feats—such as sky-diving and raising money for the Duke Children’s Hospital. Marianne Jordan is the former host for Christian Devotions Speak UP! She interviewed guests such as Nicholas Sparks and motion picture director and producer Will Bigham. She has her degree in broadcasting and communications and served as a morning co-host with her husband. Marianne is the author of several small plays and her book, The First Christmas Carol, is about to be released. She and Bill have one adult daughter and a beautiful grandson. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

October 29 – Lighthouse Authors David Hampton & Bob Ravener

November 5 – Jimmy Needham, Christian Musician

November 12 – John Schlitt of Petra

November 19 – Keith Getty, Modern Hymn Writer and Performer

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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This Week's Show!

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! October 15

6:00 p.m. EST

Author & Speaker

Joan Brock

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! for Joan Brock’s inspiring and encouraging story.

As a speaker for more than two decades, Joan has been encouraging her audiences by sharing her story of loss, choices, and courage. Her poignant presentation of life experiences and insights into coping, has remarkably and unbelievably taken her around the world.

At age thirty-two, Joan suddenly lost her eyesight and then lost her first husband to cancer. As a speaker and author, Joan shares how she overcame adversity and inspires others who've experienced losses to "get on with it."

Today Joan lives in Tucson, Arizona, with her husband, Jim, the “butterfly-man.” Her daughter, Joy, son-in-law, Brian, and grandson, Skyler, are nearby which blesses her each and every day.

Her autobiography, More Than Meets the Eye, was published in 1994 by HarperCollins. It was translated into ten languages and was a Readers Digest Condensed Book. In 2003, her story was transformed into a made-for-television Lifetime Network film starring Ms. Carey Lowell. It continues to be replayed nationally as well as internationally.

In her newest book, Come to Your Senses, Joan again takes the reader on a journey by sharing moments of her life and how they relate to the insights of the reader's senses. This book will give food for thought, captivate, inspire, and encourage the reader to evaluate their own walk with life and living it to the fullest by using all of the senses.

If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

October 22 – FIVE-YEAR SPEAK UP ANNIVERSARY SHOW

with Bill & Marianne Jordan

October 29 – Lighthouse Authors David Hampton & Bob Ravener

November 5 – Jimmy Needham, Christian Musician

November 12 – John Schlitt of Petra

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Next Week's Show

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! October 8

6:00 p.m. EST

Author & Family Doctor

Reggie Anderson

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott McCausey chats with Doctor Reggie Anderson about the promise of life after death through Christ.

When a patient first asked Dr. Reggie Anderson to sit at her bedside as she passed from this life, something miraculous happened. As he held her hand, the veil between this world and the next parted … and he received an astonishing glimpse of what awaits us in heaven.

Little did he know this was just a foretaste of what was to come—a lifetime of God-given “appointments with heaven.” Join Reggie as he shares remarkable stories from his life and practice, including the personal tragedy that nearly drove him away from faith forever. As he reveals what he’s seen, heard, and experienced of the afterlife, we’ll learn how we can face the passing of our loved ones with the courage and confidence that we’ll: see them again, discover what might happen when we expect the miraculous, and prepare for our own appointment with heaven.

Soul-stirring and hope-filled, Appointments with Heaven is a powerful journey into the questions at the very core of your being: Is there more to life than this? What is heaven like? And, most important: Do I believe it enough to let it change me?

Dr. Anderson has practiced family medicine for over twenty-five years and recently was awarded The Frist Humanitarian Award by the CentennialMedicalCenter in Nashville. He serves as chief of staff of TriStarAshlandCityMedicalCenter and is medical director of three nursing homes. Reggie and his wife, Karen, have four adult children and reside on a farm in Kingston Springs, Tennessee.

If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

October 15 – Joan Brock, Author & Speaker

October 22 – 5-YEAR SPEAK UP ANNIVERSARY SHOW

with Bill & Marianne Jordan

October 29 – Lighthouse Authors David Hampton & Bob Ravener

November 5 – Jimmy Needham, Christian Musician

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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This Weeks Show!

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! October 1

6:00 p.m. EST

Author & Speaker

Sheryl Giesbrecht

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! and learn how one woman can endure so many trials and live to proclaim the Good News through it!

Exchanging hurt for hope is Sheryl Giesbrecht's life focus. Author, speaker, radio personality, Sheryl's powerful messages impact thousands of radio listeners daily through sixty-second "Kindred Moments" and thirty-second "God Thoughts" on KAXL 88.3 FM Music for Life. Through more than twenty-five years of marriage to a pastor, parenting two children, overcoming addictions, beating cancer, and enduring losses, she has found life in Christ and chooses to live each day in abundant freedom and hope. Sheryl’s speaking and writing encourage women with practical presentations in growing toward wholeness. Her life-changing messages testify of God’s transforming power.

A local columnist, Sheryl contributes to The Senior Citizen's Gazette, The Christian Edge, Tri-County Women News, Kern County Family Magazine, and the local newspaper, The Bakersfield Californian. A national columnist for over four years, her column, Ministry Moments for Pastor’s Wives, appeared regularly in Focus on the Family, Pastor’s Family Magazine and Bulletin.

Her latest book, Get Back UP: Trusting God When Life Knocks You Down, chronicles her journey and encourages readers. Discover more about her at http://fromashestobeauty.com.

If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

October 8 – Reggie Anderson, Author

October 15 – Joan Brock, Author & Speaker

October 22 – 5-YEAR SPEAK UP ANNIVERSARY SHOW

with Bill & Marianne Jordan

October 29 – Lighthouse Authors David Hampton & Bob Ravener

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Next Week's Show

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! September 24

6:00 p.m. EST

Alaskan Tour Guide and Author

Kent Kaiser

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! and be thrilled with real-life adventure stories from Kent Kaiser.

Kent Kaiser was born in Michigan, raised in Alaska, and has always enjoyed the outdoors. At a very young age, he learned to appreciate the vastness of Alaska’s wilderness through his love of exploring. Kent is passionate about his home state of Alaska and enjoys sharing it with others.

An avid outdoor enthusiast, Kent has passionately dedicated the past twenty years of his career to his tourism/guide business. He travels the globe, offering custom trips in both New Zealand and Alaska. He enjoys this business as “no two trips are ever the same.”

Many of Kent’s stories can be found in his autobiographical book, Hard Way Back. This book details a riveting account of Kent’s personal, business, and spiritual life, and he is willing to share his inspirational story at conferences, service organizations, churches, SCI clubs, schools, and other venues. Discover more during the show and visit www.alaskanquest.com.

If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

October 1 - Sheryl Giesbrecht, Author

October 8 – Reggie Anderson, Author

October 15 – Joan Brock, Author & Speaker

October 22 – 5-YEAR SPEAK UP ANNIVERSARY SHOW

with Bill & Marianne Jordan

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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This Week's Show! Joe Prainito and Stephanie Shott

Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! September 17

6:00 p.m. EST

MOM Initiative Founder / Hospice Pastor

Stephanie Shott & Joe Prainito

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott welcomes back friends and authors Stephanie Shott and Joe Prainito. Conceived as the result of a rape, Stephanie Shott wasn’t just an unexpected pregnancy … she was a woman’s worst nightmare. After being adopted by two loving parents, she found herself the victim of a decade of sexual abuse. As a young adult, she spent years wandering the wilderness of foolish choices, but since her life-changing encounter with Christ in 1987, Stephanie now takes every opportunity she has to tell of God’s rich and redeeming grace. She loves what Corrie Ten Boom once said: “There is no pit so deep that God is not deeper still.” As a guest on various television and radio shows, Stephanie is called upon to speak hope and healing to those who have suffered from sexual abuse; to remind women they are never too battered, too broken, too dirty, too unlovable, or too unforgivable for God; to call women to courageously escape the Christian bubble. She is founder of The M.O.M. Initiative – a mission centered mentoring ministry devoted to taking Titus 2 to the streets and changing the world one mom at a time. You can find out more about the The M.O.M. Initiative at www.themominitiative.com.
Joe Prainito’s public ministry began at the ripe age of fifteen when he auditioned and secured a bass guitar position in a band by the name of Wickeds End. Joe went on to play with other such bands as the Glenn Rowlands Band, Fish Tribe, and eventually joined Redline. Joe accepted a position at a local Hospice in Riverside, CA, which is where he is today. Joe states: “There was some opposition when I first stepped into the Hospice pastoral position because of my age, but as soon as I began to minister to the patients and families, I was always asked to return. The Lord had grace on me.” He continues to minister with Hospice today at the age of thirty-five, and believes the Lord still has great plans for his life to spread the word of God throughout the world. He resides in Southern California with his wife Dena and daughter Juliet. Discover more about him and his new book Identity at http://www.joeprainito.com. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

September 24 – Kent Kaiser, Outdoor Guide and Author

October 1 - Sheryl Giesbrecht, Author

October 8 – Reggie Anderson, Author

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! September 10

6:00 p.m. EST

Best Selling Author

Marsha Hubler

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when Marsha Hubler, best-selling author of the Keystone Stable Series, shares her life and many ministries. As a resident of central PA in a community populated by the Amish and Mennonite folk, Marsha's accurate portrayal of their lifestyles enhances her writing and brings life to her SnyderCounty characters. Marsha’s latest project is for ladies of all ages. Her Amish/Mennonite romance series is entitled THE LOVES OF SNYDER COUNTY. The first book, BACHELOR'S CHOICE, was released by Trestle Press on July 2nd of 2012, with two sequels to follow, TEACHER'S PET and LOVE SONG FOR LOUELLEN. Marsha is the author of the eight-book best-selling Keystone Stables juvenile fiction series by Zonderkidz. She is the author of three other kids' books, a Bible study guide for ladies, and a homeschooling book. She has a master's degree in education, has over forty years experience in education, and is presently a homeschool consultant in central Pennsylvania. Living in a rural farm area affords Marsha and her husband the luxury of enjoying their three-acre property along with dogs, a goldfish pond, and a gazebo in the backyard. Visit her at www.marshahubler.com or at her two blogs: www.horsefactsbymarshahubler.wordpress.com and www.marshahubler.wordpress.com. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

September 17 – Stephanie Schott & Joe Prainito, Authors

September 24 – Kent Kaiser, Outdoor Guide and Author

October 1 - Sheryl Giesbrecht, Author

October 8 – Reggie Anderson, Author

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Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! September 3

6:00 p.m. EST

Dove Award Winner

Clay Crosse

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Dove award winner Clay Crosse shares his newest Christian Album. Clay Crosse grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and became a Christian at the age of thirteen. He married his high school sweetheart, Renee. Initially, Clay worked as a courier for FedEx for six years. Clay released his first album, My Place Is with You, in 1994. I Surrender All was the most successful single from the album. Clay became known for other singles such as He Walked a Mile in My Shoes and Saving the World. He won the Dove Award for Best New Artist of the Year at the 25th GMA Dove Awards in 1995. Clay’s music has a pop/soulful style. Nine songs from his first four projects became No. 1 singles. During this period, He Walked a Mile in My Shoes won the 1997 CCM Adult Contemporary Song of the Year. He also collaborated with Bob Carlisle and BeBe Winans on I Will Follow Christ, which won a Dove Award for Inspirational Song of the Year. After the release of Christmas with Clay Crosse, Clay served as worship pastor for The Love of Christ (TLC) CommunityChurch in Memphis under head pastor, the late Dana Key (of the Christian Rock group DeGarmo and Key). He now serves as worship pastor at FaithBaptistChurch, Arlington TN. Clay continues to sing and lead worship at events nationwide. Clay and his wife Renee have been married since 1990 and have four children, two of which were adopted from China. Along with his singing appearances, Clay and Renee run their ministry, Holy Homes, leading marriage events nationwide, and serving as spokespeople for Holt International Adoption. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

September 10 – Marsha Huber, Author

September 17 – Stephanie Schott & Joe Prainito, Authors

September 24 – Kent Kaiser, Outdoor Guide and Author

September 31 – Lighthouse Publishing Authors

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Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! August 27

6:00 p.m. EST

Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas Authors

David Hampton & Rose Johnson

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott features a doubleheader with two Lighthouse guests. Up first is lifelong musician David Hampton. David grew up in Evansville, IN, and has toured with numerous Nashville musical artists and worked with a variety of music publishing groups as a staff songwriter. A prolific and award-winning songwriter, David has been published in a variety of recorded and printed formats including hymnals and worship compilations. His story of redemption, restoration, and recovery has afforded him the opportunity to speak to a wide variety of groups, including full-time ministry professionals and addiction therapy professionals. David has also spoken at men’s conferences, recovery conferences, national hospice professionals conferences, and a variety of worship and arts-related events, sharing his story with candor and wit. David’s new book is called, Our Authentic Selves: Reflections on What We Believe & What We Wish We Believed. Our second guest is Rose Chandler Johnson. She’s a Southern girl from a tiny Georgia town and is the author of the devotional blog, Write Moments with God. In spite of years of disappointments and overwhelming obstacles, she has grown in her relationship with the Lord and learned how to find Him in the everyday moments of life. A devoted Christian and mother of six, she has been a French and English teacher over the last twenty years. Her book is titled, God, Me, and Sweet Iced Tea: Experiencing God in the Midst of Everyday Moments. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

September 3 – Christian Recording Artist Clay Crosse

September 10 – Marsha Huber, Author

September 17 – Stephanie Schott & Joe Prainito, Authors

September 24 – Kent Kaiser, Outdoor Guide and Author

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! August 20

6:00 p.m. EST

Founder of WHOA Women Magazine & TV Show

Laine Lawson Craft

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! and be blown away by Laine Lawson Craft’s powerful testimony and how God has led her in HUGE ways. Laine Lawson Craft has a new found passion in her life—to inspire and instruct others to be, do, and have God's best for their life and more. She has truly been called forth from the ordinary life to serve God, producing extraordinary outcomes. She founded a ministry just five short years ago, now known as WHOA Local, that has manifested and exploded into WHOAwomen Community globally. She is passionate about reaching women with the unconditional love and compassion of Christ no matter where they have been or where they are now. Laine's own life proves that God is still restoring, replenishing, and healing—producing miracles today just as He did in the Bible. Laine knows the power that happens when one woman shares her story of trials or tribulations, and then shares how she had victory, proving hope can be found. Laine shares how we know God is no respecter of persons and if He did it for her, then He will surely do it for you. Laine writes weekly through the WHOAwomen WHOA Notes. She contributes her writing every quarter as the publisher and owner of the only nationally circulated faith-based contemporary women's magazine, WHOA Magazine for Women. She travels and speaks, sharing her personal testimony of the miraculous acts of God in her own life from marriage restoration, financial breakthrough, and supernatural healing of her daughter. Laine is now hosting a national television show soon to be aired on Sundays in the Fall of 2013. The WHOA Show interviews famous believers on how faith made a difference for them including segments on cooking, fashion, music, and so much more. Laine's favorite thing to do when she is not working is to be with her family. She loves to cook and entertain. She enjoys singing and being out in nature—she loves the beach. Laine loves to laugh and make life a party wherever she goes. She has been married to her husband Steve for over twenty-five years and loves to spend time with her two sons and daughter. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

August 20 – Laine Craft of Whoa Women

August 27 – Lighthouse Publishing Authors Jane Oathout & Rose Johnson

September 3 – Christian Recording Artist Clay Crosse

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! August 13

6:00 p.m. EST

Childbirth Mentor & Family Legacy Speaker

Angie Tolpin

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! and discover the importance of reliance on Christ through childbearing with author and speaker Angie Tolpin. Angie lives with her husband Isaac and six children on a hobby vineyard in the Pacific Northwest. She is a home-schooling mother and, together with Isaac, runs Leaders Marriage Seminars for their company, Choose Growth. Her passions include embracing her role as wife and mother, along with inspiring and equipping mothers to leave intentional legacies. You can find her sharing what the Lord is teaching her at Leaving a Legacy http://angietolpin.com/. Her love for Christ and understanding of His Calling on her life is her main motivation for taking action towards obedience in all aspects of life. Angie is passionate about serving Him through ministering to women in all sorts of life situations, but women who are married to men involved in leadership have a special place in her heart. Her book is called Redeeming Childbirth and you can discover more about that at http://redeemingchildbirth.com/. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

August 20 – Laine Craft of Whoa Women

August 27 – Lighthouse Publishing Authors Jane Oathout & Rose Johnson

September 3 – Christian Recording Artist Clay Crosse

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! August 6

6:00 p.m. EST

Washington Redskin QB

Kirk Cousins

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Kirk Cousins outlines how he went from a small-time high school recruit to a Big Ten All-Star and now a Washington Redskin. Three-time team captain, Kirk Cousins is currently considered one of the most successful quarterbacks in Michigan State University history, holding MSU records for passing yards, touchdowns, completions, and more. In addition to his success on the gridiron, Kirk was named Academic All-Big Ten four years in a row, and he was selected as the 2011 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award winner in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. In 2012, Kirk was drafted by the Washington Redskins, where he has continued to inspire on and off the field. The son of Don and MaryAnn Cousins, Kirk grew up in Holland, Michigan, with his siblings, Kyle and Karalyne. Game Changer is his first book and outlines a God-led life. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

August 13 – Angie Tolpin, Speaker

August 20 – Laine Craft of Whoa Women

August 27 – Lighthouse Publishing Authors

September 3 – Christian Recording Artist Clay Crosse

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! July 30

6:00 p.m. EST

Author & Public Speaker

Eva Marie Everson

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! with award-winning author and speaker Eva Marie Everson. From the time she was a little girl, Eva Marie Everson wanted to be a writer. It wasn't an easy aspiration to have; her friends told her she couldn't be a writer—girls from their town just didn't do that. They grew up to be teachers or nurses or secretaries—or wives and mothers, which is just what Eva Marie did. She went to school and became a nurse; she worked, got married, and raised children. Eva Marie Everson is an award-winning author of both fiction and nonfiction, as well as an award-winning national and international speaker. She has worked closely with Israel Ministry of Tourism to bring Christian pilgrims and journalists to The Land of the Bible. She teaches at writers conferences across the US and, in 2011, served as a adjunct professor at Taylor University in Upland, IN. Eva Marie is the president of Word Weavers International, Inc., made up of face-to-face critique chapters in the US and Canada. She is the director of Florida Christian Writers Conference, a role she shares with Mark Hancock. Eva Marie has worked with a number of publishers—and not because she is difficult to get along with. Among those she has been honored to work with are: Barbour, David C. Cook, NavPress, Baker Publishing Group, Broadman Holman, and Thomas Nelson. In 2012, B&H, along with Harbinger Media, honored Eva Marie by asking her to novelize the movie Unconditional. Eva Marie has been chosen to be a part of the Spirit of Naples Storytellers Conference, 2013. Find out more at: www.EvaMarieEversonAuthor.com. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

August 6 – Kirk Cousins, NFL Quarterback of Washington Redskins

August 13 – Angie Tolpin, Speaker

August 20 – Laine Craft of Whoa Women

August 27 – Lighthouse Publishing Authors

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! July 23

6:00 p.m. EST

Author & Public Speaker

Tim Shoemaker

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! for a very innovative speaker and defender of family values. Tim Shoemaker speaks at churches, and para-church organizations such as: Focus on the Family, Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conferences, International Network of Children’s Ministry, and the Moody Pastors Conference. He also speaks at men’s retreats, women’s groups, couples’ retreats, youth worker conventions, and homeschool conventions. He conducts Family Devotion Workshops all across the country. Tim is the author of eight books, including: Smashed Tomatoes, Bottle Rockets and Other Outdoor Devotionals You Can Do With Your Kids, Dangerous Devotions for Guys, Reboot Your Brain: Byte Sized Devotions for Boys, and Code of Silence. He’s been happily married to his wife Cheryl for over thirty years and is blessed with three grown sons and two daughters-in-law. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

July 30 – Eva Marie Everson, Author

August 6 – Kirk Cousins, NFL Quarterback of Washington Redskins

August 13 – Angie Tolpin, Speaker

August 20 – Laine Craft of Whoa Women

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! July 16

All-Star Special

6:00 p.m. EST

Former Major League Baseball Player

Tony Graffanino

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! for the All-Star game special with guest Tony Graffanino. Tony Graffanino was born in New York on Long Island and grew up in East Islip. He graduated from high school in 1990 and was drafted by the Atlanta Braves. Tony made it to the big leagues with the Braves in 1996. He played in parts of 13 Major League seasons, 11 full seasons with Atlanta, TampaBay, Chicago White Sox, Kansas City, Boston, Milwaukee, and Cleveland. Tony has been involved with UPI outreaches and Bible studies since his Atlanta days. Tony came on staff with UPI full time on July 1st of 2011 and moved his family to Arizona. He currently resides on the northwest side of Phoenix, in Peoria, and leads Bible studies for current and former players in the Peoria, Glendale, and Scottsdale areas. Tony also does UPI international trips in Italy, Germany, Mexico, and soon to the Dominican Republic. He assists Brian Hommel in ministering to the tremendous amount of players, current and former, who call Phoenix home, or to those who have Spring Training, Extended Spring, Summer League, Instructional League, and/or Fall League in Phoenix. Tony is married to Nicole (1995) and they have two sons, A.J. and Nick. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

July 23 – Tim Shoemaker, Suspense Author

July 30 – Eva Marie Everson, Author

August 6 – Kirk Cousins, NFL Quarterback of Washington Redskins

August 13 – Angie Tolpin, Speaker

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! July 9

6:00 p.m. EST

Motivational Speaker, Author, and Famous Singer

LaDonna Gatlin

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when Scott chats with Gatlin Girl LaDonna as she shares how God brought her from singing fame to family fame. LaDonna Gatlin knows firsthand that we can’t live someone else’s dream … that in order to be our absolute best, we must find our own voice and “sing our own song.” She has spent her entire career empowering people to “sing their own song” as well—from the inside out—through their words, their deeds, and their actions. An active member of the National Speakers Association, LaDonna has earned its highest professional designation, the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). In 2005, LaDonna was one of five new inductees into the Speakers Hall of Fame, receiving the prestigious Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE), a lifetime award for speaking excellence and professionalism. LaDonna is a contributing writer to the best-selling book series Chicken Soup for the Soul. In her own book titled, The Song in You, Finding Your Voice, Redefining Your Life, LaDonna shares her personal story in a very transparent (often hilarious) way to craft an uplifting message. This you-can-do-it guide offers practical, emotional, and spiritual insights gleaned from her experiences as part of a famous musical family and as a woman whose faith compelled her to walk away from untold riches and fame to “sing a different song” apart from her brothers, Country Music’s legendary Gatlin Brothers. With a finely tuned voice, sharp wit, and engaging communication style crafted over a lifetime of performing, LaDonna ignites audiences to boldly discover their passion, connect with their voice, and embrace a life of purpose and meaning. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

July 16 – Tony Graffanino, Former Major League Baseball Player

July 23 – Tim Shoemaker, Suspense Author

July 30 – Eva Marie Everson, Author

August 6 – Kirk Cousins, NFL Quarterback of Washington Redskins

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! July 2

6:00 p.m. EST

Christian Media Personality

Cheryl Wicker

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when Scott chats with a gal who’s interviewed even more Christian leaders than he has! Cheryl Ariaz Wicker is a multi-faceted media professional of sixteen years—an award-winning film producer, media personality, and publicity expert. She recently produced the film, Flag of My Father, starring John Schneider, Gigi Erneta, and William Devane. The film garnered the Best Narrative Feature Award at the 2011 GI Film Festival and is available on DVD. It has previously aired on Trinity Broadcast Network. Wicker’s previous film, Desires of the Heart, is also on DVD. Her film and television career includes credits in a variety of roles for CBS, ESPN, BET, PAX, and Disney. Wicker is also an award-winning video producer. In addition to producing commercials and promotional videos, she also produced her own Christian music video show for four years and a thirty-minute TV special entitled, Abortion: Why the Controversy? which has aired regionally and on SkyAngel. Her first media job was as a TV news reporter, which later opened the door to working in publicity. As a publicist, she covered the gamut of Christian entertainment, including the arenas of publishing, music, and film—Howard Publishing (now Howard Books with Simon & Schuster), Here to Him Music, and R-Squared Productions. She now owns a Christian entertainment marketing company, Premier1 Studios, which specializes in branding, publicity, and social media. Wicker writes for Examiner.com as the National Christian Movies Examiner and is the producer and host of Christian Movie Connect, a video podcast about Christian movies. The broadcast quality podcast features interviews with top Christian filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals. As a media personality over the past ten years, she has interviewed countless national celebrities. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

July 9 – LaDonna Gatlin, Singer and Speaker

July 16 – Tony Graffanino, Former Major League Baseball Player

July 23 – Tim Shoemaker, Suspense Author

July 30 – Eva Marie Everson, Author

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! June 25

6:00 p.m. EST

Christian Recording Artist

Aaron Shust

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott brings back Aaron Shust to talk about making music for God through family trials and miracles. Hardships generally produce sorrow and heartache, but sometimes there's unexpected joy in life’s trials for those who are willing to look. Just ask Aaron Shust. The past few years have been an emotional rollercoaster for the father of three young sons, yet amongst the challenges, there have been miracles with each trial and tribulation. Each crisis led the Centricity Music recording artist to lean more firmly into his faith and the result is Aaron’s new album, Morning Rises, a potent collection of songs that are worshipful, life-affirming, and absolutely celebratory. Aaron has built a successful career on such songs. The Pennsylvania native earned the Gospel Music Association’s Songwriter of the Year and New Artist Dove Awards in 2007 and his song, My Savior, My God was named Song of the Year. Aaron has developed a reputation as a songwriter of considerable depth and substance, and a worship leader with a passionate heart for serving God and bolstering community. Those qualities reverberate throughout his fifth album, Morning Rises. On Cornerstone, first recorded by Hillsong, Aaron sings: “My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.” Framed within a glorious melody and brought to life by Aaron’s evocative voice, Cornerstone is a powerful statement of faith and celebration of God’s sovereignty that has become a favorite at Aaron’s home church in Pennsylvania where he leads worship. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

2013 Schedule

July 2 – Cheryl Wicker, Christian Movie Connect Host & Film Producer

July 9 – LaDonna Gatlin, Singer and Speaker

July 16 – MLB All-Star Game Mystery Guest

July 23 – Tim Shoemaker, Suspense Author

Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern

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