News: Privacy and Parental Rights

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School officials in a Philadelphia suburb have admitted to observing students at home without their knowledge through web-cams on school issued laptops. The case is raising a number of important questions about the right to privacy, parental rights and the boundaries of law enforcement and public safety issues in the digital age.

Guests include:

• Kevin Bankston, Senior Staff Attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation
• Michael Farris, Chancellor of Patrick Henry College and President of Parental Rights

The Parental Rights Amendment Petition can be signed here online.

To read the ACLU amicus brief, it’s available here.

Study: American Youth and Religious Affiliation

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The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life released the results of a new study that looked at the religious affiliation and devotion of “The Millennials” or those born since 1981. This feature takes a look at what they found.  Guests include:

• Allison Pond, Research Associate for the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life
• C. Britt Beemer, Chairman of America’s Research Group and co-author of Already Gone: Why Your Children will Quit Church and What you can Do About It (Master Books, 2009)
• Carl Kerby, Apologist, Youth Speaker and writer for Answers in Genesis.

The complete report is available here.
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Media: New Documentary on the Life of George Washington Carver

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There are so many important figures who should be commemorated during this month’s celebration of Black History.  Certainly one of the most significant is scientist, educator and inventor George Washington Carver.

A new documentary is available on his life from Franklin Springs Family Media entitled: George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Way.  I recently spoke with Ken Carpenter, executive producer and director of the film.

The documentary is available through their website: www.franklinsprings.com.

God at Work: Haiti’s 3 Days of Prayer and Fasting

Photo courtesy of BGEA

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Last week Haiti’s president canceled the traditional Carnival celebrations in the days leading up to lent; in its place, 3 days of prayer and fasting.

This report looks at what happened during this season of prayer in the lives and hearts of the Haitian people.

Guests include:

Joe Knittig, CEO of the Global Orphan Project
Jack Dowling, a Chaplain Coordinator with the BGEA Rapid Response Team

Pro Life: Personhood Amendments

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Ballot initiatives across the country are hoping to introduce amendments to state constitutions that define personhood as “every human being from the beginning of biological development.” Supporters of personhood amendments hope such action will eventually lead to the reversal of Roe v. Wade, but there are some in the pro-life movement questioning their ability to succeed. This feature takes a look at this issue.

Guests include:

Keith Mason, Co-Founder of Personhood USA
Eric Sheidler, Executive Director of the Pro-Life Action League
Paul Linton, Special Counsel for the Thomas More Society

Media Event: The State of the Nation Webcast

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A few weeks ago, President Obama delivered the annual State of the Union address, where he reflected on the many political and economic challenges facing America. One element often missing from these speeches is an evaluation of the spiritual state of our country.

Tomorrow evening Ken Ham, President of Answers in Genesis, is hosting a live national web-cast from the Creation Museum looking at this aspect of American life.

The address will begin on Tuesday at 8pm ET and can be watched/listened to at answerslive.org.

Ministry Highlight: Rescue Haiti’s Children

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Earlier today officials in Haiti announced the death toll to be more than 230,000 people–a number which is expected to rise in the weeks ahead.

The incredible number of shattered families have led many to look for ways to reach out to the growing numbers of orphans in that country. I recently spoke with Doug Phillips, President of Vision Forum Ministries, who with a small team traveled to Haiti to participate in rescue efforts at a number of orphanages destroyed in the quake.

If you liked to watch Doug’s reports from the field, they are available through his Vimeo channel.

Please consider supporting Vision Forum’s ministry: Rescuing Haiti’s Children.

Conversation: Speaking of Creation

“The Conversation” courtesy of the Library of Congress

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For many of us, as we try to speak to our neighbors or unbelieving family members about creation and arguments against evolution, we may feel inadequate to deal with the topic. I recently caught up with Dr. Randy Guliuzza, National Spokesperson of the Institute for Creation Research, who encourages us as believers to initiate these conversations, regardless of our scientific training. This feature offers some helpful suggestions for doing just that.

The NATURE program excerpts used in today’s feature are from their recent program: The Beauty of Ugly.

Memoir: The Life of Paul Sandberg

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On January 26th, 2010, Paul Sandberg died. He was involved with Christian broadcasting for nearly 50 years with Haven Ministries. Millions of listeners have been touched by his music through the years though many today might not recognize his name. Charles Morris, Speaker and President of Haven Ministries comes with this look at his life and ministry.

The music and sound byte of Paul Sandberg used in this feature comes from a tribute Haven Today aired last week.

Ministry: Audio Bibles for Haiti

The Proclaimer audio Bible

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The attention of the world in recent weeks has been on the small island nation of Haiti.  Millions of dollars in aid has been raised and food/medical supplies continue to arrive. This feature takes a look at one ministry who is coming along side other relief efforts and offering words of life to those dealing with the incredible loss all around them.

Guests include:

Jeff Nene, Senior Director of Communications and Technology for Convoy of Hope
Jon Wilke, Spokesperson for Faith Comes By Hearing

If you’d like to request audio bibles for your Haiti relief efforts, you can contact Faith Comes by hearing through email or by phone:

Email: haiti@faithcomesbyhearing.com
Phone: (800) 545-6552