Christian Devotions Speak Up!

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when Scott brings movie Director Chad Burns, of the movie Byeond the Mask to the show. Chad Burns is the award-winning director and co-producer of Burns Family Studios' first feature film, Pendragon: Sword of His Father. Chad completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems and Human Factors at the University of Illinois in the spring of 2011. Chad recently married Angie in August 2011 and lives in Champaign, IL. Beyond the Mask is an action-packed, Gospel-centered, historic, adventure film. It is set in the turbulent months leading up to the American Declaration for Independence. The story explores identity and redemption through the lens of one central question: "What does it take for a man to remake his name and redeem his identity?" The assassin-turned-vicar, Will Reynolds, tries two classic approaches to fixing himself. First, he hides behind a mask of assumed identity. Second, he works to do enough good to outweigh his bad past. When bo

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when Scott brings on home educated film producer Aaron Burns from the movie, Beyond the Mask. Aaron Burns graduated with his Masters of Business Administration from Oakland University in May of 2011. He served as the co-producer, production designer, score supervisor, and lead actor on Burns Family Studios' Pendragon: Sword of His Father. Aaron was recently married and lives with his wife Andrea in Lake Orion, MI. Beyond the Mask is an action-packed, Gospel-centered, historic, adventure film. It is set in the turbulent months leading up to the American Declaration for Independence. The story explores identity and redemption through the lens of one central question: "What does it take for a man to remake his name and redeem his identity?" The assassin-turned-vicar, Will Reynolds, tries two classic approaches to fixing himself. First, he hides behind a mask of assumed identity. Second, he works to do enough good to outweigh his bad past. When both approaches

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when Scott brings on two cousins whose backyard adventure hit the big screen, Aaron and Chad Burns. Aaron Burns graduated with his Masters of Business Administration from Oakland University in May of 2011. He served as the co-producer, production designer, score supervisor, and lead actor on Burns Family Studios' Pendragon: Sword of His Father. Aaron was recently married and lives with his wife Andrea in Lake Orion, MI. Chad Burns is the award-winning director and co-producer of Burns Family Studios' first feature film, Pendragon: Sword of His Father. Chad completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems and Human Factors at the University of Illinois in the spring of 2011. Chad recently married Angie in August 2011 and lives in Champaign, IL. These cousins have now created the Christian Hit, Beyond the Mask, an action-packed, Gospel-centered, historic, adventure film. It is set in the turbulent months leading up to the American Declaration f

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott chats with author and podcaster Amanda Hope Haley. Amanda Hope Haley has a bachelor of arts in religious studies from Rhodes College and a master of theological studies in Hebrew Scripture and Interpretation from Harvard University. She contributed to The Voice Bible translation as a writer and editor, and she has been an editor and curricula ghost writer for popular Christian authors. Amanda maintains a blog, Healthy and Hopeful, where she encourages women to live whole lives in community with God, family, and each other. Her first book, Barren among the Fruitful: Navigating Infertility with Hope, Wisdom, and Patience was released by HarperCollins Christian Publishers on October 7, 2014, as part of the InScribed Collection. Amanda and her husband David recently moved to Denver, Colorado, and look forward to new friends and new adventures out West. Amanda enjoys hosting people in her home for small group studies and serving her church community how

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott chats with author and podcaster Amanda Hope Haley. Amanda Hope Haley has a bachelor of arts in religious studies from Rhodes College and a master of theological studies in Hebrew Scripture and Interpretation from Harvard University. She contributed to The Voice Bible translation as a writer and editor, and she has been an editor and curricula ghost writer for popular Christian authors. Amanda maintains a blog, Healthy and Hopeful, where she encourages women to live whole lives in community with God, family, and each other. Her first book, Barren among the Fruitful: Navigating Infertility with Hope, Wisdom, and Patience was released by HarperCollins Christian Publishers on October 7, 2014, as part of the InScribed Collection. Amanda and her husband David recently moved to Denver, Colorado, and look forward to new friends and new adventures out West. Amanda enjoys hosting people in her home for small group studies and serving her church community how

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott talks football and Jesus with former NFL running back Noah Herron. Noah Herron played in twenty-seven games in his three-year career with the Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was born on April 3, 1982 in Mattawan, MI, where he was a standout football player growing up. He played for Big Ten college Northwestern, where he earned Second Team All-Big-Ten honors when he scored fifteen touchdowns his senior season. Noah was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2005 in Round 7 (#244 overall). Noah’s breakout season came in 2006 when he played all sixteen games and averaged 4.1 yards/carry to go along with twenty-nine receptions. Noah is also known for thwarting an attempted robbery of his home and sharing the love of Christ with all who will hear it. 

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott talks football and Jesus with former NFL running back Noah Herron. Noah Herron played in 27 games, in his 3 year career, with the Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was born on Apr 3, 1982 in Mattawan, MI, where he was a standout football player growing up. He played for Big Ten college Northwestern, where he earned Second Team All-Big Ten honors when he scored 15 touchdowns his Senior season. Noah was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2005 in Round 7 (#244 Overall). Noah’s breakout season came in 2006, when he played all 16 games and averaged 4.1 yards/carry to go along with 29 receptions. Noah is also known for thwarting an attempted robbery of his home and sharing the love of Christ with all who will hear it. 

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott talks movies with producer and actor Nathan Clarkson. Nathan Clarkson is an actor, writer, producer, and lover of stories. Nathan has appeared on commercials, TV-shows, films, and recently starred opposite Kevin Sorbo in a new faith-based feature film called Confessions of a Prodigal Son (coming soon), written and produced by Nathan and his production company Lighting Dark. Growing up, Nathan was constantly described as "out of the box," and even though Nathan was diagnosed with OCD, ODD, ADHD, and other learning disabilities, he was able to take what many would see as "disorders" and turn them into "superpowers." Nathan lives in Los Angeles, California, with his brand new adventure partner/wife Rachael Lee where he hopes to bring light to a dark world while following Jesus to infinity and beyond.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott talks movies with producer and actor Nathan Clarkson. Nathan Clarkson is an actor, writer, producer, and lover of stories. Nathan has appeared on commercials, TV-shows, films, and recently starred opposite Kevin Sorbo in a new faith-based feature film called Confessions of a Prodigal Son (coming soon), written and produced by Nathan and his production company Lighting Dark. Growing up, Nathan was constantly described as "out of the box," and even though Nathan was diagnosed with OCD, ODD, ADHD, and other learning disabilities, he was able to take what many would see as "disorders" and turn them into "superpowers." Nathan lives in Los Angeles, California, with his brand new adventure partner/wife Rachael Lee where he hopes to bring light to a dark world while following Jesus to infinity and beyond.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when Scott invites author of Becoming a Spiritually Healthy Family Michelle Anthony to the show. Dr. Michelle Anthony is the Vice President and Publisher of Learning Resources at David C Cook. She is the author of Spiritual Parenting, Dreaming of More for the Next Generation, The Big God Story, and her newest book Becoming a Spiritually Healthy Family (January 2015). Michelle has over twenty-five years of church ministry and leadership experience in children’s and family ministries and graduate degrees in Christian Education, Bible, and Theology from Talbot School of Theology and Southern Seminary. In her free time, Michelle enjoys being with her family, reading a good book, and the beach … while drinking a strong cup of coffee.