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Christian
Devotions SPEAK UP! ! is an outreach of
Christian Devotions Ministry. Each week host, Scott McCausey, interviews
Christian leaders, sports figures, authors, pastors, agents, missionaries
and media personalities who are making a difference in the kingdom
of God. Scott keeps Christian Devotions Speak UP! on top
of and in touch with current issues that Christians face daily,
making the show not only enjoyable but informative. If you're interested
in becoming a guest on Christian Devotions
SPEAK UP! contact Scott.
Call-in Number: (347) 884-9367
Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Click on any of the show links. A new browser window will open
providing more information on that week's show.
Coming to Christian Devotions SPEAK UP!
Archived shows: 4th quarter
2009, 3rd quarter 2009, 2nd
quarter 2009, 1st quarter 2009,
4 quarter 2008
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April 13, 2010, Henry
Hawver-
This week on Christian Devotions Speak UP!, host Scott McCausey
interviews the Director of Rock Lake Christian Assembly, Henry
Hawver. Henry has served the Lord in many different venues,
but not until he rededicated his life to Christ after questioning
the validity of scripture. Through friend and minister Hi Gates,
he turned his face back to God and lived a transformed life.
He first became a minister at Wheaton Church of Christ in Remus,
Michigan before preaching in Dewitt, Michigan. Henry and his
wife of almost forty years, Lois, have been involved in the
care of children all their married lives. They have adopted
four children, been involved in foster care for thirteen years
and support Central Michigan Pregnancy Services in Mt. Pleasant,
Michigan. Through their passion for young people, involvement
in a Christian Camp was a fore-drawn conclusion. Henry has served
for over thirty years at Rock Lake. This adventure started as
a 4th-5th grade camp counselor. Eventually, he was asked to
take over the camp as the Dean. After ten years in this capacity,
the camp director job became available. Henry felt led to serve
in this capacity full-time and has been doing so ever since.
As well as Director of the camp, he has served on the Program
Committee, Capital Fund Committee and as Trustee. Henry's favorite
thing about camp is being present when young people learn spiritual
truths, commit themselves to Jesus as Lord and Savior of their
lives, and are immersed in the lake.
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April 6, 2010, Sue Falcone-
This week on Christian Devotions Speak UP!, host Scott McCausey
interviews the author, Sue Falcone. As a gifted international,
motivational, and inspirational speaker, facilitator, and published
author, Sue uses her unique presentation of humor and energy
to touch lives and change hearts with her empowering messages
of Hope, Encouragement, Life Direction and Purpose. Skilled
as a former AT&T Training Executive, and Direct Sales Business
Owner, Sue is a Dale Carnegie Speaker/Trainer graduate, certified
from the Zig Ziglar Leadership Group, and a Bob Pike Creative
Training Techniques graduate.Sue is a published author, and
her first newly released book, The Lighthouse of Hope-A Day
by Day Journey to Fear Free Living, is available at all major
book sellers and autographed personally from her at simplysue@att.net.
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March 30, 2010, Mindy Ferguson-
This week on Christian Devotions Speak UP!, host Scott McCausey
interviews author, Mindy Ferguson. In a world that urges us
to live for ourselves, Mindy Ferguson encourages women to live
for Christ. She founded Fruitful Word Ministries in April
2003 and is passionate about encouraging women of all denominations
to develop a more intimate and fruitful relationship with Jesus
Christ, through the study of God's Word. Mindy stumbled her
way into the arms of Christ at the age of twenty-six. She speaks
nationally at women's events and at retreats as one who understands
the tug of worldly passions and the emptiness of selfish ambition.
Mindy's latest book, Hugs: Bible Reflections for Women,
is now available in bookstores. Mindy lives in a suburb of Houston,
Texas with her husband of twenty-two years and their daughter.
Their son is currently attending college in Bryan, Texas. Find
out more about Mindy and her ministry at www.fruitfulword.org.
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March 23, 2010, Nancy Sanders-
This week on Christian Devotions Speak UP!, host Scott McCausey interviews author, Nancy Sanders. After moving to California when she was 20, Nancy met and married Jeff. As a stay-at-home mom for more than 20 years, Nancy found true enjoyment in taking pen to paper and learning the craft of writing. Much of Nancy's time is spent writing books and working on various manuscript projects. Her favorite topics to write about are: God, Bible stories, educational subjects, and African American history. Vegetarians for more than 20 years, Jeff and Nancy have compiled a handmade cookbook of favorite recipes their family enjoys. They eat a diet of whole grains and tofu products, avoiding white flour, sugar, preservatives, and processed foods. The only sweetener they use is honey. If you would like to order a copy of their cookbook, Naturally Good, please contact them at jeffandnancys@gmail.com.
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March 16, 2010, Alex Kendrick-
This week on Christian Devotions Speak UP!, host Scott McCausey interviews author, screen writer, and associate minister of media, Alex Kendrick. Alex and his brother Stephen, who grew up shooting 8mm "chase 'em down and shoot 'em up" movies, helped Sherwood Baptist establish Sherwood Pictures in 2003. First was Flywheel and Facing the Giants-then Fireproof. Giants played in more than 1,000 theaters after its Sept. 2006 release and grossed more than $10 million in box office receipts. The DVD has been released in 14 languages and in 56 countries-touching every continent. More than 6,500 churches have used the movie for ministry outreach. On Feb. 22, 2007, the Georgia State House of Representatives and Senate read a resolution honoring Sherwood Pictures and the church for Facing the Giants' success and positive impact. Alex's awards include Family Net's Best Promo of 1999 and Best Program of 2000. In 2004, he received seven awards for Flywheel, including best screenplay and best feature film from the Sabaoth International Film Festival in Italy and the WYSIWYG Film Festival in San Francisco. In 2006, he won Best Inspirational Video at the Creation Arts Film Festival for his short video A Salute to Veterans. In 2007, he and Sherwood Executive Pastor Jim McBride were presenters at the Dove Awards.
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March 9, 2010, Todd
Wilson-
This week on Christian Devotions Speak UP!, host Scott McCausy
interviews author and founder of Familyman Ministries, Todd
Wilson. Todd Wilson, author of Help! I'm Married to a Homeschooling
Mom and The Official Book of Homeschooling Cartoons, is a dad,
writer, conference speaker, and former pastor. Todd's humor
and gut-honest realness have made him a favorite speaker at
homeschool conventions across the country and a guest on Focus
on the Family. His articles have appeared in various magazines,
including Christian Parenting Today, Men of Integrity, and Stand
Firm. Christianity Today also posts his weekly column (The Familyman
Weekly) on their website. Todd and his wife Debbie, along with
their eight children, spend several months of the year traveling
the country encouraging moms and dads. His humor, realness,
and straight talk to men (& women) have become his trademark.
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March 3, 2010, Donn Taylor-
This week on Christian Devotions Speak UP!, host Scott McCausy
interviews author and speaker Donn Taylor. Donn Taylor led an
infantry rifle platoon in the Korean War, served with Army aviation
in Vietnam, and worked with air reconnaissance in Europe and
Asia. Afterwards, he completed a PhD degree at The University
of Texas and taught English literature at two liberal arts colleges.
He and his wife live near Houston, Texas, where he writes fiction,
poetry, and articles on current topics. To discover more about
Donn and his work, visit his web site at www.donntaylor.com. |
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February 23, 2010, Voddie Baucham-
This week on Christian Devotions Speak UP!, host Scott McCausy
interviews author and speaker Voddie Baucham. Voddie Baucham
wears many hats. He is a husband, father, pastor, author, professor,
conference speaker and church planter. He currently serves as
Pastor of Preaching at Grace Family Baptist Church in Spring,
TX. He has served as an adjunct professor at the College of
Biblical Studies in Houston, TX, and Union University in Jackson,
TN. He has also lectured at Southern Seminary. Voddie makes
the Bible clear and demonstrates the relevance of Gods
word to everyday life. However, he does so without compromising
the centrality of Christ and the gospel. Those who hear him
preach find themselves both challenged and encouraged.
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February 16, 2010, Cerella D.
Sechrist - This week on Christian Devotions Speak UP!, host
Scott McCausy interviews author and speaker Cerella D. Sechrist.
Cerella D. Sechrist is the author of the newly released Love
Finds You in Hershey, Pennsylvania from Summerside Press.
Cerella lives in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, an hour's drive from
her novel's setting of Hershey. A self-proclaimed 'foodie',
Cerella couldn't resist telling a story set in the town of chocolate.
Her beginning novels were all based in historical settings until
she chose to tell a romantic comedy from a modern-day perspective.
Cerella had an early love of the written word, having aspired
to be an author since she was ten years old. Marlene has contributed
to numerous devotional books, along with A Complete Guide
to Writing for Publication and The Complete Guide to
Christian Writing and Speaking. She helps others publish
their work through Ampelos Press.
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February 9, 2010, Miralee Ferrell
- This week on Christian Devotions Speak UP!, host Scott McCausy
interviews author and speaker Miralee Ferrell. Miralee describes
her writing as "Christian fiction with a purpose-to glorify
God." She goes on to profess that when her writing ceases
to accomplish that, she'll stop writing. Join us as we listen
to this young woman's story of how such a short journey has
taken her so far. This is a live talk show, so we encourage
you to call in at (347) 884-9367 and chat with us. Keep in mind,
this show airs EST. Listen to an archived version of this week's
show at: Christian Devotions Radio |
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February 1, 2010, Marlene Bagnull - This week on Christian
Devotions Speak UP!, host Scott McCausy interviews Marlene
Bagnull .Marlene felt a call to full-time Christian service
as a teenager. If anyone had told her then, however, that
God was calling me to a writing and speaking ministry, she
would have said, "A loving God would never do that to
me!" She hated English in high school, and was terrified
of the public speaking class she was required to take. God's
plan was certainly not her plan. Instead, it was "infinitely
beyond [my] highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes"
(Eph 3:20 TLB)! He has given her the joy and privilege of
being part of Christian publishing since 1968. Write His Answer
Ministries is the umbrella for her full-time (and then some!)
writing and speaking ministry as well as my ministry to other
writers. The Lord has opened so many doors for Marlene, including
the opportunity to serve on the faculty of over 75 Christian
writers' conferences and to give my one- and two-day Christian
writer's seminars over 50 times around the nation.
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January 26, Scott Chaney - Christian Devotions SPEAK
UP! when host Scott McCausey interviews guest Scott Chaney.Scott
Chaney is the author of Christian Warriors. Within the pages
of Christian Warriors, you'll find opportunity for fun. Just
like other teens, Christian teen guys need stuff to do. Readers
get to blow things up, take unforgettable road trips, make
fast toys faster, and learn about some of the coolest gadgets
in the universe. You'll even get to meet the members of Churb
Records' hot new band MIKESCHAIR. There are more items inside,
too! You'll find a Christian Warriors wristband and guitar
pick, a text-messaging cheat sheet, a foldout prayer journal
and prayer cards, a giant road map to some amazing festivals,
recycling stickers to help save the planet, and more! Christian
Warriors is a must for the teen guy in your life - or anyone
else's life, for that matter. It's an end to life as usual
and the beginning of an exciting, adventurous life dedicated
to God.
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January 19, Candy Arrington-
Candy Arrington’s writing provides Biblical insights and practical
advice, often on tough topics. Her publishing credits include
hundreds of articles in periodicals such as Focus on the Family,
Today’s Christian Woman, Marriage Partnership, Encounter, Pray,
The Lookout, The Upper Room, Advanced Christian Writer, CBN.com,
The Writer, and Writer’s Digest. Candy’s stories have appeared
in the Chicken Soup and Cup of Comfort series. Additionally,
she is coauthor of When Your Aging Parent Needs Care: Practical
Help for This Season of Life (Harvest House, 2009) and Aftershock:
Help, Hope, and Healing in the Wake of Suicide (B & H Publishing
Group). Candy is on staff with The Christian Communicator Manuscript
Critique Service and is a member of the American Society of
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January 12, CJ Darlington, -
C. J. began writing the story that would become her first novel
Thicker than Blood when she was a fifteen-year-old homeschool
student. She has been in the antiquarian bookselling business
for over a decade, scouting for stores similar to the one described
in Thicker than Blood before cofounding her own online bookstore.
In 2006 C. J. started the Christian entertainment Web site TitleTrakk.com
with her sister, Tracy, and has been actively promoting Christian
fiction through book reviews and author interviews. She makes
her home in Pennsylvania with her family and their menagerie
of dogs and cats. When she's not writing, she's reading. Her
hobbies include book and art collecting, fly fishing, painting
and drawing. Visit her online at her blog where she talks about
books, writing, and publishing. You can also look her up at
Twitter and Facebook. |
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January 5, Sally Stuart, Join
us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Marianne
Jordan talks with Christian writing's Queen of the Market. Sally
Stuart has been writing for the last 40+ years, and has been
putting out the annual "Christian Writers' Market Guide" for
the last 23 years. Her other writing includes several Christian
education resources books, a children's picture book, a basic
writing text, writing resources, and a western novel--plus hundreds
of articles and marketing columns. She writes marketing columns
for the "Christian Communicator," "Advanced Christian Writer,"
and the Oregon Christian Writers' Newsletter. She speaks and
teaches at Christian Writers' Conferences nationwide. Sally
is the mother of three and grandmother of eight. She and her
husband, Norm, spend their free time vacationing on the Oregon
coast. |
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