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Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Dr. Nick Pitts is the host of today's Millennial Roundtable. He is joined by Kerby Anderson . Nick's guests today are Brent McDougal and Jonathan Merritt. Brent has a new book, "Faith, Hope, and Politics." Jonathan also has a great new book, "Learning to Speak God from Scratch." The pannel will be taking about these books and a host of other current issues. Give us a call at 800-351-1212 or post a question on facebook at www.facebook.com/pointofviewradio.
Dr. Nick Pitts is the host of today's Millennial Roundtable. He is joined by Kerby Anderson . Nick's guests today are Brent McDougal and Jonathan Merritt. Brent has a new book, "Faith, Hope, and Politics." Jonathan also has a great new book, "Learning to Speak God from Scratch." The pannel will be taking about these books and a host of other current issues. Give us a call at 800-351-1212 or post a question on facebook at www.facebook.com/pointofviewradio.

HOST

Dr. Nick Pitts

Dr. Nick Pitts

Director for Cultural Engagement — Denison Forum on Truth and Culture

J. Nick Pitts serves as the Executive Director of the Institute for Global Engagement at Dallas Baptist University. Previous to this he held the position of Director for Cultural Engagement at Deni...

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Kerby Anderson

Kerby Anderson

Host — Point of View

Kerby Anderson is host of Point of View Radio Talk Show and also serves as the President of Probe Ministries. He holds masters degrees from Yale University (science) and Georgetown University (governm...

Kerby Anderson is host of Point of View Radio Talk Show and also serves as the President of Probe Ministries. He holds masters degrees from Yale University (science) and Georgetown University (government). He also serves as a visiting professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and has spoken on dozens of university campuses including University of Michigan, Vanderbilt University, Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Colorado and University of Texas.Books by Kerby AndersonHe is the author of 25 books including Christian Ethics in Plain Language, A Biblical Point of View on Islam, A Biblical Point of View on Homosexuality, A Biblical Point of View on Intelligent Design, A Biblical Point of View on Spiritual Warfare, Managing Your Money in Tough Times, Christians and Government, Christians and Economics, Technology and Social Trends, Understanding Islam and Terrorism and Arts, Media, and Culture. He is also the editor of many books including: Marriage, Family, & Sexuality and Technology, Spirituality, & Social Trends. He is the host of the two hour daily Point of View Radio Talk Show (over 180 stations) and also hosts Viewpoints, a daily commentary heard on over 480 radio stations. He has appeared on numerous radio and TV talk shows including the “MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour,” “Focus on the Family,” “Fire Away,” and “The 700 Club.” He produces a daily syndicated radio commentary and has written editorials that have appeared in the Dallas Morning News, the Miami Herald, the San Jose Mercury, and the Houston Post. His radio commentaries have been syndicated by International Media Services, United Press International, American Family Radio, Moody Radio, and the USA Radio Network. Kerby is married and the father of three grown children and one grandchild. He and his wife Susanne reside in Allen, Texas.

Brent McDougal

Brent McDougal

Author, Leader, and Pastor — Cliff Temple Baptist Church

Brent McDougal is a pastor, author and leader, currently serving as the Senior Pastor of Cliff Temple Baptist Church in Dallas. He holds degrees from Emory University (BA in Political Science and Reli...

Brent McDougal is a pastor, author and leader, currently serving as the Senior Pastor of Cliff Temple Baptist Church in Dallas. He holds degrees from Emory University (BA in Political Science and Religion), Beeson Divinity School of Samford University (MDiv) and the University of Alabama (PhD in Political Science). He has written extensive articles on the interaction of faith, politics, race and culture through such outlets as EthicsDaily.com and the Advocate Magazine. Brent serves on a variety of local boards such as the Sammons Cancer Center of Baylor Medical Center. His recent book Faith, Hope and Politics seeks to inspire the next generation to community-changing faith engagement in the public square. He’s married to Jennifer, a neonatal nurse, and they have two children, Christopher and Emily.

Jonathan Merritt

Jonathan Merritt

Commentator, Speaker, & Writer — field_542d8190101fc

Jonathan is an award-winning faith and culture writer who has published over 3500 articles in outlets such as USA Today, The Washington Post, Buzzfeed and Christianity Today. He is a contributing writ...

Jonathan is an award-winning faith and culture writer who has published over 3500 articles in outlets such as USA Today, The Washington Post, Buzzfeed and Christianity Today. He is a contributing writer for The Atlantic and senior columnist for Religion News Service. His articles are viewed more than 2.5 million times each year. Jonathan has been interviewed by CNN, ABC World News, NPR, MSNBC, Fox News, and The New York Times and is author of several books including Learning to Speak God from Scratch. The critically acclaimed Jesus is Better Than You Imagined. He was recently named one of 30 young leaders reshaping Christian leadership by Outreach magazine. Known for his ability to tackle difficult issues through both the written and spoken word, Jonathan has become a sought after speaker by universities, seminaries, churches and conferences on cultural and religious issues. He holds a M.Div ThM from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Wake Forest, NC) and a Master of Theology from Emory University Candler School of Theology (Atlanta, GA). He resides in Brooklyn, NY.

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