Friday Four
Air Date November 27, 2009
Summary
It’s the Friday Four on
Midday Connection and
Midday Producer, Lori Neff, with the help of our facebook friends, takes a look at Thanksgiving. Lee Jenkins gives Biblical financial advice as we head into the Christmas season, Bobby Gross helps give us a fresh perspective on Advent, and recording artist, Aaron Shust brings us some of the music of Advent with "O Come, O Come Emmanuel".
Featured Guests
Lee Jenkins
Using Bible-based principles and a keen sense of humor, Lee remains in constant demand as a speaker at conferences, retreats, revivals, schools and seminars. Married in 1988, the Jenkins' make their home in Atlanta, GA, where Martica and Lee have three children: Kristin, Martin and Ryan.
For more information, please visit Lee's Web site.
Aaron Shust
Aaron Shust was named the songwriter of the year at the GMA Dove Awards of 2007, and his song "My Savior My God" was named song of the year. His songs "Watch Over Me" and "Give Me Words to Speak" are also favorites that can be heard on radio stations across the country.
To learn more about Aaron, please visit his Web site.
Bobby Gross
Bobby Gross is director of graduate and faculty ministries for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF). Bobby serves on the national board of Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA) and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Previously, Bobby was a national field director for IVCF, served as an InterVarsity chaplain at the University of Florida, launched campus ministry in South Florida and was the regional director for New York/New Jersey.
Lori Neff
Lori Neff is the Senior Producer for the award-winning national radio program, Midday Connection. Lori grew up in a small town in Ohio, spending more time outside in nature than inside. Her interests include art (looking at it and creating it), music, literature, humanitarian aid efforts, cooking, gardening, coffee, traveling, thinking, learning and spending time with her husband and best friend, John.
Hosts
Anita Lustrea
Anita Lustrea is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and has worked for Moody Radio since 1984. She is a sought-after conference and retreat speaker and loves to connect with Midday Connection listeners face-to-face. Anita lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, Mike, and her son, John. To learn more about Anita, please visit her Web site.
Melinda Schmidt
Melinda Schmidt is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and holds a Broadcasting/Bible degree from Calvary Bible College. She has served with Moody Radio since 1980 in various hosting capacities. Married with two teens, Melinda lives outside Chicago, loves reading and developing her creative interests, and hopes to be a life-long learner! To learn more about Melinda and her speaking schedule, please visit her Web site.