News In Focus with Chris Long

Congressman Bill Johnson Discusses the New Congress and the Challenges That Lie Ahead

Congressman Bill Johnson Discusses the New Congress and the Challenges That Lie Ahead

Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio's 6th District discusses what it will mean to be in the minority in the 116th Congress that will be sworn in on January 3rd, as the Democrats and Nancy Pelosi take the gavel. After eight years of Republicans controlling the House of Representatives, Republicans will now have to play defense against a socialist-leftist agenda that will be pushed by Nancy Pelosi and the hard Left of the Democratic Party. 

Part 2 - Greg Lawson, Senior Research Fellow of Buckeye Institute lays out the challenges that Governor-Elect Mike DeWine and his administration will face in 2019. Infrastructure capital is gone that was created with the lease of the Ohio Turnpike. Talk of an increase in the Ohio gas tax will be on the table in the new General Assembly. Other economic challenges with the close of coal-fired generating plants on the Ohio River and the scheduled closing of two of Ohio's nuclear power plants will mean tens of thousands of jobs lost, not to mention the possible closure of the Lordstown auto plant. The new administration will face serious challenges with these economic realities in the next few years that will dramatically affect Ohio's economy. 

Bill Federer, Author and Historian, Discusses the Great Christmas Carols We Have Come to Love

 

On this week's News in Focus, Bill Federer of The American Minute

Part 1 - Bill Federer discusses the Great Christmas Carols We Have Come to Love, he discusses their origin and history. The great hymns and Christmas Carols of our faith are filled with Bible truth and the gospel. Tune in and tell a friend!

Part 2 - Pastor Protection Act sponsor discuss why the bill is needed.

This weeks program focuses on religious freedom as we discuss with State Representative Nino Vitali the Ohio Pastor Protection Act. H.B. 36 legislation to protect churches and Christian organizations from frivolous lawsuits.

Article 1, Section 7:
"Religion, morality, and knowledge, however, being essential to good government, it shall be
the duty of the general assembly to pass suitable laws to protect every religious denomination
in the peaceable enjoyment of its own mode of public worship, and to encourage schools and
the means of instruction."

Merry Christmas from your friends at the Ohio Christian Alliance.

 

Pastor Protection Act sponsor discuss why the bill is needed

Pastor Protection Act sponsor discuss why the bill is needed.

This weeks program focuses on religious freedom as we discuss with State Representative Nino Vitali the Ohio Pastor Protection Act. H.B. 36 legislation to protect churches and Christian organizations from frivolous lawsuits.

Article 1, Section 7:
"Religion, morality, and knowledge, however, being essential to good government, it shall be
the duty of the general assembly to pass suitable laws to protect every religious denomination
in the peaceable enjoyment of its own mode of public worship, and to encourage schools and
the means of instruction."

Part II  we continue our discussion on the comeback of coal in the Trump era and what the President and his administration are doing to address America's energy needs and the reliability and security of the national electric grid.

Guests: Mr. Bob Murray,  Chairman, President, and CEO of Murray Energy, and  Jim Martin, Chairman of the 60 Plus Association, a national seniors’ advocacy organization

Coal is on the comeback, but challenges remain for the industry in the wake of Obama's War on Coal

Coal is on the comeback, but challenges remain for the industry in the wake of Obama's War on Coal

News in Focus Radio Interview December 5^th

Guests: Mr. Bob Murray,  Chairman, President, and CEO of Murray Energy, and  Jim Martin, Chairman of the 60 Plus Association, a national seniors’ advocacy organization.

Today, we continue our discussion on the comeback of coal in the Trump era and what the President and his administration are doing to address America's energy needs and the reliability and security of the national electric grid.

Because of Washington politics and blocking of the Perry Plan by FERC, electric generation powered by coal is still decreasing with the closure of more coal-fired power plants. PGM, the grid operator, expresses concern about grid reliability with the acceleration of these plant closures with nothing to replace them. This is an Ohio problem, as additional coal plants on the Ohio River and two nuclear plants run by First Energy are slated to close by 2021 and 2022.  

Tune in and tell a friend. 

 

 

Return to Plymouth - A Discussion on the Pilgrims' Landing THANKSGIVING SPECIAL

Return to Plymouth - A Discussion on the Pilgrims' Landing THANKSGIVING SPECIAL

Pastor Paul Jehle, historian, author, and Executive Director of the Plymouth Rock Foundation, an historical organization that keeps the story of Plymouth alive. This is the 398th year since the Pilgrims' landing. Paul shares the real story of the Pilgrims as a church plant for religious freedom and their Christian outreach to the native Americans that you won't hear anywhere else. Tune in and tell a friend! Here is a link to Plymouth Rock Foundation.  https://plymrock.org/

 

Israel Under Rocket Attack by Hamas from Gaza

Israel Under Rocket Attack by Hamas from Gaza

Today, we bring you the latest report from Israel from IDF officials who are on the ground in Ashkelon in Southern Israel as now 400 rockets have rained down on residential areas there.  Casualties are being reported. The Israeli defense forces are planning their response. Here to discuss it in detail is Pastor Lyndon Allen, Midwest Director of Christians United for Israel. 

Part 2 - Encore presentation of Congressman Bill Johnson from Ohio's 6th District as he discusses what the loss of control of the U.S. House of Representatives means for Republicans, as they will now serve in the minority. Congressman Johnson expressed that the President has reached out to the Democrats to try to work together to advance good legislation to benefit the American People. 

Election Results with Pastors Roundtable and Congressman Bill Johnson

Election Results with Pastors Round Table and Congressman Bill Johnson

Roundtable discussion on Ohio election results with Pastor John Coats and Pastor Gary Click. Join host Chris Long to discuss Tuesday's Election results.  Ohio Republicans won big, as they will retain control of the Statehouse and swept the statewide races of Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor, and Treasurer. 

Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio's 6th District discusses what the loss of control of the U.S. House of Representatives means for Republicans, as they will now serve in the minority. Congressman Johnson expressed that the President has reached out to the Democrats to try to work together to advance good legislation to benefit the American People. 

Tune in and tell a friend. 

 

Election Special NO on State Ballot Issue 1

Election Special NO on State Ballot Issue 1

Part 1 - Election special report, activities of the Ohio Christian Alliance, voter guide distribution to churches across the state, and a discussion with OCA board member Al Davis on the pitfalls of State Ballot Issue 1. 

Part 2 - Encore presentation with Pastor Greg Delaney who earlier this month was heard on radio ads supporting Issue 1, has now come out opposed to Issue 1.  Pastor Greg made a statement at a press conference in Columbus on October 15th.  Tune in and tell a friend. 

Radio Spot Vote NO on Issue 1

Ohio Christian Alliance - Radio Spot Vote NO on Issue 1

Pastor Greg Delaney Now a NO Vote on Issue 1. Candidate Forum with Frank LaRose.

Pastor Greg Delaney Now a NO Vote on Issue 1. Candidate Forum with Frank LaRose.

Candidate forum with Frank LaRose who is running for Secretary of State. 

Part 2 - Pastor Greg Delaney, who earlier this month was heard on radio ads supporting Issue 1, has now come out opposed to Issue 1.  Pastor Greg made the following statement at a press conference in Columbus on October 15th:

"I am here today to urge you to do as I have done and vote "no" on State Issue One. I previously provided public support in favor of Issue 1. I had confidence that Issue One would generate much-needed funding so Ohioans could get access to treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. I wholeheartedly agree with the premise that Ohioans in need of treatment should get that support...

Yet after my support for Issue 1 became public, many long-time colleagues, other members of my faith community, friends from the mental health and recovery community began calling, writing, asking me to take a closer look at the measure. 

Out of respect, I did. After much prayer and conversation, I felt compelled to publicly change my position and put voice to my opposition to State Issue One."   

Tune in and tell a friend.