News In Focus with Chris Long

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. 

The Serious Consequences of Issue 1 - A Pastor and a Judge Weigh In

The Serious Consequences of Issue 1 - A Pastor and a Judge Weigh In

Pastor Jerry O'Brien of the Wayne County Opiate Addiction Recovery Task Force shares his concerns about Issue 1. Pastor Jerry has been on the front lines in the opiate addiction recovery effort and has had the unpleasant task of presiding over the funerals of those who lost their battles with their drug addiction. He warns that if Issue 1 passes, the morticians will be busy, as the drug problem in Ohio will only accelerate. 

Part 2 - Common Pleas Judge John Durkin of Mahoning County shares from personal experience on the bench the terrible consequences of drug addiction and the problems that lie ahead if Issue 1 passes.

This broadcast is a must-hear. Share it with your family and friends. 

The Kavanaugh Supreme Court Battle -It's all about abortion and what it means for our nation

The Kavanaugh Supreme Court Battle -It's all about abortion and what it means for our nation

Mark Harrington, President of Created Equal, a pro-life organization that brings the pro-life message to university campuses, engaging with students in a thoughtful dialogue over the issue of abortion, discusses with OCA President Chris Long what the drama in Washington is all about over the Brett Kavanaugh nomination to the Supreme Court. The call has gone out to pray for our Senators and to pray for the Kavanaugh family, as anarchists seek to intimidate Senate members and cause disruption of the Senate's proceedings.  

Cuyahoga County Human Rights Commission, enacted by County Council, will be weaponized to penalize businesses, individuals, and churches who do not comply with the LGBTQ agenda. Touted as a committee to receive complaints of discrimination, the reality is, according to those who oppose the measure, that it will be a form of tyranny to force compliance upon individuals, businesses, and churches that don't go along with the radical homosexual agenda. This week's guest is John Stover, President of Ohio Value Voters, who encouraged clergy and Cuyahoga County residents to stand up against the passage of the Commission. Now that County Council has launched the Commission, many in the community will be watching carefully as to what it's activities will be. Tune in and tell a friend.