(WASHINGTON, D.C.) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024—Newstalk 105.9 FM, WMAL’s ‘The All-American Book Club’ holiday conversations, will bring inspiration, faith, hope, and influential voices to the lineup for November’s newscast. The featured guests include Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott, who returns to the show to discuss the Great American Christmas Festival and the new inspirational Christmas schedule on Great American Family and Great American Pure Flix. Also, the premier of ‘God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust’ with actor David A.R. White will also be featured on Great American Pure Flix and here at WMAL.com.
Shannon Bream, anchor of FOX News Channel’s (FNC) ‘Fox News Sunday,’ joined the All-American Book Club to discuss her featured New York Times Bestselling Books by Fox News Books. Her book series, including ‘The Women of the Bible Speak,’ features women in the Biblical Hall of Faith sharing their inspiring stories of resilience, prayer, diligence, warrior-like features, and discernment as they carried a Biblical generation and their journeys that teach us today in our present culture.
“NewsTalk 105.9FM WMAL and Cumulus Media are honored to share these impactful voices who advocate for faith and family values in the public square. It’s an honor to work with these best-selling authors, recognized talent, and organizations who seek to bring hope and American historical presence to our future generations of leaders. Our voices of conviction and faith are needed more than ever in today’s culture. It’s an honor to celebrate faith this Christmas Season,” said Eden Gordon Hill, host of The All-American Book Club
Join us for The All-American Book Club on WMAL 105.9FM, download the weekly podcast, and follow us on the new YouTube Channel. 2024 Election Features: The All-American Book Club 2024 Election Features Kingstone Studio Kingstone Studios’ CEO Art Ayris & President Trump Election Edition Book; Noelle Huizenga, National Religious Broadcasters Vice President of Public Policy, In ’24, America Can Elect the ‘Women’s President.’
Kingstone Studios and Comics: The studio behind Kingstone Comics and U.S. Comics is releasing a special President Trump Election Edition comic book on the American flag ahead of Election Day in honor of President Donald J. Trump. The American flag is an enduring symbol of freedom.
Kingstone Studios’ CEO Art Ayris stated, “If there is any one political figure that embodies unyielding patriotism in honoring the American flag and the hard-fought freedoms it represents, it is unquestionably President Trump. The tagline on our cover is ‘Restoring the Glory to Old Glory’ and we firmly believe he is the one best suited to accomplish that.”
Noelle Huizenga is the vice president of public policy & communications at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB):
In an opinion article published in Newsmax, Noelle Huizenga, NRB vice president of public policy & communications, wrote that women of faith must turn out to vote as “salt and light.” READ: In ’24, America Can Elect the ‘Women’s President.’ “The 47th president of the United States will be empowered to advance policies that dignify women or policies that harm them,” Huizenga writes. “Women of faith must not stay home [on November 5].”
Noelle Huizenga is the vice president of public policy & communications at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB). Huizenga previously served from 2017–2021 in the White House Office of Digital Strategy, where she specialized in digital content and strategic communications. Following her service in federal government, Huizenga worked as a consultant and commentator with opinion and analysis published in national outlets. As the vice president of public policy & communications, Huizenga leads NRB advocacy engagement and oversees NRB publications and media affairs.
Bill Abbott, President and CEO, Great American Media & Great American Christmas
Bill is the president and Chief Executive Officer of Great American Media, celebrating its third anniversary. Bill speaks to why he started the network and how it has grown since its genesis.
Bill Abbott is President and Chief Executive Officer of Great American Media, home to the portfolio of family-friendly brands, including linear TV networks, Great American Family and Great American Faith & Living; streaming service Great American Pure Flix, and two FAST channels, Great American Adventures and Pure Flix. Great American Family is the company’s flagship network and features original holiday movies, rom-coms and classic series celebrating faith, family, and country. Over the past twelve months, the network has been the fastest-growing channel on TV.
Abbott currently serves on the board of directors for the Parents Television Council, and the International Radio & Television Society Foundation. He was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame in 2017. Abbott is a resident of Cold Spring Harbor on Long Island and is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts where he majored in English and Literature.
Great American Media, renowned for its dedication to high-quality faith and family productions, proudly announces the early launch of GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024.
Great American Media will host its first-ever Great American Family Christmas Festival at The Northwell Park at UBS Arena beginning November 22. (Tickets are on sale now!!)
Great American Pure Flix ‘God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust’
Great American Media announced the 5th installment of the most successful faith franchise of all-time,God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust, is a streaming exclusive available only on Great American Pure Flix, starting on November 1 (8 p.m. ET).
In God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust, David A.R. White plays Reverend David Hill who with the help of a skilled political strategist runs for political office to preserve religious freedom and heal the divide in his country. As Reverend Hill navigates the treacherous waters of modern politics, his faith and principles are put to the ultimate test.
David A.R. White has been a working actor, director and producer in Los Angeles for over twenty years. He was raised in a small Mennonite farming community outside of Dodge City, Kansas. In late 2005, David became a founding partner in the film distribution/production entity Pure Flix.
Today, Pure Flix maintains its position as the number one Faith based studio, producing and distributing more films in this genre than any other studio. David also maintains his position as one of the most prolific actors/filmmakers in the faith based arena, as he writes, directs, produces and stars in many of the films. David produced and Co Starred in the #1 live action independent movie of the year, God’s Not Dead. He starred with Kevin Sorbo and Dean Cain in God’s Not Dead. God’s Not Dead maintains it’s position as the 6th most profitable movie in cinema history based on it’s ROI.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6eU802jGts
Shannon Bream’s ‘Women of the Bible Speak’
Shannon Bream, anchor of FOX News Channel’s (FNC) ‘Fox News Sunday’ and ‘Livin the Bream’ podcast, joined the All-American Book Club to discuss her featured New York Times Bestselling Books by Fox News Books. Her book series, including ‘The Women of the Bible Speak,’ features women in the Biblical Hall of Faith sharing their inspiring stories of resilience, prayer, diligence, warrior-like features, and discernment as they carried a Biblical generation and their journeys that teach us today in our present culture. Her three-part book series also includes titles, ‘The Love Stories of the Bible Speak’ and ‘The Mothers and the Daughters of the Bible Speak.’ Shannon also speaks to the love of Christmas and the inspiration behind the Love Stories title. These three books include workbooks and are featured in Bible Studies nationwide. The book series is available for purchase at Fox News Books.
Shelley Shepard Gray featured Fiction Book Series ‘Unforgiven’ and ‘Unforgotten’ Revell Books
Page-Turning Amish Suspense from Bestselling Author Shelley Shepard Gray. Amish aficionado Shelley Shepard Gray is well versed on balancing the warm and engaging tone she’s known for with a plot that keeps readers turning the pages. In her newest work, Unforgotten, Gray delivers a tension-filled story that unpacks what it means to forgive, trust, and love despite the pain of the past. This riveting story is sure to be a winner among Amish fiction fans.
She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 100 books, including Unforgiven. Two-time winner of the HOLT Medallion and a Carol Award finalist, Gray lives in Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too
much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town’s bike trail. Learn more at ShelleyShepardGray.com.
In Case You Missed It: Dr. Ben Carson ‘The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture’s War on the American Family.’
Learn from one of our leading conservative voices how we can return to the biblical values our nation was founded upon, especially the vital importance of the family, in order to secure a prosperous future for generations to come.
About Eden Gordon Hill Our remarkable host, Eden Gordon Hill, brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the show. As a communications professional and former Capitol Hill member and political appointee in the Trump Administration, Gordon Hill goes beyond the pages to provide listeners with insider opportunities and strategies to get involved and make a difference on the issues that matter most.Discover new authors, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and dive into the rich tapestry of our nation’s stories. Whether you’re a bookworm or a casual reader, this show is a haven for all who love books and the vibrant stories they hold.Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your horizons, delve into the captivating stories, and celebrate the values that make our country great. Join us for “The All-American Book Club” on WMAL 105.9FM to embark on this literary adventure!