The Public Square® - 60 Minute Program

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square long format program: Have you heard that New York Mayor Bloomberg banned Christian churches from renting public buildings in NYC? Did you hear that he had Christian pastors arrested at a prayer protest rally? This week on The Public Square®, the team is discussing recent events where freedom of religion and freedom of speech are being stripped away from citizens across the country. What is going on here? What’s the pattern? You won’t want to miss this important conversation. Tune in today with special guest, Dr. Gary Frost from New York City and Chairman of Greater New York Concerts of Prayer Topic: Religious Liberty

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square long format program: This week on the program, the team is talking with Eric Metaxas, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, Bonhoeffer:  Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, along with numerous children’s books and New York Times Bestseller, Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery. Because of the feedback and popularity of this program on the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Public Square is re-airing this show featuring guest, Eric Metaxas. What does a life lived out in obedience to Jesus Christ look like, even during World War II in Nazi Germany? You won’t want to miss this program – tune in today to hear more. Guest: Eric Metaxas Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square long format program: What does the future look like for your family's health care? This week on the program the team is discussing the nationalized health care plan and the church's role in this law. They'll be diving into updates as to how the health care system will change, along with the current controversy with the Catholic Church and the requirements of this legislation. Does the health care plan allow for freedom of conscience or freedom of speech? Tune in today to hear solutions to the problem and what all of us can do to make a difference. Topic: Health Care Issues in America

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square long format program: This week on the program, the team is discussing a recent speech given by author, Eric Metaxas at the National Prayer Breakfast. Metaxas, a previous guest of The Public Square, is author of the New York Times bestsellers, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, and Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, along with numerous children's books. What did he say in this speech that was so compelling? And to whom was he speaking? Tune in today as we discuss the message of this speech and more. Guest: Eric Metaxas Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square long format program: Are you dissatisfied with the Congress? Do you not know what do? Join The Public Square this week as we launch the annual 40 Days of Prayer for Congress. This tool is a great way to cover every member of Congress in prayer over the upcoming 40 days. Plus, this week on the program, you'll want to hear an important presidential election update along with the announcement of another valuable resource for 2012 to help voters make informed decisions at the polls this election year. Tune in today! 40 Days of Prayer for Congress: http://aproundtable.org/40daysofprayer/ (http://aproundtable.org/40daysofprayer/) Topic: Our Mission

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square long format program: Exactly what is it that the American Policy Roundtable does? This non-profit, non-partisan public policy organization has been working in key battleground states for over 30 years. So what is it that this organization really does? This week on The Public Square, the team dives into the mission work of restoring Judeo-Christian principles back to public policy and what that looks like. Topic: Our Mission

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square long format program: What does the nationalized health care plan mean for you and your family? What’s really in the legislation and what will the new health care bureaucracy look like? Of all the issues that are facing the nation this election year, The Public Square team believes this is the most substantive and dangerous one. Why is that? Tune in today to hear more as the team tackles this issue and what you can do to make a difference in 2012. Topic: Health Care Issues in America

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square long format program: Will casino gambling hurt Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, and Florida's family oriented vacation/tourism business? Will the casinos ruin your family's plan for a vacation of a lifetime? This week The Public Square team tackles the casino industry's illusions and how the false promises are hurting the whole nation. Topic: Casino Gambling/Lottery

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square long format program: "Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?" It's a Wonderful Life, 1946It's that time of year again. It's the sort of time around here on The Public Square® we start thinking about the movie, It's a Wonderful Life. Why do we spend time around the New Year to talk about this movie? It's the simple life lessons learned from this film that speak volumes. Will you join us this New Years weekend and tune in to The Public Square® as we celebrate this Christmas season and the new year to come? Thanks and Happy New Year! Topic: Holidays

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square long format program: "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder..." Isaiah 9:6 What does this verse mean? And the government will be upon his shoulders? Tune in today to The Public Square as the team dives into this Messianic prophecy and uncovers what these verses in Isaiah mean and the truth claims of Christmas. Can the answer to the problems that ail America and the world really be found in a manger? As your wrapping presents this weekend, or decorating your Christmas tree, join us on the broadcast as we reflect on the meaning of Christmas. Merry Christmas! Topic: Holidays

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square long format program: Merry Christmas from the American Policy Roundtable and The Public Square. Tune in today to The Public Square and hear the national special of Christmas In America, a wonderful celebration of liberty. This program is a compilation of the live events from Medina, Ohio and Nashville, Tennessee. You can order the new "Awaken" cards mentioned on the broadcast right here: http://www.aproundtable.org/resources.cfm?issuecode=history&ID=120 (http://www.aproundtable.org/resources.cfm?issuecode=history&ID=120) Guest: Phil Keaggy Topic: Christmas In America

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square long format program: Merry Christmas from the American Policy Roundtable and The Public Square. Tune in today to The Public Square and hear Part II of the radio edition of Christmas In America, a wonderful celebration of true liberty. This week you'll hear the second half of Christmas In America recorded live from the concert in Nashville, Tennessee. A Christmas Classic is waiting for you. You can order the new "Awaken" cards mentioned on the broadcast right here: http://www.aproundtable.org/resources.cfm?issuecode=history&ID=120 (http://www.aproundtable.org/resources.cfm?issuecode=history&ID=120) Guest: Phil Keaggy Topic: Christmas In America

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square long format program: Tune in today to The Public Square and hear the radio edition of Christmas In America, a wonderful celebration of true liberty. In Part I, you'll hear the first half of Christmas In America recorded live in Northeast Ohio and next week Part II will be aired from the concert in Nashville, Tennessee. A Christmas classic is waiting for you, please tune in today and join the celebration. You can order the new "Awaken" cards mentioned on the broadcast right here: http://www.aproundtable.org/resources.cfm?issuecode=history&ID=120 (http://www.aproundtable.org/resources.cfm?issuecode=history&ID=120) Guest: Phil Keaggy Topic: Christmas In America

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square Long Format Program: Do you remember watching the Charlie Brown Christmas special on television when you were a kid? Remember that tiny Christmas tree, the kid with the blanket, everyone's favorite beagle, good ol' Chuck, and the message of hope spoken from a child? This week on the program, the team uncovers the story of how this Christmas special became a true classic in spite of network media executives who tried to scuttle the project. Thanks for tuning in. Topic: Holidays

The Public Square 60 Minute Program Hosts: David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Producer: Alan C. Duncan www.thepublicsquare.com (http://www.thepublicsquare.com/)www.aproundtable.org (http://aproundtable.org/) This week on The Public Square Long Format Program: Do socialists celebrate Thanksgiving? Tune in today as David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd, along with the team of The Public Square, ask this question, while reflecting on the very first Thanksgiving and the first colonies of America. Happy Thanksgiving! Topic: Holidays