Straight from the Studio. . .

. . . talk about heroes, their moms and dads and the protection of life. A behind-the-scenes glimpse of the upcoming 4th of July radio special from Life Issues,

"Life and Liberty, Calling a Nation to Prayer--for our Children."

"I’ve been privileged to be part of the production team pulling together the incredible stories of young men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan for the Life Issues special coming up 4th of July. This isn’t commercial. It’s the overflow of my heart hearing a mother who’s two sons and a son-in-law are choosing to serve in harm’s way; of a young successful neurologist—a doctor at Walter Reed who doesn’t have to do more than what she’s doing in healing the lives, yet is volunteering to serve in Afghanistan in an airborne medical unit; of a young 22-year-old who’s been a gunner on a Humvee and received citations for being shot at the most and surviving and who says, “I’m here so that just one child can have a life like my daughter has.”

For Brad Mattes and Ellen who’s son Nick (pictured above) is on his way back from Iraq, and who is the catalyst for this special—we are so proud of these young people. You will be too! Today after a recording, we prayed, we shed tears and we rejoiced to be just a small part of this story!" -Evelyn Gibson

"Don't Miss" Museum Experience

Did you know May 18 is "International Museum Day" -- of all those in the world you've undoubtedly visited, which one stands at the top as a "don't miss" experience?

Stu and Nancy Epperson (Salem Communications): At the very top we love the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Why? Because of the high concentration of the Old Dutch masters (artists) like Jan Van Scorel, Frans Hals, Johannes Vermeer, including our favorite Rembrandt and many, many more. What a feast!

Peggy Campbell (Ambassador): There's just something thoroughly "all American" about Cooperstown ... it evokes memories of listening to Vin Scully on my little transistor radio hunkered under the covers on a summer's eve. Runner up? As a kid who read all the Black Stallion series and worked hard to win a Palomino by cleverly naming one of Trigger's offspring, I was captivated as an adult visiting the museum at Churchill Downs. I once kept a list of Kentucky Derby winners ... hmmm, guess I need to add Mine That Bird!

Jim Sanders (Ambassador): No question . . . Smithsonian: National Air & Space Museum (on the mall and at Dulles). That museum houses all the inventions which were to flight, what the iPhone is to telephony. :)

Robert Jacobsen (Ambassador): The Hermitage in St. Petersburg – It was Kathrin the Great’s Summer Palace and is simply awe-inspiring. Rembrandt’s “The Prodigal Son Returns” moved me unlike any other painting has.

Anna Sinclair (Ambassador): The D’Orsay museum in Paris, France is amazing! It used to be a train station so the architecture of the building is very unique and lofty. When my family and I were there, we were fortunate to see the Degas ballerina sculptures on display – such a great experience!

What's your favorite?