1/31/08: Jedd Hafer: (Children's Ark)

What is an ark? Is it a place of safety for people and/or animals? Is it a place to keep something special…even sacred? Probably. Well in Colorado, there is an ark specifically designed for very hurting people…children. And the name of this place is the 'Children's Ark'. Jedd Hafer will help us to understand some of the pain behind the anit-social behavior. Some of the stories will make you smile broadly (maybe even giggle a bit)...some will bring a tear or two to your eye. join Jedd and Gene as the chat about too many things to mention in this promo teaser...

1/29/08: Brian Yusso: (Sheriff of Koochiching County, Minnesota)

Just over a year ago Police Investigator Brian Yusso became Sheriff Brian Yusso. The Sheriff sits down with Gene in The Virtual Living Room to chat about year number 1, and see how the Sheriff evaluates the job, the county and himself.

1/28/08: Professor Eugene Narrett: (Ever Wondered..."Shouldn't we be doing better as a civilization?")

Our culture is in a mess. Violence and dishonesty is soaring…ethics are morality are crashing. Is this negative 'snowball' too large and moving too fast to stop? Are we destined to implode on ourselves? Cultural historian Professor Eugene Narrett again joins us to chat about where we've been, where we are going, and what we may be able to do NOT to get there.

1/24/08: Paul Thigpen: ("My Visit to Hell")

What does Hell look like? What gets the least amount of punishment, and what gets the most, according to this modern adaptation of Dante's "Inferno"? These are just a few of the questions answered in this compelling book titled "My Visit to Hell" by Paul Thigpen. Paul joins Gene in The Virtual Living Room to discuss Paul's 'trip', and Gene's sleepless nights while reading the book.

1/18/08: LeeAnn Meer: (Reaching Out for Warmth)

The "Reach Out for Warmth" is just one of many programs led by Kootasca for community members with low income.. But with temperatures of 25 below zero and wind chills of -45 make the need for warmth the most important. LeeAnn and Gene look at the need, why there is the need and how your donated dollar can actually become 3. You can help from anywhere in the country, and should listen from everywhere in the world.

1/17/08: Barry Freeman: (Executive Director, "Americans for a Safe Israel")

Perspectives from people who are "in the know" helps us be able to grasp truth. One of the people that is "in the know" when it comes to issues surrounding the security of the Holy Land, is Barry Freeman. As Executive Director of Americans for a Safe Israel and former resident of Israel, Barry shares a historical background that helps us to frame the current crisis. If you care about Israel, or the Holy Land, at all this chat is one that will help you understand the issues even further.

1/16/08: Gary Potter: (Crime Prevention & "Crime Stoppers")

Over 1 million cases have been cleared due to tips given anonymously by YOU… the public. Tips given through "Crime Stoppers". AND that is just the beginning of the story. Join Gary Potter of Crime Stoppers as he chats with Gene about the positive work done through this incredible worldwide organization...and the work yet to be done. It is a fun, fast paced visit to The Virtual Living Room.

1/10/08: Dr. Paul Meier: (psychiatrist, author, speaker... man of God)

Dr. Paul Meier joins Gene in The Virtual Living Room to chat about his new book Winning Is a Choice… but as you will soon discover when listening, the topics end up all over the board. A delightful chat, informative, and eye opening. You won't believe how fast the time flies by.

1/7/08: Dr. Eugene Narrett: (What to Watch For as President Bush Goes to Israel)

On the eve of President Bush's departure to Israel and other Middle Eastern countries to try and buoy his "Road Map to Peace", Middle East expert Eugene Narrett, PhD visits The Virtual Living Room. Professor Narrett joins Gene to give a little background and a whole lot of warnings in the form of 'what we should look for' in this seemingly coercive endeavor. If you care at all about Israel, The Holy Land, then you owe it to yourself to listen to this chat.