Philosophy of Faith Café

Original Airdate: October 8, 2007

Host: Scott Dente

Ever wonder what the creative forces behind your favorite coffee house TV show really believe? In this episode Faith Café curriculum writer Chris Maxwell explains the foundational ideas behind Faith Cafe and how they relate to today's Christianity. Then award-winning musical group Avalon shares a few songs and some insight into what is going on within the group these days.

Guest Bios

Chris Maxwell / www.chrismaxwellweb.com

Chris Maxwell has served over twenty years in pastoral ministry. He writes articles, curriculum, reviews and devotionals for a variety of publications. In addition to pastoring, Chris teaches and speaks at colleges, hospitals, ministries and writer's conferences, and serves on leadership teams of two missions organizations. Many read his e-mail devotional, "Another Day Along the Way." Chris' demanding schedule and areas of ministry are all the more remarkable in light of his ongoing battle with the lingering effects of a near-fatal brain illness on March 6th, 1996. After serving as pastor in Orlando FL for 19 years, Chris now serves as Campus Pastor and Spiritual Life Director for Emmanuel College and Writer/Editor for LifeSprings Resources.

Avalon / www.avalonlive.com

This Sparrow Records group consisting of Jody, McBrayer, Melissa Greene, and Janna and Greg Long is synonymous with vocal excellence and integrity. Avalon has sold more than three million albums, garnered the Group of the Year accolade three consecutive years from CCM Magazine readers, and won numerous Dove Awards, including New Artist of the Year in 1998, as well as an American Music Award. Additionally, Avalon has scored 20 number one singles and performed before thousands on coast-to-coast tours.