(WASHINGTON, D.C.) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025 — Eden Gordon Media and NewsTalk 105.9 FM, WMAL’s “The All-American Book Club,” are pleased to present powerful conversations with faith and thought leaders, best-selling book authors and additional featured guests at the National Radio Broadcasters 2025 International Christian Media Convention in Dallas, Texas, on February 24-27, 2025. Featured guests include Troy A. Miller, NRB President and CEO, Dr. Pamela Pyle, Işik Abla Ministries, Dani Pettrey, Inesa Ponomariovaite, and Pastor Barry Stallings.
“These voices of faith are committed to excellence and bringing the conversation of God, Country, and Family back to the kitchen tables across America. These thought leaders thrive because of their devotion to America, connection with our nation’s families, military, and veterans, and celebrate our nation’s spirit through powerful storytelling. Their stories inspire the audience and reinforce the tapestry of our nation’s history,” said Eden Gordon Hill.
Troy A. Miller, President and CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), a nonpartisan, international association of Christian communicators whose member organizations represent millions of listeners, viewers, and readers, discusses on national news outlets President Donald Trump’s visit to the 2024 NRB Convention in February of last year.
“[President Trump] understands our Christian community,” Miller said. “He clearly cares about religious freedom. He was up to date; he understood the issues. It was, in our opinion, his defining speech to set the policy and direction of his administration when it comes to both broadcasting and media as well as the Christian community.”
In addition, Troy A. Miller issued a statement of support for legislation introduced by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) that would maintain AM radio capabilities in the dashboard of all new U.S. vehicles.
“NRB welcomes the introduction of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to the 119th Congress and champions the AM radio as a source of live, local, lifesaving emergency communications in times of disaster. Every day, our members broadcast messages of faith, family, and freedom on the AM band. AM radio uplifts, entertains, and informs listeners all over the country and supports live, local, lifesaving emergency communications in times of disaster.”
A senior executive with more than 30 years of management and business experience, Troy A. Miller was elected as President & CEO of NRB in July 2022. He had served as the interim CEO of NRB since March 2019. Under Miller’s leadership, the association has recaptured a strong financial position, grown its membership, and significantly enhanced programming, networking, sponsorship, and exhibition aspects of the annual NRB International Christian Media Convention. Miller is also currently President & CEO of NRBTV, where he has served since June 2005.
Dr. Pamela Pyle, Best-Selling Author of “Anticipating Heaven: Spiritual Comfort and Practical Wisdom for Life’s Final Chapters,” published by Thomas Nelson 2025
Dr. Pamela Prince Pyle is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician, Chair of the Board of Africa New Life Ministries in Rwanda, Museum of the Bible Woman of Legacy, speaker, and best-selling author of “Anticipating Heaven: Spiritual Comfort and Practical Wisdom for Life’s Final Chapters,” published by Thomas Nelson 2025.
She speaks and writes nationally and internationally on evangelism, women’s discipleship, healthcare, health equity, and end-of-life care. She has been a featured speaker at the National Prayer Breakfast and the Refresh Women Global Conference. Her website, www.drpamela.com, is a resource for navigating the foreign world of healthcare by uniting faith and medicine with hope.
Işik Abla, President, and CEO, Işık Abla Ministries (IAM)
Işik Abla, a global beacon of hope and empowerment, is a visionary founder, president, and CEO who was born in Turkey, raised as a Muslim, and fled to America. Through her international leadership, Işık Abla Ministries (IAM) leverages the power of TV and radio broadcasting, social media, and innovation to preach the Gospel in Turkish, Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Indonesian, and English.
Abla’s latest opinion article in Jewish News Syndicate, Freed Israeli hostages face new emotional challenges as they navigate their freedom, writes, “As someone who has personally endured years of physical, emotional and mental torture resulting in complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and having grown up in a war zone, I deeply understand the layers of trauma they now face.”
Abla’s profound story of radically encountering Jesus while on the verge of suicide not only fuels her life and work but will resonate with a culture that is seeking purpose and struggling with the highest rates of mental health issues in a generation. Her work on the international stage gives her a broad view of the needs of Christians, the church at large, and how to reach isolated groups of people with the Gospel. Coming this April 2025, the “Broken Silence” Podcast with Anne Beiler and Işik Abla.
Dani Pettrey: Patriotism Fuels New Suspense Thriller at NRB Convention
Best-selling author Dani Pettrey infuses her writings with her patriotic roots as a veteran spouse and part of a sixth-generation military family. Service to this nation and love for her country are vital inspirations for her thrilling suspense installments and her latest showstopping series, “JEOPARDY FALLS.”
Pettrey will be available for interviews with her new title release in April 2025, “Two Seconds Too Late.” Pettrey is a frequent guest on talk radio and most recently joined “The All-American Book Club” on Washington, D.C.’s WMAL.
Dani Pettrey stated, “My new title release, ‘Two Seconds Too Late,’ touches on deeper topics like depression. The reality of depression is very close to my heart as my depression can be debilitating, but there is hope, and it’s found in our Savior.”
Inesa Ponomariovatie: Can America Finally Turn Its Failing Health Around?
Inesa Ponomariovaite is a natural health practitioner and entrepreneur who advocates for healing holistically using tools that God has already given us. She is known for providing alternative solutions for those fighting diseases, including miraculous results in her mother’s cancer battle. Inesa is passionate about healing Americans spiritually, physically, and emotionally.
Inesa Ponomariovaite stated, “Our nation witnessed the beginning of the Golden Age in America, as newly elected President Donald J. Trump said in his Inaugural address. He stated that our nation’s public health system hasn’t been delivering; I believe the change starts now in this new era of America for our national health, security, and prosperity. “
She concluded, “We are stronger than ever when our nation’s health is not a national security risk. Over the last 10 years, I felt I was fighting this industry alone. Still, seeing that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks my language and President Trump is the President of the United States, I hope for our country again. If we make America healthy again, we will have highly functioning people who will affect every sector and every area of our lives, including America’s economy.”
She highlighted the importance of this new administration and RFK Jr.’s pivotal role in one of her recent Daily Caller pieces.
LISTEN: Pastor Barry Stallings’ Christmas Feature “Christmas Gift for Esther” Series on “The All American Book Club.”
A Christmas Gift for Esther was published by Palmer Publishing, a Free Will Baptist Press division, Ayden, N.C. The book is now a series, with the second installment, “Esther’s Christmas Wish,” released in October 2022, and the third, “Esther’s Christmas Blessing,” released in September 2024.
“Esther’s Christmas Series” and “A Christmas Gift for Esther” comfort the soul. The story is ultimately a redemptive one, and its lessons can be absorbed by kids and adults alike. In a short narrative, Barry strikingly reminds us that, no matter how hard our hearts become, God’s grace is there to restore our joy in Him. Dive into this heartwarming read-aloud for families and be transformed by the surpassing love of Jesus Christ.
Barry Stallings answered the call to pastoral ministry in 1995. He has served as the Senior Pastor of Pleasant Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church of Pikeville, N.C., since December 2003. He has served on various boards and committees within the Original Free Will Baptist Denomination and as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of WHFL-TV, Goldsboro, N.C. He has written and recorded several Christian songs and is a member of the National Religious Broadcasters.
About Eden Gordon Hill
Eden Gordon Hill’s journey is a testament to the unpredictable yet purpose-driven path guided by her faith in God. During her university days, Eden navigated the Halls of Congress. She led communications for elected leadership in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate; she spearheaded military and veteran-focused content for the Fox News Channel.
She was a political appointee in the first Trump Administration, serving as Senior Advisor of Communications. Her multifaceted career saw her transition between studying in various formats and advancing her public profile through her Strategic Communications studies at Liberty University.
After public service on Capitol Hill, she launched her public relations business, Eden Gordon Media. After years of service behind the communications for elected officials, she ran for elected office to advocate for common sense values.
As a veteran spouse, Eden’s life took yet another turn, leading her to host a radio show and podcast dedicated to pro-America books, authors, and talent, with a focus on God, Country, and Family.
At the intersection of media and patriotism, she is a Radio Show Host on WMAL in our Nation’s Capital, where her expertise in strategic communications and public relations shapes every narrative.
The content resonates with audiences who value faith, country, and family. Her role involves engaging with an active listener base, featuring interviews with influential voices, and curating content that fosters meaningful discussions on national and family values.
Throughout her career journey, Eden attributes her steps and successes to divine guidance, embracing the unexpected turns with gratitude, grace, and a deep sense of purpose.
