A Mother's Desire
It all started in 2000 when Birmingham, Ala., based The Christian Family Publication, Inc. (CFP) began production and distribution of its first publication, Birmingham Christian Family. The monthly publication was the culmination of a mother’s desire to provide her children with a positive, Christian environment.
Meeting a Need
In her search, Laurie Stroud Franklin discovered the need for a local Christian community publication that provided the latest information on positive living- including entertainment, healthy living, parenting, inspirational literature, community role models and more. After nine months of market research and planning, the first issue was published.
The Power of God
At the time, Laurie was balancing publishing with the raising of sons ages one, one and two. Only through the power of God did CFP become a reality!Two years later, CFP had the opportunity to take the CFP model to Mississippi followed by Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Texas. Read more about the company’s 25 year history here. Learn more from founder and publisher Laurie Franklin here in her monthly blog.
Franchise Publications
Today CFP has publications in Alabama and Tennessee. Learn more at ChristianFamilyPublications.
Birmingham Christian Family Media Coverage
6th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo Media Coverage
The Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) team partnered with local media outlets, podcasts, and more to spread the word about the 2024 Celebrate the Family Expo on September 13, 2025 at the Hoover Met Complex’s Finley Center. Check out a recap of the day here. BCF Publisher Laurie Franklin talked with Mark White of The Mark White …
5th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo Media Coverage
The Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) team partnered with local media outlets, podcasts, and more to spread the word about the 2024 Celebrate the Family Expo on September 14, 2024 at the Hoover Met Complex’s Finley Center. Click here to find a recap of the day. BCF Publisher Laurie Franklin sat down with Mark White of …
4th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo Media Coverage
The Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) team continues to partner with local media outlets, podcasts, and more to spread the word about the 2023 Celebrate the Family Expo that took place on September 16, 2023 at the Hoover Met Complex’s Finley Center. Cooking with Brenda Gantt invited her 3.5 million+ followers to join us at the Expo. …
BCF Featured on 93.7 WDJC
Birmingham Christian Family Publisher Laurie Franklin sat down with Russell P and Jessica on 93.7 WDJC to talk all things Celebrate the Family Expo. Listen to the interview here.
BCF Interviews 2023 Distinguished Young Woman of America
Publisher Laurie Franklin recently interviewed the 2023 Distinguished Young Woman of America and Helena, Ala. native Carrington Hodge about her plans for the future and how growing up in the church has shaped her. Click here to watch the video interview.
BCF Featured on The Mark White Show
Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) Publisher Laurie Stroud Franklin was a recent guest on The Mark White Show. They discuss the mission of BCF and also details on the upcoming Celebrate the Family Expo on September 16, 2023. Listen to the podcast here.
BCF Featured on The SavvyCast Podcast
Publisher Laurie Stroud Franklin was a recent guest on the popular The SavvyCast Podcast. Jamie Tarence of Family Savvy and Franklin talked about how Christian Family Publications started, what the mission of Birmingham Christian Family and Nashville Christian Family is, their new partnership and much more! Click here to listen to the podcast.
3rd Annual Celebrate the Family Expo Media Coverage
The Birmingham Christian Family team partnered with several local media outlets to spread the word about the 2022 Celebrate the Family Expo that took place on May 8, 2022. You can check out a recap of the day here. Publisher Laurie Stroud Franklin was a guest on Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6 News …
BCF Shares Good News at Area Chamber
Publisher Laurie Stroud Franklin recently spoke to the Gardendale Chamber of Commerce on the topic of story telling- specifically “The Value of Knowing & Sharing Your Story.” If you are interested in Laurie speaking at an upcoming event, email Laurie. Be sure to include a brief description of the event, date, time and location.
BCF Featured on Everybody’s Talking Podcast
Laurie Stroud Franklin, Publisher of Birmingham Christian Family (BCF), was a recent guest on the Kevin Derryberry Ministries podcast “Everybody’s Talking” hosted by outstanding musician and BCF past cover story Kevin Derryberry. Click on the image to listen now to their conversation about God at work in some amazing ways- plus details on the upcoming Celebrate the Family Expo where Kevin …
The Latest BCF Feature Stories Discussed on Priority Talk Radio
As the latest issue begins distribution each month, Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) Founder/Publisher Laurie Stroud Franklin joins Greg Davis on Priority Talk Radio. The show airs from 4-6 p.m. weekdays on WXJC 101.1 FM and 850 AM. Follow the BCF Facebook page for exact dates and times for the BCF feature each month. Click here …
BCF on Dawson Now Podcast
Laurie Stroud Franklin, Publisher of Birmingham Christian Family (BCF), was a recent guest on the Dawson Now podcast hosted by Scott Dawson, the founder of the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association. Click on the image to listen now.
