Cover Story
Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) is now in its 25th year of publishing. To mark this milestone, we want to take a look back at the cover stories in the past year with new details. Click on the cover image or link to read these stories. Or if you prefer, simply visit BirminghamChristian.com/Issues and scroll to read your favorites online.
November 2023
Jean and Jeremiah Castille
Jeremiah Castille is a former University of Alabama cornerback who played for Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant before heading to the NFL. He has been the University of Alabama’s Football Chaplain for over 22 years and has been married to his wife Jean for 41 years. They use their life experiences to minister to young athletes, couples, and families through the Jeremiah Castille Foundation. They will be speaking on “Discipling Like a Coach” at the Legacy Coalition 2025 National Summit held at Shades Mountain Baptist Church, Birmingham. Read their story here.
December 2023
Danna Standridge
Danna Standridge is a faith-filled southern cook with over 100 thousand followers on Facebook alone. Her cookbook, (ITALIC) Happiness is Homemade, Y’all is packed with delicious family recipes. She was recently on Paula Deen’s Love & Best Dishes YouTube channel. See Standridge on the Sweet Grown Alabama Celebrity Chef Stage at the Celebrate the Family Expo on September 14 at Noon. We are also thankful to have her as a regular Good News contributor to BCF. See page 31 for this month’s inspiring article and delicious recipe. Click here to read her journey.
January 2024
Ellen Skrmetti
Known for her “Hey Jesus, It’s Me” sketches and reels, Birmingham-based comedian Ellen Skrmetti believes that God wants you to have fun. Her book, Hey, Jesus, It’s Me: I Have Questions, Comments, and Concerns releases on September 17, 2024. Skrmetti shares with us how her comedy journey began during the pandemic and what inspires her comedy. Learn more here.
February 2024
Katie Britt
When Senator Katie Britt was elected to office in 2022, she became the first woman to be elected to the Senate from the state of Alabama. She shares with us what inspired her path to Washington and how she balances being a wife, mom, and a U.S. Senator. She is currently a member of the Senate’s Appropriations, Banking, and Rules Committees and is the only Republican mom of school age children serving in the Senate. Read her inspiring story here.
March 2024
Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth shares with us how his being revolves around three foundations he deems vital: faith, family, and freedom. Hegseth is a husband, father, writer, speaker, news personality and U.S. Army combat veteran. His new book, The War on Warriors, released in June. Click here to read his story.
April 2024
Skip Holtz
Since being featured in BCF, Birmingham Stallions Football Coach Skip Holtz led his team to a third national championship! Holtz shares with us how his faith guides him on and off the field and how his father, legendary coach Lou Holtz, continues to influence his life and coaching career. Learn more about his journey here.
May 2024
Chris and Corrie Coghlan
Chris and Corrie Coghlan found “celebrity status” in different arenas- Chris as a successful Major League Baseball player with a World Series win and Corrie as a top five finalist on the reality show “The Bachelor.” The couple shares how they met and fell in love, grew in their faith right here in Birmingham and became parents through adoption. Read their story here.
June 2024
Steven Mezrano
Birmingham lawyer Steven Mezrano is committed to living a life that reflects his Christian faith. His priorities in life are tiered: God, family, and work. He shares with how his law career journey began plus how his practice- Mezrano Alabama Injury Lawyers- works with multiple community organizations to give back to the community. Learn more here.
July 2024
Zion Redington
Zion Redington is the youngest member of Team USA’s wheelchair rugby team. At the time of press of this month’s issue, he is in Paris preparing to compete in the 2024 Paralympic Games. He and his parents share with us his inspiring story to the Games, how their faith carries them on and off the court, and Zion’s hopes for the future. Read more here.
August 2024
Dale Benton
Alabama’s TIME Dealer of the Year Dale Benton experienced a health scare that led to a surprising sabbatical. He shares with us details of that life-changing experience and how it drew him closer to the Lord. This month he and his team at Benton Nissan Hoover are helping make it possible for us to host the 5th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo on September 14, 2024. Meet them at the event. Read more of his story here.
We look forward to sharing even more GOOD NEWS in the coming year with readers like you. You’re invited to celebrate 25 years of Good News with us at the Celebrate the Family Expo on September 14, 2024 at the Hoover Met Complex’s Finley Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visit www.birminghamchristian.com/expo2024 for the most up to date details about this free, fun filled day for the whole family!
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