But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…

1 Peter 3:15

Once in a while I have the privilege of a “shoe’s on the other foot” media situation where I am the one being interviewed.

I am still waiting – of course – for my first “Good Morning America” appearance, Jimmy Kimmel, the Ellen Show or Oprah’s Book Club! But I will happily take my 14-minutes on “Osprey Observer TV” and bide my time when it comes to the A-List guest roster!

In all seriousness, the whole thing was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed chatting with host Johnny Torres and editor Marie Gilmore. Marie asked some great questions, so I had a lot of opportunity to talk about several things that are important to me.

“The Osprey Observer” is a news organization based in the Lithia, Fish Hawk, Valrico, Brandon, Plant City area where Rebekah and I lived from 1996 to 2013. I have written for the paper for a couple of decades; first via profiles of local personalities and then my still active “Christian Voice” column.

What I would appreciate from you (my readers) is a couple of hundred hits or more for the interview – either via YouTube or on FaceBook. View, comment, share. Make this interview their biggest thing to date!

I am serious; please share and like and comment – this is how social media helps the careers of freelancers like me. Your comments make a huge impact and I would appreciate your help. Thank you.

Remember: “Why would you share something lame, or hurtful, or untruthful or angry when you could, instead, share this?”

It’s always a good question – DEREK