This week on the morning show we’ve been chatting about church, and if/why it’s important. Many of you took part in our poll on the homepage (thanks!), and it turns out Call FM’s listeners range from weekly church attenders to those who almost never attend.

So with that in mind, what exactly is the point of church? Is it a way for parents to torture their teenagers? A way to score a few points with “the Big Guy?” A place for Grandma to show off her vast collection of plastic flower and fruit-topped hats? Or is there a bigger point? We talked to Ben Coleman, the college pastor at Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin Texas, to shed some light on the issue.

Ben Coleman part I

Ben Coleman part 2

Thanks again for chatting with us, Ben! You can check out more about Ben on his blog, or follow him on Twitter.

Showbread has recently joined up with the organization Come & Live, and are moving forward as “musicianaries.” If you missed this morning’s interviews, here’s what Josh Dies of Showbread and Chad of Come & Live had to say:

Josh Dies of Showbread part 1

Josh Dies of Showbread part 2

Chad of Come & Live

Check out their websites at showbread.net and comeandlive.com.

The Choking game is known as the “good kid’s high” and is sometimes seen as a “safe” alternative to drugs or alcohol abuse. But the truth is, it’s not a game and it’s NOT safe. This morning we chatted with two mothers who lost their sons to the choking game. Here’s what they had to say:

Sharon Grant of GASP

Bobbie Jo of the Kris Marceno Foundation

For info, visit stop-the-choking-game.com or krismarcenofoundation.com.

Suicide claims the lives of thousands of teens and young adults each year. This morning we chatted on the air about suicide prevention, and had a chance to talk to some people involved in the CARES Suicide Prevention organization. Here’s what they had to say:

Pedro of CARES

Virginia of Cares

Click here for more info on CARES suicide prevention.

If you’re in crisis and need help, please call 800-273-TALK

Listen to this morning’s interviews:

Linda: 17 and Pregnant

Christine of Collier Pregnancy Center

Nick of A Safe Haven for Newborns