March 8th, 2006 - (Nashville, TN) ­ For the first time ever, singer/songwriter Derek Webb and author/speaker Donald Miller are joining together for a live audio web chat event, which will be held next Tuesday, March 14th, at 9pm CST / 7pm PST. The two friends, both known for speaking what is on their minds and hearts, are sure to make the evening an exciting one by talking about everything from politics to social justice, while giving the listener an opportunity to be a participant. By visiting either www.derekwebbchat.com or www.donaldmillerchat.com, listeners can submit a question by March 13th for Webb and Miller to answer during the 90-minute chat (due to time restraints not every question will be answered), to be hosted by Mike Parker. The listener will also be able to hear more about their latest projects, Webb's new CD Mockingbird and Miller¹s upcoming book, To Own a Dragon.

Since Mockingbird's release last December, Webb has had people talking and even making some uncomfortable, by writing and singing about concerns of social justice, poverty, war and politics. Regarding his music and the upcoming chat with his pal Miller for those who aren't sure how their views line up with Webb's, all he's asking is that they give him and Miller a chance. "I'm not trying to push buttons or make people upset," he says. "I'm just trying to be as honest as I can. Even if people don't agree, I hope they'll listen. I just want to get the dialogue started." Webb, who just finished a tour with Jars of Clay, continues to stay on the road, performing numerous dates with wife Sandra McCracken.

Donald Miller is the author of Blue Like Jazz, Searching for God Knows What, Through Painted Deserts, and To Own a Dragon. He is a frequent speaker at colleges and conferences across the country, addressing the relevancy of Christian spirituality to explain and heal the dynamics of the human heart. Miller has addressed a wide range of audiences, from students at Harvard University to young men who grew up without fathers, which is the topic of his new book, To Own a Dragon. He desires to turn the momentum from this book into a mentoring and equipping ministry, helping single moms survive the hardship of parenting and providing role models for children without fathers.

Mike Parker is an award-winner freelance writer, playwright, author, editor and actor. The former Green Beret owns a bachelor's degree in Bible and Philosophy. In addition to being the Managing Editor for Grassroots Music Magazine and TrueTunes.com, he is also a contributing editor to the Entertainment section of LifeWay.com and a regular entertainment columnist for HomeLife Magazine. He frequently writes about the arts and entertainment industry, and his movie reviews can be heard each Friday morning on the syndicated, Family Friendly Morning Show with Doug & Kim on the Salem Music Network.