What is Family Shield?
The name Family Shield Ministries comes from Ephesians 6:16,
“Take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”
The Lord created the family and his church as the foundation of our society, but many families today are in crisis, or don’t know Christ. Family Shield Ministry’s mission is to educate and equip people through the power of the Gospel to know Christ, grow in His Word, and strengthen individuals and their families.
Our podcasts, radio programs, and newsletters offer practical information to help families solve life’s problems from a Christian perspective. We strive to feature experts who can offer life-changing resources and motivational, relevant, Biblical help for people struggling and in need of encouragement and hope. We invite you to join hands with us as we encourage and equip families to live in the hope of Christ.
FSM Programs Most Popular on YouTube
An Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Shares Her Faith Journey
Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses leave the Watchtower Society? Many ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses are disfellowshipped. They can also experience guilt and anger after they leave. Why do they need hope that is only possible when we know the Christ of the Bible, and how can we effectively share God’s love and the Gospel with them? Join us today as we visit with Melissa Bramer, an ex-Jehovah’s Witness that is now a Christian. She’ll share her story about leaving the Watchtower Society, and help us understand the challenges those who leave experience. She’ll also help us learn how we can reach Jehovah’s Witnesses and ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses for Christ.
Family Shield Ministries, hosted by Kay Meyer, was a self-supporting and self-governing ministry, and a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. All references to addresses and phone numbers are now obsolete.
Rescuing your Loved One from the Watchtower – Part One
How can we rescue family members and loved ones from the Watchtower Society? Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses understand the Bible through Watchtower tinted lenses? Why do they only see in the Bible what they’ve been told to see by the leaders of the Watchtower? And how can we reach them for Christ? Family Shield Ministry’s Counter-Cult Ministry has ministered to and helped train hundreds of family members over the years that are trying to get their loved ones out of this organization. It’s hard and challenging. Today we’re going to begin a two-part series that will help you learn how to rescue your loved one from the Watchtower. My guest is David Reed – a former Jehovah’s Witness and elder who after leaving the organization has written many books and has helped thousands of Christians rescue loved ones from the Watchtower Society. Today we’ll focus on advice he shares in his book – How to Rescue your Loved One from the Watchtower.
Family Shield Ministries, hosted by Kay Meyer, was a self-supporting and self-governing ministry, and a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. All references to addresses and phone numbers are now obsolete.
Rescuing your Loved One from the Watchtower – Part Two
Each year thousands of husbands, wives, sons and daughters are converted by the Watchtower Society, convinced that it is God’s organization. As Christians we must help Jehovah’s Witnesses look at the truth about the organization they trust so much and help their families learn to witness effectively to their loved ones. David Reed believes the best way to do this is to help the Witness learn how the Watchtower Society has shared false prophecies, changed doctrine and has misled followers to their harm. We need to help Jehovah’s Witnesses learn this organization is not a reliable guide to follow. Today again my guest is David Reed, author of How to Rescue Your Loved Ones from the Watchtower. He’s a former Jehovah’s Witness, he was an elder and presiding overseer while a Witness for 13 years. Today we’ll continue discussing his book, the chair’s advice about how to reach your family member, plan your strategy, collect convincing evidence and use techniques that work and present that material effectively.
Family Shield Ministries, hosted by Kay Meyer, was a self-supporting and self-governing ministry, and a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. All references to addresses and phone numbers are now obsolete.
Conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses
An unfamiliar car parks near your house and two nice-looking people approach your front door. Your doorbell rings and after exchanging some pleasantries your unexpected guests offer you literature from the Watchtower Society. What will you say? What should you say? The Bible says we should conduct ourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of every opportunity. This is good advice as we open up conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses. Join us today as I feature Dr. Ron Rhodes and we discuss his book Conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses. Today we are sharing information on responding and witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Family Shield Ministries, hosted by Kay Meyer, was a self-supporting and self-governing ministry, and a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. All references to addresses and phone numbers are now obsolete.
Witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses
Maybe you’ve tried to share your faith with a loved one or friend who was a Jehovah’s Witness but don’t understand their teachings and beliefs. They believe themselves to be Christian but actually proclaim a false Christ and a false gospel. How can we learn to respond in love and share the truth of God’s Word with them?
Family Shield Ministries, hosted by Kay Meyer, was a self-supporting and self-governing ministry, and a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. All references to addresses and phone numbers are now obsolete.
What Do I Say to Jehovah’s Witnesses?
What should we say to Jehovah's Witnesses that come to our door, to those we meet at work, or to those who hand out Watchtower literature to us at the airport? Why is prayer and relying upon the Lord so important in this process? Join us today as I visit with Brian Pope. One of the ways he has witnessed to Jehovah's Witnesses is by asking, "Can I share my favorite Bible verse with you?" He’ll then read and discuss 1 John 5:13 with them that says, “These things are written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you know that you have eternal life.” We’ll also learn some of his favorite talking points that include discussing the New Covenant, Jesus as our only mediator, why there is only one hope, and the Gospel. He always strives to build a positive relationship with them. He's the author of a new book entitled, What Do I Say to a Jehovah's Witness?
Family Shield Ministries, hosted by Kay Meyer, was a self-supporting and self-governing ministry, and a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. All references to addresses and phone numbers are now obsolete.
When You Only Have a Few Minutes with a Mormon
So, you’re going to a national Christian conference in Salt Lake City. You know you’ll have many opportunities to interact and get acquainted with Mormons while you’re there. You want to find ways to witness to them as the Lord opens doors. What can you share with a Mormon when you only have a few moments? Today on Family Shield we’ll talk about how to respond and witness in love to those involved in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My guest today is Bill McKeever, President of Mormon Research Ministry.
Family Shield Ministries, hosted by Kay Meyer, was a self-supporting and self-governing ministry, and a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. All references to addresses and phone numbers are now obsolete.
Introducing Christianity to Mormons
One of the great challenges Christians face is sharing the truth with those who believe they have already found it. When witnessing to current or former members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, it’s essential that you compassionately describe biblical teachings from Mormon doctrine while tactfully advocating for Christ. For every believer who prays for loved ones in the LDS church, or loved ones who give up religion after leaving Mormonism, Introducing Christianity to Mormons is the book you need to learn to witness to them. The book will help you present the case for Christianity with confidence and grace, and it will empower you to share your faith with them. My guest today is Eric Johnson, the author of Introducing Christianity to Mormons. He works with Mormonism Research Ministry and currently lives in Utah with his wife and three daughters.
Family Shield Ministries, hosted by Kay Meyer, was a self-supporting and self-governing ministry, and a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. All references to addresses and phone numbers are now obsolete.
Being Disfellowshipped from the Jehovah’s Witnesses
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At the Witnesses Now for Jesus Convention in Pennsylvania many years ago, I sat at breakfast with Joan Cetnar, a former Jehovah’s Witness. I heard her story of what happened when she and her husband left the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. You see, they had come to know the true Christ of the Bible – the one who is true God and true man at the same time. They no longer wanted to be Jehovah’s Witnesses, but when they left they were disfellowshipped. The practice of disfellowshipping is our topic for today’s program. What does it mean to be disfellowshipped from the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society? How does disfellowshipping divide families from one another? Join us today as I interview Joan Cetnar.
Family Shield Ministries, hosted by Kay Meyer, was a self-supporting and self-governing ministry, and a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. All references to addresses and phone numbers are now obsolete. ...