Merry Christmas
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|December 7, 2020 For a child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) And she will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for it is He ...
We’re Not Blended – We’re Puréed
The Family Shield Ministries Podcast
|What challenges do blended families face? How do two separate families become one? And what does God have to do with it? Join us today as I interview the authors of we're not Blended - We're Puréed. You'll learn how one widowed Mom with two sons and one widowed dad with one son learn to be a family. The journey ...
Prepare for the Inevitable
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|November 27, 2020 Prepare for the Inevitable As they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus receive my spirit!" (Acts 7:59) "Students, your friend and classmate, who struggled with heart problems for years, died today," came the announcement over the school's public address system. The students, shocked and stunned into silence, could not comprehend how someone their age could die. ...
The Family Shield Thanksgiving Special
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|Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus, and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. We are thankful for you and ...
God’s Rescue at Sea
The Family Shield Ministries Podcast
|What happened to seven people that were in a small plane after an emergency landing in the Bering Sea? How did they stay afloat after their plane sank into the 36 degree water near Nome Alaska; and how were they rescued? Don Wharton, my guest today, is a Christian singer-songwriter, author, comedian, and plane crash survivor. Stay tuned - you ...
Be Thankful
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|November 12, 2020 Be Thankful! Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.(1 Thess. 5:16-18) For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my ...
Children and Worship
The Family Shield Ministries Podcast
|You’ve probably heard the problem yourself a time or two - there’s a young child in church, probably sitting right behind you who is not having a good morning at all, or perhaps it’s even your own child sitting right next to you. Midway through the sermon, the crying starts. Now which do you think is the better thing to ...
Family Wellness – Raising Resilient, Christ-Purposed Children
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|When God places a child into your life He calls you to loving leadership. You want to live joyfully and faithfully as a family but how do you do this? Join us today as we talk about how to raise resilient Christ-centered children in today's world. My guest is Dr. John Eckrich, author of Family Wellness: Raising Resilient, Christ-Purposed Children. ...
Difficult Questions People Ask
The Family Shield Ministries Podcast
|Do you know that there are 100 million unchurched people in the United States, and that number continues to grow? The body of Christ faces many challenges in today's world that include religious apathy, criticism, and attacks from the media. Many people believe there is one God but many paths to reach Him, yet the Bible says Jesus Christ is ...
What is a Cult?
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|October 21, 2020 Rev. Dr. Stephen Becker and his family are ex-Mormons. Today he is a pastor in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod What is a Cult? Over the years as I present educational programs on “Responding and Witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses” and “Responding and Witnessing to Mormons” I have had to explain to those who attend what a cult is. ...