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Setting and Keeping Family Goals

Setting Family and Personal Goals

Why is it important for families to set goals together? How do you get your entire family on board to achieve the goals? Why is goal setting a collaborative process, and what are some of the goals you might set? The Stallard family has been setting goals for many years. Today I’ll talk with Nancy Stallard. We’ll learn how her ...
Beautiful Feet

Beautiful Feet: Serve and Witness

Think about your feet for a moment. What were the most beautiful feet you ever saw? Was it your new baby’s tiny feet? When did you ever play This Little Piggy with your child or grandchild’s feet? Those little feet are so cute but as we get older our feet aren't cute anymore. But they still serve us well. God’s ...
Jesus in the Garden of Gethesmane

The Family Shield Easter Special: The Suffering of Christ–Its Meaning for You and Your Family

Just before his arrest, Jesus took Peter, James, and John into the Garden of Gethsemane and asked them to stay and keep watch with Him. Then Jesus went a little beyond them, fell on his face, and prayed, “My father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will but as You will. ...
Lent

Lenten Activities for Families and the Church

What does your church do to involve families during Lent? What do you do at home to help your children understand what Jesus has done for them? What resources related to Lent and Easter do you use? Join us today as we talk about activities and resources for families and the church. My guests today are Mark Sengele who served ...
Be a Strong and Courageous Leader

Be a Strong and Courageous Leader

What can we learn from courageous leaders of the past? Who are some of those leaders? How do we learn to be effective leaders in our homes, the church, and in the community? What are some of the traits of effective leaders today? Join us today as we talked about being a strong and courageous leader.
Sibling Rivalry

Sibling Rivalry

Siblings sometimes get along and at other times they don't. Do you have siblings? Have you ever argued and fought with your siblings? Can these arguments help siblings learn how to get along with each other? What should parents do or not do when their children fight? What does the Bible say about siblings? Join us today as we discuss ...
Life after Loss

Life After Loss

Have you lost a loved one? Whether the loss was a long illness or a tragic accident people who lose loved ones go through a grieving process. After someone we love dies each person handles grief in their own way. Today our topic is life after Life After Loss. My guest is Rev. Jim Kirk. He has been helping individuals ...
Creationism vs. Evolution

Creationism vs. Evolution

Genesis 1:1 says in the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth, yet in today's world there's a great debate going on between those who believe God created the world and those that believe in evolution. What is the best proof of creation? How do we explain to those who do not believe God's Word that God created the ...
Getting Through to Jehovah's Witnesses

Getting Through to Jehovah’s Witnesses: Approaching Bible Discussions in Unexpected Ways

Who are Jehovah’s Witnesses? What are some of the unique teachings and practices of the Jehovah’s Witnesses that make it hard for Christians to witness to them? Have you tried to share the Gospel with Jehovah’s Witnesses but feel like nothing you say makes an impression on them? Then join us today as I interview David Englund, author of Getting ...
Resolving Conflict

Resolving Conflict in Today’s World

Have you ever been in conflict? How should we respond when conflict occurs in the home, at work, or in our church? And why is forgiveness such an important part of the process of reconciliation? Join us today as I interview Rev. Dr. Mark Rockenbach of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, on resolving conflict in today’s world.