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Dealing with Depression

Dealing with Depression

Depression affects one in every five people during their lifetime. It's an illness that can affect the entire body, not only the mind. Depression affects people from all ages,  races,economic groups and genders. It is the most common mental disorder. Fortunately, depression is treatable. Join us today on Family Shield as I interview William Kuntz of New Beginnings Counseling. Our ...
Family Devotions

Family Devotions for the Home

What is faith formation for children and youth? Why is it important that parents teach their children who God is and what He’s done for them? What advice would you have for parents that want to begin Christ-centered family devotions in the home? And why should the church partner with the home? Join us today as I interview Stephenie Hovland. ...
Why I Left the Mormon Church

Why I Left the Mormon Church

Sandra Tanner was raised as a Mormon and is the great-great granddaughter of Brigham Young. When she started college she began asking questions in a Mormon religious instructional class because she was having doubts about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Rather than answering her questions, her instructor asked her to stop asking questions. Then she began studying ...
Building a Positive Relationship with a Jehovah's Witness

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?
Restoring America

The State of the Family, the Church, and the Government in the US

The United States became a unique, prosperous and admired Nation because of its faith in God and willingness of the people to abide by principles and standards of God's word. Over time, however, the urge to glorify oneself rather than God has seriously eroded the strength and future of our nation. Join us today as I interview George Barna. He ...
Witnessing to Mormons

Witnessing to Mormons: Learning What Mormons Believe About Baptism for the Dead

Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Mormon, a Christian denomination or not? What do Mormons believe and teach that are different from the Body of Christ? What are some of the unusual practices and beliefs of Mormons? What is baptism for the dead? What secret rituals take place in the Mormon temples? Why do they wear special ...
Sex Trafficking of America's children

The Sex Trafficking of America’s Children

Sex trafficking doesn’t just happen “over there.” Sadly, domestic sex trafficking involving minors is a huge problem in the United States, and it's getting worse. The sex trafficking of America’s Children is going on right under our noses. The purpose of our discussion today is two-fold: to bring understanding about how America's children are taken captive into sex trade, and ...

Hispanic Christmas Traditions

Different cultures and ethnic groups celebrate the Christmas season in different ways. Latinos have special traditions they enjoy with their families. One is the celebration of Posada. What is the Posada? How does it help children and their families learn about Christmas? Join us today as I interview Rolando Hinojosa of Allen Park, Michigan. We'll learn about this Latino tradition ...
Making Our Marriage Stronger

Making Our Marriage Stronger

How can we make our marriage stronger? What are the four things that can help build a healthy relationship in marriage? Join us today as I interview Rev. Roger Sonnenberg. We’ll discuss how to establish flourishing relationships through unconditional love and grace-filled lives.
Family Traditions

Family Traditions

What is a tradition? Why do traditions strengthen families and how can they help us make our faith a relevant part of our daily life? Join us today as we share ideas that your family can use to celebrate Thanksgiving and other holidays.