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Eight Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids

What are Eight Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids? Why should we control our volume knob? What does listening have to do with parenting effectively? Why should we understand the power of our words, and why is regular family time so important? Join us today as I interview Dr. Todd Cartmell, author of 8 Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids, ...
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Dealing with Depression

What is depression? What are symptoms we should watch for? How is it diagnosed and treated? Join us today as we discuss dealing with depression. My guest is Dr. Richard Winter, Professor Emeritus of Applied Theology and Counseling at Covenant Seminary.
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Confirmation and Today’s Youth

Why should congregations develop a holistic approach to involving young Christians into the life of the church, especially as it relates to confirmation? What is the history of confirmation? Why is much of what is occurring in our churches not meeting the needs of today's youth, and why are so many youth and young adults leaving the church? Join us ...
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The Two Kingdoms of God

Christians live in two kingdoms. What is the kingdom of the right, and the kingdom of the left? Why should Christians understand these teachings? Today my guest is Dr. Gregory Seltz, the Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty. Today we'll talk about two kingdoms of God and learn about LCRL Freedom.
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God Grows Families

God doesn't always send us a family in the way we expect, but God always has a plan. We just need to wait for Him to show us His plan, and be open to sharing God's love with all people. Joan Harwell and her husband never had children of their own, yet God eventually sent them a family from India. ...
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Eight Great Smarts

Why should we expose our young children to a variety of activities so their God-given passions can be awakened? What are the Eight Great Smarts? How do we discover and nurture our childrens' intelligence? My guest today is Dr. Cathy Koch. She's the founder and president of Celebrate Kids and an internationally celebrated speaker and radio guest. Today we're talking ...
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Balance – When Life is Overwhelming

Why is it that some people are content, while others never seem to be satisfied? One important aspect of having a balanced life is recognizing that a balanced life does not mean that we are perfect or have a perfect life. Having a balanced life means learning to manage physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of yourself and your ...
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Father’s Day Special

Why are fathers so important to their children? What are the joys and challenges of being a father in today's world? Why should we celebrate dads? Did you know that research shows fathers are central to the emotional well-being of their children? Studies show that if a child's father is affectionate, supportive, and involved, he will contribute greatly to his ...
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Divorce and Our Children

Did you know that 40% of marriages in the United States ends in divorce? How does divorce impact our children? What should parents say when telling their child about the divorce? How can we make sure our children don't think they are to blame? And what are normal reactions for children to separation and divorce? Join us today as I ...

Sonnenberg to Receive Family Leadership Award

Family Shield Ministries will present Rev. Roger Sonnenberg with the "Family Leadership Award" at the October 10, 2015 "Families Worship Him" Benefit Dinner. You, along with his family, friends, church members, and former students, are invited to send a card, letter of thanks, note of encouragement, and/or congratulations. Pictures are also welcome. The Family Shield Ministries event is Saturday, October ...