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- The Impact of Christian Parents and Grandparents in Children’s Lives
- Dear Parents of Prodigals
- Fathers – Share Your Life and Faith!
- God Answers Prayer
- How Can Dying Be Gain?
- Ministering to the LBGTQ Community
- Proclaim the Resurrection
- Barriers, Obstacles, and Objections to Witnessing
- Look – A Newborn Baby
- A Mother Who Shared Her Faith
- Witness God’s Way
- Where is the Greatest Mission Field?
- Use God’s Shield Against Satan’s Schemes
- Go and Make Disciples
- Begin at the Beginning!
- Let’s Grow Strong Christian Families!
- Witnessing Begins at Home
- Begin with Prayer
- Witnessing to Homosexuals
- A Divine Appointment With a Jehovah’s Witness
- Reaching Native Americans With the Gospel
- Equipping the Saints to Grow Into Maturity Through the Word
- Absent From the Body – At Home With the Lord
- Share the Light of Christ
- Engage the Secular World in Spiritual Conversations
- Slander – A Sin That Can Destroy Lives
- God Loves Life: Physical, Eternal, and Abundant Life!
- Ministering to a Pregnant Single Woman
- Six Traits to Build Healthy Families
- Prayerfully Parenting Teens
Books
- The Art of Teaching the Faith: Preschool through High School
- Lies I Taught in Medical School
- I Want Him to Want Me: How to Respond When Your Husband Doesn’t Want Sex
- Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry
- The Disciple Dilemma: Rethinking and Reforming How The Church Does Discipleship
- Journey Through Church History
- God’s Encouraging Word: True Comforts When Worldly Advice Fails
- The Men We Need
- StrongHeart: Cultivating Humility, Respect & Resiliency in Your Child
- Leading by Faith: Practical Insights for Christian Leaders
- Handing Out Life: The Simple Way to Rewarding Relationships in All of Life
- Five Traits of a Healthy Family: Steps You Can Take to Grow Closer, Communicate Better, and Change the World Together
- I Can’t Wait! 52 Stories of Kids Who Changed Their World That You Can Read Together
- Putting God Back in the Holidays
- Unshakable: Standing on the Rock When Life Quakes
- Five Traits of a Healthy Family
- Ten Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible
- Screen Kids: 5 Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World
- Promised Rest: Finding Peace in God’s Presence
- Jesus Said WHAT?
- 5-Minute Bible Studies for Couples
- Limping with God
- Meaningful Outreach: An Essential Guide for Churches
- Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for Kids
- Unwrapping the Names of Jesus
- Reclaiming Home: A Family’s Guide for Life, Love & Legacy
- Introducing Christianity to Mormons
- Shining the Gospel Light on the Quran: Understanding and Engaging Muslims
- Grace Under Pressure: Responding Faithfully to Stress
- 8 Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids
- Married and Still Loving It: The Joys and Challenges of the Second Half
- And She was a Christian: Why Do Believers Commit Suicide?
- Speaking of Homosexuality: Discussing the Issues with Kindness and Clarity
- Growing Up Social: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World
- Forgiveness: Received from God Extended to Others
- A Heart at Peace: Biblical Strategies for Christians in Conflict
- Answering the Objections of Atheists, Agnostics, & Skeptics
- Without this Ring: Surviving Divorce
- Conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses
- What Happens After Life? 21 Amazing Revelations About Heaven and Hell
- Behold, I am Coming Soon!
- Speaking the Truth in Love to Mormons
- Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What’s Right
- Loved & Sent: How Two Words Define Who You Are and Why You Matter
- Unveiling Grace: The Story of How We Found Our Way Out of the Mormon Church
- From Dirty to Dancing: God’s Grace for Those Struggling with Pornography
- Tech Savvy Parenting: Navigating Your Child’s Digital Life
- Breaking the Patterns of Depression
- Hinges: Opening Your Church’s Doors to the Community
- Hope When Your Heart Breaks: Navigating Grief and Loss
- The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively
- One More Try: What to Do When Your Marriage is Falling Apart
- Gospel DNA: Five Markers of a Flourishing Church
- Mormonism 101: Examining the Religion of the Latter-day Saints
- God Loves Moms: Twelve Lessons About God’s Mercy
- First Time Dad: The Stuff You Really Need to Know
- No More Perfect Moms: Learn to Love Your Real Life
- Tender Lions: Building the Vital Relationship between Father and Son
- The Secret Life of Angels
- Screens and Teens: Connecting with our Kids in a Wireless World
- Raising Godly Girls
- Perseverance: Praying Through Life’s Challenges
- Made in the USA: The Sex Trafficking of America’s Children
- Middle School: The Inside Story – What Kids Tell Us, But Don’t Tell You
- U-Turn: Restoring America to the Strength of its Roots
- Getting Through to Jehovah’s Witnesses: Approaching Bible Discussions in Unexpected Ways
- The Challenge of the Cults and New Religions
- Growing Grateful Kids: Teaching Them to Appreciate an Extraordinary God in Ordinary Places
- How to Rescue your Loved One from the Watchtower
- The Marriage Whisperer: Tips to Improve Your Relationship Overnight
- One Nation Under God: Healing Racial Divides in America
- Peacemaking Women: Biblical Hope for Resolving Conflict
- How Long, O Lord, How Long?: Devotions for the Unemployed and Those Who Love Them
- Family Wellness: Raising Resilient, Christ-Purposed Children
- We’re Not Blended, We’re Puréed
- Joining Jesus on His Mission: How to Be an Everyday Missionary
- Joining Jesus on His Mission: How to Be an Everyday Missionary
- The Five Love Languages – The Secret to Love that Lasts
- There’s a Prayer for That
- Prayer: Learning How to Talk to God
- iPray: A simple Prayer book for Ministry, Mercy, and Multiplication
- 5-Minute Bible Studies: For Families
- Stepping Out to a Life on the Edge
- Faith to Follow: The Journey of Becoming a Pastor’s Wife
- Faith that Engages the Culture
- God is Bigger than your Cancer
- Satan’s Lies
- Equipped: The Armor of God for Everyday Struggles
- Crossing the Chasm: Helping Mormons Discover the Bridge to God
- Our Way Home: A Journey Through the Lord’s Prayer
- The Christ Key: Unlocking the Centrality of Christ in the Old Testament
- Connected to Christ: Witnessing in Everyday Life
- Reclaiming the Joy of Ministry
- The Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook
- What Do I Say to a Jehovah’s Witness?
- Overcoming Life’s Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah
- Joining Jesus as a Family: How to Raise Your Children to be Followers of Jesus
Listen Here!
- Imagine Heaven Part 2 of 2
- 7 Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry
- Teaching the Faith to Elementary Kids Part 2/5
- Lies I Taught in Medical School
- Teaching the Faith to Preschoolers – Part 1/5
- Imagine Heaven Part 1 of 2
- Rev. Mark Femmel and Rev. Mark Frith Interview with Kay Meyer Part 3 of 3
- Rev. Mark Femmel and Rev. Mark Frith Interview with Kay Meyer Part 2 of 3
- Rev. Mark Femmel and Rev. Mark Frith Interview with Kay Meyer Part 1 of 3
- I Want Him to Want Me
- Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry-Part Two
- Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry-Part One
- The Disciple Dilemma: Rethinking and Reforming How The Church Does Discipleship
- Journey Through Church History
- God’s Encouraging Word
- The Men We Need
- StrongHeart: Cultivating Humility, Respect & Resiliency in Your Child
- Leading by Faith
- Concordia Center for the Family
- Resurrection Encounters with Jesus
- Beginning a Bible Study for Prodigal Parents
- Jews for Jesus – Part 2
- Jews For Jesus – Part 1
- Avoiding a Family Shipwreck
- I Can’t Wait! 52 Stories of Kids Who Changed Their World That You Can Read Together
- Putting God Back in the Holidays
- Challenges Prodigal Parents Face
- Getting Acquainted with Our Neighbors
- Unshakable: Standing on the Rock When Life Quakes
- Five Traits of a Healthy Family
- The Museum of the Bible – Rev. Mark Femmel with Guest Dr. Jeffrey Kloha
- Families Partnering with Congregations to Equip and Disciple Their Children
- Dealing with an Eating Disorder
- The Differences Between the Mormon God and the Christian God
- Dealing with Trauma
- Ten Questions We Should Ask Every Time You Read the Bible
- Improving Our Prayer Life
- Family Shield’s Father’s Day Special
- The Museum of the Bible
- Learning About Faith Family Reunion
- Witnessing in Our Daily Lives
- Screen Kids
- Promised Rest: Finding Peace in God’s Presence
- Jesus Said WHAT?
- Ministering to the Grieving
- Reaching Young Adults
- 5-Minute Bible Studies for Couples
- Limping with God
- Witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses
- Meaningful Outreach: An Essential Guide for Churches
- Unwrapping the Names of Jesus
- Reclaiming Home
- Advent and the Christmas Season
- Surviving a Crisis
- Introducing Christianity to Mormons
- The Reformation
- An Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Shares Her Faith Journey
- Dragons: Legends & Lore of Dinosaurs
- Discipling Our Children for Christ
- Shining the Gospel Light on the Quran: Understanding and Engaging Muslims
- Family Shield’s Early Years (1981-1994)
- Grace Under Pressure: Responding Faithfully to Stress
- Joining Jesus As A Family: How to Raise Your Children to be Followers of Jesus: Part Two
- Joining Jesus As A Family: How to Raise Your Children to be Followers of Jesus: Part One
- Overcoming Life’s Sorrows
- Bible Storying for Families
- God’s Gifts for His Purpose
- Dealing with Disabilities
- Foster Care and Foster Care Adoption
- What Do I Say to Jehovah’s Witnesses?
- Easter Special
- Reaching Jews for Christ
- The Last Words of Christ from the Cross
- Recovering from Spiritual Abuse
- Encounter Radio Program – Discussion about Jehovah’s Witnesses with Judy Redlich and Kay Meyer
- The Well-being of Pastors and Church Workers
- The Story of a Single Teenage Mom and Her Son
- Growing a Loving Blended Family
- Family Shield Christmas Special – Christmas Traditions
- Loneliness
- Connected to Christ-Witnessing in Everyday Life
- Let’s Learn About the Holy Spirit
- The Christ Key – Unlocking the Centrality of Christ in the Old Testament
- Our Way Home: A Journey Through the Lord’s Prayer
- Dealing with Anxiety
- Witnessing Basics
- Crossing the Chasm: Helping Mormons Discover the Bridge to God
- Why are Fathers Important to Children?
- Families Trust Him
- Traveling with Children
- Equipped: The Armor of God for Everyday Struggles
- Satan’s Lies
- Cancer Connection
- Faith that Engages the Culture
- Family Prayer Walk Leadership Training
- Stepping Out to a Life on the Edge
- Grieving the Loss of a Child
- Faith to Follow: The Journey of Becoming a Pastor’s Wife
- 5-Minute Bible Studies for Families
- Cancer: Courage through Christ
- Family Prayer Walk – Phase One
- Christian Family Health
- Heaven is Our Home
- God’s Promises for Families
- The Five Love Languages – The Secret to Love That Lasts
- From Mormonism to Christianity
- Why We Should Know What We Believe and Why We Believe
- Balance-Christ Filled Living, Part Two
- Joining Jesus on His Mission
- Grandparents Witness to their Grandchildren
- Family Shield Christmas Special
- Christmas and the Angels
- Prayer & Witnessing
- We’re Not Blended – We’re Puréed
- The Family Shield Thanksgiving Special
- God’s Rescue at Sea
- Children and Worship
- Family Wellness – Raising Resilient, Christ-Purposed Children
- Difficult Questions People Ask
- Halloween and Today’s Families
- Let’s Learn About the Reformation
- Dealing with Unemployment
- Use the Full Armor of God
- Alongside Ministry
- Peacemaking Women
- Understanding the Two Kingdoms of God
- One Nation Under God: Healing Racial Divides
- Building Strong Marriages
- Dealing with Anger
- Milestones and Stepping Stones for Children and Families in Congregations
- The Importance of the Father-Son Relationship
- Marriage Whisperer
- Reaching Jehovah’s Witness Loved Ones with the Gospel
- Summertime Activities for Children and Families
- Rescuing your Loved One from the Watchtower – Part Two
- Rescuing your Loved One from the Watchtower – Part One
- Shine Your Light
- Finding My Birth Mother and Coming to Know Christ
- Dealing with Drugs in Your Family
- Families Need Laughter
- Growing Grateful Kids
- Dealing with Fear and Anxiety
- The Challenge of the Cults
- 2000 Demons–No Match for My Savior
- Dealing with Drug Addiction
- Religious Freedom and our Schools
- Setting Family and Personal Goals
- Beautiful Feet: Serve and Witness
- The Family Shield Easter Special: The Suffering of Christ–Its Meaning for You and Your Family
- Lenten Activities for Families and the Church
- Be a Strong and Courageous Leader
- Sibling Rivalry
- Life After Loss
- Creationism vs. Evolution
- Getting Through to Jehovah’s Witnesses: Approaching Bible Discussions in Unexpected Ways
- Resolving Conflict in Today’s World
- Dealing with Depression
- Family Devotions for the Home
- Why I Left the Mormon Church
- Witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses
- The State of the Family, the Church, and the Government in the US
- Witnessing to Mormons: Learning What Mormons Believe About Baptism for the Dead
- The Sex Trafficking of America’s Children
- Hispanic Christmas Traditions
- Making Our Marriage Stronger
- Family Traditions
- From Atheist to Christian
- Learning from Peter-a Church Leader
- What is Wicca? How Can We Shield Our Loved Ones?
- Building a Positive Relationship with a Jehovah’s Witness
- Families Transformed Through the Gospel of Christ
- Travelers for Jesus
- Identity Theft
- Celebrating 25 Years & Stepping Into the Future with Christ
- Sharing the Gospel with Hurting People
- Dealing with Conflict and Reconciliation
- Raising Godly Girls
- Middle School: The Inside Story
- A Journey of Faith
- Helping Our Children Grow in Faith
- The Secret Life of Angels
- Perseverance: Praying Through Life’s Challenges. A Nehemiah Battle Plan
- When You Only Have a Few Minutes with a Mormon
- Family Shield’s Counter Cult Ministry
- Teens and Screens
- Black Ministry in the LCMS
- Learning About Your Spiritual Gifts
- No More Perfect Moms
- Tender Lions: Building the Vital Relationship Between Father and Son
- Adoption Blessings!
- From Muslim to Christian
- Five Love Languages of Children
- First Time Dads
- Gospel DNA
- Comparing Mormonism to Christianity
- God Loves Moms
- Being Disfellowshipped from the Jehovah’s Witnesses
- Give Your Marriage One More Try
- Discipline and the Five Love Languages of Children
- Family Shield’s Easter Special
- Lenten and Easter Activities for Children and Families
- Teaching Teens to Defend Their Faith
- A Birth Mother’s Story
- Resolving Conflicts Biblically
- Reaching Native American Indians for Christ
- Hope When Your Heart Breaks
- Demon Possession and Spiritual Warfare
- Introduction to Islam
- Jumpstart Your Witness
- Loved and Sent
- Heaven–The Undiscovered Country
- Do’s and Do not’s When Witnessing to Mormons
- Conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses
- Creationism vs. Evolution
- Block Parties for Outreach
- Beyond Christmas–What Does the Bible Say?
- Transition in Marriage
- Family Shield Christmas Special
- Traditions and Memories
- Behold, I Am Coming Soon!
- Being Thankful
- How to Respond to Mormonism
- Let’s Learn About Eating Disorders
- God’s Grace for Those Struggling with Pornography
- Halloween and Today’s Families
- Tech Savvy Parenting
- Responding Effectively to Jehovah’s Witnesses
- Be His Witnesses
- Go First Into the Home
- Unveiling Grace
- Dealing with Grief
- Parents Rising
- Take Up the Full Armor of God
- Without This Ring
- Defending Christianity
- Dealing with Conflict
- An Ex-Mormon Shares His Story
- Go First Into the Home–Part Two
- Go First Into the Home–Part One
- Family Shield Father’s Day Special
- Introduction to God and His Word
- Social Media and Today’s Children
- Forgiveness
- Comparing Islam and Christianity
- Mothers are Important
- Let’s Learn About Mormon Temples
- Communicating and Witnessing to Homosexuals
- Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Leave?
- Dealing with Abuse of Children and Family Violence
- After the Resurrection
- Jehovah’s Witnesses
- Dealing with Drugs
- Reaching Millennials and Involving Them in Congregations
- Pentecost
- Conflict in Marriage
- Dealing with Spiritual Warfare
- The Challenge of Suicide
- It’s All About Jesus
- Becoming a Pastor
- Married and Still Loving It
- Opening Your Church Door to the Community
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Witnessing to Mormons about LDS History and Beliefs
- Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours
- Holiday Traditions for the Family
- Why Do Christians Celebrate Christmas? and Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses?
- Eight Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids
- Dealing with Depression
- Confirmation and Today’s Youth
- The Two Kingdoms of God
- God Grows Families
- Eight Great Smarts
- Balance – When Life is Overwhelming
- Father’s Day Special
- Divorce and Our Children
Newsletters
- April 2025 Newsletter
- March 2025 Newsletter
- Meet Our New Business & Ministry Coordinator
- A Little of This and That!
- A Family Shield Prodigal Parent Training – Saturday, October 26, 2024
- An Employment Opportunity
- Evangelism Podcasts
- Family Shield Ministries Update
- The 4th of July and Summer Activities Remind Me of God
- Devotions for Prodigal Parents
- Just Words?
- Parents Teach Your Children to Share Their Faith and Pray!
- Share Your Faith with Your Family
- This is My Body Summit
- Kay Meyer to Retire!
- Praying for Prodigals
- Held by Grace: When a Child Walks Away from the Faith
- Can’t Leave Those Hugs Behind!
- Faith Family Reunion Merges with Family Shield
- I Have a Prodigal, Now What?
- Pray!
- Merry Christmas!
- Share Your Faith During the Holidays
- Holiday Activities for the Family
- Celebrating Life in the Midst of Opposition
- Unshakable: Standing on the Rock when Life Quakes
- Thank You for Your Partnership in the Gospel!
- God Loves Our Prodigals More!
- Can God Ever Forgive Me?
- There is Light at the End of the Tunnel!
- Manage Stress and Survive Crisis
- Let’s Take a Prayer Walk
- Have No Fear But Scissor Kicks
- The Power of the Gospel
- Faith Family Reunion Merges with Family Shield
- Family Shield Resources
- Let’s Proclaim the Resurrection!
- Jesus Heart for the Lost
- Sharing Christ with Jehovah’s Witnesses
- The Five Love Languages of Children
- Meet the Board of Directors
- Spiritual Warriors
- Happy New Year!
- Merry Christmas!
- Thanksgiving and Holiday Traditions
- Children and the Five Love Languages
- Fun Family Devotions for the Home
- Let’s Connect!
- Family Shield Ministries
- M&Ms Remind Me of God!
- Who is in Control?
- I Don’t Want to Be Baptized!
- Families – Spend Time Together
- The Rock of Our Salvation
- Talking to People About Jesus
- An Opportunity to Witness
- Proclaim the Resurrection!
- Let’s Move Mountains!
- Where is Your Treasure?
- The Lord Created Pets
- What is a Cult?
- Know & Love God’s Word
- Witnessing – A Lifestyle!
- Merry Christmas
- In His Name
- Treasured Memories and Traditions
- Can God Forgive Me?
- Grow Into Maturity
- Relying on God
- God’s Word-Inspired by God!
- There is Now No Condemnation
- Pray! God Listens!
- A Family Prayer Walk
- Be Persistent in Prayer
- Opportunities Abound to Share the Gospel
- Traveling with Our Children
- He Who Has the Son Has Life
- Stories of those We Touch Through the Ministry
- After the Resurrection
- Healed Through Christ!
- Finish the Race!a
- Q & A from Readers about Prayer and Prayer Walking
- Family Prayer Walk
- Parents – Go First Into the Home
- Ask, Seek, Knock
- Transforming Lives Through the Gospel
- Merry Christmas
- Prepare for the Inevitable
- Be Thankful
- What is a Cult?
- Speak with Gentleness and Respect!
- Meet Yvette Seltz
- The Five Love Languages of Children
Press Releases
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- You are Visible
- Confetti
- Obstacles or Opportunities?
- Fairytales and Resilience Part 3
- Fairytales and Resilience Part 2
- Fairytales and Resilience Part 1
- The Christmas Story
- Regret and Forgiveness Part 3
- Regret and Forgiveness Part 2
- Regret and Forgiveness Part 1
- Last Piece of Pie
- With Friends Part 3
- With Friends Part 2
- With Friends
- I Got Ducked
- Facing Jealousy
- Meaningful Traditions and Change
- Thru the Fire
- Get Out of My Way…Please!
- I’m Lying, Believe Me
- Focus, Frustration, Fear or Freedom
- Expectations, Milestones and COVID-19