Family Shield

Join professional therapist Julie Williamson, who specializes in anxiety, as she shares her insights on coping strategies and the transformative power of counseling. She discusses the complexities of anxiety, likening it to a leaky sink, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing physical triggers. Julie also highlights the comfort derived from faith, contrasting it with secular approaches. Finally, she reassures listeners that anxiety is a common experience and encourages seeking both spiritual and professional support for a heart at peace.

We are celebrating 249 years of the United States of America because so many have risked, given, and offered so much to keep us safe and moving forward. This week, in honor of all our brothers and sisters in the US Military, we are sharing a chat with Lt. Ross Engel, a Chaplain in the US Navy. As a weightlifter and a pastor, he’s not afraid of serving our toughest. Click to listen for you and for the people we are called to protect and inspire.

Laura Langhoff-Arndt, an expert in youth faith education and author of *The Art of Teaching the Faith*, shares valuable insights on connecting with high schoolers. She emphasizes the significance of personal influence and community support in guiding teens through challenges. The conversation delves into balancing adventure with faith education, navigating peer pressure influenced by social media, and the impact of digital life on mental health. Engaging discussions and music emerge as vital tools for helping students articulate and explore their beliefs.

Laura Langhoff-Arndt, author of The Art of Teaching the Faith, shares her expertise in guiding middle schoolers through their transformative years. She discusses the challenges of instilling faith during this pivotal stage, emphasizing the importance of addressing social pressures and peer influence. Laura offers practical strategies for parents to encourage open communication, allowing kids to navigate difficult conversations. Additionally, she highlights the value of connecting biblical stories to everyday life, making God's Word a relatable treasure for young minds.

In this insightful chat, Brandon Larson, Discipleship Pastor at Faith Community Church in Las Vegas, shares transformative practices for nurturing family bonds and faith. He emphasizes the importance of praying together, celebrating joys and struggles, and fostering open communication. Larson encourages families to view church as a joyful opportunity rather than an obligation. He highlights the power of mealtime conversations for spiritual growth, reminding listeners that small steps in faith can lead to profound changes.

Families can easily fall apart, but we can avoid that catastrophe! This time, we chat Pastor Brandon Larson of Faith Community Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. His role as the Discipleship Pastor allows him to see what works for families to stay together... and what does not. It really is simple and not even all that hard. Come, hear how to keep the ones you love most, together.

Based on over 1,500 interviews of people who have had Near Death Experiences, Rev. John Burke has joined us for a conversation about what God is like by those who have met Him before they were bought back to life. Many of these individuals were not Christian, and yet they describe the same God to Whom the Bible introduces us. What is at His heart is so simple and exciting! Come, enjoy hearing more about Who is watching over us now and is waiting for us when our time comes.

Our young adults are the most vulnerable Christians because the world has so much access to them but they do not yet have enough experience to recognize harmful influences. To help them walk well with God, Rev. Dr. Mark Kiessling joins us for this conversation and how we can lead or be part of effective ministry to the Youth under our care, in our congregations and in our own families. Come, join the chat for you and for the people we are called to protect and inspire.

Laura Arndt, an expert in early childhood education and author of The Art of Teaching the Faith, shares valuable insights on nurturing faith in elementary-aged children. She discusses the evolving dynamics between parents and kids, emphasizing tailored teaching for children’s unique curiosities. Arndt highlights the power of storytelling, using examples like David and Goliath to engage young minds. She also stresses the essential role of parents in spiritual development, encouraging active family participation in faith practices.

Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, so taking care of these temples is part of our worship of God, especially as the people around us are better off if we are healthy, energized, and engaged. We also need to model healthy behaviors for the little people entrusted to our care. With this conversation, Dr. Robert Lufkin shares healthy nutritional strategies and a dozen diseases we can avoid or make much less likely for us to suffer. Come, join the chat for you and for the people we are called to protect and inspire.