Family Shield

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.

Laura Langhoff Arndt, a childhood education expert and author of "The Art of Teaching the Faith," shares her insights on conveying complex spiritual truths to preschoolers. She emphasizes the importance of relatable communication tailored to young minds. The discussion covers effective teaching strategies, including the power of storytelling to engage children's imaginations and curiosity. Laura also highlights the significance of integrating faith into daily life, ensuring even the smallest members of our communities can develop a meaningful understanding of their beliefs.

Join Pastor John Burke, author of "Imagine Heaven," as he shares his journey from agnosticism to faith sparked by near-death experiences (NDEs). He discusses how these experiences reveal profound insights into love, identity, and the afterlife. Burke highlights emotional stories that challenge traditional views of divine presence amid suffering, providing hope and understanding. Listeners are encouraged to envision a vibrant, purposeful heaven filled with divine light, offering a reassuring perspective on what lies beyond.

After being in broadcast ministry for about 40 years, Kay Meyer is about to take a step back, and we know what that means--she's gonna find something else to do. "I'm waiting on the Lord to open doors," answered Kay. That's right. But after 40 years, she has had an amazing track record with all sorts of guests and all sorts of topics and all sorts of opportunities that the Lord has opened up. So this is our part three of a showcase of Kay Meyer, the founder and minister behind and under Family Shield Ministries. She has washed our feet through broadcasting and ministry for 40 years, and that includes you, our listeners, and me, a podcast host, and Mark Frith, who's also a pastor and in the house to help us showcase the tremendous impact and to do the highlight reel of Kay Meyer's ministry, throughout all the ways God has blessed her to use her voice to speak His Word. So it's weird for me to say this as I'm looking at Kay Meyer, but welcome to Family Shield Ministries.

Family Shield Ministries is based on Ephesians 6 – the shield of faith, not just for us but in ancient times sometimes shields are so big that they would interlock with the shield of the person next to you or it’s a big shield where he could protect not just yourself but like God, the mighty fortress. And so Family Shield Ministries from the very beginning and all along the way, has been about shielding the family under your care as God shields all of us, including your people, as a part of his family. So welcome to Family Shield Ministries. Today we are on part 2 of a special series with Kay Meyer and Rev. Mark Frith, who are both here with us on the microphone and we are looking at the impact that Family Shield Ministries has had. We're going to give a little bit behind the scenes look from Family Shield Ministries to share with everybody who it is, why it's going, and why it needs to continue. So in studio is Kay Meyer. If you are a follower of Family Shield Ministries she is no stranger to you. I would encourage you to go listen to Part 1 to hear the back story of Kay Meyer. But today it is about you, our listener, and the impacts that Family Shield Ministries is making.

Right now it is so easy to just get in your car in the garage, open the door, drive out, go about your life in your own cubicle, in your own little lane, and your own office, and then drive, home park in your garage, put the garage door down, and then then you just go inside and take care of your own family. But today we have an incredible opportunity to spend some time with somebody who refused to park in the garage and just keep her nose to herself and just keep her nose out of everybody else’s business. We have the gift of a woman who got involved in everybody's family, everybody's family business to bring them to be much more of a part of the family of God; not just to be themselves but to be in partnership. So today I have the incredible blessing to share a microphone with Mark Frith, who's also in studio, and the famous, the sacred, the precious Kay Meyer.