Family Shield

Cancer is a word no one wants to hear from their doctor, but cancer occurs in many people’s lives. What is the cancer journey and treatment like? How does knowing our Savior, and prayer, give us courage on this journey? My guest today is Rev. Michael Hackbardt, CEO and Executive Director of God’s Word to the Nations Mission Society. We’ll talk about his current journey with cancer, and about God’s Word to the Nations. Our topic -- Cancer: Courage through Christ.

Family Shield Ministries invites you and your family to take a family prayer walk together. What is a family prayer walk, and how can you and your family participate? A family prayer walk is a time to pray together and talk about your needs and the needs of others. Pray for those you know going through a challenge or someone that needs to know Christ. Stop at times to pray alone or pray together. Enjoy your time together and enjoy God's wonderful creation. God’s Word says, "Where two or three are gathered in my name there I am in their midst."  The Lord wants us to talk to Him. He encourages us to equip our children and families to grow in faith and pray. What could we pray for? Pray for your faith to grow or your family, friends, neighbors, church community, and our nation. How should we pray? The Bible tells us a lot about prayer. Jesus taught His disciples the Lord's Prayer. In Acts 7:59, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus receive my spirit.” We sometimes called this an arrow prayer. God always answers our prayers. Family Shield Ministries family prayer walk initiative has two phases. Phase one helps families feel comfortable praying together and equips them to pray. Phase two offers family members an opportunity to share their faith and witness. Today we're going to focus on Phase One. My guest is Jane Haas. Jane is a prayer warrior. Prior to her retirement she was an editor for Concordia Publishing House and a teacher.  We'll focus on how parents and grandparents can help children learn to pray, and learn more about prayer walking.

How can we keep our family spiritually, emotionally, and physically healthy? Why are mothers often the ones that take on the responsibility of keeping the family healthy? Why is getting enough sleep, exercising, and eating a balanced diet important? How do we handle life when we are stressed out and overwhelmed? Why do we need to also keep our spiritual life healthy, and how do we do this? Join us today as I interview Marty Lindvedt, a pastor's wife, mother, and a professional counselor. We’ll talk about Christian Family Health.

Jesus said, “I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and will not come to condemnation, but has passed from death to life." He also said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. What do these verses mean, and what did the author of Philippians mean when he wrote, “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain?” Today our topic is Heaven is Our Home. We’ll discuss God's Word and what it says about death and heaven. My guest today is Reverend Randy Asburry of Hope Lutheran Church in St Louis Missouri. Today's program is in memory of Rev. Dr. Otto Hintze.

Have you ever made a promise to yourself or another person? Maybe you made a vow to love and honor your spouse when you were married. Or you promised to be the best mom or dad ever. Or maybe you promised God you would never fall away from your relationship with Him. How are you doing at keeping your promises? It’s a fact - we don’t always keep our promises, but God does. Today we’ll discuss God’s promises for families.

He sent you flowers when what you really want is time to talk. She gives you a hug when what you really need is a home-cooked meal. The problem isn't your love, it's your love language. Today I'll be interviewing Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages. Are you and your spouse speaking the same language? Stay tuned and find out.

What causes an active Mormon to leave the Mormon Church? How does an ex Mormon feel when he leaves the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Join us today as I interview Micah Wilder. While on his Mormon missionary journey he decided to witness to a Christian pastor and the pastor witnessed back. Through this pastors witness, Micah came to know the Christ of the Bible as his Savior and Lord. Stay tuned today as we learn more about this amazing story.

Martin was 19 years old and attending college for the first time. He'd been raised in a Christian home and was excited to be in an Old Testament class. Then his professor told the class that the teachings they had heard about Christ as they grew up were not true. He told them miracles don't happen and what you learned in Sunday school is not true. This shook Martin up, as it did for many of his classmates. But rather than just believe the professor, Martin went to a Christian bookstore and bought Defending the Faith by Josh McDowell. This apologetic book helped him find biblical answers. Unfortunately some of his classmates didn't do research and some of them became disillusioned. In today's world, parents are concerned about their youth when they send them off to college. How do we equip our children to defend their faith against false teachings and dangerous beliefs? What is apologetics and why do we need to know God's Word to defend our faith? My guest today is Martin Winslow. He's the mission pastor of Canaan Christian Church, the former Headmaster at Ozark Christian Academy, and the founder of two Christian schools in Africa for poor and impoverished children. He’s also written the book Parenting Tips for the Christian Home. Today our topic is why should we know what we believe and why we believe.

Have you and your family ever faced a serious challenge? It’s a fact --  life isn't always fair or easy. Everyone faces challenges in their lives. Sometimes it's when we were young and at other times it's when we're old. Often it's through these challenges though that we grow and learn important lessons for life. Join us today as I share information from my Bible study entitled Balance - Christ Filled Living. We’ll talk about chapter four today entitled My Life Has Balance Because God Keeps His Promises.

How do we live our life with Jesus? How can we be everyday missionaries today? What is Jesus inviting you to notice, believe, or do? Join us today as I interview Greg Finke, author of Joining Jesus on His Mission: How to Be an Everyday Missionary. He and his wife founded Dwelling 114 to help Jesus’ followers connect to their neighborhoods, workplaces, and schools for discipleship and missional living.