Family Shield

Friends let you down; a romance dissolves; youth rebel; families are divided; churches are in conflict. Is there really hope for living in peace today? Join me today as I interview Judy Dabler, one of the authors of Peacemaking Women: Biblical Hope for Resolving Conflict. She is the president of Live at Peace Ministries, serves nationally and internationally as a mediator, counselor, educator, and consultant.

What is the doctrine of two kingdoms, or two reigns of God? Why is understanding the two kingdoms important in our daily life? Join us today as I interview Dr. Rev. Charles Spomer, the pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church in St Louis.

Racial division is a reality in today's world. The death of George Floyd sparked new protests and violence throughout our country. Distrust and suspicion arise. We forget we're created by God and made In His image. We forget that the Lord loves the beautiful diversity of His creation. We forget that His Son Jesus Christ has redeemed each and every one of us by suffering and dying to give us forgiveness and eternal life. Why does sin distort our identity? Who is the real enemy? Who is our neighbor, and what can we do about racial divides? Join us today as we talk about racial division and how we can care for our brothers and sisters in Christ. My guest is Rev. B Keith Haney, author of One Nation Under God: Healing Racial Divides in America. Rev. Haney is the assistant to the president of the Iowa district West for Missions, Human Care, and Stewardship.

How is your marriage doing? Would you like to make it stronger? What tricks make marriages survive and become successful? Join us today as I interview Rev. Roger Sonnenberg. Our topic is building strong marriages.

Anger is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences. What causes you to become angry? How do you deal with your anger? God has a lot to say about anger. In Ephesians 4 God's Word says “be angry but do not sin;” and Proverbs 29:11 tells us “a fool always loses his temper but a wise man holds it back.” How can we learn to control our anger? Join us today as we talked about dealing with anger.

How can congregations encourage parents, grandparents and godparents to celebrate milestones in a child's faith walk? What can congregations do to partner with the home? Join us today as I interview Jill Hasstedt and Krista Young on the topic of celebrations, milestones and family ministry.

God's plan for the family is that children will be raised by a loving and involved mother and father. Statistics document that children with active and involved fathers are more positive, better able to deal with frustrations, are more likely to mature into compassionate adults, more sociable, secure, and less likely to show signs of depression. God's Word has much to say about fathers and sons. It says, "Fathers, do not exasperate your children, instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." It also says in Malachi 4:6, "He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers." Join us today as I interview Rev. Jim Buckman about the importance of the father-son relationship. He's pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Lakeforest Illinois.

How can you improve and strengthen your marriage? Join us today as I interview Dr. Pat Hollinger Pickett. We’ll discuss her book The Marriage Whisperer: Tips to Improve Your Relationship Overnight. She’ll offer practical tips and guidance for relationship enrichment.

Kay Meyer, president of Family Shield Ministries and host of Family Shield, spoke at one of the national Annual Witnesses Now for Jesus conventions on "Reaching Your Loved Ones in the Jehovah's Witnesses for Christ." She is introduced by Charles Smith, an ex-Jehovah's Witness who coordinates the Mid-West Convention annually in Missouri. Kay is the author of "Mission Field on Our Doorstep: Jehovah's Witnesses." Kay Meyer has witnessed to thousands of active, doubting, and ex-Jehovah's Witnesses and has helped equip many family members and friends deal with and witness to their loved ones who are involved.

Mommy I'm bored! What can I do? Dad when are we going to get there? Children and youth confined within the home or car can try the patience of parents. Join us today on Family Shield as we share ideas about what you and your children can do during the summer months as you travel, in the home, and the community. Stay tuned; you won't want to miss today's program.