Family Shield

Several years ago on Halloween I was in a fourth grade public school classroom where the children were dressed up. Matthew was dressed as Moses; he had on a white wig and beard, wore his father's Brown robe, a rope belt, and sandals. His parents had helped him carefully cut out cardboard tablets of stone and written the ten commandments on them. I always enjoyed creating Halloween costumes for my children when they were growing up and remember thinking what a great costume, I wish I had thought of it. Not only was it homemade but it gave Matthew an opportunity to share God's love with his classmates in a public school setting. At the other extreme was Eric, dressed as Jason from the movie Friday the 13th. His costume was white, his arms were wrapped in white bandages, and he had fake blood smeared across his entire body. Matthew’s costume was very appropriate and in good taste. Eric's was very inappropriate. I personally see nothing wrong with allowing children to dress up or go trick-or-treating with parental supervision. There's nothing spiritually wrong with wearing costumes and receiving treats that are willingly given. A costume should be appropriate and Christ pleasing. Halloween can also offer us opportunities to share Christ with children and their parents when they come to our home. Join us today as I interview Krista young, a director of Christian education at Hope Lutheran Church in Wake Forest, North Carolina. She's also the mother of two daughters. We’ll talk about Halloween and today's families.

What is the Reformation? What were indulgences, and how was the Reformation an issue of pastoral care? Join us today as I interview Reverend Randy Golter. We’ll discuss the Reformation and its relevance for Christians today. This is Kay Meyer, president of Family Shield Ministries and your host for today's program. Reverend Randy Golter, my guest today, serves as a special assistant to the president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Prior to taking this position he was the executive director of The Office of International Missions and president of the LCMS Rocky Mountain District.

The Lord allows challenges in our life to strengthen us. Many of us have experienced new challenges and transitions during the pandemic. One challenge many people are experiencing today is the challenge of being unemployed. How do we deal with unemployment? What emotions do we go through when we’re unemployed? How do we communicate with loved ones about expectations and needs? Join us today as I interview Dale Kreienkamp. He is the author of How Long, O Lord, How Long. His book is composed of devotions for the unemployed and those who love them. If you're unemployed or have a loved one who is, stay tuned you won't want to miss today's program. Dale is a human resource executive and consultant who has experienced a personal journey of unemployment twice when his positions were eliminated in organizational restructuring. We’ll discuss today thriving through Transition.

How do verses about spiritual warfare in Ephesians 6:10-20 help us keep our eyes on Jesus, the author and preserver of our faith? Why should we stand firm in the Lord? What critical armor and offensive weapons has God given us through His Word? Telling families to use the armor of God will equip us to live our faith, recognize and resist the schemes of the devil, and serve the Lord with gladness.

What is the Alongside Ministry? Why was it developed and how is it helping Zion Lutheran Church in Southern Illinois develop a strong outreach to young parents who are currently not active in church? Why is developing relationships that meet the needs of parents so important? How can what this congregation is doing be implemented in other congregations that want to reach young parents? Join us today as I interview Jill Hasstedt, the director of Family Ministry at Zion Lutheran Church in Belleville Missouri.

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.