Family Shield

Maybe you've tried to share your faith with a loved one or friend who was a Jehovah's Witness but don't understand their teachings and beliefs. They believe themselves to be Christian but actually proclaim a false Christ and a false gospel. How can we learn to respond in love and share the truth of God's Word with them?

The United States became a unique, prosperous and admired Nation because of its faith in God and willingness of the people to abide by principles and standards of God's word. Over time, however, the urge to glorify oneself rather than God has seriously eroded the strength and future of our nation. Join us today as I interview George Barna. He and David Barton wrote U-Turn: Restoring America to the Strength of its Roots. We’ll discuss current, cultural trends and changes that have occurred in the family, the Christian church and the government. And we'll discuss what we can do to make that U-turn.

Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Mormon, a Christian denomination or not? What do Mormons believe and teach that are different from the Body of Christ? What are some of the unusual practices and beliefs of Mormons? What is baptism for the dead? What secret rituals take place in the Mormon temples? Why do they wear special clothing and what is marriage for eternity? Join us today as I interview Bill McKeever, the founder and director of the Mormon Research Ministry.

Sex trafficking doesn’t just happen “over there.” Sadly, domestic sex trafficking involving minors is a huge problem in the United States, and it's getting worse. The sex trafficking o America’s Children is going on right under our noses.

Different cultures and ethnic groups celebrate the Christmas season in different ways. Latinos have special traditions they enjoy with their families. One is the celebration of Posada. What is the Posada? How does it help children and their families learn about Christmas? Join us today as I interview Rolando Hinojosa of Allen Park, Michigan. We'll learn about this Latino tradition plus much more.

How can we make our marriage stronger? What are the four things that can help build a healthy relationship in marriage? Join us today as I interview Rev. Roger Sonnenberg. We’ll discuss how to establish flourishing relationships through unconditional love and grace-filled lives.

What is a tradition? Why do traditions strengthen families and how can they help us make our faith a relevant part of our daily life? Join us today as we share ideas that your family can use to celebrate Thanksgiving and other holidays.

Why are many of our teenagers and young adults becoming atheists or agnostics in today's world? And why would an atheist become a Christian? Join us today as I interview Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies, a pastor and a former atheist. Today he's the regional director of North America for Lutheran Hour Ministries. We’ll hear about his journey from atheism to Christianity and we'll discuss how we can share our faith in Christ with others.

The apostle Peter was an impulsive fisherman when Jesus selected him to be one of his disciples. Peter, even after he became one of the 12 disciples, didn’t always think before he acted or spoke. Peter was taught and mentored by Jesus for 3 years after he said follow me. What leadership skills and personal qualities did Peter possess that led Jesus to select him? What were some of the impulsive things Peter did? What did Peter learn as he became one of the church leaders? Join us today as I present a Bible study entitled Fisherman to church leader - the Apostle Peter transformed by Christ.

What is Wicca? Why does Wicca, or witchcraft attract so many converts? What should we do if our daughter, wife, or another loved one gets involved? What are some of the warning signs that we should watch for? Why is tolerance so important among Wiccans? And how is the fact that Wiccans don’t believe in sin impact our ability to share our faith with a Wiccan? God’s Word warns us against divination and sorcery. Deuteronomy 18:10-12 says, “Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, casts spells, who is a medium or spiritualist or consults with the dead.” Join us today as we learn about Wicca and how we can shield our children, teens and loved ones from getting involved. Caroline Alexander is our expert guest today. She has an undergraduate degree in elementary education, and a graduate degree in theology from Boston College in Massachusets. She has researched and lectured on Wicca since the 1970s. Caroline has been a guest on many television and radio programs including On Mainstreet and Woman to Woman.