Family Shield

How do we begin the process of spiritual nurture in the home? How can we help our children and grandchildren learn to love God and grow in faith? What are some fun family activities and devotions that we can do with our children or grandchildren? Join us today as we talk about helping our children grow in faith. I’ll share some fun family devotions you can use in your home.

You’ve probably seen depictions of angels in popular tv shows and movies, and you’ve read about angel encounters. But really, most of these accounts often have little in common with the Bible’s portrayal of angels. How can you tell what is real and what isn’t?

Who was Nehemiah? What did he do? What can we learn about prayer and perseverance from his story in the Old Testament? What does God teach us about prayer in His Word? Why should we pray through life’s challenges? This is Kay Meyer, president of Family Shield Ministries and your host for today’s program. My guest today is Donna Pyle, author of a new Bible study - Perseverance: Praying Through Life’s Challenges.

So, you're going to a national Christian conference in Salt Lake City. You know you’ll have many opportunities to interact and get acquainted with Mormons while you're there. You want to find ways to witness to them as the Lord opens doors. What can you share with a Mormon when you only have a few moments? Today on Family Shield we’ll talk about how to respond and witness in love to those involved in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My guest today is Bill McKeever, President of Mormon Research Ministry.

What does the Family Shield Counter Cult ministry do? How are we helping individuals and their families? Join us today as I talk about this area of our ministry, and later do an interview with one of the families we’ve been serving.

Screen time is rapidly replacing family time, and for teens especially, it is hard wiring the way they connect with their world. Join us today as I interview Dr. Cathy Koch, author of Screens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World.

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Black Ministry provides encouragement, assistance, advocacy, and works with 35 LCMS districts, congregations and schools in minisrty to people of African-American descent and other ethnic cultures. It provides faithfulness to theology that is contextual and holistic, touching lives with the Gospel through mercy care. Today we’ll learn more about the LCMS and how it reaches and equips people to serve and witness in today’s world. My guest is Rev. Roosevelt Gray, Jr. He’s the director of the LCMS Black Ministry. [button link="https://www.lcms.org/how-we-serve/national/black-ministry" newwindow="yes"] Visit the LCMS Black Ministry Online[/button]

What has Jesus done for you? Why is He the head of the church? What does the Bible say about the Body of Christ and spiritual gifts? How are you gifted? How can you learn what your gifts are and how are you using your spiritual gifts in service? Join us today as we talk about spiritual gifts.

Do you think you can be a perfect Mom? Some women, before they had their children, think they can be. Then reality sets in as their young child throws a temper tantrum at the grocery store or in church. It's a fact -- all mothers struggle. We can't be the perfect mom. We don't have perfect kids, nor do we have the perfect husband, home, friend, or marriage. Join us today as I interview Jill Savage, an author, speaker, and the founder and CEO of Hearts at Home. We’ll discuss her book, No More Perfect Moms.

How can fathers build a positive and vital relationship with their sons? How can they help their sons become bold, courageous and empathetic men? Why is vulnerability important, and what should fathers tell their sons about life’s most important issues? Join us today as I interview Brian Becker and his son Jeff Becker. They’re the authors of Tender Lions: Building the Vital Relationship Between Father and Son.