Family Shield

What is Pentecost? Why do Christians believe Pentecost represents the birth of the church? What happened at Pentecost? What languages, or tongues, did the apostles and disciples speak in, and what did they say? Why is the Holy Spirit so important to us as Christians?

The soaring divorce rate indicates that great marriages don't just happen. All couples have conflict and disagreements. How do couples learn to fight fair and communicate effectively? Join us today as we discuss handling conflict and fighting fair. My guest is Marty Lindvedt, a Christian counselor.

What is spiritual warfare? How can Christians learn to stand firm and put on the full armor of God? How do we learn to resist the schemes of the devil and serve the Lord in all circumstances? Join us today as I intervew Rev. Michael Newman. Our topic - Spiritual Warfare in Today's Families.

What causes Christians who believe in Jesus to seemingly give up hope and take their own lives? How is mental illness involved? Why do so many people assume that Christians who commit suicide have lost their faith in Christ and are lost forever? And what does God's Word really say about sin and grace? My guest today is Rev. Peter Preus. He's the author of the book, And She Was a Christian: Why Do Believers Commit Suicide? In his book, he shares the story of his wife's suicide. During today's interview, we will find hope and help, especially for those that have experienced the suicide of a loved one.

Recently someone asked me why Family Shield Ministries exists. Another way to say this is why do we do what we do? It's simple -- it's all about Jesus. Today we'll talk about Jesus, who He is, and what He's done for you and me.

Host Kay L. Meyer with guest Vicar Alex Schrader Why would a husband and father with over 18 years of experience in the information technology field decide to attend Concordia Seminary to become a pastor? How did the Lord guide this family as they made this decision? What does becoming a pastor involve, and how has it impacted his family? Join us today as I interview Vicar Alex Schrader. He's in his third year at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis.

Nothing is more inspiring than witnessing a married couple that has been together for decades still in love and enjoying life together. But in a culture that continuously seems to devalue marriage, how does a couple stick together? What does it look like to thrive in a marriage in the second half of life? And how does a couple navigate the many life changes and challenges that this season of life can bring? Join us today as I interview Harold Myra. He is the coauthor of Married And Still Loving It: The Joys and Challenges of the Second Half. He served as the CEO of Christianity Today International and has taught writing and publishing at Wheaton College Graduate School in Wheaton, IL.

How does the mission of God get carried out in today's world? How can congregations emerge from their buildings, programs, and institutions and effectively engage their communities with the power of the Gospel? What are the eight hinges that help open church's doors into their community? Join us today as I interview Rev. Terry Tieman, Executive Director of Transforming Churches Network. We'll talk about the book, Hinges: Opening Your Church's Doors to the Community.

What is post-traumatic stress disorder, how is it diagnosed, and how is it treated? My guest today is Chaplain Steven Hokane, the Assistant Director of Ministry to the armed forces for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. His military service has taken him to Southwest Asia, Cuba, Bosnia, Germany, Denmark, and Alaska, as well as state side assignments. He participated in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, has provided pastoral care for deployed service members throughout the world. Our topic today is post-traumatic stress disorder.

How is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints dealing with touchy topics about their history that Mormon members can now so easily obtain on the Internet? What did the LDS Church believe and teach about race and the priesthood? What do they teach about polygamy? And do they really believe that man will become like God? Join us today as I interview Bill McKeever, President of Mormon Research Ministries.