Family Shield

What is trauma? What types of events cause trauma? What are some of the warning signs to watch for, and how do we learn to cope and eventually recover from trauma? Join us today as we discuss dealing with trauma. Today my guest is Dr Marie Yvette Seltz, director of Candescent Counseling and Coaching.

How do we learn more about God's Word? Whether you are new to the Bible or have been reading and studying it for years, you'll want to listen to today's Family Shield program. We'll talk about 10 questions we should ask every time we read the Bible. Why are questions so important, and how will asking these questions help us understand and personally connect to the Bible as we read it? My guest today is Reverend Andrew Jones. He's the author of Ten Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible. He enjoys writing, hiking, and adventuring with his wife Stephanie. He has served the church on three continents including as a campus pastor, international mission work, Professor of Preaching, and today as a parish pastor in the San Francisco bay area.

How can we improve our prayer life? Why should we pray more and worry less? Join us today on Family Shield as we learn what the Bible says about prayer, discuss how to improve our prayer life, help our children learn to pray, and share stories of how God answers prayers.

God created the family and He wants parents to raise their children to know and love the Lord. Today is the Family Shield Father's Day Special - Why are fathers so important to their children? Why is it important for fathers to learn to say “I'm sorry; will you forgive me?” And how do fathers help their children grow spiritually and become disciples of Christ? My guest today is Reverend Brian Weaver. He's pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Hurst Texas and the host of The Average Disciple.

The Bible has endured for generations, been shared around the world, and is still the best selling book of all time. The Museum of the Bible located in Washington DC is a 430,000 square foot building that preserves an abundance of rare and fascinating artifacts. Today we’ll learn about the Museum of the Bible—its mission, four pillars, and about the biblical cannon. My guest today is the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kloha, the Chief Curatorial Officer. He previously served 18 years as Professor of New Testament at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and earned his PhD from the University of Leeds.

Family Shield Ministries' board of directors unanimously approved taking over the ministry of Faith Family Reunion at its March 2023 board meeting. Faith Family Reunion has ministered to parents and grandparents that had adult children raised in the church but have turned away from their faith in Christ. It was founded by Paula Isakson. Paula was away from the faith for 25 years. Thankfully she has recommitted her life to Christ and his church. During those 25 years, her parents prayed fervently for her, maintained a positive relationship with her, made sure she knew they loved her, and gently reminded her of God's love through Christ for her. My guest today is Paula Isakson. She has a heart for parents that have adult children that have left the faith, and a wealth of experience helping parents of prodigal children. Today we'll learn more about Faith Family Reunion.

How can a coffee shop be used to introduce people to Christ? How can we as Christians learn to open up conversations and build trusting relationships with those we meet in our community? Join us today as I talk with Reverend Mark Femmel, a member of the Family Shield Ministries board of directors and pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Maryland Heights, Missouri. We'll learn about Higher Ground Coffee Shop at Zion and we’ll learn what Rev. Femmel does as a volunteer police chaplain for the St Louis County and the Maryland Heights Police Department.

Has technology taken over your home? In this digital age children spend more time absorbed in screens and less time playing outside, reading a book, or enjoying family. With Screen Kids you'll become empowered to make positive changes in your children's lives, discover how to take back your home from an over-dependence on screens, and learn to teach the five A+ skills that every child needs to master – affection, appreciation, anger management, apology, and attention. This updated edition features interactive assessments and the latest research so you can best confront the issues technology creates in your home. Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World is co-authored by Arlene Pelicane and Dr Gary Chapman. Arlene is my guest today. She's a mom, popular speaker, and author of several books. She has been a featured guest on The Today Show, Fox and Friends, Focus on the Family, and Family Life Today. Arlene lives in San Diego with her husband and their three children.

Explore who God is, what He does, and what He promises in His Word as we talk about Promised Rest: Finding Peace In God's Presence. As you study this book it will draw you closer to God's real and present peace through His Word. Michelle Diercks, the author, uses personal stories, scripture, and devotional reflections to help the reader understand the names and traits of the Lord and encourage them in their faith journey. Promised Rest encourages you to rest your heart in the promises of God who chose you and gives you His peace, now and forever. Michelle has taught God's Word as a director of Christian education, and volunteer for over 35 years. She and her husband are the parents of two sons and live in Iowa. She's also the podcast host of Peace in His Presence.

In our culture of sound bites it's easy for Jesus' words to be taken out of context and misunderstood. What do we make of these challenging words? Jesus Said WHAT? is a book written by Christopher Kennedy. The book brings clarity to 15 of Jesus' most difficult teachings on topics such as money, family relationships, and consequences for sin. Each chapter explores one teaching of Jesus by looking at His full treatment of the topic, parallel passages throughout the Bible, and the Biblical context to help you come to a faithful and faith enriching understanding of His words. Jesus doesn't always tell us what you want to hear but He always tells you what you need to hear, and even the hard words are a gift given to you in love. Christopher Kennedy is a writer, podcaster, and the pastor of a large congregation in San Antonio, Texas. He and his wife have four children.