Family Shield

How often do you experience sorrow? How often can you experience sorrow and recover? How can you keep your heart from turning to stone when it's been wounded or broken? Is there a help that you can take that can take you from the depths of despair, the crushing blows of life, and never really live again? Well if you've asked those questions or are feeling down right now, you're not alone. We've all suffered; in fact that's our topic today as we talk to the author of a new book who's felt some of those same difficulties and challenges and he writes a book that he titled Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah.

What is the best way to study the Holy Bible? Which teaching methods are helpful for adults? What makes for the best learning for children? And are Christians studying the scriptures at all today? Our guest for today’s program is the Rev. Jason Boetcher, pastor of Trinity Family of Faith Lutheran Church in Basehor, Kansas.

As the Body of Christ, the Holy Spirit gives each of his children unique abilities and various gifts to further His Kingdom. Hear how God has blessed a group of Christians who have united to give for the benefit of others and for the sake of the Gospel of Christ. Rev. Art Klausmeier discusses stories of hope through the years, detailing how God has touched the lives of many who are dedicated to His mission at various organizations that he has been a part. As team members gave in abundance, God continues to replenish and multiply those gifts beyond expectation. These stories are a demonstration of God's ever-loving and ever-leading hand, and remind each of us that we too are able to serve Him in our own creative ways.

How can we help a relative or friend that has a disability? What can congregations do to help children and adults in Sunday school and church who have disabilities; and most importantly how do we help those with disabilities find their highest potential? Join us today as we talk about dealing with disabilities. My guest is Judy Redlich, host of Encounter for Bott Radio Network. She'll share challenges she has faced as a person with a disability.

What is foster care? Why might people want to become foster parents? Can people adopt children or youth through the Foster Care Program in the United States? What challenges do the children and new parents face when this occurs? Join us today as we learn about domestic foster care and foster care adoption. My guest today is Jennie Schroll. She's a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in adoption and foster care.

What should we say to Jehovah's Witnesses that come to our door, to those we meet at work, or to those who hand out Watchtower literature to us at the airport? Why is prayer and relying upon the Lord so important in this process? Join us today as I visit with Brian Pope. One of the ways he has witnessed to Jehovah's Witnesses is by asking, "Can I share my favorite Bible verse with you?" He'll then read and discuss 1 John 5:13 with them that says, "These things are written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you know that you have eternal life." We'll also learn some of his favorite talking points that include discussing the New Covenant, Jesus as our only mediator, why there is only one hope, and the Gospel. He always strives to build a positive relationship with them. He's the author of a new book entitled, What Do I Say to a Jehovah's Witness?

Lent is the time to remember the suffering Jesus endured to pay for our sins. In John 19:30 Jesus said, "It is finished." Then He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. After Jesus died soldiers came and broke the legs of the two men who were crucified with Him, but coming to Jesus, when they saw He was already dead, they did not break his legs. For these things came to pass that the scripture might be fulfilled - not a bone of Him shall be broken. Then Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus but a secret one for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate granted permission. And they bound his body with linen wrappings with the spices as is the burial custom of the Jews. Jesus rose from the dead and remained on Earth after His resurrection for 40 days according to Acts 1:3. During this time He appeared and spoke to many people including his disciples, the women, and once to 500 people at once. Join us today for the Family Shield Easter Special. My guest is Reverend Doug Griebenaw, the Mission Advocate for KFUO and The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

How does Jews for Jesus, a Messianic, international, nonprofit organization reach Jews with the saving Gospel message? How do Jews for Jesus missionaries get acquainted with Jewish people and build positive trusting relationships? And why did the Apostle Paul say in Romans 10:1 "Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved." Join us today as I interview David Brickner, Executive Director of Jews for Jesus. David has served with Jews for Jesus for over 40 years. He led branch offices in Chicago and New York, served as a missionary at-large, director of recruitment and missionary training before becoming the executive director. He has also written several books. He currently lives in San Francisco with his wife and daughter.

Jesus said ”I am the resurrection and the life, He who believes in me shall live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and Believes In Me shall never die.” Do you believe this? You know we spend a lot of time during Lent learning about the suffering and death of Jesus for our sins, but do we know as much about the words of Christ on the cross? That's our topic today on our Family Shield Easter special. My guest is Rev. John Cain, pastor of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Houston, TX, and co-host of Evangelical Life Ministries radio program.

Spiritual abuse has a devastating effect on people. Since a very high level of trust is often placed in spiritual leaders, it is expected that the trust will be honored and guarded. When trust is violated the wound is very deep. Sometimes the wound is so deep that the wounded person cannot trust even a legitimate spiritual authority again. Besides an unhealthy fear of and disillusionment with spiritual authorities, the spiritually abused person may find it difficult to even trust God. They may think, "How could He let this happen to me?" It is hoped that those who have been subjected to spiritual abuse will find this program a helpful tool in their journey to recovery from their spiritual wounds and find healing in their relationship with the Lord. Today I'll interview David Henke. He is a Christian apologist that specializes in issues of mind-control, spiritual abuse, and legalism. Besides being the author of The Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook, he is also the founder of Watchman Fellowship Inc.