94.7 Fm The Word

Ron and Nancy Keller are authors of Marrying Again – 52 Devotions to Prepare Your Heart and Mind for Marriage after Divorce, a book recommended by the “94.7 FM The Word Book Club.”   Tom Moller interviews the authors about their personal experiences of marriage after divorce and their insights as professional marriage counselors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Ryan and Karen Burd are sisters who both formerly were addicts.  One was a drunk.   The other was a junkie.  They detail their subsequent journey of forgiveness and their escape from the tyranny of expectations.   Their appearance on “Along the Way” brings us up to date following the publishing of their book Warrior Sisters –  To help each other, they had to save themselves first.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cold Weather is about here, and the Severe Weather Shelter Network is ready along with church partners to open the doors overnight when temperatures plunge.   Lynn Ann Huizingh and Christy Smith from the SW Shelter Network join Mark McIntosh and Tom Moller to describe how the network works and how churches and volunteers can plug in to the ministry.   For more information, go online to http://www.SWShelterNetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much has changed in our culture over the 25 years of the Boundless Ministry.  Boundless host Lisa Anderson looks back over the ministry’s 25 years, and brings us up to date with the issues and pressures facing the Boundless community of young adults in their 20s and 30s.    More information online at http://www.Boundless.org  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian psychologist Dr. Chris Thurman notes “Jesus was the only perfectly sane person to ever walk the planet.”  It follows, as you cooperate with the Holy Spirit, you become enabled to press on to the mark of Christ’s psychological perfection.  Tom Moller interviews Dr. Thurman who is the author of Emotionally Healthy Christianity – Following in the Psychological Footsteps of Christ., a book recommended by the 94.7 FM The Word Book Club.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive Director of Denver Area YFC, Ken Allen, and Development Coordinator Madie Davis announce the opening of a new youth center in one of the most violent areas of Aurora.  YFC already has a Work in the area, so the new youth center will enhance and broaden what is already taking place. For more information, go online to http://www.YFCDenver.org  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An overarching message from the life of former TV Sports Announcer Mark McIntosh has been perseverance in the hardships of life.  The most recent hardship in the life of the founder of A Stronger Cord is a rare disease that has curtailed Mark’s availability to befriend and coach street-people who want to change their lives.  He tells about his organization’s agreement with Authentic Recovery Homes giving A Stronger Cord an even greater impact in helping more people into productive lives.  You can contact Mark McIntosh at Mark@SeekVictory.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Broseghini, Denver Area Ministry Coordinator for Child Evangelism Fellowship, shares evangelistic opportunities for churches, and training for adults who want to become effective in sharing Christ with children.  For more information, go online to http://www.ColoradoCEF.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Wilder from PreBorn gives the history and motivation of the PreBorn ministry,  and affirms the power of Ultrasound in convincing a mother contemplating abortion to change her mind. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATIONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse Magazine and Clubhouse Junior give parents ideas and projects that will help them pass their faith to their kids.  Jesse Floria, the Senior Editorial Director for the magazines, describes their impact. More information including subscription information online at http://www.ClubhouseMagazine.com and http://www.ClubhouseJr.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO Mark Hancock details the ministry, history, and growth of Trail Life USA since the Boy Scouts of America abandoned its boys-only history.  For more information, go online to http://www.TrailLifeUSA.com       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The only way a Christian can observe all Christ has commanded is to learn how to resist the world.  That includes those things of the world that so subtly influence our behavior that we don’t even notice them.  James Spencer’s book Christian Resistance – Learning to Defy the World and Follow Christ will help you ponder those areas where Christ is in the background of your life so you can intentionally return Him to the foreground.  The author talks with Tom Moller about the book, which is featured in the “94.7 FM The Word Book Club.”  In addition to this edited audio version, the full unedited video version of the interview can be seen by going to http://www.947fmTheWord.com and clicking the “94-7 FM The Word Book Club” icon on the homepage; you will have an opportunity to purchase the book at the end of the interview if you wish.    James Spencer is the president of the D.L. Moody Center.  For more information, go to http://www.UsefultoGod.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Houston Pastor Eric Huffman is part of a group of churches demonstrating the love of Jesus by reaching out to immigrants coming across the border.  He frankly agrees border politics and policies are terrible, but says we must reach out in Jesus’ Name to the people placed in front of us, regardless of politics.  (As an aside, he notes that 90% of those escaping from conditions in Central America are born-again.)  His group has produced a video documentary tracing the lives of 3 such immigrant families, which can be found at http://www.AcrossDocumentary.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Johnston, Culture and Policy Analyst for Focus on the Family, updates us on the homosexual and transgender agenda in America, and discusses what the Christian response, especially among parents, should be.    Resources are available through the “search” bar at http://www.FocusontheFamily.com, and http://www.TheDailyCitizen.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joannie DeBrito, a licensed counselor at Focus on the Family, offers a lot of good advice for parents helping their kids have a productive (and fun) summer vacation from school.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Mark McIntosh is the founder of A Stronger Cord, which reaches out to street people by befriending them, then walking with them and “coaching them up” as Mark likes to say.  He recently discovered he has a dangerous and rare disease.  He shares how he’s fighting the disease, which includes his “Spiritual Sixpack” of Scripture verses.    You can contact Mark by email at Mark@SeekVictory.com, and find out more about A Stronger Cord at http://www.SeekVictory.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reverend Terry Allan Christian compiled the book What Did Jesus Say? using only the words of Jesus – specifically, the words printed in red letters in the New King James Bible.  Terry emphasizes the fact that he is only the “compiler” of the book, not the “author.”  His intent is for you to imagine yourself walking alongside Jesus listening to Him speak seven life-giving messages to your heart.   What Did Jesus Say? is a book featured in the 94.7 FM The Word Book Club.  An unedited video version of the radio interview can be seen on http://www.947fmTheWord.com by clicking the “94.7 FM The Word Book Club” icon on the home page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney Theresa Lynn Sidebotham has written a handbook to help pastors, church leaders, and HR professionals navigate the response and investigation of all levels of allegations in a church or ministry, while handling things in a godly way and protecting the harmed.  The interview is a feature of the 94.7 FM The Word Book Club.   More information is available at http://www.TeliosLaw.com, http://www.TeliosTeaches.com.  The unedited version of the interview can be viewed at http://www.947fmTheWord.com and clicking the 94.7 FM The Word Book Club icon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art Ally is the founder of The Timothy Plan, a company which helps investors screen out investment opportunities that fund Biblically-irresponsible causes.  He describes how The Timothy Plan helps professional investment advisers as well as individual stock, mutual fund, and ETF investors assure their investments are Biblically responsible.    For more information, go to http://www.TimothyPlan.com or call 1-800-TIMPLAN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Connie Hagen describes a mental health crisis her daughter experienced, and discusses faith, mental illness, and the effect on her and her husband as healthcare professionals.  Connie is the author of Drinking the Cup You Are Served.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.