Friday, July 04, 2008
Ace Collins
Hosts: Char Binkley
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| From the moment the pilgrims landed on the shores of the New World, to the dark days following September 11, songs of faith have inspired, comforted, and rallied our beloved country. During Friday’s encore Mid-Morning, Ace Collins shares the "Stories Behind the Hymns That Inspire America" (Zondervan, ISBN# 0310248795). You’ll find yourself singing along with these patriotic favorites. |
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Thursday, July 03, 2008
People to People
Hosts: Char Binkley
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| Whether devastating health issues invade the lives of missionaries in Japan or a young woman in Ohio; God is present. Join Char and hear the stories of God’s faithfulness to Russ and Flossie Epley in the midst of Russ’ stroke and God’s goodness to Amber Metz as she faced a double-lung transplant. |
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Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Spots & Spotlights
Hosts: Char Binkley, Lynne Ford
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| Now you can enjoy the beauty of candles without the soot and fire hazard. Get the lowdown on Matchless Candles that flicker and smell like the real thing from Don DeWitt. Michele Zavatsky shares close-to-home vacation ideas that are easy on your gas tank. And Greg and Dilynn Puckett explain how they use photos of architecture, signs and everyday things to create strikingly beautiful Language Art. |
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Everything You Want to Know About eBay
Hosts: Lynne Ford
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| As gas skids past $4.00 a gallon and food prices continue to rise, Americans are looking for ways to earn extra cash. One answer is as close as your computer: eBay. Jim Griffith, eBay’s official dean of education, shares the simple how-tos for everyone from first-time users and experienced sellers to small business owners. |
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Monday, June 30, 2008
"The Healing Choice"
Hosts: Lynne Ford
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| Amid the devastation that follows a spouse’s sexual disloyalty, you need to know that you are not alone. God walks alongside you, offering comfort and a promise to transform the pain of the present into hope for the future. In "The Healing Choice" (WaterBrook Press, ISBN # 1-4000-7425-9), Susan Allen speaks these truths drawn from her own experience while offering step-by-step advice for rediscovering intimacy with God and finding the support you need to move toward genuine spiritual and emotional restoration. |
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Friday, June 27, 2008
Summer Skin Care
Hosts: Char Binkley
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| The summer sun works magic in turning our pale winter skin to a golden brown. But is there more than just a color change happening beneath the surface? During today’s Mid-Morning, Dr. Eastlund and Dr. Severinac discuss skin care, skin cancer, reconstructive surgery, and numerous matters of the skin. |
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
The Supernatural
Hosts: Char Binkley
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| Today’s culture is saturated with the supernatural. TV shows like "Medium" and "Lost" have “other worldly” themes, blurring the lines between good and evil. Marcia Montenegro, author of "Spellbound" (Life Journey, ISBN# 0-7814-4360-1), leads the panel of Char’s Mid-Morning guests as they encourage parents to be discerning and prepared to recognize whether the messages of the occult are influencing their children. |
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Open Phones!
Hosts: Char Binkley
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| It's been several weeks since Char has gotten to peek into your lives to see "what's happening with you." So it's time for open phone lines. During today's Mid-Morning Char invites you to call and chat about your summer plans. So get ready to call in and "Share with Char"! |
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
You Are Getting Sleepy…
Hosts: Lynne Ford
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| Sleep is foundational to your mental and physical health, yet most people treat sleep as a luxury, not a necessity. On today’s encore Mid-Morning, The Sleep Centers of Fort Wayne’s Dr. James Stevens and Farren Klopfenstein promote the invaluable importance of sleep and discuss various sleep problems and interrupters. |
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Monday, June 23, 2008
"The Relief of Imperfection"
Hosts: Lynne Ford
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| Joan Webb could have easily begun her book "The Relief of Imperfection" (Regal, ISBN# 0-8307-4481-7) with the confession, “My name is Joan Webb, and I’m a recovering perfectionist.” During today’s encore Mid-Morning, Webb explores the reasons why we strive for perfection, and provides real-life stories, combined with God’s Word, to help us step into the relief and rest of imperfection. |
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Friday, June 20, 2008
Raising Responsible Kids – Part 2
Hosts: Char Binkley
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| Chick Moorman, one of the world’s foremost authorities on raising children and author of "Parent Talk" (Fireside, ISBN# 0743236246) is joined on Friday’s Mid-Morning by Thomas Haller, a respected therapist for children, teens, and families. Together Chick and Thomas will unpack "The Attraction Principle" (Personal Power Press, ISBN# 0977232166), a practical strategy for parents and teachers to help children live their best lives to change the world. |
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
Raising Responsible Kids – Part 1
Hosts: Char Binkley
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| Chick Moorman, one of the world’s foremost authorities on raising children, skillfully gives simple and practical ideas on how to teach the most important people in your lives, your children! His two books, "Parent Talk" (Fireside, ISBN# 0743236246) and "Teaching the Attraction Principle to Children" (Personal Power Press, ISBN# 0977232166), are the foundation for the valuable concepts he will share during this two day series beginning Thursday on Mid-Morning. |
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Summer Book Giveaway
Hosts: Lynne Ford
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| It’s summer time and there’s nothing better than relaxing with a great book! Not sure what to read? No worries! Lynne and Char have some great picks for you to choose from…and we’re giving them to you FREE! What’s the catch? Just visit our Mid-Morning home page, click on the Summer Book Giveaway option for the book list, and choose which one you’d like (be sure to have a back up in mind in case your preferred book is given away before you call). Then call during Mid-Morning and tell us which book you want. It’s as simple as that! |
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
WisdomWorks with Dr. Mitchell Kruse
Hosts: Lynne Ford
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| If the noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding, as da Vinci once said, how much noble pleasure are you feeling these days? Dr. Mitchell Kruse explains why and how misunderstanding occurs and returns, again, to the book of Proverbs for wise advice on gaining understanding. |
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Monday, June 16, 2008
Dr. Ann Kulze
Hosts: Lynne Ford
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| Grilling is fun, easy, and tasty, but may be hazardous to your health. Dr. Ann Kulze explains why and shares simple steps for reducing grilling-connected health risks. The author of "Dr. Ann’s 10-Step Diet" (Greenleaf Book Group, ISBN # 0-9748328-0-4) also identifies twelve fruits and vegetables with negligible pesticide exposure and answers your nutrition questions. |
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Friday, June 13, 2008
"Do I Know God"
Hosts: Char Binkley
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| Do you ever find yourself wondering; is it really possible to know God? If so, you’re not alone. On today’s encore Mid-Morning, Tullian Tchividjian, author of "Do I Know God" (Multnomah, ISBN# 978-1-59052-936-2) and the grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham, shares how he struggled to come to faith personally even after growing up hearing the Christian faith preached to millions. Learn how Tullian’s spiritual quest brought him clarity and truth as he invites you to the same peace, joy and strength he experiences from knowing God. |
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Digging Deeper Panel
Hosts: Char Binkley
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| The ladies on our Digging Deeper panel are communicators from various walks of life. So naturally they find Robin Chaddock’s book, "How to Get A Smart Mouth" (Harvest House, ISBN# 0736921230), intriguing and applicable. During today’s Mid-Morning, they eagerly share the tools they have discovered for discerning when to speak up and when to stay silent while also exploring Robin’s advice on how to communicate wisely and clearly for building stronger and supportive relationships. |
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Practicing Hospitality
Hosts: Char Binkley, Lynne Ford
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| The apostle Paul reminds us we must all be “given to hospitality,” because it’s through open hearts, open hands and open homes that God shows His kindness and love. Our group of Mid-Morning guests will challenge your thinking about hospitality while providing practical tips for utilizing small spaces and sharing affordable and easy-to-fix dishes. |
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Dog Obedience Training
Hosts: Lynne Ford
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| Whether you’re thinking about getting a family dog or already have one who could use a little behavior modification, Canine Companion’s Susan Sharpe and Beth Hough have the how-to expertise you need. They’ll explain how to train your dog using positive instruction and behavior modification. Learn how to enjoy working together with your family dog for positive results. |
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Monday, June 09, 2008
Author! Author!
Hosts: Lynne Ford
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| Robin Jones Gunn’s SisterChicks head to England for the latest installment in the series, SisterChicks Go Brit (Multnomah, ISBN # 1-5905-2755-0). Meet the author of the hugely popular series on June’s Author! Author! that includes Newbery Award winner Gary Schmidt (The Wednesday Wars, Clarion Books, ISBN # 0-6187-2483-4); novelist Deeanne Gist (Deep in the Heart of Trouble, Bethany House, ISBN # 0-7642-0226-1); James Spiegel (Gum, Geckos and God, Zondervan, ISBN # 0-310-28353-9); and Lizabeth Duckworth, author of Bloom Before You’re Planted (Cook, ISBN # 0-9-7814-4413-2). |
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Friday, June 06, 2008
"The Power of Letting Go"
Hosts: Char Binkley
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| Are you living life to the fullest or do you always have a nagging feeling of disappointment and lack of contentment when it comes to your day in and day out activities? No matter what your circumstances, there is a sure way to overcomes life’s heartaches and face your tomorrows with hope and peace. Learn "The Power of Letting Go" (Multnomah, ISBN# 1-59052-598-1) during today’s encore Mid-Morning as life coach Pam Vredevelt gives biblical wisdom and step by step guidance for overcoming frustration, worry, disappointment, and painful wounds so you can move forward into the life of freedom God created for you. |
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Thursday, June 05, 2008
"Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture"
Hosts: Char Binkley
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| How can we effectively communicate with today’s kids in a postmodern culture where people are discovering and living out truth in radically new ways? Mary DeMuth, Pioneer Parenting expert and author of "Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture" (Harvest House, ISBN# 0-7369-1862-0), highlight the pitfalls of this new worldview during today’s encore Mid-Morning and demonstrates how you an use its strengths to enhance your relationships with your children and learn alongside of them. Discover how you can use this new way of thinking to cooperate with God’s work in your family and in the world! |
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