Veterans Community Project: Guest Kevin Jamison, COO/Co-Founder of Veterans Community Project discusses the needs of American veterans in Kansas City, many of which have been overlooked and resulted in homelessness. Kevin and his fellow veterans were compelled to care holistically for veterans experiencing homelessness and change the pattern. Learn more at veteranscommunityproject.org.

Adolescents and Abortion: Guest Dr. Michelle Cretella, President of the American College of Pediatricians, responds to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ statement that adolescents have the right to confidential care when considering an abortion. Learn more about the American College of Pediatricians at acpeds.org. Read the article "The Adolescent’s Right to Confidential Care When Considering Abortion" on the AAP website, and learn more at the American Academy of Pediatrics at aap.org.

Ohio Right to Life Responds to American Academy of Pediatrics Statement: Guest Katie Franklin, Director of Communications for Ohio Right to Life, responds to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ statement that adolescents have the right to confidential care when considering an abortion. Learn more about Ohio Right to Life on their website ohiolife.org. Read the article "The Adolescent’s Right to Confidential Care When Considering Abortion" on the AAP website, and learn more at the American Academy of Pediatrics at aap.org.

Guest Laura Montgomery, Director of Educational Resources for Lutheran Elementary School Association addresses questions about standardized testing in Lutheran schools.

Today’s program is an encore from April 20, 2016.

Guests Rev. Robert Paul, on the board for the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education as well as Pastor and Headmaster of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Roswell, New Mexico, and Joanna Hensley, CCLE Certified Teacher and Latin teacher for Wilson Hill Academy which is an online classical school based out of Austin Texas, talk about CCLE and what Classical Lutheran Education encompasses. Classical education is a different approach to education and it becoming more popular, especially for homeschool families. CCLE Teacher Certification is a fairly new thing but is a wonderful resources for all educators, both in the school and home setting. Learn more at ccle.org.

Camp CILCA: Guest Rev. Joshua Theilen, Director of Camp CILCA in Cantrall, Illinois, talks about the ministry of Camp CILCA and the wonderful opportunities for families and kids this summer. Learn more at cilca.org.

Deaconess Danelle Putnam, Serving the Lord in the Dominican Republic: Guest Deaconess Danelle Putnam serves the Lord in the Dominican Republic as a developmental disabilities outreach missionary. Learn more about Danelle’s work at lcms.org/putnam.

Oromo Evangelical Lutheran Mission Society: The Oromo Evangelical Lutheran Mission Society (OELMS) reaches Oromo-speaking immigrants in the US, an ethnic people group from Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia. Guests Demelash Youseph and Gamechu Olana talk about the mission of OELMS and how it reaches the Oromo-speaking immigrants with the good news of Jesus. Learn more at oelms.org.

Walcamp Outdoor Ministries: Guest Bill Indelli, Site Operations Director at Walcamp Outdoor Ministries and Retreat Center in Kingston, Illinois, talks about the ministry of Walcamp and what makes it a special and fun place. Learn more at walcamp.org.

Lutheran Island Camp: Guest Kenneth Erlandson, Executive Director of Lutheran Island Camp in Henning, Minnesota, talks about the ministry of Lutheran Island Camp and why families should visit this beautiful camp. Learn more at islandcamp.org.

Camp Wartburg: Guest Bob Polansky, Executive Director of Camp Wartburg in Waterloo, Illinois, talks about the ministry of Camp Wartburg and what makes this camp so unique. Learn more at campwartburg.com.

Lakeview Ministries: Guest David Vandercar, Executive Director of Lakeview Ministries in Seymour, Indiana, talks about the ministry of Lakeview Ministries and the unique opportunities at Camp Lakeview and Lakeview Villages. Learn more at lakeviewministries.com.

Camp Perkins: Guest Signe White, Executive Director of Camp Perkins in Hailey, Idaho, talks about the ministry of Camp Perkins and why Camp Perkins is a great place to spend time with family or friends! Learn more at campperkins.org.

Camp Omega: Guest Bob LaCroix, Executive Director of Camp Omega in Waterville, Minnesota, talks about the ministry of Camp Omega and how God’s love is shared with campers of all ages. Learn more at campomega.org.

Camp Concordia: Guest Dr. Craig S. Oldenburg, D.Min., M.S., DCE, Director of Camp Concordia in Gowen, Michigan, talks about the ministry of Camp Concordia and what makes their camp so unique and fun, like archery tag! Learn more at campconcordia.org.

Camp Lutherhaven: Guest Tim Jank, Executive Director of Camp Lutherhaven in Albion, Indiana, talks about the ministry of Camp Lutherhaven and why their camp is so special. Learn more at lutherhaven.org.

Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca: Guest Daniel Sanchez, Camp Director of Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca in Solon, Iowa, talks about the ministry of Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca and why it’s a great place for kids and families to spend time together. Learn more at campiodiseca.org.

March For Life Live

We talk with various guests who are in Washington, D.C., today for the 44th Annual March for Life about what the March means and what will be going on today. Katie Schuermann is an author of multiple novels and is marching with the LCMS group. Find her work at cph.org. Russell Gombosi, M.D., is a Pediatrician with American College of Pediatricians. Find them at acpeds.org. Deaconess Kim Bueltmann is Director of Campus Ministry for Concordia University Wisconsin, cuw.edu. Donna Harrison, M.D., is Executive Director of AAPLOG. Find them at aaplog.org. Rev. Michael Salemink is Executive Director of Lutherans for Life. Learn more at lutheransforlife.org.

Featured School: St. Paul Lutheran School in Hamel, IL

Guests Deaconess Lynnette Fredericksen, principal and teacher at St. Paul Lutheran School in Hamel - Worden, IL, and students Joseph, Anastasia, and Anna talk about what it’s like to be a student and teacher at St. Paul, and also what classical Lutheran education means for students and families. Learn more at school.stpaulhamel.org.

Lutheran Senior Services

LSS Bowling for WellnessIn their new time slot, Annmarie Wallis, and Lutheran Senior Services team members Susan Hutchinson, CASP Executive Director of Affordable Housing, and Angie Sutton, Coordinator of Events and Community Engagement, share the latest LSS news about Project Wellness. Learn more at lssliving.org/bowling/projectwellness.

Featured School: Metro East Lutheran High School

Guests Mrs. Katie Keily-Vann and Metro East Lutheran High School seniors Paige and Olivia talk about life at Metro East during National Lutheran Schools Week and the wonderful opportunities students have at the school. Learn more at melhs.org.

#NLSW17 Coast to Coast!

NLSW Coast To CoastGuests Hanne Krause, Principal 6-12th Grade, and Debbie Valentine, Elementary Principal at Trinity Lutheran School in Bend, Oregon, talk about the ministry at Trinity to the Bend community. Learn more at saints.org.

Guest Dina Vendetti, Principal at St. John Lutheran School in Dover, Delaware, talks about St. John and the wonderful children the school serves in the Dover area. Learn more at stjohnsdover.com/sjls.

Featured School: Trinity Lutheran, Jefferson City, MO

Trinity Jefferson CityGuests Mr. Steve Resner, 8th grade teacher at Trinity Lutheran School in Jefferson City, Missouri, and students Luke, Grant, and Becca, talk about being students at Trinity and what they hope to do in the future. Learn more at trinityjc.org/school.