Members of Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Chesterfield, Missouri share stories from their 25-year tradition of engaging their community with the nativity narrative in an interactive walk-through drama. Learn more about Lord of Life Lutheran Church and details about the performance at lordoflifelcms.org.

Rev. Duane and Elizabeth Meissner serve the Lord through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) as missionaries in Belize. In this role, Duane’s unique and exciting objective is to plant the very first Lutheran churches in that country! He also works to support LCMS human care and mercy projects in the country. Pastor Meissner talks about the people he’s been able to witness to and how God’s Word has taken root in the people he’s met. Learn more about the Meissners, including how to support their work, at christinbelize.com and lcms.org/meissner.

Guest Rev. Anthony Oliphant, pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois, talks about how children can actively listen to sermons and how parents can help and encourage their children. Adults without kids can try these ideas, as well! Today’s program is a rebroadcast from December 13, 2016.

Today we talk with Dr. Alma Golden, MD, a pediatrician from Temple, Texas, whose career included private practice, healthcare administration, and national and international public health policy. Dr. Golden is a mother and grandmother. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from March 22, 2016.

Home educators, Amanda Markel and Jackie Meyer return to Faith & Family to share their ideas for family activities during Advent. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from December 2, 2014.

Guest Emily Woock, Director of Parish Music at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois, shares about why music literacy is an important skill for children to have. Emily also talks about resources for parents to help teach their children about music literacy, including children in worship, and the importance of teaching children about worship and our rich Lutheran liturgy. Find the CD “Keeping the Beat” and other early childhood music resources from GIA Publications.

Guest Rev. Chad Hoover, Theology Department Chair and Director of Integrated Campus Ministry Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, discusses the 1983 Christmas classic film, The Christmas Story. Today’s program is an encore from December 21, 2015.

Guest Melissa Hoffman, RD, with Lutheran Senior Services, discusses nutrition for older adults. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from April 14, 2016.

Guests Jeannine Liebmann – Therapist serving as EAP Counselor and Consultant with H&H Health Associates, Inc, Leah S. Sieveking – now Assistant to the President for Mission Advancement for the LCMS Missouri District, and Bev Gruenwald – Director of Early Childhood Ministries at Abiding Savior Lutheran School in St. Louis, discuss practical ideas for raising children to be grateful and charitable. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from December 1, 2015.

How can you travel with children over the holidays and maintain your sanity? Guest Jackie Meyer discusses how to be prepared for traveling with children, and guest Amanda Markel talks about family Advent activities. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from November 20, 2013.