How would our life be different if we'd all adopt an attitude of thanksgiving? If you need more gratitude and less grumble, listen in to this teaching with Pastor Ed Hedding. Pastor Ed takes us deeper into Psalm 100 paving a path of action for us with the foundation of our attitudes. Start your day with this call to worship and thanksgiving on Ken and Deb in the Morning!

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Is missions an outdated idea? Is it time for global believers to do the job in their own countries with minimal Western involvement? Steve Richardson says we don't need to fear these questions, but we do need to seek solid biblical answers. Steve is a missionary kid and will share some of the myths surrounding missions today. He will draw from Scripture, history, and his own experience to answer the skeptic, deepen our understanding of the call to missions, and be part of God's grand design!

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Do you turn to food for comfort or to soothe a hurt?  While food is essential and a blessing, it can become a stronghold in our lives. Podcaster and author Barb Raveling shares her struggles with turning to food to fill her emotional tank and how she found freedom and renewal. Barb talks with Ken and Deb about the process of renewing her mind which has transformed her desires and has given her freedom from turning to food in response to life's challenges. She'll offer hope that living by design and not desire is the path to freedom.

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On this Veteran’s Day as we honor and show gratitude for the men and women that serve our nation, we also recognize the wounds that so many of these warriors carry that we cannot readily see. Army Veteran Fernando Arroyo will be sharing about his struggle ranging from PTSD, drug addiction, and homelessness. We will hear how God’s loving hand never stopped reaching for Fernando. Now Fernando works with veterans providing pastoral counseling; walking alongside them with the goal of ending veteran suicide. 

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The Midterm elections are over and the results are revealing what Americans believe about abortion. Focus on the Family Life Issues Analyst Nicole Hunt will take a closer look at the ballot initiatives in those states that voted on life issues and how the results show that there is still much work to do regarding the sanctity of life.  Nicole also provides some action points for each of us as we affirm the value of human life in our community. 

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It's natural to say, "I want to get outta here," when life gets rough, but there is a better hope-filled direction and we're talking about it with Pastor Rush Witt. Rush has experienced the desire to escape in his own life and counseling and explores with us some of the reasons we want to run. Rush encourages us to choose God's way of escape and how we can courageously depend on God when life is too much.

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If you are hosting Thanksgiving and you're concerned about the cost, Chef Stephanie Godke has some cost-saving, not flavor-saving, ideas! Listen in for some strategies that will make the holiday more affordable and then as a bonus, a yummy savory sweet turkey leftover dish that doesn't taste like Thanksgiving take 2.

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The Chosen has brought the story of Jesus alive to millions and a new season is coming soon to the big screen! Wednesday we visit with Amber Williams who portrays Tamar and will share some of her personal stories as part of the cast and also highlight those moments that have impacted her life and faith. Get a behind-the-screen look at this popular series that has brought the Bible to life on Wednesday's Ken and Deb in the Morning!

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Every other week on Ken and Deb in the Morning Todd Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs drops in with the latest news stories and testimonies from the persecuted church. Be listening to hear specific prayer requests and concerns from our brothers and sisters that live in areas of the world where Christians suffer and pay a great price for following Jesus Christ. Also, be encouraged as we hear how the gospel is being preached and how the Church is growing in some of the darkest places in the world.

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The National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is fast approaching, and there’s still time to share the love of Jesus Christ by packing a shoebox! On Tuesday we have the joy of talking with a shoebox recipient on Ken and Deb in the Morning! Veronica Miranda received a shoebox while living in an orphanage in Mexico. Veronica shares her story and how God used a message she received in the Operation Christmas Child gift.  Learn how God can use you to share hope and joy with children around the world through Samaritan Purse’s Operation Christmas Child by listening to this full-circle story!

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