How can the community of first-century believers be an answer to some of the youth ministry issues today? Heather Quiroz will join Ken and Deb to talk about her faith journey and how she discovered that knowing the Jewish roots of our faith in Jesus provides a way forward in youth ministry discipleship. Join this fascinating conversation and hear how a life-changing experience in Israel was the spark for this transformative First Century Youth Ministry.

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For women who have lost a baby through miscarriage or stillbirth, the news that they are expecting again can bring about anxiety, fear, and doubt. How do you imagine a positive outcome after experiencing a pregnancy loss? Jenny Albers shares her experience with pregnancy loss and offers encouragement to moms who are expecting again after a loss in a new devotional, "Courageously Expecting, 30 Days of Encouragement for Pregnancy after Loss." Jenny offers insight for the mom that's expecting and for the family and friends that seek to comfort and encourage her. 

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Have you found peace and contentment in your aloneness? Author Bridget Gee invites singles on a "pilgrimage into holy aloneness." Bridget does not believe the destination is marriage but is found in a deeper journey into God's presence. This conversation will encourage each of us to know that wherever we are in our relationships we are wholly known, wholly seen, and wholly loved by our Creator.

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What is it that holds us back in our giving? How do we foster generosity? Moody Bible Institute Stewardship Rep. Gerad Hall concludes his series on stewardship teaching us how to foster a generous life. Gerad will share his own story of how he has been the recipient of generosity and how this example led him to desire to live a generous life. Gerad will show us how we can begin to strengthen this generosity muscle and view giving in light of God's abundance!

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Tis the season for all things scary, including movies. Should kids watch scary shows and movies? Focus on the Family's Plugged In movie reviewer Paul Asay outlines basic guidelines for navigating this genre, providing insight on how to determine if a movie is appropriate for your family and your child. Paul stresses the importance of having conversations about media in your home and takes us through how you might open the lines of communication and dialogue on media choices.

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It was over 500 years ago on this day that then monk Martin Luther nailed The Ninety-Five Theses to the Wittenberg church door sparking the Protestant Reformation. How did Martin Luther come to question the practices of the Catholic Church? What were some of the answers he discovered and how has that impacted our access to and study of God's Word? Dr. Todd Hains shares insights from his research on Martin Luther and offers a perspective that will have you approaching God's Word in a new and fresh way.

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Are you a list maker or the recipient of someone making lists for you? Scripture is full of lists and Dr. Jim Coakley will take us through some of them in his radio Bible Study Tools classroom on Ken and Deb in the Morning. 

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Do you have serious questions about the Christian faith? Are you seeking and searching? Are you doubting? Travis Dickinson says that this is perfectly normal and that pursuing our doubts can actually bring us to a place of greater faith. It's a conversation on the importance of asking the big questions as this pursuit is crucial to unwavering faith. Join this faith-building conversation with Ken and Deb in the Morning.

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How do you view the daily routines of life? Do find meaning in the necessary chores and mundane every day? Author Rachael Adams is challenging us to look at everything we do as those good works God has for us and they all have purpose and make a difference. God is very present in what we often call little acts of kindness and grace, and Rachael calls us to live out our purpose where God has planted us through the day and for His glory.

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There are many places around the world where the cost of being a believer in Jesus means hardship and persecution. Every other week Todd Nettleton introduces us to brothers and sisters that are standing courageously for Christ in the face of incredible suffering. Be listening for the latest news from the persecuted church along with ways to pray and encourage those that are suffering persecution because of their faith.

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