After hearing that there were 57 languages spoken at his local high school, our guest asked this question, “How should our church respond?” Pastor Mark Hearn is Pastor of First Baptist Church in Duluth, Georgia one of the most diverse counties in America. Mark shares his passion for the Church to live out the Great Commission by reaching out to the people God has placed in our neighborhoods. Listen in to be inspired by how this congregation works at bringing the best from every culture, putting it into a Christ culture in their church.

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Are you fearful about what’s to come? Do you have confidence that you are ready to meet God? Ken and Deb invite you to listen in to a conversation that will offer assurance and hope for tomorrow. Dr. Paul Swets joins Ken and Deb to talk about The Coming Glory and offer what the Bible says about what is ahead and how to prepare for the glorious future for all those who place their faith and hope in Jesus. Find out how you can be sure of eternal life with Ken and Deb in the Morning.

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Do you find yourself leaning toward complaining or praising in stressful seasons? When dealing with anxiety in your day, how can you find peace? Bible Teacher Becky Harling says she has found that the power to overcome and be at peace has come from being intentional when it comes to praising God. Becky shares the two-step process of praise that will help us pivot to peace in stressful situations.

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We kick off July with a visit from our favorite Chef! Chef Stephanie Godke brings a recipe for summer gatherings, Summer Fruit Coffee Cake! Get ready to celebrate with a bang-up recipe for your Independence Day barbecues!

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How are care facilities handling life coming out of Covid? What are some ways that the media has misrepresented the pandemic’s impact on seniors living in a group setting? Friendship Manor President and CEO Ted Pappas joins Ken and Deb to talk about the many challenges of the pandemic for this not-for-profit care facility and how they’ve continued to care for residents. We also find out how we can come alongside this compassionate care facility in their time of need.

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As cultural values clash with Biblical truth, how is the church responding? Our guest says that for many churches the choice has been made to embrace cultural mores, forsaking Biblical truth. Lucas Miles talks about the importance of demonstrating Christlike love without compromising biblical truth. He shows how some of the greatest attacks on Christianity are coming from within and how the Church needs to return to scriptures for instruction on how to think and live.

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Christians around the world recently observed the Day of the Christian Martyr in remembrance of those who have not shrunk back, but they have gone to their death with courageous holding tight to their Christian witness. Todd Nettleton shares how we can come alongside those that are bold in their witness and suffering greatly because of their faith in Christ. Find out how we can partner with Voice of the Martyrs in prayer and by meeting practical needs for the persecuted church. 

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Pastor David Pendergrass of Hill Church in Kewanee joined Ken to cohost for the morning and he takes us to God's Word to share this week's prepared devotional thought. Remember, God isn't a cosmic genie, He is God and you can't manipulate Him.

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What do single parents without family or friends in the area do when they have an emergency? How does a family new to our community deal with a sudden need for child care? SAFE Families is a ministry that offers safe homes as volunteers open their homes to help families in crisis. Jessica Trowbridge gives us an update on this ministry and offer ways that you can get involved in serving families in our community.

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Raising a child with autism is both a challenge and an adventure, but our guest brings encouragement to not squelch the possibilities. Ron Sandison was diagnosed with autism at age seven and his parents were subsequently told all the things he would never accomplish. He went on to graduate from college with a master of divinity degree, have a career in the medical field, get married, and have a family. By writing his story along with the stories of other young adults with autism that are sharing amazing gifts and talents with the world today, he is hoping that they will give hope and a perspective change for those with autism and their families. Don’t miss this encouraging conversation as we consider Views from the Spectrum!

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