How would your perspective on life change if you spent your workday alongside people living out their final days on Earth? Gifted storyteller Bryan Crum has listened to hundreds of stories as a hospice chaplain and shares how they have radically changed his perspective on life. Bryan shines a light on our unique design, encouraging us to take an internal expedition to discover God's purpose and take time in every season to picture our futures. 

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Have you experienced a God whisper, that still small voice calling you to follow Him in a faith adventure? Kathy Izard has heard that call from God that led to Charlotte's first permanent, supportive housing for the chronically homeless. In her new book Trust the Whisper, she shares many compelling stories of ordinary people stepping out in faith in response to God's call. You will be inspired and challenged by these good works God has purposed for His children and Kathy will highlight one story that will keep us all from saying, "We're too old!" 

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What does the world desperately need today? What are your needs as you listen in to Moody Radio Quad Cities? Does the word "hope" come to mind? With all the chaos, confusion, and uncertainty in our time, a daily need is to be reminded of the sure and certain hope we have in Jesus. This gospel hope is shared each day on Moody Radio and on Friday, we'll hear how that hope is saving and encouraging lives as we visit with Dr. Mark Jobe, President of the Moody Bible Institute. Hear how the ministry of Moody Radio is having gospel impact and how you can be a part of this much-needed communicator of hope!

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What's a creative way to give generously to your church or favorite not-for-profit and save on taxes? Faith and Finance Live's Rob West schools us on asset-based giving on this segment on Mornings with Seth and Deb. Learn how your big gains on the stock market can reap big gains for Kingdom work!

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Who are some of the most vulnerable people in our world today and how can we be agents of hope and help to them? Lana Silk from Transform Iran will be joining Seth and Deb to discuss how we can provide practical aid, a sense of community, and the hopeful message of Jesus Christ to some of the most vulnerable people in the world today, refugees. Lana will discuss a few common misconceptions about refugees and the reality that becoming a refugee is rarely a choice, but a last resort. On this World Refugee Day let's learn together how to show love and respect to the foreigners among us and respond with compassion to the world's refugees. 

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Our favorite local Chef Stephanie Godke will usher in the first day of summer by sharing two of her favorite summer salads and give us some tips for summer entertaining! In addition to her special summer recipes, a well-known Quad City celebrity will join the conversation to share a story and a recipe from the recent Aledo Rhubarb Fest!!

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Optimism for gospel impact burgeoned in1991 when the Russian government invited the Christian Bridge mission to explore bringing Christian faith and morality to Russia. Author Philip Yancey was in that delegation that traveled to Russia with Mission Eurasia founders Peter and Anita Deyneka to respond to this remarkable open-door window. Fast forward to 2024 and we wonder, “What went wrong?” Philip Yancey and John Bernbaum, who founded and led the Russian-American Christian University, examine the brief span from 1991 to 2000 when Westerners and Christians were welcome in Russia and explore what went wrong in their new book. Philip Yancey explores this question offering historical and spiritual perspectives to what is happening in Russia and Ukraine and how we can support our suffering brothers and sisters in Christ.  

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What is it like to follow Jesus in some of the most dangerous and difficult places for Christians around the world? Every other Wednesday we hear those stories from the persecuted Church with Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs. Join this segment with Todd to get caught up on the latest news from the persecuted church and learn about a special day coming up at the end of this month to remember those who have given their lives for the cause of Christ. 

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Middle School is hard enough without adding a move to a town with a population near nothing. That is the setting for Ben Washington Is.. Newbie On the Block,  a new Moody Books fiction release for your middle schooler. Author Jasmine Mullen will join Seth and Deb to introduce us to this new story highlighting themes of friendship, faith, and finding God in the hard spaces of life. We'll round out the conversation by talking a bit about Jasmine's musical heritage and band!

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Why is the number of young people choosing to marry going down? What can be done to encourage young couples to marry? Pastor Ed Hedding has the answer from God's Word as he unpacks why marriage works in this prepared devotional teaching. Take time to be encouraged and excited about God's blueprint for marriage and family!

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