Do you have friends or family that know very little of the Bible and you've been searching for a good overview of the message and themes of Scripture? Pastor and Bible teacher Colin Smith has written Fly Through the Bible which leads readers on a journey of discovery as they take in a big-picture landscape of God's story. Colin joins Seth and Deb to tell us about this new project and how this overview opens the Word of God to those who've never heard or read it.

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Have you experienced church hurt? How do you move from the anger, distrust, apathy, and heartache to reengage in faith and the local church? Pastor Joe Dobbins leads us in a conversation on why church hurt is so potent and hard to address.  Pastor Dobbins will encourage all of us to hold on to the hope that healing is possible and can begin today!

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What is the chief characteristic of the image of God in man? Pastor Ben Lovelady will answer this question in his prepared devotional teaching on Mornings with Seth and Deb. Ben Lovelady is the Pastor of First Baptist Church in Silvis. He will lead us through Scripture to show us how humility is the chief characteristic of the image of God in man and what that means for how we consider ourselves and our purpose in this world. 

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How can one church be a change agent for a whole community? The movie Sound of Hope: The Story of Possom Trot recounts the true story of Bishop and First Lady Donna Martin who cast a vision to their congregation to adopt the most difficult-to-place children in their local foster care system. Seth and Deb visit with the director, writer, and producer of the film Joshua Weigel to hear about this inspiring movie and the mandate for each of us to care for orphans. 

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How do we experience Shalom in an anxiety-ridden world? Author Tessa Afshar has learned lessons in her battle with anxiety that she shares in her new devotional The Rested Soul. Tessa joins Mornings with Seth and Deb, outlining some of what she has learned on her journey that will aid in cultivating a quiet heart even if your season of life is busy and chaotic. 

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Summer is a great time to rest and renew, but media can often get in the way of a true season of rejuvenation. If you are tired of watching your family default to scrolling on their phones, maybe it's time for a media detox. Focus on the Family's Director of Media and Culture Adam Holz joins Seth and Deb to talk about the role of screens in our lives and how to pivot to more face-to-face time with your kids or grandkids. Adam says none of us do it perfectly, but there is a way to have a better screen-life balance and he'll explore some small steps we can take in that direction on  Mornings with Seth and Deb. 

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How is God's economy different than man's? Faith and Finance Live's Rob West shares that one thing he's discovered from talking with listeners is that no matter how much money you have, money can be both a blessing and a burden. It all comes down to whether we are following the world's perspective on money or God's. Rob will help us think through how we view money and how knowing the role of money in God's economy frees us from the bondage and burden money can be in our lives. 

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Camp Hope is a retreat for our wounded military veterans and Thursday we will highlight a way for you to bless this special organization. Deb Bowen and Lori Boruff will join us to share about Hope for Heroes event at Lake Warren. This special day will be for the whole family and will include a bags tournament, message, music, and food with all proceeds helping wounded veterans attend Camp Hope!

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What is it like to travel to the farthest and darkest regions of the world to take God's audible word to people who have never heard the good news? Matthew Evans is a video producer with Faith Comes by Hearing who travels with the video team, capturing the transformative impact of the Audio Bible globally. Faith Comes by Hear shares these stories in a powerful new docuseries, Edge of the World. Matthew will share some of his journey of trekking impassable roads and dealing with restrictive governments to go to where the least reached and forgotten finally hear Scripture in their heart language  Don't miss these stories of transformation as we highlight Faith Comes by Hearing on Mornings with Seth and Deb. 

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Did you attend church last weekend? Have you shared your faith with a friend at a local coffee shop? In many places around the world, believers do not have the freedom to meet openly with fellow believers or have a public faith conversation without the threat of being arrested, jailed, or even losing their lives. Every other week Todd Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs shares stories of these courageous Christians, encouraging us to pray, write letters, or give to meet their needs. Join us for this family news time on Mornings with Seth and Deb. 

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