A 2022 Lifeway Research study revealed that stress is the number one challenge for over 60 percent of pastors, so how can pastors and congregations help to lessen that burden? Former Pastor Mark Dance experienced a time of depression and burnout and launched the Care4Pastors Network and Lifeway Pastors. Mark has written a guide for pastors on leading a resilient life and ministry in his new book, Start to Finish. Listen in for encouragement on tempering expectations and building balance in life and ministry on Friday's show!

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The group Unspoken with special guest Ryan Dail will be coming to Fulton, Il, next weekend! Ken and Deb visit with John Dail about the music and ministry of the Unspoken Band and the details of the June 16 concert. If you enjoy their classics like Love is Everything We Need or their latest, God Help Me, you won't want to miss experiencing their upcoming live concert!

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Need a new recipe for that luscious summer fruit? Chef Stephanie Godke stops in and offers a new recipe for turnovers that will delight your family and friends this summer! Learn more about the stone fruits, how to choose them and use them in this visit with Chef Steph!

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We recently remembered those who gave their lives for freedom's cause and this week on our Voice of the Martyrs Update with Todd Nettleton we'll hear about a special Hearts of Fire Virtual Event where you can hear from four courageous women who have suffered greatly for the cause of the gospel. Todd will also update us on Susanna Koh, wife of kidnapped pastor Raymond Koh, as she employs the legal system to gain information and closure regarding her husband's disappearance and we'll hear a remarkable report of the work of God in a closed country where persecution is lessening! Join with us as we find cause for rejoicing and praise along with areas of concern and prayer in this update with Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs. 

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Summer vacation is officially here for kids across the Quad Cities, so how do we keep our children and teens active and healthy during their summer break? Counselor Joannie DeBrito gives us a host of ideas for summer fun that promote mental and physical health. This conversation will arm you ahead of hearing "I'm bored"  with strategies that are creative, full of adventure, and away from too much screen time. 

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Do you have a wedding in your family this summer? What are some ways that parents can set young couples up for success? Dr. Greg Smalley offers tips and last-minute advice for brides and grooms and their parents on Tuesday's show. Listen in to hear how to survive the jitters and how parents can fully embrace their new son or daughter-in-law and make them part of the family.

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What kind of prayers should we be praying? Why is it important to know the difference between "wants and needs" when it comes to bringing our requests to God?  Pastor Gerad Hall continues his series on the parables of Jesus sharing essential lessons on prayer. Listen and be challenged to grow beyond the safe prayers to be audacious in our asking and confident that God hears and answers our prayers. 

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How do believers know, "test and approve", what God's will is for them? Does God have a plan for every person? If you are grappling with the next step, Tim Outlaw has put together twenty-one core issues that help us discover God's unique purpose.  Tim will guide us through some of these issues in this conversation on Ken and Deb; telling his story and desire to help you find, God's Plan for You.

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Have you ever been left out? Did you strive to belong in Middle School, but instead you were overlooked?  Author Heather Holleman has written a new book for middle schoolers that captures that longing to be "in" when you are left "out." Heather follows the story of 7th grader Elita Brown, who is left without a seat at the popular lunchroom table, and the drama that follows when she is terrorized by the meanest girl in school.  Heather Holleman will talk about her story, its inspiration, and how it mirrors the tough middle school experience so many tweens face. Heather will leave us with the truth of Ephesians 2:6 that Elita discovers and is true for all who place their faith and trust in Jesus. 

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How did one man find joy on death row? Pastor Dewey Williams shares his personal struggles before getting involved in a prison ministry along with the discovery and transformation he experienced because of the relationships with men on death row. Join in the experience of Pastor Dewey as tells of the joy-filled believers on death row and how they taught him to make the most of every day on our own death row. 

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