Lessons from Living

As we begin a new year, Beth refuses to allow those negative things plaguing our country--censorship, selected curation and dissemination of information, and calls to "lower our expectations" to define our America.  She challenges her audience to not fall into complacency regarding these aberrations, but to join her in maintaining great expectations for a great country.

As we begin a new year, Beth refuses to allow those negative things plaguing our country--censorship, selected curation and dissemination of information, and calls to "lower our expectations" to define our America.  She challenges her audience to not fall into complacency regarding these aberrations, but to join her in maintaining great expectations for a great country.

A child grows up thinking the life she leads, in which she is abused nearly daily, and used as a commodity by those she trusts, is the way everyone lives.  Around 200,000 children are exploited by sex traffickers in the United States annually, and nearly 50% of these victims suffer at the hands of family they know and love.  This is familial sex trafficking, and if you think it couldn’t be happening where you live, think again:  this kind of evil has been reported in all fifty states, and across socioeconomic lines.  Our guest this week is a brave young woman who was the victim of familial sex trafficking for 26 years of her life.  While many would suffer in silence, she has opted to offer her story as education for others, and advocate on the behalf of victims, so that we all work together to end this scourge in our society.

Jeff Le knows something about Afghanistan, having worked and served there, alongside Afghani friends and allies.  We discuss the withdrawal, the peril his friends remain in, the future of Afghanistan, and refugee life, seen through the eyes of a man whose family exited Vietnam during Saigon's fall.

Kristy Thomas has encountered adversity in life, but counters it with positivity and a plan.  As an independent woman who values relationships, she has traveled extensively, maintained interesting hobbies, and generously shared her time and talents with others. Kristy is nothing short of fascinating!

In this highly charged political climate, it has become more difficult than ever before to seek out common ground.  Beth discusses our charge as followers of Jesus, or simply someone seeking peace, and offers a way forward in our quest to love our neighbors.

As we near the anniversary of Karen Stover Graham's passing, Beth remembers her sister-in-love, and shares what lessons from living Karen taught everyone blessed to know her.

Josh and Meagan Smith have brought their "mission-mindedness" home with them from the mission field, to continue their work as disciples in a more familiar terrain.  What does living a mission-minded life look like, stateside?  We explore what it means to listen to the Holy Spirit, how to continue ministering with small children, what brings them hope in today's contentious world, and so much more!

Seventy-six year old Jay Conner teaches us how to be active in both body and mind, by focusing on "not letting the old man in."

Having educated children by homeschooling, and both public and private schools, Beth shares her perspective: with all eyes on education in the nation, it's time to rethink our present system, with only our children's best interest in mind.