LoveTalk Network

Is America worth showing up for?

On this timely episode of LoveTalk Network, Cathy Endebrock and Coach Kerri Brinkoeter sit down with Christian apologist, author, and cultural analyst Dr. Alex McFarland to talk about why voting is not just a civic privilege—it’s a spiritual responsibility for followers of Christ.

With midterm elections upon us, many believers feel discouraged, overwhelmed, or convinced their single vote doesn’t matter. Dr. McFarland challenges that mindset with clarity and urgency, explaining:

Why only a small percentage of the church typically votes—and why that must change

How to evaluate candidates through a biblical worldview instead of media narratives or personalities

Why the issue of life is foundational, and why voting for pro-abortion candidates is a serious matter for Christians

Practical questions every voter should ask before stepping into the ballot box

Why close races (sometimes decided by a handful of votes) prove your single vote and engagement truly matters

You’ll also hear a strong call to stewardship, a reminder that freedom requires tending, and practical encouragement to grab friends, research candidates, and show up.

Find Dr. McFarland’s “10 Questions Every Voter Should Ask” at alexmcfarland.com.

If this conversation stirred you, like, subscribe, share it with a friend, and most importantly—Go Vote. Your voice matters and America is worth showing up for!

What does it really mean to be a woman of influence in America today?

On this episode of Love Talk Network, Coach Kerri and Cathy welcome Kim Miller, Founder and President of America’s Women. Together they unpack the tension between the Proverbs 31 woman and modern cultural messages about womanhood—and why God never called women to stay small.

Kim shares her powerful personal journey to faith, how a small text group of eight women in 2020 grew into a movement of nearly 40,000, and the practical tools she’s giving women across the country:

• Why women determine elections (and the shocking voting gap between men and women)

• The “You + 2” challenge – one simple way to multiply your impact

• How to stay informed without becoming angry or overwhelmed

• SALT groups: Strategically Advancing Love & Truth

• Why midterm elections matter more than most Christians realize

• Practical next steps: newsletters, voter guides, school boards, and praying for legislators

Whether you’re distracted, discouraged, or already fully engaged, this conversation will equip you to rise up with strength and dignity—smiling at the future—exactly as Proverbs 31 describes.

Connect with America’s Women:

americaswomen.org

Helpful resources mentioned:

MyFaithVotes.org • iVoterGuide.com

Is your money working as hard as you are… or is it just sitting there hoping for the best?

On this episode of Love Talk Network, Coach Kerri and Cathy sit down with Craig Larson and Justin Garcia of Larson Financial Advisors for a full financial health checkup. Using the simple HEALTH acronym, they break down what real financial wellness looks like—beyond just “making more money.”

You’ll discover:

• H – Holistic Wealth: Why looking at one account at a time keeps you stuck

• E – Efficiency & Taxes: How smart tax planning (not just tax prep) keeps more of what you earn

• A – Asset Allocation & Risk: Matching your investments to your risk personality (not just your age)

• L – Legacy & Estate: The costly mistakes families make when they put this off

• T – Transition & Retirement: Why a big portfolio isn’t the same as a successful retirement

• H – Habits & Next Steps: Practical first moves (including the power of the first $100k)

Whether you’re just starting out, running a business, or heading toward “work optional,” this conversation gives clear, faith-rooted next steps you can actually use. Craig and Justin also explain the difference a true fee-only fiduciary makes—and how to get a free, no-obligation consultation.

Resources mentioned:

Larson Advisors → larsonadvisors.com | 512-910-2722

What does it mean to serve when serving comes at a cost?

In this powerful episode of Love Talk Network, Kathy Inderbrock and Coach Carrie Brinkader sit down with Bishop Daniel, President of GFA World, for a raw and hope-filled conversation about the global Church — the courageous servants who bring food, water, medical care, and the love of Christ to the most vulnerable… and the dying saints who risk everything to follow Jesus.

You’ll hear:

The shocking reality of Christian persecution (1 in 7 believers worldwide face high levels of it)

Why national missionaries are so effective in unreached places

The remarkable story behind GFA World’s 300+ bed tertiary hospital rising in Kigali, Rwanda

How practical compassion (water wells, literacy, medical care, Christmas gift distributions) opens hearts to the gospel

A theology of suffering that most Western Christians have lost

Why following Jesus will always cost us something — and why that cost is worth it

Bishop Daniel also shares the free book Revolution in World Missions (over 4 million copies in print) that he says will “ruin your life” in the best possible way.

In this powerful episode of LoveTalk Network, Coach Kerri and Cathy sit down with Brian Gibson of Kairos Prison Ministry.

Brian spent eight years in a Texas prison. Halfway through his sentence, he attended a Kairos weekend — not as a volunteer, but as a participant. What he experienced there completely changed his life. For the first time, he felt God’s unconditional love in a real and personal way. The anger and isolation that had defined him were replaced with a desire to serve.

Today, Brian has been a Kairos volunteer for 15 years and now serves as the Fundraising Chair and New Starts Coordinator for the state of Texas. In this conversation he shares:

-What a Kairos weekend actually looks like

-The ministry’s powerful motto: “Listen, Listen, Love, Love”

-Incredible stories of transformation (including rival gang members and a young football player)

-How Kairos also serves the families of the incarcerated and youthful offenders

-Practical ways anyone can get involved — even if you’ve never stepped foot in a prison

You’ll also hear about the first annual Kairos of Texas Golf Tournament coming up on October 20th.

Whether you have a personal connection to incarceration or simply want to understand how God is moving behind prison walls, this episode will leave you encouraged and inspired.

Learn more / Get involved: kairostexas.org

In this powerful episode of LoveTalk Network, Coach kerri and Cathy talk with two women who are passionate about helping kids succeed through reading.

First, Amy Wilke, Executive Director of Education Connection, shares how her organization partners with churches and volunteers across 19 Central Texas school districts to provide one-on-one literacy support. Discover why third grade is the critical turning point (“learning to read” vs. “reading to learn”), the heartbreaking statistic that 1 in 6 children who aren’t reading by third grade never graduate high school, and how just 30 minutes a week can make a lasting difference.

Then, award-winning children’s author Lisa Pritchard joins the conversation. Creator of the Dirt Dog and Friends series including Tiny Tot Tiger Says Happy Birthday America, Lisa shares how God redirected her from writing devotionals into creating beautiful children’s books that teach Biblical values, kindness, and character with fun, engaging stories.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, retiree, or someone looking for a meaningful way to serve, this episode will inspire you to invest in the next generation through the simple power of reading.

Learn more / Get involved:

• Education Connection www.education-connection.org

• Lisa’s books www.dirtdogandfriends.com (also on Amazon)

Media has incredible influence on our worldview (the comprehensive framework of beliefs, values, and ideas through which we interpret reality and interact with the world). Research shows that 72% of our worldview is formed by media influences. Media has the power to heavily shape what we believe about family, faith, government, relationships, personal identity, and countless other factors of life.

Who controls the script in media and what we choose to watch holds far more sway on both ourselves and our future generations than we realize. Cathy and Coach Kerri welcome guest Bill Abbott, CEO of Great American Media, a major Christian Media Group that is turning the tables on a Hollywood. We will hear how God called Bill away from leading a well-known secular entertainment organization, that was sliding deeper and deeper into woke scripts and themes, and called him into building a quality Christian programming ecosystem that now reaches over 50 million homes.

We are grateful that God has been raising up leaders in Media to provide faith-filled, family focused, country honoring viewing options that are desperately needed to build up families in today's culture.

After eight weeks of diving into the conversations many of us would rather avoid, Cathy and Coach Kerri wrap up the "Too Hot to Handle" series with honest reflections, biggest surprises, and the hope that kept them going.

In this special episode they look back at:

-Comparison as a thief… or a catalyst for growth

-Living as helpful, hopeful Christians, ditching what's hateful

-Hidden pain in long Christian marriages

-Biblical modesty that starts with the heart, not just the dress

-Anxiety, depression, and the God who sees us

-The gambling crisis and how addiction often begins

-Abortion and the call to love both mothers and babies

-AI companions — friend, foe, or just a tool?

You’ll hear what surprised them most, which episode hit hardest, the practical wisdom they took away, and why these hard conversations still matter around the dinner table, social circles, and in everyday life. The goal was never to have all the answers — it was to equip you with truth, grace, and courage so you can keep talking.

Watch the full series, share it with someone who needs hope, and keep the conversation going. New episodes drop every week on Love Talk Network.

Subscribe for more real talk about God’s love in the hard places.

Find past episodes on Faith Channel, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and LoveTalkNetwork.com.

72% of US teens have tried AI Companions yet parents largely are in the dark to this technology. A nationally representative survey found AI Companions engaged in manipulation, dishonesty, pressure to reveal secrets, inappropriate conversations, and encouragement of harmful behavior. When does AI cross over from being a homework assistant to beginning to form psychological dependence? Dr. Jason Thacker joins Cathy and Coach Kerri to discuss how we can keep this technology in it proper place and enjoy its usefulness without getting caught up in unhealthy engagement. We asked Dr. Thacker, "Is an AI Companion a Friend or a Foe?" His response - "It is neither, it is a machine and we must stop using human terminology as we engage with the technology." Join us for this needed conversation and wisdom as we dig into this new application of AI during a loneliness epidemic and become equipped to step in and be the light we are called to be.

Coach Kerri and Cathy step into this deep and needed discussion with this Board Certified OBGyn and recognized expert in the field of OBGyn Care. Dr. Lile walks listeners through the difference in RU486 (Mifepristone), Plan B (Ella, Morning After Pill), and the pill that will reverse RU486, including stories of the 8000 babies saved with this treatment. Dr. Lile highlights medical advances in prenatal surgery that clearly establish the preborn as a separate and valued patient in addition to the mother. Discussion wraps up recognizing the spiritual battle taking place in our nation and the hope and light scripture provides to those who are struggling.