WBGL Community Matters

Would you like to have a greater impact on your grandchildren? Studies say that grandparents are the second most influential people in a child's life. David Wheeler, from the Legacy Coalition and Grand-parenting Matters Summits shares about incredible opportunities for growth and gives tools to help you in this important journey.

Kyle Karsten, Director of Development with the Salvation Army of Macon County, shares about the mission of the Salvation Army to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. He talks about the current challenges many families are facing and how we as communities can help to provide hope to these families in need.

Brad Uken, Champaign County Farm Bureau Director talks about what the impact of Covid 19 had on meat production plants and reminds us what farmers would like the general public to know in the harvest season.

We can learn a lot about life and leadership, from the language of a horse. Author and nationally known leadership and horse training expert, Dr. Lew Sterrett, shares about two words, Truth and Trust, and explains how these two words are both vital to the training of a horse and are also very important to humans and our development too. He leads a fascinating ministry called, Sermon On The Mount. Dr. Sterrett trains horses while sharing life changing messages to audiences all around the world. You can experience Dr. Sterrett's presentation in Arcola, IL., September 13th and 14th. Check out the events page on sermononthemount.org for further details.

Many children are going back to school where they will reconnect with old friends and make new ones. There are three core needs in these friendships, and Dr. Danny Huerta, Vice President of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family, will bring awareness to these needs and help us understand how to communicate with our children about them.

Many children our going back to school where they will reconnect with old friends and make new ones. There are three core needs in these friendships, and Dr. Danny Huerta, Vice President of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family, will help us be aware of these needs and how to properly connect and communicate with our children about them.

Many of us have been thinking about the crisis in Afghanistan and the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti, followed by Tropical Depression Grace. Sometimes we wonder how we can help. Sara Foretz, Lead Reporter and National Spokesperson for Convoy Of Hope, shares about the efforts that are being made to provide life saving resources there.

Kara Doan, Co-Founder and COO of Restoration61 shares about the work in rescuing women from human trafficking and providing restorative services and support.

Needing help and encouragement in your marriage? We believe today's conversation will provide hope and inspiration. Dr. Greg Smalley, Vice President of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family, recently joined Eric and Danielle on the WBGL Afternoon Show to talk about practical steps couples can take to strengthen and restore their marriage.

Shawn Spurrier is the Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls. He shares about the on-going work of providing new shoes and socks to impoverished children around the world. Many kids miss out on important opportunities for life, such as education, simply because they do not have shoes to wear to school. Shawn shares about the difference Buckner is making for children and families and how you can be part of it, by participating in the up-coming WBGL 5k, "Run For Hope" in partnership with Buckner Shoes For Orphan Souls.