WBGL Community Matters

Homeschooling doubled in 2020 and the trend continues to rise. Lea Ann Garfias, author of Everything You Need To Know About Homeschooling, shares about homeschooling in the 21st century. If you are considering this way of education for your child, you'll find today's conversation helpful.

John Fuller, from Focus On The Family, helps us see "the light of the risen Lord in a world that wants to ignore Him." It's a message of encouragement, pointing to the one who conquered death and the grave and who offers the hope of eternal life.

Single Mom Saturday is an important outreach of WBGL, partnering with Auto Shops and Dealerships, providing a free oil change and car wash for Single Moms. There are so many incredible stories and we touch on just a few, on today's special episode featuring Single Mom Saturday.

He's been featured on 60 Minutes, his 2016 TED talk, "A Simple Way To Break A Bad Habit," has been viewed more than sixteen million times. Dr. Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, is a renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist, who shares from his book, "Unwinding Anxiety - New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind."

Aging With Grace. What does this really mean? Sharon Betters, co-author of the book, Aging With Grace, joins Eric and Danielle in the Afternoons on WBGL. It's a conversation primarily for women, but men, we think you'll benefit from hearing this too.

Ice and wind are damaging to the health of our trees and shrubs. Additionally, the salt we use to remove ice often has a negative impact on our shrubs. Ryan Pakau, extension educator at the University of Illinois is a Horticulture Expert, Arborist and Forester. He provides practical insight into proper methods of care regarding our trees and plants.

This podcast comes from a conversation on the WBGL Afternoon Show with Eric and Danielle who want parents and families to be aware of potential changes in education. Ted Dabrowski, from wirepoints.org shares thoughts based on his research about this potential shift on February 16th.

Friendshipping - How do we discover and maintain meaningful friendships in our busy society? Trin Garritano, friendship expert and co-author of the book, Friendshipping, joins us on the show.

Paul Wappel, Public Safety Information Officer with Illinois Department of Transportation, talks about Rebuild Illinois - roadway construction projects and reminds us of what we should think about while on the roads during the winter season.

Bradley Mattes is president of Life Issues Institute. He shares about the growing awareness and enthusiasm behind support for pro-life issues and talks about how individuals and churches can get involved. To learn more about Brad Mattes and Life Issues Institute, visit lifeissues.org