WBGL Community Matters

We continue our conversation with Kyle Karsten, Director of Development with the Salvation Army of Decatur, Illinois and Andrea Gerhard, Director of Campus and Community Engagement with St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Decatur, discussing efforts being made locally to partner together and better serve those in need.

Kyle Karsten, Director of Development with the Salvation Army of Decatur, Illinois and Andrea Gerhard, Director of Campus and Community Engagement with St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Decatur join the show in a two part conversation to discuss efforts being made locally to partner together and better serve those in need.

Every child needs a hero. Daughters need to feel protected and loved. Sons need to have someone to imitate. Dad's have the unique opportunity of being a hero to their kids!

Many father's work hard to provide love, care, safety, leadership, adventure and so much more!

Dr. Danny Huerta, PsyD and vice president of parenting and youth at Focus on the Family encourages dads and families on today's show!

Memorial Day is coming up and with that in mind we're excited to air a conversation originally recorded in 2021 remembering our fallen heroes and sharing in meaningful conversation with Sgt. Major Paul Petry of WWII.

This week we talk with several guests from Macon County Casa - Executive Director Blaine Smith, Recruitment and Retention Manager Lori McDaniel and Program Manager Casandra Blockton. They share about the increasing need for court appointed special advocates for children in their county. They also tell heartwarming stories of child advocates making a significant difference in the lives of children.

Michael Johnson, President of Slavic Gospel Association shares about the work of SGA around the world as well as on-going efforts to minister to and through pastors and churches along the war torn border of Russia and Ukraine.

Recent tornadoes devastated parts of the midwest, including the town of Sullivan, Indiana. Jason Kimak is the Senior Director for North American Ministries with Samaritans Purse. On today's show Jason discusses the work he and his team were part of following the tornado that touched down in Sullivan, Indiana as well as the work they continue to do in areas impacted by various disasters.

Dr. Matthew Arbo is our guest on today's show. He wrote a book called, "Walking Through Inftertility," after a time of caring and praying for close friends who were experiencing this. We hope that today's show brings encouragment and hope.

Ethan Forhetz, Vice President of Public Engagement with Convoy of Hope talks about response to recent tornadoes in Mississippi, Arkansa, Indiana and Missouri and how Convoy has come alongside churches, individuals and businesses in these impacted communities, to provide assistance. Ethan also shares about the exciting global initiatives through Convoy, aimed at helping people all around the world.

Rob Jackson is a Focus on the Family licensed counselor, who offers hope, encouragement and practical guidance to single parents and their children. On this week's episode we talk about how to help your children thrive despite the circumstances, the importance of staying physically, mentally and spiritually healthy and coping with grief and loss while avoiding bitterness.