WGTS 91.9 Mornings Podcast

When evil acts occur, like the one in Orlando over the weekend, it can be difficult to know what our response should be. And maybe for some, this can seem less obvious because of who it happened to. We spoke with Kevin Cobaris, pastor of Impact Church of Orlando about a picture we found of him embracing some of the very people who are often ostracized, and who were grieving. So we had to ask him about that moment.

So Blanca's at the grocery store recently, and overhears a conversation between a husband and wife that sparks a thought about the way men respond to questions. Is there a better way this guy could have handled this situation? What would you have done? Blanca takes you inside a woman's mind.

Twenty-five years ago Amy Grant released a chart-topping song called "Baby Baby" about her young daughter Millie. Today that song is still a fan favorite. To celebrate the 25th anniversary, she has re-released it with pop star Tori Kelli. Amy also shares a couple of powerful stories of how her daughters have shown her hope. Catch all that and more on today's Jerry & Blanca podcast!

Erin Smalley is program manager at Focus on the Family and her husband Dr. Greg Smalley is the vice president of Family Ministries at Focus on the Family. They recently celebrated 23 years of marriage and have just finished a new book called "Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage" where they share 12 secrets for a lifelong romance. Listen in as Jerry and Blanca sit down with her as she shares some powerful advice. Learn more about her book here: http://crazylittlethingcalledmarriage.com/

They sang at Family Fun Fest, and this morning Jamie Grace and her sister Morgan Harper Nichols join Jerry & Blanca in studio! They sing some brand new songs for us, and share their hearts about how God is using them to reach young people. Jamie also opens up about how she always felt awkward growing up and trying to fit in, and how she discovered her identity in Christ. And lots more!

Steven Curtis Chapman has more awards than any other artist in Christian music history. He's sold millions of albums and played all over the world, but that's not what's most important to him. Steven dropped in to talk with Jerry and Blanca on the morning. He shares what it's like to have grown children and how much fun he's having being a grandpa. He also talked about what it's like to still be doing his life's passion after 30 years.

Dylan Siegel is your typical 8 year-old kid who loves to play and eat chocolate. But when he learned his friend Jonah was diagnosed with a rare liver condition, known as GSD Type 1b, he wanted to do something to help. So he wrote a book, "Chocolate Bar" that has since raised over $1.2 million! Blanca and Dina get to talk to Dylan about the progress he's made, and what his mom makes of the whole thing. Learn more about Chocalate Bar, and how you can help here: http://chocolatebarbook.com/

Amy Grant has been synonymous with Christmas for a number of years since her first Christmas album came out in 1983. And subsequently, she's released 4 additonal Christmas albums, full of favorites like "Breath of Heaven," "Grown Up Christmas List," and "I Need A Silent Night." Jerry & Blanca get to talk to her about coming to town to celebrate Christmas with Michael W. Smith on December 20th, and gives us a sneak peak behind the event and their long-lasting friendship. Learn more about the concert here: http://wgts.org/?p=39883

Britt Nicole has been a Christian-pop sensation over the last several years with an over-arching message of encouragement that God loves you, no matter what you've done. She's even been able to expand her platform as a result of some mainstream success. She shares how her song 'Gold' came out of a place of doubt and low self-esteem. You'll get to see her on tour with TobyMac November 14th at EagleBank arena. Learn more: http://wgts.org/?p=39632

Abraham Fam had a good life. He grew up and went to school in Fairfax, VA. He graduated from George Mason University and had a very successful career for the technology solutions company Accenture. Then one day he walked away from it all to do ministry. Eventually that ministry call took him from Virginia to Zambia where he became a priest and started caring for orphans. Listen as he shares his powerful story with Jerry and Blanca.