Your Best

An original drama written by Kathy A. Weckwerth, Executive Director of Best Life Ministries. Originally recorded and produced by Garth Hjelte. Starring James Bakker, Tyler Bakker, Diane Bakker, Traci Cox, and Kathy Weckwerth. A crazy psychiatrist takes over directing the Christmas community play for her small town. This show features all of the sounds and extras to make it a fun experience for children and adults alike, as Best Life reminds us of the true reason for the season!

As we finish up our 4 week series on Christmas, we talk about Mary and Joseph and their journey to Bethlehem, and the most wonderful gift we've ever received ... salvation from God's Son, Jesus.

Sometimes we forget those who are alone at this season. In this episode, Psychologist Patrick Russell from Cold Spring, MN, joins me on the show to discuss the effects of loneliness of adults and children during the season. This Christmas, show God's grace, love, and care. How can you bring comfort to others?

In this episode, we talk about how our focus can get misconstrued and we take on an inward focus and become greedy and selfish. Here are some thoughts and ideas to keep a well-rounded attitude. Also a great excerpt by Lexi, our Best Life shopping adviser.

This episode will launch us into the Christmas season with a look at the real meaning of Christmas. In our busyness, we simply get exhausted prepping for all of the events and lose sight of the purpose of the season.

Every day, we need to be thankful and grateful ! Joining me in the studio is Worship Artist and Author, Cindy Morgan, sharing about her new book How Could I Ask For More- Stories of Blessings, Battles and Beauty. This episode takes us through a look at the attributes of God and His goodness and why we need to remain thank-filled.

It's a tough subject, but truth is truth and today's society is faced with a sickness ... the slavery of humans. You may think it's only happening in big cities,, but it's happening everywhere. On today's show, I interview our staffer, Tony Guerrero, Jazz musician and Director of Lets Respond, a nonprofit that helps to provide aftercare for trafficking victims. I also interview CeCe Terlouw, Director of Heartland Girl's Ranch in Benson, MN.

The days where everything goes great and we feel loved and accepted are wonderful. But the days where we don't get the job, don't get the award, and don't get what we think we need don't feel good when dealing with rejection. In this episode, Pastor Bev Modlin joins me to discuss that awful feeling of rejection and how to be an overcomer.

Each day we are seeing more children with special needs such as ADD and autism. They are being integrated into the school system and everyday life. Many of us don't understand what it's like to raise a special needs child, to teach them, or to understand them. Joining me in the studio today is Aimee Libby, graphic designer and mother to special needs daughter, Peyton.

So often we move right past the wonderful successes we accomplish in life, no matter how big or small. We forget to take time to celebrate! Well-known Minnesota pianist, Lorie Line, (soon to be inducted into the Minnesota Hall of Fame) joins Kathy and talks about her career and celebrating the good things of life.