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How can one church be a change agent for a whole community? The movie Sound of Hope: The Story of Possom Trot recounts the true story of Bishop and First Lady Donna Martin who cast a vision to their congregation to adopt the most difficult-to-place children in their local foster care system. Seth and Deb visit with the director, writer, and producer of the film Joshua Weigel to hear about this inspiring movie and the mandate for each of us to care for orphans.
How do we experience Shalom in an anxiety-ridden world? Author Tessa Afshar has learned lessons in her battle with anxiety that she shares in her new devotional The Rested Soul. Tessa joins Mornings with Seth and Deb, outlining some of what she has learned on her journey that will aid in cultivating a quiet heart even if your season of life is busy and chaotic.
Summer is a great time to rest and renew, but media can often get in the way of a true season of rejuvenation. If you are tired of watching your family default to scrolling on their phones, maybe it's time for a media detox. Focus on the Family's Director of Media and Culture Adam Holz joins Seth and Deb to talk about the role of screens in our lives and how to pivot to more face-to-face time with your kids or grandkids. Adam says none of us do it perfectly, but there is a way to have a better screen-life balance and he'll explore some small steps we can take in that direction on Mornings with Seth and Deb.
How is God's economy different than man's? Faith and Finance Live's Rob West shares that one thing he's discovered from talking with listeners is that no matter how much money you have, money can be both a blessing and a burden. It all comes down to whether we are following the world's perspective on money or God's. Rob will help us think through how we view money and how knowing the role of money in God's economy frees us from the bondage and burden money can be in our lives.
What is it like to travel to the farthest and darkest regions of the world to take God's audible word to people who have never heard the good news? Matthew Evans is a video producer with Faith Comes by Hearing who travels with the video team, capturing the transformative impact of the Audio Bible globally. Faith Comes by Hear shares these stories in a powerful new docuseries, Edge of the World. Matthew will share some of his journey of trekking impassable roads and dealing with restrictive governments to go to where the least reached and forgotten finally hear Scripture in their heart language Don't miss these stories of transformation as we highlight Faith Comes by Hearing on Mornings with Seth and Deb.
Camp Hope is a retreat for our wounded military veterans and Thursday we will highlight a way for you to bless this special organization. Deb Bowen and Lori Boruff will join us to share about Hope for Heroes event at Lake Warren. This special day will be for the whole family and will include a bags tournament, message, music, and food with all proceeds helping wounded veterans attend Camp Hope!
Do you live the walk of faith feeling as if you never quite measure up? Many Christians live on the wheel of endless striving to please God and buckle under the weight of that burden. Author Kyle Winkler offers a timely message of living free in God's grace. Does that mean we are no longer concerned about sin? This is the conversation for Friday and you'll be encouraged by this shift in focus that results in greater freedom and obedience!
Did you attend church last weekend? Have you shared your faith with a friend at a local coffee shop? In many places around the world, believers do not have the freedom to meet openly with fellow believers or have a public faith conversation without the threat of being arrested, jailed, or even losing their lives. Every other week Todd Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs shares stories of these courageous Christians, encouraging us to pray, write letters, or give to meet their needs. Join us for this family news time on Mornings with Seth and Deb.
What does the Bible teach us about how we should live as believers in our community and nation? Pastor Ed Hedding will instruct us on how to model Christian citizenship in a politically divided culture and church for this timely devotional teaching on Mornings with Seth and Deb. As we move closer to the election with the abundance of heated rhetoric and conjecture, this teaching will point us to our role of being set apart; holy in our attitudes and actions.
What do the names of God reveal to us about His intention for us? Author Grace Fox says God's names reveal a God whose desire is a relationship with us. Grace joins the conversation with Deb and Gerad on Tuesday, sharing snapshots of who He is through His names and how these names impact our day-to-day experience with Him. Take time with us to be encouraged by remembering how far Jesus was willing to go to meet our need for forgiveness and restoration.
Begin each day with Mornings with Seth and Deb, a live and local radio broadcast designed to get you going in the right direction. Heard every weekday from 6 to 9 a.m., hosts Seth Mela and Deb Gustafson will encourage you with Scripture, spark thoughtful conversation on current topics and challenge you to live today for Jesus Christ.