Join as we hear from Mary Dodd, author of The Pink Toolbelt, A Devotional Guide to Spiritual Remodeling for Women. In her book, Mary leads her readers to their own personal transformation to Christlikeness. “The decision to be like Christ has touched every area of my life. Nothing has been harder to implement, yet nothing has been more rewarding,” reflects Dodd. “Because of the changes it has brought to my life, I am passionate about helping others remodel their lives according to the example we have in Christ.”

Hear more about Mary’s passion and her non-profit, Carpenter’s Guide Ministries, through which she has dedicated her life to rebuilding the lives of others.

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All Nations Refugee and Immigrant Services St. Louis exists to help the international community in our area heal, connect, and develop such that they can become fully integrated and thriving members of the citizenry. Learn more from Director of Operations, Matthew Clark, who offers tips for how to be be a good neighbor to an immigrant.

He provides some helpful advice on how to better help them to acclimate to the American culture and, most importantly, strike up a lasting friendship with them.

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Judy Redlich and author Tom Gilson discuss how Christian parents and pastors need to be prepared to give Biblical answers the challenges teens and pre-teens face in today’s increasingly pro-Homosexual culture. Tom explains why cultural attitudes have shifted on the subject, and gives valuable tips on how to approach youth about this topic. If you are a parent of a teenager or a youth leader, give this segment a listen.

Tune into Encounter weekdays at 1:30 pm in the metro St. Louis area on KSIV AM 1320 for Christian perspective, World View and stimulating conversation.

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Zina Hackworth is a professional pro-life volunteer. She and her husband have 13 children and she’s a home school mom. Why her passion; what’s her story?

“Winter Patrol”, a nightly winter homeless outreach, isn’t for the faint hearted. Learn from Ray Redlich, a 30 year seasoned pro, how life is on the streets in sub-zero weather and what you can do to help.

Long time care giver Peter Rosenberger says: “For an increasing number of families, the holidays result in stress, drama, and conflict as they gather together to celebrate. Many families are faced with the issues of an aging parents or loved ones who now has significant care-giving needs. With the massive baby-boomer population racing into their senior years, the conversation around many festive tables this year will turn to care-giving concerns.

In order to protect and cherish these family moments, here are four suggestions to navigating the holiday season, based on my experience as a caregiver for over 30 years.

As families — as caregivers — we can, and we must, navigate through this journey with a calmer and more joyful heart, especially during the holidays. It’s hard to carve a turkey with clenched fists. I know, I’ve tried. Instead of rushing to grasp more drama, let’s slow down and appreciate the memories and small victories, while embracing the often overshadowed, but always present, beauty in life.

Let’s find happiness in knowing we protect the one thing standing between our loved one and even harsher challenges.

After all, it is the season of gratitude and joy.”

Listen to my recent interview with Peter to find out more.

92 years in Christian ministry — Brian Lester joins me to share about the history of his touring family southern gospel group, The Lester’s.

How often do people give you prayer requests and you tell them you’ll pray, but you forget about their request until you see them again? Author, Amelia Rhodes wrote Pray A to Z: A Practical Guide to Pray for Your Community. Listen as Amelia offers tips for organizing your prayer life.

In 1898 a revolution began because of one woman’s desire to change the tenor of a sport that only men enjoyed. Learn how the author, Mike Mizrahi, adapted this story into a compelling historical fiction novel that showcased her determination and grit.