94.7 Fm The Word

Did you know that you can read Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in about 18 minutes?  Packed into that 18 minutes, according to Dr. Robert Jeffress, are more life-changing and startlingly original teachings than anywhere else in Scripture.  Tom Moller interviews Dr. Jeffress about his latest book, Eighteen Minutes with Jesus – Straight Talk from the Savior about the Things That Matter Most.  The book, published by Baker Books, is featured on the 94.7 FM The Word Book Club. Pathway to Victory with Dr. Robert Jeffress can be heard weekdays at 11:30 am on 94.7 FM The Word, and 4:30 pm as well as 3 am on 990 AM The Word.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evangelism is only one side of the coin.  The other side of the Evangelism coin involves helping the new believer develop a disciplined walk with the Lord – Discipleship.  Mike Falkenstine discusses his step-by-step “how-to” guide, Now You Can Make Disciples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best-selling author Jonathan Cahn says his book, The Return of the Gods, is his most explosive.  In this 94-7 FM The Word Book Club feature, he suggests the source of the seemingly sudden and unexpected changes in our formerly-Judeo-Christian Culture is the influence of ancient pagan gods.  He gives the Biblical, historical, and cultural evidence that leads to his suspicions, and offers a warning to believers and unbelievers alike.    The unedited video version of the interview can be found on http://www.947fmTheWord.com by clicking the “94-7 FM The Word Book Club” banner.  You will also have the opportunity buy the book by clicking the link on the banner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The key to minimizing the effect of homelessness in a person’s life is the same as the key to helping anybody with any struggle.  Tami Slipher is helping to turn that key to help young people who have aged out of Foster Care and are either on the streets or at risk of being on the streets.  Mark McIntosh from A Stronger Cord and host Tom Moller talk with Tami about the ministry of Movement 5280 and how her work coordinates with over 40 other faith-based and service organizations in the South Metro area of Denver to minimize the effects of homelessness.   For more information, go online to http://www.Movement5280.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Asay has experienced episodes of depression since he was a child.  He tells Tom Moller about the lessons he’s learned which he details in his book Beauty in the Browns, Walking with Christ in the Darkness of Depression.  This interview on “Along the Way” is an edited radio version of the “94-7 FM The Word Book Club” video which can be seen in its entirety online at http://www.947fmTheWord.com (through which a copy of the book can also be purchased.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Holz, Director of Plugged In, speaks about documented side-effects of too much screen time, how parents can spot danger, and how parents must themselves be models for their kids as to the amount of screen time they consume.   More information at http://PluggedIn.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Taylor’s wife died two years to the day after he and Deborah married.  He details what God taught him through his story of God’s guiding hand.   More information, http://www.JoshuaTaylor.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, Mark McIntosh’s identity had involved sports, as a player and as a TV sports reporter.  But today as the founder of A Stronger Cord, he spends his time seeking out and “coaching up” what he calls the “isolated, vulnerable, and displaced” people living on the streets in the south metro area.  He compares insights with Along the Way host Tom Moller who has a similar ministry in the north metro area.      More information online at http://www.AStrongerCord.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark McIntosh speaks with LynnAnn Huizingh about the network of churches’ readiness to provide overnight accommodations for homeless guests as winter approaches.  More information is available online at http://www.SWShelterNetwork.com and http://www.SeekVictory.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Judge Phil Ginn, who is now president of Southern Evangelical Seminary, gives the legal reasoning behind the Supreme Court’s overturning Roe v Wade, and helps us understand what lies ahead now that the abortion battle is out of the legal arena and is in the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Channel Mom’s Jenny Dean Schmidt has released her book Mom, You’re Amazing.  Jenny details her own journey from TV reporter to Mom, and profiles 7 other Moms in the book, with a secret from each that makes her amazing.    For more information, http://www.MomYoureAmazing.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Anderson is a pastor in Englewood who, with a group of pastors, prayed regularly for the city.  They approached various city officials including the police chief to find out first-hand what concerned city officials the most.  What resulted was “Change the Trend,” a network of more than 40 faith-based organizations, social non-profits, and officials from several municipalities in the south metro area working together to lessen the negative impacts of homelessness. More information online at http://www.changethetrend.com.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wins in athletic competition are euphoric.  Losses are horrible.  And the sports media can exacerbate the horrible.  World record miler Jim Ryun came into international prominence as a shy, young high school boy from Kansas.  Jim and Anne were in Colorado for the Jim Ryun Running Camp this summer, and Anne talked about how they relied on Jesus Christ to show grace in the face of Olympic failure and media criticism. More information on the Jim Ryun Running Camps online at http://www.RyunRunning.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tina Kidd and Mario Salis are with Thornton Community Connections, a city agency that connects residents with virtually any resource available.  Callers to the Hotline at 720-977-5800 can get resources such as information on homelessness, housing, food, health, education, or employment.  Walk-in services are also available Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5pm at 9471 Dorothy Blvd. in Thornton.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katy Talento, Executive Director of the Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries, details the features of the new independent accreditation board. More information on http://www.AHCSM.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark McIntosh from "A Stronger Cord" is an active participant among nearly 50 nonprofits networking on Zoom to change the homeless trend among south metro suburbs.  Tina Kidd and Mario Solis from Thornton Community Connections are similarly serving homeless people as well as residents with other needs in Thornton in the north metro suburbs.   More information online at http://www.changethetrend.com, and http://ThorntonCO.gov/community-connections  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Beltz, well-known Denver-area pastor, conference speaker, and author, originally wrote The Solomon Syndrome, a Blueprint for a More Meaningful and happy Life 20 years ago.  Since then a lot has happened in Bob’s life as well as in our culture, so he brought the book back.  He discusses the timeless truths in the book for both Christians and unbelievers, and the deepening in his own life that took place over the past 20 years.  The interview is part of the 94.7 FM The Word Book Club, a feature of Along the Way, and is also available in video form on the homepage of http://www.947fmTheWord.com.    More information is available online at http://BobBeltz.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with author Jay Payleitner, about his book Don’t Take the Bait to Escalate: Conflict is Inevitable, Being a Jerk is Optional.  Jay gives principles on navigating conflicts as well as case studies of numerous conflicts of all kinds while maintaining one’s credibility and witness as a Christian See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helen Richardson, as a child was placed in a number of foster-care homes, and is now not only a foster parent, but is the Foster Care and Adoption Manger at Focus on the Family.  She speaks about her own experiences as a child in foster homes, and outlines opportunities for Christians to either be foster parents or provide any number of support roles for those who choose to be foster parents.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark McIntosh is the founder of “ A Stronger Cord” which reaches out to homeless people and people imprisoned by various kinds of addictions, “coaching them up” to achieve goals and overcome obstacles.   He’s part of a network of faith-based and service organizations called “Change the Trend” serving the South Metro Denver area.   For more information, go to http://www.seekvictory.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.