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Ron and Nancy Keller are authors of Marrying Again – 52 Devotions to Prepare Your Heart and Mind for Marriage after Divorce, a book recommended by the “94.7 FM The Word Book Club.”   Tom Moller interviews the authors about their personal experiences of marriage after divorce and their insights as professional marriage counselors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Ryan and Karen Burd are sisters who both formerly were addicts.  One was a drunk.   The other was a junkie.  They detail their subsequent journey of forgiveness and their escape from the tyranny of expectations.   Their appearance on “Along the Way” brings us up to date following the publishing of their book Warrior Sisters –  To help each other, they had to save themselves first.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cold Weather is about here, and the Severe Weather Shelter Network is ready along with church partners to open the doors overnight when temperatures plunge.   Lynn Ann Huizingh and Christy Smith from the SW Shelter Network join Mark McIntosh and Tom Moller to describe how the network works and how churches and volunteers can plug in to the ministry.   For more information, go online to http://www.SWShelterNetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much has changed in our culture over the 25 years of the Boundless Ministry.  Boundless host Lisa Anderson looks back over the ministry's 25 years, and brings us up to date with the issues and pressures facing the Boundless community of young adults in their 20s and 30s.    More information online at http://www.Boundless.org  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian psychologist Dr. Chris Thurman notes “Jesus was the only perfectly sane person to ever walk the planet.”  It follows, as you cooperate with the Holy Spirit, you become enabled to press on to the mark of Christ's psychological perfection.  Tom Moller interviews Dr. Thurman who is the author of Emotionally Healthy Christianity – Following in the Psychological Footsteps of Christ., a book recommended by the 94.7 FM The Word Book Club.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive Director of Denver Area YFC, Ken Allen, and Development Coordinator Madie Davis announce the opening of a new youth center in one of the most violent areas of Aurora.  YFC already has a Work in the area, so the new youth center will enhance and broaden what is already taking place. For more information, go online to http://www.YFCDenver.org  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An overarching message from the life of former TV Sports Announcer Mark McIntosh has been perseverance in the hardships of life.  The most recent hardship in the life of the founder of A Stronger Cord is a rare disease that has curtailed Mark's availability to befriend and coach street-people who want to change their lives.  He tells about his organization's agreement with Authentic Recovery Homes giving A Stronger Cord an even greater impact in helping more people into productive lives.  You can contact Mark McIntosh at Mark@SeekVictory.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Broseghini, Denver Area Ministry Coordinator for Child Evangelism Fellowship, shares evangelistic opportunities for churches, and training for adults who want to become effective in sharing Christ with children.  For more information, go online to http://www.ColoradoCEF.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Wilder from PreBorn gives the history and motivation of the PreBorn ministry,  and affirms the power of Ultrasound in convincing a mother contemplating abortion to change her mind. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATIONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Focus on the Family's Clubhouse Magazine and Clubhouse Junior give parents ideas and projects that will help them pass their faith to their kids.  Jesse Floria, the Senior Editorial Director for the magazines, describes their impact. More information including subscription information online at http://www.ClubhouseMagazine.com and http://www.ClubhouseJr.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO Mark Hancock details the ministry, history, and growth of Trail Life USA since the Boy Scouts of America abandoned its boys-only history.  For more information, go online to http://www.TrailLifeUSA.com       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The only way a Christian can observe all Christ has commanded is to learn how to resist the world.  That includes those things of the world that so subtly influence our behavior that we don't even notice them.  James Spencer's book Christian Resistance – Learning to Defy the World and Follow Christ will help you ponder those areas where Christ is in the background of your life so you can intentionally return Him to the foreground.  The author talks with Tom Moller about the book, which is featured in the “94.7 FM The Word Book Club.”  In addition to this edited audio version, the full unedited video version of the interview can be seen by going to http://www.947fmTheWord.com and clicking the “94-7 FM The Word Book Club” icon on the homepage; you will have an opportunity to purchase the book at the end of the interview if you wish.    James Spencer is the president of the D.L. Moody Center.  For more information, go to http://www.UsefultoGod.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Houston Pastor Eric Huffman is part of a group of churches demonstrating the love of Jesus by reaching out to immigrants coming across the border.  He frankly agrees border politics and policies are terrible, but says we must reach out in Jesus' Name to the people placed in front of us, regardless of politics.  (As an aside, he notes that 90% of those escaping from conditions in Central America are born-again.)  His group has produced a video documentary tracing the lives of 3 such immigrant families, which can be found at http://www.AcrossDocumentary.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Johnston, Culture and Policy Analyst for Focus on the Family, updates us on the homosexual and transgender agenda in America, and discusses what the Christian response, especially among parents, should be.    Resources are available through the “search” bar at http://www.FocusontheFamily.com, and http://www.TheDailyCitizen.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joannie DeBrito, a licensed counselor at Focus on the Family, offers a lot of good advice for parents helping their kids have a productive (and fun) summer vacation from school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark McIntosh is the founder of A Stronger Cord, which reaches out to street people by befriending them, then walking with them and “coaching them up” as Mark likes to say.  He recently discovered he has a dangerous and rare disease.  He shares how he's fighting the disease, which includes his “Spiritual Sixpack” of Scripture verses.    You can contact Mark by email at Mark@SeekVictory.com, and find out more about A Stronger Cord at http://www.SeekVictory.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reverend Terry Allan Christian compiled the book What Did Jesus Say? using only the words of Jesus – specifically, the words printed in red letters in the New King James Bible.  Terry emphasizes the fact that he is only the “compiler” of the book, not the “author.”  His intent is for you to imagine yourself walking alongside Jesus listening to Him speak seven life-giving messages to your heart.   What Did Jesus Say? is a book featured in the 94.7 FM The Word Book Club.  An unedited video version of the radio interview can be seen on http://www.947fmTheWord.com by clicking the “94.7 FM The Word Book Club” icon on the home page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney Theresa Lynn Sidebotham has written a handbook to help pastors, church leaders, and HR professionals navigate the response and investigation of all levels of allegations in a church or ministry, while handling things in a godly way and protecting the harmed.  The interview is a feature of the 94.7 FM The Word Book Club.   More information is available at http://www.TeliosLaw.com, http://www.TeliosTeaches.com.  The unedited version of the interview can be viewed at http://www.947fmTheWord.com and clicking the 94.7 FM The Word Book Club icon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art Ally is the founder of The Timothy Plan, a company which helps investors screen out investment opportunities that fund Biblically-irresponsible causes.  He describes how The Timothy Plan helps professional investment advisers as well as individual stock, mutual fund, and ETF investors assure their investments are Biblically responsible.    For more information, go to http://www.TimothyPlan.com or call 1-800-TIMPLAN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Connie Hagen describes a mental health crisis her daughter experienced, and discusses faith, mental illness, and the effect on her and her husband as healthcare professionals.  Connie is the author of Drinking the Cup You Are Served.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ulie Munz Baumgardner from Winshape Marriagec speaks about myths concerning marriage that can do more harm than good.  Winshape Marriage is a Christ-centered retreat ministry founded by Chick-fil-A's Truett Cathy. More information is available online at http://www.WinshapeMarriage.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's called “Love Inc” – Love In the Name of Christ.  Love Inc is an outreach ministry that connects 45 churches of all denominations from Highlands Ranch to Hampden and the Foothills to I-25 with people in need.  Sean Ray from Love Inc describes the ministry to Mark McIntosh from a Stronger Cord and program host Tom Moller.   More information online at http://www.LoveIncLittleton.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Master's Apprentice is a faith-based ministry helping marginalized job-seekers move into a career in the Trades as electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and other skills.  Luis Villarreal created The Master's Apprentice after discovering college was not a good fit for many people he was trying to help.    Get more information online at http://www.themastersapprentice.org  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hermann Eben says great relationships are created, they don't just happen.  He explains when married couples make a decision that God is their model, having a great relationship becomes simple.    For more information, go online to http://www.gr8relate.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gracefull Café is a place where people can get a breakfast or lunch anytime regardless of ability to pay.  If you're looking for a place to sit down over a meal to share the grace of God with a person, this is the perfect place.  It's “full of Grace.”  More information online at http://www.gracefullcafe.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Smalley from Focus on the Family shares what to do when unmet, unrealistic, unspoken, or unresolved expectations create distance in a marriage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It should!  At best, you're imprisoned by those preoccupations.  At worst, those thoughts can give birth to sinful and self-destructive experiences.  Steve Arterburn talks with Tom Moller about his most recent book, Every Believer's Thought Life – Defeating Destructive Mental Patterns to Gain Victory over Temptation. In addition to this audio presentation on “Along the Way,” an unedited version can be seen on video on the “94.7 FM The Word Book Club” on the homepage of http://www.947fmTheWord.com.  The book is available for purchase after viewing the book club video interview, or by going to http://www.NewLife.com.     Steve Arterburn is the host of New Life Live at 3pm weekdays on 94.7 FM The Word.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Sandgren, Tri Cities Homelessness Services Coordinator, joins Mark McIntosh and Tom Moller to describe how the partnership is lessening the impact of homelessness in the south metro cities of Littleton, Sheridan, and Englewood.   For more information, go to http://www.ChangetheTrend.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couples who have experienced a miscarriage are at an even greater risk of divorce than the “normal” divorce rate.  Erin Smalley is a licensed Christian Counselor and Focus on the Family contributor who has some good advice for couples who have faced a miscarriage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Veldhuis is the Cross International spokesman you hear on 94.7 FM The Word and 990 AM The Word.  He gives us an inside look at his own experiences in the poverty-stricken countries he's visited, as well as the financial and ministerial integrity of Cross International.   More information is available online at http://www.CrossInternational.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ads have been running in televised sporting events and other TV programming, and will be on this year's Super Bowl.  Brad Hill, who lives and works in the Denver area, is one of the developers of the ad campaign.  He tells how it started, where it's heading, and how you can use “He Gets Us” resources to engage people who want to learn more about Jesus. For more information, go online to http://www.HeGetsUs.com.  If you want to learn more about resources you can use to engage people about Jesus, go to http://www.HeGetsUsPartners.com or text Super Bowl to 70193.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Beckler, YFC's Senior Director of Missional Investment, outlines Youth for Christ's strategy to reach the ambitious goal of engaging a million youth for the Gospel each year.  At the core of the goal is prayer, social media, face-to-face with young people at a variety of ministry sites, and partnerships with compatible organizations.    More information is available online at http://www.yfc.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A getaway for you and your spouse – just the two of you.  The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs February 3-5.  Just two weeks before Valentine's Day.  It's Family Life's “Weekend to Remember” marriage conference and romantic retreat, providing the perfect foundation for a love-filled Valentine's Day.  Bruce and Julie Boyd, presenters during The Weekend to Remember, describe what takes place during the weekend and how it can benefit marriages that are already solid or help marriages that need repair.  It's also a great starter for engaged couples.   To register for any of the Weekend to Remember dates anywhere in the country, including the Colorado Springs Weekend, go to http://www.WeekendtoRemember.com    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Answer – No!  But you can influence them.  Author Tim Sanford talks about his book Losing Control & Liking It – how to set your teen (and yourself) free! in this “94.7 FM The Word Book Club” interview with host Tom Moller. Losing Control & Liking It – how to set your teen (and yourself) free! by Tim Sanford is published by Tyndale.  The video version of this interview is available on http://www.947fmTheWord.com and clicking the “94.7 FM The Word Book Club” on the home page.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ark School of Identity is an online training center for new Christians and for Christians who want an online tool to disciple new believers.  Ark founder Travis Gluckler tells how the ministry got started and how both new and seasoned believers can use the site.    More information available at http://www.Arkidentity.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Housed, Working, and Healthy” is an organization that offers culinary job training for homeless people who are willing to work, as well as placement in the culinary industry.  Rita Dahlke and Miss Joy from Housed, Working, and Healthy tell Tom Moller and Mark McIntosh about their mission and partnerships with other organizations that provide housing and other services for their students.   More information online at http://www.housedworkingandhealthy.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Holz is the director of “Plugged In” and an expert in social media and movie content.  He shares ideas on how parents can help their children hold on to Christian values when confronted by alien world values in social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanksgiving begins the holiday season, often accompanied by cold weather and no celebratory meal for some.  LynnAnn Huizingh from the Severe Weather Shelter Network details their work providing overnight accommodations for homeless “guests” on nights that get particularly cold, and Pastor Loren Richmond from East Denver Bible Baptist Church tells about their year-round work providing food for the neighborhood including a Thanksgiving Meal every year. For more information on how you can help the Severe Weather Shelter Network, go online to http://www.SWShelterNetwork.com and click “Join Us.”  For more information on how you can help provide food through East Denver Bible Baptist Church, go to http://ParkHillPantry.com.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travis Gluckler and his wife signed divorce papers, his wife left their home in Las Vegas, and a short time later he tried to file the papers.  The only problem was their signatures were not on the document, making the document unenforceable.  That kicked off a series of events culminating in her returning to Las Vegas, both committing their lives to the Lord, and reconciling.  He tells their story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you think that would strengthen the impact and credibility of your testimony?  That's what the people at The Lantern are doing. Charlotte Carr joins Tom Moller and Mark McIntosh to tell about the ministry and the impact of The Lantern, a Christian community serving Englewood, Littleton, and Sheridan. For more information, go online to http://www.LanternSpiritualCommunity.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.