Kankelfritz & Friends Podcast

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Daily highlights from your favorite morning team on Family Life Radio!

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    • May 20, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 907 EPISODES


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    774. Scavenger Hunt / Famous Baptism (05/20/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 23:22


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about a new kind of scavenger hunt that can set the tone for your day. Also, what famous athlete recently got Baptized?

    773. Not a Turtle / Laying Hands (05/19/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 22:25


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about a plot twist that happened with Mysti's animal rescue moment. Also, a reminder of authority we have through Jesus in prayer.

    772. Running Out of This / Tough Morning (05/18/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 25:22


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about a product that many use daily that could become a shortage soon. Also, Mysti's tough morning but how she was reminded who to give it to.

    771. This Helps a Longer Life / Apology at The Dentist (05/11/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 25:30


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about something most have in the morning that has been studied to help with a longer life. Also, why Kank had to apologize at the dentist office.

    770. Failure / Ark Contest Winner! (05/08/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 22:54


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about how those who failed in the Bible could actually be encouraging to us. Also, we have a winner for the 40 Days of Christian Music Ark Contest!

    769. Remembering God's Goodness / The Keep Coming (05/07/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 20:40


    Kankelfritz & Friend chat about ways to better remember God's moving in our lives. Also, an amazing story of how an item that kept getting delivered to a women's house from her dad's ordering helped others.

    768. Funny Things Kids Say Pt. 2 / Keep Praying For Them (05/06/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 18:51


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat with more callers about funny kid stories. Also, why it's so important to keep praying for those fallen away from God.

    767. Kids Say Funny Things / Gangsters For Jesus (05/05/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 23:15


    Kankelfritz & Friends hear from callers that share what hilarious things their kids say. Also, Gangsters for Jesus....what they're all about and how they're bringing people to God.

    766. Procrastination / Eternity with God (05/04/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 28:15


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about the struggle bus of procrastination from something that happened to Kank's son. Also, why it is tough to carve out time with God some days?

    765. Help With Procrastination / Redneck Tech (05/01/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 28:22


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat with Author and Speaker Jon Acuff on how to fight procrastination. Also, what is Redneck Tech??

    764. Prayer Shirt / Who's is Who's? (04/30/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 28:22


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about a shirt that causes people to ask for prayer. Also, you'll never believe what a family brought home by mistake.

    763. Miracles / Fast Food Fry Trick (04/29/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 26:03


    Kankelfritz & Friends hear from caller's miracles God has done in their lives and the lives of those around them. Also, how to keep fast food fries fresh at home from when you first ordered them in the drive thru.

    762. Aging Up / Church Hurt (04/28/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 24:02


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about little ways you know you're getting older, and not the most common ones either. Also, Mysti shares her experience with church hurt and a listener shares how they have worked through there's.

    761. When Feeling Separated / Podcaster Coming to Jesus (04/27/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 23:18


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about what God may be preparing you for when feeling separated from Him in tough times. Also, we share a clip of a popular mainstream podcaster who talk about wanting to know God more.

    760. Kids Say Goofy Things / Mysti Was Encouraged (04/24/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 24:01


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat with listeners about funny things their kids have said. Also, what one listener sent Mysti that encouraged her totally unplanned.

    759. God Plans For You / Biblical Object Found? (04/23/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 28:23


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about how the story of Zacchaeus reminds us God is always planning ahead for us. Also, has something from the Book of Genesis been found?

    758. Odd Popcorn Toppings / Bible Week in America (04/22/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 21:08


    Kank's out today so Mysti and Producer Adam chat about interesting, out of the box, toppings people put on their popcorn. Also, a cool way America is going deeper into the Bible this week.

    757. An Apartment Where? / When Plans Change (04/21/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 21:43


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about the wildest place one man has purchased an apartment. Also, why when plans we want to happen fall through and how God uses that.

    756. Astronaut Food / What Helped Kay in Grief (04/06/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 16:54


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about what the crew in the latest space mission gets to eat on the spaceship. Also, what helped Kay through grief when losing her dad.

    755. Maundy Thursday / Kids Say The Funniest Things (04/02/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 19:40


    Kankelfritz & Friends take a deeper look into Maundy Thursday, the day Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with the Disciples. Also, what day isn't made better without some funny kid stories?

    754 Jesus Redeems / Late Text (04/01/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 24:07


    Kankelfritz talk about how Jesus redeemed all that the original Adam failed in from Genesis. Also, what happens when a text is sent late......17 years too late!

    753. Hiccup Remedies / Churches More Like A.A.? (03/31/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 23:23


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about remedies for hiccups. One in particular you use on toast! And one man says for churches to be more like an A.A. group and why.

    752. Flipping Our Own Tables / How to Sleep Better (03/30/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 23:05


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about when Jesus flipped the tables in the temple and how that applies to our own lives. Also, a particular sweet treat that could help you sleep better?

    751. Thoughts on Anger / Change in Flight Seats (03/27/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 21:33


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about anger and what causes it at times. Also, if you've ever wanted to nap better on a flight, we share what United Airlines is going to offer in the future to help.

    750. Grace From Landlord / Info on FLR's President (03/26/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 21:20


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about a cool story of a landlord extending grace. Also, health updates on our radio station's CEO and how you can be praying.

    749. Extreme Ironing / To Truly Find Yourself (03/25/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 23:30


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about topics such as a new sport called; "Extreme Ironing". You'll never guess what makes it extreme. Also, how to truly find yourself if you feel lost lately.

    748. Parking Lot Was Empty / We Are Like The Enemy? (Re-aired 03/24/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 21:58


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about one of the members pulled up to a doctor's appointment and it didn't go as planned. Also, a discussion of how we can be the enemy sometimes towards God??

    747. Weight Gain Cause / How To Stop Gossip (Re-aired 03/23/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 25:45


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about a habit not thought about that can actually lead to yearly weight gain. Also, a good tip on how to stop gossip in a conversation.

    JT Tapias: Strengthening the Body, Mind & Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 54:09


    Jason Van Ruler explores the importance of effective communication in relationships, discussing the five different communication types and how understanding these can lead to deeper connections. He emphasizes the significance of self-awareness, willingness to change, and the role of empathy in improving communication. Jason also shares insights on how our core fears and strengths influence our communication styles and offers practical advice for navigating different types in personal and professional relationships.

    Jason Van Ruler: Deeper Connections and Stronger Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 38:45


    Jason Van Ruler explores the importance of effective communication in relationships, discussing the five different communication types and how understanding these can lead to deeper connections. He emphasizes the significance of self-awareness, willingness to change, and the role of empathy in improving communication. Jason also shares insights on how our core fears and strengths influence our communication styles and offers practical advice for navigating different types in personal and professional relationships.

    746. Instead of Venting / Retro Rewind (03/20/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 22:50


    Kankelfritz & Friend chat about what we can do in times of frustration instead of venting. Also, allll the memories on old video stores inspired by a new game.

    745. The Biblical Truth / Classic Goodbyes (03/19/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 22:34


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about how to pinpoint real biblical truth as opposed to the world's truth. Also, do you say one of these old timey ways we chat about to say goodbye when leaving places?

    744. Lady Stop Porch Pirate / How Job Was Redeemed (03/18/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 25:01


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about the amazing way one lady stopped a porch pirate from stealing one of her delivered packages. Also, a deeper look into how Job's life was redeemed.

    743. Accidental Call / If It Doesn't Come From God (03/17/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 25:01


    Happy St. Patrick's Day from Kankelfritz & Friends. Today we chat more about who Saint Patrick was. Also, the accidental call his phone made that most of us have done.

    742. Divine Delays / Wild Taco Bell Items (03/16/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 24:07


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about how God sometimes put delays in our way for a good reason. Also, Taco bell has come out with something wild you can now eat that typically you could not.

    741. Talking About Addiction / Woken up at 3am (03/12/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 21:12


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat with author Caroline Beidler about how not to feel shameful for seeking help with addiction and how to talk with those who struggle with it. Also, how one mom was suddenly woken up at 3am by a loud noise and it was not what she expected.

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    740. Peanut Butter Flavored What Now?? / God Sees You (03/11/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 23:05


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about a new product that is peanut butter infused. And no.... it's nope, it's not food. Also, a reminder how God sees us in all moments.

    739. When In Battle / Blueberry What's?? (03/10/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 22:05


    Kankelfritz & Friend chat about something to keep in mind when facing a battle in life. Also, what are the blueberry desserts that today's national day is all about?

    Caroline Beidler: When You Love Someone In Recovry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 48:42


    Caroline Beidler, a recovery advocate and author, speaks about the challenges families face when supporting loved ones in recovery from addiction. She discusses the importance of nurturing healing within the home, understanding the stigma surrounding addiction, and the role of hope and compassion in the recovery journey. Caroline shares her personal experiences with addiction and recovery, emphasizing the need for open communication, setting compassionate boundaries, and the significance of community support. The conversation also touches on the importance of self-care for caregivers and how to have age-appropriate discussions about addiction with children.

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    738. When God Answers Prayers / Purse or Handbag? (03/09/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 22:17


    Kankelfriitz & Friends chat about how it can look different than we expected when God answers our prayers. Also, is it a purse, or handbag? Mysti helps clarify the debate.

    737. LYN Wrap Up / How To Focus Better (03/06/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 25:02


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about tips how to better focus at work. Also, The Love Your Neighbor Campaign wraps up with a very gift to a mom in need!

    736. Gen. Z Using These / Power of Prayer (03/05 26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 22:22


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about what former piece of tech Generation Z is bringing back. Also, an amazing testimony to the power of consistent prayer.

    735. Don't Have To Carry It / New Wedding Gig Job (03/04/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 25:49


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about the reminder of how Jesus gave it all so we don't have to carry it. Also, a new wedding gig that is being offered as a full-time job!

    Stephen McWhirter: How Jesus Heals Our Brokenness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 41:27


    Stephen McWhirter shares his profound journey from a life of addiction and church hurt to one of redemption and healing through faith in Jesus. He discusses the duality of faith and hypocrisy, the importance of forgiveness, and the transformative power of repentance. Stephen emphasizes the significance of supportive relationships, particularly his wife, in his journey. He also reflects on the fragility of music and divine timing in sharing his message. Ultimately, he invites listeners to experience the realness of Jesus and the hope that comes with a relationship with Him.

    734. When You Forgive / Big Coffee (03/03/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 23:31


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat with a listener on how they experienced and gave reconciliation. Also, how Dunkin Donuts is not holding back on the coffee.

    Kendall Mariah: From Doubt to a Bolder, Brighter Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 55:48


    Kendall Mariah discusses her journey of faith, the complexities of doubt, and the impact of purity culture on identity. She emphasizes the importance of discernment, asking questions, and the process of deconstruction as a means to develop a more authentic faith. She also touches on the significance of empathy, storytelling, and community in understanding and supporting one another in the Christian journey. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Kendall encourages listeners to embrace their doubts and seek deeper connections with their faith and each other.

    733. God's a Gentleman / Jewelry Sparks Convos (03/02/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 21:29


    Kankelfirtz & Friends chat about how God has the title of; Gentlemen. Also, how one women's jewelry started up a convo on faith.

    732. Insecurities / Being an Encourager (02/26/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 25:17


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about how to handle when insecurities from the past surface. Also, discussion on an amazing example of an encourager and how to be one.

    731. Fix The Fence / Who's at Jury Duty? (02/25/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 22:42


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about who was summoned to particular jury duty case, and the judge was even surprised! Also, what can happen when people come together to help other through the Love Your Neighbor campaign.

    730. Type of Bible / Sleep Trick (02/24/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 23:32


    What translation of the Bible do you use? Kankelfritz & Friends chat about it. Also, a sleep trick that Kank recommended that Louise called in about that's working!

    729. Charley Gives To FLR / Lessons During Lent (02/23/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 18:55


    Kankelfritz & Friends chat about why some give up something during Lent. Also, 8 year old Charley calls in and did something amazing for Family Life Radio.

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