Meaningful Moments with Michael Risley

One of our frequently received prayer requests is prayer for adult children. Listen to practical ways to intercede and make an impact on the lives of these loved ones.

Life is full of distractions, with many lesser trivial things vying for our attention. God does not want us to miss the important things--what He's doing around us and how we can join Him in His work. Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss this important topic. 

You don't want to miss this discussion as Michael and Joanie give you thoughts and encouragement to persevere in prayer.

Life is hard! Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss God's plan for helping us persevere in the difficulties and challenges of life.

Do you believe in prayer? Tune in as our friend and prayer warrior Karen Suttle shares about the power of prayer and the differences prayer made and is making in her life.

Listen in as John shares his own journey with Christ, what it's like to be a senior living with other seniors, and how you can be living for the Lord in any situation. 

Michael and Joanie discuss how the power of Christ transforms us from the inside out and reorients our lives to have purpose and strength. They give wonderful insights about finishing life well through the transforming power of Christ.

Christ loves to make beautiful things. Give Him your life and watch Him work! Listen to Tom Gergley's beautiful story of transformation and how the Lord guided and sustained Tom through Christ's make-over of his heart and life.

On today's episode, Michael and Joanie sit down with Darchelle Schafer. She's a special friend and prayer warrior whose life is a beautiful example of faith. Listen in as Darchelle talks to the Risley's about God's presence and how to approach the end of life well.

Michael and Joanie talk about the unexpected heart issues in life--both in love and in loss. This is the stuff life is made of--and affects us all in one way or another.

Michael and Joanie discuss Biblical truths to help us in the midst of adversity. God gives us principles and guidelines on how to strengthen our faith despite challenging times.

Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss living with a kingdom focus and fixing our eyes on King Jesus. Hear practical steps to help us strengthen this focus.

In the final episode of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie look at how Christ's arrival brought us the ultimate message of love and peace. This message calls us to love and live peacefully with others.

In the third episode of our special Advent series, Michael and Joanie discuss the joy that Christ's birth brought to our weary world and how we ought to live today in light of that gracious gift.

In week two of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie talk about how Jesus calls us to faith and how that faith is what sustains us even in the darkest of times.

With Christmas just around the corner, join us as Michael and Joanie look at four unique aspects of the Advent season. First up, we take a look at how Jesus represents the hope of a promise fulfilled at Christmas, and how that promise gives us Hope for the future.

Michael and Joanie continue to explore the topic of forgiveness and how our lives and relationships can be changed when we follow the Bible's guidelines in this area.

Michael and Joanie discuss the profound importance of being forgiven and forgiving others, and the negative consequences when we do not forgive.

In this final episode of the “Verses of Comfort” series, Michael and Joanie walk through the subject of wisdom. Life requires decisions that might not have black and white answers; but, thankfully, God is generous and freely gives us wisdom for these decisions—all we have to do is ask.

In this final episode of the “Verses of Comfort” series, Michael and Joanie walk through the subject of wisdom. Life requires decisions that might not have black and white answers; but, thankfully, God is generous and freely gives us wisdom for these decisions—all we have to do is ask.

This week Michael and Joanie dive into the topic of fear. By standing on the truth of God's Word, we can replace fear with faith knowing the Lord is always with us to strengthen and help us in our fears.

In this week's episode, Michael and Joanie discuss how we all need rest from the craziness life throws at us. While the world tells us rest can be found in a lot of different outlets, the key to finding true life-changing rest is through Christ!

Today, Michael and Joanie explain that while challenges in our life might seem unmerited, God promises that no matter what situation we face, He will work all things out for our good and His glory.

This week Michael and Joanie explain how God's presence in every part of our lives not only provides comfort, but it gives us strength and courage in the battles we face each day!

In today's episode, Michael and Joanie share the encouraging truth of God's restoration power. Despite the reality of an aging outward self, we can rejoice that abiding in Christ each day renews our inward self.

Today, Michael and Joanie discuss how believers can have eternal hope by yielding their lives to the power of the Holy Spirit.

Listen in as Michael and Joanie discuss how even though Jesus promises that we'll experience trouble in this world, through His victory on the cross, we can have peace through any trial!

In week two of our series on Verses of Comfort, Michael and Joanie talk about how worry can keep us trapped in place and rob us of joy. But God, in fact, commands us to give our worries to Him, to let go of control, so that we might experience freedom in Him!

In the first episode of our 10 week series on Verses of Comfort, Michael and Joanie discuss how God walks with us during hard times and redeems those hard times in order that we may be a comfort and blessing to others!

Listen to long-time missionaries, Greg and Debby Wiley, as they share about growing stronger in Christ and serving Him in your senior years. You will glean from their wisdom and insights!

How do you face the unknowns in your life? Join Michael and Joanie in a rich discussion of how we can go forward in faith and with confidence in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Listen to insightful and practical teaching by Pastor Jerry Johnson on a topic that affects ALL of us--preparing to die.*Note this website referenced by Pastor Jerry: family-needs-know.pdffiller.com

How would you describe "the good life?" The world's description is very much at odds with how a follower of Jesus would define it. Come and learn the difference as Michael and Joanie discuss this pivotal topic.

Here's a question for you...What is your top priority in life? There can be many answers to this question--your family, friends, career, health, etc. And all of those things are worthy of our focus. But there is really only one rightanswer--God! Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss this topic.

The Bible says in Psalm 92:14, "The righteous will still bear fruit in old age. They will stay fresh and green." Join Michael and Joanie as their guest Jim Gustafson shares wisdom on living and thriving with purpose in our relationship with the Lord and with others.

Romans 8:28 and the fact that God works all things out for good is a favorite verse for many. But often, it doesn't play itself out in one neat uninterrupted trajectory. God's ways and timetable can be quite different than what we had planned.Join Michael and Joanie as they talk with world-traveler and friend, Jim Walton. Jim shares how our faithful God has used life's challenges all over the world and throughout his life.

Retirement is a big issue for many. Join Michael and Joanie as they hear from Anne Walton, a recently retired senior who is using this new chapter in her life for God-given opportunities of growth and development.

Join Michael and Joanie as they talk with long-time friend and mentor, Pastor Jerry Johnson. Jerry teaches from God's Word and his experience: What is God's solution for facing our problems?

Join Michael and Joanie as they talk once again with retired medical missionary, Dr. Stan Topple. Dr. Stan, now in his 90's, shares an inspiring lifestyle of living for Christ in his senior years. You will glean encouraging ways to strengthen your own walk with the Lord!

In the final episode of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie look at how Christ's arrival brought us the ultimate message of peace and love. This message calls us to love and live peaceably with all we meet.

In the 3rd episode of our special Advent series Michael and Joanie discuss the joy that Christ's birth brought to our weary world and how we ought to live in light of that gracious gift.

In week two of our Advent Series, Michael and Joanie talk about how Jesus represents the physical manifestation of our faith and how that faith is what sustains us even in the darkest of times.

With Christmas just around the corner, join us as Michael and Joanie look at four unique aspects of the Advent season. First up, we take a look at how Jesus represents the hope of a promise fulfilled at Christmas, and how that promise gives us Hope for the future.

You won't want to miss this opportunity to meet Greg and Debby Wiley! Hear how Debby embraced Jesus as her Messiah as a 16-year-old Jewish girl. Later on, after marrying Greg, they together surrendered their lives to be used by the Lord. And it's been one adventure after another!

In the midst of a painful path, our Good Shepherd is ever present. Nothing ever takes Him by surprise. Join Michael and Joanie as they reflect with Jeanne DeNoon on the shocking loss of her beloved daughter and the peace and help of God that ensued.

Do you sense that God is involved in the day-to-day details of your life? Listen in as Michael and Joanie converse with Mark Humphreys as he shares the remarkable ways God has worked in the specifics of his life.

Do you believe in prayer? Tune in as our friend and prayer warrior Karen Suttle shares the power of prayer and the differences prayer made and is making in her family's life.

Listen in as Dusty Olson, grandson of Senior Living founders Warren and Virginia Olson, talks about the huge impact for Christ that seniors can make on future generations. Also, hear his inspiring stories of relationship-building between generations.

Carole Mangum joins the podcast to discuss her long journey with the Lord and how God has used her life's experiences to shape her walk with Jesus. It is a powerful story that you will not want to miss!

When you think about the future, do you think about it with dread or with excitement? How we think about the future greatly affects how we live life today. Join Michael and Joanie in this episode on the topic of Heaven, as they view the future from a believer's perspective based on God's Word, the Bible.

How do you view death? Do you trust Christ not only with your life, but with your death? Listen as Michael and Joanie have an encouraging conversation that will give you confidence in living life without fearing death.