Shine 180: Sam

(Parental Warning: Due to discussions on suicide, parental guidance is suggested)

Shine 180…stories of lives transformed by God because of your faithfulness.

We are all on a journey. We are all at different points on our journey….and that’s OK. The purpose of our journey is simple, but sometimes difficult…keep moving forward becoming more like Jesus. Mental illness…we often avoid talking about it. With 1 in 4 people affected with mental illness, it’s now part of our everyday lives. Here’s Sam’s story.

This week on the Shine.FM’s The Kitchen Table podcast, ministry director Brian McIntyre Utter and his son Jake share across the table about what it takes to face life’s toughest challenges.

In Music Matters, music from Francesca Battistelli and Rend Collective, and an oldie, but goldie from Michael W. Smith. In Culture Shock, an American Idol homeless contestant makes an impact on the judges. Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

This week on the Shine.FM’s The Kitchen Table podcast, ministry director Brian McIntyre Utter and his son Jake talk across the table about why it’s important to go against cultural norms and practice humility.

In Music Matters, music from Building 429, Of The Land, and an oldie, but goldie from Crystal Lewis. In Culture Shock, the father/son duo look at the latest Barna study on what it means to have a spiritual vibrant home. Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

Join Shine.FM’s Heather Erbe this week a she talks with special guest Laura Warfel.  Laura is a widow who now has a minsitry to widows.  Find out more about Laura at http://laurawarfel.com/.  Laura shares her experience and how we as the body of Christ can come alongside widows in the church.

(Parental Warning: Due to some graphic content, this podcast is cautioned for children under age 13)

Join Shine.FM’s Heather Erbe this week a she talks with special guest Aimee Beltran. Aimee is the Director of Community Impact at Northpointe Community Church in Dewitt, Michigan. She is also a leader of Surrendering the Secret post-abortive groups. Aimee shares her story of healing and more about groups that help women who are post-abortive. You can find out more about post-abortive groups across the country at Surrendering the Secret.

(Parental Warning: Due to some graphic content, this podcast is cautioned for children under age 13)

Shine 180…stories of lives transformed by God because of your faithfulness.

We are all on a journey. We are all at different points on our journey…and that’s OK.

The purpose of our journey is simple, but sometimes difficult…keep moving forward becoming more like Jesus. Miss Pearl thought God wasn’t big enough to handle her sin. What she did know is that there is a Savior who doesn’t give up and had a plan to use her to transform the lives.

This week on the Shine.FM’s The Kitchen Table podcast, ministry director Brian McIntyre Utter and his son Jake look at the loneliness epidemic in our world, what is our response as a church, and how we can overcome. In Music Matters, music from Jonny Diaz, United Pursuit featuring Will Reagan. and an oldie, but goldie from East To West. In Culture Shock, does our social media actually increase our loneliness? Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

Have you ever wondered how colleges and universtities recruit their athletes? How about if your child focusing on just one sport is a good thing? Today hear from Gary Newsome, the Athletic Director from Olivet Nazarene University as he answers these questions and more on our Shine.fm Momcast! Be sure to subscribe to get all of Shine.FM’s podcasts!

This week on the Shine.FM’s The Kitchen Table podcast, ministry director Brian McIntyre Utter and his son Jake chat across the table about trust God when he moves us outside our comfort zone and what He might be teaching us. In Music Matters, music from Mack Brock, The Belonging Co. and an oldie, but goldie from The Kry. In Culture Shock, the cost of raising a child and why the sacrifices are worth the rewards. Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts. Now available on Spotify.

This week on the Shine.FM’s The Kitchen Table podcast, ministry director Brian McIntyre Utter and his son Jake welcome guest Adam Keller as they discuss why it is so difficult forgiving ourselves. In Music Matters, new music from Elle Limebear, Kings Kaleidoscope, Shane & Shane and an oldie, but goldie from Billy Sprague. In Culture Shock, why are so many in the Millennial and Gen Z generations using closed captioning all the time? Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.