Ken and Deb Mornings

September 20, 2023

The 25th Anniversary of the Boundless ministry: A Conversation with Lisa Anderson

Since 1998 countless 20 and 30-year-olds have found community and a place to grow in their relationship with Christ and each other in the Boundless ministry! This Focus on the Family ministry is celebrating 25 years and Ken and Deb highlight this milestone by talking with the Boundless Show's longtime host Lisa Anderson. Lisa will take us on a journey through the history of this ministry, along with sharing some of the unique challenges and the "all in" commitment she is seeing in young adult believers today!

Man Enough to Forgive: A Conversation with John J. Smithbaker

How does our relationship with our earthly father impact our relationship with our Heavenly Father? What if you grew up without your earthly father being active or present in your life? Founder of Fathers in the Field John J. Smithbaker will be offering a message for men who struggle to forgive their absentee, neglectful, or indifferent father. John will affirm the glorious and mission-oriented purpose that God has for men and the critical role forgiveness plays in living this out. 

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September 19, 2023

Cold-Case Christianity 10th Anniversary Edition: A Conversation with J. Warner Wallace

What if current investigative practices were used to examine the claims of Christ and the Bible? J. Warner Wallace used his decades-long experience as a cold-case homicide detective to gather evidence from eye-witness accounts of the historical Jesus.  Now 10 years old, this newly updated  Cold Case Christianity includes new illustrations and answers to commonly asked questions from skeptics and students.  Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned detective how to discover truth from these ancient eyewitnesses with J. Warner Wallace in this conversation on Ken and Deb in the Morning!

Developing a Spiritually Healthy Mind: A Prepared Devotional Teaching with Ed Hedding

Many experts are calling the rising rates of suicide in our nation a "silent public health crisis." Pastor Ed Hedding is responding to this crisis with thoughts from God's Word that show us how to develop and maintain a spiritually, healthy mind. Pastor Ed shares three principles that we can practice as we face each day to stay balanced and healthy in our thinking, so we can live out God's good purpose for us. 

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September 18, 2023

Safe Places Training: A Conversation with Bettendorf Police Officer Keaton Connell

Would you know what to do if your church had an active shooter? What's the best way to keep your congregation safe and deter those who are looking to do harm? Bettendorf Police Department is hosting a training called "Safe Places" that will focus on protecting places of worship from violence and crime. Bettendorf Police Officer Keaton Connell will be joining Ken and Deb to talk about this informational training and the importance of being proactive in making your church a safe place for all who attend your worship services and weekday activities. 

Holy Habits: 10 Small Decisions that Lead to a Big Life

You may have a plan for your finances, family, or career, but do you have a spiritual plan to grow closer to Jesus? If your answer is no, you are not alone as Pastor Noah Herrin says it's his experience that very few have an intentional plan to grow in faith.  Pastor Herrin says there is a plan that can change this reality and it begins with ten small choices. He will outline these tangible practices that result in growing a deeper and more intimate relationship with Jesus on Monday's show!

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September 15, 2023

Mary, Becoming a Girl of Faithfulness: A Conversation with Dannah Gresh

What does it mean to be a girl after God's own heart? The mother of Jesus, Mary, can teach girls today how to say "yes" to God's plan and be faithful even when the assignment is difficult! Dannah Gresh is talking about her new resource on Friday's Show as we highlight this new True Girl Bible Study.  Moms and daughters this study will give you a chance to grow your relationship with each other and in your understanding of trusting and following Jesus even when we don't understand everything!

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September 14, 2023

No Greater Love: A Conversation with Rebecca McLaughlin

Friends can pull us up when we're knocked down, encourage us, and spur us on to follow Jesus. In fact, Jesus said there was no greater love than sacrificial friendship love. How do we build these kinds of friendships? How can we be that kind of friend? Author Rebecca McLaughlin will join us for a segment on friendship and share with us the characteristics of a healthy Christian friendship and why it's vital to flourishing in our Christian walk. 

A Conversation with Chef Stephanie Godke

Fall is right around the corner and with it all the fabulous fall flavors! Chef Stephanie Godke will use one of those fall favorites to flavor the pork recipe that she is sharing with us on Thursday's show. Don't miss this opportunity to pick up cooking tips and new ideas to spice up your suppertime this fall!

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September 13, 2023

Gospel Pictures of the Promised One in Genesis: A Conversation with Dr. Katrina Forseth

Is Jesus, the Promised One, seen in the very first book of the Bible? If so, how is He revealed in the word-picture prophecies and promises? How do these pictures set the Gospel foundation for all of Scripture? Dr. Katrina Forseth has worked with Child Evangelism Fellowship for over 30 years and serves as the State Director for CEF in Illinois.  Katrina has researched and studied the various pictures in Scripture that reveal Christ in all of the Bible and she’ll join us to talk about some of those pictures and how they connect the Old and New Testaments as one.  You won’t want to miss this study that will show and remind us anew of the incredible plan of God and the work of Christ from the very beginning.

Voice of the Martyrs Update: A Conversation with Todd Nettleton

God is always at work and every other week we hear stories from places around the world that appear closed to the gospel and believers are paying a high price for living and sharing their faith.  Join Todd Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs as he shares some good news this morning regarding a pastor we prayed for the last time we visited along with an incredible story of gospel impact to an unreached people group in Nepal.

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September 12, 2023

Alzheimer's Caregiving Support Group: A Conversation with Marcy Konkousonh

It's a sobering statistic that 40% of caregivers die before the one to whom they are giving care. The stress for those who care for their husband, wife, or parents with Alzheimer's or dementia can be overwhelming with little time left to care for oneself.  Marcy Konkousohn has personal experience with this journey and she began an Alzheimer's Caregiving Support group to both educate and provide support for caregivers. Marcy will be sharing about her group that meets at Edgewood Baptist Church and will offer a challenge to area churches to consider beginning a support group for those caring for family members with dementia or Alzheimer's.

What Faith Sounds Like in Times of Pain: A Prepared Devotional Teaching with Doug Rowland

Every Tuesday we sit under the teaching of a local ministry leader or pastor and this week we will hear from Pastor Doug Rowland of Rock Island Bible Church. Pastor Doug will take us to Psalm 55 to learn what faith sounds like in times of pain. The reality of seasons of pain and lament are a part of the human experience and so how do we walk through this reality with faith? Pastor Doug Rowland will give us three prayers to help give voice to your season of lament. 

Faith and Reason Seminar: A Conversation with Rick McGough and Kyle Parks

As the culture drifts away from the anchor of truth, how do we, as believers stand firm unshaken and unashamed? Local Church Apologetic's Rick McGough and Edgewood Baptist Church Discipleship Pastor Kyle Parks join Ken and Deb to talk about an equipping conference for you this Saturday, September 16, at Edgewood Baptist Church. Rick McGough will present his Faith and Reason Seminar, free of charge, to our community to instruct us on how to be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope you have. Listen in for a conversation on the importance of apologetics along with an invitation to this free equipping seminar.

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September 11, 2023

The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: A Conversation with Justin Brierley

Are secular thinkers considering Christianity again? How is the "meaning crisis" revealing that the only solution is the Christian story? UK broadcaster, writer, and speaker Justin Brierley will join us to talk about a trend he is seeing among a number of secular thinkers toward Christianity. He'll address the birth of a new conversation he's hearing secular thinkers engage on whether God makes sense of science, history, and culture. Justin will also challenge the church to prepare for a new wave of faith!

Dedication of the Isnag Bible: A Conversation with Nard Pugyao

In 1956 Wycliffe missionary Dick Roe began his ministry and the Bible translation work among an unreached people group in the Philippians. One of those young boys that trusted Christ through Dick's ministry became a missionary aviator with JAARS and was instrumental in the translation of the whole Bible into his language of Isnag.  This summer, 66 years later, the entire Bible was completed and dedicated! We're talking about it with that boy, whose life was changed for eternity, Nard Pugyao. Nard was at the dedication of the Bible this summer and we'll share his incredible journey with us on Ken and Deb in the Morning. 

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September 08, 2023

Pickleball Faith: A Conversation with Stacy Lynn Harp

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country with courts popping up in old malls and warehouses. What draws people to this sport? How is this sport conducive to building friendships and spiritual conversations? For counselor Stacy Lynn, the sport of pickleball has been instrumental in her faith journey. Stacy's journey inspires us to consider how we live out our faith in Jesus whether we are on or off the pickleball court!

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September 07, 2023

Praying for Your Child From Head to Toe: A Conversation with Sharon Jaynes

There is one important thing we all can do for our children, and that is pray. In this conversation, we'll be talking about praying the Scriptures over our children and grandchildren with bestselling author Sharon Jaynes. Sharon will be talking about the top concerns parents have today and how to pray Scripture powerfully and purposely over our children each day!

Revive Quad Cities: A Conversation with Sunny Singh

You are invited to join believers in the Quad Cities for an evening of worship, prayer, and the Word of God as the REVIVE Quad Cities Tour comes to our community! Sunny Singh of Elim Arrival will share all about this weekend's event #RETURNTOJESUSTOUR and their mission to bring a generation to the REST found in Jesus one life at a time. If you long to see your city ignited for God, restored and redeemed to the glory of God, then join with others in this night of calling upon God for revival in our community!

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September 06, 2023

The Hem of His Garment: A Conversation with Dr. Michelle Bengston

When our bodies are in pain, the pain reaches beyond the physical and is felt emotionally, relationally, financially, and spiritually. How do we make this journey with pain when the pain is not going away? Dr. Michelle Bengston has expertise through years of clinical study and personal experience and offers a holistic understanding of the problem of pain in her new book, The Hem of His Garment. She'll offer strategies for living with pain when there seems to be no end in sight. 

Child Evangelism Fellowship: A Conversation with Dawn Wassell

School is back in session and for many schools in our area, children will have the opportunity to learn about God's love after school thanks to the ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship! What is a Good News Club and how can you join God and what He's doing in our schools? Dawn Wassell from Child Evangelism Fellowship will be with us Wednesday morning to share about this ministry that takes place in our public schools and how she has seen God work through these clubs, changing hearts and families for Christ. 

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September 05, 2023

The Sluggard: A Prepared Devotional Teaching with Gerad Hall

We all have those times when we don't want to get out of bed and go to work. In this devotional teaching, Gerad Hall takes us to the book of Proverbs to discover the problem and the solution for our lack of motivation! Listen for what Scripture says regarding the source of our laziness and what we can learn from a little industrious creature that can help us get moving. 

Kingdom Ninja: A Conversation with Daniel Gil

What does it take to become an American Ninja Warrior? What does it mean to be a warrior for Christ?  American Ninja Warrior's Daniel Gil will join us to talk about the training, challenges, and mental obstacles that were part of his journey to becoming a seven-time national finalist and a Grand Champion in this exciting sport, and how he has stayed grounded and growing in his faith. It's a special sports and faith conversation for all who aim to strengthen our bodies and souls!

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September 04, 2023

Good Work: A Conversation with Dave Hataj

A majority of the faith and work resources focus on the white-collar worker, overlooking the majority of the workforce. On this Labor Day, we air a best-of conversation that addresses the faith and work conversation for those in blue-collar jobs. Dave Hataj thought being "in ministry" meant training to be a pastor, but God had another direction for him. Dave says what he discovered from his experience is just how much our work matters to God and how blue-collar business can change people, communities, and even the world.

A Recipe for Biblical Success: A Conversation with Jason Coache

What does it mean to be a success in life? On this day set aside to celebrate the worker, pastor and author Jason Coache challenges the status quo definition of success. Jason had a particular view of success, and we will hear how God opened his eyes to how He defines success.  You're invited to join this conversation on what matters most in life and how to get to the finish line pleasing the One who matters. 

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September 01, 2023

Recipes for a Sweet Child: A Conversation with Katie J. Trent

Does your child struggle with fear, anger, or other reactions that you know can have a negative influence in their life? How do you help your child address some of those issues and encourage their faith? Katie J. Trent is a mom and licensed clinical social worker who addresses 36 different issues with Scripture, themed baking recipes, and activities for the whole family in her new book, Recipes for a Sweet Child.  Katie will join us to talk about her hands-on approach to tackling some common issues that pop up in a child’s life and how she’s seen God use this focused family time to grow relationships and faith.  

FamilyLife Weekend to Remember: A Conversation with Doug Grimes

All this week we’ve been giving you the chance to win free registrations to FamilyLife Weekend to Remember and this morning we’ll take a closer look at the event with Doug Grimes. Doug will discuss some of the topics that will be a part of the weekend and share his favorite part of the getaway. Don’t miss this chance to learn about this special weekend that can help you and your spouse grow closer to each other as you seek to live out God’s amazing design in your marriage.

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