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March 11, 2010
"Toe to Toe with Your Teen"
Char Binkley


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Are you at the end of your rope with your defiant teen? Take heart! Help is on the way. Licensed professional counselor and author of "Toe to Toe with Your Teen" (Regal, ISBN# 978-0-8307-4901-0), Dr. Jimmy Myers, joins Char to offer proven strategy for overcoming unruly behavior. Dr. Myers offers fresh hope to those of you who are disheartened and doubtful of the difference you can make in your teen’s life. Exerting your God-given authority will enable peace to replace the chaos created by your rebellious teen.
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March 10, 2010
Spots and Spotlights
Lynne Ford, Char Binkley, Jamie Bennett


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Go back in time to when skirts and hair were equally poufy, Ike was president, and Elvis was King: the Lost in the 50s Diner. Owner Rick Francis shares the story behind the St. Mary’s eatery on today’s “Spots and Spotlights.” Artist Karen Brenner explains the “why” behind her “Beautiful Horses of Indiana” series. And “Nature Friend” magazine’s Kevin Shank discusses the unique beginnings of this magazine that celebrates the world God made.
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March 9, 2010
Open Phone Lines
Lynne Ford


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What’s your favorite Bible verse? Perhaps it’s your life verse…or a verse that encouraged and strengthened you during a crisis…or one that is currently resonating with your soul. Call in on today’s “Mid-Morning” and tell us the what and why of your special verse.
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March 8, 2010
"SistahFaith"
Lynne Ford


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Every woman needs a safe place…a quiet place to scream, and friends to dress her wounds. Sistahs who won’t cringe at the truth, who are willing to walk by her side, who will listen to her stories, and who will offer balm to heal her wounds. Marilynn Griffith, author of “SistahFaith” (Howard Books, ISBN # 1-4391-5277-5), shares how her sistahs helped her let go of the shame of her past, and offers advice on how to gather your own group of sistahs.
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March 5, 2010
"When Feelings Don't Come Easy"
Char Binkley


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Do you run from conflict or struggle with finding the right words to say? Licensed therapist, and author of “When Feelings Don’t Come Easy” (America House, ISBN# 1-58851-581-8), Craig Miller, joins Char during Friday’s “Mid-Morning” to explain why and how you can become robbed of your God given ability to freely express feelings. Learn techniques to help overcome fear, emotional pain, and ultimately feel better about yourself.
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March 4, 2010
"Flickering Pixels: How Technology Shapes Your Faith"
Char Binkley


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It's no secret. We live in a media-saturated world. How does the technology surrounding us shape our faith and life? Shane Hipps suggests that if we're not careful the technologies we use end up using us. Shane joins Char Binkley and Clinton Faupel during Thursday’s “Mid-Morning” to bring to light the hidden dangers of blindly embracing the latest offerings from the gods of technology. Learn how to find your way out of the media maze and see the world in new ways. (“Flickering Pixels”, Zondervan, ISBN# 978-0-310-29321-7)
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March 3, 2010
"Who Knew?" Open Phones
Char Binkley, Lynne Ford


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Want to make your life easier, your home cleaner, and your food taste better – all while saving time and money? It may sound too good to be true, but it is possible! Char and Lynne let you in on some tips, secrets and quick fixes all from Volume II of “Who Knew?” by Jeanne and Bruce Lubin (Castle Point Publishing, ISBN# 978-0-9820667-0-6). Then we want to hear all about your very own home tips and secrets!
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March 2, 2010
"If God is Good"
Lynne Ford


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It is arguably the greatest question of human history: Why would an all-good and all-powerful God create a world full of evil and suffering? Randy Alcorn, author of “If God Is Good” (WaterBrook, ISBN # 1-60142-132-6), brings a fresh, realistic, and thoroughly biblical approach to dealing with all the issues this deep-rooted question raises. One that will help you discover that suffering is, in the end, God’s invitation to trust Him. And to hope for a better world.
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March 1, 2010
What's It Worth?
Lynne Ford


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In“Country Living” magazine, Helaine Fendelman tells readers what their antiques and collectibles are worth. She’s doing the same for “Mid-Morning” listeners today! Call in and find out the value of your quilt, coin, Scouting badge or whatever.
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February 26, 2010
"Lord I Just Want To Be Happy"
Char Binkley


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Do you find yourself praying, "Lord, I just want to be happy" (Harvest House, ISBN# 978-0736919234)? Perhaps you can't see how God could possibly get you to a place of inner joy and well-being. Drawing on her own struggles and those of people she has counseled, Leslie Vernick joins Char on Friday to share scriptural insights and simple steps to help you converge on a new path of real hope and happiness even if nothing changes in your circumstances.
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February 25, 2010
"Not So Fast: Slowed Down Solutions for Frenzied Families"
Char Binkley


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It's no secret that we live in a high-speed, high-pressured, 24-7 world. How does this affect us? How does this affect the children we're raising? The effects are costly - we're overloaded, overextended, and over caffeinated. But how can we possibly downshift without missing out? Ann Kroeker, author of “Not So Fast: Slow-Down Solutions for Frenzied Families” (Cook, ISBN# 978-1-4347-6888-9), joins Char on Thursday to explore the effects of our overcommitted culture and to offer refreshing alternatives for living an unrushed life.
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February 24, 2010
Thank You Anchor Room
Lynne Ford, Char Binkley


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The Anchor Room has closed, but its impact on the lives of those who bought books, CDs, cards, or inspirational gift items continues. Store co-founders Paul and Paulene Holsopple, and a line-up of store employees and customers, celebrate the store’s legacy. What about you? How has something you purchased at the Anchor Room enriched your life? Call and tell us during the show.
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February 23, 2010
Author! Author!
Lynne Ford


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Anita Renfroe has the spiritual gift of saying what most women think but are afraid to say out loud. The popular speaker and author discusses her new books “Duets” (Cook, ISBN # 1-4347-6543-7) and “Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You” (Hyperion Books, ISBN# 1-4013-4098-8) on February’s “Author! Author!” Vaunda Micheaux Nelson (“Who Will I Be, Lord?”, Random House, ISBN # 0-375-84342-6), Dr. Gary Burge (“Jesus, The Middle Eastern Storyteller,” Zondervan, ISBN # 0-310-28045-3), Davis Bunn (“Act of Faith” series, Bethany House), and Kay Marshall Strom (“In the Presence of the Poor,” Authentic, ISBN # 1-60657-012-8) round out the hour.
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February 22, 2010
"What Difference Do It Make?"
Lynne Ford


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“What Difference Do It Make?” continues the hard-to-believe story of hope and reconciliation that began with the bestseller, “Same Kind of Different as Me.” On today’s “Mid-Morning,” Ron Hall shares how a remarkable woman’s love brought two unlikely men together as friends—Ron, a wealthy fine-art dealer, and Denver Moore, an illiterate homeless African American—and how their story is dramatically changing the lives of those who hear it.
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February 19, 2010
"Faith Set Free:Pray for Yourself with Reckless Abandon"
Char Binkley


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Do you pray for yourself? Sometimes it’s far easier and more natural to pray for others. But what about praying for you? On today’s encore “Mid-Morning,” Will Davis Jr., author of "Faith Set Free, Pray For Yourself with Reckless Abandon", joins Char to explain the importance of praying for yourself, revealing how it’s the key to letting God transform your life. Davis gives a list of several pinpoint prayers to get you started in experiencing the power of prayer. Originally aired August 13, 2009.
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February 18, 2010
"Raising Fit Kids in a Fat World"
Char Binkley


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One out of five American children is severely overweight, and this trend shows no signs of slowing, prompting parents - just like you - to ask how can we protect our kids from obesity? On this encore “Mid-Morning,” Dr. Joani Jack, co-author of "Raising Fit Kids in a Fat World" (Regal, ISBN# 0830745343), joins Char during to share practical, proven advice and tools, rather than a diet plan, to encourage behavioral changes in your kids so they can live fit lives to the fullest. Originally Aird March, 20, 2008.
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February 17, 2010
Digging Deeper Panel
Lynne Ford


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The Digging Deeper Panel discusses the second book in James Bryan Smith’s Apprentice Series: “The Good and Beautiful Life” (InterVarsity, ISBN # 0-8308-3532-4). Why are those who love and follow Christ dogged by anger, lust, lying, worry, and judging? And how do our false beliefs about success and happiness lead to the vices we despise? Don’t miss what promises to be a very honest, very lively, and very helpful discussion about spiritual transformation.
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February 16, 2010
Dr. Mitchell Kruse
Lynne Ford


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Do you have a blueprint for success? In your business, family, church or small group, do you have building plans to positively influence your relationships? Dr. Mitchell Kruse unpacks the Bible’s Thirty Sayings of the Wise (aka the book of Proverbs) to reveal the blueprint for building healthy relationships, including effectively handling conflict.
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February 15, 2010
"Unfaithful"
Lynne Ford


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Statistics show that one in every four marriages is impacted by infidelity. Odds are that you or someone you know has been directly affected by the searing pain of marital infidelity. But adultery is not an automatic death sentence for a marriage. You can trust again. You can restore intimacy. You can have a relationship that you will both cherish for a lifetime. Using hard-won wisdom and insights gleaned from their own journey to save their marriage after devastating infidelities, Gary and Mona Shriver, co-authors of “Unfaithful” (Cook, ISBN # 1-4347-6533-8), explain how.
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February 12, 2010
"From One Single Mother to Another"
Char Binkley


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If you’re looking for the encouragement and hope that a veteran single parent can offer, you’ll find them during Friday’s encore Mid-Morning as Sandra Aldrich, author of "From One Single Mother to Another" (Regal, ISBN# 0-8307-3687-5), joins Char to share practical advice for single parenting. Even dads will find support and useful pointers. Find out how homes can be healed and the single parenting road can be walked victoriously.
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February 11, 2010
Catch Your Breath
Lynne Ford


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Mid-Morning begins its quarterly “Catch Your Breath” series for 2010. In this day and age of overload and exhaustion, Mindy Caliguire and Brenda Jank discuss what propels us toward tightly packing our schedules. The two ministry leaders, wives and moms explain not only why, but how including rhythms of rest into your life result in strong relationships and a satisfied soul.
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February 10, 2010
Spots and Spotlights
Lynne Ford, Jamie Bennett


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Put the paperbacks you’ve read to good use by sending them to servicemen and women stationed overseas. Operation Paperback’s Chrissy Honeywell explains how on today’s “Spots and Spotlights.” Max Troyer shares the history of Indiana’s own Sechler’s Pickles. Mary Carrier tells how she transformed some of her late husband’s clothes into treasured teddy bears for her children and grandchildren. And Constance Rhodes recounts what she learned about herself and our culture’s obsession with beauty when she went without make-up for a month.
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