Ken and Deb Mornings

The statistics are staggering for brothers and sisters in Christ around the world as nearly 5,000 Christians have been martyred for their faith last year, and almost 4,000 were abducted. Along with this cost to human life and flourishing, nearly 15 thousand churches have been attacked or closed. Who is helping those courageously standing for Christ in the face of persecution? Voice of the Martyrs ministers to individuals, families, and churches providing encouragement and support through the suffering. Every other week Todd Nettleton shares with us the stories of concern and how we can specifically pray for those suffering brothers and sisters, providing opportunities to reach out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is at the root of our moral cultural confusion? Do you ever look down on someone because they sin differently than you? Pastor Brian Bill takes us to the source of the problem and describes 10 lies sin speaks to us. He'll also share the remedy for our sin and the invitation to receive the gift of freedom and forgiveness accomplished for us by the death of Jesus on the cross and His glorious resurrection!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent report issued by the U.S. Surgeon General has folks shaking their heads and we'll discover "why" as we visit with Focus on the Family's Vice President of Parenting Dr. Danny Huerta. Listen to this positive voice about having children as we counter the implication that having children is hazardous to your health. Dr. Huerta will express the joys of parenting and how family is vital to positive mental health for parents and children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What difference did a simple shoebox gift make in the life of a young girl in the Venezuelan Amazon? For shoebox recipient Dioany Yosuino it was feeling seen by God, who delights in His children. Hear her incredible story on Friday's show and learn how you could be a part of answering a child's prayer this year by packing an Operation Christmas Child shoebox!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever attended a timeshare pitch and been tempted to buy one? Before buying one, we invite you to listen to Faith and Finance Live's Rob West, who will answer some of the most common questions regarding timeshares. Rob will discuss the difficulty of getting out of a timeshare and explore whether Airbnb and Vrbro have impacted timeshares. Whether you have a timeshare, want to unload a timeshare, or are excited about the possibilities of travel with a timeshare, this conversation will aid you in making an informed and wise decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is one of the most powerful weapons of spiritual warfare? How can we stand firm and strong as we fight our battles? Dr. James Goll describes the enemy's strategies and gives us tools to enforce Christ's victory in our lives in his new book, The Triumph! Join us for this hopeful conversation on spiritual warfare on Mornings with Seth and Deb!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In your darkest time, who is there for you? What can you depend on when your life is on shaky ground? Our guest wrestled with these questions at age 22 after receiving a devastating diagnosis. Phil Zielke was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma and faced uncertainty and despair in the face of his new reality of fighting cancer. Phil joins Seth and Deb to share his story and how he has experienced greater intimacy with God and a desire to help others through the journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ready to answer your child's or grandchild's questions on sexual identity from a Christ-centered perspective? What does the Bible teach about our gender and sexuality and how do we communicate its message with grace and truth? Edgewood Baptist Church Youth Pastor Chris Rogers will join the morning show to share about a one-day conference that will help equip parents, grandparents, and teens to understand and communicate God's good design.  Learn more about the Holy Sexuality Conference with Dr. Christopher Yuan by catching this conversation with Pastor Chris Rogers on Mornings with Seth and Deb!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you know when you read the Bible, you are practicing the "rightly dividing" the Word in 2 Timothy 2:15? In this segment, Pastor Ed Hedding walks us through the best practices and principles of interpretation as we seek to correctly handle God's Word and be that approved worker who does not need to be ashamed.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you think God has disqualified you from living out His purposes because of your past? Do you wonder if freedom is available to you or if you'll always bear the shame of your choices? Morgan Krueger has carried this burden and shares how she experienced this debilitating shame and has been set free. Morgan invites you to escape the cycle of shame by replacing the lies we believe with the truth of our freedom in Christ!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you find that you regularly feel lonely? Bible teacher Becky Harling says those feelings can come from feeling disconnected from God and others. She has experienced this emotional distance from loved ones and has some practical advice for growing closer to God and others.  If you, like Becky, are surrounded by people but feel lonely, you'll be encouraged and equipped in this conversation to transform the loneliness into deeper connections with others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know what impacts your child deeply and how to help them through the many hurts and traumas they experience? Counselor Dr. Joannie DeBrito says the trauma of school shootings can impact students even if they were not directly affected, causing them to wonder if a similar situation could occur at their school, work, or church. To hear Joannie's easy-to-use tools that will guide you in helping your child navigate trauma, catch Monday's conversation on Mornings with Seth and Deb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is discipling your children and grandchildren when it comes to their sexuality and their identity? Dr. Christopher Yuan is calling for a return to home to teach the next generation what the Bible teaches regarding our gender and sexuality. Dr. Yuan will speak at Edgewood Baptist Church the first weekend of October and present the Holy Sexuality Conference on Saturday, October 5.  Christopher will share some of his past, what led him to this Christ-centric understanding of gender and sexuality, and details of the upcoming conference on Mornings with Seth and Deb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we, as Christians, function as citizens of the Kingdom of God and citizens of the United States? Professor of historical theology at Indiana Wesleyan University Dr. Miranda Zapor Cruz thinks critically about our dual citizenship and the reality of both Kingdoms, exploring different faithful approaches in her new book, Faithful Politics. Miranda joins Seth and Deb to help us discern the differences in these kingdoms and how fellow Christ-followers may come to different conclusions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does it surprise you how difficult it is to follow Jesus? Have you been taken back by the amount of suffering as you pursue obedience to Christ? You are not alone if you've answered yes to either of these questions.  Pediatric ER Doctor and founder of Living with Power Ministries Lina Abujamra describes the struggles and joys that come as we seek to live out our calling. We'll also be strengthened by the message that we can persevere, rejoice, and obey the Lord even when it hurts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every other Wednesday on Mornings with Seth and Deb, Todd Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs highlights the latest news and stories from persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ. In this conversation, Todd shares his experiences at VOM following the days after the terrorist attack on our nation 23 years ago,  and reminds us of the deadline coming this Friday for the Malaysian government to release a confidential report about the abduction of Pastor Raymond Koh.  Todd will also share a matter of urgent prayer from Egypt and tells us about the upcoming International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are some of the things we get wrong about God's Kingdom? Have you ever felt that others were more blessed by God than you? When you think of God's grace do you consider it more as something you receive or give? Pastor Doug Rowland takes us to the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 20 and how they reveal the upside-down nature of God's radical generosity and grace!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we live in and through suffering? The books of 1 & 2 Peter deal with suffering in a world and culture foreign to the believer; suffering is part of our journey.  Feasting on Truth's Erin H. Warren joins Seth and Deb to share how suffering led her to this passage of Scripture,  highlighting her new inductive Bible study titled Steadfast on Mornings with Seth and Deb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are some of the unique challenges of adoption and how do the 5 love languages help to overcome them? Dr. Laurel Shaler is a professor, licensed professional counselor, and mom of adopted kids. She shares her professional and personal experience regarding the adoption journey and the power of knowing and speaking your child's specific love language to infuse love, hope, and attachment in your family.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has your family been considering adoption but feel that the cost keeps you from moving forward? Monday we highlight the adoption journey of a local couple and how Both Hands ministry provides a way to fund an adoption and help widows in our community. Kevin and Jess Meloy are in the process of adopting two brothers and we'll hear their story and how Both Hands ministry reaches out for the orphan with one hand and the widow with the other on Mornings with Seth and Deb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.