http://www.wbcl.org/programs/MidMorningMain.asp Talk for women worth talking about. That is what you will hear on Mid-Morning, weekday mornings from 9:05-10:00. Char Binkley and Lynne Ford cover it all; the latest science-based health news, insights on raising kids, growing a healthy, loving marriage, knowing and following God and living out His mercy and love in the world. Good conversation with two women who will make you think and laugh. From The WBCL Radio Network, a ministry of Taylor University. en-us Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EST Saturday Sunday http://www.wbcl.org/images/mmpiclogo1.jpg http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Lynne Ford and Char Binkley 144 189 grbeal@wbcl.org help@streamaudio.com (Help) The WBCL Radio Network 2008 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:53:12 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 WBCL Mid-Morning Archives The WBCL Radio Network's Mid-Morning Program The WBCL Radio Network's Mid-Morning Program Archive. Talk for women worth talking about. That's what you ll hear on Mid-Morning, weekday mornings from 9:05-10:00. Char Binkley and Lynne Ford cover it all: the latest science-based health news, insights on raising kids, growing a healthy, loving marriage, knowing and following God, and living out His mercy and love in the world. Good conversation with two women who will make you think and laugh. From The WBCL Radio Network, a ministry of Taylor University. family, women, woman, books, faith, christian, child, children, life, witness, jesus, christ, love, marriage, The WBCL Radio Network's Mid-Morning Program wbcl@wbcl.org clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Nutrition expert Dr. Ann Kulze checks in with tips for beating the winter blahs and curbing your sweet tooth (the average American swallows 350-475 calories worth of added sugars each day). The author of Dr. Ann s 10-Step Diet also unpacks a study that warns too much sitting can be deadly and answers your nutrition questions. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100208.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) Dr. Anne Kulze Nutrition expert Dr. Ann Kulze checks in with tips for beating the winter blahs and curbing your sweet tooth (the average American swallows 350-475 calories worth of added sugars each day). The author of Dr. Ann s 10-Step Diet also unpacks a study that warns too much sitting can be deadly and answers your nutrition questions. 00:54:51 Dr. Ann, sweet tooth, sugar, nutrition, health, wellness The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Gurgles, gas, and your gut whether your issue is acid reflux, persistent heartburn, or constipation, relief is a phone call (or e-mail) away. Dr. Patricia Raymond is back on today s Mid-Morning to answer your health questions affecting anywhere in the body between, as she puts, where food goes in and comes out! Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100205.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) Gut Health Gurgles, gas, and your gut whether your issue is acid reflux, persistent heartburn, or constipation, relief is a phone call (or e-mail) away. Dr. Patricia Raymond is back on today s Mid-Morning to answer your health questions affecting anywhere in the body between, as she puts, where food goes in and comes out! 00:55:24 heartburn, constipation, acid reflux, gut, health, wellness, Dr. Patricia Raymond, food, gas The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Is it your dream to become a published author? Dr. Dennis Hensley, head of Taylor University s professional writing program, and Cecil Murphey, award-winning author and a frequent writer s conference speaker, explain the basics of good writing, how to pitch your ideas to publishers, and discuss the positives and pitfalls of self-publishing. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100204.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) Becoming a Published Author Is it your dream to become a published author? Dr. Dennis Hensley, head of Taylor University s professional writing program, and Cecil Murphey, award-winning author and a frequent writer s conference speaker, explain the basics of good writing, how to pitch your ideas to publishers, and discuss the positives and pitfalls of self-publishing. 00:55:05 Hensley, Murphey, publisher, publishing, self-publishing, writer, writing, author, Cecil Murphey, Dr. Dennis Hensley The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Intimacy with God is not on pause until we can carve out serene aromatic spaces and control our calendars: intimacy can be realized in every gloriously messy moment of each unpredictable day. Alicia Britt Chole, author of Intimate Conversations (Revell, ISBN # 0-8007-3289-9), spiritual mentor, and not to mention wife and mother of three, leads you on a gentle, encouraging and accessible journey toward a deeper, more satisfying relationship with God. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "Intimate Conversations" Intimacy with God is not on pause until we can carve out serene aromatic spaces and control our calendars: intimacy can be realized in every gloriously messy moment of each unpredictable day. Alicia Britt Chole, author of Intimate Conversations (Revell, ISBN # 0-8007-3289-9), spiritual mentor, and not to mention wife and mother of three, leads you on a gentle, encouraging and accessible journey toward a deeper, more satisfying relationship with God. 00:55:28 Intimate Conversations, Alicia Britt Chole, devotions, devotional, spiritual growth The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp It may be hard to believe, but heart disease is far and away the most likely reason that you, your husband, sibling, co-worker and even your children will die. But with the one-two punch of exercise and heart-healthy eating you can reduce your risk for heart disease. Personal fitness trainer Kerri Zurbuch and Registered Dietitian Melissa Schwab tell you how. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100202.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) Hearth Health It may be hard to believe, but heart disease is far and away the most likely reason that you, your husband, sibling, co-worker and even your children will die. But with the one-two punch of exercise and heart-healthy eating you can reduce your risk for heart disease. Personal fitness trainer Kerri Zurbuch and Registered Dietitian Melissa Schwab tell you how. 00:55:06 heart health, heart, health, exercise, fitness, dietition, Melissa Schwab, Mary Pat Leonard, Kerri Zurbuch The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp After Mark Laaser s struggles with sexual addiction, he and his wife, Debra, turned to counseling to rebuild their broken marriage. They ve poured what they learned about unmet desires, unhealthy coping behaviors, and what it takes to reconnect and rebuild a marriage into their book, The Seven Desires of Every Heart (Zondervan, ISBN # 0-310-27816-0). Whether you re married or single, the Laaser s insights during Monday s encore Mid-Morning will help you connect more deeply and intimately with God and other people. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100201.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "The Seven Desires of Every Heart" After Mark Laaser s struggles with sexual addiction, he and his wife, Debra, turned to counseling to rebuild their broken marriage. They ve poured what they learned about unmet desires, unhealthy coping behaviors, and what it takes to reconnect and rebuild a marriage into their book, The Seven Desires of Every Heart (Zondervan, ISBN # 0-310-27816-0). Whether you re married or single, the Laaser s insights during Monday s encore Mid-Morning will help you connect more deeply and intimately with God and other people. 00:55:01 Laaser, sexual addiction, sex, relationships, The Seven Desires of Every Heart, marriage, love, rebuild marriage The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Who doesn t love a good story? Char adores them and brings you two women with inspirational stories during today s encore Mid-Morning. First we ll hear from Wendy Blight ( Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner , Moody, ISBN# 0802414966) of how one life-altering and tragic circumstance led her to seek answers. She found that no circumstance is too difficult and no pain too deep for God to redeem. And then we ll hear how God blessed Sandi Rauwolf ( Blessings Too Good , Xulon, ISBN# 978-1606471098) and her young family beyond measure and taught her to trust that all things are possible with God even the impossible. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100129.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) People to People Who doesn t love a good story? Char adores them and brings you two women with inspirational stories during today s encore Mid-Morning. First we ll hear from Wendy Blight ( Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner , Moody, ISBN# 0802414966) of how one life-altering and tragic circumstance led her to seek answers. She found that no circumstance is too difficult and no pain too deep for God to redeem. And then we ll hear how God blessed Sandi Rauwolf ( Blessings Too Good , Xulon, ISBN# 978-1606471098) and her young family beyond measure and taught her to trust that all things are possible with God even the impossible. 00:48:03 People to People, Wendy Blight, Hidden Joy, rape, tragedy, Sandi Rauwolf, Blessings Too Good, health, adoption, miracle The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Having buried two infants, Nancy Guthrie is familiar with deep sorrow and suffering. During Thursday s encore Mid-Morning, Nancy gently invites you to lean in along with her to hear Jesus speak understanding and insight into the lingering questions about the hurts of life. Gain hope in the midst of your suffering as Nancy offers an honest, provocative, grace-filled and soothing salve for your soul by sharing answers she found as Jesus spoke into her own sorrow ( Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow , Tyndale, ISBN# 978-1414325484). Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100128.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow" Having buried two infants, Nancy Guthrie is familiar with deep sorrow and suffering. During Thursday s encore Mid-Morning, Nancy gently invites you to lean in along with her to hear Jesus speak understanding and insight into the lingering questions about the hurts of life. Gain hope in the midst of your suffering as Nancy offers an honest, provocative, grace-filled and soothing salve for your soul by sharing answers she found as Jesus spoke into her own sorrow ( Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow , Tyndale, ISBN# 978-1414325484). 00:55:05 Nancy Guthrie, grief, sorrow, Jesus, faith, spiritual growth, suffering, hope, Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp In today s complicated stepfamily, the stepmom often doesn t know where to turn for help. Let stepfamily expert Ron Deal teach you how to survive and thrive as a stepmom. The co-author of The Smart Stepmom (Bethany House, ISBN # 0-7642-0702-0) shares helpful and hopeful information, including how to be a positive influence on children torn between loyalty to their biological mom and to you, and what to do when you feel ostracized, rejected, or lonely. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100127.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "The Smart Stepmom" In today s complicated stepfamily, the stepmom often doesn t know where to turn for help. Let stepfamily expert Ron Deal teach you how to survive and thrive as a stepmom. The co-author of The Smart Stepmom (Bethany House, ISBN # 0-7642-0702-0) shares helpful and hopeful information, including how to be a positive influence on children torn between loyalty to their biological mom and to you, and what to do when you feel ostracized, rejected, or lonely. 00:55:07 stepmom, stepfamilies, Ron Deal, stepfamily, The Smart Stepmom, relationships, family, families, stepkids The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Tired of diets, counting calories, weighing food, and the daily struggle between appreciating the body you have and idolizing the body you want? It s time for you to Heal (Group, ISBN # 0-7644-3735-9). Judy Wardell Halliday, co-founder of Thin Within, and Allie Marie Smith, founder of HEAL (Healthy Eating, Abundant Living), discuss the stumbling blocks to a healthy body image and offer powerful truths for rising above the strongholds of food, eating, and body image. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100126.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "Heal: Healthy Eating, Abundant Living" Tired of diets, counting calories, weighing food, and the daily struggle between appreciating the body you have and idolizing the body you want? It s time for you to Heal (Group, ISBN # 0-7644-3735-9). Judy Wardell Halliday, co-founder of Thin Within, and Allie Marie Smith, founder of HEAL (Healthy Eating, Abundant Living), discuss the stumbling blocks to a healthy body image and offer powerful truths for rising above the strongholds of food, eating, and body image. 00:55:04 diets, food, Heal, Judy Halliday, Allie Marie Smith, health, healthy, wellness, body image, healthy eating The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Can a book help your kids make covering their mouths when they sneeze a habit? Find out on today s Author! Author! featuring Irene Breznak, author of Sneezy Louise (Random House, ISBN # 0-375-85169-8 ). Allison Pittman ( Stealing Home , Multnomah, ISBN # 1-60142-136-4) and first-time fiction author Judy Christie ( Gone to Green , Cook, ISBN # 1-4267-0024-8) discuss their novels Group Publishing s Amy Nappa highlights the Simply Relevant Bible study series for women. And Mel Cheatham celebrates God s promises and provisions in the devotional New Every Morning (Summerside, ISBN # 1-934770-60-4). Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100125.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) Author! Author! Can a book help your kids make covering their mouths when they sneeze a habit? Find out on today s Author! Author! featuring Irene Breznak, author of Sneezy Louise (Random House, ISBN # 0-375-85169-8 ). Allison Pittman ( Stealing Home , Multnomah, ISBN # 1-60142-136-4) and first-time fiction author Judy Christie ( Gone to Green , Cook, ISBN # 1-4267-0024-8) discuss their novels Group Publishing s Amy Nappa highlights the Simply Relevant Bible study series for women. And Mel Cheatham celebrates God s promises and provisions in the devotional New Every Morning (Summerside, ISBN # 1-934770-60-4). 00:54:58 novels, authors, Sneezy Louise, Irene Breznak, Allison Pittman, Judy Christie, Gone to Green, Bible Study, Simply Relevant, Mel Cheatham, devotional, New Every Morning The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Does living together help a couple determine whether or not they can have a successful marriage? The culture says yes but the reality is a higher divorce rate among couples who live together before marriage. During today s encore Mid-Morning, Mike and Harriet McManus, cofounders of Marriage Savers and co-authors of "Living Together: Myths, Risks and Answers" (Howard Books, ISBN # 1-4165-5098-3), explain why practice doesn t lead to til death do us part, and discuss a better way to prepare a relationship for marriage. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100118.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "Living Together: Myths, Risks and Answers" Does living together help a couple determine whether or not they can have a successful marriage? The culture says yes but the reality is a higher divorce rate among couples who live together before marriage. During today s encore Mid-Morning, Mike and Harriet McManus, cofounders of Marriage Savers and co-authors of "Living Together: Myths, Risks and Answers" (Howard Books, ISBN # 1-4165-5098-3), explain why practice doesn t lead to til death do us part, and discuss a better way to prepare a relationship for marriage. 00:55:20 marriage, dating, co-habitating, couple, divorce, relationships, Harriet McManus, Marriage Savers, Living Together: Myths, Risks and Answers The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Ever caught yourself saying, I never thought this would happen to our family? Family scenarios include your daughter starts talking, acting or dressing like a completely different person; your son s grades plummet and he drops out of extracurricular activities as well as church; your family conversations become war zones, or your daughter comes home drunk. Mark Gregston, counselor and author of What s Happening to My Teen? Uncovering the Sources of Rebellion (Harvest House, ISBN# 978-0-7369-2444-3) joins Char to shed light on how to navigate through the difficult years of your teenager and come out on the other side with relationships intact. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100115.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "What's Happening to My Teen?" Ever caught yourself saying, I never thought this would happen to our family? Family scenarios include your daughter starts talking, acting or dressing like a completely different person; your son s grades plummet and he drops out of extracurricular activities as well as church; your family conversations become war zones, or your daughter comes home drunk. Mark Gregston, counselor and author of What s Happening to My Teen? Uncovering the Sources of Rebellion (Harvest House, ISBN# 978-0-7369-2444-3) joins Char to shed light on how to navigate through the difficult years of your teenager and come out on the other side with relationships intact. 00:53:33 parenting, teens, teenager, What's Happening to My Teen?, teen rebellion, Mark Gregston, Clinton Faupel, rebellion, relationships The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp What would you give to radically improve, even transform, what matters most in your relationships? How about forty days of your time? Teaching Pastor at Saddleback Church, Tom Holladay maps out how to implement six foundational relationship principles that Jesus taught and lived. Using his book, The Relationship Principles of Jesus (Zondervan, ISBN# 978-0-310-28367-6), Tom will walk us day by day and step by step toward living a richer life as you relate to God and others. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100114.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "The Relationship Principles of Jesus" What would you give to radically improve, even transform, what matters most in your relationships? How about forty days of your time? Teaching Pastor at Saddleback Church, Tom Holladay maps out how to implement six foundational relationship principles that Jesus taught and lived. Using his book, The Relationship Principles of Jesus (Zondervan, ISBN# 978-0-310-28367-6), Tom will walk us day by day and step by step toward living a richer life as you relate to God and others. 00:54:56 relationships, Saddleback Church, Tom Holladay, The Relationship Principles of Jesus The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Procrastination. Know anything about that? What s left on your 2009 to do list that you re determined to tackle in 2010? How about that closet door you can barely open without stuff falling on your head? Whatever it is for you, we want to hear about it during Wednesday s Mid-Morning. Get ready to laugh it up with the Mid-Morning team and hopefully be motivated to tackle that long awaited task you just didn t have time to squeeze into the daily routine of life last year. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100113.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) 2010 To Do List Spilled Over from 2009 Procrastination. Know anything about that? What s left on your 2009 to do list that you re determined to tackle in 2010? How about that closet door you can barely open without stuff falling on your head? Whatever it is for you, we want to hear about it during Wednesday s Mid-Morning. Get ready to laugh it up with the Mid-Morning team and hopefully be motivated to tackle that long awaited task you just didn t have time to squeeze into the daily routine of life last year. 00:55:50 to do list, 2010 goals, 2009, open phones The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp You were born to be wild! Not bad wild but good wild, with a new zest for life, for Jesus, and for his thrilling, bold and creative plan for you. Debbie Alsdorf, author of "A Different Kind of Wild" (Revell, ISBN # 0-8007-3366-7), shows you how to break free from old expectations and boring patterns and find the WILD way of life. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100112.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "A Different Kind of Wild" You were born to be wild! Not bad wild but good wild, with a new zest for life, for Jesus, and for his thrilling, bold and creative plan for you. Debbie Alsdorf, author of "A Different Kind of Wild" (Revell, ISBN # 0-8007-3366-7), shows you how to break free from old expectations and boring patterns and find the WILD way of life. 00:55:09 wild, faith, spiritual growth, Debbie Alsdorf, A Different Kind of Wild The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg credits repairing broken windows in empty buildings with lowering the city s crime rate. The same principle holds true when it comes to getting healthy: little adjustments garner big results. On today s Mid-Morning, Dr. Ann Kulze lists six little habits to embrace in 2010 that can help you get healthy! Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100111.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) Dr. Ann Kulze New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg credits repairing broken windows in empty buildings with lowering the city s crime rate. The same principle holds true when it comes to getting healthy: little adjustments garner big results. On today s Mid-Morning, Dr. Ann Kulze lists six little habits to embrace in 2010 that can help you get healthy! 00:55:10 nutrition, health, wellness, Dr. Ann, getting healthy The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp After Jennifer Sands lost her husband on 9/11, God rescued her from despair and gave her a new life in Him. Join Jennifer, author of A Treasured Faith (The Olive Press, ISBN# 978-0-97679612-3-8), and Char during Friday s Mid-Morning as Jennifer shares how knowing God has become her greatest treasure. She has learned to look for God s goodness even in the darkest days, including her recent battle with breast cancer. Learn how you too can refine your heart for the riches of Christ in trials and in triumphs. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100108.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "A Treasured Faith" After Jennifer Sands lost her husband on 9/11, God rescued her from despair and gave her a new life in Him. Join Jennifer, author of A Treasured Faith (The Olive Press, ISBN# 978-0-97679612-3-8), and Char during Friday s Mid-Morning as Jennifer shares how knowing God has become her greatest treasure. She has learned to look for God s goodness even in the darkest days, including her recent battle with breast cancer. Learn how you too can refine your heart for the riches of Christ in trials and in triumphs. 00:55:06 faith, testimony, 9/11, September 11, breast cancer, A Treasured Faith, treasure, Jennifer Sands The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Have we lost the pursuit of authentic relationships in the wake of online social networks or is this seismic shift of online socializing a positive force leading to stronger community? Jessie Rice, author of The Church of Facebook , answers this question and more while offering a fresh perspective on social networking and its impact on today s culture and the church. Join Char Binkley and Clinton Faupel as they discuss this timely topic Thursday on Mid-Morning. Thu, 7 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100107.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "The Church of Facebook" Have we lost the pursuit of authentic relationships in the wake of online social networks or is this seismic shift of online socializing a positive force leading to stronger community? Jessie Rice, author of The Church of Facebook , answers this question and more while offering a fresh perspective on social networking and its impact on today s culture and the church. Join Char Binkley and Clinton Faupel as they discuss this timely topic Thursday on Mid-Morning. 00:55:08 facebook, social network, Jesse Rice, The Church of Facebook, Clinton Faupel The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp It s officially 2010; and typically with a New Year comes New Year resolutions. We want to know what yours are specifically, what are your spiritual goals for 2010? What does the goal of life transformation mean for you in 2010? Tell Char and Lynne all about it during Wednesday s Mid-Morning and also gain timeless wisdom from Dr. Warren Wiersbe as he introduces The Transformation Study Bible. Wiersbe writes, The remedy for discouragement is the Word of God. When you feed your heart and mind with its truth, you regain your perspective and find renewed strength. Tune in and find out how you can win a copy of The Transformation Study Bible for yourself. Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100106.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) What Are Your Spiritual Goals for 2010? It s officially 2010; and typically with a New Year comes New Year resolutions. We want to know what yours are specifically, what are your spiritual goals for 2010? What does the goal of life transformation mean for you in 2010? Tell Char and Lynne all about it during Wednesday s Mid-Morning and also gain timeless wisdom from Dr. Warren Wiersbe as he introduces The Transformation Study Bible. Wiersbe writes, The remedy for discouragement is the Word of God. When you feed your heart and mind with its truth, you regain your perspective and find renewed strength. Tune in and find out how you can win a copy of The Transformation Study Bible for yourself. 00:54:55 transformation, 2010 spiritual goals, Dr. Warren Wiersbe, Study Bible, spiritual growth The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp We all have ideas that we tell ourselves about God and how he works in our lives. Some are true, but many are false. James Bryan Smith believes those thoughts determine not only who we are, but how we live. In fact, Smith declares, the most important thing about a person is what they think about God. In The Good and Beautiful God (InterVarsity, ISBSN # 0-8308-3531-8), Smith invites you to put your ideas to the test to see if they match up with what Jesus himself reveals about God. Then he ll lead you through a process of spiritual formation that includes specific activities aimed at making these new narratives real in your body and soul as well as your mind. Tue, 5 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100105.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "The Good and Beautiful God" We all have ideas that we tell ourselves about God and how he works in our lives. Some are true, but many are false. James Bryan Smith believes those thoughts determine not only who we are, but how we live. In fact, Smith declares, the most important thing about a person is what they think about God. In The Good and Beautiful God (InterVarsity, ISBSN # 0-8308-3531-8), Smith invites you to put your ideas to the test to see if they match up with what Jesus himself reveals about God. Then he ll lead you through a process of spiritual formation that includes specific activities aimed at making these new narratives real in your body and soul as well as your mind. 00:55:09 God, faith, view of God, The Good and Beautiful God, James Bryan Smith, spiritual formation, soul, spiritual growth The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp In the book of Ephesians, the apostle Paul calls all Christians one-of-a-kind masterpieces poiema in Greek -- each with a unique expression of God s story. Meet two of God s Poiema People, who share how God is doing a good work in them and through them for His glory and the good of the world He loves during Monday s encore Mid-Morning. http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100104.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) Poiema People In the book of Ephesians, the apostle Paul calls all Christians one-of-a-kind masterpieces poiema in Greek -- each with a unique expression of God s story. Meet two of God s Poiema People, who share how God is doing a good work in them and through them for His glory and the good of the world He loves during Monday s encore Mid-Morning. 00:55:04 Ephesians, Poeima People, Greek, Apostle Paul, Ron Hall, Same Kind of Different As Me, Brent Higgins, I Would Die For You The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Are you tired of fighting with your spouse? Do you have anger boiling inside of you that s coming between you and your spouse? Anger can destroy your marriage, but not if you put forgiveness into practice. Bestselling author Dr. Gary Smalley and his pastor and good friend, Ted Cunningham, suggest that you have three options when anger rears its head: stuff it, spew it, or study it. Join Char and Ted during Friday s encore Mid-Morning as they reveal that the core of anger is pain and how sharing that pain and practicing forgiveness can lead to deeper intimacy and a marriage that will go the distance. ("From Anger to Intimacy", Regal, ISBN# 978-0-8307-4676-7) Fri, 1 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20100101.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "From Anger to Intimacy" Are you tired of fighting with your spouse? Do you have anger boiling inside of you that s coming between you and your spouse? Anger can destroy your marriage, but not if you put forgiveness into practice. Bestselling author Dr. Gary Smalley and his pastor and good friend, Ted Cunningham, suggest that you have three options when anger rears its head: stuff it, spew it, or study it. Join Char and Ted during Friday s encore Mid-Morning as they reveal that the core of anger is pain and how sharing that pain and practicing forgiveness can lead to deeper intimacy and a marriage that will go the distance. ("From Anger to Intimacy", Regal, ISBN# 978-0-8307-4676-7) 00:54:25 anger, marriage, relationships, Dr. Gary Smalley, Ted Cunningham, From Anger to Intimacy The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Are your parenting expectations leaving you feeling unfulfilled and discouraged? Are you drowning in a sea of guilt and fear? As a mother of six, author Leslie Leyland Fields ("Parenting is Your Highest Calling: And 8 Other Myths That Trap Us in Worry and Guilt", WaterBrook, ISBN# 978-1-4000-7420-4) knows firsthand the insecurities and questions that come with raising kids. Leslie joins Char Binkley during Thursday s encore Mid-Morning to debunk nine parenting myths. Gain a deeper understanding of how your relationship with God impacts your children directly as Leslie offers fresh insights and biblical truths to help release any mistaken assumptions lingering in your mind. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20091231.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) Busting Parenting Myths Are your parenting expectations leaving you feeling unfulfilled and discouraged? Are you drowning in a sea of guilt and fear? As a mother of six, author Leslie Leyland Fields ("Parenting is Your Highest Calling: And 8 Other Myths That Trap Us in Worry and Guilt", WaterBrook, ISBN# 978-1-4000-7420-4) knows firsthand the insecurities and questions that come with raising kids. Leslie joins Char Binkley during Thursday s encore Mid-Morning to debunk nine parenting myths. Gain a deeper understanding of how your relationship with God impacts your children directly as Leslie offers fresh insights and biblical truths to help release any mistaken assumptions lingering in your mind. 00:54:51 parenting, children, kids, parenting myths, Leslie Leyland Fields, relationships The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Gloria Gaither is back to discuss a very unique book with Char and Lynne on a special edition of Readings and Conversations on Mid-Morning. It's the story of a man who claims to have lost his faith as result of reporting on religion in America. He essentially asks the question, "If Christians are no more ethical than atheists, why belong to a church?" What do these three ladies think of his book and his conclusions? Hear this intriguing discussion during Wednesday s encore Mid-Morning. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20091230.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) Gloria Gaither Gloria Gaither is back to discuss a very unique book with Char and Lynne on a special edition of Readings and Conversations on Mid-Morning. It's the story of a man who claims to have lost his faith as result of reporting on religion in America. He essentially asks the question, "If Christians are no more ethical than atheists, why belong to a church?" What do these three ladies think of his book and his conclusions? Hear this intriguing discussion during Wednesday s encore Mid-Morning. 00:51:55 Gloria Gaither, Losing My Religion, William Lobdell, faith, spiritual growth, Char, Lynne, religion The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp It s the gold standard of relationship books: "Boundaries" (Zondervan, ISBN # 0-310-24745-4). First released in 1992, with over two million copies sold, Dr. Henry Cloud returns during Tuesday s encore Mid-Morning to revisit the revolutionary ideas that can free you to take control of your life by learning when to say yes and how to say no. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20091229.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "Boundaries" It s the gold standard of relationship books: "Boundaries" (Zondervan, ISBN # 0-310-24745-4). First released in 1992, with over two million copies sold, Dr. Henry Cloud returns during Tuesday s encore Mid-Morning to revisit the revolutionary ideas that can free you to take control of your life by learning when to say yes and how to say no. 00:53:45 Boundaries, relationships, Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Cloud The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Homosexuality, pornography, gender confusion, prostitution counselor Dr. Harry Schaumburg has seen all of these and more in thirty years of counseling Christian couples, pastors, and ministry leaders. Yet he firmly believes there is a path to freedom and purity and restoration. The way is hard. But if you re ready to pursue sexual and relational healing wholeheartedly, under God s direction, the author of Undefiled (Moody, ISBN # 0-8024-6069-1) will show you the way to sexual redemption during Monday s encore Mid-Morning. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20091228.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) "Undefiled: Redemption from Sexual Sin, Restoration for Broken Relationships" Homosexuality, pornography, gender confusion, prostitution counselor Dr. Harry Schaumburg has seen all of these and more in thirty years of counseling Christian couples, pastors, and ministry leaders. Yet he firmly believes there is a path to freedom and purity and restoration. The way is hard. But if you re ready to pursue sexual and relational healing wholeheartedly, under God s direction, the author of Undefiled (Moody, ISBN # 0-8024-6069-1) will show you the way to sexual redemption during Monday s encore Mid-Morning. 00:54:42 sexual sin, sex, Undefiled, sexual redemption, Dr. harry Schaumburg The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp All of us experiences periods of time when God seems far away when the lights seem to go off and we are left to fumble in the dark. Cecil Murphey has journeyed through this darkness on three separate occasions during his many years following Christ. The author of When God Turned Off the Lights (Regal, ISBN # 0-8307-5155-6) offers advice for making the most of our time on hold, a time of active waiting and not passive resignation. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20091222.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) When God Turned Off the Lights All of us experiences periods of time when God seems far away when the lights seem to go off and we are left to fumble in the dark. Cecil Murphey has journeyed through this darkness on three separate occasions during his many years following Christ. The author of When God Turned Off the Lights (Regal, ISBN # 0-8307-5155-6) offers advice for making the most of our time on hold, a time of active waiting and not passive resignation. 00:55:21 dark night of the soul, faith, spiritual growth, Cecil Murphey, waiting, dark The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp If you re looking for a daily devotional to read in 2010, Robert Morgan s My All in All (B & H, ISBN # 0-8054-4663-0) is an insightful choice. Learn more about his book on today s Author! Author! that also features Verlyn Verbrugge ( A Not-So-Silent Night , Kregel, ISBN # 0-8254-3909-4), novelist Lyn Cote ( Her Inheritance Forever , Avon Inspire, ISBN # 06-137343-5), John Blas ( Touching Wonder , Cook, ISBN # 1-4347-6465-2), and Michael and Amber Van Schooneveld ( Passport to Prayer , Group, ISBN # 0-7664-3840-0). Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20091221.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) Author! Author! If you re looking for a daily devotional to read in 2010, Robert Morgan s My All in All (B & H, ISBN # 0-8054-4663-0) is an insightful choice. Learn more about his book on today s Author! Author! that also features Verlyn Verbrugge ( A Not-So-Silent Night , Kregel, ISBN # 0-8254-3909-4), novelist Lyn Cote ( Her Inheritance Forever , Avon Inspire, ISBN # 06-137343-5), John Blas ( Touching Wonder , Cook, ISBN # 1-4347-6465-2), and Michael and Amber Van Schooneveld ( Passport to Prayer , Group, ISBN # 0-7664-3840-0). 00:55:41 My All in All, devotional, Robert Morgan, Verlyn Verbrugge, Lyn Cote, Not-So-Silent Night, novel, John Blase, Touching Wonder, Michael Van Schooneveld, prayer, Passport to Prayer The WBCL Radio Network clean http://www.wbcl.org/programs/midmorningmain.asp Friday s Mid-Morning takes us on the journey of two people s incredible stories. Julie Hadden, a stay-at-home mom, shares how she went from the Biggest Loser to the Biggest Winner as chronicled in her brand-new book "Fat Chance: Losing the Weight, Gaining My Worth" (Guideposts, ISBN# 978-0-8249-4788-0). And Ken Cooper, a convicted serial bank robber, shares the darkest moments of his life and how he stepped into the light choosing the road to redemption that ultimately lead to heading up a prison ministry he s still involved with today. ("Held Hostage", Chosen, ISBN# 978-0-8007-9456-9). Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST http://content.streamaudio.com/podcast/1721/mm20091218.mp3 wbcl@wbcl.org (WBCL Radio) People to People Friday s Mid-Morning takes us on the journey of two people s incredible stories. Julie Hadden, a stay-at-home mom, shares how she went from the Biggest Loser to the Biggest Winner as chronicled in her brand-new book "Fat Chance: Losing the Weight, Gaining My Worth" (Guideposts, ISBN# 978-0-8249-4788-0). And Ken Cooper, a convicted serial bank robber, shares the darkest moments of his life and how he stepped into the light choosing the road to redemption that ultimately lead to heading up a prison ministry he s still involved with today. ("Held Hostage", Chosen, ISBN# 978-0-8007-9456-9). 00:55:17 Held Hostage, bank robber, jail ministry, Ken Cooper, Fat Chance, Biggest Loser, Julie Hadden, losing weight The WBCL Radio Network clean