Tuesday’s show proved that just about everyone has had experiences of robocalls, especially those that are scams. Once again, we left full phone lines at the end of the show. So – you have spoken – we are going with a part two on Wednesday. Should be another lively conversation.
Didn’t the government once promise that it was going to eliminate robocalls and the annoyance they cause? Maybe they’re a fact of life we all have to live with. Do you answer your phone no matter what your screen says about the caller’s whereabouts? Or, do you let unidentified calls go to your voicemail first? How many automated calls would you say you receive in an average day, or over an average week? There may never be a solution to these all-too-frequent intrusions into our lives. If you have some thoughts on this topic, share them with Jerry and Debbie – and the world – on Tuesday’s show.
Take 2 With Jerry and Debbie gives you two opportunities each month to share your prayer intentions. Around the middle of the month we have our “God, I Need You Now!” show for urgent prayer intentions. The other one is what we’re featuring on Monday. We call it “Whom Or What Are You Praying For?” All prayer intentions are important to you, and also to God. And these shows are among the most active ones that we produce. So, call early on Monday to make sure the world gets to join you in praying for what’s important to you!
Once a month Jerry and Debbie invite not only your takes, but also your topics. What’s on your mind or in your heart? Bring it to the conversation on Friday!
A preoccupation with acquiring more goods or money. Is that the definition of materialism for you? Or maybe you have only thought about materialism when Christmas rolls around and it seems like folks have forgotten the real sense of the season. Let’s face it. We do live in a materialistic world. Just notice how people will wait in lines for countless hours to get the newest and latest phone or gadget. It is unbelievable what people will do to stay current with society. So we have all these goods, but at what price? Haven’t we pushed aside our spiritual needs all for these material desires? Please call in and share your idea of materialism and we will hopefully show you how it relates to our Lenten journey. 1-833-288-3986
The liturgical season of Lent is known for many things: prayer, fasting, almsgiving, taking on various forms of penance, “giving up” certain things for forty days, and so on. We can make the most of these opportunities if we intentionally get ourselves ready. In a very real way, we follow the example of Jesus Himself, who went away to pray for forty days and forty nights. Let us not forget that Our Lord was severely tempted by the devil during this time. We should expect nothing less to happen to us. Not in a sense that we are equal to Jesus, but as His followers, Satan would love nothing more than to steer us off the course we have chosen in following Christ. On Tuesday, let’s talk about this, and inspire and encourage one another to dig in this Lent and really offer ourselves without reservation to God.
Jerry and Debbie often talk about “Taking Another Look at Life.” That’s where the “tall” acronym comes from. Because so many of us have – at least at times – been hunched over emotionally, psychologically, perhaps even spiritually, it’s crucial to our overall growth and well being that we “reframe” who we are and stop dragging around a ball and chain. That means shedding negative self-images that may result from the wounds and traumas of life, and getting to a place of understanding how incredible is our worth and dignity. We really should “stand tall.” Not in a prideful way, but as beloved sons and daughters of God, a God who made us for greatness and a unique, sublime purpose. On Monday, we’ll ask you to call in and share with us how you have managed to achieve this in your life. Or, maybe you’re still seeking tools and direction to do this. You may even have never heard of this kind of freeing life process before. Let’s have a great conversation about it, and, as always, come away a little better for having spent some time together!
This is our special LIVE broadcast from the LA Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California. This event is the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world. It is pretty exciting to see tens of thousands of folks involved in ministry. So please join us, by calling in and sharing your ‘take’ on the topic. We are talking about the fact that sometimes in life we simply get stuck. Life throws us so many challenges and curve balls that it can leave us somewhat immobilized. We can lose the ability to move forward and make progress in life. In fact, often times it can feel like we are in essence moving backwards in life. We want to know on this special Saturday broadcast what has worked for you to get “unstuck” in life. Help others by sharing your own journey and you will certainly be building up the Body of Christ. 1-833-288-3986
Has this ever happened to you? You meet someone who doesn’t look you in the eye and barely gives you a handshake? Or you witness someone who is loud, obnoxious and needs to be the center of attention? Many factors can influence first impressions. Even the way a person dresses or looks can leave an impact on how you initially feel about them. But, have you ever been wrong with your first impressions of someone? Maybe you found out later that this particular person you had formed an opinion of is actually quiet different than you thought. You may find out you admire, respect and genuinely like this person. How could you have been so wrong about them? Well, it happens all the time in business and in social settings. People form inaccurate perceptions of others on a routine basis. Seems we have forgotten the practice of reserving judgment until all the facts are in. Plus, with the help of social media, we can destroy a person’s reputation and character in an instant. Let’s talk about this important topic and see how we can strive to be more Christian in our interactions with others. Call in with your experience of this. 1-833-288-3986
