It's funny but your family can't read your mind when it comes to how you would like to be honored on special days. Kris Christensen joins Heather today to share her experience on how communicating her needs to her husband helped bridge that gap.

Leon & Lindsey conclude this season of Faith Together reflecting on God's goodness to the Center for Faith & Family and sharing practical ways families can prioritize faith development during the summer season. Be sure to sign up to get all the latest episodes when they return Fall of 2024.

Join Leon & Lindsey as we wrap up our series - "Screen Time Safety". On this episode, we discuss how to develop a technology plan for your family with author and speaker Arlene Pellicane. Be sure to subscribe to get all the latest from the Shine.FM Podcast Channel.

Join Leon & Lindsey as we continue in our series - "Screen Time Safety". On this episode, we will share how screens affect emotional health and what we can do to practice healthy habits with others in our lives. Subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest episodes.

Join Leon & Lindsey as they continue in their series - "Screen Time Safety". On this episode, they will share how screens affect relationships and what you can do to practice healthy habits with others in your life. Be sure to subscribe to get all the latest from the Shine.FM Podcast Channel.

Join Leon & Lindsey for a new series - "Screen Time Safety". On this episode, we will share how screens affect the brain and what we can do to practice healthy habits with the screens around us. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest.

Join Leon & Lindsey as we wrap up the series "Living out the Shema". On this episode, we will share why service is more than doing, but a way of living! Special guests and Olivet Nazarene University faculty/staff, Dr. Simone Twibell, Rev. Antonio Marshall and Mrs. Esther Tueck, join us for an insightful conversation. Be sure to subscribe to get all…

It's Holy Week - the days before Jesus gave His life on the cross to save the world from sin. We've taken the last month to share some stories from our team - stories of coming to know Jesus and being saved by Him, individuals who have been influential in sharing about Him, and encouragement because of what Jesus has done. In this last episode for …

Join Leon & Lindsey as we wrap up the series "Living out the Shema". On this episode, we will share why service is more than doing, but a way of living! Special guests and Olivet Nazarene University faculty/staff, Dr. Simone Twibell, Rev. Antonio Marshall and Mrs. Esther Tueck, join us for an insightful conversation. Be sure to sign up to receive a…

This season of Easter we reflect on who Jesus is and the greatest act of love demonstrated for us, and we want to share some of our own salvation stories to encourage you in your walk with God. Steph from Shine.FM's Afternoon Adventure shares her story next in this special podcast series! Look for more in the coming weeks on the Shine.FM Podcast Ch…

Join Leon & Lindsey as we continue in the series "Living out the Shema". On this episode we will discuss how the church and family can partner together on the faith journey. Children's Pastors, Cindi Schimmelpfennig and Amy Kilpatrick will join the conversation for a special round table discussion all about faith milestones. Be sure to subscribe to…

This season of Easter we reflect on who Jesus is and the greatest act of love demonstrated for us, and we want to share some of our own salvation stories to encourage you in your walk with God. Abby from Shine.FM Middays shares her story next in this special podcast series! Look for more in the coming weeks on the Shine.FM Podcast Channel.…

Join Leon & Lindsey as we continue in the series "Living out the Shema". On this episode, listen in to some practical tips from special guest April VanHeemst on how to connect with your kids while on the go and driving in the car! Be sure to subscribe to get all the latest from the Shine.FM Podcast Channel.…

Marsha Gray Hill is the guest on this episode of the Shine.fm Momcast. Although the pandemic brought a lot of tough situations, Marsha shares her journey of caring for her mother in her final days during a difficult time in our world. Grief and Grits shares that even when things are perfect you can still honor your loved ones and find hope during t…

Easter Sunday is coming! Join us as we focus our eyes on Jesus and His gift of salvation through the sharing of our own stories of Jesus' salvation. Heather from Shine.FM Middays shares her story first in this special podcast series! Look for more in the coming weeks on the Shine.FM Podcast Channel.

Join Leon & Lindsey as we continue in the series "Living out the Shema". On this episode, listen in to some practical tips from a special guest on how to redeem the most exhausting time of the day- bedtime! Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest episodes .

Join Leon & Lindsey as we contininue in the series "Living out the Shema." On this episode, we will discuss why connection matters around the dinner table with special guest and Locavore Farms owner, Rachael Jones. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel for all the latest podcasts.

Join Leon & Lindsey as we continue in the series "Living out the Shema". On this episode we will discuss how we can be intentional to have faith conversations during meal times. Be sure to subscribe to get all new podcast episodes from the Shine.FM Podcast Channel.

Join Leon & Lindsey as we continue in the series "Living out the Shema". On this episode we will discuss how we can model and practice prayer with the children we love the most. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest.

Join Leon & Lindsey as we begin a new series "Living out the Shema". We will take time to explore how we live out the principles of Deut. 6 and why sharing our faith story with the next generation matters for the past, present, and future. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get notified about all our new podcasts.…

Join Leon & Lindsey as we finish our conversation with Dr. Mark Frisius, the Center for Faith & Family theologian and historian. During this final episode, we will discuss how parents and caregivers can model Christian faith in their everyday lives. Be sure to subscribe to get all the latest from the Shine.FM Podcast Channel.…

Join Leon & Lindsey as we continue our conversation with Dr. Mark Frisius, the Center for Faith & Family theologian and church historian. During this episode, we will discuss how faith was developed and formed in the early church and why that is important to us today. Be sure to subscribe to get all the latest from the Shine.FM Podcast Channel.…

Join Leon & Lindsey as we continue our conversation with Dr. Mark Frisius, the Center for Faith & Family theologian and church historian. During this episode, we will discuss how the early church passed on faith to future generations and what we can learn from their example. Be sure to subscribe to get all the latest from the Shine.FM podcast chann…

Join Leon & Lindsey as we start the new year by looking back and reflecting on the history of the church and what it means for us today with the Center for Faith & Family theologian and church historian, Dr. Mark Frisius. Be sure to subscribe to get all the latest podcast from the Shine.FM Podcast Channel…

Join Leon & Lindsey as we look forward to Christmas Day and celebrate the season of Advent together by remembering the greatest story ever told. Jesus is born! Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest podcasts.

Join Leon & Lindsey as we look forward to Christmas Day and celebrate the season of Advent together by exploring the gift of giving. Be sure to subscribe to get all the latest podcasts.

Join Leon & Lindsey as we look forward to Christmas Day and celebrate the season of Advent together by finding joy even when life is hard. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest podcasts.

Katie Moomaw, a second-grade teacher joins Heather on the later Momcast to discuss what it's really like to be a teacher. There's also one key thing you can do to help support what teachers are doing in the classroom. If you have a suggestion for a Momcast, email Heather at heather@shine.fm. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to g…

Join Leon & Lindsey as we look forward to Christmas Day and celebrate the season of Advent together by remembering we can experience peace (shalom) in the midst of a chaotic season. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest podcasts.

Join Leon & Lindsey as we look forward to Christmas Day and celebrate the season of Advent together with traditions that bring hope year after year. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest podcasts.

Shine 180…stories of lives transformed by God because of your faithfulness. We are all on a journey. We are all at different points on our journey….and that’s OK. The purpose of our journey is simple, but sometimes difficult…keep moving forward becoming more like Jesus. A story of survival and God’s constant pursuit of His sheep. Brandon shares his…

Join Leon & Lindsey as they discuss why play is important in passing down a healthy faith to the children in our lives with special guests and education experts, Dr. Dawn Schwartzkopf and Prof. Amanda Chorak. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest podcasts.

Join Leon & Lindsey as they discuss how to pass down a healthy faith to the children in our lives by caring for the parent/child relationship with Dr. Lisa Gassin. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest podcasts.

Join Leon & Lindsey as they welcome Dr. Brandon Arbuckle to the show, discussing how to pass down a healthy faith to the children in our lives with a focus on marriage and co-parenting relationships. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest podcasts.

Join Leon & Lindsey as they discuss how to pass down a healthy faith to the children in our lives with special guests and mental health professionals, Brianna Koch, MA, LCPC and Dr. Lisa Vander Veer. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest podcasts.

Join Heather from Shine.fm Middays as she has a candid and honest conversation with her 17-year-old son Atticus. They discuss communicating with each other, the mind of a teenager and social media. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest podcasts.

Join Dr. Leon Blanchette and Pastor Lindsey Bush as they discuss what scripture (Deut. 6 and Psalms 78) says about passing faith on to the next generation. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest podcasts.

Welcome to the Faith Together podcast from the Center for Faith & Family at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Join Dr. Leon Blanchette and Pastor Lindsey Bush as they share their stories and passions for family ministry in this first episode. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest podcasts.…

"The anthem of the enemy is, 'Whatever the lowest point is, obviously, this is the end,' right? And the anthem of Heaven is redemption. It's not the end. There's always a greater end. There's always greater things to come with the Kingdom..." Mike Weaver from Big Daddy Weave shares with Megan about the loss of his brother, how he has walked through…

In the midwestern town of Frankfort, Indiana, a battle is being forged against addiction. Listen to the stories of those recovering and the many churches, organizations and community leaders who have come along side them on their journey. From recovery to redemption to service, a "making it happen" attitude has made all the difference.…

Shine 180…stories of lives transformed by God because of your faithfulness. We are all on a journey. We are all at different points on our journey….and that’s OK. The purpose of our journey is simple, but sometimes difficult…keep moving forward becoming more like Jesus. Struggling with a family member's addiction is never an easy road. Faithfulness…

Shine 180…stories of lives transformed by God because of your faithfulness. We are all on a journey. We are all at different points on our journey….and that’s OK. The purpose of our journey is simple, but sometimes difficult…keep moving forward becoming more like Jesus. God grabbed ahold of Elizabeth after years of addiction and helped her overcome…

Join Shine.FM Ministry Director Brian McIntyre as he sits down with author Gene Tanner to have a conversation about his book, The Dragon Lectures. More information about the book is available at here. If you'd love to check out more content from Shine.FM, there's more to discover on the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!…

"I love the giving part - as you get older, you start to understand that that's actually the more fun part. We're kind of wired that way. People even outside of the faith understand how the heart explodes when you are selfless and give something away..." Crowder joins Megan in the Shine.FM studio to talk all things Thanksgiving and Christmas, inclu…

"There are multiple layers of relationship that we have to peel through to get to the heart of a song. It's a real challenge, but it's a real gift to get to do it too." We The Kingdom joins Megan from Shine.FM to talk about their latest album We The Kingdom, which wasn't easy with the struggle of relationships. Hear their hearts and also listen to …

"I hope they can say that I tried. Not that I got it right all the time, not that I was perfect or whatever, but that I was at least trying." Bart Millard and the guys from MercyMe share with Megan about their new album Always Only Jesus, their stories of how they met Jesus, and how they are leading their kids as well! If you'd like to hear more co…

It’s time for the kids to go “Back to School” but this year it’s different. Now, our kids are finally back “IN” school, no masks, back in the classroom, no social distancing – but what about some of the emotions we may be dealing with? Tune in to Bud Boughton’s latest podcast “Game Day – EVERY Day – Leading a Life that Matters” for some simple idea…

Too often, nonprofits, government agencies and even ministries are set up to foster dependency among the people they assist. In this episode, Jay Height, executive director of Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis, discusses why building our neighbors’ independence and sustainability is so important.…

Jay Height explains the challenges and complexities of poverty in the United States and explores how upper-income Americans can truly help neighbors living in poverty.

Jay Height offers encouragement and advice for pastors and ministry leaders struggling with the emotional, physical and spiritual toll of the past two years