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Beyond the Noise is a weekly devotional from Mark Holcomb, Chaplain of Olivet Nazarene University.  For more content, stream the Olivet Nazarene University chapel services here.

At a time when the relationship between churches and government can seem more strained than ever, South Church of the Nazarene in Lansing has built a strong relationship with the high school located next door to the church after the congregation took on an ambitious project--to paint the entire football stadium, which hadn't been updated in 30 years.   It was the first step out in a new focus on serving that now stretches from the mayor's office to the homes of local refugees. And each year people are finding Christ after being introduced to the church from programs ranging from a community garden to being handed a gift card at a time of need.Learn more at: http://www.lovemycitylansing.org/   Stronger Together is a show about growing in marriage, parenting, relationship and community and can be heard each weekend on Shine.FM.Have an idea for a future show? Contact host Seth Tower Hurd.

Beyond the Noise is a weekly devotional from Mark Holcomb, Chaplain of Olivet Nazarene University.  For more content, stream the Olivet Nazarene University chapel services here.

You may not have heard of Robert Beeson, but you've certainly heard of a lot of the Christian artists he helped introduce to the world, including Jars Of Clay, Third Day, Casting Crowns and Michael W. Smith.   Robert's life changed dramatically when he found himself a divorced father with full custody of three daughters. This episode is about the unique challenges "solo parents" face, and how we can come together to create stronger families and communities. Find out more about how your church can get involved via the Solo Parent Society. http://www.soloparentsociety.com/

Beyond the Noise is a weekly devotional from Mark Holcomb, Chaplain of Olivet Nazarene University. For more content, stream the Olivet Nazarene University chapel services here.

Beyond the Noise is a weekly devotional from Mark Holcomb, Chaplain of Olivet Nazarene University. For more content, stream the Olivet Nazarene University chapel services here.

Beyond the Noise is a weekly devotional from Mark Holcomb, Chaplain of Olivet Nazarene University. For more content, stream the Olivet Nazarene University chapel services here.

Beyond the Noise is a weekly devotional from Mark Holcomb, Chaplain of Olivet Nazarene University. For more content, stream the Olivet Nazarene University chapel services here.

In this episode of Stronger Together, we sit down with Margie and Christine of Journey Goods Resale Boutique, which exists to help "a woman's journey from survival to success!"   Topics include:   --why mentoring is often overlooked in modern society, but is often the "secret sauce" to life change.   --tactics to "organically" share your faith.   --why it's absolutely vital to serve others from a place of health, rather than exhaustion.   Stronger Together is a show about growing in marriage, parenting, relationships and community, and can be heard weekly on Shine.FM. See the video version of each episode by searching "Shine.FM" on Facebook or YouTube. Have an idea for a future show? Contact host Seth Tower Hurd via email at sethtowerhurd@gmail.com.

Beyond the Noise is a weekly devotional from Mark Holcomb, Chaplain of Olivet Nazarene University.

Beyond the Noise is a weekly devotional from Mark Holcomb, Chaplain of Olivet Nazarene University.

Beyond the Noise is a weekly devotional from Mark Holcomb, Chaplain of Olivet Nazarene University.

Chad Johnson helped bring Christian music to millions of fans. But it almost never happened. As a teenage missionary kid in South America, Chad narrowly avoided prison for drug trafficking.   This is an episode about praying with strangers, preaching the Gospel in dangerous places and having honest (and sometimes awkward) conversations as a parent about past mistakes and Christ's redeeming power.   For more content from Chad, check out Come&Live! Chad's latest book is One Thousand Risks: Fighting Fear for an Awkward, Awesome Life with Jesus, which is available at Amazon.com   Stronger Together is a show about growing in marrige, parenting, relationships and community and is a part of the Shine.FM podcast network. Download via iTunes or wherever you subscribe to podcast audio. Have an idea for a future show? Contact host Seth Tower Hurd.   https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shine-fm-podcasts/id1300015061?mt=2

Beyond the Noise is a weekly devotional from Mark Holcomb, Chaplain of Olivet Nazarene University.

*Notice* This episode contains sensative information on one Christian's work with former gang members and victims of human trafficking. Chris Baker has removed or covered over 4,000 tattoos for former gang members and victims of human trafficking. His work to give people a fresh start has been covered everywhere from Buzzfeed to the Chicago Tribune. Growing up in Los Angeles, Chris Baker was what police referred to as a "known associate." He wasn't a gang member himself, but could be found in the vicinity of the criminal underworld. After a good friend was killed in a drive by shooting, Chris and his family moved to Chicago, in search of a more peaceful life of opportunity. Although Chris had some experience with church growing up, he didn't truly meet Jesus until adulthood. When he was searching for his calling, God showed him it was already in his hand--a tattoo gun. This is an episode about removing the physical reminders of past trauma, but it's also about listening to God's call, and staying strong in yo

Former pro basketball point guard Barry Bradford's entire life changed when a judge agreed to probation rather than prison time if Barry would go back to church with his parents.  This episode is about loving the people in our lives who are at a crossroads, whether it's in the form of doubt, a personal crisis or some other obstacle.  Connect with Barry Bradford via Facebook and  Instagram, and check out Barry's ongoing work at examplesports.net.

Comedian Tracy DeGraaf's five boys have been to the emergency room a total of 21 times. For years, Tracy was barely able to keep her head above water, holding together a household with five young children. Then, when she turned 40, Tracy looked at a picure of her late mother, who had passed away at 52, and realized she had to get going on her own dream. This is a conversation about joy and hilarity mixed with pain and frustration, laugh-out-loud moments interspersed with two cancer diagnosises.  And ultimately, this episode is about practical tips to find the joy and thankfulness to God in every circumstance.  Connect with Tracy via her website, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Four weeks after New Years, most resolutions have been broken. It could be that this year you planned to start a blog or YouTube channel, open a side business or to start selling an art or craft online. It's easy to dream big as the ball drops, only to see your aspirations fall apart in the short, cold days of January. A veteran publisher in the Shine.FM listening area, Julia Perla Huisman had dreamed of starting her own magazine, but also had to deal with the realities of time, family responsibilities...and well, money. In 2017, Julia launched Here Magazine, dedicated to shining a light on local culture, food, events and activities that make life in Northwest Indiana so unique. In this episode we discuss: --leaning on God's strength, even while wrestling with the reality that your idea or venture could fail.  --getting the whole family on board with your vision, including understanding the sacrifices.  --the things you must wrestle through if you child wants to launch a YouTube channel or online brand of the

If you were told that you could improve your marriage with the same skills baseball greats Alex Rodriguez and Frank Thomas used to hit home runs...your first reaction would likely be...huh?  But that's exactly what this episode is about. Jim Fannin has coached more successful athletes than anyone else in the world, helping professionals succeed in the Super Bowl, World Series and the Olympics. In this episode of Stronger Together, we look at the brain science behind peak performance, and how you can apply those same tools in your marriage, as a parent, at work and in other everyday situations.  Stronger Together is a show about growing in marriage, parenting, relationships and community, and airs weekly on Shine.FM. Have an idea for a future show? Contact host Seth Tower Hurd via email at sethtowerhurd@gmail.com.

Normally, couples seek out therapy during a rough spot in their relationship.  But what if you could sit down and ask a therapist how to have an even stronger marriage? That's exactly what we do in this episode with Dr. Karen Cassiday, Chicago therapist and former TV Host for Animal Planet (really!) In this episode you'll learn:  --why both strong and rocky marriages have the same amount of conflict, and what the strong couples do differently.  --why you should "treat your spouse like your favorite dog." (Karen's words!)  --why healthy friendships are absolutely essential for a strong marriage.  --the research behind the "20 to 1" positive to negative ratio.  For more on Dr. Cassiday's work, check out https://anxietytreatmentcenter.com. Have an idea for a future show? Contact host Seth Tower Hurd via email at sethtowerhurd@gmail.com.