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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 loss, and how to be there for those who are walking through it. Check out the Shine.FM Podcast Channel for more content like this!

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 along the way keeps God close to allow Him to work according to His plan and purpose. This is Shine 180: Kristine’s story.

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 & be victorious over what the enemy intended to kill, steal and destroy….listen how she authentically shares her journey to Jesus and sobriety. This is Shine 180: Elizabeth’s story.

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, including Crowder's new Christmas album Milk and Cookies! If you'd love to check out more content from Shine.FM, there's more to discover on the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

"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 find out what unusual item Ed Cash was holding during the interview! More content like this is on the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

"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 content from Shine.FM, check out the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

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 ideas that will help you and everyone in your family get past their emotions and celebrate the return to school once again. That’s “Game Day – EVERY Day – Leading a Life that Matters! Be sure to subscribe to receive all our podcasts.

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

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. Ty Harris served our country for over 10 years in the Air Force and overcame life-threatening situations that brought him to Jesus. He has now given his life & career to pour into the young generation as a guidance counselor, encouraging them in the way they should go. He is a walking testimony of God’s grace & goodness. He loves Christian music and has it playing on his phone constantly and it changes the atmosphere of the room wherever he goes … listen to his story to be encouraged.  This is Shine 180: Ty’s story.

What happens when things go wrong in ministry. How do we grow as people and as organizations when our hopes and dreams didn’t work out as planned? Jay Height explores how good leaders and good organizations can handle mistakes with honesty and grace, and learn how to not repeat the cycle of error.

Inflation is at the highest level in nearly 40 years, with the Consumer Price Index increasing 7 percent in 2021. Jay Height explains why lower-income Americans are suffering the most from the rise in the cost of necessities and how Shepherd is responding to rising needs.

"We think that we have just messed up too much, that God might be holding out His best from us because of our mistakes - and it's just not the way God works, and it's not His heart for us, and when you think you're too far gone, you're just not." Tasha Layton shares with Megan from Shine.FM about her family, finding rest as a mom, her song "How Far" and one of Megan's favorites, "Brave Heart (Dear Daughter)." Want to hear more like this? Head to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

This episode explains how we can engage constructively with our neighbors – next door and across the city – as we navigate the consequences of the pandemic, social unrest, and political and economic upheaval.

"God has done so much of a work and a heart surgery for me that I feel like I'm just getting started, like I'm not done yet." Jeremy Camp joins Megan from Shine.FM to share about his daughter graduating, his family's summer plans, his song "Getting Started," and encouragement as well! If you'd love to listen to more podcasts like this, you can visit the Shine.FM Podcast Channel.