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This episode examines why soaring home prices and gentrification are heavy burdens for people in poverty.

"We use what we know about now to frame what we know about forever...But as believers, we have the opportunity to flip that and use what we know about forever to inform what we believe about now." Tauren Wells preaches the Truth on the latest episode of A Closer Look, and he also shares about his family, his dreams, his new album released on June 10, and his new song, "Fake It." Want to hear more? Check out the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

This episode centers on hunger in the United States and why millions of Americans lack access to affordable and nutritious food even in a land of plenty.

This episode focuses on how Christians and churches should work to restore hope and strengthen communities in response to the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which took the lives of at least 19 children and 2 adults.

This episode explores innovative efforts to provide people living in poverty with high quality and affordable health care.

Imagine writing an essay on Patriotism as an 11 year-old, sixth-grader and as a result of that essay, being asked to participate in the honored tradition of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in Arlington Cemetery. Such was the case for a young man growing up in Georgia. For a special “Memorial Day” weekend  salute, tune in to Bud Boughton’s next edition of “Game Day, EVERY Day – Leading a Life that Matters” to hear this inspiring story and the amazing essay written by a sixth grade student. It’s all happening on Shine.FM radio! Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

This episode focuses on why Christmas is a joyous season but also one that often holds special challenges for people living in poverty.

This episode focuses on a critical set of issues: Jobs – and what employment means and doesn’t mean for families trying to rise out of poverty.

“Breaking the Cycle of Poverty” explores why poverty remains such a persistent problem in the United States and how individuals and organizations can help people secure economic independence and a higher quality of life.

“Play like it’s the Stanley Cup” – a father’s simple instruction to his 11 year-old son that was so much more than a message about how to play the game of hockey.  Join Bud Boughton as he shares this inspiring story and explains how his father’s simple message was actually a philosophy for life on Game Day – EVERY Day, Leading a Life that Matters! Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

"I think the Lord has a funny sense of humor, and I think He calls you to certain things that you never think you'd be called to, and He makes a miracle out of your life, and He's such a faithful and incredible God..." Anne Wilson talks to Megan from Shine.FM and shares encouragement for walking through grief, about her new album releasing on April 22, and about her desire to do music when she had originally wanted to be an astronaut! For more podcasts like this one, visit the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

On today's Momcast, Heather welcomes author, wife and mom, Gin Stephens.  Gin's most recent book is "Cleanish".  They discuss how Gin determined one of her sons was chemically sensitive and how changes to their diet and household made a huge difference in his behavior.  Gin mentions an app you can use to help find cleanish products, EWG Healthy Living.  You can get more info about Gin and her books at www.ginstephens.com.

We all want to make a difference, but it sometimes seems difficult to do if we don’t have a platform from which to speak or are not in some sort of leadership role.  Tune into to the next edition of “Game Day, EVERY Day – Leading a Life that Matters” to hear Coach Bud Boughton explain how a late bloomer in the workforce made a difference doing of all things, selling cosmetic products door-to-door as an Avon Lady. Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

The Kitchen Table is a father/son podcast that talk faith issues and music across the table. This episode looks at modeling empathy to our children and given them opportunities to express kindness. Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

On our next edition of Game Day EVERY Day – Leading a Life that Matters, Coach Bud Boughton shares how a Coach he’s never met helped Bud see a Bible story we all have heard in a totally different light than ever before.  Join Coach Bud as he explains how this new way of seeing this famous story from the book of Matthew has him starting each new day with 5 special words that remind us all that having a GAME Day experience starts when we make the decision to “Get Out Of the Boat!” Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

Today Heather welcomes back Jennifer to the Momcast. Jennifer is a mom of three and a family life educator with a masters degree from Spring Arbor University. Families come in all shapes, sizes and colors.  Maybe the family that sits next to you in church has a family that looks radically different than yours.  Today in the Momcast they talk about how to approach adoptive and foster families.  What questions are good to ask, what things shouldn't we say.  We can love people well by knowing ways to approach them. Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, love is in the air. But since when does a “Game Day” kind of experience take place bringing two six year-olds together in life only so that they can become husband and wife some 40+ years later?  Tune in to this edition of Game Day – EVERY Day, to hear a special, one-of-a-kind Love Story that will warm your heart. It is indeed a Love Story that God orchestrated for all the right reasons! Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

It's back after a season off, The Kitchen Table is a father/son podcast that talk faith issues and music across the table. This episode looks at why it's important to not only take kids to church, but why a faith community is beneficial to helping raise kids!  Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

"...'Give your heart an assignment,' like reminding your heart that, okay, I know Jesus...Jesus is joy...I'm going to be okay." Baylor Wilson shares with Megan her goal for 2022, reflection on 2021, and about "Jesus Happened" and "Joy Comes In The Morning!" We have more podcasts like this - to check them out, visit the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

It’s a new year and we all want a fresh start. And so it is we make New Year’s resolutions or now try to go with a one-word mantra. But, every day can be a Game Day when we remember that this year, this month, or even this moment can be filled with hope when we bring the living presence of Jesus Christ into our life. Here’s some ideas on how you, too, can make 2020 your best year ever! Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.