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The Bible says that Jesus Christ "destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility" between Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians 2:14). Although the Middle East is rife with conflict and violence, many Jews and Arabs are converting to Christianity and striving to live in peace with one another. Author Joel Rosenberg and Middle East expert Tom Doyle share encouraging stories about how the Christian church is growing in Israel and the surrounding regions. Doyle and Rosenberg also describe how their respective organizations - e3 Partners and the Joshua Fund - are working to advance the Gospel in that part of the world.
"People in Israel and around the region are so hungry for peace that they are looking to the Prince of Peace for the first time in history." - Joel Rosenberg
"People in Israel and around the region are so hungry for peace that they are looking to the Prince of Peace for the first time in history." - Joel Rosenberg
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Many Jews and Christians say biblical prophecy was fulfilled when the nation of Israel was reborn on May 14, 1948 - some 1,900 years after the Jewish people were displaced from what the Old Testament describes as their God-given homeland. This week, Israel celebrates its 60th anniversary as a modern-day nation, and today's broadcast recognizes this historic milestone. Dr. James Dobson discusses the biblical significance of Israel's restoration with bestselling author Joel Rosenberg and Middle East expert Tom Doyle. Our guests also examine the threats facing the Jewish state and the condition of the Christian church in the surrounding regions.
"The fact that there's [still] a Jew on the planet, the fact that Israel is in the news, means that there's a God who keeps His promises ... It's only the God of the Bible [who] ever said Israel would become a country again; [the Bible] is the only document in human history that said this would happen." - Joel Rosenberg
"The fact that there's [still] a Jew on the planet, the fact that Israel is in the news, means that there's a God who keeps His promises ... It's only the God of the Bible [who] ever said Israel would become a country again; [the Bible] is the only document in human history that said this would happen." - Joel Rosenberg
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Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias says that prayer is an instinctive response of every human heart, that every human soul is drawn toward its Creator. So, what happens when we follow that instinct and seek the Lord in prayer? You won't want to miss the powerful conclusion to our three-part program featuring highlights from the 2008 National Day of Prayer observance in Washington, D.C. Zacharias explains how prayer helps us comprehend God's nearness to us and His sovereignty over our lives. The Honorary Chairman of the National Day of Prayer shares compelling stories illustrating how God uses prayer to shape and direct our lives.
"[Prayer is] almost like breathing - you don't even have to be taught to breathe. There are times in your life where, with all of your skepticism, you will say, 'Dear God, if you are there, if you are listening ...' It is because your soul is reaching to some power greater than yourself." - Ravi Zacharias
"[Prayer is] almost like breathing - you don't even have to be taught to breathe. There are times in your life where, with all of your skepticism, you will say, 'Dear God, if you are there, if you are listening ...' It is because your soul is reaching to some power greater than yourself." - Ravi Zacharias
Dr. James Dobson recently was on an airline flight in which he and his fellow passengers were informed that their plane was transporting home the body of a fallen American solider. The experience served as a deeply moving reminder of the great sacrifice made by our nation's military and their families. Dr. Dobson presents highlights from the 2008 National Day of Prayer observance in Washington, D.C. - highlights that focus on our armed forces. Lt. General Patrick Caruana pays tribute to our brave soldiers and talks about the importance of praying for them.
"I am personally convinced ... that the most important support that you and I can provide for our military men and women is continual and believing prayer." - Lt. General Patrick Caruana
"I am personally convinced ... that the most important support that you and I can provide for our military men and women is continual and believing prayer." - Lt. General Patrick Caruana
In Alaska, a group aboard a train prayed for our nation as they journeyed from Anchorage to Fairbanks. In Texas, two charter buses traversed the city of Dallas, making special stops at government buildings for prayer. And in all 50 states, charter planes flew over each capitol building as passengers prayed for their government leaders. These are just a few of the prayer observances that occurred on May 1, 2008 - the 57th Annual National Day of Prayer. You'll also hear about the special events that took place in Washington, D.C. Dr. James Dobson presents stirring remarks made by his wife, Shirley, Chairman of the National Day of Prayer, and by President George W. Bush.
"Our country has faced many trials. And time and time again, we have turned to prayer and found strength and resilience." - President George W. Bush
"Our country has faced many trials. And time and time again, we have turned to prayer and found strength and resilience." - President George W. Bush
Author Angela Thomas recalls more of the challenges she faced when she became a divorced, single mom. Thomas recounts how she vacillated between hope and despair, and how God's grace sustained her during moments of weakness. The author of My Single Mom Life and Tender Mercy for a Mother's Soul offers encouragement to divorcees and single parents, describing how God's grace, faithfulness and provision can carry them through the tough times.
"The thing about divorce and becoming a single mom ... is that no one prepares for it because it was never [supposed] to happen ... So we stumble through this. And some stumbling produces great lessons, and some stumbling produces great pain." - Angela Thomas
"The thing about divorce and becoming a single mom ... is that no one prepares for it because it was never [supposed] to happen ... So we stumble through this. And some stumbling produces great lessons, and some stumbling produces great pain." - Angela Thomas
Angela Thomas' divorce left her feeling condemned and ashamed, as if others somehow blamed her for not being able to hold her marriage together. She struggled with guilt, low self-esteem and despair. Thomas describes how God helped her recover from divorce by providing for her needs and healing her broken heart. The author offers encouragement to women facing similar circumstances as she shares stories about God's grace from her book, My Single Mom Life: Stories and Practical Lessons for Your Journey.
"I have encountered in different settings or with different people an unspoken judgment [about divorce] that is life-taking. It sends you home doubting yourself. It sends you home wondering if that's what God thinks of you, too." - Angela Thomas
"I have encountered in different settings or with different people an unspoken judgment [about divorce] that is life-taking. It sends you home doubting yourself. It sends you home wondering if that's what God thinks of you, too." - Angela Thomas
It's time once again to return to the magical land of Narnia. If you're a fan of author C.S. Lewis' epic fantasies, you're probably looking forward to the upcoming release of The Chronciles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, the follow-up to the 2005 blockbuster film The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Today's broadcast is sure to whet your anticipation, featuring a visit with the new film's co-producer, special guest Douglas Gresham. Gresham tells the story of how he became C.S. Lewis' stepson and describes what moviegoers can look forward to with the May 16 release of Prince Caspian.
"I think that our team has done a fabulous job in producing [Prince Caspian] which I think, cinematically, is a better movie than The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - and I think The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was a fantastically good movie. So, I think everyone is going to be thrilled when they see this film." - Douglas Gresham
"I think that our team has done a fabulous job in producing [Prince Caspian] which I think, cinematically, is a better movie than The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - and I think The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was a fantastically good movie. So, I think everyone is going to be thrilled when they see this film." - Douglas Gresham
If you're one of those parents who just can't fathom why their teenagers act the way they do, Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice are here to help. While researching their book For Parents Only, the co-authors gained insight on how teens are emotionally and relationally wired by conducting a national survey and interviewing more than 1,000 kids. In part two of this broadcast, Feldhahn and Rice continue to share the results of their research, offering advice and encouragement to parents who are struggling to navigate the teen years successfully.
"Believe it or not, [kids feel] much more secure if a parent was willing to admit they were wrong. I mean, we might think they feel more secure if we don't, if we act like we have it all together. [But] they know better!" - Shaunti Feldhahn
"Believe it or not, [kids feel] much more secure if a parent was willing to admit they were wrong. I mean, we might think they feel more secure if we don't, if we act like we have it all together. [But] they know better!" - Shaunti Feldhahn
Why does your daughter, who once wanted to be your best friend, now ask to be dropped off two blocks away from the shopping mall? Why does your son - once a happy, outgoing little boy - now sulk around and spend hours alone in his bedroom? Many parents struggle to understand how their good-natured children transformed into moody, self-absorbed teenagers. Authors Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice offer parents a glimpse inside the thoughts and emotions that fuel a teenager's behavior. Our guests discuss the results of the research for their book For Parents Only: Getting Inside the Head of Your Kid.
"One kid basically said, 'When I got this freedom, like driving or my cell phone, I felt suddenly like a real person.' Imagine, once a kid feels that way, they [think], 'I can't imagine living without that.' That is the reason why parents see some of these things as rebellion ... [but the kids] were simply terrified [their parents] were going to take that freedom away." - Shaunti Feldhahn
"One kid basically said, 'When I got this freedom, like driving or my cell phone, I felt suddenly like a real person.' Imagine, once a kid feels that way, they [think], 'I can't imagine living without that.' That is the reason why parents see some of these things as rebellion ... [but the kids] were simply terrified [their parents] were going to take that freedom away." - Shaunti Feldhahn
In just the last three decades, cases of childhood obesity in the U.S. have tripled. Kids have traded outdoor physical activity for video games, TV and the Web. To make matters worse, this sedentary lifestyle is often combined with plenty of high calorie fast food. Dr. James Dobson discusses America's childhood obesity epidemic with Dr. Robert Eckel, a physician who formerly served as president of the American Heart Association. Listen in as Dr. Eckel talks to parents who are concerned about their children's weight, describing how they can develop a plan to help their children become fit and healthy.
"Can we solve the childhood obesity problem by simply modifying vending machine choices in schools? I don't think so." - Dr. Robert Eckel
"Can we solve the childhood obesity problem by simply modifying vending machine choices in schools? I don't think so." - Dr. Robert Eckel
Renowned speaker and Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias has addressed some very diverse audiences - from liberal-minded students on American university campuses to top government officials in Islamic countries. Zacharias describes how people everywhere are exhibiting a hunger for the Gospel and looking to the United States as a shining light in a dark world. In a Q-and-A session with Dr. James Dobson, Zacharias shares his concern that America's light may diminish if Christians do not pray faithfully for our nations and its leaders.
"The tragedy is that just when we need to remember the most - because we have climbed some pinnacle of blessing and success - that's when the tendency is to turn our back upon [God]." - Ravi Zacharias
"The tragedy is that just when we need to remember the most - because we have climbed some pinnacle of blessing and success - that's when the tendency is to turn our back upon [God]." - Ravi Zacharias
The east face of the Washington Monument reads "Laus Deo," which is Latin for "Praise be to God." It is just one of numerous inscriptions on Washington, D.C. monuments that point to America's founding on Judeo-Christian principles. In part two of this three-day program leading up to the 2008 National Day of Prayer, Ravi Zacharias continues to discuss the value of remembering our need for God - both as a nation and as individuals. The author and speaker also shares compelling stories that illustrate the importance of parents passing on their Christian faith to their children.
"God asks us to remember ... I don't know what you have in your homes to remind you of what God has done, [but] keep those memories." - Ravi Zacharias
"God asks us to remember ... I don't know what you have in your homes to remind you of what God has done, [but] keep those memories." - Ravi Zacharias
The Bible says that God commanded the Israelites to set up a stone monument near the Jordan River so that future generations would remember how He miraculously helped the Jewish people enter the Promised Land. Author and speaker Ravi Zacharias challenges listeners with the question, "What is that God wants us to remember?" Zacharias draws upon Scripture to explain the importance of remembering America's need for God by praying continually for our nation and its leaders.
"Pray for your leaders ... If there's ever been a time in our nation's history when we are longing for a leader who would be wise, this is it." - Ravi Zacharias
"Pray for your leaders ... If there's ever been a time in our nation's history when we are longing for a leader who would be wise, this is it." - Ravi Zacharias
"Clean up your room!" "Pick your clothes off the floor!" "Wipe your feet before coming in!" Sometimes it seems like the battle to keep a clean, neat home will never end, but today's broadcast guest offers hope. Sandra Felton, author of The Messies Manual, describes how parents can maintain an organized household and teach children responsibility - and accomplish both by working less and managing more.
"I struggled and fought the battle against clutter and mess all my life, really - and lost. Until one day ... I said, 'You know, I can't continue to live this way.'" - Sandra Felton
Having lived under the tyrannical rule of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, it took Maria (Hansi) Hirschmann a while to get used to the freedom of living in America. When she asked her neighbor how to obtain permission for moving to another state, her neighbor replied, "You don't need anyone's permission. Just pack your things and go where you want!" Hirschmann explains what she's learned about freedom from her life in the United States. She also invites listeners to experience the spiritual freedom that is available to everyone through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
"The Americans are precious people. They are neighborly and kind and helpful, but sometimes ... they take freedom for granted." - Maria Hirschmann
"The Americans are precious people. They are neighborly and kind and helpful, but sometimes ... they take freedom for granted." - Maria Hirschmann
Today's guest knows firsthand the truth of Proverbs 14:12: "There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death." As a Nazi youth leader, Maria (Hansi) Hirschmann thought God had chosen Adolf Hitler to be the world's savior. But she realized she had been brainwashed when she witnessed the death and destruction that accompanied the German dictator's rule. Hirschmann shares the compelling story of her World War II experiences - including her flight from a Communist labor camp - and describes how she eventually found a true savior in Jesus Christ.
"All I could think was, 'If I die right now, why was a I born? Why was I alive? And where am I going?' And it suddenly hit me - I had no answers." - Maria Hirschmann
"All I could think was, 'If I die right now, why was a I born? Why was I alive? And where am I going?' And it suddenly hit me - I had no answers." - Maria Hirschmann
In 1857, New York businessman Jeremiah Lanphier began a noontime prayer meeting with a small group of his peers on Fulton Street in Manhattan. Similar prayer meetings soon sprang up across the nation, and an estimated 1 million people became Christians as a result of what is now known as the Fulton Street Revival. Can such a great revival happen again? It can - with your participation. National Day of Prayer Chairman Shirley Dobson and bestselling author Kay Arthur call on listeners to start prayer groups and to participate in the upcoming National Day of Prayer. Dr. James Dobson and his guests urge us to pray for our nation - and warn of the potential consequences if we don't.
"[God] is a just god, and He won't tolerate this forever, and the [only] hope for our country is prayer." - Shirley Dobson
"[God] is a just god, and He won't tolerate this forever, and the [only] hope for our country is prayer." - Shirley Dobson
These days, medical professionals often refer to a stroke as a "brain attack" because they want strokes to share the same level of public awareness as heart attacks. How at risk are you for suffering a brain attack? Dr. Mark Hinrichs and Dr. Steve Spillers talk about non-controllable risk factors (genetic make-up, age) and those that can be managed (cholesterol level, weight). The physicians explain the risks and benefits of the blood-thinning, clot-dissolving drug tPA (tissue plasminogen activator), and offer hope for stroke victims as they describe improvements in treatment and rehabilitation.
"It's a good conversation between a husband and wife before the stroke to say ... 'What would you [want me to do] in case we ever got into that situation?' ... You're always going to make a wiser choice [beforehand] than when you're stuck in the middle of an emergency." - Dr. Mark Hinrichs
"It's a good conversation between a husband and wife before the stroke to say ... 'What would you [want me to do] in case we ever got into that situation?' ... You're always going to make a wiser choice [beforehand] than when you're stuck in the middle of an emergency." - Dr. Mark Hinrichs
When it comes to a stroke, the doctors on today's broadcast say, "Time is brain matter." In other words, when someone suffers a stroke - an obstruction in blood flow to the brain - brain injury begins immediately, and the longer it continues, the greater the damage. That's why time is of the essence in getting medical help. Dr. James Dobson - a stroke survivor - talks with two physicians about risk factors, causes, symptoms and treatment. Don't miss the important health information Dr. Mark Hinrichs and Dr. Steve Spillers have for you and your loved ones.
"As a cause of death, [stroke] is number three behind heart disease and cancer. As a cause of disability, it's number one." - Dr. Steve Spillers
"As a cause of death, [stroke] is number three behind heart disease and cancer. As a cause of disability, it's number one." - Dr. Steve Spillers
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