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Families in Crisis: The Willis Family

It might be the worst possible kind of grief, but if you know someone who has walked the agonizing path of losing a child, make sure they tune in. Dr. James Dobson will sit down with a couple who lost SIX of their nine children, and find out whether or not their faith survived a pain most of us can only imagine.

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Finding Joy Amidst Cancer and Loss Part 2

Breast cancer survivor, Yvonne Ortega shares her response when others said that if she just had MORE faith, then she would be healed. She knew that couldn't be true , after all, why didn't the Lord remove the Apostle Paul's "thorn in the flesh?" She'll discuss REAL help for this journey.

When I received my diagnosis of cancer in 2001, I was an award-winning teacher and part-time counselor. I loved teaching, but I knew God wanted me to go into counseling full-time. After my diagnosis, I begged God to let me live and promised to do whatever he wanted.

One month after I finished radiation, I received a phone call to go for an interview for a position I hadn't applied for. At the interview, I accepted a full-time job as a substance abuse counselor in a men's prison. I enjoyed my work at the prison, but the men were allowed to smoke. My asthma got worse, and after a few years, I had to leave.

I told God to take away my passion for prison work or find me a job in a smoke-free facility. He found me a job as a substance abuse counselor in a smoke-free coed jail. After ...

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Finding Joy Amidst Cancer and Loss Part 1

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You'll hear from a courageous woman who has walked this path and has hope to share for others on the same journey. Author and speaker, Yvonne Ortega will share encouragement for your life , especially for the hard times.

When I received my diagnosis of cancer in 2001, I was an award-winning teacher and part-time counselor. I loved teaching, but I knew God wanted me to go into counseling full-time. After my diagnosis, I begged God to let me live and promised to do whatever he wanted.

One month after I finished radiation, I received a phone call to go for an interview for a position I hadn't applied for. At the interview, I accepted a full-time job as a substance abuse counselor in a men's prison. I enjoyed my work at the prison, but the men were allowed to smoke. My asthma got worse, and after a few years, I had to leave.

I told God to take away my passion for prison work or find me a job in a smoke-free facility. He found me a job as a substance abuse counselor in a smoke-free coed jail. After six months, adult outpatient services at ...

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Fierce Beauty Part 2

Do you sometimes find yourself focusing too much on outward appearances? Listen in as author Kim Meeder teaches how to focus more on OTHERS and less on yourself , that's what true beauty is all about.

NOTE: In order to fit within terrestrial radio time constraints, today's broadcast was edited to allow for Dr. Dobson's response to the recent remarks made by President Obama regarding same-sex marriage. However, we are pleased to bring you this complete, unedited version of our interview with Kim Meeder online. Please click here.

Kim Meeder is the co-founder and director of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, an organization that rescues abused and dying horses and pairs them with children in need. Kim's first book, Hope Rising, propelled the ranch to win the national Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award and launched her extensive public/motivational speaking schedule at schools, churches, and governmental conferences across the United States.

She and her husband, Troy, have been married for twenty-five years and live in Central Oregon. The size of their family fluctuates each year with the number of horses and kids that they rescue.

WARNING: Please be advised that some photos of Dakota's injury are graphic in nature. Please use caution when viewing ...

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Fierce Beauty Part 1

Guest Kim Meeder shares the love of her horse ranch and how these amazing creatures are changing lives. Find out how you too can get involved to help make an impact for the kingdom.

Kim Meeder is the co-founder and director of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, an organization that rescues abused and dying horses and pairs them with children in need. Kim's first book, Hope Rising, propelled the ranch to win the national Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award and launched her extensive public/motivational speaking schedule at schools, churches, and governmental conferences across the United States.

She and her husband, Troy, have been married for twenty-five years and live in Central Oregon. The size of their family fluctuates each year with the number of horses and kids that they rescue.

Laurie Sacher is a team leader at Crystal Peaks Youth. Laurie graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2003 and taught English as Second Language in Spain before returning to her native California roots to pursue her passion for kids and animals. When she isn't working at the ranch, Laurie enjoys running with her dog, snowboarding, hiking, horseback riding, and spending time in coffee shops with friends.

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The Ramsteads: Finding God in the Valley Part 2

Last time we heard about how to weather life storms in marriage through the story of John and Donna Ramstead. They've endured unimaginable physical and emotional pain, and yet stayed walking towards what they call, "their true north." No matter what has come YOUR way, your family can still thrive.

John Ramstead's expertise is in complex estate planning, generational wealth transfer and asset protection. He functions as the client's trusted advisor on all matters affecting any related issues critical to assuring the smooth financial functioning of a multigenerational family or philanthropic plan.

Prior to joining Financial Designs, Ltd., Mr. Ramstead was a wealth manger with Bernstein Global Wealth Management. Before that he was an executive with a Fortune 500 company. Prior to that he helped to successfully start and sell two different businesses. Mr. Ramstead's early career was as a U.S. Navy F-14 pilot and flew combat sorties in Desert Storm and was an instructor at the Navy Strike Fighter Weapons School at the Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego, CA.

Mr. Ramstead is a Minnesota native and graduated high school from St. Thomas Academy. He received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a full Navy ROTC ...

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The Ramsteads: Finding God in the Valley Part 1

Everyone goes through hard times, but how do you get through life's darkest storms? You will hear from one man who faced a terrifying accident, and is still recovering. He and his wife describe what THEY did when God didn't make sense to their family. Don't miss their amazing story.

John Ramstead's expertise is in complex estate planning, generational wealth transfer and asset protection. He functions as the client's trusted advisor on all matters affecting any related issues critical to assuring the smooth financial functioning of a multigenerational family or philanthropic plan.

Prior to joining Financial Designs, Ltd., Mr. Ramstead was a wealth manger with Bernstein Global Wealth Management. Before that he was an executive with a Fortune 500 company. Prior to that he helped to successfully start and sell two different businesses. Mr. Ramstead's early career was as a U.S. Navy F-14 pilot and flew combat sorties in Desert Storm and was an instructor at the Navy Strike Fighter Weapons School at the Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego, CA.

Mr. Ramstead is a Minnesota native and graduated high school from St. Thomas Academy. He received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a full Navy ROTC ...

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Rescued from a Life of Ruin Part 2

If you, or someone you love, survived an abusive childhood, do not miss this program. You'll hear the story of one woman who dealt drugs and joined a gang at the age of 11, just to escape a terrible home life. Yet, she describes how the Lord rescued her and brought her into the light. Find out how the Lord can do the same for you.

Kathy McReynolds is the Director of Academic Studies for the Joni and Friends Christian Institute on Disability, where she contributes to the organization on many levels. She develops position papers on the many ethical issues in bioethics that Joni and Friends International Disability Center seek to promote and influence for the benefit of the disabled, as well as contributes to curriculum development for the variety of courses in disability studies that the Institute is creating for Colleges, universities and seminaries around the country.

Kathy graduated with a B.A. in Christian Education from Biola University in 1991, and then she went on to earn an M.A. in Systematic Theology at the Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. She then took five years off, had three children and wrote five books. She then returned to her educational ...

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Rescued from a Life of Ruin Part 1

Do you know someone whose past is so horrific that they don't believe the Lord could ever reach them? Today we will hear from one woman who the world had given up on...but Jesus never did! You won't want to miss this incredible story.

Kathy McReynolds is the Director of Academic Studies for the Joni and Friends Christian Institute on Disability, where she contributes to the organization on many levels. She develops position papers on the many ethical issues in bioethics that Joni and Friends International Disability Center seek to promote and influence for the benefit of the disabled, as well as contributes to curriculum development for the variety of courses in disability studies that the Institute is creating for Colleges, universities and seminaries around the country.

Kathy graduated with a B.A. in Christian Education from Biola University in 1991, and then she went on to earn an M.A. in Systematic Theology at the Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. She then took five years off, had three children and wrote five books. She then returned to her educational pursuits, earning her Ph.D in Ethics at USC. She specialized in ethical issues in genetic enhancement research.

In 2000, the Biblical Studies Department ...

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Living a Positive Life

At age 16, Shane Stanford had everything going for him. Then came the terrible diagnosis: "HIV positive." Faced with life and death, how did he choose to face his circumstances? Tune in to hear his amazing story.

Shane Stanford is the Senior Pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, one of United Methodism's leading congregations for teaching, service and the development of small groups.

Shane was formerly the Senior Pastor of Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church in Gulf Breeze, Florida, one of the largest United Methodist Churches in the country with an average worship attendance of approx. 2,500.

A former church planter, Shane also served as the Executive Director/Host of The United Methodist Hour, a national radio and television ministry. During Shane's tenure, The Hour increased its viewing area from 3,000,000 to over 30,000,000 homes. After returning to the pastorate, Shane continued as host of the radio program, LifeMatters, a weekly discussion about issues related to faith and everyday life.

Shane is the author of nine books and has also published articles in Alive Now!, Giving, The Circuit Rider, CNN Online, Worship Connection, InTouch Magazine, Purpose Driven Life Magazine, and The Upper Room.

Shane travels across the nation sharing his story as an ...

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