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What do Jehovah's Witnesses teach and believe that's different from the Body of Christ? Why would an active Jehovah's Witness decide to leave the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society? Why does leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses cause family conflict? And why are some ex-Jehovah's Witnesses disfellowshipped? The post Jehovah’s Witnesses appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Where do parents go for help when they suspect that their child is taking drugs? What signs and symptoms should we watch for? How can parents find resources that will help? And what should we do when we know our child is on drugs? The post Dealing with Drugs appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

“And these words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your sons and daughters, and talk to them when you sit in your house and when you walk by ... More The post Reaching Millennials and Involving Them in Congregations appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What is Pentecost? Why do Christians believe Pentecost represents the birth of the church? What happened at Pentecost? What languages, or tongues, did the apostles and disciples speak in, and what did they say? Why is the Holy Spirit so important to us as Christians? The post Pentecost appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

The soaring divorce rate indicates that great marriages don’t just happen. All couples have conflict and disagreements. How do couples learn to fight fair and communicate effectively? Join us today as we discuss handling conflict and fighting fair. My guest ... More The post Conflict in Marriage appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What is spiritual warfare? How can Christians learn to stand firm and put on the full armor of God? How do we learn to resist the schemes of the devil and serve the Lord in all circumstances? Join us today ... More The post Dealing with Spiritual Warfare appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What causes Christians who believe in Jesus to seemingly give up hope and take their own lives? How is mental illness involved? Why do so many people assume that Christians who commit suicide have lost their faith in Christ and ... More The post The Challenge of Suicide appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Recently someone asked me why Family Shield Ministries exists. Another way to say this is why do we do what we do? It’s simple — it’s all about Jesus. Today we’ll talk about Jesus, who He is, and what He’s ... More The post It’s All About Jesus appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Host Kay L. Meyer with guest Vicar Alex Schrader Why would a husband and father with over 18 years of experience in the information technology field decide to attend Concordia Seminary to become a pastor? How did the Lord guide ... More The post Becoming a Pastor appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Nothing is more inspiring than witnessing a married couple that has been together for decades still in love and enjoying life together. But in a culture that continuously seems to devalue marriage, how does a couple stick together? What does ... More The post Married and Still Loving It appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

How does the mission of God get carried out in today’s world? How can congregations emerge from their buildings, programs, and institutions and effectively engage their communities with the power of the Gospel? What are the eight hinges that help ... More The post Opening Your Church Door to the Community appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What is post-traumatic stress disorder, how is it diagnosed, and how is it treated? My guest today is Chaplain Steven Hokane, the Assistant Director of Ministry to the armed forces for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. His military service has ... More The post Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

How is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints dealing with touchy topics about their history that Mormon members can now so easily obtain on the Internet? What did the LDS Church believe and teach about race and ... More The post Witnessing to Mormons about LDS History and Beliefs appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

If you’re looking for parenting direction in today’s chaotic world and your pint-sized treasures always seem to have the upper hand, you’re not alone. How can we encourage healthy attitudes, positive behavior, and long-lasting values in children of all ages? ... More The post Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Why are traditions and precious memories important as we build strong, healthy families for Christ? Why do traditions matter? How can we show our children and grandchildren who they are, and what’s important to us? What traditions do you and ... More The post Holiday Traditions for the Family appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What is the incarnation of Christ? When did it happen, and why should it be celebrated and proclaimed to all people? Why do the prophesies about Christ predicted in the Old Testament, fulfilled in the New Testament matter? Why and ... More The post Why Do Christians Celebrate Christmas? and Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses? appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What are Eight Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids? Why should we control our volume knob? What does listening have to do with parenting effectively? Why should we understand the power of our words, and why is regular family time ... More The post Eight Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

What is depression? What are symptoms we should watch for? How is it diagnosed and treated? Join us today as we discuss dealing with depression. My guest is Dr. Richard Winter, Professor Emeritus of Applied Theology and Counseling at Covenant ... More The post Dealing with Depression appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Why should congregations develop a holistic approach to involving young Christians into the life of the church, especially as it relates to confirmation? What is the history of confirmation? Why is much of what is occurring in our churches not ... More The post Confirmation and Today’s Youth appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.

Christians live in two kingdoms. What is the kingdom of the right, and the kingdom of the left? Why should Christians understand these teachings? Today my guest is Dr. Gregory Seltz, the Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious ... More The post The Two Kingdoms of God appeared first on Family Shield Ministries.