Family Life Podcasts

Michael Babcock, "UnChristian America"

10.31.08 | Cecil Van Houten

Liberty University professor Michael Babcock talks with Cecil about his book, UnChristian America: Living With Faith in a Nation That Was Never Under God (Tyndale). Babcock challenges the notion that American has been a "Christian nation." He also suggests that the political agendas of ...

Neighborhoods in the Network / Project Safe Kids (Clarion, PA)

10.29.08 | Martha Manikas-Foster

At a time when some are rethinking the safety and wisdom of traditional Halloween Trick-or Treating, the Zion congregations in Clarion and Karns City are planning celebrations where families can gather candy safely while also enjoying a bonfire, hayrides and refreshments.

Dick Fetzer, "Reflective Listening"

10.24.08 | Cecil Van Houten

While a college student, Dick Fetzer discovered the importance of reflective listening. Throughout his career in education and counseling he has shared the technique with gratifying results. In his new book, Please Listen To Me "A Christian's Guide to Reflective Listening" (Winepress ...

Neighborhoods in the Network / Valley Forge National Historical Park

10.22.08 | Martha Manikas-Foster

Many consider it the turning point of the Revolutionary War: the winter General George Washington’s Continental Army lived and trained at Valley Forge, just two hours south of Wilkes-Barre, PA. Martha Manikas-Foster interviews Supervisory Ranger Bill Troppman of the Valley Forge National ...

Bebo Norman Podcast / 10-17-09

10.17.08 | Cecil Van Houten

Having just released his first mainstream studio album in three years, Bebo Norman talks with Cecil about how life changes have influenced his songwriting and ministry outlook. Featured in this podcast are two songs from the self-titled album Bebo Norman (BEC Records): "Not Living In The ...

Mark Lowry, In-Studio / 10-15-08

10.15.08 | Cecil Van Houten

In the middle of his five-night concert stand across the Family Life Network, Mark Lowry takes an hour break to talk with Cecil in the studio about his music, what is going on in his life and the message of hope that God is always with us whether we are laughing or crying. Featured are cuts from ...

Neighborhoods in the Network / Family Fun with Glass (Corning, NY)

10.15.08 | Martha Manikas-Foster

Make a telescope, join in a scavenger hunt, watch glass being formed...and even help break it! Join Martha Manikas-Foster for a look at Families Explore the Science of Glass, a low-cost day of family fun on October 19, 2008. It is one of about eight programs a year that engage families from 11:00 ...

Neighborhoods in the Network / Fall Pumpkin Festival (Catawissa, PA)

10.08.08 | Martha Manikas-Foster

Cider from the farm, fresh baked apple dumplings, and a walk through a corn maze. Join Martha Manikas-Foster for a look at all that is available at the Rohrbach’s Farm Market this Friday and Saturday. It's part of the “Traditional Annual Pumpkin Fall Festival” in Catawissa, PA, ...

Howard Dayton, "Surviving the Financial Crisis"

10.03.08 | Cecil Van Houten

Given the recent turmoil in the financial markets and the newly signed "bailout bill", Howard Dayton and Cecil put the current situation in context and discuss ways listeners can use Biblical principles of money management to honor the Lord and protect their finances. To learn more about ...

Neighborhoods In The Network / Mapping and Geocaching (Elmira, NY)

10.01.08 | Martha Manikas-Foster

You can learn to wield a compass and read a topographic map---and maybe find some chocolate in the process! Join Martha Manikas-Foster to learn about Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum’s Basic Mapping instruction for families and children. The event will be held on Saturday, October 4th, ...