A Moment for the Family: Employee Mental Health

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss mental health issues and how many corporations are focusing on employees and mental health. Also, listen and learn how we should address these mental health issues within our families.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep33. Two Guys Take Over: A Discussion on Male Friendship | Rev. Jeff Hemmer

Steph hands the host mic off to her husband as he interviews Pastor Jeff Hemmer on the importance and the gift of guys having guy friendships.

A Moment for the Family: Family Game Night

COVID taught us the value of family entertainment. Listen as Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss family game night and the importance of keeping the family bond strong.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep32. Caring for Aging Parents | Cheryl Magness

Cheryl Magness talks about her decade’s long journey of serving as primary caregiver for her aging mother, and how it has given her a newfound understanding of vocation, sacrificial living, and the Fourth Commandment.

A Moment for the Family: Summertime Fun

Gary Duncan discusses summertime with Dr. Mary Manz Simon. How has Covid impacted summertime fun and vacations? What are the new guidelines? Listen and learn.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep31. Loving Children through Foster Care | Rev. Hans & Katie Fiene

Join Steph and guests, Pastor Hans and Katie Fiene, as they talk about loving children through foster care – including the joys and the challenges they’ve experienced in their own family journey.

A Moment for the Family: Planning for a Stress-Free Vacation

Vacation at times can cause a lot of stress. Listen to this week’s program as Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the importance of planning ahead for an enjoyable and stress-free vacation.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep30. The Floor Is Yours: The Catechism as a Framework for Life | Rev. Dr. John Pless

Rev. Dr. John Pless, author of A Small Catechism on Human Life, joins Steph to discusses how Luther’s Small Catechism provides a helpful framework for Christian thought and action in regards to life issues.

A Moment for the Family: Priorities Changed by Practice

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the return to in person worship. Has staying at home and worshiping virtually during the pandemic changed our priorities?