Recipes with healthier swaps for your body? Yes, please! Claire, author of the blog and Instagram account "Secretly Healthy Home," and her cookbook Healthy Copycat Treats, shares what she's learned about balancing the nutrients found in our food as well as a healthy way to view the food we eat. She also shares about her passion of developing recipes that swap out ingredients to be more healthy for the body! On top of that, Claire shares encouragement and advice for navigating meal/snack prep as a mom of young kids. Thanks for listening!  

It might be one of your dreams to have your own dairy cow on your homestead, and Tiffany from the blog Growing Dawn shares with Megan her experience with bringing a dairy cow to her family's home, and what that looks like for them now. There's a lot to learn when it comes to dairy cows, but this episode may provide you with some of that information as well as some information about raw milk. To see some of the information referenced in this episode, you can visit Tiffany's blog https://growingdawn.com/.  

Let's celebrate Easter not just on Sundays, but every day. On today's episode, Leon and Lindsey welcome author and speaker, Kim Botto, and discuss how we can live with hope and show every child they belong.

"The anthem of the enemy is, 'Whatever the lowest point is, obviously, this is the end,' right? And the anthem of Heaven is redemption. It's not the end. There's always a greater end. There's always greater things to come with the Kingdom..." Mike Weaver from Big Daddy Weave shares with Megan about the loss of his brother, how he has walked through loss, and how to be there for those who are walking through it. Check out the Shine.FM Podcast Channel for more content like this!

In the midwestern town of Frankfort, Indiana, a battle is being forged against addiction. Listen to the stories of those recovering and the many churches, organizations and community leaders who have come along side them on their journey. From recovery to redemption to service, a "making it happen" attitude has made all the difference.

Shine 180…stories of lives transformed by God because of your faithfulness.

We are all on a journey. We are all at different points on our journey….and that’s OK.

The purpose of our journey is simple, but sometimes difficult…keep moving forward becoming more like Jesus.

Struggling with a family member's addiction is never an easy road. Faithfulness along the way keeps God close to allow Him to work according to His plan and purpose.

This is Shine 180: Kristine’s story.

Shine 180…stories of lives transformed by God because of your faithfulness.

We are all on a journey. We are all at different points on our journey….and that’s OK.

The purpose of our journey is simple, but sometimes difficult…keep moving forward becoming more like Jesus.

God grabbed ahold of Elizabeth after years of addiction and helped her overcome & be victorious over what the enemy intended to kill, steal and destroy….listen how she authentically shares her journey to Jesus and sobriety.

This is Shine 180: Elizabeth’s story.

Join Shine.FM Ministry Director Brian McIntyre as he sits down with author Gene Tanner to have a conversation about his book, The Dragon Lectures.  More information about the book is available at here. If you'd love to check out more content from Shine.FM, there's more to discover on the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

"I love the giving part - as you get older, you start to understand that that's actually the more fun part. We're kind of wired that way. People even outside of the faith understand how the heart explodes when you are selfless and give something away..." Crowder joins Megan in the Shine.FM studio to talk all things Thanksgiving and Christmas, including Crowder's new Christmas album Milk and Cookies! If you'd love to check out more content from Shine.FM, there's more to discover on the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

"There are multiple layers of relationship that we have to peel through to get to the heart of a song. It's a real challenge, but it's a real gift to get to do it too." We The Kingdom joins Megan from Shine.FM to talk about their latest album We The Kingdom, which wasn't easy with the struggle of relationships. Hear their hearts and also listen to find out what unusual item Ed Cash was holding during the interview! More content like this is on the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

"I hope they can say that I tried. Not that I got it right all the time, not that I was perfect or whatever, but that I was at least trying." Bart Millard and the guys from MercyMe share with Megan about their new album Always Only Jesus, their stories of how they met Jesus, and how they are leading their kids as well! If you'd like to hear more content from Shine.FM, check out the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

It’s time for the kids to go “Back to School” but this year it’s different. Now, our kids are finally back “IN” school, no masks, back in the classroom, no social distancing – but what about some of the emotions we may be dealing with? Tune in to Bud Boughton’s latest podcast “Game Day – EVERY Day – Leading a Life that Matters” for some simple ideas that will help you and everyone in your family get past their emotions and celebrate the return to school once again. That’s “Game Day – EVERY Day – Leading a Life that Matters! Be sure to subscribe to receive all our podcasts.

Too often, nonprofits, government agencies and even ministries are set up to foster dependency among the people they assist. In this episode, Jay Height, executive director of Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis, discusses why building our neighbors’ independence and sustainability is so important.

Happy Easter! Let's celebrate Easter not just on Sundays, but every day. Over the next few episodes, Leon and Lindsey will focus on the hope Jesus gives us and how God can truly make all things new! Join Leon & Lindsey as they share ways you can share the hope of Easter with your kids.

Jay Height explains the challenges and complexities of poverty in the United States and explores how upper-income Americans can truly help neighbors living in poverty.

Jay Height offers encouragement and advice for pastors and ministry leaders struggling with the emotional, physical and spiritual toll of the past two years

Shine 180…stories of lives transformed by God because of your faithfulness.

We are all on a journey. We are all at different points on our journey….and that’s OK.

The purpose of our journey is simple, but sometimes difficult…keep moving forward becoming more like Jesus.

Ty Harris served our country for over 10 years in the Air Force and overcame life-threatening situations that brought him to Jesus. He has now given his life & career to pour into the young generation as a guidance counselor, encouraging them in the way they should go. He is a walking testimony of God’s grace & goodness. He loves Christian music and has it playing on his phone constantly and it changes the atmosphere of the room wherever he goes … listen to his story to be encouraged. 

This is Shine 180: Ty’s story.

What happens when things go wrong in ministry. How do we grow as people and as organizations when our hopes and dreams didn’t work out as planned? Jay Height explores how good leaders and good organizations can handle mistakes with honesty and grace, and learn how to not repeat the cycle of error.

Inflation is at the highest level in nearly 40 years, with the Consumer Price Index increasing 7 percent in 2021. Jay Height explains why lower-income Americans are suffering the most from the rise in the cost of necessities and how Shepherd is responding to rising needs.

"We think that we have just messed up too much, that God might be holding out His best from us because of our mistakes - and it's just not the way God works, and it's not His heart for us, and when you think you're too far gone, you're just not." Tasha Layton shares with Megan from Shine.FM about her family, finding rest as a mom, her song "How Far" and one of Megan's favorites, "Brave Heart (Dear Daughter)." Want to hear more like this? Head to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

This episode explains how we can engage constructively with our neighbors – next door and across the city – as we navigate the consequences of the pandemic, social unrest, and political and economic upheaval.

"God has done so much of a work and a heart surgery for me that I feel like I'm just getting started, like I'm not done yet." Jeremy Camp joins Megan from Shine.FM to share about his daughter graduating, his family's summer plans, his song "Getting Started," and encouragement as well! If you'd love to listen to more podcasts like this, you can visit the Shine.FM Podcast Channel.

This episode examines why soaring home prices and gentrification are heavy burdens for people in poverty.

"We use what we know about now to frame what we know about forever...But as believers, we have the opportunity to flip that and use what we know about forever to inform what we believe about now." Tauren Wells preaches the Truth on the latest episode of A Closer Look, and he also shares about his family, his dreams, his new album released on June 10, and his new song, "Fake It." Want to hear more? Check out the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

Making sourdough is not a black-and-white process; it's such a gray area of complexity and takes learning! Today's guest, Kate, shares her experience with sourdough, as well as tips and advice, and she shares what God has taught her as she's worked with it. Even something like making bread can be moments where God meets

This episode centers on hunger in the United States and why millions of Americans lack access to affordable and nutritious food even in a land of plenty.

This episode focuses on how Christians and churches should work to restore hope and strengthen communities in response to the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which took the lives of at least 19 children and 2 adults.

This episode explores innovative efforts to provide people living in poverty with high quality and affordable health care.

Imagine writing an essay on Patriotism as an 11 year-old, sixth-grader and as a result of that essay, being asked to participate in the honored tradition of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in Arlington Cemetery. Such was the case for a young man growing up in Georgia. For a special “Memorial Day” weekend  salute, tune in to Bud Boughton’s next edition of “Game Day, EVERY Day – Leading a Life that Matters” to hear this inspiring story and the amazing essay written by a sixth grade student. It’s all happening on Shine.FM radio! Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

This episode focuses on why Christmas is a joyous season but also one that often holds special challenges for people living in poverty.

This episode focuses on a critical set of issues: Jobs – and what employment means and doesn’t mean for families trying to rise out of poverty.

“Breaking the Cycle of Poverty” explores why poverty remains such a persistent problem in the United States and how individuals and organizations can help people secure economic independence and a higher quality of life.

“Play like it’s the Stanley Cup” – a father’s simple instruction to his 11 year-old son that was so much more than a message about how to play the game of hockey.  Join Bud Boughton as he shares this inspiring story and explains how his father’s simple message was actually a philosophy for life on Game Day – EVERY Day, Leading a Life that Matters! Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

"I think the Lord has a funny sense of humor, and I think He calls you to certain things that you never think you'd be called to, and He makes a miracle out of your life, and He's such a faithful and incredible God..." Anne Wilson talks to Megan from Shine.FM and shares encouragement for walking through grief, about her new album releasing on April 22, and about her desire to do music when she had originally wanted to be an astronaut! For more podcasts like this one, visit the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

On today's Momcast, Heather welcomes author, wife and mom, Gin Stephens.  Gin's most recent book is "Cleanish".  They discuss how Gin determined one of her sons was chemically sensitive and how changes to their diet and household made a huge difference in his behavior.  Gin mentions an app you can use to help find cleanish products, EWG Healthy Living.  You can get more info about Gin and her books at www.ginstephens.com.

Join Leon and Lindsey as they share and learn all about the Lilly Endowment's Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative featuring Ronnie Farmer from the Strengthening Ministry with Children Coordination Program.

We all want to make a difference, but it sometimes seems difficult to do if we don’t have a platform from which to speak or are not in some sort of leadership role.  Tune into to the next edition of “Game Day, EVERY Day – Leading a Life that Matters” to hear Coach Bud Boughton explain how a late bloomer in the workforce made a difference doing of all things, selling cosmetic products door-to-door as an Avon Lady. Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

The Kitchen Table is a father/son podcast that talk faith issues and music across the table. This episode looks at modeling empathy to our children and given them opportunities to express kindness. Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

On our next edition of Game Day EVERY Day – Leading a Life that Matters, Coach Bud Boughton shares how a Coach he’s never met helped Bud see a Bible story we all have heard in a totally different light than ever before.  Join Coach Bud as he explains how this new way of seeing this famous story from the book of Matthew has him starting each new day with 5 special words that remind us all that having a GAME Day experience starts when we make the decision to “Get Out Of the Boat!” Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

Today Heather welcomes back Jennifer to the Momcast. Jennifer is a mom of three and a family life educator with a masters degree from Spring Arbor University. Families come in all shapes, sizes and colors.  Maybe the family that sits next to you in church has a family that looks radically different than yours.  Today in the Momcast they talk about how to approach adoptive and foster families.  What questions are good to ask, what things shouldn't we say.  We can love people well by knowing ways to approach them. Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, love is in the air. But since when does a “Game Day” kind of experience take place bringing two six year-olds together in life only so that they can become husband and wife some 40+ years later?  Tune in to this edition of Game Day – EVERY Day, to hear a special, one-of-a-kind Love Story that will warm your heart. It is indeed a Love Story that God orchestrated for all the right reasons! Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

It's back after a season off, The Kitchen Table is a father/son podcast that talk faith issues and music across the table. This episode looks at why it's important to not only take kids to church, but why a faith community is beneficial to helping raise kids!  Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

"...'Give your heart an assignment,' like reminding your heart that, okay, I know Jesus...Jesus is joy...I'm going to be okay." Baylor Wilson shares with Megan her goal for 2022, reflection on 2021, and about "Jesus Happened" and "Joy Comes In The Morning!" We have more podcasts like this - to check them out, visit the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

It’s a new year and we all want a fresh start. And so it is we make New Year’s resolutions or now try to go with a one-word mantra. But, every day can be a Game Day when we remember that this year, this month, or even this moment can be filled with hope when we bring the living presence of Jesus Christ into our life. Here’s some ideas on how you, too, can make 2020 your best year ever! Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

Thanksgiving is behind us. That “Game Day” is over.  But does ‘one day’ give us enough time to truly give thanks for the abundant lives we are living?  But,  as head into the Christmas Season, who says we can’t continue to give thanks, and yes, find creative ways to give to others? In this episode, Bud Boughton shares a story from over 30 years ago that reminds us all that Learning to Give is Learning to Live!  That’s right, even the simplest form of giving can turn any day into a special, one-of-a-kind GAME Day! Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

Today Heather welcomes Jennifer to the Momcast. Jennifer is a mom of three and a family life educator with a masters degree from Spring Arbor University.  She and her husband have been foster parents. Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

Helpful Resources:

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D

The Connected Child by Dr. David R. Cross and Dr. Karyn Purvis

The Karyn Purvis Institute for Child Development

Join Leon and Lindsey as they share and learn all about the Lilly Endowment's Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative featuring Becky McAllister from KidZ at Heart International.

"Freedom in worship is a really big and important thing on God's heart. A lot of times we just get locked up...and we kind of bow to culture instead of actually worshipping from the heart." Cory Asbury shares with Megan about how he finds time with God, the heart behind "Egypt," and his favorite part of concert nights! To hear more podcasts like this, check out the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

Ever look at your past and wonder, “What if” I had done this or that, how might my life be different? Well, we need to accept that God’s plan for each of us included whatever has already happened in our life. So why ask, “What if?” But, when we ask the “What if” question in a way that can influences our actions and behaviors going forward, it can turn any day into the best Game Day ever! Tune in for the next episode of Game Day, EVERY Day – Leading a Life that Matters as Bud Boughton shares his recent learning experience about asking the “What if” question. Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

"It was a letting go for sure - letting go of the dream that I thought made sense for me and just laying that down before the Lord, and I would say, thankfully He had bigger plans for it." Jordan from The Color shares with Megan from Shine.FM about the band's formation, how God has been a part of their journey, and about their song "Better Way." For more content like this, check out the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!