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February 8, 2010
Dr. Anne Kulze
Lynne Ford


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Nutrition expert Dr. Ann Kulze checks in with tips for beating the winter blahs and curbing your sweet tooth (the average American swallows 350-475 calories’ worth of added sugars each day). The author of Dr. Ann’s 10-Step Diet also unpacks a study that warns too much sitting can be deadly and answers your nutrition questions.
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February 5, 2010
Gut Health
Lynne Ford


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Gurgles, gas, and your gut…whether your issue is acid reflux, persistent heartburn, or constipation, relief is a phone call (or e-mail) away. Dr. Patricia Raymond is back on today’s Mid-Morning to answer your health questions affecting anywhere in the body between, as she puts, where food goes in and comes out!
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February 4, 2010
Becoming a Published Author
Lynne Ford


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Is it your dream to become a published author? Dr. Dennis Hensley, head of Taylor University’s professional writing program, and Cecil Murphey, award-winning author and a frequent writer’s conference speaker, explain the basics of good writing, how to pitch your ideas to publishers, and discuss the positives and pitfalls of self-publishing.
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February 3, 2010
"Intimate Conversations"
Lynne Ford, Jamie Bennett


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Intimacy with God is not on pause until we can carve out serene aromatic spaces and control our calendars: intimacy can be realized in every gloriously messy moment of each unpredictable day. Alicia Britt Chole, author of “Intimate Conversations” (Revell, ISBN # 0-8007-3289-9), spiritual mentor, and not to mention wife and mother of three, leads you on a gentle, encouraging and accessible journey toward a deeper, more satisfying relationship with God.
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February 2, 2010
Hearth Health
Lynne Ford


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It may be hard to believe, but heart disease is far and away the most likely reason that you, your husband, sibling, co-worker and even your children will die. But with the one-two punch of exercise and heart-healthy eating you can reduce your risk for heart disease. Personal fitness trainer Kerri Zurbuch and Registered Dietitian Melissa Schwab tell you how.
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February 1, 2010
"The Seven Desires of Every Heart"
Lynne Ford


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After Mark Laaser’s struggles with sexual addiction, he and his wife, Debra, turned to counseling to rebuild their broken marriage. They’ve poured what they learned about unmet desires, unhealthy coping behaviors, and what it takes to reconnect and rebuild a marriage into their book, “The Seven Desires of Every Heart” (Zondervan, ISBN # 0-310-27816-0). Whether you’re married or single, the Laaser’s insights during Monday’s encore Mid-Morning will help you connect more deeply and intimately with God and other people.
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January 29, 2010
People to People
Char Binkley


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Who doesn’t love a good story? Char adores them and brings you two women with inspirational stories during today’s encore Mid-Morning. First we’ll hear from Wendy Blight (“Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner”, Moody, ISBN# 0802414966) of how one life-altering and tragic circumstance led her to seek answers. She found that no circumstance is too difficult and no pain too deep for God to redeem. And then we’ll hear how God blessed Sandi Rauwolf (“Blessings Too Good”, Xulon, ISBN# 978-1606471098) and her young family beyond measure and taught her to trust that all things are possible with God – even the impossible. Originally aired 8/20/2009.
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January 28, 2010
"Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow"
Char Binkley


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Having buried two infants, Nancy Guthrie is familiar with deep sorrow and suffering. During Thursday’s encore Mid-Morning, Nancy gently invites you to lean in along with her to hear Jesus speak understanding and insight into the lingering questions about the hurts of life. Gain hope in the midst of your suffering as Nancy offers an honest, provocative, grace-filled and soothing salve for your soul by sharing answers she found as Jesus spoke into her own sorrow (“Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow”, Tyndale, ISBN# 978-1414325484).
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January 27, 2010
"The Smart Stepmom"
Lynne Ford


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In today’s complicated stepfamily, the stepmom often doesn’t know where to turn for help. Let stepfamily expert Ron Deal teach you how to survive and thrive as a stepmom. The co-author of “The Smart Stepmom” (Bethany House, ISBN # 0-7642-0702-0) shares helpful and hopeful information, including how to be a positive influence on children torn between loyalty to their biological mom and to you, and what to do when you feel ostracized, rejected, or lonely.
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January 26, 2010
"Heal: Healthy Eating, Abundant Living"
Lynne Ford


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Tired of diets, counting calories, weighing food, and the daily struggle between appreciating the body you have and idolizing the body you want? It’s time for you to “Heal” (Group, ISBN # 0-7644-3735-9). Judy Wardell Halliday, co-founder of Thin Within, and Allie Marie Smith, founder of HEAL (Healthy Eating, Abundant Living), discuss the stumbling blocks to a healthy body image and offer powerful truths for rising above the strongholds of food, eating, and body image.
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January 25, 2010
Author! Author!
Lynne Ford


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Can a book help your kids make covering their mouths when they sneeze a habit? Find out on today’s “Author! Author!” featuring Irene Breznak, author of “Sneezy Louise” (Random House, ISBN # 0-375-85169-8 ). Allison Pittman (“Stealing Home”, Multnomah, ISBN # 1-60142-136-4) and first-time fiction author Judy Christie (“Gone to Green”, Cook, ISBN # 1-4267-0024-8) discuss their novels Group Publishing’s Amy Nappa highlights the “Simply Relevant” Bible study series for women. And Mel Cheatham celebrates God’s promises and provisions in the devotional “New Every Morning” (Summerside, ISBN # 1-934770-60-4).
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January 19, 2010
Share 2010


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Mid-Morning takes a break for Share 2010 January 19-22. Do you appreciate the variety of guests and topics featured on Mid-Morning? If so, we’d appreciate your financial support during Sharathon. Thanks for partnering with WBCL in ministry!
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January 18, 2010
"Living Together: Myths, Risks and Answers"
Lynne Ford


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Does living together help a couple determine whether or not they can have a successful marriage? The culture says yes but the reality is a higher divorce rate among couples who live together before marriage. During today’s encore Mid-Morning, Mike and Harriet McManus, cofounders of Marriage Savers and co-authors of "Living Together: Myths, Risks and Answers" (Howard Books, ISBN # 1-4165-5098-3), explain why “practice” doesn’t lead to ‘til death do us part, and discuss a better way to prepare a relationship for marriage.
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January 15, 2010
"What's Happening to My Teen?"
Char Binkley


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Ever caught yourself saying, “I never thought this would happen to our family?” Family scenarios include your daughter starts talking, acting or dressing like a completely different person; your son’s grades plummet and he drops out of extracurricular activities as well as church; your family conversations become war zones, or your daughter comes home drunk. Mark Gregston, counselor and author of “What’s Happening to My Teen? Uncovering the Sources of Rebellion” (Harvest House, ISBN# 978-0-7369-2444-3) joins Char to shed light on how to navigate through the difficult years of your teenager and come out on the other side with relationships intact.
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January 14, 2010
"The Relationships Principles of Jesus"
Char Binkley


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What would you give to radically improve, even transform, what matters most in your relationships? How about forty days of your time? Teaching Pastor at Saddleback Church, Tom Holladay maps out how to implement six foundational relationship principles that Jesus taught and lived. Using his book, “The Relationship Principles of Jesus” (Zondervan, ISBN# 978-0-310-28367-6), Tom will walk us day by day and step by step toward living a richer life as you relate to God and others.
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January 13, 2010
2010 To Do List Spilled Over from 2009
Char Binkley, Lynne Ford


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Procrastination. Know anything about that? What’s left on your 2009 “to do” list that you’re determined to tackle in 2010? How about that closet door you can barely open without stuff falling on your head? Whatever it is for you, we want to hear about it during Wednesday’s Mid-Morning. Get ready to laugh it up with the Mid-Morning team and hopefully be motivated to tackle that long awaited task you just didn’t have time to squeeze into the daily routine of life last year.
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January 12, 2010
A Different Kind of Wild
Lynne Ford


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You were born to be wild! Not bad wild—but good wild, with a new zest for life, for Jesus, and for his thrilling, bold and creative plan for you. Debbie Alsdorf, author of A Different Kind of Wild (Revell, ISBN # 0-8007-3366-7), shows you how to break free from old expectations and boring patterns and find the WILD way of life.
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January 11, 2010
Dr. Ann Kulze
Lynne Ford


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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg credits repairing broken windows in empty buildings with lowering the city’s crime rate. The same principle holds true when it comes to getting healthy: little adjustments garner big results. On today’s Mid-Morning, Dr. Ann Kulze lists six little habits to embrace in 2010 that can help you get healthy!
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