Mid-Morning Full Archive

For as long as she can remember, Carolyn Goad Pankalla performed in her family's music group, the Goad family. That sounds like a charmed life until you add to the mix a tragic car accident that claimed the life of her mother, an explosion that killed her father, and a brother who died of pancreatic cancer. During Friday's encore Mid-Morning, Carolyn shares her story and her latest music album, "Broken Into Beautiful", a testimony of her incredible faith journey filled with great sorrow and joy.

Whether devastating health issues invade the lives of missionaries in Japan or a young woman in Ohio; God is present. Join Char and hear the stories of God's faithfulness to Russ and Flossie Epley in the midst of Russ' stroke and God's goodness to Amber Metz as she faced a double-lung transplant.

Why are we so amazed that God does miracles when it's evident this is what He loves to do? There is no greater miracle than when God takes a person who is spiraling downward and turns that life around with His love, grace and compassion. Pastor Bill Lepley is a perfect example of one who knows the depth of this miracle in his own life and tells his story during Friday's Mid-Morning. Then Char opens phones lines so you can join Bill and share the story of God's redemption in your own life.

When you said "for better or for worse," you never imagined "the worse" could be so hard. Susie Larson's been there too. The author of "Alone in Marriage" (Moody, ISBN # 0-8024-5278-8) shares lessons learned during the winter of her marriage: sound advice on discerning how anger and anxiety will slow you down, and how loneliness and disappointment can actually refine and bless you. If you want more from God and your capacity for spiritual things to increase, even during this trying time in your marriage, you've come to the right place.

Everybody loves a story and Char especially enjoys bringing you those stories on a Mid-Morning she calls, "People to People." Join Char during today's encore Mid-Morning and hear two stories that once again illustrate how God makes a huge difference when He enters a life.

Char and Mindy have spent the last nine months bringing you topics for keeping your soul healthy. Our 2007 Soul Care series wraps up Thursday as Char, Mindy and special guest, Gwen DeSelm discuss those agonizing times that one might call "the dark night of the soul."

Since chocolate is a food group all its own, it deserves some special Mid-Morning attention. Tim and Cathy Beere join Char to share the story of DeBrand Fine Chocolates. Be sure to tune in as ten very happy callers will receive DeBrand gift cards. AND we'll be drawing our Ladies of Leisure contest winner. That's all happening during Spots and Spotlights on today's Mid-Morning.

Everybody loves a story and Char especially enjoys bringing you those stories on a Mid-Morning she calls, "People to People." Join Char during Friday's Mid-Morning and hear two stories that once again illustrate how God makes a huge difference when He enters a life!

During Monday's encore Mid-Morning Alicia Britt Chole reframes waiting on God as the surprising birthplace of true spiritual strength. The former atheist and author of "Anonymous" (Integrity, ISBN# 1-59145-421-2), uses Jesus' hidden years - between the ages of 12 and 30 - as inspiration for her insights on resting in God's timing and resisting resentment.

Fred Rogers was a TV buddy to millions of children, but to Tim Madigan, the cultural icon was a personal friend and mentor who helped save his marriage and restore his faith. Madigan's memoir, "I'm Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers" (Gotham Books, ISBN # 1-592-40227-5), provides fertile ground for the Digging Deeper Panel's discussion about incarnate friendship.

Jesus frequently slipped away for time alone with God, yet we lack the desire or the means to get away with our Father. Brenda Jank explains why spiritual retreats are a necessary respite for believers, and how you can have one-despite your schedule or responsibilities-be it in your kitchen or a cabin.

Mid-Morning kicks off its first live show of 2007 with "Author! Author!" Nanette Goings shares international recipes, wacky facts and family time ideas in "Stirring Up a World of Fun" (New Hope, ISBN# 1-56309-919-5). Doug Pagitt explains how practicing various physical postures while praying can open your life more fully to God in "Body Prayer" (WaterBrook, ISBN# 1-4000-7148-8). Tim Madigan recounts how his friendship with Dr. Fred Rogers powerfully transformed his life in "I'm Proud of You" (Gotham Books, ISBN# 1-592-40227-5). And Julie Morris explores the power of God's Word to move you "From Worry to Worship" (New Hope, ISBN # 1-56309-754-0).