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This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Steph visited with Teagyn Goodwin from Crossroads Christian Church about Greg and Teagyn's recent trip to Egypt. Greg and Steph also talked about the pain of home ownership, the blessing of Illini basketball games, Greg's new toaster oven, questions about presidential pardon power and the role of preachers to speak truth to power. See omnystudio.com/listene...

On today’s show, sponsor Bean Hohn with Hohn’s Tank Wash joined Stephanie and Tracy Thomas for Tracy’s Worldview Wednesday. We discussed Trump’s seemingly different demeanor this time around and spent a lot of time discussing John Mark Comer’s Practicing the Way. Bean gave us an update on Marilyn’s Village, and we all chimed in on bedtime routines with grandchil...

On today’s show, Chris Lawler from Catlin Church of Christ joined Stephanie while Greg was landing in Cairo, Egypt as we were on the air. Chris and Stephanie discussed the national Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, we remembered Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., discussed a recent Joe Rogan podcast, and contemplated appropriate funeral music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first show of the new year , Greg and Stephanie welcomed Don and Deanna Witzel to Direct Line radio! Sponsors of the show from the very beginning, the Witzel‘s are important members of the community and the conversation was most encouraging! Greg and Stephanie also talked about Greg’s New Year’s resolutions, and Stephanie was even doing push-ups in studio toward the end of...

This week on Direct Line, Greg and Stephanie welcomed Miles Clark from Crossroads Christian Church and Dave Anderson from First Nazarene Church for the final Direct Line show of 2024. The conversation included the upcoming retirement of both Miles and Dave, Stephanie‘s ordination in the ministry Monday night, all things Christmas, and look ahead to the new year. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

This week on Direct Line radio, Stephanie and Greg welcome Chris Lawler from Catlin Church of Christ. They discussed Greg‘s surprise Christmas present, the Oxford word of the year, the situation in Syria, and Christmas memories. Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Stephanie welcomed Stephanie‘s cousin Kevin Abney to Direct Line radio this week for a conversation about politics, presidential history, the future of both political parties, and a couple of movie recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie welcomed DL sponsor Dean Crandall for an important conversation about his recent trip to Israel. They also talked with Lisa Kelsey about the upcoming Blue Christmas service on December 12 at 6pm at the Community Church of God. Greg wore his new shirt that Steph found while thrifting and they discussed a variety of additional topics. Happy Thanksgi...

This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Steph welcomed Mariah Hanson and Heather McArty from the Women's Care Clinic for an update on the WCC and their leadership transition. Greg and Steph also discussed movie marketing fails, Greg's pest control moments, and the legacy of Tony Campolo, who passed away this week at 89. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Direct Line, Tracy Thomas joined Greg and Steph for another edition of Worldview Wednesday! The trio discussed ministry reflections from the 2024 election, current book recommendations, the importance of prayers of lament, and what is happening at Second Church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Steph talked election results with DL sponsor Bean Hohn and also welcomed Kim Corley and Brandun Schweizer from a preview of Sunday's Veteran's Tribute at Second Church at 3pm. Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Steph visit with Jody Owens from Johnson University, Silas McCormick from Lincoln Christian Institute, and President Matt Proctor and David Upchurch from Ozark Christian College. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie welcome back Tracy Thomas for their monthly Worldview Wednesday segment! Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Direct Line, Greg and Stephanie welcomed Pastor Thomas Miller from the new life Church of Faith to Direct Line this week. Pastor Miller shared about the heavenly square grocery store and ongoing ministries at his church. They also discussed the topic of human flourishing, and why people of faith seem to be flourishing significantly better than people who do not embrace faith. See omny...

This week on Direct Line, Greg and Stephanie welcomed Terry and Molly Goodwin from serve together to Direct Line radio to talk about the area worship night this Sunday night at the Fischer theater. They also talked about the one year anniversary of the attack on Israel and their thoughts on the vice presidential debate from a week ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Stephanie welcomed Ben Humrichous from Illinois basketball to Direct Line this week for an important conversation about Ben’s faith journey. So encouraging! Greg also talked with Jacqueline Lacy and Lucy Overlander from the State’s Attorney’s office about domestic violence awareness month. Check it out!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Steph welcome their friend and DL sponsor Bean Hohn to the show for conversation about movie recommendations, a shift in religious commitment for young men compared to young women, Tony Dungy's word to VP Harris about abortion, and a great visit with Ryan Sowers from Marilyn's Village in Covington, Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

This week on Direct Line, Greg and Stephanie welcomed back friends, Chris Lawler and Miles Clark, for an important conversation about the Christian faith and the world of politics. They also discussed the call of Jesus to “judge not or you will be judged,” compared with the multiple citations in scripture to confront sinful behavior in the lives of Christians. They shared updates from the Walk for...

This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Stephanie welcomed back Brian Carpenter from the fellowship of Christian athletes. Greg and Stephanie also discussed the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the continued political polarization in our country, and an interesting article from a prominent American preacher about the problem of consumerism in the modern church. https://secondchurch.c...

This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Steph host a conversation with Mary Rothwell about her upcoming fun run this Saturday in Ellsworth Park to raise money for medical mission work in Africa. They also visit with Tracy Thomas and Stephanie‘s mom Marsha about the launch of grief share.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Stephanie welcome back their friend Jeff Mayfield of Leroy Christian Church for conversation about changes in college athletics, the Museum of the Bible, and the topic of retirement. Greg and Steph also discuss the NASA crisis in space, MLB history being made this week, and surprising new stances by both candidates in the race for the White House. https://secondchurch.com/ Direct Line has...

This week on Direct Line, Greg and Steph welcomed Mariah Hanson and Terri Davis from the Women's Care Clinic, as well as Paul DeArmond, master fundraiser for the upcoming Walk for Life on September 14. Greg and Steph also discussed the DNC in Chicago, HBO's Hard Knocks documentary series on the Chicago Bears, and a memorable sermon from John Ortberg four years ago this month. https://secondchurch....

This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Steph welcomed Karel Volpert and Mary Reik from Fair Hope Children’s ministry, and Nathan Lenstra from the Hope Center for important conversations about local ministry in our community. https://secondchurch.com/ Direct Line has now moved to Wednesday mornings at 8am on 1490 WDAN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Steph welcomed Second Church children's ministry staff Kenna Osborne and Lindsay Hagley for an important conversation about Kid's World! They promoted their upcoming Fam Jam event on August 23. Steph also sat down recently with Drew and Judy Mentzer, who led Second Church for 22 years until 2019. The Mentzer's shared about their life in Tennessee and memori...

This week on Direct Line radio, Greg and Steph welcomed Dale DeNeal and Deanna Witzel about the upcoming Global Leadership Summit and the ongoing Step Up Vermilion County. They also talked Olympics, Colorado Springs, fish allergies and political shifting sand. https://secondchurch.com/ Direct Line has now moved to Wednesday mornings at 8am on 1490 WDAN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...