Meaningful Moments with Senior Living Ministries

Listen in as Dusty Olson, grandson of Senior Living founders Warren and Virginia Olson, talks about the huge impact for Christ that seniors can make on future generations. Also, hear his inspiring stories of relationship-building between generations.

Carole Mangum joins the podcast to discuss her long journey with the Lord and how God has used her life's experiences to shape her walk with Jesus. It is a powerful story that you will not want to miss!

When you think about the future, do you think about it with dread or with excitement? How we think about the future greatly affects how we live life today. Join Michael and Joanie in this episode on the topic of Heaven, as they view the future from a believer’s perspective based on God’s Word, the Bible.

How do you view death? Do you trust Christ not only with your life, but with your death? Listen as Michael and Joanie have an encouraging conversation that will give you confidence in living life without fearing death.

What will our bodies look like in heaven? Jesus said, “I AM the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die. DO YOU BELIEVE THIS?” In this episode of our “Heaven” series, Michael and Joanie explore the impact of those powerful words and the reasons we can trust our Lord and Savior.

What is the most important question you would ask God if you could ask Him only one question? Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss that question as well as the most important question YOU will ever consider! This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

How often do you think about Heaven? On today’s episode, Michael and Joanie explore the idea of “setting your mind on things above” and getting a proper perspective on life! Enjoy their conversation of a Biblical view of Heaven and the joy and encouragement that results.

Join Michael and Joanie Risley as they discuss the truth about Heaven and why believers can have great hope for their eternal days. Learn the biblical truths and context of the bridegroom as they dive into what this means – for themselves and you!

On today’s episode, Michael and Joanie sit down with Darchelle Schafer. She’s a special friend and prayer warrior whose life is a beautiful example of faith. Listen in as Darchelle talks to the Risley’s about God’s presence and how to approach the end of life well.

On this week’s episode, Michael and Joanie sit down with the Wahba’s. Wagdi and Hannah are a married couple who moved to America from Egypt and encountered God in a new way! Listen in as they share how their hearts moved from lukewarm faith to relentlessly pursuing the Lord.

In the first episode of the spring series, Michael and Joanie sit down with retired medical missionary, Dr. Stan Topple. Dr. Topple has served the Lord in many ways throughout his years - including the fact that he was a medical missionary doctor for years. Listen in as he shares about his experiences in the medical missionary field and how God was with him every step of the way.

In the final episode of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie look at how Christ’s arrival brought us the ultimate message of peace and love. This message calls us to love and live peaceably with all we meet.

In week two of our Advent Series, Michael and Joanie talk about how Jesus represents the physical manifestation of our faith and how that faith is what sustains us even in the darkest of times.

With Christmas just around the corner, join us as Michael and Joanie look at four unique aspects of the Advent season. First up, we take a look at how Jesus represents the hope of a promise fulfilled at Christmas, and how that promise gives us Hope for the future.

Dr. Trinh is back on the podcast this week for part two! Last week, we heard of his journey to America and how he found salvation in Jesus. This week, he joins Michael and Joanie again to discuss brain health and prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Be sure to listen in for this special, informative episode of Meaningful Moments!

This week join Michael and Joanie as they sit down for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Trinh. Listen in as he tells of his childhood in Vietnam, being rescued during the war, and finding God as a young refugee.

Join the Risleys as they visit with Jodi Rosser. You’ll see how running to Jesus in times of pain can deepen our faith and help others who follow after us as well.

Join Michael and Joanie as they sit down with longtime friend Rob Lee. In this episode, they discuss the true meaning of community, finding assurance in Christ, and focusing on the positive in the midst of adversity.

Kathy Durbin joins the Meaningful Moments Podcast to discuss faith, friendship with Senior Living Ministries, and her journey through cancer and how she learned to trust the Lord when her heart became anxious.

Listen in as Joanie and Michael talk with their friend Dr. Kent Tucker. As a pastor of over forty years and someone who has a heart to spread the gospel, he began Share Your Faith. In this episode, he leads us through how to thrive in the later years of life. Hear of the ways you can use the Share Your Faith app to be equipped in sharing the gospel with those around you.

John Brownlee is joining Michael and Joanie on the Meaningful Moments podcast this week! Listen in as John shares his own journey with Christ, what it’s like to be a senior, and how you can be living for the Lord in any situation.

Join Michael and Joanie as they sit down with Tom Gergley. Tom shares how God stripped away idol after idol in his life so that he could live in perfect communion with Jesus. Listen as Michael, Joanie, and Tom reminisce on an 18-year friendship and all that the Lord has done in their lives! Learn more about Senior Living Ministries at: seniorlivingministries.org.

This week Michael and Joanie sit down with Steve Ajamian, a Senior Living Ministries board member! Listen in as they reminisce on a 45-year friendship and a coffee shop visit that brought Steve closer to the Lord than he’s ever been.

This week Michael and Joanie are joined by Judi Dunham, the daughter of Senior Living Ministries founders Warren and Virginia Olson! Listen in as they discuss the humble beginnings of Senior Living Ministries and how God's faithfulness has grown the ministry to reach thousands of seniors every month from all over the world! Learn more about Senior Living Ministries at: seniorlivingministries.org.