Shine.FM Podcast Channel

This week on Stronger Together we are joined by guest Jason Bentsen of Love Moves. Us and we discuss his vision to see foster and adoptive families flourish.  We discuss how equipping communities, chuches, agencies and individuals to better respond to the needs of foster children and foster families acomplishes this.  You can connect with Jason on facebook or at http://www.lovemoves.us/   Stronger...

Shine. FM's Brian Utter and his 18 year old son Jake along with special guest look at the issue of serving God.  They also look at music, including:  How Deep the Father's Love for Us  Social Club Misfits--TuyoMargret Becker--Never for NothingPlus, a look at Netflix new push for faith & family content.

It's ok to admit that you've seen some Christian movies and walked away thinking "well, at least they tried." An Interview with God is not one of those movies. It's not afraid to ask the hard questions, features a top-notch cast including Oscar Nominee David Strathairn, Brenton Thwaites (Pirates of the Carribean) and Yael Grobglas (Supergirl, Jane the Virgin). In this episode of Stronger Together,...

SHine. FM's Brian Utter and his 18 year old son Jake wrestle with a timeless faith question this week, "how do we know God's will for our lives?" They go deep on music (4 songs featured this week!)  Finally, they break down Jim Kelly's ESPY speech.

In this episode of Stronger Together Matt Dally of Superchick joins us to talk life and parenting. We get a real view of what it was like to go from 300 shows a year to changing 10 diapers a day.  Matt delves into the dirt of staying humble and finding your identity in Christ and what it looks like to lay dreams down for a season.  You can connect with Matt on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and che...

At this episdoe of Stronger Together we look at the reasons that its so important to help youth develop their passion for worship before adulthood. We sit down with the founders of the camp to learn about how summer is a great time for kids to develop new experiences and deepen their relationships with Jesus.    Yworship runs from July 30th - August 3rd in Lansing Michigan and is $25 a student wit...

In this episode, Shine. FM's Brian and his 18 year old son Jake look at why the "worship wars" (debates about music style which have split entire churches) are still happening in 2018. Plus, a look at music from Mat Kearny and Hillsong.

On this episode, Shine. FM's Brian and his 18 year old son Jake discuss:  The role that technological advancements play on our faith.  New artist Peabod, who Brian describes as "if Steve from Blues Clues started rapping."  A look at Rend Collective  Lebron James massive new contract.

Nationwide, more than 11 million students depend on a free or reduced cost breakfast each morning.   Which means during the summer months millions of children may face food insecurity on a daily basis.   Allison Bono of Kidz Food of Lansing, MI joins Stronger Together for a discussion on meeting an urgent, but often hidden, need in almost every community, and how Chrisitans can respond.   To find...

On this episode, Shine. FM's Brian and his 18 year old son Jake discuss:  Why Christians fight?  A look at Ledger's new song "Bold"  Going deep on We Are Messenger's "Point to You"  Chris Pratt's 9 Lessons at the MTV movie awards.

Most sermons and books on marriage from a Biblical worldview focus on building a strong, Christ centered marriage. If you cruise the aisle at the local bookstore, you'll find dozens of titles from Christian authors about how to maximize the happiness and effectiveness of your marriage. But not everyone starts at "happy" and gets to build from there. What if you find yourself in a stressful, diffic...

On episode two of The Kitchen Table, Shine. FM's Brian Utter and 18 year old son Jake break down faith, music and culture, including:  Why the Lord's prayer is so powerful.  How prayer releases our worries to God, and humbles us.  What happens when we don't know what to pray.  A check in from Shine. FM artist Ryan Stevenson about his new song.  A dive into new worship band Urban Rescue.  Breaking...

In the wake of the deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade and with the release of Season 2 of the Netflix Original 13 Reasons Why, we're addressing suicide in this episode of Stronger Together. This episode is definitely not for younger children, but suicide is now the #2 cause of death of 10-24 year olds, so this information is vital. Dr. Karen Cassiday is a committed Christian and one of the...

Introducing The Kitchen Table, Shine. FM's Brian Utter and 18 year old son Jake break down faith, music and culture.

In this weeks episode of Stronger Together we are joined by father son team Brian and Jake Utter of the new Shine podcast The Kitchen Table. We tackle some tough topics on parenting the Digital Natives generation and explore what letting go and letting God looks like in trusting the journey as your teen develops their own personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

This weeks episode of Stronger Together we are joined by Al Schroader with Pedals for People who shares his amazing journey of how God met him when he stepped out in faith to fix up one bike for a single man in need. That step of faith grew into a ministry that has served over a thousand in need making a huge difference in the lives of many.    If you feel compelled to donate a bike to Al or want...

This weeks episode of Stronger Together we are talking with Tara Beth Leach abut gender roles in the #metoo culture and what it looks like to be a female in ministry in a male dominated field.  Tara Beth talks about how we are all the church and that it is absolutely essential that we each bring our unique gifts to the table.    Connect with Tara Beth:  https://www.facebook.com/TaraBethLeachAuthor...

In this episode of Stronger Together we start a journey of sharing faith with others in the middle east and then move into the topics of what this looks like with in our own neighborhoods.  Be ready to be challenged and encouraged to outwork your faith and build relationships with those you might not usually.  You can connect with Denise at: Instagram Twitter Website

Rhett Walker joins us in the studio to discuss what has been going on with the band since "When Mercy Found Me" and "Come the River" came out in 2012. Plus an exciting new project coming out in August and his new song "Say Hello."   Connect with Rhett Walker at: Twitter Facebook Website

In this episode we are with Sherri of Brant and Sheri in the morning discussing Sheri’s journey of personal transformation. Sheri wrote a book called "I Want to Punch You in the Face But I Love Jesus" and we delve into her testimony of the process of her sanctification to understand her walk and what led her to a place of acceptance of God’s grace through calvary. Plus, once Sheri got healthy what...

Not everyone is called to be a foster parent, but nearly everyone can positively affect foster children and families in church, at school and in the neighborhood.   Specifically, how can we better understand, serve and love children who have been through what the CDC labels "ACEs" (Adverse Childhood Experiences).   This episode Sharon Pierce of The Villages ( Foster Care - Adoption - Family Servic...

Sam Acho is best known as a linebacker for the Chicago Bears. But when the pads come off, God is using Sam as a husband and father, medical missionary and peacemaker. At a time when most of the country has strong opinions that has left football, Sam has partnered with Chicago Bears ownership to look at how to better understand everything from the risks police officers take to the fate of those in...

Beyond the Noise is a weekly devotional from Mark Holcomb, Chaplain of Olivet Nazarene University.  For more content, stream the Olivet Nazarene University chapel services here.

At a time when the relationship between churches and government can seem more strained than ever, South Church of the Nazarene in Lansing has built a strong relationship with the high school located next door to the church after the congregation took on an ambitious project--to paint the entire football stadium, which hadn't been updated in 30 years.   It was the first step out in a new focus on s...

Beyond the Noise is a weekly devotional from Mark Holcomb, Chaplain of Olivet Nazarene University.  For more content, stream the Olivet Nazarene University chapel services here.