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"I love the giving part - as you get older, you start to understand that that's actually the more fun part. We're kind of wired that way. People even outside of the faith understand how the heart explodes when you are selfless and give something away..." Crowder joins Megan in the Shine. FM studio to talk all things Thanksgiving and Christmas, including Crowder's new Christmas album Milk and Cooki...

"There are multiple layers of relationship that we have to peel through to get to the heart of a song. It's a real challenge, but it's a real gift to get to do it too." We The Kingdom joins Megan from Shine. FM to talk about their latest album We The Kingdom, which wasn't easy with the struggle of relationships. Hear their hearts and also listen to find out what unusual item Ed Cash was holding du...

"I hope they can say that I tried. Not that I got it right all the time, not that I was perfect or whatever, but that I was at least trying." Bart Millard and the guys from MercyMe share with Megan about their new album Always Only Jesus, their stories of how they met Jesus, and how they are leading their kids as well! If you'd like to hear more content from Shine. FM, check out the Shine. FM Podc...

It’s time for the kids to go “Back to School” but this year it’s different. Now, our kids are finally back “IN” school, no masks, back in the classroom, no social distancing – but what about some of the emotions we may be dealing with? Tune in to Bud Boughton’s latest podcast “Game Day – EVERY Day – Leading a Life that Matters” for some simple ideas that will help you and everyone in your family g...

Too often, nonprofits, government agencies and even ministries are set up to foster dependency among the people they assist. In this episode, Jay Height, executive director of Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis, discusses why building our neighbors’ independence and sustainability is so important.

Jay Height explains the challenges and complexities of poverty in the United States and explores how upper-income Americans can truly help neighbors living in poverty.

Jay Height offers encouragement and advice for pastors and ministry leaders struggling with the emotional, physical and spiritual toll of the past two years

Shine 180…stories of lives transformed by God because of your faithfulness. We are all on a journey. We are all at different points on our journey….and that’s OK. The purpose of our journey is simple, but sometimes difficult…keep moving forward becoming more like Jesus. Ty Harris served our country for over 10 years in the Air Force and overcame life-threatening situations that brought him to Jesu...

What happens when things go wrong in ministry. How do we grow as people and as organizations when our hopes and dreams didn’t work out as planned? Jay Height explores how good leaders and good organizations can handle mistakes with honesty and grace, and learn how to not repeat the cycle of error.

Inflation is at the highest level in nearly 40 years, with the Consumer Price Index increasing 7 percent in 2021. Jay Height explains why lower-income Americans are suffering the most from the rise in the cost of necessities and how Shepherd is responding to rising needs.

"We think that we have just messed up too much, that God might be holding out His best from us because of our mistakes - and it's just not the way God works, and it's not His heart for us, and when you think you're too far gone, you're just not." Tasha Layton shares with Megan from Shine. FM about her family, finding rest as a mom, her song "How Far" and one of Megan's favorites, "Brave Heart (Dea...

This episode explains how we can engage constructively with our neighbors – next door and across the city – as we navigate the consequences of the pandemic, social unrest, and political and economic upheaval.

"God has done so much of a work and a heart surgery for me that I feel like I'm just getting started, like I'm not done yet." Jeremy Camp joins Megan from Shine. FM to share about his daughter graduating, his family's summer plans, his song "Getting Started," and encouragement as well! If you'd love to listen to more podcasts like this, you can visit the Shine. FM Podcast Channel.

This episode examines why soaring home prices and gentrification are heavy burdens for people in poverty.

"We use what we know about now to frame what we know about forever...But as believers, we have the opportunity to flip that and use what we know about forever to inform what we believe about now." Tauren Wells preaches the Truth on the latest episode of A Closer Look, and he also shares about his family, his dreams, his new album released on June 10, and his new song, "Fake It." Want to hear more?...

This episode centers on hunger in the United States and why millions of Americans lack access to affordable and nutritious food even in a land of plenty.

This episode focuses on how Christians and churches should work to restore hope and strengthen communities in response to the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which took the lives of at least 19 children and 2 adults.

This episode explores innovative efforts to provide people living in poverty with high quality and affordable health care.

Imagine writing an essay on Patriotism as an 11 year-old, sixth-grader and as a result of that essay, being asked to participate in the honored tradition of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in Arlington Cemetery. Such was the case for a young man growing up in Georgia. For a special “Memorial Day” weekend  salute, tune in to Bud Boughton’s next edition of “Game Day, EVERY Da...

This episode focuses on why Christmas is a joyous season but also one that often holds special challenges for people living in poverty.

This episode focuses on a critical set of issues: Jobs – and what employment means and doesn’t mean for families trying to rise out of poverty.

“Breaking the Cycle of Poverty” explores why poverty remains such a persistent problem in the United States and how individuals and organizations can help people secure economic independence and a higher quality of life.

“Play like it’s the Stanley Cup” – a father’s simple instruction to his 11 year-old son that was so much more than a message about how to play the game of hockey.  Join Bud Boughton as he shares this inspiring story and explains how his father’s simple message was actually a philosophy for life on Game Day – EVERY Day, Leading a Life that Matters! Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine. FM...

"I think the Lord has a funny sense of humor, and I think He calls you to certain things that you never think you'd be called to, and He makes a miracle out of your life, and He's such a faithful and incredible God..." Anne Wilson talks to Megan from Shine. FM and shares encouragement for walking through grief, about her new album releasing on April 22, and about her desire to do music when she ha...

On today's Momcast, Heather welcomes author, wife and mom, Gin Stephens.  Gin's most recent book is "Cleanish".  They discuss how Gin determined one of her sons was chemically sensitive and how changes to their diet and household made a huge difference in his behavior.  Gin mentions an app you can use to help find cleanish products, EWG Healthy Living.  You can get more info ab...