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September 2010
September 3, 2010
On today's program, Host Mark Elfstrand is joined by Stephen Adams, author of Back to Work! Create New Opportunities in the Wake of Job Loss. Mark also chats with Scott Krus, Manager of Network Development at Moody Radio, about the Top 5 Sports Stories of the Week. Mary Beth Chapman, author of Choosing to See, talks about her book and the tragic loss of her daughter. Janet Parshall presents her weekly commentary and we hear from Bob Waliszewski and the Plugged In Movie Review. Chuck Colson joins us with his daily Breakpoint feature as well. 
Featured: Stephen Adams, Mary Beth Chapman, Scott Krus, Bob Waliszewski with the Plugged In Movie Review, Janet Parshall, Chuck Colson with Breakpoint
Host: Mark Elfstrand
September 2, 2010
Join us today as host Mark Elfstrand interviews Dr. Joseph Horton, Professor of Psychology at Grove City College, about his recent article, “An Attack on Religion and Counseling”. Julie Roys presents her weekly commentary and Kendra Smiley addresses the topic of bad parenting advice. Later in the program, Mark also talks with Frank Pastore in a pre-recorded interview, about his new book,
Shattered. Dave Mitchell presents his weekly audio journal and Chuck Colson, Christian author, speaker and commentator and Founder of Prison Fellowship joins us for Breakpoint.
Featured: Dr. Joseph Horton, Frank Pastore, Dave Mitchell's Audio Journal, Kendra Smiley, Julie Roys Commentary, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
September 1, 2010
Today, host Mark Elfstrand talks with Christian Financial Advisor Jim Paris about Google's new internet phone and other internet phone services. Mark also chats with music artist Crystal Lewis in a pre-recorded interview. JR Kerr and Ray Comfort present their weekly commentaries and Dr. Michael Rydelnik, professor of Jewish Studies at the Moody Bible Institute, answers your Bible questions. Chuck Colson presents his daily Breakpoint broadcast as well.
Featured: Jim Paris, Michael Rydelnik, Crystal Lewis, JR Kerr, Ray Comfort, Chuck Colson, Christianity Today Article
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 2010
August 31, 2010
On today's program, Mark talks with Dr. Fisher about recent health headlines and Dr. Fisher also answers your health questions. Mark also chats with John Blumberg, author of Good to the Core: Building Value with Values. Jennifer Velazquez, Director of HopeFest, a back to school event that has served over 10,000 people annually, joins us to talk about HopeFest 2010. Later in the morning, Chuck Colson joins us for Breakpoint and Julie Roys presents a pre-recorded interview with Kurt Bruner on his book, It Starts at Home. Paige Cunningham presents her bi-weekly commentary as well.
Featured: John Blumberg, Jennifer Velazquez, Dr. David Fisher, Julie Roys, Paige Cunningham, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 30, 2010
On today's program, Host Mark Elfstrand is joined by Dr. Gary Chapman, author of
Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married.
John Koessler presents his monthly commentary, Chicago area bank executive Bob Anderson reports on business and financial news and Warren Smith of the Evangelical Press News Service addresses the latest Christian news headlines. Greg Wheatley talks with Keith and Kristyn Getty, in a pre-recorded interview, about their CD,
Awaken the Dawn. Later in the program, Chuck Colson joins us with his daily feature, Breakpoint.
Featured: Dr. Gary Chapman, Bob Anderson, Warren Smith, Greg Wheatley, John Koessler, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 27, 2010
On today's program, Host Mark Elfstrand is joined by Dick Staub, author of About You: Fully Human, Fully Alive. Mark also chats with Scott Krus, Manager of Network Development at Moody Radio, about the Top 5 Sports Stories of the Week. Julie Roys joins us live from Ghana, reporting on her trip to help support Theovision International Radio Ministry as well. Moody Publishers author and public speaker, Susie Larson, interviews author Grace Fox on her book Moving from Fear to Freedom. Janet Parshall presents her weekly commentary and we hear from Bob Waliszewski and the Plugged In Movie Review. Chuck Colson joins us with his daily Breakpoint feature as well.
Featured: Dick Staub, Scott Krus, Julie Roys, Susie Larson, Bob Waliszewski with the Plugged In Movie Review, Janet Parshall, Chuck Colson with Breakpoint
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 26, 2010
Join us today as host Mark Elfstrand interviews Dr. Walt Larimore, author of
The Influenza Bomb. Dr. Charlie Dyer, former Provost of the Moody Bible Institute, talks with Mark about a recent USA Today article, entitled "What if the End Isn't Near?". Julie Roys presents her weekly commentary and Kendra Smiley addresses the topic of "Parenting your Parents". Later in the program, Greg Wheatley talks with John Koessler, in a pre-recorded interview, on his new book,
Stranger in the House of God. Dave Mitchell presents his weekly audio journal and Chuck Colson, Christian author, speaker and commentator and Founder of Prison Fellowship joins us for Breakpoint.
Featured: Dr. Walt Larimore, Dr. Charlie Dyer, Greg Wheatley, Kendra Smiley, Dave Mitchell's Audio Journal, Julie Roys Commentary, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 25, 2010
Today, host Mark Elfstrand talks with Christian Financial Advisor Jim Paris about the last phase of credit card reform laws. Mark also chats with Peter Breen, Executive Director and Legal Counsel for the Thomas More Society, about their recent court action related to the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Act. JR Kerr and Ray Comfort present their weekly commentaries and Dr. Michael Rydelnik, professor of Jewish Studies at the Moody Bible Institute, answers your Bible questions. Later in the morning, Mark talks with author Jackie M. Johnson, about her new book,
When the Love Ends and the Ice Cream Carton is Empty. Chuck Colson presents his daily Breakpoint broadcast as well.
Featured: Jim Paris, Michael Rydelnik, Peter Breen, Jackie M. Johnson, JR Kerr, Ray Comfort, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 24, 2010
On today's program, Mark talks with Dr. Fisher about recent health headlines and Dr. Fisher also answers your health questions. Mark also chats with Kevin Turner, President of Strategic World Impact, on the latest on the persecuted church. Julie Roys joins us live from Ghana, reporting on her trip to help support Theovision International Radio Ministry. Later in the morning, Chuck Colson joins us for Breakpoint and Julie Roys also presents a pre-recorded interview with Tom Hovestol on his book Spiritual Profiling. Paige Cunningham presents her bi-weekly commentary as well.
Featured: Kevin Turner, Dr. David Fisher, Julie Roys, Paige Cunningham, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 23, 2010
On today's program, Host Mark Elfstrand is joined by Andrew Marin, President of the Marin Foundation and author of
Love is an Orientation: Elevating the Conversation with the Gay Community, on his organization’s unique approach to the 2010 Chicago Gay Pride parade. Mark also interviews Pastors Bob Botsford and Ron Case, on the Harvest Crusade Impact Sessions
. Chicago area bank executive Bob Anderson reports on business and financial news and Warren Smith of the Evangelical Press News Service addresses the latest Christian news headlines. Mark also talks with author Randy Alcorn about his most recent books and Mark Eckel presents his bi-weekly commentary. Later in the program, Chuck Colson joins us with his daily feature, Breakpoint.
Featured: Andrew Marin, Randy Alcorn, Bob Botsford and Ron Case, Bob Anderson, Warren Smith, Mark Eckel, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 20, 2010
On today's program, Host Mark Elfstrand is joined by Dale Vermillion, founder of Dale Vermillion Consulting Inc, to talk about the latest from the mortgage industry. Mark also chats with Scott Krus, Manager of Network Development at Moody Radio, about the Top 5 Sports Stories of the Week. Moody Publishers author and public speaker, Susie Larson, interviews Amy Nappa about making it easy to host a women’s retreat. Janet Parshall presents her weekly commentary and we hear from Bob Waliszewski and the Plugged In Movie Review. Chuck Colson joins us with his daily Breakpoint feature as well.
Featured: Dale Vermillion, Scott Krus, Susie Larson, Bob Waliszewski with the Plugged In Movie Review, Janet Parshall, Chuck Colson with Breakpoint
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 19, 2010
Join us today as host Mark Elfstrand interviews Jill Savage, author of
Living with Less So Your Family has More. Also, Collin Lambert talks with Movie Director Dallas Jenkins, in part two of a pre-recorded interview, about his movie
What If?, and the involvement of Harvest Bible Chapel. Gary Bauer, President of American Values, joins us to talk about Israel, Iran and the Russian Nuclear material. Julie Roys presents her weekly commentary and Kendra Smiley addresses the topic of back to school time. Dave Mitchell presents his weekly audio journal and Chuck Colson, Christian author, speaker and commentator and Founder of Prison Fellowship joins us for Breakpoint.
Featured: Jill Savage, Gary Bauer, Dallas Jenkins, Kendra Smiley, Dave Mitchell's Audio Journal, Julie Roys Commentary, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 18, 2010
Today, host Mark Elfstrand talks with Christian Financial Advisor Jim Paris about mortgages, as they ask the question:
What's better? 15 yr or 30 yr mortgages?. Collin Lambert talks with Movie Director Dallas Jenkins, in part one of a pre-recorded interview, about his movie
What If? and the involvement of Harvest Bible Chapel. Mark also chats with Tim Gregory, Founder of Provision Theater Company, on their new production,
Godspell. JR Kerr and Ray Comfort present their weekly commentaries and Dr. Michael Rydelnik, professor of Jewish Studies at the Moody Bible Institute, answers your Bible questions. Chuck Colson presents his daily Breakpoint broadcast as well.
Featured: Jim Paris, Michael Rydelnik, Tim Gregory, Dallas Jenkins, JR Kerr, Ray Comfort, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 17, 2010
On today's program, Mark talks with Dr. Fisher about recent health headlines and Dr. Fisher also answers your health questions. Mark also chats with Dr. Richard Land, President of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, on the overturning of Proposition 8. Manny Mill, Executive Director of Koinonia House National Ministries, and George Acosta, talk about their mission trip to Cuba. Later in the morning, Chuck Colson joins us for Breakpoint and Julie Roys presents a pre-recorded interview. Paul Kengor presents his tri-weekly commentary as well.
Featured: Dr. Richard Land, Dr. David Fisher, Manny Mill and George Acosta, Julie Roys, Paul Kengor, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 16, 2010
On today's program, Host Mark Elfstrand is joined by Pastor Michael Allen as they discuss Courtship vs. Dating. Chicago area bank executive Bob Anderson reports on business and financial news and Warren Smith of the Evangelical Press News Service addresses the latest Christian news headlines. Greg Wheatley presents a pre-recorded feature with Dinesh D’Souza on his book,
Life after Death, and Mark Eckel presents his bi-weekly commentary. Later in the program, Chuck Colson joins us with his daily feature, Breakpoint.
Featured: Pastor Michael Allen, Bob Anderson, Warren Smith, Greg Wheatley, Mark Eckel, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 13, 2010
On today's program, Guest Host Jon Gauger is joined by Jerry Bowyer, Chairman of Bowyer Media, to address our country's current economy. Jon also chats with Scott Krus, Manager of Network Development at Moody Radio, about the Top 5 Sports Stories of the Week. Art Rorheim, Founder of Awana International, talks with Jon about memorizing scripture. Dr. Charlie Dyer joins us to answer questions about Israel and the Middle East and Moody Publishers author and public speaker, Susie Larson, interviews author Leslie Ludy about her wonderful book, Sacred Singleness. Janet Parshall presents her weekly commentary and we hear from Bob Waliszewski and the Plugged In Movie Review. Chuck Colson joins us with his daily Breakpoint feature as well.
Featured: Jerry Bowyer, Scott Krus, Art Rorheim, Charlie Dyer, Susie Larson, Bob Waliszewski with the Plugged In Movie Review, Janet Parshall, Chuck Colson with Breakpoint
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 12, 2010
Join us today as guest host Jon Gauger interviews Laurie Higgins, Director of the Division of School Advocacy at the Illinois Family Institute, on how to take a bold stand for your faith. Elizabeth Mitchell joins us to talk about the lesons learned through the loss of her son and Dr. Phil Miller, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Elmhurst, addresses the Unity Church Gathering. Julie Roys presents her weekly commentary and Kendra Smiley asks the question,
Are Your Kids Tough Enough? Later in the program, Mark Elfstrand chats with Stephen Myer, in part two of a pre-recorded interview, about his book,
Signature in the Cell. Dave Mitchell presents his weekly audio journal and Chuck Colson, Christian author, speaker and commentator and Founder of Prison Fellowship joins us for Breakpoint.
Featured: Laurie Higgins, Stephen Myer, Elizabeth Mitchell, Dr. Phil Miller, Kendra Smiley, Dave Mitchell's Audio Journal, Julie Roys Commentary, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 11, 2010
Today, guest host Jon Gauger talks with Christian Financial Advisor Jim Paris about price shopping for medical procedures. Mark Elfstrand chats with Stephen Myer, in part one of a pre-recorded interview, about his book,
Signature in the Cell. JR Kerr and Ray Comfort present their weekly commentaries and Dr. Michael Rydelnik, professor of Jewish Studies at the Moody Bible Institute, answers your Bible questions. Later in the program, Pastor Don Cole joins us to update us on his life and ministry. Chuck Colson presents his daily Breakpoint broadcast as well.
Featured: Jim Paris, Michael Rydelnik, Pastor Don Cole, Stephen Myer, JR Kerr, Ray Comfort, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 10, 2010
On today's program, Guest Host Jon Gauger talks with Dr. Fisher about recent health headlines and Dr. Fisher also answers your health questions. Jon also chats with Dr. Peter Cha, associate professor of pastoral theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School on Diversity at Christian Colleges. Lud Anderson, Manager of Training for MBI, talks about dealing with difficult people at work and author Jay Payleitner discusses his new book, 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad. Later in the morning, Chuck Colson joins us for Breakpoint and Julie Roys presents a pre-recorded interview with Sharon Sebastian on her book, Darwin’s Racists. Paige Cunningham presents her bi-weekly commentary as well.
Featured: Dr. Peter Cha, Dr. David Fisher, Lud Anderson, Jay Payleitner, Julie Roys, Paige Cunningham, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 9, 2010
On today's program, Host Mark Elfstrand, in a pre-recorded interview, is joined by Pastor Greg Laurie, on the Anaheim and Chicago Harvest Crusades.
Mark also interviews Pastor James MacDonald, on the on the recent Chicago area Pulpit Swap. Actress Debby Ryan also joins Mark to talk about her career and role in
The Suite Life on Deck. Mark Eckel presents his bi-weekly commentary, Chicago area bank executive Bob Anderson reports on business and financial news and Warren Smith of the Evangelical Press News Service addresses the latest Christian news headlines. Greg Wheatley interviews Professor Gary Thomas on Holiness. Later in the program, Chuck Colson joins us with his daily feature, Breakpoint.
Featured: Greg Laurie, James MacDonald, Debby Ryan, Bob Anderson, Warren Smith, Greg Wheatley, Mark Eckel, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 6, 2010
On today's program, Host Mark Elfstrand, in a pre-recorded interview, is joined by Pastor Greg Laurie, on the Anaheim and Chicago Harvest Crusades. John Fuller, vice president of Focus on the Family's Audio and New Media division, talks with Mark about their upcoming event in Chicago. Mark also chats with Scott Krus, Manager of Network Development at Moody Radio, about the Top 5 Sports Stories of the Week. Later in the morning, evangelist and author Ray Comfort joins us to talk about overcoming the fear of evangelism. Moody Publishers author and public speaker, Susie Larson, interviews author Kim Ketola on her book Life After Abortion. Janet Parshall presents her weekly commentary and we hear from Bob Waliszewski and the Plugged In Movie Review. Chuck Colson joins us with his daily Breakpoint feature as well.
Featured: Greg Laurie, John Fuller, Ray Comfort, Scott Krus, Susie Larson, Bob Waliszewski with the Plugged In Movie Review, Janet Parshall, Chuck Colson with Breakpoint
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 5, 2010
Join us today as host Mark Elfstrand interviews Charles Morris, host of “Haven Today”. Mark also talks with John Collins, Executive Director of Harvest Crusade Events, on the Anaheim and Chicagoland Crusades. Julie Roys presents her weekly commentary and Kendra Smiley addresses the connection between family interaction and school performance. Later in the program, Mark talks with Rich Palusso, Vice President of Affirm Films, in a pre-recorded interview, on the faith label for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Dave Mitchell presents his weekly audio journal and Chuck Colson, Christian author, speaker and commentator and Founder of Prison Fellowship joins us for Breakpoint.
Featured: Charles Morris, John Collins, Rich Palusso, Kendra Smiley, Dave Mitchell's Audio Journal, Julie Roys Commentary, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 4, 2010
Today, guest host Jon Gauger talks with Christian Financial Advisor Jim Paris about "Cramming Scamming" on your bills. JR Kerr and Ray Comfort present their weekly commentaries and Dr. Michael Rydelnik, professor of Jewish Studies at the Moody Bible Institute, answers your Bible questions. Jon also talks with Andrea Nelson and Beth Russell of Amplify Youth Development on preventing teen pregnancy. Greg Wheatley talks with Dr. John Dickson on Christian Apologetics in a pre-recorded interview. Chuck Colson presents his daily Breakpoint broadcast as well.
Featured: Jim Paris, Michael Rydelnik, Andrea Nelson and Beth Russell, Dr. John Dickson, JR Kerr, Ray Comfort, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 3, 2010
On today's program, Guest Host Jon Gauger talks with Dr. Fisher about recent health headlines and Dr. Fisher also answers your health questions. Jon also chats with Frank Wright, President of the National Religious Broadcasters, on the latest from our nation’s capitol. David Mains, Director of MainStay Ministries, will join us to talk about bringing revival to America. Ron Hutchcraft, radio host and ministry veteran, talks with Jon about how to pray for your unsaved friends. Later in the morning, Chuck Colson joins us for Breakpoint and Julie Roys presents a pre-recorded interview with Marnie Ferree on her book, No Stones-Women Redeemed From Sexual Addiction. Paige Cunningham presents her bi-weekly commentary as well.
Featured: Dr. Frank Wright, Dr. David Fisher, David Mains, Ron Hutchcraft, Julie Roys, Paige Cunningham, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
August 2, 2010
On today's program, Guest Host Jon Gauger is joined by Dallas Jenkins, director of the new family film
What If..., and son of author and Moody Trustee Board Chair Jerry B. Jenkins.
John Koessler presents his monthly commentary, Chicago area bank executive Bob Anderson reports on business and financial news and Warren Smith of the Evangelical Press News Service addresses the latest Christian news headlines. Later in the program, Mark Elfstrand talks with film producer and actor David A.R. White in a pre-recorded interview and Chuck Colson joins us with his daily feature, Breakpoint.
Featured: Dallas Jenkins, David A.R. White , Bob Anderson, Warren Smith, John Koessler, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
July 2010
July 30, 2010
On today's program, Host Mark Elfstrand is joined by Peter Hitchens, author of The Rage Against God: How Atheism Led Me to Faith. Mark also chats with Scott Krus, Manager of Network Development at Moody Radio, about the Top 5 Sports Stories of the Week. Moody Publishers author and public speaker, Susie Larson, interviews author and Radio Host Jim Burns on his book, Take the Spiritual Initiative In Your Marriage. Janet Parshall presents her weekly commentary and we hear from Bob Waliszewski and the Plugged In Movie Review. Chuck Colson joins us with his daily Breakpoint feature as well.
Featured: Peter Hitchens, Scott Krus, Susie Larson, Bob Waliszewski with the Plugged In Movie Review, Janet Parshall, Chuck Colson with Breakpoint
Host: Mark Elfstrand
July 29, 2010
Join us today as host Mark Elfstrand interviews Dr. Kevin Leman on his new DVD series, “Dr. Kevin Leman LIVE! Straight Talk on Parenting”. Manny Mill, Executive Director of Koinonia House National Ministries, joins us to talk about his upcoming missions trip to Cuba. Julie Roys presents her weekly commentary and Kendra Smiley addresses the topic of "marijuana use on the rise". Later in the program, Greg Wheatley talks with Steve Hewitt, Editor-in-Chief of Christian Computing Magazine, about the new iPhone 4. Dave Mitchell presents his weekly audio journal and Chuck Colson, Christian author, speaker and commentator and Founder of Prison Fellowship joins us for Breakpoint.
Featured: Dr. Kevin Leman, Manny Mill, Steve Hewitt, Kendra Smiley, Dave Mitchell's Audio Journal, Julie Roys Commentary, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
July 28, 2010
Today, host Mark Elfstrand talks with Christian Financial Advisor Jim Paris about investing in gold. Mark also chats with Dick Rolfe, CEO of the Dove Foundation, about recent Hollywood movies that have come out. Later in the program, Christian Recording Artist Jeromy Diebler of FFH joins us to talk about his family's recent struggles with toxic mold in their home. JR Kerr and Ray Comfort present their weekly commentaries and Dr. Michael Rydelnik, professor of Jewish Studies at the Moody Bible Institute, answers your Bible questions. Chuck Colson presents his daily Breakpoint broadcast as well.
Featured: Jim Paris, Michael Rydelnik, Jeromy Deibler, Dick Rolfe, JR Kerr, Ray Comfort, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
July 27, 2010
On today's program, Mark talks with Chuck Swirsky, the radio play-by-play voice of the Chicago Bulls, about the Bulls offseason additions and other NBA news. Mark also chats with Radio Host Steve Brown and asks the question: when a prominent Christian musician falls away from the faith, should we continue to listen to their music? Later in the morning, Chuck Colson joins us for Breakpoint and Julie Roys presents a pre-recorded interview on the 40 Days of Life campaign. Paul Kengor presents his bi-weekly commentary as well.
Featured: Steve Brown, Chuck Swirsky, Dr. David Fisher, Julie Roys, Paul Kengor, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand
July 26, 2010
On today's program, Host Mark Elfstrand is joined by Attorney David Gibbs III, General Counsel for the Christian Law Association, as they address the legal issues surrounding sharing the Gospel. Dave Mitchell interviews Madeline Robison, about the loss of her daughter and her ministry to parents who’ve lost children.
Mark Eckel presents his bi-weekly commentary, Chicago area bank executive Bob Anderson reports on business and financial news and Emily Belz, reporter for World Magazine, addresses the latest Christian news headlines. Later in the program, Chuck Colson joins us with his daily feature, Breakpoint.
Featured: Attorney David Gibbs III, Madeline Robison, Bob Anderson, Emily Belz, Mark Eckel, Chuck Colson
Host: Mark Elfstrand