Many people go to church or synagogue because it makes them feel good, but did you know doing so on a regular basis can actually extend your life? A recent study published by researchers at Yeshiva University and its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, strongly suggests that weekly attendance at religious services reduces the risk of death by approximately 20 percent. The researchers evaluated the religious practices of 92,395 post-menopausal women participating in a national, long-term study aimed at addressing women’s health issues that is funded by the National Institutes of Health. They examined the prospective association of religious affiliation, religious service attendance, and strength and comfort derived […]
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Recording Artist Warren Barfield on GOD UNPLUGGED
You get up. You eat breakfast (or not). You go to work. You eat lunch. You come home. You have dinner. You go to bed. For most, the routine leaves little time for anything else. The results are usually shallow relationships with our friends, families, and our Maker. But, when your head hits the pillow at the end of the day, do you ever question if you’ve made the wrong things important? North Carolina-born singer/songwriter Warren Barfield is on a mission to make the truly important things important again in his life. Things like faith, love, marriage, children, truth, and with his songs, he challenges us all to do the […]
Read more...NFL Kicker on God UNPLUGGED
This week’s guest on GOD UNPLUGGED is NFL kicker, Jason Hanson. The 17-year veteran, and one of the NFL’s most productive kickers, is the Detroit Lions’ all-time scoring leader with 1,714 points as well as the all-time leader in field goals and extra points. Hanson became only the eighth player in NFL history to surpass the 1,700-point mark in 2008, and he ranks third in all-time scoring amongst active players. With 39 field goals of 50 yards or more, Hanson is in second place all-time among kickers in NFL history and is just one field goal shy of the all-time record. Amazingly, the Spokane, Wash., native has only missed seven […]
Read more...Thanksgiving Trivia
In the fall of 1621, the religious separatist Pilgrims held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest, an event many regard as the nation’s first Thanksgiving. It eventually became a national holiday in 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of thanksgiving. Later, President Franklin Roosevelt clarified that Thanksgiving should always be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of the month to encourage earlier holiday shopping, never on the occasional fifth Thursday. There were an estimated 271 million turkeys raised in the United States in 2008 Minnesota produces the most turkeys (49 million) followed by North Carolina (39 million) and Arkansas (31 […]
Read more...The Adoption Option
23-year-old recording artist, Nate Huss, is putting his money where his mouth is…literally. Unlike most recording artists who support a cause from the sidelines, Nate is giving his pet project, adoption, all of his attention. For the month of November, Nate has literally taken his website down and put a holding page about adoption in it’s place. That’s a costly move for an up-and-comer who is building a name for himself. It just goes to show you what a quality guy he is. Nate was only three weeks old when he was placed in the loving arms of his new adopted family – the Phoenix home of Dave and Sylvia […]
Read more...What does it mean to tithe?
As a devoted follower of Christ, I am in many ways saddened by the state of the Christian Church as an institution, and I will be addressing some of those issues in upcoming blogs. There are many who share my thoughts. On Monday morning I listed my status on Facebook as “Frustrated with Organized Religion.” For the next day my email inbox sounded like popcorn – I was peppered with responses from people who wholeheartedly agree with that statement. These people aren’t atheists or people of other religions, they are fellow Christians. Here are some of the comments: “…constructs of men (mankind) will never measure up!” “Preach it, sister.” “Good […]
Read more...Do Prenuptial Agreements Doom a Marriage?
I recently interviewed a Christian attorney on my show, GOD UNPLUGGED, who had some amazing things to say about how Christians should view the law. One of the things we discussed is the prevalence of prenuptial agreements with engaged couples. Do you think they are a good idea, or do they pave the way for a couple to land in divorce court? I guess I’m old fashioned. When I stood in front of 300 people and before God during our wedding, I was serious about my vows. Til death do we part isn’t just a trite phrase in a book. Marriage isn’t a silly, “Go the Viva Las Vegas Wedding […]
Read more...Christians and the Law
This week’s guest on GOD UNPLUGGED is Stephen L. Bloom, author of “The Believer’s Guide to Legal Issues,” a Christian attorney with more than 20 years experience in private practice. A frequent speaker and writer on Christianity and the law, he criticizes the rise in bankruptcies, poor stewardship, prenuptial agreements and estate-planning fraud. Economic uncertainty and skyrocketing consumer prices lead many to compromise your principles. Listen in as Stephen shares how a biblical worldview should shape all of your business dealings. Call in with your questions! Listen in by visiting www.blogtalkradio.com/godunplugged. You can listen to the live broadcast or listen to the archived show later when it is more convenient.
Read more...Presidential Impersonator on GOD UNPLUGGED
During each episode of GOD UNPLUGGED I chat with famous authors, actors, athletes and recording artists about their faith. The 30-minute show tapes every Thursday at 8 p.m. Central time (9 p.m. Eastern, 7 p.m. Mountain, 6 p.m. Pacific). Listen live or to the taped show by visiting www.blogtalkradio.com/godunplugged. This week’s guest on GOD UNPLUGGED (October 30) is presidential impersonator John Morgan. John travels as “the face” of President George W. Bush at corporate, comedic, and faith-based events around the world, bringing joy and inspiration to millions of astonished people who might otherwise never have an audience with America’s Commander in Chief. John’s show combines his hilarious but respectful impression […]
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Real Music for Real Women on GOD UNPLUGGED
GOD UNPLUGGED is moving to prime time! Thanks to my faithful listeners, the show has been popular enough to move to the coveted evening time slots. That means more of you will be able to listen live! But remember, you can listen to the live broadcast, or check out the recorded version any time 24×7. This week’s guest on GOD UNPLUGGED is the trio, Beloved. As you will soon discover, Beloved sings REAL MUSIC FOR REAL WOMEN. Since bursting onto the scene in 2003, this Atlanta-based group has developed a reputation of being “one of a kind.” In fact, they have created a new genre – women’s ministry music. Beloved’s […]
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