Mid-Morning – wbcl Program archives

Mid-Morning Hosts: Lynne Ford and Char Binkley This is it. Mid-Morning‘s final show. Join Char Binkley and Lynne Ford for an hour of grateful remembering. The hosts revisit the history of WBCL and Mid-Morning, discuss favorite guests and shows, list the guests they wish they’d interviewed, reflect how the show has impacted them, and pray […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford Do you ever wonder if your efforts as a mom make any difference? Take heart! September McCarthy‘s story offers practical and powerful inspiration to encourage you on your mothering journey. Whether you’re struggling through sleepless nights with your toddler or endless battles with your teen, the author of Why Motherhood Matters […]

Mid-Morning Hosts: Lynne Ford and Ron Schneemann On WEdnesday, we chat about words we say incorrectly, what garbage collectors want you to know, and what you enjoy about your current age. The Book Exchange expands to SIX winners this week. And two Numbers 6:24 scarves are begging for necks to adorn! Post your WE photo, […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford Randy Pausch’s “The Last Lecture” inspires today’s “Connecting the Dots between Faith & Life with Char Binkley and Gloria Gaither.” What wisdom about (fill in the blank) would you want to share with followers of Jesus if you knew it was your last chance? is the question they answer. The fill-in-the-blank […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford It’s Mid-Morning‘s final week and, we begin it with a topic that, at one time, numerous Mid-Morning listeners considered controversial: mental illness. Why has the church struggled in ministering to those with mental illness, attributing it to weak faith, demonic possession or generational sin? Neuroscientist Dr. Matthew Stanford and The Lutheran […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford No one wants to be labeled a whiner, but many of us go through life with a “poor me,” victim mentality that sounds a whole lot like whining. God never intended for us to act like “little girls,” says Jan Silvious. His goal is for each of us to live as […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford If you’ve ever thought, I love my mom, but sometimes she drives me crazy! today’s Mid-Morning is for you. Dr. Linda Mintle calls on her experience as a therapist – and as a mother and daughter herself – to unlock the mysteries of this defining relationship. From dealing with unrealistic expectations […]

Mid-Morning Hosts: Lynne Ford and Ron Schneemann There’s a fat blob clogging London’s sewers, and it weighs as much as 11 double-decker buses. Ick! We chat about what it is and the plan for getting rid of it, plus the new parking enforcement device that could replace the steel boot. This week’s “Book Exchange” includes […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford We’re in the final stretch of “Themes and Threads of the Bible,” wrapping up Dr. Mitch Kruse‘s overview of every book in the Bible, and how they all tell the story of God’s saving love through Jesus. Then Mitch answers your questions about the Bible, faith and following God in everyday […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford Who’s the most important person on your healthcare team? You! As Mid-Morning heads into its final two weeks, listeners’ favorite Dr. Angela LaSalle returns to discuss her list of essentials for good health including your role as advocate and changing the way you care for your body as it ages. Ask […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford What do you do when your willpower – to regularly exercise, to make healthier food choices – switches off? Kerri Zurbuch provides the boost you need! The wellness consultant and co-founder of The Wellness Barn also offers tips for upgrading your treadmill time, shares a Fitness Find to add to your […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford Pam Farrel is living sparsely these days, but her life – and heart – are full. Hear the story behind the Farrel’s downsizing 90% of their belongings to make a houseboat their new home, and be refreshed while Discovering Hope in the Psalms (Pam’s new book). Yes, it’s good to have […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford Two very different stories that point to God’s faithfulness and care in the midst of difficult circumstances comprise today’s Labor Day encore “Mid-Morning.” Cyndy Feasel’s husband, NFL player Grant Feasel, played 117 games as a center and long snapper. But the skull-battering, jaw-shaking collisions resulted in a degenerative brain disease that […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford Your suffering is real, but you are not crazy. Nor are you beyond hope. With a girlfriend’s companionship and a professional counselor’s expertise, Dr. Laurel Shaler, author of Reclaiming Sanity, guides you through the healing process, whether you’re facing a onetime traumatic event or years of hidden pain. Right click HERE […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford Brain expert Dr. Earl Henslin returns to unpack how trauma affects the brain, offer cautions for kids playing football, and explain how hearing loss accelerates brain shrinkage. The author of This Is Your Brain in Love also discusses the latest news about Alzheimer’s, women and concussions (they’re more likely to get […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford An apple a day keeps the doctor away – that is, if you eat the peel too. Dr. Ann Kulze explains what makes the skin so “appeeling.” Joints aching from rheumatoid arthritis? Learn which food consumed just twice a week can make the difference. Then ask the wellness and nutrition expert […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford Approximately one million people around the world kill themselves each year. For the suicide survivor – the loved one left behind – there are unanswered questions and agonizing anguish. Albert Hsu understands. The author of Grieving a Suicide recounts his father’s suicide, the intense emotional and theological questions surrounding suicide, and […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford How does God heal and transform our wounds? Dr. Marcus Warner, author of Understanding the Wounded Heart, returns to further explore four tools for helping people experience healing: taking thoughts captive, forgiveness, listening prayer, and building joy. Right click HERE to download, Select download or Save link as

Mid-Morning Hosts: Lynne Ford and Ron Schneemann Two weeks left to play our WEdnesday summer game, It Takes Two. DQ gift cards are up for grabs. Your WE photos continue to make us ooh and ahh and huh?! Post yours for a chance to win a goat milk soap sampler from Horse O’ Peace. And […]

Mid-Morning Host: Lynne Ford Have you ever wished a day or week or month of your life would hurry up and end? What are we losing when we bear with our present simply to get to the future? Char Binkley and Gloria Gaither offer encouragement and wisdom for living your now – treasures and toils! […]