“These six things does the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination to Him: a proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, a false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brethren” Proverbs 6:16-19.
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Sharon and Janie challenge Christians through the conversation of strife, which shows up in the midst of fear, frustration, hurt, and even stress. When we are facing situations in our lives that cause these feelings; strife is usually what comes out of us. As the body of Christ, our bickering, arguing, and splitting apart to start another church damages the name of Jesus and destroys our witness. In our homes, our fighting and contentions have the same results; damage and destruction. It is important to recognize when we are causing strife, to restrain from it, and find freedom. Reading the scriptures about strife will allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us directly about our own heart. Many verses can be found in Proverbs; Slippery Slope to Strife is available to download.
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“And be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith” Philippians 3:12.
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Janie Ratzlaff and Sharon Hoskins continue to challenge Christians to know and believe who they are in Christ. Too often we wrap our identity up in temporal things rather than in Christ. Life is centered in a person; Jesus Christ, unto holiness. We are commanded in Matt. 10:38-39, 16:24 and Luke 14:26-27, 33 to be willing to lose your own soul. Flesh has been crucified with Christ yet we “dig up” our stinky selves to go do service for the Lord. Could this be why people are calling Christians hypocrites? We need the absolutes of scripture and move forward in resurrected life.
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“But put you on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof” Romans 13:14
This scripture verse lays out two character robes and tells us which one to wear; however, the choice is still ours to make. We are warned, encouraged, instructed, guided, and in this case, flat out told what to do, but ultimately, we are always given a choice. Janie Ratzlaff and Sharon Hoskins challenge Christian growth through discussing how to carefully select the character that counts; Christ. In order to know who we are in Christ, we must recognize the character of Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to guide us in putting on His character over our own. It seems easier to just allow the flesh to have it’s way, but we really just cause more problems for ourselves; a tiny mole hill becomes the summit of a mountaintop when the character of our flesh is allowed to rule our lives. Choosing to put on the Lord Jesus Christ takes effort, but in the end, it is the only character that counts. Teaching handouts Roles of the Holy Spirit, and Being Led by the Holy Spirit_page 1, page 2, page 3 are available to download.
Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio – Grove, OK
Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio – Grove, OK.
“For you are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ” Galatians 3:26-27.
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Sharon and Janie challenge you to know and believe who you really are in Christ. They discuss the “put on” and “put off” of characteristics that reflect our true identity. Many of us have our identity wrapped up in what others think of us, say about us, or how others treat us. We can also have our identity wrapped up in our performances, deeds, and status (or lack of). Lots of people have their identity wrapped up in their job title, what they own, and how much money they have (or lack of). Our physical clothing shares with others about our career, hobbies, activities, and lifestyles; such as, business woman, athlete, hunter, cowgirl, etc. In this same way, our characteristics share with others who we believe that we are. If we do not know who we are in Christ, then when we are choosing our wardrobe, we are less likely to “put on” some of the characteristics that reflect that true identity. “Putting on” and “putting off” are activities that take place in the inner-man through the prompting and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Identifying the characteristics that need to be “put off” and replacing them with the characteristics that need to be “put on” can only be done through the power of the Holy Spirit. Choosing our wardrobe to reflect who we really are in Christ will fulfill our lives and our Christian walk. Get the list of Put off…Put on in the teaching handouts.
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“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” 2 Corinthians 5:17
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Sharon and Janie dissect the general consensus that most people suffer from low self-esteem and what that means for the Christian. This is seen in the lives of people through the decisions being made that are destructive to their bodies, lifestyle, and families. The Christian who suffers from low self-esteem has either not understood, been taught, or grasped who they are in Christ. The question, “Who Am I” plagues many people today. Genealogy and ancestry companies are popping up everywhere because we have this question. People are going to great lengths to find out who they are; even getting blood work and DNA testing; however, knowing genealogies can never fill the void, only Christ can do that. The list “In Christ I Am” is available to download.
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“Father, the hour is come; glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You: As You have given Him power over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him. And this is life eternal, that they might know You the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent” John 17:1-3.
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Sharon Hoskins and Janie Ratzlaff challenge Christian growth through the conversation of Grace. Many Christians have heard that we live in The Age of Grace, but what does that mean? Tackling this question is one aspect of Grace that is discussed. This topic has been sparked from the idea that many people suffer from low self-esteem and how Christians can overcome low self-esteem by knowing who they are in Christ. Focusing on Grace is laying the foundation on which our identity is built. With a firm grasp of Grace our true identity in Christ may be lived.
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“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me” Galatians 2:20.
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Grace is vast, so grasping it can be difficult, but it is the first step to understanding who we are in Christ as a new creation. Sharon Hoskins and Janie Ratzlaff expand upon the idea that many Christians do not know who they are in Christ so they suffer from low self-esteem and self-worth. This is concerning in that knowing who we are in Christ will remove “self” to see Him more clearly.
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“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Sharon and Janie have a special guest, Ginger Green, who is a board certified Biblical Counselor and a trained Christian Mediator. She shares some concerns that she has noticed in that secular humanism has invaded the church in the form of Christian Psychology. She discusses a book The Christian Psychology’s War on God’s Word: the Victimization of the Believer by Jim Owen. She describes how the idea that Christians can’t help their habits and low self-esteem is due to the actions of others, the way they were raised, or because of some circumstance in their life is contradictory to scripture. Sin cannot be managed it must be uprooted through the cross.
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“Trust in the Lord, and do good” Psalm 37:3 “Commit your way to the Lord; trust also in Him” Psalm 37:5 “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him” Psalm 37:7 “Delight yourself also in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart” Psalm 37:4.
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Psalm 37 also says, “Fret not yourself.” Sharon and Janie discuss how fretting can cause us to use our tongue unwisely. We have an instant platform with an instant audience and instant responses on Social Media. Fretting can cause us to use that outlet to express things that should be left unsaid. In the world of “instants” that we live in today, it’s important to understand how waiting on the Lord in every situation will help Christians mature in their relationship with God. With this quality, young Christians will be encouraged to wait on the Lord as well.
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“My soul, wait you only upon God; for my expectation is from Him” Psalm 62:5.
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Janie Ratzlaff and Sharon Hoskins discuss the importance of waiting upon the Lord in all seasons of life. Examining the life of David through the Psalms, we find a man who could wait upon the Lord in some of the hardest times of life. Changing a negative circumstance to a positive prayer of praise is a strong attribute. David was able to express his faith and trust in the Lord. Learning to wait upon the Lord in every circumstance in life is vital to our Christian life. Scripture guide is available along with the worksheet on expectations that will give a visual for how we can spiral down into depression.
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“I am the vine, you are the branches: He that abides in Me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without Me you can do nothing” John 15:5.
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Sharon Hoskins and Janie Ratzlaff discuss how the conscience is trained by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit teaches and brings to our remembrance all that Jesus has said. When we spend time with God, we will learn His character, statutes, precepts, and His word will fill our heart. Staying connected to the vine will give us the strength to bear the pressures of trials we face and increase a good conscience. Discussions next week will focus on Waiting Upon the Lord in Prayer and Expectations, Anger, and Bitterness
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“Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned” 1 Timothy 1:5.
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The word “good” is relative in today’s society; however in scripture “good” always refers to God: godliness, holiness, righteousness. God’s definition is absolute and does not vary from person to person but is the same for all. Janie and Sharon discuss how to build the conscience to have good characteristics. Apart from God a good conscience cannot be built; He is the source to the tools. A teaching handout is available that shows the characteristics of the conscience and some helpful hints to guide in renewing the mind to a good conscience.
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“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said to you” John 14:26.
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Sharon Hoskins and Janie Ratzlaff talk about the conscience. Discovering what it is and how to train it. The conscience sounds an alarm to warn against wrong decisions; however if it is not trained to sound that alarm, the conscience becomes dull. Janie describes how the Holy Spirit works with the conscience to help Christians walk in the Spirit. Training the conscience is vital to protect from temptations and sin. Sharpening the conscience in God’s word will renew the mind of Christians so their attitude, conduct, and behavior will look more like that of Christ.
A teaching handout is available to download that will be benefical for training the conscience. Janie and Sharon will be discussing this handout next week and you can follow along.
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“Be not conformed to this world: but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” Romans 12:2.
Conforming to the world involves aligning your attitude, belief, and behavior with that of the world. The mind is where all thoughts are processed and decisions are made; such as beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. Renewing your mind is the vital key to overcoming doubt. Janie and Sharon discuss how doubt has become a common and acceptable practice in Christian Culture. Janie gives several ways that doubt is rationalized by Christians today. If you don’t train your thoughts with truth from Scripture, then your thoughts will train you to be double-minded, doubtful, unruly, uncertain, confused, and completely lost about who you are. Jesus is the answer to finding your true identity.
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“My brethern, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations (various trials); knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and reproaches not; and it shall be given him” James 2-5.
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Sharon Hoskins and Janie Ratzlaff discuss how to recognize and overcome tempations in our spiritual walk. Satan uses the same decietful methods that scammers use to get into our computer, to obtain personal information, and destroy lives. When we give in to temptations, it will destroy our operating system (how we live our lives; the process by which we think and make decisions). In comparing our computer operating system with our personal operating system we gain understanding of how important it is to protect our walk with God.
Teaching handouts are available for today’s show. The ABCs of Salvation gives scriptures for every letter of the alphabet (except X & Z) to help you understand salvation.
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“Set your affection on things above, not on things of the earth” Colossians 3:2. “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you. And above all these things put on charity (love), which is the bond of perfectness” Colossians 3:12-14.
Janie and Sharon compare computer operating systems with our Christian operating system. In every system there is an authority. Thoughts are processed and decisions are made based on the authority we use for operating our system. There are six possible sources for authority in our lives. 1) Past Experiences 2) Present Circumstances 3) Reason or Intellect 4) Emotions 5) Physical Senses 6) God’s Word. A teaching handout is available to download. Once we understand which of these authorities we are using for our operating system, we can make the necessary adjustments by “updating” “upgrading” “downloading” and “rebooting” our system to allow God’s Word to be the authority in our lives.
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“But as He which has called you is holy, so be you holy in all mannner of conversation; because it is written, Be you holy; for I am holy” 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Janie shares about ways that we can check how well we are operating. It is important to heed to the detailed commands that will improve the way we operate as Christians. She give us thoughts on how to evaluate our life and emotions. When God gives us a command, He gives us the ability to achieve that command. Where are we finding our substanance for our Christian walk? Janie asks us to evaluate where we are getting our spiritual food. Are we seeking the best for our Christian walk or just taking the easy processed stuff. It is important that we be content wherever we find ourselves.
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“For there is no other Name (Jesus) under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” Acts 4:12. Blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in Me” Matthew 11:6.
Janie Ratzlaff shares about having a disciplined life which will help us grow in our relationship with God. What are some of the things that keeps us from growing in our relationship with the Father? Are you calloused to the message of the Gospel? Do you lack motivation? Are you indifferent to the things of the Lord? Do you feel the need to grow? Have you been too busy to notice these things in your life? Are you offended with God Almighty? Janie touches on many of these aspects. As you listen, keep your heart open to hear what the Lord may be wanting to reveal to you about yourself.
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“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profits me nothing” 1 Corinthians 13 (KJER).
Janie and Sharon talk about the many ways that we can encourage each other to grow. How can we bring the generations together and create a culture of mentoring in the church. Why have we become so stagnant and what we can do to change it. A desire to grow spiritual is up to each individual person, in their relationship with God. However, growth can be encouraged in ways that comes from a heart of love.
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“Verily, verily, I say to you, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” John 3:3.
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Janie and Sharon read John 3 and discuss how Nicodemus must have felt. Has fear and assumptions kept you from a real relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ? Nicodemus was a ruler of the Jews and he came to Jesus inquiring of His authority. Jesus’ answer told Nicodemus why he was unable to see; because he was not born again. Salvation comes to all who ask. Don’t be afraid to ask for help to understand. Don’t be afraid to ask about Jesus. Assumptions and fear drive many people to investigate from a distance; come close and ask question.
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“I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me” Galatians 2:20.
Having just passed Easter Sunday, Janie and Sharon discuss the countless benefits we receive from the selfless act of the cross. As the media, communities, and many families communicate the celebration of Easter focused on a bunny, some eggs, and a hunt for candy to the children of the world, the real reason for Easter Sunday seems to grow dimmer and dimmer. Yet, just as Jesus ministered to the thieves while He hung in pain and forgave all the people who nailed Him to the cross; He extends that same grace and mercy to all of us today. He loves you, died for you, and wants to live with you forever.
Pre-recorded on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio – Grove, OK
“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body” 2 Cor. 4:8-10.
Good Friday sparked some conversation about the importance of the cross in the life of the believer. Looking ahead to Resurrection Sunday and how it has been taken over by all the materialistic traditions of the world. It is being redefined as the “birth” of spring instead of the resurrection of life.
Join Sharon and Janie as they discuss this topic along with some encouragement for mentors. The book that is mentioned on this program is called “Mentoring and Modeling: Developing the next generation” by Dr. John Goetsch and Dr. Mark Rasmussen.
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“For the joy of the Lord is your strength” Nehemiah 8:10.
It is easy to get caught up in the busyness of life. We can have our schedules cram-packed full of “things” which makes our mind set on overload. The people in our life have needs that we are responsible to fill such as; dinner, laundry, grocery shopping, school pick up, band practice, sports practice, and the list goes on. This doesn’t even count our own needs, which usually get put on the bottom of it all, rarely to be addressed. When we fly in an airplane, we are instructed to put on our oxygen mask before helping others. For us women, that seems so out of order, it almost just doesn’t feel right! However, taking care of ourselves first with God will make us better for others in our life.
The Shepherd’s field has become such a hot topic over the past few weeks that we thought it would be a good idea to give some practical tools that would help you while in that quiet time with God. The time with the Lord is where you will find spiritual growth. God will draw you ever closer in those special moments alone with Him.
The second half of the show (starting at 27:15) is dedicated to hearing from a new author, Lori Klickman, and event coordinator, Carla O’Neil, who share about the Brave Conference where Lori will be speaking. Lori also shares about her ministry “Out of Ordinary.”
Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio – Grove, Ok.
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord fore ever” Psalm 23:6. As part of the topic “Encourage without Wounding” we draw close to the Lord in “The Shepherd’s Field.” There we are filled so that we can overflow into the lives of others.
Part 2 – Janie and Sharon continue to expand on their discussion of the Shepherd’s field by peeling apart Psalm 23 verse by verse to see the beauty of being in the Shepherd’s care. Women are noted for their ability to multi-task and it is easy for us to add prayers to the “list” of things to do. However, getting alone with God in a secret place is so important in our Christian walk. In order for us to encourage one another we must first be encouraged ourselves. When we are filled in the Shepherd’s field, we can then pour out to others.
Pre-recorded on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio – Grove, OK.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” Psalm 23:1. As part of the topic “Encourage without Wounding” we draw close to the Lord in “The Shepherd’s Field.” There we are filled so that we can overflow into the lives of others.
Janie and Sharon expand on their discussion of the Shepherd’s field by peeling apart Psalm 23 verse by verse to see the beauty of being in the Shepherd’s care. Women are noted for their ability to multi-task and it is easy for us to add prayers to the “list” of things to do. However, getting alone with God in a secret place is so important in our Christian walk. In order for us to encourage one another we must first be encouraged ourselves. When we are filled in the Shepherd’s field, we can then pour out to others.
Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio – Grove, Ok.
“The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, He will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine” 1 Samuel 17:37.
Sharon and Janie share the story of St. Patrick on this St. Patrick’s Day. As St. Patrick spent time in the shepherd’s field he drew close to the Lord. Comparing the story of David, they discuss the importance of a shepherd’s field in everyone’s life. We will find encouragement from God there which will help us to encourage others without wounding them. The shepherd’s field is where we are prepared to fight the Goliaths in our life, but without preparation, we look much like the armies of Israel did, hiding and uncertain how to defeat the giant. “Pray without ceasing” 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
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“He sent His word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!” Psalm 107:20-21.
Sharon and Janie discuss how the wounded can get well. Wounds can be deep and painful or surface scratches that sting, but either way wounds hurt. Using the hospital as an analogy, they share the importance of taking medicine that the Doctor (God) orders. Knowing that medicine is available or having medicine within reach will not work, only when it is taken will it make a difference in our life. Sometimes we look in the medicine cabinet (Scripture) and we just don’t know what to take that will make us better. Healing is a process that requires covering the wound in His word. Showing others our wounds only causes infection and disease.
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“But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin” Hebrews 3:13. Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing” 1 Thessalonians 5:11. It is easy to take these scriptures with the best of intentions and hurt others with our words.
Janie and Sharon discuss the importance of learning to encourage others without wounding them. Christians have somehow gotten the reputation of being hypocrites who judge others. Christians are not intentionally hurting others, so why has this become what people see. Maybe it’s because in our effort to encourage we are being condemning. It’s time we change how we encourage others and get a new perspective on encouragement.
Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio – Grove, Ok.
The biggest complaint about Christians today is that we are hypocrites. We tell others what to do and how to live while not doing and living ourselves. However, when Christians are asked about those accusations, we say that people use that as an excuse to stay out of church and refuse God. Rarely do we think of ourselves as being hypocritical.
I realize that I have wounded people in my efforts to be encouraging. My communication skills have not always been the best although I have had the best intentions. Maybe it was due to excitement or my own adamant beliefs but unintentional wounds are still wounds that hurt.
Janie and I are going to discuss ways that we can learn to encourage others without wounding them. Sometimes our best encouragements can sound condemning and judgmental leaving others to think we are intentionally pointing a finger at them. How do our best intentions turn into hypocritical judgmental condemnations? We hope that you will join us in our discussion topic.
We broadcast live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio and kwxcradio.com every Friday at noon (CST). If that time is not convenient, you can listen to the recorded podcast which will be posted here following the live show each week.
We also want to say thank you for your prayers and support. Your feedback is encouraging. We have enjoyed being a part of your lives each week and hope that you will continue to grow with us.
Sharon and Janie dive into the heart of God and take some time to look into His character this month.
We hope that you can join us as we build on the foundation of faith that was discussed last month. 2 Peter 1:5 says, “…giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge…” As we learn the virtue of God’s character we can understand how to grow spiritually into His likeness.
We broadcast live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio and kwxcradio.com every Friday at noon (CST). If that time is not convenient, you can listen here to the recorded podcast each week. Feb. 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th will be added after each show.
We also want to say thank you for your prayers and support. The feedback you give is encouraging; thank you. We have enjoyed being a part of your lives each week and hope that you will continue to grow with us.
Episode 1 – February 3, 2017
When we know what God looks like we are more likely to recognize Him when He shows up in our lives. We sometimes have a perception of God that does not match who God really is, so truth about His characteristics can bring us into a closer relationship with Him. The relationship “test” is available to download.
Pre-recorded on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio – Grove, Ok.
Episode 2 – February 10, 2017
Focusing on God as Shepherd in our life, Sharon and Janie discuss the similarities that we have to sheep and how God protects us and provides for us as a good Shepherd. Janie shares some interesting facts about how a shepherd cares for the sheep that we can all relate to as God’s sheep.
Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio – Grove, Ok.
Episode 3 – February 17, 2017
Sharon and Janie tackle the three O’s of God’s character (Omniscient, Omnipresent, & Omnipotent). The all knowing, ever-present, power of God gives us confindence in His ability to work in our lives. It is important that we recognizing God when He shows up in our life so we don’t reject what He has to offer.
Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio – Grove, Ok.
Episode 4 – February 24, 2017
Sharon and Janie share encouragement to the saints. They discuss the importance of having a mentor to “do” Christian life with you. Scripture defines encouragement as exhortation and warning. When we are involved in each others lives it is easier to tell when they are about to fall over a cliff.
Post-Recorded at KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio – Grove, Ok. Technical difficulties prevented live recording so Janie and Sharon entered the studio and attempted to share the live version.
The Proverbs 31:30 Woman to Woman show has been on the air since April 2016. You can still listen to your favorite guest by going to the guest connections.
This is Sharon Hoskins writing to you from Studio B located at Grace Harbor Baptist Church in Grove Ok. I want to send you a special invitation to listen on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio or kwxcradio.com every Friday at noon. I am so thankful for the support and encouragement you give me through your emails and Facebook posts. I have enjoyed getting to know many of you as you have shared your stories with me.
As we begin this new year, my “resolution” is to have a closer relationship with the Lord at the end of this year and I would like to ask you to join me in this journey. I have asked Janie Ratzlaff to host this show with me and discuss topics that relates to our Christian journey. Janie has become a mentor to me over the past six months, not because I asked her to be, but because when I spend time with her I always walk away encouraged in the Lord, strengthened in my faith, and lifted in my spirit. I hope you feel the same way as you spend time with us listening as we share in our relationship to the Lord.
This month we are talking about ways that we can start the new year right toward the Lord. We touch on topics of forgiveness, perseverance, establishing turning points, remembering the victories and renewing our first love.
Episode 1 – January 06, 2017
Episode 2 – January 13, 2017
Episode 3 – January 20, 2017
We spent some time discussing the inauguration and how we can continue to trust God in the unknown future of our country.
Episode 4 – January 27, 2017
We camped out on faith today and gave some encouragement for how to grow in our faith through our relationship with the Lord. Janie shared a teaching handout for those who need help recognizing the works of the flesh.
We hope you enjoyed this month’s programming. During the month of February, we will be looking at “The Heart of God”. It is important that we understand who God is and what His character looks like so that we can recognize Him when He speaks.
Janie Ratzlaff has been in ministry for over 40 years; traveling overseas for decades with her husband’s job, she would team up with missionaries in the area and work alongside them. She has worked with Evangelical Mission Ministries, helping with teachings in over 70 churches that were planted in Mexico along with a seminary. She has also assisted in different areas of ministry with His Truth Transforms International. She trained and worked as a Biblical counselor and teacher. She has written and developed “Wellness Wisdom Workshops” and “Lighthouse Lifelines” both were made into seminars and study groups for churches, and put into Christian educational institutions both stateside and international. She is active in her local church teaching young girls and a prayer class. Every week she hosts a live radio show with Sharon Hoskins to mentor listeners and encourage them in their walk with God.
Follows is a series of broadcasts from 2016.
12-16-16
Janie encourages us with the remedy for bitterness. Ending this year’s teaching with ways to recognize the symptoms of bitterness and scripture to help us find healing. More information about Bruce and Toni Hebel can be found at Forgiving Forward. Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio in Grove, Ok.
12-09-16
Building on the sufficiency of scripture, Janie shares a teaching on our belief systems. She gives us a list of lies we have been told and the truth of scripture that we should be trusting instead. Once we recognize the lies we have believed we can begin to renew our mind with the truth of God’s word. She offers two teaching handouts this week are Defining Lies and Process for Renewing the Mind. Please forgive the first 7 minutes, it has a bit of noise that couldn’t be edited out, but recording gets better after that time. Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio in Grove, OK.
12-02-16
Janie shares a teaching on the sufficiency of scripture. God’s word is without flaw and is true, but do we believe that the scriptures are true for us? She shares scriptures that define sufficiency and helps us learn to apply scriptures in our life. Although she doesn’t mention teaching handouts, she does have Renewing The Mind – Part 1 , Renewing The Mind – Part 2 , Renewing The Mind – Part 3 and Putting Off / Putting On available for you to download. If you are interested in receiving the booklet, “The Sufficiency of Scripture” please contact us. Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio in Grove, Ok.
11-18-16
Technical difficulties have prevented us from making this podcast available to you. We apologize for any inconvenience. You can listen to the teaching on 12-02-16 and receive much of the information that was discussed on this date. The teaching handout The Truth About Me is also available for you to download.
11-11-16
Janie shares the second part in her teaching series on depression. She describes the emotions and other causes that can contribute to depression. Janie teaches on how to recognize depression and gives a definition of spiritual depression. She shares scripture to help us apply God’s word to overcome the heavy weight of depression and give us hope. This is the second part of the teaching that began with the podcast “10-21-16” If you are struggling with depression you can glean from her message and be encouraged. She offers teaching handouts Body-Soul-Spirit , Recognize Depression , Symptoms and Anedotes for you to download. Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio in Grove, OK.
10-21-16
Janie shares a teaching on the causes, cures, and other emotions that contribute to depression and how to find hope through it. Next month we will continue this teaching along with renewing the mind. Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio in Grove, OK.
9-16-16
Janie shares “Guidelines About Expectations” in this month’s podcast. She enlightens us about the emotions that surround our expectations. She shares warnings of the downward spiral that expectations can lead us into and encouragement for getting out of the whirlwind that may have us feeling trapped. She also offers teaching handouts Expectations, Anger, and Bitterness , Dealing with the Emotional Process , Process of Forgiveness this week for you to download. Janie also mentioned Blue Bible to find scriptures on “anger.” Next month she will share more on depression; causes, cures, and other emotions that contribute to depression. Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio Grove, Ok.
Janie teaches on the concept of “doing wrong for the right reasons.” Exploring the story of David moving the ark of God in First Chronicles 13, she brings practical applications to how we can learn from David’s mistake so that we don’t continue doing things wrong for right reasons. Teaching handout R.E.A.C.T. To Your Emotions is available to download. Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio Grove, Ok.
Janie has a passion to share practical teachings from God’s word about the heart of God and man. Teaching handout Comparison Test is available to download. Listen to her interview recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio in Grove, Ok
6-17-16
Janie’s introduction interview, learn her testimony and be encouraged by her genuine heart. She has provided teaching handout My Heart: Christ’s Home by Robert Boyd Munger and God Is is available for you to download. Listen to her interview recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio in Grove, Ok
For the last three years I have served as the Director of the Women’s Ministry at Cornerstone Church in Grove, Oklahoma. I along with my husband, Mark, have been very active in the church with youth as I serve on the praise and worship team, and bible teaching. Previously, we spent 10 years at Christ Church, where we served as children’s pastors, after having spent a year as Associate Pastors at Jay Family Worship Center in Jay, Oklahoma. Overall, we have 19 years of experience in the ministry. We are parents to two children, Joshua and Rachel, and proud grandparents to 4 grandsons, Abram, Michael, Micah, and Lucas.
My childhood was unlike most, in that I grew up with 12 brothers and sisters. At the age of 11, my life changed overnight. I lost everything that I had ever known- my home, my siblings, parents, aunts, and uncles. Life as I knew it, changed forever. I am a survivor of child abuse, neglect, and eventually, abandonment. From the age of 11 to the age of 18, I lived in 9 different homes. Because I lived in so many places, I was raised with many different religions, beliefs, and lifestyles. This has helped to shape me into the person I am today, as I have experienced many different ways of life. I had always tried to live up to what my foster parents expected of me but had always felt that it was unobtainable. At the age of 24, I was ready to give up and had thoughts of ending my life. That was when I began going to counseling, and in my search of healing, I found Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. It was then that the healing process began. He made me feel like I had purpose, and leaning on Him gave me the strength to help others overcome the same difficulties that I had experienced just a short time before. It is my passion to see people who are suffering to overcome and have someone to lean on and to know that we all have problems, but that we are not the problem. Problems are opportunities to overcome and I am an over comer with Jesus as the center of help. Teaching others the word of God is my passion.
Connect with Christi Craddock at HisTruthTransforms.org.
Christi is President of His Truth Transforms International (HTTI), a non-denominational Biblical counseling ministry. After many years away from God she returned to the foundational faith she was raised on and found where her true peace and contentment come from which is a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.
Christi has worked in the legal profession for over 30 years and gained a unique and first-hand understanding of nonprofit management via her service with community organizations and board positions. In 2000, Christi joined her parents, Jim and Doris Craddock, at a ministry they founded and while there served five years as International Director and trained to be a Biblical counselor.
Christi shares her testimony and encouragement. Recorded on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio.
In 2006, Christi and her parents started their new ministry, HTTI, where she shares how every believer can live in victory through providing Biblical counseling, published material, teaching, training, facilitating, and speaking. Christi has the privilege of working with her mom, Doris, and staff members Melody and Kitty, as well as Janie and Bob Ratzlaff. She has had the privilege of ministering God’s Word across the countries of Africa, India, Israel, Moldova, Cuba, and Mexico, as well as with the Billy Graham Evangelists Association (BGEA) at their International Conference for Itinerant Evangelists in Amsterdam 2000, their Conferences for Pastors around the world, and at their prayer center in New York City after 9-11. To find out more go to her website http://www.HisTruthTransforms.org.
Connect with Jennifer Houseman at jenniferhousemanphotography.com, 918-314-6950 call or text. You can also check out her work on Facebook at Jennifer Houseman Photography.
Jennifer is a wife and mother of three very vibrant, active, and involved little boys. She has been married to her husband for 14 years this November. She is very pro laughter and an avid seeker of new friends. She describes herself as very quirky sense of humor.
Jennifer says, “Life in general for me as it has been for many can be a bumpy and bruising road, but it has also provided me with some of the most moving moments that leave me fumbling for words to describe. I feel like I have come though some pretty crazy life storms, but what I’m left with from experiencing the tribulation and revitalizing moments is a passion to move forward with purpose.”
Her recent leap of faith took her to become a stay at home mom, and local photographer. She loves art, music, emotion, and creativity. She describes, “Photography has always been a passion of mine, and I feel like a lucky lotto winner to make the choice to mold this passion into a living. I am a blessed woman with a camera, three boys, truck loads of dirty laundry, endless legos, nerf gun darts, and fishing tackle. At the end of the day, the thing that warms my heart the most, the best of the best ….. not a day goes by that I don’t get a dirty, and sometimes smelly hug, kiss and “I love you Mom!”
Get to know her and listen to her story. Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio.
Connect with Staci at 918-991-5400 and 208 S. Main in Grove, Ok or on Facebook “The Breezy Porch Retail & Retreat”
Staci is the owner of the Breezy Porch Retail & Retreat. She is a wife and mother of 3 boys. She is a massage therapist and esthetician. Her love for antiques sparked the idea to add them to her surroundings. As God put people in her path, she was able to aquire the ultimate home for her business; the old 1889 hotel located on Main St. in Grove, Ok next to REC. With the help of Katrina Holt, the Breezy Porch Retail & Retreat is a full service spa…massage, facials, waxing, and all the different aspects of hair and nails.
Pam is well established in the community as a long time resident and business owner. She founded of the Laundry Love Project, helping families with their laundry needs, here in Grove, Ok. She is also the chairman of the board for the Community Crisis Center; empowering families and ending violence in Northeast Oklahoma. Both of these missions have one thing in common; helping people. Pam’s big heart displays compassion as she works to make her community a better place.
Pam shares about the ministry of Laundry Love; what it is and how it was started. She also shares about the Community Crisis Center. Recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio Grove, Ok.
Connect with the Abundant Blessings Center in Grove Ok at 918-786-9557 and www.abundantblessingscenter.com https://www.facebook.com/abundantblessingscenter/
Linda is the mother of 6 grown children and grandmother to 15 grandchildren. She has over 40 years experience working in pregnancy centers. In 2008, she approached the Grove Ministerial Alliance to start the Abundant Blessings Center. This Center not only helps pregnant women, but also women and families in crisis. Since opening their doors, they have offered spiritual, emotional, and physical help to many families who are working to put their lives together after making difficult choices.
Connect with Karen Moore and the Lighthouse Pregnancy Center at 918-253-5472
Karen is the Director of Lighthouse Pregnancy Center in Jay, Ok. Lighthouse opened it’s doors in Aug of 2005. Karen grew up in a Christian home and accepted Jesus into her life in 3rd grade church “Pioneer Girls”. While she had this wonderful foundation the turning point in her walk with Christ came many years and life lessons later. She’s passionate about Bible study, teaching and sharing the Good News and Lighthouse has been pivotal in her journey.
Karen shares their many programs that help pregnant women, young mothers, and grandparents raising their grandchildren. She shares about the “shape program” that has been placed in many school in Delaware County. A young lady, Ashley Vann, who has been blessed by the Center shared her testimony with us.
Laura Shaw is a full-time wife, mother, mawmaw, mommy to my 2 fur babies Sophie and Lucy. She enjoys golfing, nature, and seeing all that God created outdoors. She also bowls and plays mahjjong. She loves her church and singing in the choir. She says, “I love making people smile. Life is too short, we must enjoy it and embrace it.”
Laura shares a beautiful testimony of how God orchestrated her life even when she thought He wasn’t looking. After she survived a brain aneurism, God did a miracle in her life. Listen to her story recorded live on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio.
We, at the station, are excited to announce the opening of Studio B, located at Grace Harbor Baptist Chruch. Laura was our first guest in the new studio on 09-02-16.
Sherri is a wife and mother of 4 special little dogs. She has her own business called Puppy Glamour.
She loves to go camping and spend time with her family. She received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior in 2005. Her experience in discipleship classes as a new believer changed her perspective on discipleship in the church. We will discuss what she learned and how we can implement new ideas to discipling others after salvation.
Chelsea grew up in Oklahoma City, she is the daughter of Pastor Marty Hughes, of Grace Harbor Baptist, Grove, Ok. She received her Associates Degree in Culinary Arts in 2006 and her Bachelors in Business in 2009.
She shares practical truth about Christian living beyond the walls of our church building. She encourages us with ways to be a missionary right here at home, at work, and in our community.
After graduating college, she spent 4 months in the Philippines and China. It was during this time that the Lord put a call on her life to missions work. In 2011, Chelsea spent 11 months living out of a backpack, traveling to 11+ countries, sharing the Gospel and love of Christ. After returning to the states in 2012, she became a children’s pastor in Abilene, TX.
Connect with Dee Humphrey on Facebook or email her at deehumphrey@live.com Dee is a Dental Hygienist, Author, Speaker, Influencer, and Women’s Minister.
She has been published twice in the Pennwell RDH magazine, which features all things dental. She was recently given the opportunity to speak at Under One Roof: The National Dental Hygienist Conference. She continues to write articles, being recently published for the fifth time. She is also writing programs and speaking at dental conferences.
But don’t let all this dental hygiene talk fool you; this woman loves the Lord and has an amazing testimony. Dee has been in women’s ministry for 15 years. She shares how she got started and gives encouragement to others who are in the ministry She touches so many with encouragement and inspiration just by opening her mouth to share the love she has in her heart.
Michelle Roberts is a farmer/rancher, craft leader, artist, interpreter for the deaf, mother of 5, and grandmother of 6, but most of all she is a child of God, Christ’s ambassador, and God’s Co worker. In all her talents, she brings Christ to the forefront.
Michelle founded the deaf ministry at First Baptist Grove. As a women’s retreat speaker and teacher, she encourages others in their walk with God.
Listen to her interview recorded 05-27-2016 on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio
Michelle shares a testimony of recent events in her life that removed all doubt and brought her closer to God. Laura Shaw stopped by to share a little taste of her testimony as well.
Listen to her interview recorded 07-22-2016 on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio
Julie Arnall is 15 years old and going into 9th grade. She plays softball and involved in a college preparation class. She plans to attend Bible Baptist College in Springfield MO and hopes to help others through counseling after college. Julie shares her testimony and encourages all teens to stand in their faith at school. She gives words of wisdom for forgiving from your heart and finding a role model.
Listen to her interview from 07/01/2016 on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio
Julie says, “God has showed me that through the past events in my life I can help others who are going through the same thing that I went through. That is why I want to be a counselor after I graduate college. My mother is my role model. She’s such a strong and independent lady and my goal is to be just like her.” She is an inspiration to both young and old.
Rhonda Knox is a Pastor’s daughter, a Pastor’s wife, the mother of two grown daughters, and one granddaughter. She is the author of “Momma, I’ve Fallen In Love with Paraguay!” “In the Palm of God’s Hand” and “Rhonda, Tell That Story: A Voice For Nepal”.
Listen to her interview from 07/08/2016 on KWXC 88.9 Christian Talk Radio
Rhonda’s daddy, Leon Vernon was the founding pastor of Grove Christian Center. Her dad past away in May of 2006. Before she and her husband stepped in as Pastors of Grove Christian Center, they were Missionaries in Nepal. They have remained Missionaries as well as Pastors. The only difference now is they can’t stay as long on the field. But their heart is to Go, just like Jesus said to do.
