AVC Family Christmas Special

Join us for a celebration of the birth of Christ! Incredible music, and a great new perspective on Christmas from Central Valley broadcasting legend Marty Lanser (voice of "Flying Blind Traffic")!

"Heaven" Ch. 13-14 121007

We explore the end of Ch. 13 and beginning of 14 of Randy Alcorn's "Heaven" book! The end of injustice and suffering...the New Jerusalem...comparing our mindsets with those of the Old Testament heroes! The Return to Relevancy series with Pastor Mike Douglass, Elaine Harlan, and Jon Engell.

Hunnicutt 121007

Missionary Todd Hunnicutt updates us on the Gospel reaching Slovenia, and the incredible timing God is arranging for an unusual opportunity to open minds and hearts to Christ!

None Forgotten Sober Living Homes 120307

Inspiring, street level straight up ministry! Gardol Wilson and the None Forgotten Sober Living Homes...be reminded with us of the tremendous way God is working in the lives of society's outcasts!

Modesto Homeless Shelter 112707

A behind-the-scenes look at the growing ministry of the 9th and "D" Homeless Shelter in Modesto, managed by the Salvation Army!

Visit with the D.A.! 111907

A with Stanislaus County's District Attorney, Birgit Fladager! Insights into the judicial system and how we can still make a difference!

110507 Veterans Day

An inspirational look at Veterans' Day, and a special tribute to Honor The Heroes! Guests: Peter Johansen, Steve Trapp, and Capt. Walt Butler from the Ceres Honor Guard.

Cambodia: The Taylors

Inspiring visit with Christian and Alison Taylor (and 5-month-old Hudson) and Danny, looking at their extraordinary ministry with Trailblazers and On The Frontline Ministries in Cambodia!

Chief Miguel/Dale Butler 100107

Disaster preparedness and what we can do as individuals to prepare for emergencies! With Modesto Fire Chief Jim Miguel, and Dale Butler from the Latino Emergency Communications council.

YWAM 100707

On the front lines, in the trenches, with our dynamic brothers from Youth With a Mission in Modesto!

102207 Dave Benton of KAMB

Lighthouse Live! kicks back with Dave Benton, well-known voice from Celebration Radio 101.5 KAMB! We explore God's calling, Christian radio yesterday and today, and the realities of modern ministry!

Reconciliation! 091707

A special look at the depths of personal, religious, and even political dynamics of reconciliation, with Dr. Michael Wright! You'll be touched, deep in your heart!

Red Cross 091007

Discover surprising depths of how the Red Cross serves you locally, as well as internationally! Special Guest: Rebecca Ciszek, Executive Director, American Red Cross, Stanislaus County Chapter.

Changing Face of United Way

The Changing Face of the United Way--a great interview with new CEO Tom Ciccarelli and Steve Smith about new paradigms for the United Way, and information on the new "2-1-1" referral system, just about ready to launch!

VIPS 08/06/07

Incredible resources available for the blind and visually impaired! Special guests: Marty Lanser, Jim Syvertson, Thom Ingebretson.

073007 Roy Wild, Salvation Army

Join us with Capt. Roy Wild from the Salvation Army/Red Shield, exploring the commitment and the call to the Salvation Army, and the proactive initiatives happening in our area!

Rod Landes 071607

Explore how to reach our teens with a Christ-centered worldview, and how God uses our wounds and scars to bless others! Motivational speaker and teacher Rod Landes is our special guest.

Independence Day Special

An hour of incredible music to celebrate Independence Day--a tribute to God's blessing, and our deep heritage of freedom.

062507 Straight Talk

Dr. Marcella Murphy and Lori Swanson deal Straight Talk about teens, pre-teens, and God's plan for purity!

New Depths of Faith! with Pastor Wade Estes

Wade Estes, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Modesto, shares his incredible story of exploring the depths of a "faith walk" as he recovered from a sports accident that shattered a good part of the bone structure in his face. And, we probe the blessings of the prayer focus among area pastors on this very special Lighthouse Live! broadcast.

Wilson Koppula 060407

Incredible story of Wilson Koppula, born in Hyderabad, India, and God's path for him leading to Modesto and Turlock, to serve the felt needs of the Sikh, Hindu, and Muslim immigrants from India, demonstrating the love, care, grace, and compassion of Jesus Christ!

Fool for God! 052207

Dr. Jim Henman joins us again for this next nugget-filled exploration of what it means to really surrender to Christ, and to be a "fool for God" to His Glory!

Basketball Tournament 051407

Lighthouse Live! profiles the upcoming Danny Reid Memorial Basketball Tournament in Modesto.

Beyond the Walls 050707

A praying mom...a teenage son sent to state prison for 15 years...four years in solitary confinement. Yet, God was poised to do great things! Hear the incredible story of Nita Brady and her son, Jon...a testament to the radical change Jesus makes in even the most hopeless situations!

Walking Where Jesus Walked!

Fresh from a poignant visit to Israel, stories from believers who were extraordinarily impacted by walking where Jesus walked! Special Guests: Lee and Sandy Anderson, Guinn Ford, Sherry Anderson, Greg Silva, Jan May, Jim Norby, and our Producer/Co-Host Elaine Harlan.

Return to Biblical Principles! 042307

An incisive look at our culture and the need to return to foundations built upon Biblical principles, and the need to instill those principles in our children! Special Guest: Mike Winther

Rebuilding After Katrina

Six men of God respond to the call to sacrifice two weeks to help rebuild homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Hear their stories, and what God did inside them as a result!

Global Day of Prayer 040907

Inspiring insights into the power of prayer, and simple ways to participate in the Global Day of Prayer 2007! Guests: Pastor Chuck Adams, Ben Jennings, and Dr. Aubrey McGann.

Passover Feast Study

Join us for a unique, in-depth study of the Passover Feast, with special guest Rev. Cheryl Birch, hosted by Elaine Harlan!

Healthy Marriages! 03/26/07

Great resources and golden nuggets of wisdom for lifetime, Christ-centered marriages with Jim and Alicia Steward of the Stanislaus County Healthy Marriage Coalition!

YWAM Straight Talk! 031907

Here's straight talk about living out Christ's command to love your neighbor as yourself, from Youth With A Mission in Modesto. Guests feature Jimmy and John, covering what it really means to minister in the trenches, and how Christ radically transformed a Meth dealer with a gun in his hand.

Marty Lanser 031207

The dynamic, inspiring story of Marty Lanser, blind from birth, becoming the Central Valley Broadcasting Legend! Guests: Marty and Terri Lanser.

030507 Reaching the Unreachable

One of our most poignant broadcasts ever..."Reaching the Unreachable". Hear first hand accounts of how Christ is turning lives around: an addict with a paralytic disease is never expected to walk, but God had other plans; a drug dealer in prison sees Christ offer him the opportunity to be released and dedicate his life to helping others! Special Guests: Gardol Wilson, "Alonzo", Marguerite Angel.

Bible League with David Unruh 022507

A compelling visit with David Unruh of the Bible League, with behind-the-scenes stories of how over 10,000 people a day are receiving Christ in the rural areas of China, and how the Word is penetrating even the most violent and oppressive cultures! We have an update as well from Stanislaus County Habitat for Humanity!

AVC Servant's Update #5

Servant's Update Series #5 with Michael Douglass

AVC Servant's Update #4

Servant's Update Series #4 with Elaine Harlan

AVC Servant's Update #3

Servant's Update Series #3 with Elaine Harlan

AVC Servant's Update #2

Servant's Update Series #2 with Elaine Harlan

Nineveh Ministries 021207

Nineveh Ministries is profiled this week, caring for the homeless and connecting them with the mercy and compassion of Christ! Guests: Pastor Chuck Cutsinger and Steve Mason.

Willing to be a Fool for God! Dr. Jim Henman

Dr. Jim Henman joins us to dig deep into what it means to be willing to be a fool for God! Looking for purpose in life? Battling feelings of negative self-worth? Or, just looking to take your walk with Christ to deeper levels? Join us for this broadcast full of great spiritual nuggets!

Taking Care of Parents 020207

The Servant's Update #1: 1 Tim 5, and our obligations to our parents!

Weed and Seed 012907

Community resources come together with a federal "Weed and Seed" grant program to wipe out crime and blight, and plant positive seeds for community change! Guests: Modesto Police Chief Roy Wasden, Weed and Seed Program Director Cindy Rhea, and Pastor Wayne Bridegroom of Central Baptist Church.

Mark Mittleberg Seminar

Mark Mittleberg previews his "Becoming a Contagious Christian" seminar in Modesto on February 2 and 3 (Big Valley Grace, $10/ person, call Carla at 209-571-4337)

Rolling Thunder 012207

Be inspired by the story of "Rolling Thunder" ministries, making a huge impact in the homeless park population!

Putting the "C" into YMCA!

Putting the "C" into YMCA! A great interview with Stanislaus County YMCA CEO Steve Smith, and AVC volunteer/YMCA member Kathi Pronk!