Mike's Minute #09: Resolutions?

Antidote for New Year's Resolutions!

Mike's Minute #08

Merry Christmas to all who serve all year round, by loving your neighbor as yourself!

Mike's Minute #07: Graffiti Wipeout!

Mike's Minute #07: Junior Highers Serve the Community!

Sacrificial Giving

Community gems Ruby Kennedy and her son, Gardol Wilson, unpack what it means to give...the sacrificial giving that reflects the very character of God. (Buckle your seatbelts for a wild ride in this no-holds-barred look at offering ourselves as living sacrifices).

Mike's Minute: Serving=Health!

Evidence that serving others creates healthier lives!

Truth About Addictions

The truth about addictions, and the incredible resources Prodigal Sons and Daughters in Turlock has to help turn lives around! Special Guests: Mike Hibdon, Acting Director; Dennis Sagmiller, and "Kay" and "Joy". Website: www.prodigalsonsanddaughters.org; Phone 209- 634-3538.

Mike's Minute #05 Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving wishes from Dr. Robert Chin, Michael Douglass, Elaine Harlan, Al Ramsey, and Dr. Jim Henman, and from Advancing Vibrant Communities!

Dealing with Holiday Hurts

Therapist, psychologist and author Dr. Jim Henman joins us for an extraordinary unpacking of deep hurts that affect so many during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's season, as well as tremendous insights PTSD issues for veterans of different eras. Link to "Another Blue Christmas" mentioned is http://www.cairforyou.com/Articles/Another_Blue_Christmas.htm; Dr. Henman's website is http://www.cairforyou.com

Stacey and the Angel

A simple act of kindness! Stacey's Story!

Red Shield: Capts. Martin and Tory Ross

In-depth look at the incredible resources and services available through the Salvation Army Red Shield in Modesto! Special Guests: Captains/Pastors Martin and Tory Ross

Mike's Minute #03 Veterans Day

Interview with community catalyst Ruby Kennedy...deeper appreciation for Veterans' Day!

Mike's Minute Episode 03

Veteran's Day--Interview with community catalyst Ruby Kennedy

Reaching to the Least of These...

Inspiring look at passionate hearts to reach those being released from prison, and the challenge to the 21st Century body of Christ. Special Guests: Pastor/Chaplain Michael Atinsky, Joseph Cabral, and Marty Lanser.

Mike's Minute AVC Episode 02

Featuring "Choose Civility" initiative by Stanislaus County Office of Education, and interview with Superintendent Tom Changnon

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Of Cowboys, Cults and Chaplains

Incredible and poignant interview with pastor and author Dave Broyles of Ceres Christian Church (have tissues handy...). Dave shares his heart about the homegoing of his wife Pam and daughter Christyl several years ago, his upcoming book ("Conspiracy of the Gods: The Dark Secrets of the Inner Circle"), his role as pastor, as law enforcement chaplain, and his previous books about the cowboy era.

Vision Impaired Support!

Great hope for the blind, and those facing loss of sight! Marty Lanser and John Brooks from Visual Impaired Persons Support in Modesto are our special guests! Website: www.vhips.com

Navigating Anxious Times/Dr. Jim Henman

Dr. Jim Henman joins us in a Spirit-led journey into the angst of our present time. Watch for this quote: "Success...letting God love other people through me!" Great medicine for our times. See Dr. Henman's website www.cairforyou.com

Alliances and the Latino Emergency Council

Great insights into the unique and highly effective alliances formed through the Latino Emergency Council in Stanislaus County, and the recent conference with FEMA in Washington, D.C. Special guests Yamilet Valladolid and Balvino Irizarry join co-hosts Elaine Harlan and Pastor Michael Douglass.

Phoenix Partnership!

We celebrate AVC's partnership with the University of Phoenix, with special guests Carlos Flores (Campus College Chair for the College of Social Sciences), Amanda Moghadas (Lead Faculty Area Chair), and new graduates with Bachelor's Degrees, Hope Knittel and Katrina Morris!

Rising Hope!

State Parole Agents Gary Byrd and Wayne Davison provide incredible insights into the dynamic PACT (Parole and Community Team) program, which brings new hope to parolees and their families through community partnerships!

Airport 2011 Promo

Invitation to AVC's Final Airport Neighborhood Clean-Up!

Humble Heroes!

Mandy was leaving a restaurant for kids, something told her to tarry a bit. Shortly, she found herself administering CPR to a baby who had stopped breathing. Mandy was later honored by the American Red Cross as a Hero, and she is our special guest tonight with husband, Pastor Dana Crocker!

Help Us Help Others

Advancing Vibrant Communities requests your help so that we can continue helping others in need through volunteer services, "one act of kindness at a time!"

Nineveh Outreach!

Inspiring visit with Tom and Julie Calton from Nineveh outreach ministries...an amazing series of stories of God's faithfulness to provide for needs, when we make ourselves available to serve (here and overseas!)

Young Servant Hearts!

Incredible testimonies from young servant hearts--teens who have fully embraced Jesus' command to "love your neighbor as yourself", from painting out gang graffiti to serving the needy in the Dominican Republic! Special Guests: Teacher, Duranda Marchell, and student/servants "Mari" and "Megan"!

Deep Love: Foster Parents Extraordinaire!

This incredible broadcast brings you the story of 16 yr. old Nick, and foster parent Sylvia Rodrigues...a heart-warming story of 10 years of loving, and the dynamic lives that have been launched into the world! Special Guests: Sylvia Rodrigues, and "Nick"

Cultural Fusion!

Exciting vision about to be realized through a "cultural fusion" of the arts to glorify God in the Greater Modesto area! Hear the details of the first concert coming up August 22nd, and how it all came about with special guests Gardol Wilson and Everett Hunter (for details: 209-524-1124 http://www.everetthunter.com)

Principles of Healthy Change: Dr. Jim Henman

Deep conversations about the nature of God, forgiveness, our perceptual filters, pain, and how God heals through the process of healthy change! Guest: Dr. Jim Henman! Jim's website:http://www.cairforyou.com

Journey to Kenya!

Heart-warming story of the Kjeldgaard Family of 10 (eight children, two parents!), responding to God's call over a period of years to fund children's and widow's ministries with a huge family carnival, culminating now in the family of ten heading for a year ministry opportunity with Agape Children's Ministry! Watch their blog at www.ten2Kenya.com!

July 20 Fundraiser!

Join us July 20 for lunch, and the Modesto Mayoral Candidate forum!

Transforming Power

Up against it? At the end of your rope? Seeking hope? Spend a few minutes with Ruby Kennedy, 75 years young and a powerhouse for Christ, speaking wisdom from experience...attesting to the Transforming Power of humble faith!

Radical Transformation

We take the gloves off and jump into God's realm of the miraculous, as Jesus takes the upside down lives of deeply hurting people, and creates radical transformations...WHEN we're ready and available to serve! Special Guests: Dr. Wayna Pritchett and Janet Wright.

Agape Children's Ministry

The incredible work being done in Kenya through Agape Children's Ministry! Special Guests: Steve and Dianne Warn (http://www.agapechildren.org)

Agape’s mission may be summed up in four words: rescue, redeem, rehabilitate, and reintegrate. We must first rescue the child from the life-threatening dangers of the streets. There they are victims of violence, physical abuse, malnutrition, and disease. Malaria and illnesses caused by eating rotten food from garbage bins and drinking contaminated water are common among street children. Many boys turn to sniffing glue in order to numb their minds and escape their loneliness and fear. Sadly, continued use of glue can cause irreversible brain damage.

As part of their rescue, we address their physical needs by providing a safe place to live, clothes, nutritious meals, and necessary medical care. We also seek to deal with their emotional and psychological needs. Agape provides an atmosphere of love and acceptance, where every boy is taught he is God’s unique and valued child. We share the life-changing message of the Gospel with them. As they come to know and experience Christ’s love and forgiveness (redeem), emotional wounds heal—hope and purpose are restored.

Principles of Healthy Change!

Dr. Jim Henman joins us for a deep and probing look at the Principles of Healthy Change, and the core issue of who we really are! (Dr. Henman is the author of "Who's Really Driving Your Bus", and has a counseling/therapist practice here in Modesto. See his website at http://www.cairforyou.com)

None Forgotten/Sober Living!

A fun yet poignant visit with good friend Gardol Wilson, CEO of the None Forgotten/Sober Living Homes in Modesto! Inspirational for all who long to help folks with addictions, and/or coming out of prison!

87 and Going Strong for the Lord!

Jackie's Story: She's 87, legally blind, a product of an abused childhood, and yet she radiates the love of God, and will lift anyone's spirit! Meet Jackie, and hear "Jackie's Story!" Special Guests: Jacquelina Amaral, Oran Woods.

Miracles in Cambodia

A heart-tugging look at the amazing work God is doing in Cambodia, including new lives snatched from the darkness of child trafficking and the plight of orphans. Special Guest: Wilma Mishler of Sunbeam Kids International and On the Frontline Ministries (http://www.sunbeamkidsinternational.org) 209-576-0767

Beyond Salvation

Responding to the Risen Christ! MORE than just getting saved and calling it done! Pastors Ross Briles, Michael Douglass and Co-Host Elaine Harlan dig deep into Isaiah, the words of Christ, and a humble, honest, convicting look at what our Western Christian lifestyles may be missing "Beyond Salvation!"

Abundant Life for the Blind!

The voice of "Flying Blind Traffic" in California's Central Valley, Marty Lanser, and Jon Brooks, the Operations Director of Vision Impaired Persons Support (VIPS) join us for an inspiring, upbeat immersion into the world of the visually impaired, and the wonderful resources that are available for positive life-change today. VIPS website: http://www.vhips.com

Why God? Why do bad things happen?

It's the penetrating question: Why God? Why does God allow bad things to happen to us? We go beyond the "pat" Christianese response, and dig deep into the depths of the issue with Dr. Jim Henman! Visit Dr. Henman's helpful resources at http://www.cairforyou.com

Joey's Story

Two minutes of your time, for "Joey's Story"...gang graffiti...a humble heart...Jesus is there!

India and the Cost of Following Christ

Our special guest tonight: Dr. Michael Wright, international missionary of reconciliation, pastor to pastors, therapist, and pastor of the Turlock Community Fellowship. Honest talk about what it means to take up your cross to follow Christ; and Michael's incredible God-missions in southern India.

Hope for Seniors and Care Givers!

Great News, Great Hope for Seniors and Caregivers, Alzheimer's patients and families!

Quality of life-preserving resources ready to help, with special guests Jill Erickson (Area Agency on Aging), and Tom Truax (CEO, Doctors Medical Center Foundation)!

New Life, New Hope!

This broadcast is all about HOPE and NEW LIVES for ex-felons and released prisoners! First-hand accounts of how compassion, commitment, and God's healing are turning former prisoners into productive, life-giving human lighthouses! Special Guests: Wayne Davison (State Parole Agent) from Parole and Community Team (PACT); and Marvin Langford, Jeanette George, and Sandra Chapman from "Second Blessings!". One of our most inspirational, encouraging programs ever!

Choose Civility! with Tom Changnon

Choose Civility! Tom Changnon, Superintendent of the Stanislaus County Office of Education, joins us to share new updates and stories about the Choose Civility initiative that is spreading throughout all of Stanislaus County. See this website for resources: www.stancoe.org/civility or call 209-238-1711.

Michael McManus Comments

Michael McManus, syndicated Ethics and Religion Columnist, encouraged pastors to adopt a Greater Modesto Community Marriage Policy in 1986--he sends a message to Modesto area pastors upon the 25th Anniversary of the first Community Marriage Policy in the nation!

Dr. Jim Talley

Dr. Jim Talley, author of the original Greater Modesto Community Marriage Policy (1986) sends a message to Modesto area pastors upon the 25th Anniversary of the first Community Marriage Policy in the nation!

020711 Hope and Healing

Hope and Healing from Infidelity--a very hope-filled and honest look at the real hope God provides for couples seeking to heal from adultery. Gary and Mona Shriver are our guests from Hope and Healing Ministries! www.hopeandhealing.us 209-667-5012

Ministry to the Sikhs: Wilson Koppula!

The incredible story of Wilson Koppula's family--stories of missionaries, orphans, Sikhs, and an airplane heading for a crash in the Sahara Desert! Hear Wilson's story here, as well as thought-provoking insights into cross-cultural ministry efforts! Wilson can be reached at 209-261-0547

Delta Blood Bank: Life Giving Service!

Blood banks--life-giving organizations! We visit with Annie Stevens (Marketing Director) and Michelle Mills (Director of Community Development) of Delta Blood bank, with an insightful (and at times lively!) look at the need, the response, and the blessing of our support of blood banks!

Images of Grace

We celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a poignant visit with Pastors Charlie Crane (author of "Images of a Black Father"), Darryl Fair, and Ross Briles; delving into the oppression Pastor Crane experienced as a youth and young adult, and the conversion experience and life-change that set him on a life-long course as a shepherd; and city-reaching wisdom from Darryl Fair and Ross Briles. This is one of our highlight broadcasts!

YWAM/Chris Whitler

The real stuff of being salt and light...building relationships in the streets! Our special guest is Chris Whitler from Youth With a Mission Modesto--covering the radical importance of building relationships, to training youth, to YWAM efforts to mitigate slavery trafficking of children. AND...Chris sings two original songs!