Salt and Light in the Marketplace!

Business people in the marketplace share God's blessings on their lives, and the importance of responding to God's call to "use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms"!
Guests: Pete Bakker (COIT), Georgia Chapman (Special Days), Pat Chavez (Quality Communications), Dr. Robert Chin (Cornerstone Family Medical Practice), John Evans (Evans Companies), Larry Koch (PMZ Realty).

2006 Family Christmas Special!

AVC's 206 Lighthouse Live Family Christmas Special!
Exceptional Christmas music, plus a special visit with Central Valley broadcasting legend Marty Lanser (of "Flying Blind Traffic"), and the Christmas Story from Luke 2!

Missionary Todd Hunnicutt from Slovenia!

Visiting from his mission field in Slovenia, Todd Hunnicutt joins us to explore the deep need for the Gospel in this former part of Yugoslavia, how God is using Todd's experience with the Church of Modesto (Mission Greater Modesto) to help promote the unified body of Christ dynamic, and how we can pray for and support the missionary work in Slovenia!

Healing Processes from Domestic Violence

Hope for women who are victims of domestic violence, and how the church can help in better ways! How to recognize symptoms you might not readily identify; resources for both the victim and abuser; Biblical principles to consider; "do's and dont's" for helping victims. Features special guests Kristin De Araujo from Haven Women's Center, and Gaylene Terry from First Baptist Church, Modesto.

Life After Life Sentence: God's Grace at Work

Hear one of our most poignant broadasts...Life After Life (Sentence). The stories of two women--abused as children, accessories to homicide as adults, both given life sentences in prison. BUT then, Jesus touched down in their lives behind the prison walls, and they are now free women--free from the prison walls, and experiencing incredible freedom in Christ! **** WARNING: Parental Advisory--This program contains low-key but honest discussions of violent crimes and sexual abuse. Not recommended for children. ****

Thanksgiving Stories from the Front Lines!

Our Thanksgiving Special features volunteers, the people they serve, and great stories from the unknown heroes who serve in the name of Christ!

"KARRES" A Special Resource!

Hope for dedicated grandpas, grandmas, aunts, and uncles who are raising relatives' children with special needs! "KARRES" provides group support from people who understand! A great resource to hear about, no matter where you live!

The Vine House Story

Hear the story of "The Vine House", an urban ministry through LifeWind (Medical Ambassadors) in the heart of a heavy drug, gang, and prostitution area. We learn about respecting the neighborhood, "fitting in", becoming good neighbors to deeply hurting people, and bringing the Gospel in meaningful ways! Also hear the testimony of Bob Hicks--a life transformed by Christ! Guests: Cheryl Van Horn, Bob Hicks.

Resources for Marriage! (Building, Healing, Restoring)

Lighthouse Live presents an honest look at marriage today, resources to help build strong marriages, and a special segment on Christ-centered hope for couples who must deal with the trials and tribulations of adultery.

Guests: Jim Steward, founder of the Stanislaus County Healthy Marriage Coalition; Dr. Joseph Hernandez, Clinical Psychologist; and Gary and Mona Shriver, authors of "Unfaithful" and founders of Hope and Healing Ministries.

Every Day Counts! (In School!)

Every Day Counts! It's a campaign to keep children and teens in school, with at least 95% attendance. Promoting attendance as "your job--be there!", Every Day Counts also provides a great opportunity for the faith-based community to volunteer! Guests: Jane Johnston, Jim Pfaff, and Danielle Jones from Stanislaus County Office of Education and Modesto City Schools!

God's Amazing Plan for Change! Part 2

God's Amazing Plan for Healthy Change: Part TWO with special guest Dr.
Jim Henman, author of "Who's Really Driving Your Bus?". God is deep
and simple, yet we make him superficial and complex. We try to make
him superficial, then we wonder why His plan isn't working through us!
Join us as we pry off the superficial super-spirituality, and look
at the real stuff of being in a personal relationship with Christ!

God's Amazing Plan for Healthy Change! with Dr. Jim Henman

God's Amazing Plan for Healthy Change: Part One with special guest Dr. Jim Henman, author of "Who's Really Driving Your Bus?". God is deep and simple, yet we make him superficial and complex. We try to make him superficial, then we wonder why His plan isn't working through us! Join us as we pry off the superficial super-spirituality, and look at the real stuff of being in a personal relationship with Christ!

Hope for Teens--How Parents Deal with Teen Addictions

"I was looking for help for my son...I felt a lot of shame...I was desperate...I didn't know what to do...What do you do after doing all the loving things?" Christian family. Parents doing the right thing. And a son who immersed himself into the drug culture. Prodigal Sons and Daughters was there to provide understanding, and Bible-based tools to provide HOPE! "I learned I wasn't alone!" Guests: Ken and Jane Meuers, Anthony, Linda, and Lucy. A "must listen" for parents, teens, and people who want to make a difference!

Keeping Seniors Healthy--FREE Resources!

Keeping seniors healthy and active is our focus this week, with guests from the Area Agency on Aging, and the upcoming Healthy Aging Summit, complete with flu shots, and health screening tests! Guests: Star Carson-Clearey, Carolyn Hill, and Margie Palomino.

Marriage Mentoring Ministries!

Open the door to great new marriage resources, from premarital mentoring to the top blending family ministries! Learn how to harness the power of marriage mentors--regular folks prepared with great training. Our guests are Pastors Ron McLain and Danny Sotelo from Marriage Mentoring Ministries in Fresno!

Lives Saved, Eternities Changed!

Young women seeking genuine love and hope find an oasis at the Modesto Pregnancy Center. Hear "Whitney's" touching story about her healing some 20 years after an abortion--because a loving woman connected with her at the Center!

Emergency!

Disasters--the news is filled with them, and new threats, natural and man-made, face us more and more. Now, hear from top emergency managers as they encourage believers to step out and prepare themselves and their neighborhoods, to survive the next emergency! Guests: Chief Gary Hinshaw, Chief Russ Richards, Dale Butler, Pastor Buddy Gray, Jim Money from the American Red Cross, and David Jones.

Recognizing/Preventing Elder Abuse

Recognize the signs of elder abuse, know what to do, learn about resources to protect our seniors with representatives from SEAPA (Stanislaus Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance). Guests: Tammy Menezes and Monic Ramos.

Helping the Homeless--Community Resources

Parterships in the community help provide shelter, food, and other life-resources to the homeless--great stories from the front lines! Guests: Niki Lane (Director Modesto Homeless Shelter), Paul Hewitt (Compassionate Care Network), and Lee Ockey (AVC Volunteer).

Partnerships Free House-Bound People!

An exciting partnership between community organizations and business provides freedom for house-bound disabled and elderly people! Guests: Society for the Handicapped in Stanislaus County and GMS Metals in Turlock.