Renewal Radio Audio CD 2007

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Here are the full descriptions of each week's topics

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Topic for Week of 12/3/07
Christ in the Feast of Hanukkah

This week on Renewal you'll meet a Jewish believer who will help us understand a special Jewish holiday called Hanukkah. Gene and his special guest will explore the Jewish heart of Christianity in Hanukkah. Over the years, Jewish people have survived every form of persecution, every effort to wipe them off the face of the earth. But in the Scriptures, God made a promise to Abraham that He would never forsake His people and God has never forgotten His promise.
We're rapidly approaching Christmas--a day we set aside to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. But do you realize that there is a Jewish feast that coincides with this time of the year? It's called Hanukkah--the Festival of Lights.

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Topic for Week of 11/26/07
Wise Men Still Seek Him

As we look forward to celebrating the birth of Christ, our host and teacher on Renewal, Dr. Gene Getz, will be bringing a message entitled "Wise Men Still Seek Him." The Wise Men had a supernatural experience when they discovered that Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem. Becoming a Christian is a supernatural experience. That's why it's called the new birth--being born again. This week Gene will be sharing with us what really happened when the Wise Men came to see Jesus Christ.

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Topic for Week of 11/19/07
Joseph

Trust is one of the most significant ingredients in all human relationships. This week on Renewal our host, Dr. Gene Getz, brings us an exciting Bible study in the life of Joseph--that Old Testament great. Gene will be sharing exciting segments from the life of Joseph and how he once again learned to trust his brothers. We'll also learn some life changing principles that grow out of this Old Testament story.

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Topic for Week of 11/12/07
Following God to Mexico

The apostle Paul once wrote--"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation...." What does it mean to be a new creation? This week on Renewal you'll hear how one man stepped out in faith--and how God stepped in to his life to help him in a rather difficult situation. You'll also hear three remarkable stories of little children who were abandoned and abused--and because of people who cared, their lives are an amazing testimony to God's grace. Join our host, Dr. Gene Getz and his special guest and see how God works through people to touch the lives of other who need to experience God's love.

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Topic for Week of 11/5/07
The Faces of Grief

Sometime in our life we will all face grief--an intense emotion that we all have to work through with each loss. But have you ever met someone who has gone through a significant loss in their life--but their face says that this isn't real? This kind of reaction is normal--some call it denial. All this week on Renewal our host, Dr. Gene Getz, will have a conversation with his special guest who has experienced the many faces of grief through the loss of her husband at a relatively young age. Join us as they discuss the many faces of grief.

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Topic for Week of 10/29/07
Disillusionment

Have you ever met someone who has become terribly disillusioned with Christianity because they have a false view of God...and what He really promises in Scripture? Perhaps that describes you! Join us all this week as our host, Dr. Gene Getz, and his special guest share how this kind of disillusionment caused him to walk away from God for twenty years. Join us on Renewal as we unfold a story of God's amazing grace.

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Topic for Week of 10/22/07
Surviving Infidelity

It's no secret that divorce is on the increase in our culture. Some say that one out of two marriages will come unraveled--which is a tragic statistic. But seldom do we hear about restoration--especially after divorce has taken place. This week on Renewal you'll hear one of these stories--demonstrating that there is hope in spite of failure. Join our host, Dr. Gene Getz, as he talks with a couple who divorced and then remarried and today are helping other couples develop strong marriages.

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10/15/07


Topic for Week of 10/15/07
Joy in the Mourning

All of us face questions in our own hearts and minds when we lose a loved one. But have you ever faced the challenge to forgive someone who carelessly caused the death of a loved one? This week on Renewal our host, Dr. Gene Getz, will be talking to our special guest who not only lost her parents--but also two brothers and a sister all at the same time in a horrible car accident--all because of a foolish decision a driver made in a blinding snowstorm. Join us as she shares her own experience with forgiveness.

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10/8/07


Topic for Week of 10/8/07
Learning about Lou Gehrig's Disease

Many of us have heard of Lou Gehrig's disease--also called ALS. A diagnosis of ALS is followed by the deterioration of the body in the coming months and years. Patients soon lose their ability to work and maintain financial independence. This week on Renewal we will be talking with a very special man named Paul Lanier. For over 10 years he has suffered from Lou Gehrig's disease. Because of God's sovereign grace combined with the wonderful support of family and friends, Paul is still able to communicate with the help of a computer. In fact, he painstakingly wrote a book that tells his story entitled "A Change in the Flight Plan"--a book about his relationship with God and things he discovered in the Bible.

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10/1/07


Topic for Week of 10/1/07
Trick or Treat?

Many questions have been raised about Halloween. Should Christians participate in Halloween? Should we simply ignore it? Should we vigorously attack it? What should our attitude be towards Halloween? This week on Renewal we'll be looking at the history of Halloween and the biblical principles involved for the believer regarding our participation in the annual festivities. What should Christian parents be weighing in their minds as they decide if their children should participate and, if so, to what degree? Join our host, Dr. Gene Getz, on Renewal as Gene shows us what the Bible says about this issue.

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9/24/07


Topic for Week of 9/24/07
Addictions

What does a wife or husband do when a mate is trapped in an addiction? What if you're both in a key leadership role in your local church? "Deep down I always wanted help. I just didn't know how to get past the pride, the shame, and the guilt." These are the words of our guest on Renewal all this week. But underneath the pressure of alcoholism there lay yet another secret--the secret that continued to drive this man's drinking. Join our host, Dr. Gene Getz this week on Renewal for this incredible story.

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9/17/07


Topic for Week of 9/17/07
Lord, Help My Unbelief

What is it like to be a homegrown atheist--a person whose country denies the existence of God? God uses a variety of ways to convince people He exists and has a plan for our lives. This week on Renewal our host, Dr. Gene Getz is talking with a husband and wife--two people who grew up in Mainland China believing there is no God! They were atheists. But then they came to America, met some Christians--and the husband began to simply read the Bible. They asked God--if He existed--to answer a very specific prayer. God did answer that prayer. Join us this week for this incredible story--two former atheists who are now leading other atheists to a faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

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9/10/07


Topic for Week of 9/10/07
God's Loving Discipline

How do you get inside a teenager who is in rebellion--experiencing hurt and anger--and engaging in behaviors that are the opposite of what they've been taught? What happens when this anger intensifies because of disillusionment and feelings of abandonment? Join our host on Renewal, Dr. Gene Getz, and his special guest as she shares her incredible story-a story of guilt and the impact of sin on a young girl's life. You'll also hear an incredible story of forgiveness and restoration in Jesus Christ.

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9/3/07


Topic for Week of 9/3/07
Unusual Conversions to Christ

What would it be like to grow up in a home...and a culture...where you were taught there is no God--that we've evolved from lower forms of life? What chance would you have to come to know the truth? Join our host, Dr. Gene Getz, and his special guests as they share two remarkable stories of being brought up under Communism in the former Soviet Union. They were both atheists but God had a plan to bring them together to serve Him as husband and wife--a team reaching others with the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Week of 8/27/07
Jonathan's Journey

"Even before he was born, Jonathan was not like other children." He was very different from his four brothers and sisters. Little Jonathan was born with severe physical and mental disabilities and knows he's different from other children. But in one extraordinary evening he discovers that he's no different from anyone else when it comes to receiving God's gifts. Join us this week on Renewal as our host, Dr. Gene Getz, talks with Katherine Bell, author of a book entitled Jonathan's Journey--a story of a little boy who was born severely handicapped.

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8/20/07


Topic for Week of 8/20/07
Skeptic Turned Believer

How do you talk about Jesus with people who are skeptics or who don't believe Jesus is the son of God? We talk with our friends about Buddha, Mohammed, Confucius and other religious figures without fear. Why not Jesus? Perhaps it's because He claimed to be the Son of God and we know people will react differently when we mention Him. This week on Renewal we've invited a skeptic turned true believer as our special guest. Join our host, Dr. Gene Getz, and his guest--a former hard-core skeptic--as they tell you how to talk with those who do not believe.

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8/13/07


Topic for Week of 8/13/07
Remarkable Grace

This week on Renewal we will be unfolding a marvelous story of how God redeems people from a life of sin--and then uses them to help others avoid the same pitfalls. You will hear an incredible story of family abuse--but you'll also hear about God's saving grace. When Paul wrote to the Galatians, he described in rather graphic detail the acts of the sinful nature. What he painted with these words is not a pretty picture, but they are a reality--even in our culture today. This couple survived the evil in this world to become a dynamic witness together of God's grace in spite of their past.

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8/6/07


Topic for Week of 8/6/07
When He Leaves

After being married for 20 years or more, Kari West and Noelle Quinn were stunned and horrified to learn that their Christian husbands were living a secret lifestyle--deeply involved in pornography and multiple affairs, lies, and deceit. This week on Renewal our host, Dr. Gene Getz, and his special guests, will be discussing pornography and how its widespread use is destroying our marriages. Now that pornography can easily be accessed in the privacy of our homes, 40 million Americans admit to viewing it on TV or online. Join us this week for a look at this very relevant topic.

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7/30/07


Topic for Week of 7/30/07
Letters from Dad

Someone has said--"The linking of generations, the historical lineage of family, the sharing of love...give purpose to life." This week on Renewal you'll hear some very encouraging stories--and particularly how a ministry--"Letters from Dad"--is impacting family relationships in an incredible way. Join our host on Renewal, Dr. Gene Getz and his special guest and hear how you can make memories that you can't afford to be without.

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7/23/07


Topic for Week of 7/23/07
How Not to Treat Your Wife

One of the great challenges many husbands face is understanding feelings in their wives. This week on Renewal you'll hear the remarkable story of a husband who had no clue how to relate to his wife's feelings. In fact, he virtually ignored them...and it got him--and her into serious trouble. Sound familiar?

The apostle Peter wrote, "Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers." This week you will hear from a husband who violated this principle in Scripture--for nearly twenty years in his marriage--but when he began to practice what Peter taught, it changed his life, his wife's life--and his marriage.

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7/16/07


Topic for Week of 7/16/07
Renewing the Forgotten

Imagine if you can, removing all aspects of your identity and living among homeless people, just to get to know their world so you can minister to them more effectively. This is exactly what happened to our special guest this week on Renewal. Join us this week as our guest, Arloa Sutter, shares about her work with the forgotten people on the streets of Chicago. You'll hear a remarkable story of compassion and God's amazing grace as she shares her real life story of life among the homeless.

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7/9/07


Topic for Week of 7/9/07
When Death Seems Senseless

All this week our host, Dr. Gene Getz, is talking with a pastor and his wife who faced an incredible test of faith when their daughter and their daughter's fiance were mercilessly murdered on a beach on the west coast. They will share how Christians can experience unusual comfort in the midst of tragedy that is definitely related to God's supernatural grace. Your heart will be challenged--and encouraged.

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7/2/07


Topic for Week of 7/2/07
Answering a Child's Hardest Question

Facing death and knowing what lies beyond is often difficult to explain, especially to children. Join our host, Dr. Gene Getz, and his special guest who has authored a book entitled, You Are You Forever--How to Answer a Child's Hardest Question. Our guest lost her own young son in a tragic accident, but went on to help his closest friend understand what happens when a Christian dies. Join us all this week on Renewal as they discuss how to minister to children who are facing difficulties in their lives.

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6/25/07


Topic for Week of 6/25/07
Roses in December

What do you do when you lose two children shortly after giving birth--and then lose your son at age 17 in a tragic car accident? Our special guest all this week knows the tremendous sorrows, struggles and questions that come with the death of a loved one. How can we relate to those who've experienced tragic loss? You'll want to join Dr. Gene Getz and his special guest all this week on Renewal to hear firsthand from a wife and mother who lost her teenage son when he was hit by a drunk driver. Join us this week on Renewal for her amazing story of God's grace.

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6/18/07


Topic for Week of 6/18/07
Ministering to Prisoners

In 1977 there were 19,600 inmates in California. In 1998 the number jumped to nearly 160,000--an increase of well over 1000%. This is happening all over our country--so much so that our prison systems are unable to house sentenced criminals. This week on Renewal our host, Dr. Gene Getz will be talking with men who have entered this mission field to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. And what an incredible experience to see a man on death row weep over his sins and then weep for joy because he knows he can face eternity without fear.

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6/11/07


Topic for Week of 6/11/07
Fathers and Daughters

This week we're talking about fathers and daughters...a very important relationship that certainly can impact a woman's life. Today our children are growing up in a much different world--particularly in terms of sexual attitudes and activities prior to marriage. As an earthly father, have you ever stopped to think that your children's view of God as a heavenly father is in many respects their view of you? That's an awesome thought. Join our host, Dr. Gene Getz, and his special guests as they take a look at the father-daughter relationship and how it can impact a woman's life--the rest of her life!

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6/4/07


Topic for Week of 6/4/07
What the Bible Really Says About Faith

In today's culture we hear so much about the importance of having faith. This week on Renewal our host, Dr. Gene Getz, discusses what the biblical writers really meant when they wrote about the importance of faith. Are you sure--if you died this very moment--you'd spend eternity with Jesus Christ? Join us on Renewal as Gene and his special guest help you to clearly see with the eyes of faith the truth about Jesus Christ.

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5/28/07


Topic for Week of 5/28/07
The Cuba Experience--From Voodoo to Victory

This week on Renewal is a very special one for our host, Dr. Gene Getz. He recently had the wonderful opportunity to go to Cuba with a group of friends and while there he interviewed several Christians who will be sharing their unusual stories with us. Join us as Gene shares how God used their struggles and problems to bring them to Jesus Christ and how they are bringing others to Christ even in the midst of a very prominent religious movement in Cuba called Santeria--a mixture of spiritism and voodoo.

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5/21/07


Topic for Week of 5/21/07
Who Am I?

Have you ever been confused about your identity in Christ? Have you ever wondered what makes life significant and where you fit in? When we lose our sense of self, we often look in all the wrong places for happiness--and we'll never find fulfillment unless we follow God's path for us. Join us this week on Renewal as our host, Dr. Gene Getz, and his special guests address some of these topics in a dynamic series of programs entitled "Who Am I?"

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5/14/07


Topic for Week of 5/14/07
Mothers and Sons

One of the greatest challenges a woman faces in life is to be a mother--especially to be the kind of mother she wants to be for her sons. But how many couples do you know who are getting married and then are facing the challenge of blending families? This is a challenging task--especially for mothers. We've devoted this week on Renewal to talking to mothers and sons and our special guests discuss what it takes to be a successful mother and the challenges of building this relationship.

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5/7/07


Topic for Week of 5/7/07
A Hindu's Journey to Christ

Can you imagine being brought up in an environment where you worshipped various gods--even bowing down to idols! You had never heard about Jesus Christ. Most of us who have grown up in Christian homes cannot identify with a pagan altar in our home--a place where a father, mother and children bow down to various gods. Our special guest this week on Renewal at one point in his life bowed down twice a day to what he believed was the god of education, the god of wealth, the god of health and the god of power. But when he became a Christian, he was rejected and asked to leave home because his decision for Christ brought shame to his Hindu family. Join us on Renewal this week to hear more of God's wonderful redemptive work in the life of an entire Hindu family.

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4/30/07


Topic for Week of 4/30/07
Surviving Cancer

All of us face various crises in our lives. But what if you were told you only had days--weeks at the most--to live? Cancer has spread throughout your body. What would you do? It's relatively easy to tell people to trust God--to have faith--when we're passing on information to people who are hurting. But it's a different story when we're the ones facing the challenge to believe God when we are experiencing the same hurt and pain. This week on Renewal our host, Dr. Gene Getz, talks with a man who faced that very situation in his own life. The doctor gave him a week to live--but God obviously had other plans. Join us as we unfold this amazing story of a pastor who experienced healing in an unusual way.

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4/23/07


Topic for Week of 4/23/07
Beyond the Norm

Business ethics that reflect Christian values

Down through the centuries God has been in the business of transforming people's lives and He often uses difficult moments in our lives to get our attention. This week on Renewal you'll hear a man reflect on his growing up years lived outside the will of God and then how he encountered the message of Christ's love and forgiveness. Today he helps lead one of the most successful businesses in today's market place--Interstate Batteries. Join our host, Dr. Gene Getz, and his special guest, Norm Miller, and discover some practical things Norm has done to incorporate Christian values into his large and growing company.

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4/16/07


Topic for Week of 4/16/07
Heart Stirring Stories of Love

Finding hope in the midst of heartbreak

Nothing grips the human heart like a tragedy that strikes an innocent child--in this case a twenty-one month old little girl--the victim of a car crash. Yes, Laura still lives--but was seriously brain damaged and still suffers the consequences today. This week on Renewal you will hear the story of a mother who was so depressed and heartbroken she wanted to pull the plug on the life-support system that kept her little girl alive. What's more, she was tempted to take her own life. Join our host, Dr. Gene Getz, and his special guest this week on Renewal to hear this remarkable story.

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4/9/07


Topic for Week of 4/9/07
Saved Graciously

Focusing on Jesus Christ--not the failings of others

What's it like to become disillusioned with Christianity because a spiritual leader violated God's moral laws? And what would it take to rebuild your trust--especially when you left the church environment because of Christians who profess one thing and live something else? All this week on Renewal we will be sharing a remarkable life-changing story--a wife who had not been in church for fifteen years and her husband who was a part of a religious group that based their eternal life on good works. Join our host, Dr. Gene Getz, and his special guests for the answers to these questions. You'll also hear how their life now focuses on Jesus Christ--not the failings of others.

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4/2/07


Topic for Week of 4/2/07
Agnosticism to Faith

Reaching our culture with truth

What is the difference between an agnostic and an atheist? This week on Renewal our guest--a former agnostic--will explain the difference and you'll discover that God often works in ways that are beyond our comprehension. You'll hear the story of a man who didn't really believe in God--at least he was agnostic. But in a very unusual way he came to believe in the God of the Bible. Today we live in a postmodern culture--a culture where many young people believe that you have your truth and they have theirs. How can we reach this generation with what we believe is the truth--as it's revealed in the Bible? Join us this week for a story that God is using to reach the postmodern mind.

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3/26/07


Topic for Week of 3/26/07
Someone I Love is Gay

Choosing a homosexual lifestyle

What if one of your sons came home from college and announced that he had chosen a homosexual lifestyle? As a parent, how would you feel and what would you do? This week on Renewal our host Dr. Gene Getz talks with a mother who had that very experience. Then one day after fifteen years of separation you hear he is dying of AIDS and would like to come home! Join us this week on Renewal as we unfold this very painful--but ultimately victorious story!

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3/19/07


Topic for Week of 3/19/07
God's Peace in a Winter of Distress

Trusting God when we don't understand

One of the most painful and traumatic experiences in life is being informed that something has gone wrong in a pregnancy. There are times in life when we must by faith trust God when we don't understand. We must pray and ask Him for grace to face these troubles triumphantly. All this week on Renewal you'll meet a couple, and their parents, who received this kind of report. How did this family handle this bad news? Join our host, Dr. Gene Getz as he visits with these parents and grandparents who faced this troubling challenge and certainly some emotional suffering.

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3/12/07


Topic for Week of 3/19/07
Being "Lost"

Pointing people to Jesus Christ

Have you ever been lost and didn't know it? You thought you knew where you were going, but you took a wrong turn somewhere. You stopped for directions and were given so much information that you were more confused than you were before you asked? Or, have you ever lost something and panicked? This week on Renewal our host, Dr. Gene Getz, and his special guest will be discussing the value we place on what we've lost. The degree to which we search out lost people may reveal the value we put on their lostness--or how important it is to us to show them the way to eternal life.

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3/5/07


Topic for Week of 3/5/07
Partners for Life

Building a Marriage that Lasts

In today's world, the statistics of divorce are staggering. How would you rate communication in your marriage? Is it weak or is it strong? Living in this busy world makes incredible demands on our time and energy. How does this affect our marriages? What can we do to maintain balance? What is the secret to being partners for life--making a marriage that lasts? These are some of the questions that will be addressed on Renewal this week with our host and teacher, Dr. Gene Getz, and his special guests. Join us for some very encouraging conversations about being partners for life!

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2/26/07


Topic for Week of 2/26/07
A Life Lived for Others

Mary Crowley's gift

When Mary Crowley knew that her reoccurring cancer was going to take her life, she determined to use her resources to help others who would be afflicted the same way. All this week on Renewal our special guest is Dave Shanahan, President of the Mary Crowley Medical Research Center, an organization devoted to cancer research. The Center is much more than a medical facility. It's also a ministry that has generated many stories of God's grace and lessons that will impact all of our lives.

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2/19/07


Topic for Week of 2/19/07
Run Through the Old Testament

All this week our host, Dr. Gene Getz, and his special guest continue to lead us on an exciting journey through the Old Testament. Last week we covered some of the main events from Genesis to the opening part of 1 Samuel and this week Gene will continue to share some challenging lessons from the lives of these Old Testament people.

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2/12/07


Topic for Week of 2/12/07
Run Through the Old Testament

Have you ever asked the questions--where did I come from? Why am I here? And why is there suffering in the world? This week on Renewal our host, Dr. Gene Getz, begins in Genesis and continues on through a "run through the Old Testament." Join us for a better understanding and some challenging lessons as Gene and his guest unfold the story the story of the Old Testament.

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2/5/07


Topic for Week of 2/5/07
God's Comfort in the Midst of Infertility

Facing the challenge--and pain--of infertility.

This week our host, Dr. Gene Getz, talks with three women who have experienced the emotional pain that accompanies infertility. The Bible says that when one part of the body of Christ hurts, we all hurt. However, we can't enter into that experience unless we know what it's like. Join us as they share their stories of hope and encouragement during those difficult periods in their lives. You'll also hear their perspective on God's will for their lives--and how He met the desires of their hearts--but in different ways.

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1/29/07


Topic for Week of 1/29/07
From Super Bowl Stardom to Self-destruction

What's it like to be an NFL superstar?

What is it like to be an NFL superstar--to play in five Super Bowls--and two times to bring home the winning trophy? But...what is it like to live a double life--on the one hand to appear to be a role model--on the other hand to be doing drugs, consuming alcohol and living an immoral life? This week on Renewal our host, Dr. Gene Getz, is talking with D.D. Lewis--an NFL superstar--who played with the world champion Dallas Cowboys.

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1/22/07


Topic for Week of 1/22/07
"I'm an addict, a victim and a world class manipulator"

Healing Grace Through Jesus Christ

Join us this week on Renewal as our host, Dr. Gene Getz, talks with a very good friend about her past. Susan Kiely was an innocent child who was subjected to terrible abuse--both verbally and sexually. She learned to cope in life with negative patterns of behavior--but today that is all changed. They will reflect on how positive changes began to take place in her life as she began to overcome bad habit patterns. Today Susan shares her story with others--and how she has discovered God's saving and healing grace through Jesus Christ.

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1/15/07


Topic for Week of 1/15/07
The Power of Forgiveness

Stepping out of the past

"The blade must have been a foot long. Grasping the wooden handle, my mother wielded the knife with a threatening swoosh as she hovered over our bunk beds." This are the words of our special guest this week on Renewal. Abused and neglected, Ken grew up with an alcoholic mother and nine different stepfathers. In his book, "Rescued by the Cross" Ken Freeman tells how he was rescued from hopeless circumstances to realize life in Jesus Christ and God's healing power. Today Ken offers a message of hope and direction to searching young people and those who love them.

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1/8/07


Topic for Week of 1/8/07
Healing Childhood Wounds

The power of God's Word

I'm sure we all know people who have made bad decisions--and continue to make bad decisions. Have you ever had those feelings as a parent or as a pastor or just as a friend--watching those you love on a path of self-destruction? If you have any doubt that the Lord Jesus Christ can bring healing to old wounds, you'll want to join us this week to hear a remarkable story. Today Ed and Heather are married and have a family of their own but once you hear what happened in their childhood, you'll realize there is always hope in Jesus Christ. Our story this week demonstrates that with God's help we can make life work regardless of our past experiences.

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