Faith & Life Today

Some faith leaders in the U.S. say church attendance has risen significantly since what happened to Charlie Kirk last month in Utah. Pastor Paul Lundgren of Gateway Community Church in Middleton talks about what revival means, the importance of belonging to a Bible-based local church, the pros and cons of large and small churches, and how to get the most out of Sunday worship.

On the outside, Kristi McMorris of Lodi appears to be doing great, physically. But inside, she’s fighting daily battles against multiple autoimmune diseases. She shares how she’s been able to grow her faith despite her health challenges. Plus, Greater Things Women’s Conference executive director Julie McCarthy previews this year’s event in Sun Prairie.

It may not feel like fall, but it’s looking more and more like it. We check in with Amanda Latham from the Wisconsin State Climatology Office at UW-Madison about what’s happening weather-wise on this first weekend of autumn. She also shares how weather affects fall color and what forecasts show for the months ahead.

Each year, up to two million Americans take part in missions trips either inside or outside the U.S. We talk with Barik Tschirhart of Next Step Ministries about what happens on these trips, how they’re planned, and why people should consider going on one.

As Haiti continues to be gripped by gang violence, corruption and extreme poverty, a faith-based organization in Middleton is working to bring hope to one Haitian community. Executive director Tia Bunz and operations director Swenson Blanchard of the Fond Blanc Foundation share how God is working through a school the group supports. They also discuss how you can help their efforts through their upcoming fundraiser, The Rally On the Runway, at Middleton’s Morey Field.

The “Counting My Blessings” Fall Fundraiser begins on Mon., Sept. 15. It’s a time to celebrate the many ways God is using Life 102.5 to carry people through difficult times – while raising money in support of the station. With the pledge drive built around the song, “Counting My Blessings” by Seph Schlueter, enjoy this conversation with him about how the song came about and other facets of his life.