Faith & Life Today

Pickleball players in Madison will soon have 10 new indoor courts to play on with the opening of a new facility on the city’s east side. We talk with the husband-and-wife team of David and Jessica Schoeneke of Fort Atkinson about their recent championship, how pickleball is played and why it’s become America’s fastest growing sport.

Just in time for Life 102.5’s Listener Appreciation Concert at the Dane County Fair, enjoy a conversation with Michael Cochren of Cochren & Co. He tells the stories behind some of his biggest songs, including “Running Home,” “Church (Take Me Back)” and “Thank God for Sunday Morning.”

Food pantries in southcentral Wisconsin are experiencing increased demand this summer due to a number of factors. Andy and Jenny Czerkas of Extended Hands Pantry in Madison discuss those reasons and how they’re responding. They also reflect on the call God has placed on their lives to serve those less fortunate.

Raising teenagers can be many things, but certainly not boring! Wisconsin native Amy Betters-Midvedt would know as she’s currently parenting her fifth teen. We talk with her about her new book, “You’ll Make It (And They Will Too) – Everything No One Talks About When You’re Parenting Teens.” She shares what she’s learned from her experiences, including how to respond when they rebel, communicate with them more effectively, and lean on God for support.

What does biblical masculinity mean – and how does it apply in today’s world? Andy Youso, host of the Life 102.5 podcast, “Manly with Andy,” dives into what manliness is all about and explores the biggest challenge facing men. He also describes how the podcast came to be.

If you have kids who play summer sports, you know what it’s like running them to practices and games, spending money on uniforms and equipment, and maybe even witnessing other parents and coaches losing their cool on the sidelines. Tyler Turner of Athletes in Action Wisconsin talks about how parents can help instill godly values in their children – on and off the field.