The winner s article will be featured on the Our Daily Bread Facebook page tomorrow, September 26 th. Check it out at facebook.com/ourdailybread.

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1 September 25, 2014 Dear Station Manager: According to Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan and Bill Crowder, truth discovered is more powerful than truth taught. That principle is the motivating factor behind Discover the Word s signature roundtable discussion format, and what makes the program such a favorite among listeners. In a recent interview, Dr. Sid Buzzell, Dean of the School of Theology at Colorado Christian University, shared how he applies Discover the Word s method in group Bible studies. View a snippet of Dr. Buzzell s interview on the Our Daily Bread You Tube Channel, found here: youtube.com/user/ourdailybreadmin/videos. The video is titled Sid Buzzell. Dr. Buzzell joins the team around the discussion table this October for a weeklong series on Psalm 1. Over the past few weeks Our Daily Bread hosted a contest on their Facebook page inviting members of the online community to write their own original Our Daily Bread devotional. The winner s article will be featured on the Our Daily Bread Facebook page tomorrow, September 26 th. Check it out at facebook.com/ourdailybread. The following pages include program updates and promotional copy for the month of October 2014 for each of the RBC Ministries radio broadcasts: Discover the Word, Words To Live By, Sports Spectrum Weekly and Daily, and Our Daily Bread Radio. On behalf of the entire radio team, thank you for your ongoing partnership with RBC Ministries! Sincerely, Jessica Suggs and Melissa Carlson Your Media Services Team

2 PROMOTIONAL PACKET CONTENTS Page 3: Page 4: Page 5: Page 6: Page 7: Page 8: Page 9-13: Page 14: Page 15: Discover the Word Listener Comments Words To Live By Listener Comments Sports Spectrum Program Overview Our Daily Bread Special Resources Listener Resources Listener Contact Information Discover the Word Daily Promos Words To Live By Weekly Promos Sports Spectrum Weekly Promos 2

3 PROGRAM VERSIONS AVAILABLE Discover The Word is available in three versions: our regular U.S. broadcast, a Canadian version, and a border version. Program versions are available via Amb-OS and FTP distribution. A variety of generic promos are available for download at kempandcompany.cc/stations/discover-the-word/. To request spot customization call (818) or info@kempandcompany.cc COMMENTS FROM DISCOVER THE WORD LISTENERS: I have really enjoyed the broadcasts that were on last week with Sid. You might say it was a definite eye opener. ~ Victoria I thank God for you guys! I love God and I study the Bible all the time, but listening to you guys has allowed me to eat and digest the word better! Your table talks have added a dimension to my studying that has sparked a better dimension in my worshipping! Thank you! My relationship with God gets better the more I listen and learn to apply the truths I learn from you! ~ Scott My day is so much more blessed after joining the Discover The Word group at the roundtable each morning. May God continue to bless the team to always bring the Word and truth to those of us who love the Lord. ~ Cheryl Thank you so much for your ministry. I hear your 15-minute radio program daily (sometimes twice!) and read many of your publications. May the Lord bless you as you help to spread His Word! ~ Gina Check out the ministry website online at 3

4 COMMENTS FROM WORDS TO LIVE BY LISTENERS: I listen to your broadcast on my way to church. I love the stories, what great testimonies of how great our God is! ~ Kris This week s message was so moving and encouraging. The way the Lord works through our trials and tribulations is awesome, to say the least! He has been a great comforter to me through the tough times in my life and a wonderful companion at all times. Thank you for your wonderful ministries! ~ Bonnie I listen to Words To Live By every Sunday morning. I like to hear how God has worked in so many lives. Thank you! ~ Barbara Your program is truly God-glorifying and I find it hard to resist as I fiddle around in the kitchen getting ready for church. I hope and pray this program draws many to the Lord. Keep up the good work! ~ Dorothy Check out the ministry website online at 4

5 DAILY 2-MINUTE SHORT FEATURE Breaking sports news presented from a Christian perspective is available Monday through Friday year round! This two-minute update is designed to fit in your morning or afternoon drive time, and provides your listeners with fresh sports news and Christian commentary they cannot find anywhere else. Sign up today by downloading the form on our website at or call (818) WEEKEND PROGRAM DETAILS Airdate: October 4 5, 2014 Theme: Why Do I Matter? Search for Significance Special Guests: Rich Garza Former NFL Player/Chaplain with the Spurs Laura Wilkinson Former Olympic Diver Airdate: October 11 12, 2014 Theme: Helpside Defense Alert to the Needs of Others Special Guests: Charlie Ward Former NBA/Heisman Winner Dave Gittings, Jr. Virginia Tech Football Chaplain Airdate: October 18 19, 2014 Theme: Achieving Perfection (It Only Happens in Baseball) Special Guests: Carl Erskine Dodgers 56 Roster vs. Yankees Frank Tanana Former MLB Pitcher Airdate: October 25 26, 2014 Theme: Being a Wise Sport Parent Special Guests: Tracy Hanson Former LPGA Scotty Kessler Pastor & Former Coach Check out the ministry website online at 5

6 GENERIC PROMOS Les Lamborn has recorded six promotional spots inviting people to hear Our Daily Bread Radio on your station. Three of the spots include a music bed and three are without music. Please feel free to customize the spots with your station tag. To download these generic spots, go to the folder labeled Our Daily Bread Spots for Stations at ftp://ftp.kempandcompany.cc. Check out the ministry website online at 6

7 LISTENER RESOURCES DISCOVER THE WORD Offer Dates October 1-5, 2014 October 6 19, 2014 October 20 Nov 2, 2014 October 27 Nov 2, 2014 Offer Title I Can Evangelism by Elisa Morgan 2015 Our Daily Bread Calendar Out of the Ashes Discovery Series Booklet Let God Be God By Ray Stedman WORDS TO LIVE BY Offer Dates October 4 10, 2014 October 11 17, 2014 October 18 24, 2014 October 25 31, 2014 Offer Title A Message for All Time Discovery Series Booklet The Potter: Reflections of a Master Artisan Day of Discovery DVD Best Friends with God Discover House Book by Christy Bower 2015 Our Daily Bread Calendar SPORTS SPECTRUM Offer Dates Offer Title October 4 31, 2014 Stand Firm by Dave Branon OUR DAILY BREAD Offer Dates September 29 Oct 5, 2014 October 6 12, 2014 October 13 Nov 2, 2014 Offer Title Misunderstood Bible Passages Discover the Word CD Our Daily Bread Subscription Our Daily Bread 2015 Planner * Print or Online *View Online Only 7

8 LISTENER CONTACT INFORMATION U.S. Discover the Word Grand Rapids, MI Canada RBC Ministries P.O. Box 1622 Windsor, ON N9A 6Z7 U.S. Words to Live By Grand Rapids, MI Canada RBC Ministries P.O. Box 1622 Windsor, ON N9A 6Z7 Phone: Phone: Sports Spectrum Grand Rapids, MI Phone: U.S. Our Daily Bread Grand Rapids, MI Canada RBC Ministries P.O. Box 1622 Windsor, ON N9A 6Z7 Phone: Our Daily Bread Quarterly Direct Response Spots* Phone: *To begin receiving the quarterly Direct Response program CDs please 8

9 DAILY PROMOS: OCTOBER 1-3, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Have you ever prayed that a loved one would come to know Jesus... only to see that person move farther and farther away from God? Well, Wednesday/today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder encourage us to keep praying... and keep sharing the Savior. What seems impossible to us... is not impossible with God! Don t miss the conversation... Wednesday/today at (Time: ) with Discover the Word... here on (Station: )! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 Sharing our faith doesn t always go as planned. We d like to see someone accept Jesus the moment we present the gospel. But that s not always the case. Thursday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder talk about faithfully delivering the good news... and leaving the results up to God. Listen in... Thursday/today at (Time: ) on Discover the Word! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 Sweaty palms and a knot in the stomach. That s the reaction many of us have when it comes to sharing our faith. But Friday/today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder help take the fear and worry out of evangelism. We don t need to shout the gospel from the street corner to be a powerful witness. We can live the gospel... so that others can see Christ. Be a part of the study... Friday/today on Discover the Word... right here on (Station: )! 9

10 DAILY PROMOS: OCTOBER 6 10, MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 Everyone has the right to pursue happiness. But the question is... will we ever find it? Monday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest, Dr. Sid Buzzell begin a new series in Psalm 1. It s where we ll find the true keys to finding and living a happy life. Listen in... Monday/today at (Time: ), here on (Station: )! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Tuesday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest, Dr. Sid Buzzell study how to live a blessed life. Everyone seems to have a different opinion on what it takes to be happy. But if we truly want to experience a fulfilled life... we have to be careful who we listen too! Tune in to hear biblical wisdom... Tuesday/today on Discover the Word... at (Time: ), here on (Station: )! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Have you ever thought you d have more fun in life if you didn t have to follow any rules? I think we ve all been there. But Wednesday/today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest, Dr. Sid Buzzell see how a truly happy life is found only in the boundaries of God s perfect law. Our study in Psalm 1 continues Wednesday/today at (Time: )... here on Discover the Word! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 Sin offers momentary happiness. But can sin provide lasting joy in life? Thursday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest, Dr. Sid Buzzell dig deep in Psalm 1 for keys to a happy life. Discover the blessing of avoiding sin and living God s way when you... Discover the Word... Thursday/today at (Time: ) on (Station: )! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Meditating often gets a bad rap. We may think it involves uncomfortable positions and nonsensical chanting. But Friday/today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest, Dr. Sid Buzzell explain how meditating on God s Word can be an avenue to a happy life. An eye-opening conversation on Discover the Word... Friday/today at (Time: ), here on (Station: )! 10

11 DAILY PROMOS: OCTOBER 13 17, MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 Monday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest, Tracey Bianchi begin a brand new conversation on a puzzling Christian practice. Why is baptism so special? We ll look at Jesus own baptism for the answer. So don t miss Discover the Word... Monday/today at (Time: ), here on (Station: )! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Baptism can be a powerful declaration of faith. But take God out of the equation... and baptism becomes simply an empty ritual. Tuesday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest Tracey Bianchi talk about embracing God s transformative work in the traditions we practice. Gain a new perspective with Discover the Word... Tuesday/today at (Time: ) on (Station: )! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 It s hard to believe that a perfect God would use imperfect people to accomplish His plans. But it s true! Wednesday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest, Tracey Bianchi invite us to see how God wants to use us to further His kingdom. Discover the Word with us... Wednesday/today at (Time: ), here on (Station: )! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 We may believe we re cherished children of God. But do we live like it? Thursday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest, Tracey Bianchi remind us of our identity in Christ... and how to live like sons and daughters of the King! Don t miss Discover the Word... Thursday/today at (Time: ), here on (Station: )! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Have you ever noticed that baptism is always a public event? You never hear of someone baptizing themselves in the bathtub! Friday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest, Tracey Bianchi discuss why baptism is more than an individual commitment... it s a communal declaration! Don t miss this edition of Discover the Word... Friday/today at (Time: ), on (Station: )! 11

12 DAILY PROMOS: OCTOBER 20 24, MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 Many of us still carry around the baggage of past disappointments... painful losses... and fresh failures. Monday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan and Bill Crowder echo Jesus call to the heavy-burdened... to come and find a place of rest. Feeling weighed down? Listen to Discover the Word... Monday/today at (Time: ), here on (Station: )! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 People today are still divided across economic... ethnic... and religious lines. And there can be taboos about crossing those barriers. But Tuesday/today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan and Bill Crowder study how Jesus crossed all boundaries in order to reach a single hurting person. We ll learn from His example... on Discover the Word... Tuesday/today at (Time: ), here on (Station: )! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 No one likes to be alone. And in order to make the loneliness go away... we can make some bad choices! Wednesday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan and Bill Crowder talk about one woman s pursuit of a meaningful relationship... and how she found it in Jesus! Don t miss Discover the Word... Wednesday/today at (Time: ), here on (Station: )! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Join us Thursday/Today for Discover the Word, when Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan and Bill Crowder continue their study of John, chapter 4. We ll listen in on a conversation between Jesus and the woman at the well. And we ll see how Jesus cuts through our defensives and interruptions in order to reach our hearts. Make sure to Discover the Word with us... Thursday/today at (Time: ) on (Station: )! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 When your mouth is dry... your tongue is parched... and the temperature starts to rise... there s only one thing can satisfy your thirst. Friday/Today Discover the Word Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan and Bill Crowder discuss how we all have a spiritual need... and it s only Jesus who can quench our thirst. A refreshing conversation with Discover the Word... Friday/ today at (Time: ), on (Station: )! 12

13 DAILY PROMOS: OCTOBER 27 31, MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 Compared to the uplifting or encouraging books of the Bible... the book of Job seems to stand out like a sore thumb. Monday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan and Bill Crowder talk about Job s place in Scripture... and the lessons we can learn from this story of faith. Discover the Word with us... Monday/today at (Time: ), here on (Station: )! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 With so much pain and brokenness in the world... have you ever felt like God is indifferent to suffering? Like He knows where we re hurting... but still remains distant? Well, Tuesday/today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan and Bill Crowder tackle the question of Where is God when I hurt? More from our study in Job... on Discover the Word... Tuesday/today at (Time: ), here on (Station: )! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 The story of Job brings up a lot of questions, like... Why would God let all that happen to such a good guy? Wednesday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan and Bill Crowder jump back into a study in the book of Job. It s a challenging... but encouraging... Discover the Word. Hear it... Wednesday/today at (Time: ), here on (Station: )! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 Faith means trusting that God knows how much we can handle... even when we re in the midst of difficult circumstances. Thursday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan and Bill Crowder discuss why it s fruitful to believe that God knows us individually. Perhaps you re wondering if your trial is more than you can bear? Then don t miss Discover the Word... Thursday/today at (Time: ) on (Station: )! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 There are times when our prayers seem to bounce right off the ceiling instead of reaching God s ear. And in those moments, it s difficult not to feel abandoned. Friday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan and Bill Crowder compare a current story of alienation... with the story of Job. We ll see why we can be confident in the friendship of God. Listen to Discover the Word... Friday/today at (Time: ), on (Station: )! 13

14 WEEKLY PROMOS: OCTOBER SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 & 5 Travis had always been a risk-taker... despite the fact that many of his dangerous stunts had landed him in the hospital. Saturday/Sunday on Words To Live By, hear how this adrenalineaddicted young man s life came to a screeching halt... and how he found even greater thrills in serving the Lord. Listen to Words To Live By... Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ), on (Station: )! SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 & 12 In the skilled hands of a potter, an ugly lump of clay can become a beautiful work of art. Saturday/Sunday on Words To Live By, David recounts his transformation... from a lost young artist to a useful instrument for God s kingdom. Learn how art became a medium for God s message of love. Join us Saturday/Sunday... at (Time: )... on (Station: )... for Words To Live By! SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 & 19 The feelings of depression can be overwhelming... leaving us both helpless and hopeless. Saturday/Sunday on Words To Live By, Cortney describes a life-threatening struggle with depression... that landed her on a hospital s suicide watch. Learn how the truth of God s Word delivered her. Listen to Words To Live By... Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ), on (Station: )! SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 &26 How do you know if what you re hearing in church is the truth? When Luke s mother began to compare what she was being taught in church to what she was reading in the Bible, she found there were vast differences. Saturday/Sunday on Words To Live By, hear how Luke and his family found freedom from a misleading religion... and were transformed by the one true Savior, Jesus Christ. Find truth for your family... Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ), on (Station: )... right here on Words To Live By. 14

15 WEEKLY PROMOS: OCTOBER 2014 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 & 5 WHY DO I MATTER? SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE Our true value can t be found in the money we have... the degrees we ve earned... or the trophies we ve won. It s only in the pages of God s Word that we find our real significance. Saturday/Sunday on Sports Spectrum, we ll hear from former NFL player, Rich Garza and former Olympic diver, Laura Wilkinson on... Why Do I Matter? A Search for Significance... Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ), on (Station: ) right here on Sports Spectrum! SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 & 12 HELPSIDE DEFENSE-ALERT TO THE NEEDS OF OTHERS No matter how strong or capable we may be, the Bible says we simply can t do life all on our own! Saturday/Sunday on Sports Spectrum, we ll look at why we need the support of others... and how to be alert to the needs of those around us. We ll visit with former Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward and Virginia Tech football chaplain, Dave Gittings, Jr.. Be listening Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ), for Sports Spectrum, right here on (Station: )! SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 & 19 ACHIEVING PERFECTION (IT ONLY HAPPENS IN BASEBALL) Throwing a perfect game is a rare feat in baseball. But it s an impossible achievement in life. Saturday/Sunday on Sports Spectrum, we ll talk with Carl Erskine (er-skin), who witnessed the only World Series perfect game back in Then we ll follow up with former Big League hurler, Frank Tanana. It s a fast-paced half-hour as we look at perfection... both in baseball and in the Christian life! Listen Saturday/Sunday to Sports Spectrum, on (Station: )! SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 & 26 BEING A WISE SPORTS PARENT If you have children or grandchildren involved in competitive sports, you know the joys, the pressures and the impact it can have on your family. Saturday/Sunday on Sports Spectrum we ll see what it means to be a wise sports parent. Former college coach, and now pastor, Scott Kessler will be with us... and we ll also hear from former LPGA golfer, Tracy Hanson. Biblical advice for sports parents coming up... Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ), on Sports Spectrum! 15