September 23, Dear Station Manager:

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1 September 23, 2015 Dear Station Manager: Each weekday, Discover the Word hosts Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan and Bill Crowder invite listeners to pull up a chair to study God s Word together. That s why they literally have a fourth chair at the table. And now, September 12 through October 30, the Tell Us Where You Listen contest offers listeners the opportunity to win an all-expense-paid trip to the Discover the Word studio in Grand Rapids for a tour and recording session! To enter, listeners can submit a photo of themselves sitting in their fourth chair on the new 4thchair.com website. There, they can also interact with their Discover the Word hosts and fellow listeners. You can let your listeners know about this exciting contest opportunity by making a special on-air announcement before or after the broadcast, or by posting a pre-made Tell Us Where You Listen web banner on your website. To download web banners, click the link under Station Resources at kempandcompany.cc/stations/discover-the-word. Then, on September 29, Elisa Morgan s new book, Hello Beauty Full, will make its official debut. Millions of women around the world struggle under the ongoing weight of not-enough-ness. In Hello Beauty Full, Elisa encourages women to see themselves as God sees them deeply loved and uniquely beautiful. Discover the Word will also air a special two-week series to coincide with the release of Elisa s new book. Promotional copy for October s radio broadcasts can be found on page eight of this document. Through the broadcasts of Discover the Word, Words to Live By, Sport.org and Our Daily Bread, you re helping Our Daily Bread Ministries share the Good News of Jesus Christ with men and women in your community. We re deeply grateful for your continued partnership in ministry! Sincerely, Jessica Suggs, Melissa Carlson and Jessie Jolliff Your Media Services Team 1

2 PROMOTIONAL PACKET CONTENTS Page 3: Page 4: Page 5: Page 6: Page 7: Page 8-12: Page 13: Page 14: Discover the Word Listener Comments Words to Live By Listener Comments Sport.org Program Overview Listener Resources Listener Contact Information Discover the Word Daily Promos Words to Live By Weekly Promos Sport.org Weekly Promos 2

3 PROGRAM VERSIONS AVAILABLE Discover The Word is available in three versions: the 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 custom spots, call (818) or info@kempandcompany.cc. COMMENTS FROM DISCOVER THE WORD LISTENERS: Trust Me! I'm tuned in with pen, Bible and journal. I love how y all talked about the Word consider, then went to asking for wisdom and listening the words. I declare I know what Enoch and Elisha went through when they were caught up. #PRICELESS ~ Mary T. The daily Bible study is making a difference in my life. I am grateful for all the insightful topics that I have benefited from greatly on this program. ~ Fortunate N. Beautiful! Exactly what I needed today! Isn't that just like God! Thank you! Thanking God for your teaching! Praying for you all! ~ Piper May God s Word accomplish its purpose as it is read, studied, and discussed by our study group around the table! ~ Alzira L. Check out the ministry website online at 3

4 COMMENTS FROM WORDS TO LIVE BY LISTENERS: I m always so encouraged with the timely testimonies that you all have on here. They re all so inspiring! The one I listened to tonight really touched my heart. I m always sharing the link to Words to Live By on Facebook and sharing my testimonies. ~ Lori This topic is so very timely and appropriate to my current circumstances! God is so good that in every situation He s always there to give me solutions/answers to questions that I have, including through this show. Please include me in your daily prayers I really need it! ~ Victor Words to Live By really brings our family together. This program gives us hope in our daily lives and reminds us to keep going when there seems to be no way. We re thankful that when we don t know what will happen in life, we can depend on God to guide us through the night. ~ Joyce and Kenneth I listen to your program weekly on my way to Sunday school. I can't tell you how often something I have heard helps me communicate more clearly the message of salvation to the children I teach in Sunday school. Oh, I love Discover the Word during the week as well! ~ Dara G. Check out the ministry website online at 4

5 WEEKEND PROGRAM DETAILS Airdate: October 3 4, 2015 Theme: Accepting the Game Plan Special Guests: Casey Fisk son of hall-of-famer Carlton Fisk Ritchie McKay Men s Basketball Coach, Liberty University Airdate: October 10 11, 2015 Theme: Prepared to Play: A Strategy for Consistent Living Special Guest: David Steele Orlando Magic Broadcaster Airdate: October 17 18, 2015 Theme: Powerful, Effective Prayer Special Guests: Darrin Gray All Pro Dad Deb Patterson Assistant Basketball Coach, Northern Colorado College Airdate: October 24 25, 2015 Theme: Making the Tough Call Special Guests: John Spiker College Football Trainer Ricardo Stewart Football Chaplain, Arizona State University Airdate: October 31 November 1, 2015 Theme: Having a Short Memory: Moving Beyond Failure Special Guests: Tracy Hanson Former LPGA Player John Vanviesbrouck Former NHL Player Check out the ministry website online at 5

6 LISTENER RESOURCES DISCOVER THE WORD Offer Dates Sept. 28 October 11, 2015 October 12 18, 2015 October 19 25, 2015 October 26 31, 2015 Offer Title Hello, Beauty Full by Elisa Morgan Warrior in Pink by Vivian Mabuni My Soul Thirsts for God: Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread Our Daily Bread Devotional Collection Gray or Coral WORDS TO LIVE BY Offer Dates Sept. 26 October 2, 2015 October 3 9, 2015 October 10 16, 2015 October 17 23, 2015 October 24 30, 2015 October 31 Nov. 6, 2015 Offer Title When Fear Seems Overwhelming: Finding Courage & Hope Discovery Series Booklet What Jesus Said About Life After Death Day of Discovery DVD Is Jesus God: The Answer Matters Discovery Series Booklet When Hope is Lost: Dealing with Depression Discovery Series Booklet Life to Come: The Hope of the Christian Faith Discovery Series Booklet Change: Following God Through Life s Crossroads Discovery Series Booklet SPORT.ORG Offer Dates Sept. 26 October 2, 2015 October 3 9, 2015 October 10 16, 2015 October 17 23, 2015 October 24 30, 2015 October 31 Nov. 6, 2015 Offer Title The Strength of Weakness Discovery Series Booklet Our Daily Bread Sampler Living an Authentic Christian Life Discovery Series Booklet Let s Pray Discovery Series Booklet Dangerous Decisions Discovery Series Booklet Life to Come Discovery Series Booklet * Print or Online * View Online Only 6

7 LISTENER CONTACT INFORMATION U.S. Discover the Word Grand Rapids, MI Canada ODB Ministries P.O. Box 1622 Windsor, ON N9A 6Z7 U.S. Words to Live By Grand Rapids, MI Canada ODB Ministries P.O. Box 1622 Windsor, ON N9A 6Z7 Phone: Phone: Sport.org Grand Rapids, MI Phone: U.S. Our Daily Bread Grand Rapids, MI Canada ODB Ministries P.O. Box 1622 Windsor, ON N9A 6Z7 Phone: Our Daily Bread Quarterly Direct Response Spots Phone:

8 DAILY PROMOS: OCTOBER 1 2, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 01 We live in a culture of comparison. Beneath our feelings that we don t measure up to so and so is the fear that we don t have what it takes. Thursday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder examine how our inadequacies often distort our view of God. Do you feel uncomfortable when you re told that you re beautiful in God s eyes because deep down you don t really believe it? Listen Thursday/today at (Time: ) on (Station: )... right here on Discover the Word! 9300 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 02 Our fears take many forms. Often it s a fear of being found out for who we really are; or we fear the loss of relationships with others... because of circumstances that are out of our control. Friday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder look at how our fears can keep us from intimacy with Jesus. Like the demon-possessed man in the Bible... we re afraid of what will happen to us if Jesus gets too close. Listen Friday/today at (Time: ) to Discover the Word! 8

9 DAILY PROMOS: OCTOBER 5 9, MONDAY, OCTOBER 05 We read in Psalm 139 that we re fearfully and wonderfully made. Monday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder continue their series, Beauty Full Beings. God fashioned our bodies to reflect His nature and to fully experience the joys of His creation. Our bodies are not enemies to be conquered... they re a sacred place... a temple of the Holy Spirit. Be part of the group Monday/today at (Time: ) on Discover the Word! 9302 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 06 Growing up, many of us were taught lies about ourselves, lies that in some ways can make us feel almost invisible and insignificant. Tuesday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder talk about why it s important to ask God, How do you see me? Because each of us is created with our own voice... to be a unique expression of God s glory. You have a role to play in His kingdom... one that no one else can fulfill. Listen Tuesday/today at (Time: ) on Discover the Word! 9303 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07 Someone once said, Vocation does not come from a voice out there... calling me to be something I m not. It comes from a voice in here, calling me to be the person I was born to be. Wednesday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder talk about what it really means to use our specific creative gifts to bring God glory... and bring us fulfillment as well. Be part of the group Wednesday/today at (Time: ) on (Station: )... as we Discover the Word! 9304 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08 Most of us have scars. Some are physical... easily seen. Others are emotional... often hidden deep within. Thursday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder discuss how many people believe that their painful past disqualifies them from having a part in the kingdom. Be part of today s conversation as we talk about how Jesus can redeem our scars through His scars. Listen Thursday/today at (Time: ) on (Station: )... right here on Discover the Word! 9305 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 09 Hello Beautiful! If someone said that to you, would you look behind you to see who they were really talking to? Since 96 percent of women surveyed don t see themselves as beautiful, this would be a common reaction. Friday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder make the case that beautiful is the way God made us to be. We may feel ugly, but Jesus sees us as beautiful. Do you believe that? Well, listen Friday/today at (Time: ) to Discover the Word! 9

10 DAILY PROMOS: OCTOBER 12 16, MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 When cancer strikes, most people feel overwhelmed... incapable of coping. Yet for those who turn to God they often find He s already gone ahead and prepared the way... easing their burden. Monday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest Vivian Mabuni discuss how sometimes it takes a crisis for us to look back and see how God has orchestrated certain events for His purposes... and our spiritual growth. Listen Monday/today at (Time: ) to Discover the Word! 9307 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 In our individualistic culture, it s sometimes hard to ask for help... even when we need it the most. Tuesday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest Vivian Mabuni talk about why Christianity is not a faith to be lived out all by our lonesome. The fellowship of believers is not a social club... it s an us versus I living organism... designed by God to bring healing and grace... even in hopeless situations. Listen Tuesday/today at (Time: ) to Discover the Word! 9308 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 The Bible tells us in First Corinthians that we re to comfort others with the same comfort we ve received from God. But sometimes we need a push to do that. Wednesday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest Vivian Mabuni discuss the power of heartfelt prayer... and how Vivian s desperate, middle-of-the-night cry to God delivered a miraculous result. Listen Wednesday/today at (Time: ) on (Station: )... to Discover the Word! 9309 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Thursday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest Vivian Mabuni talk about how pain can have purpose. No one likes to suffer, but suffering can actually be productive... if we allow it to be. Difficult times can produce perseverance... that refines our character... that then results in hope. And when that hope is fixed on God, it s a hope that doesn t disappoint. That s Thursday/today at (Time: ) on (Station: )... right here on Discover the Word! 9310 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 Friday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest Vivian Mabuni discuss how God is both a Redeemer and a Restorer. While we can sometimes find it difficult to believe that anything good can come from the horrific, it s God s desire to take what the enemy meant for evil and turn it around for good. And in the midst of a crisis, it s critical to surround yourself with those who share that same hope. Listen Friday/today at (Time: ) to Discover the Word! 10

11 DAILY PROMOS: OCTOBER 19 23, MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 What s in a song? A lot when that song is Psalm 22. This Old Testament song of lament points us to a future event on the cross. Monday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder begin their discussion of Psalm 22. Just as we can see in Isaiah 53 Jesus suffering from the Father s perspective... in Psalm 22 we get a glimpse of the agony of the cross from Jesus point of view. Listen Monday/today at (Time: ) to Discover the Word! 9312 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 We all need solitude... sometimes. But we wouldn t like it 24/7... especially if that solitude was a form of punishment. Yet even a prisoner in solitary confinement for a lifetime would not suffer as Jesus did. On the cross, God the Father turned His face from His only Son... leaving Jesus utterly alone. Tuesday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder talk about when Jesus was deserted... as foreshadowed in Psalm 22. Listen Tuesday/today at (Time: ) to Discover the Word! 9313 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Jesus was both fully divine and fully human. Which means he wasn t immune to experiencing human emotions. Wednesday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder discuss the intensity of these emotions as David foretold in Psalm 22. Phrases like I m a worm... scorned by men... despised by people... give us graphic word pictures of Christ s very real distress on the cross. Join us Wednesday/today at (Time: ) on (Station: )... for Discover the Word! 9314 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 Thursday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder talk about the intense physical violence Jesus endured on the cross... described in Psalm 22 2,000 years before the actual event. This was long before crucifixion was even invented. While the film The Passion of the Christ gave us a graphic taste of that horrific event, it was still a tame depiction of what actually transpired. Join us Thursday/today at (Time: ) on (Station: )... right here on Discover the Word! 9315 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 Friday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder discuss the last verse of Psalm where David ends his agonizing song about the suffering Messiah with a message of victory. The psalm concludes on a high note... Posterity will serve Him; future generations will be told about the Lord. They will proclaim His righteousness to a people yet unborn, for He has done it! The amazing way Psalm 22 describes a suffering Savior listen Friday/today at (Time: ) to Discover the Word! 11

12 DAILY PROMOS: OCTOBER 26 30, MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 The 23rd Psalm it s one of the most familiar passages in the Bible. And you re invited to join the group Monday/today on Discover the Word, as Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder begin a look at Psalm 23. It s a psalm that s often recited at funerals, but it s not just for those who are grieving... it can provide the comfort of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, in every season of life. Listen Monday/today at (Time: ) to Discover the Word! 9317 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 New parents realize their inadequacies to truly provide and protect their children. They sometimes feel a bit helpless in the face of outside dangers and influences. Tuesday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder discuss God s tender, fatherly care for us as depicted in Psalm 23. A good shepherd leads his flock to green pastures and still waters... where they ll be safe. Can you trust the Good Shepherd to lead you into peace and safety... and provide for your needs? Join us Tuesday/today at (Time: ) for Discover the Word! 9318 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Psalm 23 begins by using sheep to illustrate the Good Shepherd s tender care for us. But then David goes beyond the basics... and into the deep recesses of the soul. Wednesday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder talk about the meaning behind the words, He restores my soul and guides me in the paths of righteousness. During those times when we re tired, anxious, or upset, Jesus gives us a restored sense of peace and rest. Listen Wednesday/today at (Time: ) on (Station: ) to Discover the Word! 9319 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 Thursday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder discuss how we all spend time in the shadow of the valley of death... be it through the loss of a loved one or our own ticking life clock. Yet in the midst of our mortality we can still fear no evil. We won t always be kept from evil, but as we draw closer to Jesus, the Good Shepherd will help us go through that valley... with our souls securely intact. That s Thursday/today at (Time: ) on (Station: )... right here on Discover the Word! 9320 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Friday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder talk about how we often spend our time thinking about the not yet... at the expense of the already here. In the spiritual sense, many believers view life as what they ve got to get through to go to heaven. They in a lot of ways spend their lives in a holding pattern. But in Psalm 23 we re told that His goodness and mercy will follow us... each and every day of our lives. Listen Friday/today at (Time: ) to Discover the Word! 12

13 WEEKLY PROMOS: OCTOBER SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 03 & 04 Gerard was an athlete, successful businessman, and the head of a prominent Christian ministry. But nothing he had accomplished could prepare him for the death of his teenage son. Saturday/Sunday on Words to Live By, discover how God s grace carried Gerard through his season of pain and grief. Listen to Words to Live By... Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ), on (Station: )! 2950 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 & 11 Following an arranged marriage at 18, it wouldn t take Shoa long to discover her new husband was a violent man. Saturday/Sunday on Words to Live By, listen to this former Muslim recount her escape out of a radical religious sect... and into the loving embrace of Jesus Christ. Join us for this inspiring true story Saturday/Sunday... on Words to Live By... at (Time: )... on (Station: )! 2951 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 & 18 Left untreated, prolonged depression can leave us helpless and hopeless. Cortney faced a lifethreatening struggle that landed her on a hospital s suicide watch. Christian music recording artist and author Bonnie Keen was unprepared for the overwhelming intensity of emotions that followed her unwanted divorce. Saturday/Sunday on Words to Live By, Courtney and Bonnie share how standing on God s Word... and forgiving others... helped to restore their hearts. Hear Words to Live By... Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ) on (Station: )! 2952 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 & 25 At age 67, Gary s dream of climbing Mt. Everest came to an abrupt end when an unexpected sickness forced him off the mountain. But just when he thought he was safe, a massive earthquake hit Nepal. Lost in the darkening woods, Donald and Theresa share their family s intense story of God s provision in the midst of deadly circumstances. Discover how neither raging waters nor sinking ground could stop their unshakeable faith. Listen to Words to Live By... Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ) on (Station: )! 2953 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 & NOVEMBER 01 Rich Christiano and his brother set out to take Hollywood by storm but God had a different plan. God would still fulfill their desires but for a higher purpose. As a police officer, Paul Matthys always took the law enforcement motto to protect and serve seriously but a job injury redefined what that really meant. Saturday/Sunday on Words to Live By, Rich and Paul share how surrendering all to Jesus radically changed the course of their life. Hear Words to Live By... Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ) on (Station: )! 13

14 WEEKLY PROMOS: OCTOBER 2015 WEEKEND, OCTOBER 3 & 4 ACCEPTING THE GAME PLAN Coaches spend hours watching game footage in order to prepare for the next opponent and build the best game plan possible. Saturday/Sunday on Sport Dot Org Radio, we ll have a discussion about accepting God s game plan for our lives. Guiding us will be Casey Fisk, son of baseball hall-of-famer Carlton Fisk. We ll also hear from Liberty University men s basketball coach, Ritchie McKay. That s Saturday/Sunday on Sport Dot Org Radio. WEEKEND, OCTOBER 10 & 11 PREPARED TO PLAY: A STRATEGY FOR CONSISTENT LIVING How many hours does a play-by-play announcer spend preparing for the next game? Not two or three but upwards of 6! Saturday/Sunday on Sport Dot Org Radio, Orlando Magic broadcaster David Steele shares why announcers take so long. His insights will help us see why the follower of Christ must also be prepared to play. That s Saturday/Sunday on Sport Dot Org Radio! WEEKEND, OCTOBER 17 & 18 POWERFUL, EFFECTIVE PRAYER NFL assistant coach Leslie Frazier once said, In every decision I ve made, it s been first through prayer to glorify Jesus Christ as a football coach. His words underscore the importance of a consistent prayer life. That s our topic Saturday/Sunday on Sport Dot Org Radio, when we hear from Darrin Gray of All Pro Dad and Deb Patterson, assistant college basketball coach at Northern Colorado. Join us Saturday/Sunday for Sport Dot Org Radio. WEEKEND, OCTOBER 24 & 25 MAKING THE TOUGH CALL Sometimes, leaders are required to make tough decisions. And Saturday/Sunday on Sport Dot Org Radio, we ll visit with college football trainer John Spiker and Arizona State football chaplain Ricardo Stewart to hear about times they ve been called upon to make difficult choices. Their insight will help us know what to do when we re asked to make the tough call. Join us Saturday/Sunday for Sport Dot Org Radio! WEEKEND, OCTOBER 31 & NOVEMBER 1 HAVING A SHORT MEMORY: MOVING BEYOND FAILURE Ask any player who just had a bad outing... and they ll immediately tell you they have to put it behind them and get ready for the next challenge. That s sound logic not only in sports, but also in our Christian walk. Saturday/Sunday on Sport Dot Org Radio, we ll be reminded that if we confess our sins, God will forgive us and remember it no more. It s a look at moving beyond failure Saturday/Sunday on Sport Dot Org Radio! 14