Faith & Life Today

Alex grew up during the civil war in Rwanda and lost family members to the violence. At age 7, he received a shoebox gift from Samaritan’s Purse that he credits for rekindling his faith in Jesus. Today, he works to ensure that children worldwide experience that same joy, love and hope.

Associate Pastor Justin Steiner of Gateway Community Church in Middleton shares what the Bible says about voting, praying for our leaders, engaging with people whose political views differ from ours, and more.

Fall officially begins on Sunday, Sept. 22, but according to Amanda Morgan, meteorologist at WMTV 15 News, it may not actually feel like autumn for a while. We take a look at what Madison and southern Wisconsin can expect in the months ahead in terms of temperature and precipitation – and yes, that includes snow! She also explains how weather affects the timing, the vibrancy and duration of fall colors.

Dr. Nancy Viscovich of SSM Health in Madison was in her early 40s when she decided to learn karate. Today, as a third-degree black belt, she says it’s never too late to pick up a new skill. She shares how she overcame her initial anxiety toward practicing martial arts. She also discusses the mental health benefits of taking on new challenges. Plus, she shares tips to increase your likelihood of success.

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.

After the turbulent week on the stock market and talk of a potential recession, it can be easy to be overcome with fear about your finances. Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach Derek Murphey talks about how to maintain a peaceful mindset despite the bad news.