Launched in August 2008, the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a national human-care ministry embracing the unique, calming nature and skills of purebred Golden Retrievers. The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs are a bridge for compassionate ministry, opening doors for conversation about faith and creating opportunities to share the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ.

Encounter Show airs every Tuesday on KSIV radio, Bott Radio Network – St. Louis. Locally on 91.5 FM, 1320 AM & 95.9 FM or listen anytime at;

https://bottradionetwork.com/ministry/encounter-ksiv

If you have a story that you would like to share, contact me here and you might just become my next guest!

Bishop Raphael Green, founder and pastor of Metro Christian Worship Center in South St. Louis City, talks about the Lord’s unique calling for our lives and the inner struggle of following Him. Find out how to be transformed into a godly servant-leader.

Encounter Show airs every Tuesday on KSIV radio, Bott Radio Network – St. Louis. Locally on 91.5 FM, 1320 AM & 95.9 FM or listen anytime at;

https://bottradionetwork.com/ministry/encounter-ksiv

If you have a story that you would like to share, contact me here and you might just become my next guest!

From 2009-2021 American High School students who said they feel “persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness” rose from 26% to 44%. Lutheran High School South Counselor Jennifer Haines joins us today to discuss the causes of this trend and ways to mitigate it in the youth in your life.

Encounter Show airs every Tuesday on KSIV radio, Bott Radio Network – St. Louis. Locally on 91.5 FM, 1320 AM & 95.9 FM or listen anytime at;

https://bottradionetwork.com/ministry/encounter-ksiv

If you have a story that you would like to share, contact me here and you might just become my next guest!

The militant activist group “Jane’s Revenge” takes aim at a Christian-based pregnancy center. We speak with Dr. James Harden, CEO of CompassCare of Buffalo NY, about the June 7 attack.

Encounter Show airs every Tuesday on KSIV radio, Bott Radio Network – St. Louis. Locally on 91.5 FM, 1320 AM & 95.9 FM or listen anytime at;

https://bottradionetwork.com/ministry/encounter-ksiv

If you have a story that you would like to share, contact me here and you might just become my next guest!

President Obama, when he was in office, proclaimed June as Gay Pride Month.  Tune in to Encounter as Stephen Black shares his story of revelation and freedom.

Encounter Show airs every Tuesday on KSIV radio, Bott Radio Network – St. Louis. Locally on 91.5 FM, 1320 AM & 95.9 FM or listen anytime at;

https://bottradionetwork.com/ministry/encounter-ksiv

If you have a story that you would like to share, contact me here and you might just become my next guest!

In this first part of a two-part series, Cari Gintz, author of Jericho Unmasked,  tells of God’s amazing transformative power and relentless love to redeem those that are His. Parents will be encouraged by a praying mom and strugglers will be gripped by Jesus’ miraculous power to do what they cannot do for themselves!

Encounter Show airs every Tuesday on KSIV radio, Bott Radio Network – St. Louis. Locally on 91.5 FM, 1320 AM & 95.9 FM or listen anytime at;

https://bottradionetwork.com/ministry/encounter-ksiv

If you have a story that you would like to share, contact me here and you might just become my next guest!

“God has a plan for each and every person,” says Beautiful Feet International Founder and President, Melissa Heiland.  Listen in as she shares her journey as a missionary and pregnancy center operator in 17 countries and over 50 locations.

Encounter Show airs every Tuesday on KSIV radio, Bott Radio Network – St. Louis. Locally on 91.5 FM, 1320 AM & 95.9 FM or listen anytime at;

https://bottradionetwork.com/ministry/encounter-ksiv

If you have a story that you would like to share, contact me here and you might just become my next guest!

Is there a correlation between defunding the police and the dramatic increase in crime across the country?  Our guest is a police officer with strong opinions on this subject. Michael A. Letts is the founder and president of In-Vest USA, a national grassroots nonprofit, and is a retired police officer and police chaplain.

Encounter Show airs every Tuesday on KSIV radio, Bott Radio Network – St. Louis. Locally on 91.5 FM, 1320 AM & 95.9 FM or listen anytime at;

https://bottradionetwork.com/ministry/encounter-ksiv

If you have a story that you would like to share, contact me here and you might just become my next guest!

Kay Meyer’s encounter with a Jehovah’s Witness follower challenged her to know more about her own beliefs. Listen in to discover how her research sparked an entire ministry organization to life.

Ray Redlich shares news and insights on ministering to the homeless as well as ways in which individuals and churches can help.

Encounter Show airs every Tuesday on KSIV radio, Bott Radio Network – St. Louis. Locally on 91.5 FM, 1320 AM & 95.9 FM or listen anytime at;

https://bottradionetwork.com/ministry/encounter-ksiv

If you have a story that you would like to share, contact me here and you might just become my next guest!