Community Matters On Wcic

Mark Minnella, Co-Founder of the National Association of Christian Financial Consultants explains the difference between gambling and investing and offers tips for biblical management of your money.

Sgt. Tony Halsey with Illinois State Police gives an update on Scott's Law in Illinois, the law requiring drivers to slow down and move over for stopped vehicles with flashing lights. He explains why it is so important to follow this law and the lives it can impact if you don't.

Gwen Smith, a speaker, author and podcaster outlines her mission for women to give hope and encouragement to other women by sharing their stories and experiences. She talks about her Graceologie podcast and upcoming appearance at the Broken Into Beautiful conference in Morton.

Pastor Jessie Davis, Great Oaks Community Church talks about the importance of a church looking outside its walls and challenges churchgoers to make an impact for Christ.

Rob Jackson, Counselor for Focus on the Family gives parents advice for conversations with adult children about their significant others, along with other issues that can come up when children become young adults.

Grant Murphy, Executive Director of Nicholas J. Murphy Foundation talks about the foundation he operates in memory of his brother, who lost his life while saving someone else’s life, specifically legal services for members of the military. He offers advice for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.

Rob Jackson, Counselor for Focus on the Family has advice for parents whose children have viewed pornography. He also offers tips on how to talk with your kids about this sensitive topic.

Ryan Mobley, Downstate Illinois Director for Safe Families for Children, talks about how his organization works to keep children safe and families intact through host homes, family coaches, church involvement, and other resources.

Amy Beadle and Jeff Berg with Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau talk about upcoming events and tourist attractions in the Capital City. They provide information on entertainment options for the whole family, plus attractions for residents and repeat visitors.

Donn Paul with Southern Recipe Small Batch shares how men can take better care of themselves as part of Men’s Health Month – everything from diet, to exercise to smartphone usage. He also talks about some healthy snack options.

Justin Miller, Transition Program Manager for USO talks about how the Pathfinder program is helping Illinois military members transition from active service to civilian life. Justin also provides resources and tips for transitioning military members and their families.

Officer Billie Ingles with Pekin Police gives a look inside the department. She details a recent distracted driving enforcement campaign and previews upcoming events the department will be involved with this summer.

Author Linda Weber talks about the importance of mothers in our lives and focuses on the challenges stay-at-home mothers face, while providing tips for being the best mother you can be.

Daryl Carlson, Manager of Education & Outreach for Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter gives advice for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and provides information on how his organization is helping educate caregivers to provide the best possible care and take care of themselves.

Warren Smith, VP of Mission Advancement for Colson Center talks about the connection between marijuana use and psychosis, detailing the dangers of marijuana that might not be noticed on the surface as discovered in a new study.

Rev. Craig Williams, Executive Director of South Side Mission talks about how his organization is working to improve the lives of people in one of the poorest zip codes. He also previews the 2019 Annual Banquet.

Laura Vorreyer, an author and pet care expert, gives tips for how to keep your pets safe from predators, particularly during the spring months where there is an increased level of danger.

Laura Adams, Education Analyst for DriversEd.com talks about the dangers of distracted driving as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. She details some trends and increasing concerns with social media and its impact on inattentiveness behind the wheel.

Abraham Hamilton, III, General Counsel and Public Policy Analyst, American Family Association talks about the new movie “Unplanned” and why it could have a big impact on the right to life conversation. He gives examples of the impacts of abortion and shares statistics on the issue.

R. Christian Bohlen, author of the book, "Jesus Christ, His Life and Mine: The Story of Jesus and How It Applies to Us in the Twitter Era" talks about how we can focus on Jesus, even when our focus may tend to be drawn in many directions as social media now plays such a large role in our lives.