It's back to school time for many North Texas school districts, and what happened in Forney is pretty neat! Young people, you're not in it by yourself. You don't have to handle everything by yourself. Your success is something we all want to see!

It's back to school time for many North Texas school districts, and what happened in Forney is pretty neat! Young people, you're not in it by yourself. You don't have to handle everything by yourself. Your success is something we all want to see!

Good, Good News: Forney Church Helps Kids Going Back To School

Many of us have kids going back to school. Some as students, or for my family, as teachers and administrators. The Lord says where two or more gather in His name, so let's gather and storm the Heavens with this prayer.-Sonny

Many of us have kids going back to school. Some as students, or for my family, as teachers and administrators. The Lord says where two or more gather in His name, so let's gather and storm the Heavens with this prayer. -Sonny

Back to School Prayer

There's a parent out there who must be pretty proud of their son for standing up for himself and refusing to go along with the crowd that was playing pranks on the neighbors. Instead, he took their game of ding-dong ditch and turned it into something that has gone viral in the most positive way!

Good, Good News: The Best Ding-Dong Ditch Ever

When I saw this feature on Good Morning America, I knew I had to check to see how far it was from our studios in downtown Dallas.See, the place is Cafe' Momentum, a Dallas restaurant that doubles as a nonprofit professional training facility for kids impacted by the juvenile justice system. The restaurant is a living example of its motto, "Eat, drink, change lives."

When I saw this feature on <a href="https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/restaurant-doubles-nonprofit-mentor-train-justice-involved-youth-101946873" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Good Morning America</a>, I knew I had to check to see how far it was from our studios in downtown Dallas. See, the place is <a href="https://cafemomentum.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cafe' Momentum</a>, a Dallas restaurant that doubles as a nonprofit professional training facility for kids impacted by the juvenile justice system. The restaurant is a living example of its motto, "Eat, drink, change lives."

Good, Good News: A Dallas Restaurant Giving Kids A Second Chance

I am always looking for good news to share with you and I didn't have to look very far to find the heroic act of two police officers from White Settlement, Texas as they rescued a man from the front seat of a burning car!

Good, Good News: Fort Worth Police Save Man From Burning Car

July 20th is one big party for the Clark family as three sisters celebrate the same birthday -- and no, they're not triplets. They're all 6 years apart!

No Way This Mom Forgets Her Daughter's Birthdays

At you job, you may accumulate PTO: personal time off. But have you heard about the new PTO? Parenting time off?If you need time off to be effective at work, does the same follow for being a parent? Without getting some downtime, parents are at risk of crashing and burning. To read about warning signs and solutions, click this link: case of burnout.That's why Matt Ragland, an expert in productivity, agrees. Now he’s taken his professional know-how and carried it over to his life as a father. In a viral tweet he sent on July 23, Ragland explains how he and his wife will start giving each other PTO or PARENTS time off.

At you job, you may accumulate PTO: personal time off. But have you heard about the new PTO? Parenting time off? If you need time off to be effective at work, does the same follow for being a parent? Without getting some downtime, parents are at risk of crashing and burning. To read about warning signs and solutions, click this link: <a href="https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/10/cover-parental-burnout" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">case of burnout.</a> That's why Matt Ragland, an expert in productivity, agrees. Now he’s taken his professional know-how and carried it over to his life as a father. In a viral tweet he sent on July 23, Ragland explains how he and his wife will start giving each other PTO or PARENTS time off.

The New PTO: Parenting Time Off

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to KCBI's Faith Hope Love Celebration at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano. We had an amazing time and God's goodness was on display all over the place.One of those moments of God's goodness was with one of our supporters Clarence who's grief journey came full circle as the Afters took the stage last Saturday. Take a listen for yourself!

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to KCBI's Faith Hope Love Celebration at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano. We had an amazing time and God's goodness was on display all over the place. One of those moments of God's goodness was with one of our supporters Clarence who's grief journey came full circle as the Afters took the stage last Saturday. Take a listen for yourself!

A Story Of Healing From KCBI's Faith Hope Love Celebration

"Everyone deserves a swing at bat," said Dr. Michael George of Tylock-George Eye Care in Irving. "Everyone deserves the opportunity to have a better life."So Dr. George created the George Foundation for sight restoration, and doing by gifting eye vision back to his elegible patients for free!

"Everyone deserves a swing at bat," said Dr. Michael George of Tylock-George Eye Care in Irving. "Everyone deserves the opportunity to have a better life." So Dr. George created the George Foundation for sight restoration, and doing by gifting eye vision back to his elegible patients for free!

Good, Good News: DFW Doctor Giving Back The Gift Of Sight

If you've got a child heading back to school in just a couple of weeks, this might just be the most important thing you can equip you child with as they make their way back to the classroom.

Your Child Needs This To Head Back To School

Together we hope to encourage you, laugh with you, celebrate with you the goodness of God in our lives. And be daily reminded of God's grace!Real Life. Real Grace. Afternoons on KCBI.LIVE Monday-Friday from 3p-7p at 90.9 KCBI in Dallas, Texas Online at www.kcbi.orgOr download the 90.9 KCBI app and listen wherever you are!

With the kind of heat we're having right now, you may think there's no good news for anyone who has to work in it, right?Not if Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban has anything to say about it!

With the kind of heat we're having right now, you may think there's no good news for anyone who has to work in it, right? Not if Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban has anything to say about it!

Good, Good News For Those Who Have To Work In This Heat!

In an effort to bring awareness to homeless veterans in Texas, a team from Baylor University in Waco sought to provide a tremendous service to warriors in need of a blessing and ended up breaking a world record in the process!

Good, Good News: Baylor Brings Warmth To Warriors

Has anyone ever told you that you spend too much time on your cell phone? How about the inventor of the cell phone?Mr. Martin Cooper pioneered and placed the very first call from a handheld cell phone back in 1973 and you'd think he want you to spend as much time as possible on the thing he invented, right? Not quite!

Has anyone ever told you that you spend too much time on your cell phone? How about the inventor of the cell phone? Mr. Martin Cooper pioneered and placed the very first call from a handheld cell phone back in 1973 and you'd think he want you to spend as much time as possible on the thing he invented, right? Not quite!

Get Off Your Cell Phone (The Creator Says So!)

Sometimes, we take for granted just how powerful prayer is!Four men wearing masks and carrying guns entered a church in Ferguson, Missouri during a Sunday morning service, and the pastor of the church, Marquaello Futrell, also a former member of law enforcement, noticed something was off about the four men immediately. He quickly spotted their weapons, remained calm but still took decisive action. Pastor Futrell, not wanting to cause alarm, told his staff to lock the church's doors and call officers. Then the pastor stops the gunmen by approaching the four of them during the service, asking them why they attended that morning's service.Next, the pastor asked all four of the men if it was OK to pray for them. All four of them agreed and then members of the congregation can be seen gathered around them, praying for the four young men.

Sometimes, we take for granted just how powerful prayer is! Four men wearing masks and carrying guns entered a church in Ferguson, Missouri during a Sunday morning service, and the pastor of the church, Marquaello Futrell, also a former member of law enforcement, noticed something was off about the four men immediately. He quickly spotted their weapons, remained calm but still took decisive action. Pastor Futrell, not wanting to cause alarm, told his staff to lock the church's doors and call officers. Then the pastor stops the gunmen by approaching the four of them during the service, asking them why they attended that morning's service. Next, the pastor asked all four of the men if it was OK to pray for them. All four of them agreed and then members of the congregation can be seen gathered around them, praying for the four young men.

The Disarming Power Of Prayer

Michelle Watson

If you’re a dad of a daughter who has ever tried to figure out how to connect with your daughter at a deeper level, this is the podcast for you. Sonny and Josh sat down for a great conversation with speaker, author, licensed professional counselor Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, maybe better known as "The Dad Whisperer"!Thanks so much for listening to Old Dad / New Dad, brought to you by the KCBI Podcast Network. We'd love for you to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcast that way more people can join in on the encouraging conversation!Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield: https://www.drmichellewatson.com/The Dad Whisperer Podcast: https://www.drmichellewatson.com/podcastLet's Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters: https://www.drmichellewatson.com/booksThe Abba Project: https://www.drmichellewatson.com/theabbaprojectKCBI Podcasting Network: https://kcbi.org/podcastsAfternoons with Sonny: https://kcbi.org/on-air/afternoons-with-sonny

If you’re a dad of a daughter who has ever tried to figure out how to connect with your daughter at a deeper level, this is the podcast for you. Sonny and Josh sat down for a great conversation with speaker, author, licensed professional counselor Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, maybe better known as "The Dad Whisperer"! Thanks so much for listening to Old Dad / New Dad, brought to you by the KCBI Podcast Network. We'd love for you to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcast that way more people can join in on the encouraging conversation! Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield:<a href="https://www.drmichellewatson.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.drmichellewatson.com/</a> The Dad Whisperer Podcast: <a href="https://www.drmichellewatson.com/podcast" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drmichellewatson.com/podcast</a> Let's Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters: <a href="https://www.drmichellewatson.com/books" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drmichellewatson.com/books</a> The Abba Project:<a href="https://www.drmichellewatson.com/theabbaproject" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.drmichellewatson.com/theabbaproject</a> KCBI Podcasting Network: <a href="https://kcbi.org/podcasts" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://kcbi.org/podcasts</a> Afternoons with Sonny: <a href="https://kcbi.org/on-air/afternoons-with-sonny" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://kcbi.org/on-air/afternoons-with-sonny</a>

Hey Dad, Let's Talk with "The Dad Whisperer" Michelle Watson Canfield | Old Dad / New Dad Ep. 15

If you're a dog person like I am, then you know sometimes our dogs may know something is wrong even when we don't. Like Tucker. Ron and Cindy Ecklund were enjoying a Saturday afternoon in their backyard when their dog, a chocolate Labrador mix named Tucker, began barking. And good thing he did because he came face to face with an escaped prisoner!

If you're a dog person like I am, then you know sometimes our dogs may know something is wrong even when we don't. Like Tucker. Ron and Cindy Ecklund were enjoying a Saturday afternoon in their backyard when their dog, a chocolate Labrador mix named Tucker, began barking. And good thing he did because he came face to face with an escaped prisoner!

Now That's What I Call A Good Boy!

Josh Havens

We are just days away for KCBI's Faith Hope Love Celebration which is going to be an unforgettable evening of worship and fun with KCBI artists Meredith Andrews and The Afters. To get ready, I talked with The Afters Lead Singer Josh Havens!

Celebrating Faith, Hope, And Love with The Afters' Josh Havens

"Insecurity wants you to keep a log of your failures. Grace doesn't even write them down."

The Beautiful Forgetfulness of Grace

God Taught Me A Lesson While I Was Grocery Shopping

I don't know about you, but when all seems good, it's easy to say I'm trust Jesus with it all. But what about when everything isn't so good? Will I trust my circumstances? or the God who Lords over my circumstances?

Trust God, Not Your Circumstance

Lauren is so much fun to listen to! She is funny and engaging but more importantly, she Loves the Lord Jesus with all her heart mind soul and strength- that’s what makes her worth listening to!

She’s so godly and funny

Seriously love her!! So fun, so real, so transparent. I love your view on what’s happening in the world.

Makes me smile

Together we hope to encourage you, laugh with you, celebrate with you the goodness of God in our lives. And be daily reminded of God's grace! Real Life. Real Grace. Afternoons on KCBI. LIVE Monday-Friday from 3p-7p at 90.9 KCBI in Dallas, Texas Online at <a href="http://www.kcbi.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.kcbi.org</a> Or download the 90.9 KCBI app and listen wherever you are!

Afternoons with Sonny

for King &amp; Country are coming to the DFW November 15th on their burn the ships World Tour! Joel and Luke are giving you a preview for what you can expect during this incredible evening!

for King & Country

One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds.It's also the second leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds!*You can call the lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or you can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds. It's also the second leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds!* You can call the lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or you can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

World Suicide Prevention Day Prayer

You might have some goals set for 2020 and maybe a gym is going to help you achieve those goals! But the idea of a gym can be super intimidating for some of you. Trust me, I get it! But I want to be able to offer a couple of tips on how to push past that nervousness and own the gym!1) Have a Game Plan! There's nothing worse than walking into a gym full of equipment with no idea of what your plan is. You feel out of sorts! This doesn't need to cost you a lot of money, maybe 5-10 of research online for resources will go a long way!2) Try a Class. You don't even have to have a game plan. that person at the front has already got you covered! *Sub-Tip* Be early so you can get any spot you want!3)Pump It Up with Some Workout Tunes!Download the KCBI App so you can have your favorite music and teaching programs with you to help you tackle that gym!

You might have some goals set for 2020 and maybe a gym is going to help you achieve those goals! But the idea of a gym can be super intimidating for some of you. Trust me, I get it! But I want to be able to offer a couple of tips on how to push past that nervousness and own the gym! 1) Have a Game Plan! There's nothing worse than walking into a gym full of equipment with no idea of what your plan is. You feel out of sorts! This doesn't need to cost you a lot of money, maybe 5-10 of research online for resources will go a long way! 2) Try a Class. You don't even have to have a game plan. that person at the front has already got you covered! *Sub-Tip* Be early so you can get any spot you want! 3)Pump It Up with Some Workout Tunes! Download the KCBI App so you can have your favorite music and teaching programs with you to help you tackle that gym!

My 3 Tips to Conquering The Gym!

Experts have recommended something to help us get through our daily To-Do Lists and I am surprised!I don't know how you tackle that list, for me, it's the easy stuff first. I love getting the momentum going of crossing off those menial tasks. But the experts say this may actually be the wrong way of going about it and we may be hurting ourselves in the process. When I read the explanation, it made a lot of sense. The experts say when we're knocking out those easy tasks early, we're kind of shortcutting ourselves out of learning the process and seeing growth through that accomplishment. So the next time you've got that To-Do List that needs checking off, mix some tough stuff in with those easy tasks. You'll thank yourself later!

Experts have recommended something to help us get through our daily To-Do Lists and I am surprised! I don't know how you tackle that list, for me, it's the easy stuff first. I love getting the momentum going of crossing off those menial tasks. But the experts say this may actually be the wrong way of going about it and we may be hurting ourselves in the process. When I read the explanation, it made a lot of sense. The experts say when we're knocking out those easy tasks early, we're kind of shortcutting ourselves out of learning the process and seeing growth through that accomplishment. So the next time you've got that To-Do List that needs checking off, mix some tough stuff in with those easy tasks. You'll thank yourself later!

The Secret to Getting Through That To-Do List

There's a meme circling around the internet questioning the outrageous price of the new iPhone by comparing it with the cost of the Cracker Barrel menu. The entire menu. Though it may be more delicious and cheaper than a new iPhone, I've got an unpopular opinion!

What's Better: A New iPhone or The Whole Cracker Barrel Menu?

I believe we would all agree that its a really sad world when even grandparents are being bullied. One grandma, in particular, posted an ad on Craigslist asking "Does anyone need a grandma for Christmas?" She stated that she'd be willing to cook and bring presents to the kids because she just didn't want to be alone. Sadly, she faced a lot of negativity and ugly messages which caused her to remove her ad completely. I don't share this story to be a Debbie Downer, but to encourage you to keep an eye out for those in your life who could use some love and family this Christmas season.

I believe we would all agree that its a really sad world when even grandparents are being bullied. One grandma, in particular, posted an ad on Craigslist asking "Does anyone need a grandma for Christmas?" She stated that she'd be willing to cook and bring presents to the kids because she just didn't want to be alone. Sadly, she faced a lot of negativity and ugly messages which caused her to remove her ad completely. I don't share this story to be a Debbie Downer, but to encourage you to keep an eye out for those in your life who could use some love and family this Christmas season.

Grandma Looking for Family for the Holidays

I knew it was coming. After my boasting last week about how the Rams were going to kick some Cowboys boo-tay, I knew I was going to get some grief from my producer Josh. But he had a plan of how he was gonna serve up a slice of humble pie and let me just say, it was served COLD.

I knew it was coming. After my boasting last week about how the Rams were going to kick some Cowboys boo-tay, I knew I was going to get some grief from my producer Josh. But he had a plan of how he was gonna serve up a slice of humble pie and let me just say, it was served COLD.

Eatin' Humble Pie After Cowboys Win | Afternoons with Lauree's Fantasy Football

Our Second Episode in the 'LoLo You Should Know Know' series is Texas Sports! Here's just a taste of what you can expect to see in our video over on Facebook!

LoLo You Should Know Know: Texas Sports

If you've ever been through Pre-Marital Counseling, you know generallly what's covered in that space: Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationship Roles, Spiritual Beliefs, etc. Well I'm too cheap to pay for more counseling, so I'm crowd sourcing your wisdom! What was missing in your Pre-Marital Counseling?

If you've ever been through Pre-Marital Counseling, you know generallly what's covered in that space: Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationship Roles, Spiritual Beliefs, etc. Well I'm too cheap to pay for more counseling, so I'm crowd sourcing your wisdom! What was missing in your Pre-Marital Counseling?

What Was Missing From Your Pre-Marital Counseling?

Today is all about the facts on Lauree's Fantasy Football. We lost to the Jets. THE 0-4 JETS. Jason Garrett has got to do something to turn this ship around and I think I've got just the thing!

"Just The Facts" Cowboys vs Jets | Afternoons with Lauree's Fantasy Football

The best podcasts about ourselves as well as the world through the lense of Science. Specific topics include things about our brain, emotions to biology, physics and more!

Best Episodes on Science, Humans & The World

The best philosophy podcast episodes. Asking questions about how to live a better life, what it means to be and do good, to the idea of God. This topic includes episodes that bring about important questions that everyone should be asking themselves. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!