Keeping Families Connected

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Podcast by Keeping Families Connected

Keeping Families Connected

Welcome to the Keeping Families Connected podcast! We’re a Christ-centered ministry that helps families struggling with challenges that are dividing them. Whether you realize it or not, you and your family are targets in a spiritual and cultural battle. We’re here to equip you for that battle, strengthen your walk with the Lord, and to bring you scriptural truth, encouragement, healing and hope. We address issues like faith, marriage, divorce and how to protect and reconnect with your children. Would you like to gain valuable insight into yourself and those around you? Learn how to be a better person, spouse or parent? Are you willing to honestly assess your faith and then make changes to grow deeper in your relationship with God? Regardless of where you’re at in your Christian Walk, our journey together will be amazing! Prepare to go deep. And don’t worry about falling asleep while you’re listening. Our podcasts might be controversial or challenging but never boring. 😊 If you’re serious about your faith this is the place to be. My name is Rick Nischalke. My wife Barbara and I are co-founders of this ministry. You can find out more about us at Keepingfamiliesconnected.com.
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Latest episodes

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09 September 2026

Is This Crazy and Dangerous World Part of God’s Plan or Has He Lost Control?

If you’ve followed this podcast for any length of time, you know that we aren’t afraid to tackle serious questions and topics about faith. In today’s podcast we ask ourselves a very honest question. Is this crazy and dangerous world part of God’s plan or has He lost control?

If you’ve never asked yourself that question, you need to. Even if it seems disrespectful to God or that you have a lack of faith if you’re unsure of the answer.

The answer you arrive at will show you what you REALLY believe. Not what you say you believe. Or what you know you should believe. But what you really believe about God and His plan for you and all of mankind.

Headlines and world events scream that we live in a world that’s out of control. But God’s word reveals something very different.

Join us today as we reflect on this important question.

You can find out more about our ministry at https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/.

You can donate to our ministry using the Donation tab on our website. 😊

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26 August 2026

The Importance of Choosing a Godly Spouse

Today’s podcast, The Importance of Choosing a Godly Spouse, is one of the most important podcasts we’ve ever published.

If you or someone you care about is an unmarried Christian, and is hoping to meet, or actively searching for a soulmate that they can journey through life with, you can’t afford to miss what we’re about to share. Please send this episode to anyone you think would benefit from it. This information could be lifechanging.

My name is Rick Nischalke. My wife Barbara and I have both experienced divorces. In 2008 we co-founded a ministry called Keeping Families Connected. Since then, we’ve helped thousands of families around the world. We help them to save their marriages. When divorce is unavoidable, we help them to navigate through a divorce with the least amount of cost, conflict and damage to their families as possible.

We also help families blown apart by parental alienation. This clinical term simply means, when one parent turns their children against the other parent. Extreme alienation can result in losing contact with your children forever.

We’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. We know the positive traits to look for in a potential spouse and which ones to avoid like the plague.

Most people have no idea how lonely and destructive a loveless or abusive marriage can be. Or how bad things can get if you choose the wrong spouse. We’ve had people contact us on the verge of taking their own life because of the pain of a horrible marriage. And today we’ll share what we’ve learned with you, to protect you from experiencing the painful consequences of a bad decision.

Marriage to the right person can be an incredible blessing. Far beyond anything you can imagine. We just celebrated our 27th anniversary, and we have an awesome marriage!

If you’re hoping to enter into a marriage relationship as fulfilling and blessed as God intended, our time together will be one of the best investments you’ll ever make!

You can find out more about our ministry at https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/.

If you’d like to support our efforts, you can donate to our ministry using the Donation tab on our website. 😊

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18 August 2026

1 Thess 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks..."

In today’s podcast we’ll be diving deep into 1 Thess 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

These verses are a source of inspiration, instruction and a command. But the truth is, none of us do this perfectly, do we?

Join us today as we share insight and perspective that can help you to more fully embrace and reap the benefits of these verses in your own life.

My name is Rick Nischalke. My wife Barbara and I are co-founders of Keeping Families Connected.

You can find out more about our ministry at https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/.

You can donate to our ministry using the Donation tab on our website. 😊

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04 August 2026

The Power of a Grandparent’s Influence

In today’s podcast we’ll be discussing the Power of a Grandparent’s Influence.

Most grandparents love their grandchildren and embrace their unique role and position of influence in their lives. In fact, most of us wish that we could make more of an impact and have a deeper relationship with them than we already have.

Today we’ll share insights and ideas that can help you make a lasting impact. If you’re a grandparent, you won’t want to miss this!

My name is Rick Nischalke. My wife Barbara and I are co-founders of Keeping Families Connected.

You can find out more about our ministry at https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/.

You can donate to our ministry using the Donation tab on our website. 😊

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21 July 2026

Christianity in the Age of Algorithms and AI

In today’s podcast we’ll be discussing Christianity in the Age of Algorithms and AI.

We will be covering the topic of AI development extensively in the future, weighing out its benefits and risks. But this article is a good starting point for how we as Christians should utilize these tools as it pertains to our faith.

Join us today as we address this important and timely topic.

My name is Rick Nischalke. My wife Barbara and I are co-founders of Keeping Families Connected.

You can find out more about our ministry at https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/.

You can donate to our ministry using the Donation tab on our website. 😊

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07 July 2026

Galatians 2:20 - I No Longer Live, But Christ Lives in Me

In today’s podcast we’ll be discussing Galatians 2:20 of the bible.

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

This is a powerful verse that deals with the core foundation of both our salvation and sanctification.

Join us today as we explore the deep meaning of this scripture.

My name is Rick Nischalke. My wife Barbara and I are co-founders of Keeping Families Connected.

You can find out more about our ministry at https://keepingfamiliesconnected.com/.

You can donate to our ministry using the Donation tab on our website. 😊

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