Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-14 and 25-34, sadly ending the lives of over 48,000 people last year with the devastating ripple effect impacting so many more. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and on Friday we'll visit with Jay Lowder who was ready to end his life when an unexpected visitor stopped him. Now Jay shares his story, especially with youth and college kids, to help raise awareness and combat the loneliness and isolation epidemic. Jay will share how to spot signs that someone is making plans to end their life and action steps if you are contemplating suicide.

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Our guest today has been open-air preaching for fifty years! Ray Comfort, Founder and CEO of LivingWaters.com and best-selling author of more than 100 books joins Mornings with Seth and Deb to share his experiences sharing Christ in the marketplace. He challenges us to pray for more love for the lost and to get serious about reaching this dying world with the life-giving message of the gospel!

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Will you be watching the Presidential debate next week? How do we discover the truth behind the rhetoric as we go through these last two months before heading to the polls? Is there a way to determine whether the videos we watch are real or fake? Cedarville University Political Science Professor Dr. Mark Caleb Smith offers some best practices as we gather information and prayerfully walk through these confusing times.

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How do we begin our faith adventure with the end in mind? What does it take to run the race God has set for us and finish well? Dr. James O Davis and Dr. Timothy Hill have combined wisdom in the new book, "The Heavenly Race." James will join Seth and Deb to share what it takes to achieve a God-sized vision and begin with the end in sight. God has a place and purpose for us in His story and James O. Davis will inspire us to live out the good works God has prepared for us in our church and the world!

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What does God require of men? What is the purpose of man? How does a man, function at full capacity in all areas of life? Pastor Jim Ramos unpacks what the Bible teaches about true masculinity in a new resource, Dialed In. Jim joins Seth and Deb to discuss some of the twenty key qualities of a man of God and what he has observed as the greatest need of men today. For those of you who need encouragement to live out and embrace your masculinity, this conversation will aid you in dialing into God's amazing design.

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What does the very first Psalm teach us about living a flourishing life? How do Bible memory and meditation counter the peer pressure intensified and amplified through our culture and social media? Gerad Hall takes us to Psalm 1 giving marching orders for the health and peace that can be ours by planting Scripture in our hearts and minds!

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Do you view your work as a burden or a blessing? Are you going to work every day marking the days til the weekend? Is the life-work balance a valid discussion? In a culture that often believes work is the problem, guest David Bahnsen says work matters and serves humanity. If you're feeling less than enthusiastic about your work, David offers a fresh perspective on the role of work in God's plan for our flourishing.

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In this increasingly lonely culture, building a meaningful friendship can be difficult. What are some practical ways to develop those deep lifelong friendships? Counselor Brad Hambrick says we need to be intentional in our relationships and shares seven simple questions that deepen our connection with others.

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