Tuesday, November 17, 2009
10-10:10 a.m. CT

Rick Lemons, author of The Race: From Pit Row to Victory Lane, will guest on KJAB 88.3 FM in central Missouri.

Is your spiritual engine running on fumes? Do you feel like you’re falling behind in the race of life, or that you’ve hit the wall? Get ready to start your engine once again. In The Race—From Pit Row to Victory Lane, author Rick Lemons offers timely and comprehensive insights that will fuel your relationship with God. Join him as he parallels the Christian life to NASCAR racing.

Just as NASCAR teams work together to improve a car’s performance in Pit Row, God has provided all we need to drive a victorious race. Lemons points out that we have a pit crew—other believers—and a crew chief in God. By making frequent pit stops for God’s Word, Worship, Fellowship, Prayer, Accountability, and Encouragement, we equip ourselves for ultimate performance. He explains how these are like fuel, new tires, a strong battery, receiving instructions from the Crew Chief, listening to your spotter, and receiving a refreshing drink during a NASCAR event.

Lemons also warns of accidents resulting from debris that Satan throws our way; Satan wants to put us on the “dnf” list—did not finish. Lemons forewarns of wreckage that can disqualify us. NASCAR teams understand that having the best car does not guarantee victory on every race day. Forty-three cars begin each race, but not all will finish. By comparing Christian disciplines to NASCAR team strategies, he gives practical, biblical advice that will keep us on track and heading towards Victory Lane.

Thursday, November 19, 2009
8-9 p.m. CT

Betty Odak, author of Before, After, & Beyond Bankruptcy, will guest on “Not Just Talkin’ the Talk,” a live listener call-in show hosted by Linda Goldfarb.

Bankruptcy feels overwhelming, but there are many things a person can do to minimize the effects of financial reversals and speed along the process of gaining back a good credit rating.

These issues and more faced author Betty Odak, but she decided she would not be forever defined by her bankruptcy. Instead, Odak researched her options, made some changes, and is now well on the road to a better life…a good life…a life after bankruptcy.

As a single mother of two teenage daughters, Odak moved her family from Kenya to the United States, hoping for a better life. She worked hard to support her family, and went to college and graduated with a master’s degree in psychology in 2003. But financial stability was elusive. The cost of living, coupled with her mounting debt from school, finally propelled Odak into filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy. It was a tough lesson, and one she didn’t want.

Now, Odak wants to help others who are struggling financially. Packed with useful information, including step-by-step action plans and charts, Before, After, and Beyond Bankruptcy is a must-read for anyone struggling with financial crisis, or for everyone wanting to implement a sound money management program.