From The Heartland: Recent Episodes
Delvin Kinser
The eyes of the world are on Paris, France as the 2024 Olympic Games Get underway. News Director Delvin Kinser says the Olympic torch isn't the only flame burning in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. The Gospel of Jesus is also being preached.
Some classic hymns are timeless. In this week's From the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser shares the story of a new hymn whose creator is hoping will be sung for generations, but also be carried beyond the stars.
This week marked the two year anniversary of the Supreme Court's overturn of Roe vs Wade. The church was given a tremendous answer to 50 years of prayers in that decision. What it has done in light of that answered prayer is startling. News Director Delvin Kinser has more in this week's From the Heartland.
Spring and summer storms are part of the deal when you live in the Heartland. News Director Delvin Kinser shares a story of a Kansas ministry that's spent more than a century helping people through life's storms, which is now in need of help recovering from a storm of their own.
Young people and sports go hand in hand in Kansas. In this week's FromThe Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser tells us about a rapidlygrowing sporting activity taking the Sunflower State by storm.
The largest annual prayer gathering in the nation is set to take placenext week. In this week's From The Heartland, you will see that TheNational Day of Prayer is more than a call to pray. It's a challenge tothe Christian to shine light on the darkness.
Often it is through times of trial that we find some of God's greatestinspirations. This will become abundantly clear as you listen to thisweek's edition of From the Heartland. News Director Delvin Kinserintroduces you to Keep Life Jumping 4 Kay.
In a world where people can feel hopeless....a ministry in Emporia, KS is offering the hope only Jesus Christ can offer. News Director Delvin Kinser tells us about the work of Shiloh Home of Home for Women in Emporia.
Our hope in you hands promotion is proving to be a tremendous blessing this month. From the Heartland takes you to another of the ministries we are highlighting so you can hear the heart behind it.
This month it has been our pleasure to share Hope In Our Hands with our listeners, and highlighting the needs of some great organizations that bless communities in our listening area. In conjunction, this week's From the Heartland highlights one of these worthy organizations whose mission is to reach foster and at-risk youth.
When God gives you a dream...it's plan and purpose might not always be clear. In this week's edition of From the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser shares the story of a God idea...whose timing was perfect.
For 75 years, a Kansas community has been celebrating the flipping of pancakes, a race, and much more. News Director Delvin Kinser shares more on the Diamond Anniversary of Liberal, Kansas' International Pancake Day Race.
Singing praises in prison. The Apostle Paul and his buddy Silas did itwith miraculous results. In this week's From the Heartland, NewsDirector Delvin Kinser takes us back to a Kansas prison where thepraises of God are being sung every week.
Being imprisoned in America is not a pleasant proposition. In thisweek's edition of From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser takes you inside the walls of a Kansas prison, and what we find may surprise you.
Snakes seem to fall into two catagories.... you either like them, or you don't. Wherever you may land on the subject, wildlife experts say summer is the perfect time to make sure you know all you can about the slithery creatures.
Human trafficking is a scourge on the globe. A successful summer movie tackling the issue has many wondering what's being done to stop it. In this edition of From the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser sheds light on what Kansas is doing and how you can make an impact as well.
Leave no man behind.... it's a tradition of the American military that continues to endure. In this week's From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser shares one such story that was 80 years in the making.
Child Evangelism Fellowship is well known to people in the heartland. Good News Clubs have been a part of local schools for years with great success. But as News Director Delvin Kinser shows us, this powerful ministry is not resting on its laurels when it comes to the future.
Perryton, Texas is is recovery mode. News Director Delvin Kinser takes us to the tornado ravaged community where we find the work toward restoration is going beyond the physical to the spiritual.
Delvin Kinser got to interview Pastor Marlon Sparks about how our KJIL/KHYM listeners can help with Tornado Relief in Perryton, TX.
In this weeks' From The Heartland, we introduce you to a Kansans who has a heart for spiritual renewal....and wants to give Kansas churches a tool to bring it about.
Human trafficking is an ugly stain on our world. It often leaves its victims marked by shame and guilt. In this week's From The Heartland, we hear from a Kansas ministry with the mission to restore a trafficking victim's identity through tattoo removal.
Bull riding is tough business. It's the athlete under the rider that makes it so. In this edition of From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser introduces us to someone dedicated to making the bull the best he can be.
Testimonies are a deeply personal thing. That's why they're sometimes difficult to share. This week in From the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser tells us how one man's journey to Jesus is playing out along a Kansas highway.
When you think Salvation Army, a red kettle and a ringing bell may come to mind. But in this week's From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser reveals much more about the mission of these soldiers for Christ.
Keeping your eyes on the road may be harder to do than ever before. As News Director Delvin Kinser tells us, distracted driving is on the rise and it's up to the person behind the wheel to focus on safety.
Finding America's military leaders for the coming generations is not an easy task. The heartland has a tradition of providing them to the nation and News Director Delvin Kinser shares how a Kansas US Senator and his staff are doing their part to find them.
Easter Sunday is upon us. In this edition of From the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser explores the evidence in support of our Lord's Resurrection.
The Heartland is known for inspiring creativity among the people who call it home. In this week's edition of From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser introduces you to an artist who draws inspiration from God's unique creation known as the high plains.
The Kansas Supreme Court is set to hear arguments that supporters of the rights of the unborn are praying will sway them in support of life. In this week's From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser introduces a group of ministers asking Kansans to join them in that prayer.
Got hurts, hang-ups, and habits keeping you from being all God wants you to be? This week's From the Heartland may just be exactly what you need to hear. News Director Delvin Kinser shines a spotlight on a program in many places across the heartland that is freeing those bound by additions of all kinds.
Is foster care right for you and your family? A foster care agency in the heartland is looking to provide the answer to that question. News Director Delvin Kinser details what's needed in this week's From the Heartland.
Churches in the Heartland are known for making their communities better as they look to reach their neighbors for Christ. News Director Delvin Kinser tells us how congregations are using good food to impact their cities and towns.
Its bald eagle season in Kansas. In this week's From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser shows why the Sunflower State is so popular with America's national symbol.
The Bible was the original textbook for schools at America's founding. In this week's edition of From the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser tells us about an effort to get every school library stocked with God's Word.
The landscape for the battle over life has shifted since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade. In this week's from the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser explores those changes as new battle lines are drawn a bit closer to home.
The Heartland has no shortage of people blessed with the spirit of competition. From football to a game of horse shoes, you can always find someone who wants to be the best. News Director Delvin Kinser introduces us to a group of collegiate competitors making history in a contest that promotes the nation's food supply.
God has a calling individualized for each of his children. In this week's From the Heartland, we introduce you to a man who many would say knows what it means to serve a higher purpose. But who's finding out his highest service is to God's call.
For anything to last for 150 years, something must be being done right. If you want to see things done right in the heartland, look no further than the family farm. News Director Delvin Kinser tells us about an effort to give the family farmer a well deserved pat on the back.
The Great Plains Christian Radio family lost a dear friend and supporter this week. Don Lear of Garden City, KS was a part of this ministry since its founding. In this week's From the Heartland, we pay tribute to this man of God with a heart for radio ministry.
Road safety during the Christmas season is paramount. Especially when your hauling home an important Christmas treasure....A live tree.
While many of us are getting ready for Christmas this month, our friends and family in the military may not have that luxury. News Director Delvin Kinser introduces us to an annual effort that looks to do something about that.
Thanksgiving is uniquely an American tradition... but no matter how you celebrate, preparation is key to it's success. News Director Delvin Kinser has some reminders for you to consider.
Pastor appreciation month might be coming to a close, but it's still not too late to be a blessing to your local shepherd. News Director Delvin Kinser shares some ideas in this week's From the Heartland.
Young people coming to Christ....that's what the Fellowship of Christian Athlete's Fields of Faith is all about. News Director Delvin Kinser explains.
A special exhibit makes it's way to Kansas for he purpose of bringing communities together to honor those who've served the nation in the defense of freedom. News Director Delvin Kinser has more in this week's From the Heartland.
A Kansas tradition takes to the air in October. News Director Delvin Kinser reports aviation will be on display during the 2022 edition of the Fly Kansas Air Tour.
Devoting a life to service can be a powerful way to worship God. News Director Delvin Kinser tells us about a Kansas event this month that is hoping to put such worship on display.
With school classrooms coming to life across the Heartland.....it's time to remind ourselves to watch out for school zones. News Director Delvin Kinser has more on this important time to remember safety in your community.
An institute committed to helping Christian organizations provide the best working environment for their employees is out with the year's best. In this week's From The Heartland...News Director Delvin Kinser details what motivates the Best Christian Workplaces Institute.
Public art projects can bring joy and pride to any community. In this week's From the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser shares and example of how Kansas is investing such projects.
Primary election day in Kansas is taking on more significance this year as a real life versus death issue lies in the hands of voters. In this week's edition of From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser gives us the ends and outs of the Value Them Both Amendment.
It's just four words....but the National Motto speaks volumes. And as News Director Delvin Kinser tells us in this week's From the Heartland, a Kansas school district is banking on their students getting the message.
The war in Ukraine may seem like it's on the other side of the world. New Director Delvin Kinser introduces us to a family fighting for their country in Kansas.
Harvest time in the Heartland can make travel interesting. Each year we are reminded to watch out for heavy equipment and trucks working to reap the grain that powers agriculture. In this week's From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser gives us the perspective of the person driving that equipment, and what your being safe means to him.
What happened to spring? It's a question some of us in the Heartland seem to ask every year. But with temperatures in the triple-digits already this year, questions are being raised about the stability of power grids in the region. News Director Delvin Kinser has more in this week's From The Heartland.
Information is power! And for a coalition of pro-life groups in Kansas, informing the state's voters concerning the "Value Them Both Amendment" needed some star power this week, with Lisa & Alan Robertson. News Director Delvin Kinser has more in this week's edition of From The Heartland.
Winter wheat is big business in Kansas, but this year America's bread basket looks to be providing less bread. News Director Delvin Kinser explains in this week's From The Heartland.
The National Day of Prayer is nearly upon us. In this week's From the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser reveals how Kansans are leading the way to prayer.
More often than not....it takes courage to stand for the truth. In this week's From the Heartland...we hear from a national figure who has made it his mission to inspire Christians to once again stand for the truth found in God's Word.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been cause for concern around the world, but a Kansas minister sees an opportunity to spread the Gospel in a part of the world with which he is all too familiar. News Director Delvin Kinser has more in this week's From The Heartland.
America needs blood, and needs it badly. In this week's From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser shows us what folks in the heartland are doing about it.
Football fans will be gearing up for Super Bowl gatherings surrounding the biggest game of the year this weekend. In this week's edition of From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser shares how a Kansas church has turned the big game into a tool for sharing the Gospel.
Getting God's Word into the hands of those who've never read it in their own language can be harrowing work. In many places in the world, Christians are risking their very lives to make Bible translation a reality. News Director Delvin Kinser has such a story in this week's From The Heartland.
The Church has many responsibilities. Jesus commands are always based in a love that only comes from Him. In this week's edition of From the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser introduces us to an organization that's calling the Church to express that love to foster families.
Men and women of faith are called to be a light in the darkness of the world. In this week's From the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser introduces us to a person who's answered that call in a way more public than most.
It's never to early to start an active lifestyle... That's the message researchers in the Heartland are sharing this fall. News Director Delvin Kinser has more in this week's edition of From The Heartland.
Veterans Day is fast approaching. In this week's From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser tells us this year's commemoration has special significance.
Next month churches are being asked to set aside a Sunday to pray for the persecuted church. News Director Delvin Kinser introduces us to an organization, Christian Freedom International, offering help to congregations who aren't sure how to pray.
Sometimes doing the work of the Lord means getting your hands dirty. News Director Delvin Kinser explains in this week's edition of From The Heartland.
A lot is being said these days about the transformation of America's culture. In this week's From the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser tells us about an organization asking every day citizens to stand of Biblical influence in the public arena.
In the Heartland...options for getting a college degree can be limited. And if you seek higher learning in religious fields of study, it can be even harder. In this week's From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser introduces us to a new college that's looking to meet this need.
The dog days of summer are perfect for star gazing. In This week's From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser has some tips for viewing one of God's cosmic creations.
In a little more than a year....Kansans will have the opportunity to take a stand for life with the passage of a change to the state's constitution. News Director Delvin Kinser has more about the "Value Them Both" Amendment....and what it means for the unborn in the Sunflower State.
The 4th of July is not only a time to celebrate our American freedoms. It's also an opportunity to remember from where those freedoms come. In this week's From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser looks into the subject of how Americans and those from other places view Freedom of Religion.
What do you do when you see a need in your community? Do you wish circumstances would change or hope someone else will see the need and fill it? In this week's From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser introduces us to a newcomer to the Heartland...whose taking a more direct approach.
Getting back to the way it was before the Covid-19 Pandemic. There are signs of a return to normal, but it hasn't been easy. News Director Delvin Kinser has on business' story From The Heartland.
We mark the start of summer with Memorial Day... But News Director Delvin Kinser reminds us of the meaning of the holiday....and how Kansans can pay tribute to those who made it possible.
Everyone has or has had a mom. Most of us believe our is the best. To celebrate all moms this Mother's Day Weekend, News Director Delvin Kinser tells us the story of a mom who can inspire every mother to know they're not alone, no matter what life brings.
Growing and sustaining a church congregation in rural America is getting harder and harder. News Director Delvin Kinser tells us about a church in place in the Heartland who seem to have figured out the secret.
Has the pandemic and all it's restrictions got you yearning for a vacation? In this week's From the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser is here to let you know that you're not alone.
A war on animal agriculture has come to the Heartland. News Director Delvin Kinser outlines this conflict, and what's behind what's called The PAUSE Act.
With the end of the pandemic in sight, and most restrictions on gatherings being set aside.... Believers in the Heartland are especially looking forward to Easter this year. With that in mind, News Director Delvin Kinser offers information on a way you could cap your weekend with Jesus as the focus of your attention.
News Director Delvin Kinser will tell you, nothing ministers to him like a hot cup of coffee. In this week's edition of From The Heartland, he tells us how buying a cup of joe in one Kansas community can lead to ministry to many.
The newspaper business was tough, even before the age of computers. In this week's From the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser tells us about a publication that has found success providing readers a Christian view of the news
Covid-19 has forced all of us to adjust. Non-profits are no different. News Director Delvin Kinser tells us how one successful organization is hoping their supporters will adjust themselves.
We have no greater example of caring for the sick than in Jesus Christ. It could be why a rural Kansas Christian College is on the path of creating a program that does just that. In this week's episode of From The Heartland..News Director Delvin Kinser explains.
Can anything good come from the pandemic? You may have asked yourself that question. News Director Delvin Kinser has an answer in this week's From The Heartland feature.
Praying for those that God has place in authority is a biblical command. In this week's From the Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser share an opportunity for Kansans to take of this prayer mission.
The Christmas Star is coming to the heartland soon. News Director Delvin Kinser tells us what you need to know about the heavenly phenomena that showing up this Christmas season.
You can never do too much when it comes to honoring the men and women who have served the nation's military. In this week's From The Heartland....News Director Delvin Kinser shows us how the Christmas holiday and respect for America's heroes come together.
Operation Christmas Child has touched millions of lives for Christ, but none of it could have happened without the volunteers that make it happen. News Director Delvin Kinser has more in this week's feature From The Heartland.
This week Americans paid tribute to the men and women who have served in the uniform of the United States. News Director Delvin Kinser takes us to a place in the Heartland where leaders set aside a whole week to say thanks to veterans.
Some may say Morton County, KS is a place time forgot, but News Director Delvin Kinser tells us it's more accurate to say it's a place that looks to the future while refusing to forget it's storied past. In this week's From the Heartland Feature...we hear about a tradition in this far southwest Kansas county that isn't going away anytime soon.
You don't have to tell the people of the Heartland that lightning is dangerous. But that's not stopping weather experts from trying. News Director Delvin Kinser found a man who not only knows first hand the danger, but also lived to tell about it.
In the latest episode of From the Heartland... News Director Delvin Kinser tells a hair-owing tale on his own return to grooming normalcy. Once you listen, you'll understand.
We've thought more about risks to our health in the last few weeks than most of us might have otherwise thought in a lifetime. News Director Delvin Kinser is pointing to what some consider an even greater danger....attacks on America's foundation of religious freedom.
No one looks forward to facing adversity. In the past week, an Oklahoma Panhandle community faced down a fiery trial that literally threatened its existence. As News Director Delvin Kinser shows us, it's response is turning out to be classic From The Heartland.
Foster parenting can be stressful work. News Director Delvin Kinser tells us about one church's efforts to be a blessing to foster families who could use a break.
What makes Thanksgiving Day perfect for you? It's a question From the Heartland posed to our KJIL-KHYM crew. We think you'll be amused.
Monday is Veterans Day. At Veterans Day events across the country, the air is likely to ring out with the sound of Taps being played. For our veterans, there's nothing more sacred. In this week's From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser has details the origins of this familiar tune, and what it means to those who served.
The Bible instructs us to sing our praises to the Lord. News Director Delvin Kinser introduces us to a Kansas ministry focused on just that.
One of the most successful evangelical programs makes another appearance in the heartland. News director Delvin Kinser shares how one church is not only using it to change their community, but themselves as well.
Stories of tragedy and heartbreak are not new. You hear them every day. When you hear them, you may wonder...how could anyone come back from that? In this week's From The Heartland, News Director Delvin Kinser tells us...that's when you discover there are some things only God can do.
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