Weekend with Heather Scott: Recent Episodes
Heather Scott
It’s a brand new day! Join Heather Scott as she interviews people in our community and shares the news – all with a dash of Christian inspiration! It’ll be like having your favorite cup of morning coffee!
Richelle and Laura are both local members of Mothers of Pre-schoolers (MOPS). MOPS is an international group that can be found in churches and other organizations that is dedicated to bringing moms together to share about the things going on in their lives and about motherhood. To learn more and find a MOPS group near you, visit https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/
Winston Sanders and Jeralynne Bobinski join the show to explain the birth of Independence Day and why Americans celebrate it.
Derek Voorhees is the President of Boise Bible College (BBC). Derek joins Heather to talk about the benefits of going to BBC for higher education.
Monty and Amanda share about the services Lifeline Pregnancy offers for women as an alternative option from abortions.
Tamara is the manager of the Boise Farmer’s Market. She joins Heather on the show to talk about why farmer’s markets are beneficial for consumers and when and where Boise’s farmer’s market takes place.
It’s summertime and that means it’s also time for Vacation Bible Schools! On the show are three children’s pastors, Dewey Alger (Cloverdale Church of God), Jeanine Abernathy (Legacy Church), and Christina Berg (Ten Mile Christian Church) to talk about their respective VBS programs this year.
In honor of Memorial Day, Rob Morris rejoins Heather on the show to talk about the origin of Memorial Day and shares a few personal stories about heroes who served and died for our country.
Monique and Liberty join Heather to help bring awareness to Foster Care Month and share how people can help care for children and young adults through fostering programs.
May 15, 2021 is Armed Forces Day and Bill Heyob joins Heather to talk more about it. Bill is the Bureau Chief and State Service Officer for the Idaho Division of Veterans Services. To learn about any benefits you may apply for, go to https://www.veterans.idaho.gov/Benefits
Freddie is the executive director for Praise International. Praise International is committed to supporting, equipping, and training pastors and evangelists in third-world countries for the work of ministry. You can learn more about Praise International at praiseinternational.us
Randy and Lynette started David’s Hope ministry after experiencing the loss of a child during pregnancy. David’s Hope provides Christ-centered hope and healing to families dealing with pregnancy loss.
On June 19, 2021, David’s Hope is hosting the Pink and Blue 5k Fun Run. This is a charity race to support David’s Hope ministry. You can register online to participate at https://pinkandbluerun.com/
Ray Ellis hosts the YouTube channel series “Behind The Why”, where he and his daughter GerDonna sit down and engage in a dialogue about topics that Christians frequently ask about and answer questions submitted from viewers.
Check out Ray’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmpcz4doVOZ8Qt0p5DxJMBQ
Monica Forbes is the CEO of Recovery United. Recovery United is a resource for people struggling with opioid and other drug addictions. Monica shares about the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 24 and how you can participate in your local community.
Learn more and find where your local community is participating at https://takebackday.dea.gov
Tom Purdy is the executive director of the Treasure Valley Links Players. Links Players aims to help men and women change the conversation at their clubs and courses where they play golf—from surface to substance, me to others, and temporal to eternal.
Learn more at https://www.linksplayers.com/
Easter Sunday is approaching! Pastor Dave McGarrah of Deer Flat Church joins Heather to talk about the events that lead up to Jesus’ burial and resurrection and why they are so important in solidifying the Christian faith.
Lighthouse Ministry Worldwide is a mission-based ministry with a heart to share the light and love of Jesus Christ. The Lighthouse Ministry Worldwide team started with the Thomas Family in 2015 and has grown and is now supported by a team of volunteers.
Learn more at https://www.lighthousemw.org/
Alaina Henry is the clinical director of the Refuge Counseling Office in Nampa, Idaho. Refuge Counseling specializes in faith-based counseling that integrates professional counseling and therapy with spirituality to honor a holistic treatment approach.
Jeff Larson is the owner of Awakenings Coffee House. Awakenings is a locally owned and operated business that aims to provide authentic coffee and delicious meals.
Also featured on the show is Bev Chapman of Greenleaf Friends Academy to share about their upcoming Quaker Auction on March 12 and 13, 2021. Learn more at https://gfaschools.org/
Get Grounded is a women’s ministry that brings Christ-minded women together to meet and be rooted and grounded in love. Learn more about Get Grounded at Eagle Christian Church on their website: https://www.eaglechristianchurch.com/women/
Safe Place Ministries exists to provide education, resources, support, and services to individuals, care providers, and churches whose lives and ministries have been touched by domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse, and/or sexual assault. By accurately identifying, understanding, and responding to the complex dynamics of abuse, together we can bring hope and healing to individuals and their families.
For more information, visit https://www.safeplaceministries.com/
Rock Brown shares how high school students can sign up to take non-denominational seminary classes at their local public high school (including homeschooled students as well)!
Dr. Vincent Kituku is a motivational speaker and coach and shares with Heather about his life growing up in Kenya, the culture shock he experienced after moving to the United States, and the development of his ministries.
Kayla McKenzie made a decision to become a surrogate and shares her experience with Heather.
Karen McGee is the former president of the Idaho State Board of Education. Karen joins Heather to talk about National School of Choice Week, starting from January 24-31, 2021.
Jason Herring joins Heather on the show in honor of Sanctity of Life month to share about the March for Life event! The Boise March for Life takes place every January on the weekend anniversary of Roe v Wade to commemorate the over 50 million unborn children that have been lost since the infamous Supreme Court ruling.
The March and rally that follows are a celebration of life and demonstration in the belief that all life is sacred. March for Life begins Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 1 PM at the Gene Harris Bandshell in Julia Davis Park and will end at the south steps of the Capitol building.
Go to http://www.rtli.org/march-for-life for more information.
Sandy Jones is the publisher of Christian Living Magazine, a non-profit organization sending magazines filled with Christian inspiration to over 600 locations in Idaho.
Grant Jones is the director for the Metro Meals on Wheels organization. He joins Heather in the studio to help kick off the new year!
Mark Renick is the host of the radio show, Victory Over Sin, airing every Saturday at 12:30 PM. Mark shares about his life leading up to incarceration and his passion for helping those coming out of incarceration transition back into society.
Pastor Tom Dougherty and Pastor Max Buchanan of Cloverdale Church of God join Heather on this special Christmas episode to chat about what the real focus of the Christmas season should be on.
Tom Hobson is the author of the book, “Historical Jesus and the Historical Joseph Smith”. This book addresses the origins and practices of Mormonism and how it conflicts with Christianity and the Bible.
Kimbra Shaw of Love INC joins Heather to talk more about the organization and some of the special things they do during the Christmas season.
Pastor Randy Reams and Tim Davidson of Kindred Bible Church are back to talk about the events of the Reformation and how it has impacted Christianity in the western world to this day.
Morgan Wilson is the Chief Development Officer for the Idaho Food Bank. The Foodbank provides food assistance to every county in Idaho. If you would like to learn more, donate, or volunteer to the Foodbank, go to their website at https://idahofoodbank.org/.
Rev. Bill Roscoe joins Heather to talk about the Boise Rescue Mission and how people can get involved and volunteer.
Check out the Rescue Mission website: https://boiserm.org/get-involved/volunteer/
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Heather invites Rob Morris, John Martinez, Gary Adams, and Josh Seward in the studio to talk about veterans. These men are all Idaho servicemen for the United States Army.
It’s that time of year again to fill those boxes with items that will bless children from all over the world. Operation Christmas Child is in the studio to explain what to do with your boxes this year.
Create a box online: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
Carter Page is a former policy consultant for Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign. Page became the center of a foreign intelligence scandal and was investigated by the FBI. He is in the studio to talk about his book, Abuse and Power: How an Innocent American Was Framed in an Attempted Coup Against the President, which details the events of this investigation.
There’s a chaplain at the Boise airport? Warren Milanowski joins Heather to talk about his role as the Boise airport chaplain.
Pastor Mike Fabarez talks with Heather about the journey his life has taken and the different media outlets he utilizes content with ultimately for the Kingdom of God.
Pastor Jim Harris of Heritage Bible Church joins Heather to talk about what he's been up to this year and about his teaching ministry work in Russia. * *
Pastor Dave McGarrah is back in the studio for Pastor Appreciation Month. Heather and Dave talk about Christianity’s Jewish roots and the Jewish holidays that tend to be overlooked by the western Christian community.
Pastor Jason Wolin is in the studio talking about the mission of Faith Community Bible Church.
Pastor Randy Reams and Tim Davidson of Kindred Bible Church join Heather in the studio and talk about the role parents and grandparents have in nurturing the next generation of Christians.
Pastor Bruce Young of True Hope Church is in the studio. True Hope Church has been established in the Boise area for over 150 years and continues to do work to spread the gospel and help other churches get planted in the Treasure Valley.
Pastor Jordan Verner of River House Church joins Heather to talk about his journey in developing his church over the last four years.
Megan Kiska is a state representative in the studio to share about her career and some important information regarding the 2020 election deadlines.
Pastor Mike Hughes of Calvary Chapel Emmett shares about his church and school ministries and also about his family.
Pastor Ken Wilde joins Heather to talk about his first-hand experiences in Washington D.C. organizing and participating in large prayer events over the past 25 years.
Pastor Joel is in the studio with Heather today to talk about the timeline of his Bread of Life ministry and his work around the globe as the Executive Director of Church Partnership Evangelism (CPE).
Pastor Max Buchanan joins Heather in the studio again to continue sharing about how he interacts with and keeps the youth engaged and active in the church.
Ben Blakey joins Heather to talk about Compass Bible Church. Ben is the lead pastor of the Compass Bible Treasure Valley branch sent to Idaho by pastor Mike Fabarez of Compass Bible Church in California.
Today Heather invites Steve Crane in the studio. Pastor Crane is the lead pastor of Eagle Christian Church.
Today Heather invites Pastor Daryl Zachman in the studio. Daryl is the lead pastor at Calvary Chapel Treasure Valley and the host of the Simply the Bible show, a program that teaches through the Bible verse by verse.
Check out Simply the Bible: http://www.941thevoice.com/program-archives/local/simply-the-bible/
Reverend Christina Thompson joins Heather in the studio. Christina is the lead pastor of Whitney United Methodist Church in Boise, Idaho.
Nate Lacy is in the studio with Heather today. Nate is the children’s ministry leader at Eagle Christian Church.
Beatrice Black and Christine Davis are back in the studio. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this month WCA is highlighting all of the ways people can bring awareness to it. Abuse comes in many forms – if you or someone you know might be suffering from abuse, please call the WCA domestic abuse crisis hotline at 208.343.7025
Check out the WCA website: http://www.wcaboise.org/
Tim is in the studio with Heather today to talk about his role at Northwest Christian Credit Union – the only Christian credit union in the northwest.
Todd is the Director of the Hands of Hope Northwest organization. Hands of Hope Northwest is a Christian, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to helping people locally and globally by providing healthcare support.
Heather invites Jon in the studio to talk about his ministry and upcoming book, “You Gotta Ask!”.
Brian is a registered Counseling Supervisor in the State of Idaho and provides supervision to master’s level student interns and Professional Counselors needing clinical supervision. He joins Heather in the studio to talk about the importance of counseling for all kinds of mental and emotional distress.
John and Andy join Heather again to talk about TWR’s mission to provide radios for people and families across Africa – and they need your help! Donate today to send a radio to someone in Africa and give them the hope of the Gospel at https://bit.ly/35X9VQn
John and Andy join Heather to talk about TWR’s mission to provide radios for people and families across Africa – and they need your help! Donate today to send a radio to someone in Africa and give them the hope of the Gospel at https://bit.ly/35X9VQn
David Holsten is the president and CEO of MAF. MAF uses aviation and technology to overcome barriers so that the love of Christ can be shared with isolated people.
Heather invites Mark Thornton and Tabby Jolley to the studio to talk about the march to the Capital prayer rally event on Saturday, September 26, 2020.
Skip Hall joins Heather in the studio today. Skip was the head football coach for Boise State University from 1987 – 1992. Skip shares about his time as a coach and great words of wisdom.
Check out Skip’s show, Game Plan For Life: http://941thevoice.com/gameplanforlife
Ben Bost is today’s guest on the show. Ben is the co-founder of the Love and Transformation Institute and the co-host of the Growth Junkies podcast. LTI is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the personal and relational growth of individuals.
Check out the Love and Transformation Institute website: https://www.loveandtransformation.org/
Listen to the Growth Junkies podcast: http://www.941thevoice.com/program-archives/local/growth-junkies/
Heather invites Beatrice Black and Christine Davis in the studio. Bea is the CEO of WCA and Chris is the communications manager. The WCA is an organization founded to provide women and children a safe haven from domestic and sexual abuse. Abuse comes in many forms – if you or someone you know might be suffering from abuse, please call the WCA domestic abuse crisis hotline at 208.343.7025
Check out the WCA website: http://www.wcaboise.org/
Heather is joined by Linda Thomas, the director of community outreach for Stanton Healthcare, and Amanda, a mother who became part of the Stanton Healthcare family. Amanda shares her personal experience with Stanton when she learned of her unexpected pregnancy.
Brandi Swindell is the founder of Stanton Healthcare. Based in Idaho, Stanton has several facilities across the globe with the mission of providing pregnant women and families a safe, life-affirming alternative to abortion.
Today is the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. This week’s Week in Review features a speech delivered by Billy Graham days after the horrific events, given on September 14, 2001.
Pastor Max Buchanan, the youth pastor of Cloverdale Church of God, joins Heather in the studio sharing about his career timeline and the innovative ways he keeps the youth engaged and active in the church.
Treasure Valley pastors Josh Bales and Russ Herman join Heather in the studio to talk about the goals of their show, The Gospel For Life, and the inspirations for starting their show.
Pastor Dave McGarrah, the senior pastor of Deer Flat Church, joins Heather to talk about his most recent trip to Saudi Arabia. Dave details what it is like firsthand to walk in the steps of Moses.
Carolyn Langley is on the show to talk about the Community Garden. Carolyn is a garden coordinator at Glocal Community Partners in Boise, Idaho.
It’s the end of the week and that means it’s time for a week in review! This week, Heather and Josh talk about the importance of nurturing relationships and the challenges of doing so during the pandemic.
Pastor Tom Dougherty joins Heather to talk about his time at the state Legislature and his time being the lead pastor at Cloverdale Church of God.
Kelly McMurry joins Heather in the studio to talk about The Closet. The Closet was founded in 2010 by Kelly McMurry, a community member who saw a need and wanted to help.
Bethany Riehl joins Heather to talk about her role at Christian Living Magazine and the inspirations Bethany had for a few books she wrote.
It’s a brand new day! Join Heather in her debut episode featuring an interview with Dennis Doan, a candidate up for re-election on the Board of Trustees for the Boise District.