In this conversation on Wake Up Right, we're joined by Christina Kuc-Masker, Executive Director of Pathways Pregnancy Help Center. Assessing options, exploring possibilities, offering hope–that's what Pathways Unplanned Pregnancy Center does on a daily basis! Pathways offers education, support, care, and counseling to parents in need. Christina Kuc-Masker joined us to share exciting updates about Pathways' new location in Kingston and their upcoming gala on October 12, 2023.

In this conversation on Wake Up Right, Pastor Ray Petts from Back Mountain Harvest shares about a 616 mile, 9-day bicycle ride he's embarking on beginning Saturday, September 23. The goal is to raise money for bleachers to resume outdoor performances of The Gift, an outdoor musical drama that attracts more than 10,000 people each year. The production has been on hiatus for many years, but the purchase of bleachers will support its return.

Best-selling author and speakerCarol McLeod joined us on Wake Up Right recently to tell us about her new Bible study titled Timeless: The Living and Enduring Word of God. In our conversation, you'll hear Carol's contagious joy, enthusiasm, and passion for God's Word. Carol shares how the book of 1 Peter, written nearly 2,000 years ago, is as practical, hopeful, and up-to-date as any book written today.

Join us for our annual skate on Monday, October 9 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, at Skateaway, Blackman Street, Wilkes-Barre. We've planned an evening of fun and encouragement, including all your favorite Christian music!

Justin Behrens joined us on the air recently to introduce us and our listeners to Danielle O. Keith-Alexandre, the new Executive Director of Keystone Mission! We are excited to welcome her as a partner in ministry here in NEPA. Danielle shared some of her past experience, her heart for ministry to the homeless in our area, and opportunities for our listeners to participate in homeless ministry in both Wilkes-Barre and Scranton!

I don't know about you, but for Heather and me, summertime is porch time! We eat our meals there listening to the birds chattering at the feeder; we relax there in the evening and watch the fireflies blinking in the trees. Any opportunity finds us either sitting on the porch together, or Heather tending to her flowers that decorate it. These simple pleasures bring peace to our summer days, all the while in the back of our mind knowing that all too soon the busyness of autumn will begin.

Pastors face daily demands of hitting targets of success in every area of life—for the long haul. How are pastors ever supposed to finish well? Pastor, author, and church planter Mark Dance joined us on Wake Up Right recently to discuss the very relevant topic of pastoral success, resilience, and burnout.

Happy summer! As we move through the month of July, here are some new songs you can look forward to hearing as you tune in to WRGN!