The Hower Hour

Christmas Gifts: Is It Really Better To Give Than To Receive?

This program was first broadcast on Real Talk 93.3fm, The Voice Of Freedom radio on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 9am and 6pm. in the greater St. Louis region.  You can listen live also from the website at realtalk933.com or find each program on Podbean, or FB on The Hower Hour page, or on The Real Talk Website under the program's host page. Today's program asks the question, "Is it really better to give than to receive."  The issue under discussion is always discussed in the light of God's Word on the subject.  Thanks for listening !  

Family Matters At Christmas, Blest Be The Tie That Binds

This program was first aired on Real Talk 93.3fm, The Voice of Freedom, heard every Sunday at 9am and 6pm in the greater St. Louis area. Someone once said, "You can pick your friends, you can pick your job, the place to hang your hat, but you don't get to pick your family!"  What was God thinking?  Join Pastor Hower as he reflects on the effect of God's plan on his own family and the purpose of family ties as described in the Bible.  Throughout the month of December, THE HOWER HOUR will examine issues that impact your celebration of Christmas.  

Holy Days Or Holidays: You Decide

This program was first aired as a radio broadcast on Real Talk 93.3fm, The Voice Of Freedom in the greater St. Louis area.  The program airs every Sunday at 9am and repeats at 6pm. If you are outside the broadcast area you can livestream from the Real Talk app. or the website at realtalk933.com.  Or you can listen to it as a podcast here where it is posted on the Monday after broadcast.  The topic addresses the question of Christians participating in secular holiday practices based on the advice of God's word.  I welcome your feedback.  

Thanks Living: The Power of a Grateful Life

This program was first broadcast on Real Talk 93.3fm, The Voice of Freedom radio in the greater St. Louis area. If you are outside the broadcast range, you can download the Real Talk app., or livestream the program from our website at realtalk933.com.  Past programs are available in podcast format on the host page of the website, or at podbean.com (titles and descriptions can be found there), or on my FB page, The Hower Hour.  This program discusses the importance of establishing a grateful attitude in life based on the counsel of God's word.  Jesus is the truth in human form.  He was born, suffered, died and rose again so that you might have life abundant here and in eternity.  

Minority Status: Christians Living In A Secular World

This program was first aired on Realtalk 93.3fm, The Voice of Freedom radio in the greater St. Louis area on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 9am and 6pm.  Other past programs can be found in the archive of my host page there, or on podbean.com, or on Facebook under the page name, The Hower Hour.  This particular program addresses the status of Christians living in a non-Christian world.  How does the Bible suggest a Christian approach people and issues that don't share our faith?  

Strangers In Our Midst: God‘s Word On Immigration

This program was first aired on Real Talk 93.3fm, The Voice of Freedom radio in the greater St. Louis area on Sunday, November 7th, 2021.  Is it possible for Christians to oppose open borders while at the time graciously helping immigrants legal and illegal among us?  There were times in Scripture where God warned against the influence of pagan foreigner while reminding the faithful to be kind and gracious.  What's a Christian to do?  

Reading, ‘Righting, & ‘Rithmatic: Who Decides What Our Schools Teach

This program was first broadcast on Real Talk 93.3fm, The Voice Of Freedom in the greater St. Louis area on Sunday at 9am and 6pm, October 31, 2021.  Many of today's elections will be decided on the views politicians have about public education.  Is it okay for Critical Race Theory, the LGBTQ agenda, and other controversial social and moral issues to be advocated for in our public schools?  Should school choice be allowed?  What role should parents, school boards, teacher unions and government officials have in deciding these factors.  Where does God's word place responsibility for a child's nurture?   

Law, Order and Peaceful Protests

Our nation has been wracked by protests against the police and those asked to maintain peace in our cities.  What does God's word have to say about the matter?  When is it proper to protest abuse of authority, and how should godly people express objections against public leaders who abuse their positions?  God's Word has much to say on the subject.  This program was first aired on Real Talk 93.3 fm, The Voice Of Freedom Radio in the greater St. Louis region on October 24, 2021.

Build Back Better - God‘sWay

How can we best care for ourselves and others in this modern economy?  Some argue capitalism only benefits the rich, and socialism is a more fair and equitable system to help those in need and build back better.  Where does God stand on the welfare and socialism.  Is God a socialist?  This program was first aired on The Hower Hour, 10,17,21 on Real Talk 93.3fm The Voice of Freedom radio in the greater St. Louis area.  

Forgive And Forget; Easier Said Than Done

If you have ever struggled with what God means or does NOT MEAN when He urges us to forgive others as we have been forgiven in Christ Jesus this is program is for you.  Many of us have difficulty forgiving others who have hurt us deeply, or even to forgive ourselves for a past mistake.  This program can help.