The Hower Hour

Traditionally Speaking

December is the season for traditions.  When do you put up your tree?  Do you host a family, staff, or friends gift exchange?  Do you light an Advent Wreath or open an Advent Calendar with your children?  So you decorate your house in a special way inside or out?  Is there a special meal you plan for Christmas-eve?  Do you plan on attending a special candle-light service, enjoy the Christmas carols or plan on joining a group to carol for the elderly or home-bound?  What important place do traditions play in your life and why do you honor them?  You might enjoy this episode of THE HOWER HOUR as you prepare to celebrate the birth of your Lord and Savior, Jesus.  You can listen ever Sunday on Real Talk 93.3fm at 9am and 6pm CST. or catch the podcast on podbean.com (with dates, titles and summaries of past programs) or on our archive at realtalk933.com, or Youtube.com.  May God bless us everyone.  

A Change of Heart

Change your perspective.  Change you life!  The quality of life has less to do with circumstance than it does how we react to our circumstance.  In this edition of THE HOWER HOUR, Stephen will explore what common sense the the wisdom of God's Word had to say about our Life Perspective.  It's an important issue for everyone.  THE HOWER HOUR is broadcast every Sunday at 9am and 6pm CST, over the airwaves of Real Talk 93.3fm and our affiliate stations in the greater St. Louis region. Past programs can be found on Podbean.com (including titles and summations), and youtube.com and our station's archive at realtalk933.com.   

Happy Angstgiving and Merry Stressmas

This diagnosis of anxiety and stress in our culture continues to reach new levels every year, especially among young people. Big Pharma has pill for that.  They apparently have a pill for almost everything.  Or, you could find the peace that surpasses understanding in the faith, hope and love of your Savior, Jesus.  This episode of THE HOWER HOUR addresses the issue of stress and offers the advice of common sense and God's infallible Word. THE HOWER HOUR is broadcast every Sunday on Real Talk 93.3fm, The Voice of Freedom in the greater St. Louis region at 9an and 6pm CST.  You can find past programs by title and summation at podbeam.com, our in the radio station's archive at realtalk93.com.  

A Life & Death Proposition

Throughout the Bible, the Lord urges us to choose those things that are good, better, and best. Unfortunately, we often choose hardship over blessing, and death over life.  In this edition of THE HOWER HOUR, Steve explores what the Bible has to say about the life choices we all make.  THE HOWER HOUR is heard every Sunday at 9am with a repeat broadcast at 6pm CST on Real Talk 93.3fm in the greater St. Louis area.  Podcasts of past shows can be found on the station's archive and on Podbean.com where you can find a title and brief description of each episode.  

Things That Go Bump In The Night

Halloween is now the second most significant American holiday, with $6 BILLION spend on activities and decorations, $500 million on pet costumes alone!  Most celebrations are no doubt harmless fun involving children trick or treating, yard decorations, and friendly gatherings.  But more and more, uninformed people are dabbling in dark magic, fortune telling, and dangerous occult activities. Check out this edition of THE HOWER HOUR, first broadcast on Real Talk 93.3 fm in the greater St. Louis region.  over 100 past programs are available on podbean.com, realtalk933.com, and more recently on youtube.com.  

The Temptations

The Temptations are more than just a famous Mo-Town singing group of an earlier time.  Temptation is real and something we all must face from time to time in life.  The Bible says... "You will face no temptation in life that is unique to you and God will provide a way of escape."  Give this episode of THE HOWER HOUR a listen for a Biblical discussion of the matter and some advice on how to avoid and overcome temptations when they come your way.  THE HOWER HOUR is heard every Sunday at 9am with a repeat broadcast at 6pm CST on the airwaves of Real Talk 93.3fm, The Voice of Freedom in the greater St. Louis region.  After broadcast if audio versions can be found on the station's archive, or Podbean.com or Youtube.  

Forgiveness: An Attitude Not An Action

Are you forgiving by nature?  What's the thing you find especially hard to forgive?  This week's episode of THE HOWER HOUR examines the practical and emotional impact of forgiveness.  Most like to think of themselves as gracious by nature, but when we are hurt deeply, especially by those we love, it is easier said than done.  THE HOWER HOUR is broadcast every Sunday over the airwaves of Real Talk 93.3 fm, The Voice of Freedom and our affiliate stations in the greater St. Louis region. Podcast of past programs can be found on our realtalk933.com, on Youtube, or on Podbean.com, where titles and summaries can also be found.  

The Measure of Success

How do you measure success?  What is the key to contentment and satisfaction in life?  Those are huge and important questions.  God loves you as you are, but too much to allow you to settle for less than the best in life.  Today's episode of THE HOWER HOUR addressed the issue in the light of God's word and the insight of The Pursuit of Happiness Institute.  THE HOWER HOUR is broadcast every Sunday at 9am with a repeat broadcast at 6pm CST, over the airways of Real Talk 93.3fm and our affiliate stations.  Past episodes are available as podcasts on our archive, from Youtube.com and at Podbean.com where you will find show titles and summaries.  

”Why Church Sucks.”

Christian Church attendance is in decline across America.  Most blame it on the shut-downs caused by the Covid Pandemic, but there is more to it than that.  A recent road trip that took me through many small towns and past more than a few dilapidated "used-to-be" houses of worship which led to the reflections I share in this edition of THE HOWER HOUR.  This program is broadcast every Sunday at 9am with a repeat broadcast at 6pm CST, from the airways of Real Talk 93.3fm, The Voice of Freedom radio (and our affiliate stations) throughout much of S. Illinois and most of Missouri.  Past programs can be accessed on our website at realtalk933.com, Podbean.com (titles and summaries added) and Youtube.com.  

The Devil: Source Of All That’s Wrong In Life & Instigator of Evil

How much do you really know about the devil and his minions?  He prefers to keep in the dark and leave you to your speculations.  But there is actually a wealth of information about how the devil came to be, and why God hasn't completely destroyed him and all evil in the world.  THE HOWER HOUR is broadcast twice every Sunday at 9am and 6pm CST on Real Talk 93.3fm, The Voice of Freedom in the greater St. Louis region. You can livestream from anywhere on realtalk933.com, or after the broadcast find us on the archive or Podbean.com or Youtube as a podcast.  The Podbean site includes a title and summary of all past programs.  God bless!