2/28/08: Monika Huminuk: (Assisting Victims)

When there is a tragedy… who is there for the victim? Who is there for them in this time of confusion, crisis and need? People like Monika Huminuk, the Executive Director of Rainy River District Victim Services Program are there. Monika joins Gene in the Virtual Living Room for a chat about the needs, the volunteers and the tremendous help given to people when they are most in need. You can even learn how YOU can become an advocate for victims of catastrophic events.

2/25/08: Tim Miles: (The many hats of a man of success)

Tim Miles works at Rainy River Community College. He used to play in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns… He coached the Rainy River Voyageurs football team to their best record in history this past fall… He is the recruiter for RRCC… He is the new Woman’s Basketball coach for the Voyageurs… He is the Minority Services Director for the college… He is a family man… AND he still had time to sit down with Gene in the Virtual Living Room for a chat, depth, laughter and a fun time on the air.

2/20/08: Dr. Terry Mortenson: (Some Answers from Genesis)

The concept of Biblical Creation can be a stumbling block for non-believing scienticifically trained people. But if that stumbling block could be presented in such a way that it made sense SCIENTIFICALLY, then the discussion might just open up for the rest of what the Bible has to offer. Dr. Terry Mortenson helps us understand how to present this argument, what information to include, and how to disagree without looking like a raging religious lunatic.

2/18/08: Dan Puumala: (Choosing to Care: Lessons to Overcome Prejudice)

"Choosing to Care: Lessons to Overcome Prejudice" is what comes through in this chat with the Executive Director of 'Outpost Ministries'. A scheduled visit to The Virtual Living Room to promote an 'Understanding Homosexuality" conference for the church, largly ended up a chat about Dan's personal experiences, decisions, and observations within the Church.

2/15/08: Alton Gansky: (author of "Angel")

Cupid is reportedly an angel… but angels are NOT cute, pink, chubby, well mannered, flying toddlers - not according to Alton Gansky. Listen in to his chat with Gene and get Alton's description of an angel, as her presents in his book "Angel"

2/12/08: Eric Marx: (The new Pastor in town)

Eric Marx is the new Pastor of the International Falls, MN Evangelical Covenant Church. He and his family have been in town for 6 months leading the largest evangelical church in the area, so Gene thought is was about time to sit down with this Pastor for a chat. A "back to the roots" type of chat in the Virtual Living Room, and an opportunity to get to know this gentle and humble man of God just a bit better.

2/11/08: William P. Young: (author of "The Shack")

A story that will have you crying, laughing, crying again and ultimately filled with hope. A look at God the way we had always hoped He would be, and a way to interact with Him on such a safe and personal level. All of this and so much more are brought out in the book "The Shack". Author William P. Young joins Gene to discuss this book that no one wanted to publish, and it's tremendous success.

2/5/08: Ken Johnson & Ron Hagerty: (Door of Hope)

There are times we all need someone to talk to. Someone to bounce things off of, or to get perspective from, or maybe just "vent" a little. That kind of interaction is a form of counseling… and as such is one of the services that is available at Door of Hope Counseling in Ft. Francis, Ontario. Ron & Ken join Gene in the Virtual Living Room to chat about warning signs, misconceptions and the non-profit, non-charging counseling services they provide through Door of Hope.