May 30, 2014 Dear Station Manager: While the RBC Ministries headquarters is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the ministry has offices in 34 countries. Their signature publication, the daily devotional Our Daily Bread, is translated into over 40 languages. RBC Ministries is a U.S. based organization, but its mission and ministry reaches around the globe! The RBC Ministries Brazil office has been ramping up a brand new campaign called, The Perfect Game Plan, for the upcoming FIFA World Cup taking place in Brazil this summer.

This initiative seeks to take the love of God to all, connecting people from many nations through the shared experience of the World Cup. Sports can be a channel to encourage and bring the Gospel to the whole world! Learn more about this special project on the website theperfectgameplan.org/ According to the Discover the Word team, truth discovered is more powerful than truth taught. And that’s what this daily Bible study program is all about—discovering God’s Word! During the month of June, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan and Bill Crowder get up close and personal with an Old Testament character, Jacob, and discover that God’s mercy overflows even when we’ve made poor choices.

Stories have a way of gripping us deep down in our core. Even Jesus used story to teach, admonish and guide. The weekend program, Words To Live By, continues to touch the hearts of men and

women through the gift of story. Thought-provoking testimonies on the Lord’s faithful provision offer encouragement and hope to those traveling a weary road. To add Words To Live By to your weekend lineup, email us at info@kempandcompany.cc today! The following pages include program updates and promotional copy for the month of June 2014 for each of the RBC Ministries radio broadcasts: Discover the Word, Words To Live By, Sports Spectrum Weekly and Daily, and Our Daily Bread Radio. Thank you for bringing each of these biblical radio broadcasts to your listening audience. We deeply appreciate your partnership with RBC Ministries! Sincerely,

Jessica Suggs Media Relations Manager

       

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PROMOTIONAL PACKET CONTENTS

Page 3: Discover the Word Listener Comments Page 4: Words To Live By Listener Comments Page 5: Sports Spectrum Program Overview Page 6: Our Daily Bread Special Resources Page 7: Listener Resources Page 8: Listener Contact Information Page 9 -13: Discover the Word Daily Promos Page 14: Words To Live By Weekly Promos Page 15: Sports Spectrum Weekly Promos

       

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PROGRAM VERSIONS AVAILABLE Discover The Word is available in three versions: our regular U.S. broadcast, a Canadian version, and a border version. Program versions are available via Amb-OS and FTP distribution.

COMMENTS FROM “DISCOVER THE WORD” LISTENERS: “This series is revelatory. Thank you for your prayerful selections for broadcasting. It touches each of us in a heartfelt manner. May the Lord bless and keep each of you respectively.”

~ Jackie “Thank you for today’s program. I’ve often read the story of the blind man and never thought before about what the team brought up today. At age 71, sure I’ve been through troubles of the years. And now I’m in grief, it’s all new territory. It’s just a few days past one year since my dear wife went home to be with our Lord. The team’s words are a help. And as they said, God will do the healing in His time. I hear ‘Discover the Word’ on WPEL.”

~ Ken B.

“Your program is so fresh and challenging each day! I have been a Christian for over 50 years and it is not often that I hear programs that take the Scriptures and present them in a way that make me think in a new way. I would not miss your daily program, and if I do, I listen later on the website. I’m also enjoying Bill and Elisa’s fresh approach.”

~ Nancy W.

“Today’s talk was outstanding. I listen every morning before work and I just love the topics chosen by your group. But, for some reason, today was just outstanding! I have to say you three are doing a great job.”

~ Lena D.

Check out the ministry website online at www.discovertheword.org

       

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COMMENTS FROM “WORDS TO LIVE BY” LISTENERS: I love listening to the real-life stories of people who speak about their life and faith. They are truly inspirational. I’ve been sharing these messages with inmates at a nearby prison. Thank you for your program.

~ Maureen

The testimony this week was so encouraging, as I am helping a friend deal with a similar situation in her life. Thank you for your wonderful program each week, and the true-to-life testimonies.

~ Judy

Last night I listened to this program on my computer for the first time. After listening to it for a few minutes, I found myself weeping. The story touched my heart. It ministered to me.

~ Harlan

This message was very uplifting to me. It reminded me that when we walk by faith, God will always lead us in the paths of righteousness. Thank you!

~ Carol

Check out the ministry website online at www.words.net

       

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DAILY 2-MINUTE SHORT FEATURE

Breaking sports news presented from a Christian perspective, now available Monday through Friday year round! Two, 2-minute sports updates designed to fit in your morning and afternoon drive times. These timely features provide your listeners with fresh sports news and Christian commentary they cannot find anywhere else. Sign up today by downloading the form on our website at http://kempandcompany.cc/clients/sports-spectrum/ or call (818) 865-0180.

WEEKEND PROGRAM DETAILS Airdate: May 31 – June 1, 2014 Theme: Every Game Counts Special Guests: David Steele – Magic Broadcaster Mike Rupp – Forward, Minnesota Wild Airdate: June 6 – 7, 2014 Theme: Strength & Conditioning: Growing in Christ Special Guests: Jason Donald – Kansas City Royals AJ Ellis – Catcher, Los Angeles Dodgers Airdate: June 14 – 15, 2014 Theme: Father’s Day 2014 Special Guests: Jeff Terrell – Pastor Jerry Terrell – Former MLB Player Airdate: June 21 – 22, 2014 Theme: Decision Making God’s Way Special Guests: Herbie Kuhn – Chaplain, Toronto Raptors Lee Hyde – Pitcher, Cincinnati Reds Airdate: June 28 – 29, 2014 Theme: Keys to Effective Leadership Special Guests: Blake Koch – NASCAR Driver John Shelby – Coach, Milwaukee Brewers

Check out the ministry website online at www.sport.org

       

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GENERIC PROMOS

Les Lamborn recorded six promotional spots, inviting people to hear Our Daily Bread Radio on your station. Three of the spots include a music bed and three are without music. Please feel free to customize the spots with your station tag.

To download these generic spots, go to the folder labeled “Our Daily Bread Spots for Stations” at ... ftp://ftp.kempandcompany.cc.

Check out the ministry website online at www.odb.org

       

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LISTENER RESOURCES

DISCOVER THE WORD

WORDS TO LIVE BY

SPORTS SPECTRUM

OUR DAILY BREAD

* Print or Online | *View Online Only

Offer Dates Offer Title

June 2 – 6, 2014 June 9 – 13, 2014

“Grace Notes” by Philip Yancey No special offer

June 16 – 27, 2014 June 30 – July 4, 2014

“The Jewish Roots of Christianity” Daylight Bible Study Series DVD “A Matter of Faith” By Mart DeHaan

Offer Dates Offer Title

June 7 – 8, 2014 June 14 – 15, 2014

“The Calling of Billy Graham” Online Viewing of Day of Discovery DVD “Let’s Talk: Praying Your Way to a Deeper Relationship With God” book by Bill Crowder

June 21 – 22, 2014 June 28 – 29, 2014

“The Time to Live is Now” Day of Discovery DVD “Live Right Now: Honest Answers to Life’s Tough Questions” book by Sabrina Black

Offer Dates Offer Title

May 17 – June 1, 2014 June 2 – June 15, 2014 June 21 – 29, 2014

Discovery Series Booklet Bundle: When Power is Misused, When we Just Can’t Stop, When a Man’s Eye Wanders. “52 Things Kinds Need from a Dad” book by Jay Payleitner “Decision Making By The Book” book by Haddon Robinson

Offer Dates Offer Title

May 12 – June 1, 2014 June 2 – 15, 2014

“Praying the Prayers of the Bible” book by James Banks Our Daily Bread Devotional subscription

June 16 – 29, 2014 “Classical Praise: Guitar” CD

       

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LISTENER CONTACT INFORMATION

U.S. Canada

Words to Live By RBC Ministries Grand Rapids, MI

49555 P.O. Box 1622 Windsor, ON

N9A 6Z7

Phone: 800-215-0609 www.words.net

U.S. Canada

Discover the Word RBC Ministries Grand Rapids, MI

49555 P.O. Box 1622 Windsor, ON

N9A 6Z7

Phone: 800-214-1650 www.discovertheword.org

Sports Spectrum

Grand Rapids, MI 49555

Phone: 800-481-5527

www.sport.org

U.S. Canada

Our Daily Bread RBC Ministries Grand Rapids, MI

49555 P.O. Box 1622 Windsor, ON

N9A 6Z7

Phone: 800-443-5930 www.odb.org

Our Daily Bread Quarterly

Direct Response Spots*

Phone: 800-535-5712 www.getodb.net

*To begin receiving the quarterly Direct Response program CDs please email info@kempandcompany.cc

       

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DAILY PROMOS: JUNE 2 – 6, 2014 8951 - MONDAY, JUNE 2 In order to offer grace to others . . . we first need to receive that same grace ourselves! Monday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest, Philip Yancey, study the interactions Jesus had with people to show how He extended grace to those who seemed to deserve it the least. It’s the start of an eye-opening discussion about becoming dispensers of grace . . . Monday/today on “Discover the Word” . . . at (Time: ______) on (Station: ______)! 8952 - TUESDAY, JUNE 3 It’s a little easier to extend grace to those who share our beliefs. But accepting those who think or act differently than us is far more difficult! Tuesday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest, Philip Yancey, discuss how to love those we disagree with. Hear how God’s grace can bridge that gap . . . Tuesday/today at (Time: ______) on “Discover the Word”! 8953 - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 If you’ve grown up in church you’ve likely heard the story of Zacchaeus, the unpopular tax collector of short stature who regularly took advantage of others. Well, Wednesday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest, Philip Yancey, discuss the universal need for us to be dispensers of God’s grace . . . to both the oppressed and the oppressors like Zacchaeus. A challenging discussion . . . Wednesday/today at (Time: ______) on (Station: ______) on “Discover the Word”! 8954 - THURSDAY, JUNE 5 Where is God when painful circumstances lay us low? Thursday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest, Philip Yancey, suggest we can see God’s response to pain and suffering through the way Jesus interacted with the people around Him. Learn ways to accept comfort from the Lord . . . and extend that comfort to others . . . Thursday/today at Time: (______) on (Station: ______), with “Discover the Word”! 8955 - FRIDAY, JUNE 6 You may not recognize it immediately, but it’s entirely possible that the person standing right next to you is really struggling. Friday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest, Philip Yancey, share ways to help those who are hurting. It starts with being willing dispensers of God’s grace. Don’t miss the conversation . . . Friday/today on “Discover the Word” at Time: (______) on (Station: ______)!

       

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DAILY PROMOS: JUNE 9 – 13, 2014 8956 - MONDAY, JUNE 9 Being a dad is a tough job. It seems everyone has a different opinion on what qualities make up a good father. So Monday/today on “Discover the Word,” Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan turn to God’s Word for some insight. What makes a good dad? Hear a study in Mark chapter 9, Monday/today at (Time: ______) on “Discover the Word”! 8957 - TUESDAY, JUNE 10 Parenting isn’t easy! This day-in-day-out job can leave even the strongest mom or dad weary. Tuesday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan compare and contrast God the Father and Jesus with an earthly Father and son . . . and provide encouragement for parents in the process! “Discover the Word” with us . . . Tuesday/today at (Time: ______) on (Station: ______)! 8958 - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 When our son or daughter is sick all we want to do is take away their pain. We try to soothe the sickness away. But sometimes the illness is so severe, we’re rendered helpless. Wednesday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan study Jesus’ interaction with a sick child and a worried dad, struggling to have faith. Be part of the conversation . . . Wednesday/today on at (Time: ______) on (Station: ______) with “Discover the Word”! 8959 - THURSDAY, JUNE 12 It’s a dad’s job to fix what’s broken. But what can a father do when he’s powerless to heal his own family? Listen Thursday/today to “Discover the Word” when Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan look at a conversation between Jesus and a desperate dad with an overwhelming need. Where do we turn when life gets out of hand? Join us Thursday/today at (Time: ______) on (Station: ______) on “Discover the Word”! 8600 - FRIDAY, JUNE 13 When trials overwhelm us and we reach the end of our rope . . . the question we often ask is, “Lord, don’t You care?” Friday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan study Jesus’ response to that important question. We find His answer in Mark chapter 9 . . . as Jesus interacts with a suffering father and son. Hear the conclusion of our series . . . Friday/today on “Discover the Word” at (Time: ______) on (Station: ______)!

       

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DAILY PROMOS: JUNE 16 – 20, 2014 8961 - MONDAY, JUNE 16 A good mystery always leaves the reader in suspense . . . right up until the final page. Monday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan introduce a new study on the life of Jacob . . . from the perspective of a “whodunit.” Is Jacob the answer to a centuries-old riddle? Immerse yourself in the story . . . Monday/today at (Time: ______) on “Discover the Word”! 8962 - TUESDAY, JUNE 17 There is an entire nation of individuals identified in Scripture as “God’s chosen people.” But where did this divine favoritism come from? Tuesday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan go back to the origins of Israel . . . and God’s promises to His people. What looks like favoritism is actually a sovereign plan to bless the entire world! “Discover the Word” with us . . . Tuesday/today at (Time: ______) on (Station: ______)! 8963 - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 We know that God has a plan for us. But how He accomplishes that plan can often leave us scratching our heads! Wednesday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan talk about God’s mysterious ways of working. If the life of Jacob tells us anything . . . it’s that those confusing events are all part of God’s amazing plan! Listen in . . . Wednesday/today at Time: (______) on (Station: ______) to “Discover the Word”! 8964 - THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Names can stick with us for years. Perhaps you’ve had labels, nicknames, or reputations haunt you since childhood. Thursday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan study why Jacob’s name made him an unlikely participant in God’s sovereign plan. The good news is. . . God can transform our identities! Our study of Jacob continues . . . Thursday/today at (Time: ______) on (Station: ______) on “Discover the Word”! 8965 - FRIDAY, JUNE 20 More than a millennium separates Jacob, the father of Israel . . . and Jesus, the promised Savior. But there are surprising connections between these two figures. Friday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan study one such link between Jacob and Jesus—snakes. Pull up a chair and be a part of the conversation . . . Friday/today on “Discover the Word” at Time: (______) on (Station: ______)!

       

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DAILY PROMOS: JUNE 23 – 26, 2014 8966 - MONDAY, JUNE 23 Have you ever misconstrued a conversation? It can happen when we hear only what we want to hear. Monday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan discuss how Jacob’s family misinterpreted a God-given prediction . . . and almost missed the potential blessing! Learn how to avoid making the same mistake . . . Monday/today on “Discover the Word” . . . at (Time: ______) on (Station: ______). 8967 - TUESDAY, JUNE 24 Does your family fight and bicker? Perhaps there are a few skeletons in your family’s closet. Don’t worry; you’re not alone! Tuesday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan reveal the decades-old feud that took place in Jacob’s family . . . and how God’s mercy showed up in the midst of domestic conflict. How God uses flawed families . . . Tuesday/today at (Time: ______) on “Discover the Word”! 8968 - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Exhausted from running from his lies and deceit, Jacob finally fell asleep. And the dream God gave him turned his entire life around! Listen Wednesday/today to “Discover the Word,” when Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan look closer at Jacob’s life-transforming vision. Have you had a moment that changed your life? Be a part of the study . . . Wednesday/today on at Time: (______) on (Station: ______) with “Discover the Word”! 8969 - THURSDAY, JUNE 26 Caught with no way out, many people have tried to bargain with God. “Lord, if you help me right now, I’ll turn my life around!” But does God ever answer those types of prayers? Thursday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan discuss Jacob’s negotiation with God. See how a self-centered prayer can turn into a step of faith! An eye-opening discussion . . . Thursday/today at (Time: ______) on (Station: ______) on “Discover the Word”! 8970 - FRIDAY, JUNE 27 Stuck in the moment, it can be difficult to see what God is doing in our lives. But if we widen our perspective, we may catch a glimpse of God’s greater plan! Friday/Today on “Discover the Word,” Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Mart DeHaan look at the bigger picture in the life of Jacob. In the midst of chaos, God was building his future. Gain a new perspective with us . . . Friday/today on “Discover the Word” at Time: (______) on (Station: ______).

       

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DAILY PROMOS: JUNE 30, 2014 8971 - MONDAY, JUNE 30 The Bible warns us, “You reap what you sow.” In the case of Jacob, he planted quite a few destructive seeds within his family. The result would likely be a harvest of pain. But Monday/today on “Discover the Word” Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder study how Jacob received what he didn’t deserve . . . an outpouring of God’s grace! We’re learning to lean on the promise of mercy . . . Monday/today on “Discover the Word.”

       

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WEEKLY PROMOS: MAY 31 – JUNE 29, 2014 2879 - SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 31 & JUNE 1 When painful circumstances threaten our families, fear and worry are often our first response. Yet the Bible provides another perspective. Saturday/Sunday on “Words To Live By,” Judy shares how God gave her peace in the midst of life’s storms. Find hope for your most difficult moments. . . Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ______), on (Station: ______) . . . on “Words To Live By”! 2880 - SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 7 & 8 Proverbs sixteen, verse nine says, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Saturday/Sunday on “Words To Live By,” Rich and his twin brother set out to make it big in Hollywood, but the Lord had something better in mind. Hear how God intervened in their lives in a unique and surprising way. Inspiration for your journey, Saturday/Sunday on “Words To Live By” . . . at (Time: ______), on (Station: ______)! 2881 - SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 14 & 15 Children fill a family with warmth and joy. But for couples who can’t conceive, it may feel like there’s a gaping hole in the home. Saturday/Sunday on “Words To Live By,” Keith and Kim share how God turned their struggle with infertility into a redemptive plan for their lives. Find hope when you’re at your wits’ end. Listen to “Words To Live By” . . . Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ______), on (Station: ______)! 2882 - SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 21 & 22 For many, proof of God’s existence can be found in majestic mountains or breath-taking sunsets. While Jim loved creation, just the thought of a Creator filled him with frustration and anger. Saturday/Sunday on “Words To Live By,” learn how God revealed His love to Jim during a potentially deadly mountain hike. Don’t miss Jim’s story Saturday/Sunday on “Words To Live By” . . . at (Time: ____), on (Station: ___)! 2883 - SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 28 & 29 Some people seem to have it all together. Sabrina had a nice house, an adoring husband, and a successful career . . . but deep inside something was missing. Saturday/Sunday on “Words To Live By,” Sabrina shares how God used a willing coworker to guide her to a relationship with Christ . . . and lasting fulfillment. Hear encouragement for your day. Listen to “Words To Live By” . . . Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ______), on (Station: ______)!

       

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WEEKLY PROMOS: MAY 3 – JUNE 1, 2014

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 31 & JUNE 1 — “EVERY GAME COUNTS” When it comes to the playoffs . . . every game counts! Join the “Sports Spectrum” team Saturday/Sunday as they examine the pressure of the post season . . . and find principles that can help us both on, and off the court. We’ll hear from Mike Rupp of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, as well as Orlando Magic broadcaster, David Steele. “Every Game Counts” . . . find out why on the next “Sports Spectrum” . . . Saturday/Sunday at (Time: _____), right here on (Station: ______)! SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 14 & 15 — “FATHER’S DAY 2014” Building our physical bodies for endurance, strength and long-term health requires dedication and perseverance. And the same can be said of our Christian lives. Saturday/Sunday on “Sports Spectrum,” we’ll head to a Major League Baseball stadium for insight into building up our faith as we grow in Christ. Don’t miss the conversation with Jason Donald of the Royals and A.J. Ellis of the Dodgers . . . Saturday/Sunday on “Sports Spectrum” . . . right here on (Station: ______)! SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 21 & 22 — “DECISION MAKING GOD’S WAY” Every day we are faced with a thousand different choices. So how do we know the decision we make is the right one? We’ll tackle that question Saturday/Sunday on “Sports Spectrum” as we talk with Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Lee Hyde and the chaplain of the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, Herbie Kuhn. Discover how to make decisions God’s way . . . Saturday/Sunday at (Time: _____), right here on (Station: ______)! SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 28 & 29 — “KEYS TO EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP” Whether it’s at home, in the workplace, or on the field, God calls us all to be leaders. That responsibility can seem intimidating, especially when we feel unprepared! Be listening Saturday/Sunday on “Sports Spectrum,” as we examine what God’s Word has to say about being a godly leader. Hear from NASCAR driver, Blake Koch (Cook) and Milwaukee Brewers coach, John Shelby as we discuss “Keys to Effective Leadership” . . . Saturday/Sunday at (Time: _____), on “Sports Spectrum” right here on (Station: ______)!