The Pulse Of Portland

Matt Maher is coming to Portland on September 30, 2016 with Casting Crowns on The Very Next Thing Tour. Paul Van Sickle talks with Matt about the new music he is writing, having a 7 month old baby, politics, unity among churches, and we find out if Matt is Team Edward or Team Jacob. (Yes he did answer that question.) www.mattmahermusic.com

Matt Maher is coming to Portland on September 30, 2016 with Casting Crowns on The Very Next Thing Tour. Paul Van Sickle talks with Matt about the new music he is writing, having a 7 month old baby, politics, unity among churches, and we find out if Matt is Team Edward or Team Jacob. (Yes he did answer that question.) www.mattmahermusic.com

Mark Hall of Casting Crowns joins us to talk about their new album "The Very Next Thing." We also talk about touring, youth ministry, and Mark also answers some questions from Facebook. The Very Next Thing Tour with Casting Crowns, Matt Maher, and Hannah Kerr will be in Portland on September 30 at Moda Center. Tickets available at www.LMGconcerts.com. www.castingcrowns.com

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Portland's 104.5 WAY FM has selected Abolition Now as our ministry of the month. www.AbolitionNow.com www.AdornedInGrace.org

Matt Maher is coming to Portland/Vancouver on January 29 at Crossroads Community Church with his Sinners and Saints Tour. We talk about creating worship music, performing vs worshiping, balancing family and road life, as well as his recent dove awards. www.MattMaherMusic.com www.LMGConcerts.com Portland.WAYFM.com

Stuart Funke, financial educator, gives us more tips for guarding your finances during uncertain economic times. Learn more at their free upcoming seminars. https://kingdomwealthfinancial.wordpress.com/events/

Stuart Funke spent 35 years in the financial industry and is now a financial educator. Find out more about what's happening in our world today and how it could effect you. https://kingdomwealthfinancial.wordpress.com/events/

Traci Matt gives some great ideas to homeschooling parents, teachers, and active families on making learning fun through field trips. It's all in her book "Let's Go!" http://tracimatt.com/about/books/

Homeschooling veteran Traci Matt talks about the things she learned along the way. Read more in her book "Don't Waste Your Time Homeschooling. 72 Things I Wish I'd Known." http://tracimatt.com/about/books/

Matthew McDaniel gives us an update on the Oregon Tall Ship and what he sees as a tremendous opportunity for the state of Oregon and young people in our region.

Kathryn Hickok of Cascade Policy Institute wraps up our conversation on school choice by also talking about the Children's Scholarship Fund. www.CascadePolicy.org

Kathryn Hickok of the Cascade Policy Institute continue the conversation on school choice. www.CascadePolicy.org

Kathryn Hickok of the Cascade Policy Institute and I start a 3 part discussion about school choice. www.CascadePolicy.org

Kathryn Hickok of the Cascade Policy Institute and I start a 3 part discussion about school choice. www.CascadePolicy.org

Kathryn Hickcok of the Cascade Policy Institute talks with us about the "Oregon Promise" law, offering free state college tuition to those that qualify. www.cascadepolicy.org

Dave Hathaway talks with us about Kids Rock! A Christ-centered after school kids program in public schools

Liberty Pike of Oregon Right to Life responds to the undercover video of Planned Parent Hood with their own video that is going viral.

Pastor Pascal Kibisingo of Last Call Ministry tells us about his life and calling, what their ministry is doing, and what God has laid on his heart to share about what is happening in our country and world. http://www.lastcallministry.org/

Flash Love is holding a special meet and greet at Boomerang Coffee and Consignment shop in Vancouver, WA on Thursday 7-22 from 4-6 PM. www.FlashLove.com

Flash Love is holding a special meet and greet at Boomerang Coffee and Consignment shop in Vancouver, WA on Thursday 7-22 from 4-6 PM. www.FlashLove.com