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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
A very exciting show today. Host Penna Dexter will talk with Carey Woodruff. As Executive Vice President of the Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE), Carey will share her perspectives on the principles required in Education. Dan Smithwick, founder of the Nehemiah Institute, joins them for a segment to talk about PEERS testing. In the second hour, Penna's guest is Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner. Sheryl brings us her new book, Unraveling the Lie-Knot: Finding Freedom From the Tangles of Discouragement, Deception, and Depression. Give us a call at 800-351-1212 or post a question on facebook at www.facebook.com/pointofviewradio.
A very exciting show today. Host Penna Dexter will talk with Carey Woodruff. As Executive Vice President of the Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE), Carey will share her perspectives on the principles required in Education. Dan Smithwick, founder of the Nehemiah Institute, joins them for a segment to talk about PEERS testing. In the second hour, Penna's guest is Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner. Sheryl brings us her new book, Unraveling the Lie-Knot: Finding Freedom From the Tangles of Discouragement, Deception, and Depression. Give us a call at 800-351-1212 or post a question on facebook at www.facebook.com/pointofviewradio.

HOST

Penna Dexter

Penna Dexter

Co-Host — Point of View

Point of View Co-Host, Penna Dexter frequently sits in as guest host for Kerby Anderson. Her weekly commentaries air on the Bott Radio Network. Penna’s heart is in educating and encouraging Christian...

GUESTS

Carey Woodruff

Carey Woodruff

Executive Vice President — Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE)

Carey Woodruff is Executive Vice President of the Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE). At a time when public school education is leaving parents behind for an escalating progressive age...

Carey Woodruff is Executive Vice President of the Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE). At a time when public school education is leaving parents behind for an escalating progressive agenda, FACE restores the authentic method of education that formed the early character of the nation and its Constitutional liberty. Carey serves the publishing and teaching mission of FACE that supports private Christian education, trains educators in schools and homes, and engages like-minded organizations in the restoration of America's moral, political, economic, and educational base. FACE publishes and teaches America's Christian history and method of education by Biblical principles to restore Christian self-government and character to the individual, to families, to the church and to the nations. Carey has a B.A. from Marymount University and M.B.A. from Regent University. Before taking leadership at FACE, she built a ministry to serve thirty-six orphanages in western Ukraine for 20 years. She, her husband Jeremy and daughters live in Suffolk, Virginia.

Dan Smithwick

Dan Smithwick

Founder & President of Nehemiah Institute — Author of The PEERS Test & PILLARS Study Course

After a 20-year career with AT&T, Dan founded a private foundation called Nehemiah Institute in 1986. In 1988 Dan authored the PEERS Test, a worldview assessment program designed to reveal an individu...

After a 20-year career with AT&T, Dan founded a private foundation called Nehemiah Institute in 1986. In 1988 Dan authored the PEERS Test, a worldview assessment program designed to reveal an individual’s worldview on politics, economics, education, religion, and social issues (PEERS). The PEERS Test and Nehemiah’s worldview training materials have received critical acclaim and support from many high profile organizations. In 1997, Dan authored a worldview study course called PILLARS complimenting the PEERS assessment program. Dan has made many radio guest appearances including Point of View, Issues in Education, Southwest Radio Church, Sam Sorbo Show, and Reasons for Faith. Dan also serves on the Executive Council of the Coalition on Revival Ministries (COR), a ministry providing world-class theological studies for churches and Christian education institutions and is also a member of the Steering Committee for its sister organization, the International Church Council Project. Dan has taught in a private Christian school, served as board member of two Christian schools and helped start a K-12 school. Dan currently serves on the board of a new one-year college located near Cincinnati, OH., www.christendombiblecollege.org. Dan and his wife Jean reside in Sarasota, FL.

Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner, DTh

Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner, DTh

Radio & TV Personality | Author | Speaker — field_542d8190101fc

Exchanging hurt for hope is Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner’s focus—a message she shares with audiences as a radio and television personality, author and speaker. A dynamic teacher and motivating leader, Gie...

Exchanging hurt for hope is Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner’s focus—a message she shares with audiences as a radio and television personality, author and speaker. A dynamic teacher and motivating leader, Giesbrecht has endured many changes and challenges, moving her to a deep faith, trust, and dependence on God. She serves as the South West Freedom In Christ Region’s Director of Care and Training and leads the Community Freedom Ministry at Canyon Hills Church in Bakersfield. Sheryl serves on part-time field staff with Freedom In Christ. Sheryl is an award-winning author of four books. Her fifth book, Unraveling the Lie-Knot was released in June. She served as Focus on the Family's columnist for Pastor's Wives for four years. Hundreds of her columns, magazine and devotional articles have appeared in myriad publications. Sheryl has a heart for missions and is avid about reaching out to the poor and needy, locally through the local Rescue Mission and worldwide through various ministry partners. Giesbrecht is a Lead Like Jesus Facilitator and has been personally involved with equipping hundreds and facilitating the training of thousands of leaders internationally. The joys of Giesbrecht’s life are her children and fourteen grandchildren. She is excited about the new beginning she shares with her marriage to Dr. Jim Turner. Sheryl holds a Bachelor of Arts from Biola University, a master’s in ministry and a Doctor of Theology. She lives in California’s central valley where she enjoys running 5K races with her 89-year old mother.

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