Guidance
On-the-go Bible Apps
On-the-go Bible Apps
- The Bible is everywhere! Listen, watch, read, or download anywhere for all ages - even an animated version for kids! Available for Apple on iTunes or Android on GooglePlay or OliveTree. Check out - bible.com or youversion.com
Spiritual Growth & Information
Spiritual Growth & Information
- Charles Stanley is a favorite topical preacher of many, and he has many video series that really focus on common spiritual issues. Check out - intouch.org
- Chuck Swindoll is a favorite encouraging preacher with video sermons and a long-standing radio program. Check out - insight.org
- Chip Ingram is a Christian radio favorite in the California region. Check out livingontheedge.org
- Jen Hatmaker started as a speaker for Women of Faith. That ministry ended, and she is now the most popular speaker on women's issues, building friendships, and raising kids. Check out - jenhatmaker.com/podcast.htm
- Beth Moore is a popular author and speaker who has written many women's Bible study books, often based on a person in the Bible. The women's ministry has enjoyed a number of these studies. Check out - lproof.org
- One Place is a fabulous resource that allows you to listen to a wide array of your favorite pastors for free! You can select specific sermon topics, devotionals, or inspirationals. Check out - oneplace.com
- American Center for Law & Justice or ACLJ, is Jay Sekulow's high-ranking legal organization based in Washington D.C., that provides current, accurate news in Constitutional rights and human rights. You can catch them on Facebook Live or Periscope.com. Sign up for email or Facebook petitions of importance. Check out - aclj.org
- Christian Magazines are available for subscription online. Check out - lifeway.com
- KFAX 1100 AM is a radio station based in the San Francisco area known as the Spirit of the Bay! It features many popular preachers and speakers, as well as traditional worship music and local events. Check out - kfax.com
- KLOVE has a listen online design, though you can find them in SF at 107.3 FM, in Petaluma at 92.1 FM, and in Santa Rosa at 91.9 FM. Based in the Sacramento area, this station has long been an encouraging connection to current Christian music and all sorts of events. Check out - klove.com
- Christian Books, Gifts, and Videos can be found online at reduced prices. Check out - christianbook.com
- Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis is a deep, foundational book concerned with the essential concepts of Christianity
- The Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren is an encouraging foundational book on living a spiritual life. He is also the founder of Celebrate Recovery.
Worship
Worship
- Common songs in our services are by Hillsongs, Chris Tomlin, Bethel, and Matt Redman. These and many popular worship artists are easily found on YouTube
- Bethel Church in Redding has a strong interest in developing a heart of worship. Check out - Bethel.tv
Sexual Addiction Recovery
Sexual Addiction Recovery
- Pure Life Ministries is a powerful men's ministry based in the heartland that provides phone counsel, online resources, books, videos, and a full in-house recovery program for overcoming sexual addiction. Check out - purelifeministries.org
Personal Issues Recovery
Personal Issues Recovery
- Celebrate Recovery meets weekly in San Rafael.
"The Bible clearly states 'all have sinned.' It is my nature to sin, and it is yours too. None of us are untainted. Because of sin, we’ve all hurt ourselves, we’ve all hurt other people, and others have hurt us. You’ve undoubtedly heard the expression that “time heals all wounds.” Unfortunately, it isn’t true. Frequently people still carry hurts from 30 or 40 years ago. The truth is – time often makes things worse. What we need is a biblical and balanced program to help people overcome their hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Celebrate Recovery is that program. Based on the actual words of Jesus rather than psychological theory, our recovery program is unique and more effective in helping people change than anything else I’ve seen or heard of."
- Rick Warren, Saddleback Church
Christian Counseling
Christian Counseling
- Dove TV has a fantastic YouTube channel that features professional Christian psychologist Patrick Doyle of Veritas Counseling in Oregon. He is typically on Focus Today with Perry Atkinson. They discuss various common and challenging issues, including depression, anxiety, abuse, alcoholism, codependency, healthy boundaries, and narcissism. Check out - thedove.us and search counseling. You'll find Patrick Doyle easily.
- Help For My Life is an online RBC ministry with professional psychologist, Dr. Dan Allender addressing common psychological issues and how to overcome them soundly from a Christian worldview. There is a specific focus on helping veterans with PTSD and survivors of child abuse. Check out - https://www.youtube.com/user/HelpForMyLife
- Boundaries, by Dr. Henry Cloud is a best-seller focused on developing healthy personal boundaries.
- The Five Love Languages, by Gary Chapman is a best-seller focused on understanding that each of us feels loved by different actions that fit into 5 categories: words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, receiving gifts, and acts of service. Many interpersonal conflicts can be resolved by learning the love languages of those we interact with, so we can show them love in a way they understand as love.
Foreign Mission & Relief
Foreign Mission & Relief
- YWAM (Youth with a Mission) is a well established mission group that works world-wide and equips teenagers to share their faith and serve the underprivileged. Check out - ywam.org
- World Vision is dedicated to providing assistance to those in desperate need of support through subscribed fund 'adoptions' at a monthly rate. Check out - worldvision.org
Local Mission & Relief
Local Mission & Relief
- St Vincent's Dining Room serves meals to the homeless in downtown San Rafael and welcomes volunteers. Check out - vinnies.org
- Ceres is a Santa Rosa nonprofit that teaches teens in a professional kitchen to prepare healthful meals for those recovering from cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Check out - ceresproject.org
- Operation Christmas Child is an annual donation drive for underpriviledged children worldwide to receive Christmas gift boxes. Check out - samaritanspurse.org
- Salvation Army is located in San Rafael. It has a nonprofit resale store and receives donations which are put to direct use in helping those recovering from personal crisis, or getting a new start in life begin with hope in the Lord and practical training, casework, education, and character building. Check out - salvationarmyusa.org
Homeschooling Resources
Homeschooling Resources
- Classical Conversations is a worldwide program that makes it easy for military families to relocate without interrupting their children's education, because it works via community groups in many areas that follow the same schedule. Another powerful benefit of this classical model of education is that it is condensed, focuses on memory, presentation, discussion and visual work, and makes writing practical through the IEW curriculum. This format makes it ideal for learners with dyslexia and/or ADHD. Check out - ClassicalConversations.com
- CiRCE Institute is a writing resource based in the classical model. Their curriculum is called The Lost Tools of Writing, and they provide adult comparative literature podcasts as well. Check out circeinstitute.org
- IEW, or Institute for Excellence in Writing, is a writing resource based in the classical model that works with Classical Conversations. Its focus is excellence in teaching writing at all levels, and Andrew Pudewa is a national speaker training parents and teachers. Check out - iew.com
Movie Reviews
Homeschooling Resources
- Plugged In reviews all the latest movies and gives you valuable insight from a Christian worldview to know before you or your kids pay to see the movies! Check out - pluggedin.com
- Another site to find out the general themes and viewer preferences of movies before you go is RottenTomatoes