Meaningful Moments with Senior Living Ministries

How do you view death? Do you trust Christ not only with your life but also with your death? Listen as Michael and Joanie have an encouraging conversation that will give you confidence in living life without fearing death.

What will our bodies look like in Heaven? Jesus said, "I AM the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die. DO YOU BELIEVE THIS?"In this episode of our "Heaven" series, Michael and Joanie explore the impact of those powerful words and the reasons we can trust our Lord and Savior.

What is the most important question you would ask God if you could ask Him only one question? Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss that question as well as the most important question YOU will ever consider! This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Join Michael and Joanie Risley as they discuss the truth about Heaven and why believers can have great hope for their eternal days. Learn the biblical truths and context of Jesus' teachings on Heaven.

How often do you think about Heaven? On today’s episode, Michael and Joanie explore the idea of “setting your mind on things above” and getting a proper perspective on life! Enjoy their conversation about a Biblical view of Heaven and the joy and encouragement that results. 

Listen in as Michael and Joanie have a lively discussion about truths to help us as we age.

Join Michael and Joanie as they interview Joyce Boomsma and hear her captivating story on trusting God through a difficult time.

Waiting is hard! Be encouraged as Michael and Joanie discuss Scriptures and stories that inspire us to wait in hope, faith, and for God's perfect timing

We wait in hope for the Lord, trusting in His promises! Be encouraged as Michael and Joanie have a conversation about waiting in hope.

Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss going forward into 2026 with the Lord guiding us, fixing our eyes on Jesus and His Word. Hear practical steps to help us stay close to His side.

In the final episode of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie look at how Christ’s arrival brought us the ultimate message of love and peace. This message calls us to love and live peacefully with others.

In the third episode of our special Advent series, Michael and Joanie discuss the joy that Christ’s birth brought to our weary world and how we ought to live today in light of that gracious gift.

In week two of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie talk about how Jesus calls us to faith and how that faith is what sustains us even in the darkest of times.

With Christmas just around the corner, join us as Michael and Joanie look at four unique aspects of the Advent season. First up, we take a look at how Jesus represents the hope of a promise fulfilled at Christmas, and how that promise gives us hope for the future.

Susi Poole, Senior Living Ministries board member, shared this powerful story three years ago. Experiencing the death of her husband shortly before the holiday season of 2020, Susi talks about facing hardships and trusting that God's grace is sufficient. It is a wonderful story of finding hope through life's circumstances. You will not want to miss this episode!

Listen to more helpful truths and insights on the topic of loneliness as Michael and Joanie discuss this relevant subject for seniors.

Listen to Michael and Joanie discuss the very real pain of loneliness and the practical wisdom from the Bible that can combat it.

Listen in as Joanie and Michael have a conversation from three years ago with their friend Dr. Kent Tucker. As a pastor for over forty years, he teaches us how to flourish in the later years of life and how to share the Gospel with those around you. 

Listen to an interview with Chuck McCutchan, and be inspired by his resolve to follow God no matter what! Perspective changes everything.

Listen in as Dusty Olson, grandson of Senior Living founders Warren and Virginia Olson, talks about the huge impact for Christ that seniors can make on future generations. Also, hear his inspiring stories of relationship-building between generations.

Listen to practical steps to staying connected to Christ when troubles and suffering threaten to rob us of courage and fortitude.

Courage and Fortitude! Who doesn't need it?! Michael and Joanie share real-life stories which will inspire you to have courage and fortitude in the midst of hardships. 

Dr. Trinh joins Michael and Joanie to discuss brain health and prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Be sure to listen in for this special, informative episode of Meaningful Moments!

Join Michael and Joanie for a repeat episode, conversing with Dr. Dung Trinh who escaped Saigon in 1975 when he was a child. Listen in as he tells of his childhood in Vietnam, being rescued during the war, and finding Christ as a young refugee in America.

One of our frequently received prayer requests is prayer for adult children. Listen to practical ways to intercede and make an impact on the lives of these loved ones.

Life is full of distractions, with many lesser trivial things vying for our attention. God does not want us to miss the important things--what He's doing around us and how we can join Him in His work. Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss this important topic. 

You don't want to miss this discussion as Michael and Joanie give you thoughts and encouragement to persevere in prayer.

Life is hard! Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss God's plan for helping us persevere in the difficulties and challenges of life.

Do you believe in prayer? Tune in as our friend and prayer warrior Karen Suttle shares about the power of prayer and the differences prayer made and is making in her life.

Listen in as John shares his own journey with Christ, what it's like to be a senior living with other seniors, and how you can be living for the Lord in any situation. 

Michael and Joanie discuss how the power of Christ transforms us from the inside out and reorients our lives to have purpose and strength. They give wonderful insights about finishing life well through the transforming power of Christ.

Christ loves to make beautiful things. Give Him your life and watch Him work! Listen to Tom Gergley's beautiful story of transformation and how the Lord guided and sustained Tom through Christ's make-over of his heart and life.

On today’s episode, Michael and Joanie sit down with Darchelle Schafer. She’s a special friend and prayer warrior whose life is a beautiful example of faith. Listen in as Darchelle talks to the Risley’s about God’s presence and how to approach the end of life well.

Michael and Joanie talk about the unexpected heart issues in life--both in love and in loss. This is the stuff life is made of--and affects us all in one way or another.

Michael and Joanie discuss Biblical truths to help us in the midst of adversity. God gives us principles and guidelines on how to strengthen our faith despite challenging times.

Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss living with a kingdom focus and fixing our eyes on King Jesus. Hear practical steps to help us strengthen this focus.

In the final episode of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie look at how Christ’s arrival brought us the ultimate message of love and peace. This message calls us to love and live peacefully with others.

In the third episode of our special Advent series, Michael and Joanie discuss the joy that Christ’s birth brought to our weary world and how we ought to live today in light of that gracious gift.

In week two of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie talk about how Jesus calls us to faith and how that faith is what sustains us even in the darkest of times.

With Christmas just around the corner, join us as Michael and Joanie look at four unique aspects of the Advent season. First up, we take a look at how Jesus represents the hope of a promise fulfilled at Christmas, and how that promise gives us Hope for the future.

Michael and Joanie continue to explore the topic of forgiveness and how our lives and relationships can be changed when we follow the Bible’s guidelines in this area.

Michael and Joanie discuss the profound importance of being forgiven and forgiving others, and the negative consequences when we do not forgive.

Throughout the world and throughout history, God is always working! Listen to Dr. Stan Topple share inspiring stories from his medical missions practice in Korea as well as God's protection during the recent Hurricane Helene devastation by his home in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. 

In this final episode of the “Verses of Comfort” series, Michael and Joanie walk through the subject of wisdom. Life requires decisions that might not have black and white answers; but, thankfully, God is generous and freely gives us wisdom for these decisions—all we have to do is ask.

This week Michael and Joanie dive into the topic of fear. By standing on the truth of God’s Word, we can replace fear with faith knowing the Lord is always with us to strengthen and help us in our fears.

In this week’s episode, Michael and Joanie discuss how we all need rest from the craziness life throws at us. While the world tells us rest can be found in a lot of different outlets, the key to finding true life-changing rest is through Christ!

Today, Michael and Joanie explain that while challenges in our life might seem unmerited, God promises that no matter what situation we face, He will work all things out for our good and His glory.

This week Michael and Joanie explain how God’s presence in every part of our lives not only provides comfort, but it gives us strength and courage in the battles we face each day!

In today’s episode, Michael and Joanie share the encouraging truth of God’s restoration power. Despite the reality of an aging outward self, we can rejoice that abiding in Christ each day renews our inward self.

Today, Michael and Joanie discuss how believers can have eternal hope by yielding their lives to the power of the Holy Spirit.