Guest: Dr. Luis Palau
While it appears that the strength of today's family is declining around the world, Dr. Luis Palau shares how repentance and male spiritual leadership can help re-build this vital covenant. He discusses his concerns and his passion for the family with a message of inspiration and hope. Luis Palau and his ministry have shared the Gospel with more than 1 billion people through evangelistic events and media. He has spoken in person to 30 million people in 75 countries with more than 1 million registered decisions for Jesus Christ. He has authored close to 50 books, contributed articles on issues of faith to countless publications, and counseled business leaders, political leaders, and heads of state around the world. Luis' radio broadcasts in English and Spanish are heard by millions on 3,500 radio outlets in 48 countries. Among other top-tier programs, Luis currently hosts Luis Palau Responds, an international Q&A program in Spanish that deals with spiritual issues ranging from marriage to the occult, and Reaching Your World, a devotional-style program featuring tools for evangelism and biblical wisdom broadcast daily on some of the most popular Christian radio stations in the United States. Luis Palau festivals have produced some of the largest audiences ever recorded in cities from south Florida to South America. His ministry also includes a number of alliances that allow partners in ministry to collaborate, draw guidance and resources from Palau's vast experience, and become equipped to reach the world for Christ. More than 400 evangelists are currently a part of Alliance Ministries, which includes the Next Generation Alliance, the Living It Alliance, and the Creative Arts Alliance. Luis' latest book, Changed by Faith, a biblically literate resource for those struggling with difficult times, was released in the United States in 2011. Luis and his wife, Pat, live in Portland, Oregon, along with their four sons, three of whom are actively involved in the ministry, and twelve grandchildren.