http://www.lifefocus.tv LifeFocus.TV : Life Focus Blog http://www.lifefocus.tv/Blog/2009/10/1/breaking-and-entering/ Life Focus caught red handed!   Life Focus takes a new approach for season two-- breaking into the home! But this is no ordinary robbery or random hit. The Life Focus crew comes armed with a camera and a Christian counselor to the Schilling family residence. Though their house may look peaceful from the outside; inside this family of five displays poor verbal exchanges. Life Focus has one attempt to steal these unruly interactions and replace them with constructive communication. With the help of a counselor, Life Focus wishes to provide a positive example for other family viewers. But will this family be able to learn to communicate better with the people they love most? Be sure to tune into "Family of Yeller's" for an inside look into the home of those who want to change the patterns of verbal abuse into open communication.  .... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:22:00 EDT http://www.lifefocus.tv/Blog/2009/11/4/education-under-fire/ Grant monies used to expose the link between violence and academic performance   Imagine being afraid to play at your neighborhood park, pool or basketball court. For many Chicago children, this is the case. Places that were created for family recreational use are now territories for street gangs. This exposure to inner-city youth violence shows a direct link to poor academic performance and student behavior. With a grant received by the Khesed Foundation, Life Focus decided to address the issues urban children face. In "Education under Fire," the Life Focus team sits down not only with children who have been impacted by Chicago street violence but with Chicago Public school officials and those outside of the school system who have dedicated their lives to addressing the problems children in urban areas face..... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:23:00 EST http://www.lifefocus.tv/Blog/2009/12/17/life-focus-wins-the-emmy-award/ Chicago, Illinois – November 7, 2009 – Life Focus Productions is proud to announce that it has been presented with the distinct honor of the Emmy® award from the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for a special WYCC airing of its production of A New Kind of Normal, the first episode in the second season of the Life Focus series.   Executive Producer Mona Hennein, Producers Michelle Jahnke and Marilyn Heisler, Host Dan Meyer, and Reporter Ken Hulme were recognized for an outstanding achievement in informational programming. This remarkable achievement affirms NETA’s continued distribution of Life Focus and represents a proud moment for presenting station WGVU of Grand Rapids, MI.   Life Focus’ excellent quality in both content and production rose above dozens of other applicants and six other nominees. Each of Life Focus’ two seasons have been nominated, and this marks the first Emmy® award win for this groundbreaking television program. .... Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:02:00 EST http://www.lifefocus.tv/Blog/2010/1/4/life-focus-featured-in-the-doings-of-elmhurst/ Life Focus has been featured in the Elmhurst, Illinois local paper The Doings. Our host, Pastor Dan Meyer, was the subject of the coverage of Life Focus' recent Emmy Award win. The following is an exerpt from the article: "Christ Church of Oak Brook's Senior Pastor Dan Meyer can now add Emmy Award-winner to his resume. Meyer and the staff of Life Focus Productions were presented with an Emmy by the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for their production of 'A New Kind of Normal,' the first episode of the second season of the Life Focus magazine-style television show. 'I was delighted because I thought the program we had worked on told an important story,' said Meyer, host of the 30-minute show."   Read the rest of the article here..... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:53:00 EST http://www.lifefocus.tv/Blog/2010/4/1/marquette-michigan-now-airing-life-focus-season-two/ WNMU is proud to present the Life Focus series to its viewers.  Watch season two on Sundays at 11:00AM, starting April 11, 2010..... Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:42:00 EDT http://www.lifefocus.tv/Blog/2010/4/1/american-life-network-to-air-life-focus-season-one/ Starting May 1, 2010, you will be able to watch Life Focus Season One on Saturdays at 5:30PM ET on the American Life Channel.  For more information, please visit: http://www.americanlifetv.com/.... Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:43:00 EDT http://www.lifefocus.tv/Blog/2010/6/11/life-focus-wins-emmy-award/ June 5, 2010 – Life Focus Productions is proud to announce that it has been presented with the distinct honor of the Emmy® award from the Grand Rapids Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for a special airing of its production of Living by the Book.     Executive Producer Mona Hennein, Producers Michelle Jahnke, Marilyn Heisler, Karwyn Busma, and Carrie Corbin, and Host Dan Meyer, were recognized for an outstanding achievement in the Religion category. This remarkable achievement affirms NETA’s continued distribution of Life Focus and represents a proud moment for presenting station WGVU of Grand Rapids, MI.   Life Focus’ excellent quality in both content and production rose above dozens of other applicants and one other nominee. Each of Life Focus’ two seasons have been nominated, and this marks the second Emmy® award win for this groundbreaking television program..... Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:27:00 EDT http://www.lifefocus.tv/Blog/2010/8/12/welcome-wycc-chicago/ Welcome to Chicago PBS Station WYCC! View LifeFocus on: Aug 1: Episode 211 at 8:30pm Aug 22: Episode 212 at 9:30pm Aug 27: Episode 212 (repeat) at 5:30am .... Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:19:00 EDT http://www.lifefocus.tv/Blog/2010/10/25/life-focus-receives-its-fourth-emmy-nomination/ In just two seasons, the Life Focus series receives its fourth Emmy nomination!  The latest nomination, "Education Under Fire," is dedicated to the children of the Chicago Public School system.    This episode addresses how violence in Chicago effects the lives and education of many innocent children.   The Midwest/Chicago Emmy award ceremony is on November 6, 2010.    Of its four nominations, Life Focus is the recipent of 2 Emmys: "A New Kind of Normal"- Midwest/Chicago Chapter "Living by the Book"- Michigan Chapter.... Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:21:00 EDT http://www.lifefocus.tv/Blog/2010/10/25/season-three-in-production/   Life Focus season three is in production!     In it's first episode, author and speaker, Sheila Walsh witnesses, shares and partakes in a story of tragedy, transformation and ultimately forgiveness.While combing through nearly 260 stories of women who experienced some of the most unimaginable situations, Cindy Winters of Edwardsville, Illinois, is chosen as one of America’s most extraordinary woman.As a pastor’s wife, Cindy lived a life dependent on God, but she had no idea what that meant until her husband is murdered. Putting her trust in God now means that she and her two daughters have to work through grief and forgiveness.Today, Cindy is a lighthouse to others who experience tragedy while she continues experience life’s darkest hours.    .... Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:24:00 EDT http://www.lifefocus.tv/Blog/2010/11/7/life-focus-receives-its-third-emmy-award/ November 6, 2010 – Life Focus Communications is proud to announce that it has been presented with the distinct honor of the Emmy® award from the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for its production “Education Under Fire.”   Executive Producer Mona Hennein, Producers Michelle Jahnke, Marilyn Heisler, and Paul Bieschke, and Host Dan Meyer, were recognized for an outstanding achievement in the Informational Programming category.    Life Focus’ excellent quality in both content and production rose above dozens of other applicants and five other nominees. Each of Life Focus’ two seasons have been nominated, and this marks the third Emmy® award win for this groundbreaking television program.    .... Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:33:00 EST http://www.lifefocus.tv/Blog/2011/1/4/life-focus-airs-on-wtjx-st-thomas-virgin-islands/ WTJX is now airing Season Two of Life Focus.  Watch every Wednesday at 1pm, beginning 1/5/2011.... Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:32:00 EST http://www.lifefocus.tv/Blog/2011/2/14/a-symbol-of-forgiveness-air-times/ A Symbol of Forgiveness, featuring Thomas Nelson author and speaker, Sheila Walsh   March 8, 2009 is a day church congregants of Maryville 1st Baptist church will never forget.  What seemed like a peaceful Sunday would soon turn to chaos, as a gunman would open fire on their beloved pastor.  To this day, no one knows what motivated a total stranger to target Pastor Fred Winters.  But in this episode of Life Focus, we'll see how in the midst of pain and unanswered questions, his wife Cindy Winters, quickly decides not to make this tragedy about herself but to use her story to effect others.   When to watch this program:   Total Living Network February 23rd at 12:30pm February 26th at 8:00pm February 28th at 1:00am   Trinity Broadcast Network February 25th at   WGVU, Grand Rapids, MI April 17th at TBD.... Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:14:00 EST