“I received your CD today. Thank you! It was a wonderful treasure for me. For the first time, I feel like there is someone who truly relates to what I am feeling. I cannot tell you how very much I appreciated you and your husband’s utter honesty. Since the loss of my daughter, I have experienced so many different emotions….I have realized that it’s through our honesty that God receives glory. God is using your ministry in a mighty way. I know that you would rather have your child back however, I hope it brings some sort of consolation to you to see how the Lord is bringing forth beauty from ash. I pray that in time, He will do the same with my loss."
Read More“A few days ago I received the CD on Alcoholism with the interview with Steve and Tracy. I had it on the desk and today I finally got up the courage to listen to it. I am married and my husband suffers with alcoholism and I can relate to Tracy on many aspects. Our children have issues that stem from his problem but I believe God is going to deliver all of us from this. Would you please pray for all of us, that God’s will be done in our home and lives. May the Lord bless your ministry. Thank you”
Read More"Strong, unwaivering, biblical teaching. We love Dr. Betters style of preaching. Stay on WVCH! Thank you!"
Read More"I was listening today to an interview with Dr. Betters and his wife about losing a loved one and the different "firsts" that await the one left. My husband died suddenly but not unexpectedly on Nov. 5th. He was 75 yo and I am 62. We were happily married for 30 years and do not have children but a wonderful church family and dear friends. This will not only be my first Christmas without him but it was also his birthday followed the day after by my birthday. Our Heavenly Father is good and only does good and He is greatly sustaining me during this time. I found the interview very helpful and would like to listen to it again!"
Read MoreI’ve been listening to you on the radio (AM 740 WVCH) for three years, and our family has visited your church.
I’ve heard you mention several times about the death of your son, how it affected your life and ministry. I could never truly relate to how you felt, until now. My 19 year old son took his life on Monday, 27 Feb. He was diagnosed with mild schizophrenia brought on by an excess production of dopamine and refused treatment/medicine. He was saved and baptized 6 years ago and we believe he is now with the Lord in heaven. It was easy for us to say, “Yes Lord,” during the good times. Now, during the bad times we are learning what it really means to trust in the Lord."
Read MoreI recently lost my beloved husband of 44 ½ years. He was my soul mate, my true love, the man I have always loved and will continue loving into eternity. In His Grip is a lifeline for me. Some days I am on my knees, thanking God for the faithful preaching that is helping me trust Him again.
Read More"I am again prompted to tell you how very much I enjoyed the several sermons based upon the teachings out of the book of II Kings. This is truly meat for a hungry spirit. I have so longed for deeper messages, and I prayed earnestly for God to show me the "bigger picture" of the scriptures. He led me to hear His sermons through your teachings, and I give Him honor and glory for doing so. I also thank you for committing your life to carrying and delivering His message, and for seeking Him unapologetically. God has used you to light a fire under me, and I thank Him for the pain"
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"Sharon, excellent job today [at the women's conference]! You are truly a gifted teacher. I know I was not your intended audience (being a man) but as one who has lost two brothers in their 30s (both to drug overdoses) I have to tell you... losing a limb is preferable to losing a family member. I will pray for the success of your ministry."
Read More"I recently started listening to your broadcast on WVCH. Today 7/25 I was very touched by your transparency in describing your experience in dealing with the loss of your son and difficulties of the pastor you counselled. I value a man who opens himself in the sharing of his personal experience with God."
Read More" My Mom and Dad also sent for the Loss of a Child interview on CD of you and your wife regarding the death of your son. I am so sorry that happened and, at the same time, was so blessed by the words and heart of you and Sharon that came through on that CD. My husband and I had a daughter who was born with several severe birth defects back in 1988. After many years of struggle on all our parts, and to make a long difficult story short, she now lives with a pediatrician about 40 minutes from here. It is not the same as your loss, but it is a loss. We had so much of the anger and feelings that you described. I have been carrying so much guilt and shame with me for several years. Your interview relieved my soul. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your wife for your honesty and your gift to us."
Read More"I have been listening to your sermons on the life of David and I have been enjoying them immensely. I have found them convicting, encouraging, and bringing much glory to the Lord Jesus Christ. Keep your eyes focused upon Jesus. My wife and I will pray that our God would be pleased to continue to use you in the spread of His Kingdom."
Read More"The words spoke last Wednesday or Thursday on Chuck Betters struggle with depression were so powerful such as calling our suffering "Divine invasions" and the way God recognizes our suffering by holding us. What beautiful, inspiring words! Chuck is so blessed. I have family members that suffer from depression and the words Chuck expressed have healing power. I would like to order several copies. Thank you so much for a wonderful program!"
Read More"I heard recently that you, Sharon, are coming to our church in Mckinney, TX for our ladies retreat! I was thrilled! 8 years ago we lost our son, Mark. It was nothing like losing a 16 year old but to hold that 11lb.baby boy and to never know what color his eyes would have been was devastating. I e-mailed you, Chuck, and you were so kind and compassionate. You were incredibly encouraging to my husband and I. We read your book and I was even feeling the need to share our story with others. We discovered how difficult it was to find others who could relate. Since then we have faced more devastation but His mercy overpowered it all! We have grown immensely in faith and I continue to feel Him gently prodding me to either write or just share our story to encourage others. I am so excited to meet you Sharon ! I still feel that He is wanting me to use our experiences to help others but I don't know how or when. Continuing to pray about it will give me that answer and listening to you on the 20th will be inspiring!
Looking forward to it!"
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"One woman who listened to the CDs in “The Demons of War” said that she wished she and her husband had listened to them years ago because it could have spared them so much hurt in their marriage related to his return from Iraq and the emotional isolation that followed. She listened to the CDs first and then had her husband listen to them. She said it was a very healing time for them because they were able to have one of the most honest conversations they have ever had surrounding those issues."
Read More"Our local radio station has recently been programming your series on the life of King David. We have enjoyed this series, and how we love the stories of David. What a man of God David was. You really have a great gift, how you have presented these messages. The series have been on at 5:00am in the morning, we own a bakery and we are awake and really enjoy and look forward to hearing you. Thank you for allowing the Lord Jesus to use you as a channel of encouragement and teaching. You remind us of David Wilkerson, he is one of our favorites. Please don't ever stop delivering such a powerful message, which preaches the truth with power and conviction"
Read More"No words in the dictionary that could describe how uplifting and transforming your radio broadcast have been to me."
Read More"I am a Gold Star Mother and received your "The Ultimate Sacrifice" CD set. Thank you so much. Our son, SSG Robb Rolfing was killed in Iraq June 30, 2007. I appreciate your gift. I even ordered the Treasures in Darkness book from Amazon. Again, thank you so much."
Read More"I am delighted to have found your website. God used your book, Treasures of Encouragement to help us begin an encouragement Group at our church. We had a tragedy happen to one of the ladies in our church and this study helped equip us to encourage her. We began our group about 4 years ago, and God has seen fit to use us to bless others. Thanks for allowing God to use your sufferings to comfort others."
Read More"I listen to your sermons on Pilgrim Radio…I wanted to share with you how much they have blessed me. I am a widow of 2 ½ years now, with 2 teenage boys and a married step-daughter with 2 grandchildren. We all went through a very difficult time with the sickness and passing of my husband. He died from cancer…I have the CD’s you made with the woman from your church who had walked exactly where I was walking just before I did. They were amazing to listen to. I thank you Chuck for your ministries, thank your wife and everyone who works at MARKINC Ministries."
Read More"First, let me tell you how much I enjoy listening to you on the radio. I began listening to you when I started taking doctoral classes at Saint Joseph's University. I would listen to you from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM. It made the drive such a spiritual one! I have since finished my doctoral classes. I was upset because I didn't always remember to turn on the radio at 5:00 PM. However, to my surprise, I had the radio on one day on my way to work and noticed that you spoke from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM. It's a great way to start off the day!"
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