Chained No More

Author and speaker, Mary Tutterow talks about the many challenges of being a caregiver. She addresses the isolation, frustrations, loneliness, fear, etc. when you give focused care to your loved ones, whether it is a special needs child, an ailing spouse, or elderly parents. Mary has lived what she talks about and also shares the joys there are in caregiving. She shares 5 important steps to adjust to adjusting to this new role.

Dr. Marlin Schultz discusses the causes of conflicts, the wrong way to handle them and practical tools to resolve conflict, whether it is in marriage, with extended family members, at work, etc. Dr. Schultz discusses the differences between the "listener" and the "expresser", and the "withdrawer" and the "escalator" and how they can come together to resolve conflicts. Very practical tools from an experienced, successful marriage and family therapist.

Rick Johnson (betterdads.net) talks about how to affectively raise boys, whether we are a single mom or dad or a married couple. He covers discipline, teaching perseverance, compassion, and honor. He shares about the mistakes modern day parents are making in connecting with and raising their sons. Rick also discusses how important dads are to their daughters, especially teen daughters. Excellent parenting advice!

Rick Marks shares many tools and concepts about how to have a successful marriage, whether your marriage is struggling or vibrant and whether you are a newlywed or have been married many years. His advice is unique and excellent to help couples take the necessary steps to improve their marriage in many areas and to live better as "US". Excellent podcast to listen to over and over and to tell your friends about.

Stephen Scoggins, Journey Principles Institute, shares his compelling story of how his own personal struggles led him to the brink of suicide, to owning multi-million dollar businesses and now moving into an amazing ministry. His strong steps of healing and moving forward will inspire listeners and give them hope to step over the obstacles, learn from them and use them to be healthier and more purposeful in life. Powerful interview!

Anne Denmark, of Life Discovery Coaching, discusses the importance of setting goals as well as the specific steps to take to achieve those goals. She shares her own story of great loss and how she was led to pursue a career as a life coach to many. She gives many practical tools to help move listeners out of the ruts they find themselves in and encourages them to a more purposeful and successful future.

Steve Grissom, the founder and president of Church Initiative (DivorceCare, Divorce Care For Kids, Griefshare, etc.),discusses the fastest growing demographic of divorce; baby boomer divorce. He discusses the whys, the effects on family members and churches, and how to prevent it. He also tells listeners how to get a free e-book on the subject. Very informative and encouraging!

Author and expert, Barbara Newman, discusses the ins and outs of autism, how it affects those with it and those who love someone who has it anything from Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She talks about the stats (1 in 68 kids), the possible causes, treatments and support for parents. Barbara also talks a lot about inclusion in the schools and churches and how to support these families. Excellent information!

Dr. Ben Cross joins us again to discuss the extraordinarily important subject of forgiveness. He shares his own powerful experience of forgiving his father and the lessons he learned from that life-changing event. He also talks about the pros and cons of forgiveness and how to take the necessary steps to free ourselves from the bitterness, anger and resentment from our past. Powerful hour!

Chris and Rahnella Adsit, the founders of Branches of Valor,are Robyn's guests and discuss what PTSD is, how it affects soldiers and their families, and how this condition can be helped. They talk about the differences that soldiers and first responders experience when they go through great trauma. Very helpful information for those who suffer with PTSD and also for their loved ones.

Author and speaker, David Knapp has lived through a lot of loss and now teaches others about the process of grief. He also shares practical tools of how to effectively connect with someone living with loss and what not to say and do. His book, "I Didn't Know What To Say...Being a Better Friend to Those Who Experience Loss", addresses practical tools for all of us, whether we are going through grief or know someone who is.

Listen to Patti Hammonds, from Angel Tree Ministries, a branch of Prison Fellowship, as she shares about the children of the incarcerated. She shares about the deep challenges and struggles for these kids and their families. She talks about how Angel Tree connects them with their parents in prison in a very special way at Christmas and throughout the year. You will learn how you, your church and community can be part of such an amazingly important ministry.

Elsa Kok Colopy, an expert for DivorceCare, discusses "Surviving the Holidays". She shares her experience as a single mom dreading the holidays to someone who is an excellent resource for those feeling the same way. Elsa's warmth and compassion is obvious. Listeners will find encouragement and practical tools to make this holiday season more meaningful and less stressful for their families.

Sue Liljenberg, the founder/director of Healing Hearts Ministries Intl., puts a face to the subject of abortion. She talks about stats, reasons, the process of grieving, the effects on the fathers of the aborted child, and so much more. She tells listeners of her own abortion and how it affected her life and how God used it to lead her to the ministry she leads today. Don't miss it! You will learn a lot about something that has become a huge political battlefield.

Author and speaker, Tam Hodge, shares her intriguing story of a violent childhood, abortions as a teenager, and how she had to learn how to rise from the trauma and now reaches out to others with similar stories. She talks about forgiveness, personal shame, how the Lord has healed her heart, and is using her in some exciting ministries. Her new book, "And Now I Choose", is her powerful story and can be purchased on amazon.com

Kimball Hodge shares his story of family trauma and the effects it had on him. He also shares what he has learned about renewing his way of thinking and the way he lives his life today. Kimball talks about the practical steps of renewing our mind, from his book "A Mind Renewed by God...Forever Changing the Way You Think and Live." Life-changing and encouraging.

Award-winning author and speaker, Carol Kent, shares her agonizing story of when their son, Jason, murdered someone and is now serving a life sentence. Carol shares the joys, the heartaches, the despair, and the healing she has lived through and how she is using it today to reach millions along with her husband, Gene. She discusses topics such as forgiveness, depression, how to encourage those in crisis and God's love and care. Powerful and inspiring!

James Cruise shares his jaw-dropping story of surviving a family tragedy when his mentally ill brother murdered his parents and brother during James' birthday party in Mississippi. He also shares how another tragedy, a car accident,killed his wife, and threw him into the role of single dad. James will share how the Lord led him to create a single parent family ministry which has expanded to include stepfamilies. It is truly a story of "strength through tragedy."

Ben Cross discusses the traps of personal shame and guilt and how we can get stuck in it. He talks about the masks we wear and the walls we put up to protect ourselves. He speaks about how we can isolate ourselves because of our own guilt or because of what someone else has done in our lives. Pastor Ben gives excellent teaching on how to take steps out of these traps, so we can enjoy freedom again. He speaks with compassion and with a strong knowledge of what the Bible teaches.

Paula Silva shares her story of an abusive marriage and how God led her to start a large ministry for those who live in it now. She understands the challenges that someone living in an abusive home has, and gives great information from how to spot the signs of a potentially abusive person,to how living in an abusive marriage affects the children, to the effects abuse has on an individual. This show is for those living in it and those who love someone who does, as well as those who are curious about this subject. A show filled with resources and information for our listeners that could save lives.