Chained No More

Matt Haviland and Robyn discuss the important needs for children to have a healthy and involved father in their lives. Matt discusses the need, but also how to become the best dad you can be, as well as several resources to get there. He also talks to single moms on the show to help their kids connect with their dads so their kids are set up for a healthier and more secure future. He encourages all of us to get involved in encouraging kids without dads around as well as encouraging single moms and dads. Powerful and thought-provoking!

The Taylors look past the "hearts and flowers" of a new relationship and tackle the challenges that happen in stepfamilies. They give expert/personal advice and resources to help couples BEFORE they sign the remarriage certificate, so they can prepare for a successful stepfamily and prevent another divorce. Very informative for those contemplating remarriage or already in one.

Wayne Stocks shares how the Lord led him to develop a global ministry, Divorce Ministry 4 Kids. He shares about he has learned from his many years of ministering to hurting children and teens. He discusses how churches can affectively come alongside these kids and broken families, and extend the arms of Jesus to them in practical ways.

Sandra Beck, host for "Military Moms Talk Radio", discusses the unique challenges of being a military family. She shares about how families connect with a military member, hardships on the marriage, how this affects the children and how we, as communities, can encourage and support our troops by surrounding their families. She also lists several excellent resources for military families and for those who want to tangibly encourage them.

Pamla shares her inspirational story of abuse, loss of a child, and other horrible loss, and how God brought healing and joy to her life. Robyn Besemann also shares her Chained No More book with listeners and how you can find the same deep healing Pamla has found.

Mark Tennant, founder of Arrow Child and Family Ministries, shares his story of being in multiple foster families, his struggle through teen years, and how God called him to the Arrow ministry. He talks about the issues of foster care in America and how it affects kids. He also shares about how Arrow is stepping it up to help individuals and churches to extend the arms of Jesus to these hurting kids in tangible ways.

Kathy Maestas, from GriefShare, shares her story of loss and grief on this program. She also encourages, gives tips and tools for listeners on how to take the first steps out of isolation, and how to grow from great loss. Her warm demeanor and background in teaching make it easy to learn how to begin moving forward.

Elsa Kok Colopy, is an expert on the DivorceCare DVD and former editor of "Thriving Family" magazine by Focus on the Family. Elsa warmly encourages our listeners about how to be the best single parents they can be. She truly understands and gives many practical tools to the challenges and struggles in families today.

Steve Grissom, CEO of Church Initiative, tells his story and discusses the issues of divorce. He talks about how to find hope in the crisis, that there will be brighter days ahead, and gives practical tools and helpful resources to encourage listeners in the divorce crisis. Steve and Robyn also talk to listeners who would like to affectively minister to others going through the trauma of divorce.

Gene Kent, husband and ministry partner of author and speaker, Carol Kent, tells their story of their son, Jason, who has a life sentence in a Florida prison. Gene discusses the life of an inmate, as well as the struggles and challenges for their families. He tells how God has led their family to develop "Speak Up For Hope", a vibrant ministry for these families.

Linda Jacobs, developer of Divorce Care For Kids (DC4K), discusses the do's ands don'ts concerning how grandparents can be most affective in helping their grandkids through the process of divorce. She also gives tips on the huge commitment of grandparents parenting their grandkids because of a variety of reasons. Excellent information and advice from someone who has lived it all and has become an incredible resource to many.

Matt Haviland, founder of the national single dad ministry,"A Father's Walk", discusses the challenges of single dads (custodial or non-custodial)and encourages them to step it up and be the father they were meant to be. He also encourages single moms how to set aside the divorce battle and find a way to let the kids connect with their father (if safe), for the sake of the kids. Hear his story and learn from his own experiences. Excellent!

Robyn Besemann is joined by Pamla, a woman whose traumatic past defined her until the Lord set her free from the chains she had been dragging all of her life. Pamla also shares how Chained No More truly brought healing and freedom in who God says she is. Robyn shares how she came to write this powerful book and the process it takes readers through to bring them to the healing arms of Jesus.

Gordon and Carri Taylor, Opportunities Unlimited, tell their story, plus address the challenges and the joys of being in a stepfamily. They talk about issues such as discipline, loyalties, exes, finances and also give encouragement for those who are considering stepping into a stepfamily.

Author and speaker, Dori Pulse, discusses the up and downs of forming a stepfamily. She speaks from personal experience within her two marriages and divorces and from a passion to minister to those who may be struggling in the same experiences. Her newest book, "Everything Changed When I Said 'I Do", will be an encouraging resource for readers. www.stepfamilyrx.com

She has a traumatic past, but God has led Jennifer Maggio to lead a dynamic single mom ministry today. Hear her story and you will be inspired and encouraged. Hear her heart for single moms and for bringing them to become all God made them to be. She also has resources for those who feel led to begin a single mom ministry in their church.

Krista Smith joins us again to give affective tools about how to walk your teen through the breakup of your family. She addresses issues such as loyalty, keeping your teen off the divorce battlefield, parents having new relationships, not making your teen a confidant and "best friend", helping them thru the disappointment of their other parent letting them down, etc. Krista speaks from personal experience and with a heart of passion for hurting teens. "The Big D...Divorce Thru the Eyes of a Teen", a faith-based program, is a 13-week curriculum she wrote to help families through the devastation of divorce. (www.sonsetpointministries.com)

Krista Smith, the developer of "The Big D...Divorce Thru the Eyes of a Teen" discusses the varied effects that divorce has on teens. Her first marriage ended in divorce and she shares what she learned about helping her own kids process through the shattering of their family and how she developed "The Big D" curriculum, used in hundreds of churches around the country. She has many tips and helpful advice for parents, grandparents, and youth workers of any kind.

Linda Jacobs and Robyn Besemann discuss the dos and don'ts of parenting kids through the devastation of divorce. They also discuss how churches and other children's workers can help these hurting kids. This show is part of a series of the issues surrounding the breakup of families in our world today. Experts who understand the devastation of divorce, will give practical tools to help listeners maneuver through it and encourage with understanding. Also available on ITunes. For information about Robyn's books, "Chained No More...A Journey of Healing for Adult Children of Divorce/Childhood Brokenness", go to www.robynbministries.com

Linda Jacobs and Robyn Besemann discuss the many effects that divorce has on children.