Heart Of The Matter Radio

As women, we tend to avoid conflict. We want our nest to be safe and peaceful. However, we cannot avoid conflict. Right now, our world overeflows with it. Oletha Barnett was my guest this week. She runs Conciliation Services.com which assists churches, schools and families manage conflict with Biblical principles. She shared her thoughts on how to navigate tense situations.

This is Memorial Day weekend, and we need to remember the warriors who kept us free. This week, Carla Morris told her father's story. He was a 'silent peacekeeper' in the Airforce, and officials have declassified his job. He cared for the atomic bomb. Learn about his airforce base here. And see a video here.

This week we have a special treat: a mother/daughter team who chat about mothering issues. We often think of tension between moms and daughters. Blythe Daniel and her mother Helen McIntosh get along well and share mothering secrets.

Women want to be moms, and ofen we have no issues carrying a child. However, a miscarriage hurts, and you realize so many things can go wrong. The next pregnancy frightens her. My guest this week was Jenny Albers who wrote about losing two different babies. She explains her emotions and tells how she survived.

As I was folding clothes, I recalled my mother folded towels in thirds and in thirds again. I assumed everyone folded them that way. Looking back, I wonder if she folded them so they would fit in her narrow linen closet, but I've seen lots of other was to fold towels. This week we celebrate Mother's Day. And my guest and I talked about how to encourage moms who might do things differently.  Peggy Sue Wells had seven children and gained so much knowlege to share.

I used to watch cartoons when I was young, but today your child may get inappropriate messages. The new sexual agenda permeates our society. Hillary Ferrer was my guest. Her ministry is Mama Bear Apologetics and she talks about what a parent can do to make a difference today. We discussed her book, Mama Bear Apologetics: Guide to Sexuality.

We have an inutitive sense the world we live in was designed, which runs contrary to Darwin's Origin of the Species. Daniel Reeves from Discovery Institute was my guest, and he shared resources and research.

Our choices impact us and others. Remember, Eve at the forbidden fruit, which changed the world forever. This week, Peggy Sue Wells joined me. She has just co-authored the novel, The Patent. The central issue revolves around decision making which turned out poorly. In light of the story, Peggy Sue shared tips on making good decisions.

Many women deal with anxiety and worry. We ladies like our lives to be safe and comfy, but life disturbs our peace. My guest this week was Michelle Lazurek. The Lord taught her huge lessons on managining anxiety and she wrote a book sharing what she learned.

According to the NCADV, domestic violence hotlines receive about 19,000 calls each day.  One in four women experience either sexual violence, physical violence or stalking by an imtimate partner during their lifetime. My guest this week was Victoria Cuore, who survived an abusive husband. She offers help and a listening ear to women in crisis. 

Would you like to believe a lie? I wouldn't. That's why I'm always checking to ensure my I dropped my anchor in the right place, and God is my anchor.  When Darwin Publishsed  Oriigin of the Species, he proposed life evolved gradually over time, eliminating the need for a Creator.  However, today new discoveries show evidence of design. My guest this week was Casey Luskin, who works for Discovery Institute in Seattle.  He updated us on the latest research.

Our culture has adopted unique ideas in the last few years, and many don't make sense. As believers, we hold a Biblical worldview, and that makes us go against the culture. My guest, Lisa Betz, loves the Roman era and has written two mysteries from that time period. She gave her historical prespective on living counter-culturally. 

Change! Last winter when it was cold, our power went out. We moved our cats to my son's to keep warm. However, the youngest cat was very unhappy, and he stayed under the couch refusing to eat. Whenever our kids face change, they experience stress too. Author Heidi Vertrees wrote a book called "Victor Survives Being a Kid. She offered tons of tips that manage the transistion. 

Sometimes I ask my husband to hug me when I'm feeling tense. Nothing comforts quite as well as that physical contact. My guest this week was Donna Frisinger, and she loves to hug. She shared her research on touch to remind us to love on our children and husbands.

The most romatic folk in the world should be married couples. However, it's easy to let the romance go flat Author Pam Farrell offered fun and exiting way to WOW your husband this Valentines Day and everyday.

Red roses, puffy hearts, and candy fill the stores for Valentine's Day. However, these don't represent Biblical love. Author Lee Ann Mancini was my guest this week. She discussed the differencess in Biblical love vs worldly love. 

We tend to think about getting healthy in the New Year, but this week we are going to address healthy living for your children. Author Susan Neal is a registered nurse and she has written on eating to stay healthy. Should you eat granola bars? What about fats? Nuts? She gave an excellent overview on lifestyle and food.

I recently heard a pastor say we live in extra-ordinary times, and I agree. Our nation has been through a lot, and we hear bad news every time we turn on the news. Can we find hope for 2022? My guest was Lori Wildenberg who just finished a book on messy hope for depressed or anxious children. She gave a realistic look at overcoming and helping our families do the same.

We want to have a family, a degree, homeschool, and have a business or ministry. Maybe you want to write a book. Doing all that takes organization. My guest this week was Sharon Norris Elliott . Her guidelines will help you get a great start. She raised kids, taught school, and earned an advanced degree. Great information!

Author Peggy Sue Wells was my guest this week, and she shared tons of information. As a single mom of seven grown children, she made up her mind about what she will NO longer do. You'll learn and chuckle!