How Can I Be Less Critical
It's easy to be critical. Not so easy to be correct. God can help you with that conversation.
Jul 01, 2024•2 min•Ep. 606
Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
A healthy lifestyle from a Christian perspective with marriage and family counselor Olen Baker.
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Is Criticism a Good Thing?
When criticism is paired with wisdom and insight it has a much better chance of creating change for the better. We are flawed, we sometimes fail, but when we are given proper direction, we become better in God's eyes.
Jun 28, 2024•2 min•Ep. 605
How Can I Recover From Criticism?
It's important to accept feedback when and where you have fallen short. We are human. We sometimes fail. It's also important to apologize so we can move forward with a clean heart. Not always easy, but always necessary.
Jun 26, 2024•2 min•Ep. 604
Why is it Important Not to Tolerate Evil?
God tells us to model his grace and mercy in place of being critical or cynical. Be careful how you live. It has lasting effects.
Jun 24, 2024•2 min•Ep. 603
How Does God Want Me to Deal with Criticism?
Sure, you'll respond with anger and doubt about the person giving you criticism and eventually you might realize that the messenger was wrong. but the message was right. Talk to God and discover how to move in a better direction.
Jun 21, 2024•2 min•Ep. 602
How Do I Accept Criticism?
Corrections should always come in love, not hate. We are better off when we can clearly understand the value of change. It's never easy but if we are the recipient of criticism, step back, talk to God, and discover a better resolve.
Jun 19, 2024•2 min•Ep. 601
How Can I Overcome Criticism?
Ask God for the wisdom, courage, and strength to accept it. God has designed guidelines for each of us to walk on the bettter side of life. Sometimes that means that you have to change your path. Accept it and reap the benefits of change.
Jun 17, 2024•2 min•Ep. 600
How Do I Stop Being Critical of Others?
Criticism is a negative attack on someone else and it never generates a positive result. Turn to God to discover a better way to address your anxiety and hurtful behavior. God will show you how.
Jun 14, 2024•2 min•Ep. 599
Why is Criticism a Bad Habit?
Isn't a conversation better than a fight? Talk through problems and base that conversation on what God would say. That's where you begin.
Jun 12, 2024•2 min•Ep. 598
How Do I Get Rid of a Critical Attitude?
God did not design you to have a critical attitude. That behavior diminishes as you see yourself, and others, as precious in God's sight.
Jun 10, 2024•2 min•Ep. 597
How Do I Get Away From Domestic Violence?
Simple, or maybe not so simple for you. Turn to God and ask him to send help, today.
Jun 07, 2024•2 min•Ep. 596
How Do I Handle Criticism?
Criticism transforms into emotional abuse over time. Turn to God, first to center your belief in self. Through Him, find a path that supports healing.
Jun 05, 2024•2 min•Ep. 595
Why Do I Feel Inferior?
Inferiority is something we all face at times. Long term inferiority can lead to a dangerous place.
Jun 03, 2024•2 min•Ep. 594
How Do I Overcome Inferiority?
Proverbs 4 says, Be careful how you think: your life is shaped by your thoughts. Lies will take you to a deeper place of infereiority. God can help you out with the truth of His word. He knows you. He can help.
May 31, 2024•2 min•Ep. 593
How Are Lies Tied to Family Violence?
The greater the feeling of inferiority, the more violent the emotional confrontation. That's a quote from psychologist Alfred Adler. God gives each of us the power to change by facing the truth. Until we do that, the darkness of violence will grow. It's time to have that conversation with God.
May 29, 2024•2 min•Ep. 592
What Makes a Lie Believable?
Self-deception is a lie. Failure to communicate the whole truth, is a lie. We are all guilty. God knows each of us and he also knows how to move us beyond the lie. Trust him to do that in your life, today.
May 27, 2024•2 min•Ep. 591
Why are People Violent?
Violence changes a family from a place of security and safety to one of fear and anxiety. Violence is all around us. The good news is that God replaces a violence through faith. Rather than look to ramp up a bad situation, go instead to God for direction and healing.
May 24, 2024•2 min•Ep. 590
How Can I Avoid Violence?
Violence demonstrates a deeper level of powerlessness. The Bible says it is better to be patient than powerful. We are not immune to acts of violence. That's why it's important to first, stop in your tracks and spend a moment with God. It works every time.
May 22, 2024•2 min•Ep. 589
What is Emotional Abuse?
Bullying, especially in school has become a top news item. Emotional abuse unfortunately happens all around us. And when we're the target, it's sometimes feels like it's impossible to get help. The good news is that God is there with you. Just reach out and ask Him to help. He will.
May 20, 2024•2 min•Ep. 588
How Does God Handle Sexual Abuse?
God cannot be embarrassed or made to feel ashamed by what has happened to you. He is able to bring to a place of safety, resolution, and healing. For you, and anyone who has suffered sexual abuse. Time to have a conversation?
May 17, 2024•2 min•Ep. 587
How Does God Protect Me?
Homes are supposed to be a secure place to live and grow. Too many times, homes are the source of the darker side of life. The good news is that God lives within you. In a home that us under attack, God is there. Just reach out to Him.
May 15, 2024•2 min•Ep. 586
How Can I Get Rid of Tension in my Life?
Tension and stress affect everyone, no matter economics, social status, or profession. HOW we handle tension is an important part of surviving those days when nothing is going right. The good news, God is there with you. Start the conversation and move away from the stress.
May 13, 2024•2 min•Ep. 585
How Can God Help Me Heal?
Trauma can create a feeling of detachment, which is a sympton of continuing stress. God understands us and He also knows how to bring us back, closer to Him, and closer to healing. He is the way.
May 10, 2024•2 min•Ep. 584
How Do I Handle Trauma?
Trauma is a delayed response to a significant life event. We are all at some time in our lives, exposed to trauma. Trust God to keep His promises for you when life's sorrows and grief surfaces.
May 08, 2024•2 min•Ep. 583
Why is Stress, Toxic?
Conflict is what it is. How conflict is managed is the solution. Avoiding conflict is not the way. God has a solution for you.
May 06, 2024•2 min•Ep. 582
How Can I Get a Clear Conscience?
Anxiety creates a fight or flight reaction. God has the power to help you clear your conscience. Without his help, you are only amping up those issues. Take a moment to have a conversation with God and begin to move away from conflict in peace.
May 03, 2024•2 min•Ep. 581
Can Faith Help Neutralize Stress?
Your very worst day is one that God believes can be turned around. When you activate faith in your life, worst days will still come. But with faith, you now have the power to overcome them. Amazing, isn't it?
May 01, 2024•2 min•Ep. 580
How Can I Avoid Negative Thinking?
It's tough, but necessary to see problems not from your eyes, but from God's perspective. That's the first step to take when addressing issues in your life. Can you do that?
Apr 29, 2024•2 min•Ep. 579
How Can I Get Rid of Stress?
The answer is, you can't. Life is full of stress. But you CAN manage stress. Turn to God. That's always the first and best step. Like the song says "Don't Worry, Be Happy". God has you covered.
Apr 26, 2024•2 min•Ep. 578
What Causes Stress to Get Out of Bounds?
Stress is a produce of a hurried lifestyle. You could say that's me, and for most folks, it is. Here is what you can do. Ask God if what I am doing today is honorable to God.
Apr 24, 2024•2 min•Ep. 577
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