Sometimes little things make big differences. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kaleb Beyer relays three small things that exist in happy marriages. 3 Small Things Be Purposeful Highly happy couples tend to put God at the center of their marriage. They focus on Him, not their spouse, for fulfillment and happiness. Be Present Highly happy couples choose gratefulness for how their spouse realistically meets their needs instead of longing for something which is difficult or impossible for their sp...
Oct 21, 2019•19 min
Addictions of all kind concern us. Fortunately there is hope. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Roger Gasser walks us through what addiction treatment looks like. Seeing a path through addiction is, in itself, hopeful. The following questions will be addressed in the podcast: What to do when a family member is addicted but is in denial. What is an Intensive Outpatient Program and when is it needed? When is it recommended? What is Residential Treatment and when is it needed? When is it recommend...
Oct 07, 2019•25 min
Jesus lived in community. Interpersonal, face to face relationships, with people. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Amber Miller makes a strong case for community, especially for the single. What is community and how is it done? Turns out community is critical for personal well-being and many times requires intentionality on our part.
Sep 22, 2019•25 min
Brian Sutter and Craig Stickling provide very practical advice on what to look for and how to engage our children with social anxiety in this episode of Breaking Bread. Be informed. Be equipped. Be encouraged.
Sep 10, 2019•25 min
We are all too familiar with anxiety. We don’t like it. But do we understand it for its finer details? In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. walks through three types of anxiety: spiritual, situational and anxiety disorder. Show Notes: Below are some of the topics covered in this podcast: Is there a difference between worry and anxiety? How does God view anxiety? Is all anxiety sin? Understanding the nuances between spiritual anxiety, situational anxiety and anxiety disorders. What i...
Aug 26, 2019•26 min
Without question, sexual vice carries with it sobering consequences. There are things at stake. Yet, oddly enough, the trials we bear have an upside – they define the space of faith and worship we exhibit through obedience to God.
Aug 15, 2019•17 min
We live in a sexually sensual culture. No doubt about it. And it impacts all of us, irrespective of age, gender and marital status. All the more reason we need to be good stewards of our sexuality. In this episode Katie and Arlan Miller along with Matt tackle this very real aspect of our lives.
Jul 29, 2019•16 min
Communication with our spouse can be hard. It is important to note that the content of our conversation is not most important. Process is critical. In this episode, Kaleb Beyer teaches us, with very practical tips, how to steer our conversations back on track. In so doing, we will answer a question superior to content agreement, that is, you matter to me.
Jul 15, 2019•24 min
Marijuana is experiencing a sweeping acceptance across America. How do we make heads and tails of this drug today? In this episode, Dr. Aaron Plattner provides some very welcome discernment.
Jul 01, 2019•25 min
We want to protect them at all costs. But our children will not be able to navigate through this world unharmed. In this episode Brian Sutter and Craig Stickling help us understand the impact trauma has on children. They also provide practical insights on engaging them on the basis of trauma awareness and healing.
Jun 17, 2019•27 min
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is becoming a house hold term. In this episode, Ted Witzig Jr. continues to shed light on trauma and it’s effects. He helps us understand PTSD and more importantly what Jesus thinks of trauma.
Jun 03, 2019•19 min
The event is in the past. It jeopardized your core, basic human needs. Yet your mind and body remain on alert as if the event was in the present. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. educates us on trauma.
May 20, 2019•24 min
A supporting community is not just a nice idea for those with special needs. It is essential. Wonderfully, the church is such a community. In this episode, Randy and Evie Mogler conclude their remarks about supporting those with special needs. Included in their remarks are practical tips for engaging those with challenges as well as a high and noble calling for the church.
May 06, 2019•25 min
Jesus engaged those with special needs -the blind, the lame, the leper. And we should too. In this episode of Breaking Bread, guests Randy and Evie Mogler educate us on the beautiful world of special needs.
Apr 23, 2019•27 min
The previous episode focused on the “What is” of emotional intelligence. In this episode Brian Sutter and Amber Miller address the “how to.” Expect practical ways to regulate your emotions.
Apr 08, 2019•22 min
Emotions play a huge role in governing our behaviors and subsequent wellbeing. It is so important then, that we are able to perceive, understand and regulate them. In this podcast Brian Sutter and Amber Miller help us do just that.
Mar 25, 2019•19 min
The greatest born among women, Jesus called him. Yet this man, who was set aside by God to proclaim Christ’s deity, questioned it deeply. John Reinhard and Brian Sutter explain three critical lessons we learn from the way John the Baptist dealt with his doubt.
Mar 11, 2019•24 min
Because doubt is such an affront to faith, it can be ignored in Christian circles. Yet John Reinhard and Brian Sutter see doubt much differently. Doubt is not an affront to faith, it is necessary for faith.
Feb 25, 2019•20 min
Families are a system. A set of dynamic moving parts that effect and influence each other. Over time they form up our norms for family life. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kaleb Beyer exposes the nuances of family systems and helps us notice where adjustments can be made.
Feb 11, 2019•19 min
Giving and receiving a “no” is painful. Ron Messner and Amber Miller discuss the complexities that swirl when this has happened. While easy answers will not be given, a cradle for carrying the difficult questions will be.
Jan 28, 2019•21 min
Marriage decision making is under consideration in this episode of Breaking Bread. Guests Ron Messner and Amber Miller discuss critical elements that form up “marriage by faith”.
Jan 14, 2019•25 min
If He hasn’t already, God will likely force your hand to face your fear. At the core of fear is trust and God very much desires to shift our fears from circumstances to a reverent fear of Him. In this episode Roger Gasser helps us make this transition.
Dec 31, 2018•15 min
What are you afraid of? Often fear lurks just below the surface of our lives. While the fear itself may be concealed, its manifestations are not. In this episode Roger Gasser helps us understand fear - what it is, its purpose and how to deal with it.
Dec 17, 2018•17 min
We know life is not a sprint, but at times it sure feels like it is and we need a serious breather. The fact is, God intends for us to have a breather, quite regularly actually. He has created us to need rest. His rest affords us the respite to be resilient.
Dec 03, 2018•20 min
In part 1, Kaleb Beyer and Ted Witzig Jr. unpacked what abuse in marriage looks like. In this episode they walk us through the daunting and tricky task of responding to abusive marital situations. We learn a great deal by listening to them speak to both victims and abusers.
Nov 19, 2018•19 min
News of abuse is all too common today. Sorting out fact from fiction can be challenging. In this episode, Ted Witzig Jr. and Kaleb Beyer stick to the facts as they walk us through the ins and outs of marital abuse.
Nov 05, 2018•22 min
As an extension of God’s love, He speaks to us. As an extension of our love, we speak to our children. In this episode, Craig Stickling shares five strategies for speaking with our children: envisioning, reinforcing, reminding, redirecting, and open ended questions.
Oct 23, 2018•21 min
Mission work is not without its difficulties and unmet expectations. Yet it possesses the potential for deep joys. In this episode, Kirk Plattner and Amber Miller speak to critical aspects of preparing for mission.
Oct 08, 2018•17 min
Sep 24, 2018•15 min
Repetitive, degenerative, unmanageable, medicative and destructive – the earmarks of addiction. In this episode, Roger Gasser continues to educate us on these characteristics while at the same time framing up the hope that can be found.
Sep 10, 2018•19 min
