Military.com Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Military Deaths by Suicide Jumped 25% at End of 2020 · up to 156 deaths from October 1 - December 31. It was up 25% -125 deaths · 17 U.S. veterans die by suicide every day A total of 377 active duty service members died by suicide in 2020. · up from 348 in 2016 Factors That Facilitate Suicide · Demographics, · Insomnia · Depression · Anxiety · Sexual Victimization · Gun Owner · Substance Us...
Nov 11, 2021•22 min•Ep. 43
Military.com Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Military Deaths by Suicide Jumped 25% at End of 2020 · up to 156 deaths from October 1 - December 31. It was up 25% -125 deaths · 17 U.S. veterans die by suicide every day A total of 377 active duty service members died by suicide in 2020. · up from 348 in 2016 Factors That Facilitate Suicide · Demographics, · Insomnia · Depression · Anxiety · Sexual Victimization · Gun Owner · Substance Us...
Nov 04, 2021•17 min•Ep. 42
The Session: 5 Ways to Support Your Pastor Hebrews 13:17 Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you. Churches that intentionally create a sculture of support for the pastor and their family tend to develop and maintain healthy relationships that allow the congregation to thrive. 1. Temper unrealistic expectations · ...
Oct 28, 2021•23 min•Ep. 41
Has the Pandemic Made Your Pastor Want to Quit? Probably. CHRISTA CORDOVA, Christianity Today Thessalonians 5:12-13 says: “And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders, who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. Overwhelm them with appreciation and love” Develop a lament practice. · Developing a lament practice builds hope · Psalms of lament stay with us and give us a sense that God remains with us in and through dif...
Oct 21, 2021•28 min•Ep. 40
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Stand for What’s Right Joshua 24:15 But if you refuse to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD.” One of our subscribers pointed out the fact that if we are raising our children to stand for what is right, then we are raising them to be a minority. A minority is a hard ...
Oct 14, 2021•25 min•Ep. 39
Ephesians 4:29 “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” The 3 Rs of Bully Prevention (Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D., BCBA-D) · Recognize, · Respond, · Report. · The U. S. Dept of Ed. Now calls bullying a school safety issue! Recognize The U.S. Department of Education estimates that 32% of all middle school and high school students are bullied in school. In addition, it has b...
Sep 23, 2021•28 min•Ep. 38
Session Depression And Physical Activity Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will. People with depression often withdraw and are physically inactive . Physical activity does the brain good. Not only does it reduce depressive symptoms, it actually fosters the brain’s ability to change and adapt. This dual beneficial effect of physical ac...
Sep 09, 2021•22 min•Ep. 37
Session Depression And Physical Activity Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will. People with depression often withdraw and are physically inactive . Physical activity does the brain good. Not only does it reduce depressive symptoms, it actually fosters the brain’s ability to change and adapt. This dual beneficial effect of physical ac...
Sep 02, 2021•17 min•Ep. 36
Raising Children.net Key points · Sleep is important for growth, immunity, learning and memory. · Babies, children and teenagers need different amounts of sleep. · Sleep patterns change as babies and children get older. · We all move through cycles of deep and light sleep throughout the night. Amount of Sleep Per Stages Newborn 14-17 hours / 24 Babies 3-6 months. develop night and day sleep patterns, and they tend to start sleeping more during the night. Babies usually sleep for 12-15 hours ever...
Aug 26, 2021•17 min•Ep. 35
Raising Children.net Key points · Sleep is important for growth, immunity, learning and memory. · Babies, children and teenagers need different amounts of sleep. · Sleep patterns change as babies and children get older. · We all move through cycles of deep and light sleep throughout the night. Amount of Sleep Per Stages Newborn 14-17 hours / 24 Babies 3-6 months. develop night and day sleep patterns, and they tend to start sleeping more during the night. Babies usually sleep for 12-15 hours ever...
Aug 19, 2021•23 min•Ep. 34
Raising Children.net Key points · Sleep is important for growth, immunity, learning and memory. · Babies, children and teenagers need different amounts of sleep. · Sleep patterns change as babies and children get older. · We all move through cycles of deep and light sleep throughout the night. Amount of Sleep Per Stages Newborn 14-17 hours / 24 Babies 3-6 months. develop night and day sleep patterns, and they tend to start sleeping more during the night. Babies usually sleep for 12-15 hours ever...
Aug 12, 2021•21 min•Ep. 33
Narcissism, an Insecure Self Concept I Corinthians 2,3 I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power. Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a meas...
Aug 05, 2021•17 min•Ep. 32
This one will take 2 weeks to unpack. The notes here will get you through both programs. Narcissism, an Insecure Self Concept I Corinthians 2,3 I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power. Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more...
Jul 29, 2021•13 min•Ep. 31
The Stress of Returning to Work Post Covid UC Riverside School of Psychology Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. We are a social being amygdala, a brain region that encodes salient (most important) information in the environment hippocampus, a region important for learning and memory, prefrontal cortex, a region important in decision making and social behavior. 2...
Jul 22, 2021•23 min•Ep. 30
The Session The Power of Play Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; Research shows play can: · improve children's abilities to plan · Improve children’s ability to organize · improve children’s ability to get along · regulate emotions Play helps with academics and stress · language · math · social skills · help with coping with stress Reasons Children Don’t Play As Much: · tightly structured family and school schedules, · more p...
Jul 08, 2021•24 min•Ep. 29
From sharefaith.com 5 Ways Church Leaders Can Improve Communication The church relies on strong leadership. In fact, you might be surprised at how much the Bible has to say about the topic. At its heart, leadership is about influence. And for the church leader, the goal is to get people excited and invested in the church’s vision. It’s almost impossible for leaders to flourish if they struggle in the communication department. But because they’re so busy, communication is one of those soft skills...
Jul 01, 2021•20 min•Ep. 28
This week's show, we briefly covered this article: https://www.sharefaith.com/blog/2021/03/church-zoom-fatigue-what-it-is-and-how-to-manage-it/ To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
Jun 24, 2021•21 min•Ep. 27
5 Important Keys for Fathers on Father’s Day Scripture: “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” ~ Ephesians 6:4 1. Be a Role Model - inside the house and the community Demonstrate to your children how a husband loves his wife a. It provides security. Hidden message is, if dad loves mom he must’ve me too. b. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her Ephesians 5:25 2. Spend qualit...
Jun 17, 2021•22 min•Ep. 26
Here's the link to our notes from this week's show on Twisted Thinking! It's amazing, but we got through all 10 in one show! Next week, we dig into the ways to combat and untwisted our twisted thinking! https://arfamiliesfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cognitive-Distortions.pdf Find out more about Tom & Heritage Christian Counseling Ministries at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingministries.com In Mansfield: 419-526-5523 In Ashland: 419-496-0007 In Shelby: 567-844-0036 Remote sessi...
Jun 10, 2021•27 min•Ep. 25
Here's the link to our notes from this week's show on Twisted Thinking! It's amazing, but we got through all 10 in one show! Next week, we dig into the ways to combat and untwisted our twisted thinking! https://arfamiliesfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cognitive-Distortions.pdf To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
Jun 03, 2021•28 min•Ep. 24
Session Stress/Worry “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7 Worry is to think about problems or fears: to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen. Worry feeds stress Why do people get stressed ? work, finance, health,...
May 27, 2021•22 min•Ep. 23
Session Stress/Worry “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7 Worry is to think about problems or fears : to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen. Worry feeds stress. Stress is the body's reaction to what the mind is...
May 20, 2021•21 min•Ep. 22
Session Stress/Worry “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7 Worry is to think about problems or fears: to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen. Worry feeds stress Why do people get stressed ? work, finance, health,...
May 13, 2021•21 min•Ep. 21
Three biblical truths for single mothers by Timberley from Living our Priorities If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him.” ~ James 1:5 (AMPC) God’s Wisdom · A message to the single mother. God has so much love, and compassion for you; that through Jesus Christ, He has given you everything you need to raise your family with nothing missing and nothing lacki...
May 07, 2021•22 min•Ep. 20
To Single Moms On Mother’s Day (From Crosswalk.com) Psalm: 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. 1. Worship First-Start your day with worship. Open up your heart to God’s work in you as a mother 2. Reach Out-Plan an outing with other single mothers to encourage one another as you travel the single parent journey 3. Take Time For Yourself-Prioritize yourself in your scheduling-take time to find an inexpensive baby sitting swap. Find a teenager that is trusted to come over wh...
Apr 29, 2021•18 min•Ep. 19
The Session - Mothers’ Day Proverbs 31:28–29: "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.'" Mothers often feel: · Not important · Examples Would someone please let the dog in? Dinner time and no one comes Please put your coat away Leaving clothes all around your room · Mothers Need Respectful Appreciation When their needs are respected (Done) they feel appreciated Leviticus 19:3: “Every one of you ...
Apr 22, 2021•20 min•Ep. 18
Psalm 4:8 “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety." Rule Out Physical Causes · see your family doctor · High blood pressure · Stomach problems - hunger Anxiety Produced Insomnia · very common · Anxiety is an energy that is another name for feelings Depression Produced Insomnia · Early morning awakening · Like anxiety depression is an energy that we refer to as feelings Helps · Determine if you are either anxious, depressed or experiencing a physi...
Apr 15, 2021•27 min•Ep. 17
James 5:7-8 “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Impatience is the tendency to be impatient; irritability or restlessness. "she crumpled up the pages in a burst of impatience" The primary cause of impatience seems to be the dislike or fear of certain feel...
Apr 08, 2021•21 min•Ep. 16
Living In The Victory Of The Cross 1. Because of Jesus We Have Victory Over Sin · Deuteronomy 20:4 For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” · I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 2. Because of Jesus Victory on the Cross We Have Victory Over Temptation · I Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind....
Apr 01, 2021•18 min•Ep. 15
https://www.allprodad.com/things-dads-do-no-one-notices/ To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
Mar 17, 2021•24 min•Ep. 14
