Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. What is PTSD? Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, or rape or who have been threatened with death, sexual violence or serious injury. What does PTSD do to...
Jun 30, 2022•25 min•Ep. 73
Ways to Honor Your Deceased Dad Psalm 116:15: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Understand...in God's eyes, YOU ARE PRECIOUS! 9 Things you can do to honor dad even after he's passed away: * Create a memorial website/social media page * Write him a letter. The earlier, the better. It's an aid in the grieving process. *Make a memory quilt. The funeral home might be able to help, or you might have some gifted grandmothers and aunts. Scott's mom made 3 memory quilts out...
Jun 23, 2022•20 min•Ep. 72
THE GIFT OF RESPECT ON FATHER’S DAY Erin Smalley Deuteronomy 5:16 “‘Honor your father and your mother, as the Lordyour God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. Intentional Respect Being intentional about respect is to focus on ways a wife can respect her husband. It includes the vertical expectation where a wife calls on God in heaven to help her find new ways and the strength to respect him. Practical Respe...
Jun 21, 2022•24 min•Ep. 71
Premarital Christian Counseling Ephesians 5:21 “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Believe Christian Mingle 1. Forgive a. Forgiveness facilitates humbleness b. Forgiveness facilitates restoration c. Forgiveness demonstrates love 2 Develop a Support Team a. It is important to have a “go to team 3. Have Fun a. laugh a lot and never stop The 3 Most Important Things To Know Before You Ever Consider Getting Married By Benjamin Sledge 1. Marriage is a Covenant Thus, a covenant is not ...
Jun 21, 2022•24 min•Ep. 70
Premarital Christian Counseling Ephesians 5:21 “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Believe Christian Mingle 1. Forgive a. Forgiveness facilitates humbleness b. Forgiveness facilitates restoration c. Forgiveness demonstrates love 2 Develop a Support Team a. It is important to have a “go to team 3. Have Fun a. laugh a lot and never stop The 3 Most Important Things To Know Before You Ever Consider Getting Married By Benjamin Sledge 1. Marriage is a Covenant Thus, a covenant is not ...
Jun 02, 2022•19 min•Ep. 68
In light of the tragic school shootings in Texas, I brought Tom into the studio during my show on Thursday afternoon to talk about how we should help our kids as they process this tragedy. Our time was limited, so I thought it would be a good idea to have a fuller conversation posted here for you to listen to when you can. Some of the information we shared was from Tom's experience over the years at Heritage Christian Counseling. Much of what we shared is from Focus on the Family at this link: h...
May 26, 2022•14 min•Ep. 69
Premarital Christian Counseling Ephesians 5:21 “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Believe Christian Mingle 1. Forgive a. Forgiveness facilitates humbleness b. Forgiveness facilitates restoration c. Forgiveness demonstrates love 2 Develop a Support Team a. It is important to have a “go to team 3. Have Fun a. laugh a lot and never stop The 3 Most Important Things To Know Before You Ever Consider Getting Married By Benjamin Sledge 1. Marriage is a Covenant Thus, a covenant is not ...
May 26, 2022•22 min•Ep. 67
The Session with Martie Whittekin Martie Whittekin is Tom’s sister, and a Certified Clinical Nutritionist. Host of the Healthy By Nature Show. She’s been a nutrition counselor since 1982, authored 3 books, including The Probiotic Cure and Natural Alternatives to Nexium, Maalox, Tagamet and Prilosec. She served as President of the Natural Products Association, and founder of Texans for Health Freedom, and served on the Board of Trustees of Bastyr University. She’s been married to Bill for “a very...
May 19, 2022•22 min•Ep. 66
The Session with Martie Whittekin 5-3-22 Martie Whittekin is Tom’s sister, and a Certified Clinical Nutritionist. Host of the Healthy By Nature Show. She’s been a nutrition counselor since 1982, authored 3 books, including The Probiotic Cure and Natural Alternatives to Nexium, Maalox, Tagamet and Prilosec. She served as President of the Natural Products Association, and founder of Texans for Health Freedom, and served on the Board of Trustees of Bastyr University. She’s been married to Bill for ...
May 05, 2022•27 min•Ep. 65
Session Honoring Mom By Gary Thomas for Focus on the Family Leviticus 19:3: “Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father. I am the LORD your God” (ESV). Fathers need to model respect · Men, are you married to an “invisible” woman? You might not think so, but does your wife think so? When your wife walks into the living room and says, “Hey, can someone please turn down the television?” and no one responds or even acknowledges her comment, that’s exactly what she feels like — invisible...
Apr 28, 2022•19 min•Ep. 64
Life On The Edge Proverbs 15:22 Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success. The most critical decade in a young person’s life. The ages of 16–26. (Dr. Dobson) What was happening for you between the ages of 16 and 26? Decision making includes School - where? Military - which? Work - what? Marriage-well, later in that decade… Financial commitment Seek Wisdom It is possible to borrow from an experience someone else had. It is possible to learn from other people’s mistakes as wel...
Apr 21, 2022•27 min•Ep. 63
Essential Lessons to Teach Your Daughter Likely, there are various pressures and stressors within your daughter’s life. As a father, you can provide advice, encouragement, and love to your daughter. Explore the 13 essential lessons dads can teach their daughters to create a positive and long-lasting momentum in their lives. Consider which lessons you can teach your daughters today: 1. Respect Ephesians 2:10 teaches us to observe the amazing value in others as God’s masterpieces. Dads model self-...
Apr 19, 2022•23 min•Ep. 62
Essential Lessons to Teach Your Daughter Likely, there are various pressures and stressors within your daughter’s life. As a father, you can provide advice, encouragement, and love to your daughter. Explore the 13 essential lessons dads can teach their daughters to create a positive and long-lasting momentum in their lives. Consider which lessons you can teach your daughters today: 1. Respect Ephesians 2:10 teaches us to observe the amazing value in others as God’s masterpieces. Dads model self-...
Apr 19, 2022•22 min•Ep. 61
Our conversation comes from https://www.allprodad.com A mother’s influence has a unique and long-lasting ripple effect in the life of her son, good and bad. The engaged and active presence of a mom in a boy’s life can instill within him foundational security and courageous confidence. But the absence of a mom in a man’s life can leave him aimless, self-destructive, disconnected, and searching for comfort. However, there is hope to cultivate godly characteristics through these essential lessons t...
Mar 31, 2022•23 min•Ep. 60
This week's conversation came from https://www.allprodad.com/ A mother’s influence has a unique and long-lasting ripple effect in the life of her son, good and bad. The engaged and active presence of a mom in a boy’s life can instill within him foundational security and courageous confidence. But the absence of a mom in a man’s life can leave him aimless, self-destructive, disconnected, and searching for comfort. However, there is hope to cultivate godly characteristics through these essential l...
Mar 24, 2022•23 min•Ep. 59
Here's the link to the article we discussed: https://www.allprodad.com/how-to-handle-loss-loneliness-and-longing/ To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
Mar 10, 2022•20 min•Ep. 58
Here's the link to the article we worked through: https://www.allprodad.com/how-to-handle-loss-loneliness-and-longing/ To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
Mar 07, 2022•13 min•Ep. 57
Our celebration of Love Month continues with a conversation about keeping the spark sparking in your marriage! With Tom laid up at home, the audio may sound a bit different. Tom is on a zoom call with Scott in the studio. Keeping The Romance Alive Solomon 2:15 Catch the foxes for us, The little foxes that spoil and ruin the vineyards [of love], While our vineyards are in blossom.” Date your mate How often? Try revisiting dates you did in history 24 hour get aways From Focus on the Family Go to t...
Feb 24, 2022•17 min•Ep. 56
Our celebration of Love Month continues with a conversation about keeping the spark sparking in your marriage! With Tom laid up at home, the audio may sound a bit different. Tom is on a zoom call with Scott in the studio. Keeping The Romance Alive Solomon 2:15 Catch the foxes for us, The little foxes that spoil and ruin the vineyards [of love], While our vineyards are in blossom.” Date your mate How often? Try revisiting dates you did in history 24 hour get aways From Focus on the Family Go to t...
Feb 17, 2022•19 min•Ep. 55
Apologies in advance for the change in audio. Scott was in the studio, Tom is laid up at home after breaking his hip. THE SESSION - Marriage Fundamentals According to Colossians 3 Each marriage partner prepares themselves for marriage a. But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Put on the new nature that is renewed in knowledge of our Creator a. focus on being trustworthy b. focus on putting on the new sel...
Feb 16, 2022•22 min•Ep. 54
THE SESSION - Marriage Fundamentals According to Colossians 3 Each marriage partner prepares themselves for marriage a. But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 2. Put on the new nature that is renewed in knowledge of our Creator a. focus on being trustworthy b. focus on putting on the new self which is evidenced by the Holy Spirit’s presence. love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness...
Feb 03, 2022•16 min•Ep. 53
Session: Goal Setting & Research Scripture: Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” 1. SMART = Specific Measurable Vision Action Plan Who, When, Where & How Revise Time 2. Vision Long Term Goals Short Term Goals Goals of the week Goals of the Day 3. Goal Setting and Research Setting goals are linked with higher motivation, self-esteem, self-confidence, and autonomy (Locke & Latham, 2006), and research has established a strong connection b...
Jan 28, 2022•28 min•Ep. 52
The Session 1/11/22 Mental Health Benefits of Worship 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. We were designed to praise and worship our God Just seven minutes of worship every day will change your brain. Let that sink in. Using praise and worship to get out of a funk Praise and worship can be used to get out of a funk. · When my head...
Jan 20, 2022•21 min•Ep. 51
Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” What is forgiveness? Forgiveness means different things to different people. Generally, however, it involves a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. The act that hurt or offended you might always be with you, but forgiveness can lessen its grip on you and help free you from the control of the person who harmed you. Forgiveness can even lead to feelings of unders...
Jan 13, 2022•26 min•Ep. 50
The Session, Jan. 6, 2022 Forgiveness, By Dr. Toussaint, Dr. Worthington and Dr. Williams Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Forgiveness is · much more than letting go it’s actually being able to offer something positive, empathy, compassion and understanding · It does not mean letting the person off the hook. Forgiveness is not about justice or reconciliation · The abused does not reconcile with the abuser · Forgiv...
Jan 06, 2022•23 min•Ep. 49
Sorry, no show notes here. Just Tom and his kids talking about what it was like to grow up a Russell, and the Christmas/family traditions that shaped them. Hope you like laughter! To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
Dec 23, 2021•16 min•Ep. 48
5 Tips To Avoid Awkward Conversations at the Holiday Table We already sense the looming train wreck. Our hearts pump harder, forehead veins twitch. We can hear the screams of rage followed by stony silence … while scorched apple pie smoke stings our nostrils. The season is upon us: the time of holiday dinners, with heaping helpings of awkward conversations. Awkward conversations gravitate to the dinner table, returning unwanted year after year. Chances are, your family’s holiday meals lie somewh...
Dec 16, 2021•19 min•Ep. 47
Peek behind the mic time. We didn't really prep for this show. It's us being open and honest about the importance of starting Christmas traditions, using some of our own traditions in our families as examples. The important thing is that family traditions are things your kids hang on to, and help hold memories. In blended families, this requires some time on the communication highway, and a lot of compromise. If you need help, reach out to Tom at www.heritagechristiancounselingministries.com Mer...
Dec 10, 2021•22 min•Ep. 46
From imom.com 10 Ways to Motivate Your Child, by Dr. Scott Turansky What motivates your child? As a kid, I was self-motivated. I did my homework on my own. I did the things I needed to do without being reminded. I set goals for myself and achieved them. Maybe this was due to the fact that my parents were mostly uninvolved. Some kids are self-motivated. And other kids are less motivated and need a little push here or a lot of prodding there. If you’re wondering how to motivate your child, you mig...
Dec 02, 2021•22 min•Ep. 45
From imom.com 10 Ways to Motivate Your Child, by Dr. Scott Turansky What motivates your child? As a kid, I was self-motivated. I did my homework on my own. I did the things I needed to do without being reminded. I set goals for myself and achieved them. Maybe this was due to the fact that my parents were mostly uninvolved. Some kids are self-motivated. And other kids are less motivated and need a little push here or a lot of prodding there. If you’re wondering how to motivate your child, you mig...
Nov 18, 2021•26 min•Ep. 44
