Our Missionaries. Serving our Lord all over the world, in places we won't go. They need our continuous love and support. In this episode, we wrap up our talk about some struggles our missionaries have, and how we can support them. And remember, you can always suggest a topic for us to cover on The Session! Just email scott@Risefmohio.com The Session: Dynamics of the Missionary Family By: alifeoverseas.com Acts 13:47 For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, "'I have made you a light for the Gent...
Apr 18, 2024•25 min•Ep. 163
Our Missionaries. Serving our Lord all over the world, in places we won't go. They need our continuous love and support. Tom and Scott talk about some struggles our missionaries have, and how we can support them. And because it's Tom and Scott, it's going to be a two-parter.... The Session: Dynamics of the Missionary Family By: alifeoverseas.com Acts 13:47 For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, "'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'...
Apr 11, 2024•25 min•Ep. 162
We usually only talk about celebrating our Pastors in October. We feel like that's a mistake, and the article we base today's show on shows that. Our notes are listed first, with the article following. Isaiah 41:10 Don’t be afraid for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Data Shows Pastors are dealing with: · Increased conflict · Poor relationships · Rigid in the congregational thinking · Red...
Apr 04, 2024•25 min•Ep. 161
Happy Easter! He is risen! In this episode, we talk about the importance of Jesus rising from the grave. It won't sound like it at first, but we really will get there.... The Session: Implications From Jesus Victory On The Cross Why are you looking in the place of the dead for someone who is alive? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 'The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be rai...
Mar 28, 2024•25 min•Ep. 160
YOU are something special to God! If, like Scott, you sometimes feel like "Eeyore", this episode is for you! The Session: 10 Beautiful, True Things God Says about You Self Confidence in Christ; or, how to turn Eeyore into an optimist! 1. I Am Beloved (Ephesians 2:4-5) 2. I Am a Masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10) 3. I Am Chosen (Ephesians 1:4) 4. I Am Holy (Ephesians 1:4) 5. I Am Forgiven (Ephesians 1:7) 6. I Am a New Creation (Ephesians 4:22-24) 7. I Am Redeemed (Ephesians 1:7) 8. I Am Worth More Than...
Mar 21, 2024•25 min•Ep. 159
Being single in today's world is hard. Being single in the church today shouldn't be. But there are ways we make singleness harder than it needs to be in the church today. Tom and Scott examine some ways we do that in this week's episode. 10 Ways We Unintentionally Make Singles Feel Invisible in the Church By Brenda Rogers, ibelieve.com I dreaded Sunday; it was my least favorite day of the week. I went to church, but not Bible study because there wasn't a class for me. I sat on the pew alone wat...
Mar 14, 2024•25 min•Ep. 158
Our kids are under more pressure than ever to conform to the world's idea of what is "successful", what is "right", what is "appropriate". There are way we can help our kids face and stand up for what's right with a Christian worldview. 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...
Mar 07, 2024•25 min•Ep. 157
Scott and Tom were surprised this topic went two weeks. But it's Tom and Scott, so you never know. This week, the guys get down into surviving dating in the digital age, whether you are just starting dating, or getting back into dating after several years. The Session: Dating Etiquette in a Digital Age by Suzanne Hadley Gosselin, Focus on the Family, from Oct., 2023 Texting and online messaging are convenient, but can breed bad habits when it comes to dating. When I (Suzanne) was first getting t...
Mar 04, 2024•25 min•Ep. 156
I'm so sorry I'm late with this post! Let's face it, dating today is NOTHING like dating when we were younger! No more notes in lockers, now it's texts and ghosting and more. We've got some tips for surviving dating in the digital age! The Session: Dating Etiquette in a Digital Age by Suzanne Hadley Gosselin, Focus on the Family, from Oct., 2023 Texting and online messaging are convenient, but can breed bad habits when it comes to dating. When I (Suzanne) was first getting to know my husband, Ke...
Mar 04, 2024•25 min•Ep. 155
The Session: The Five Cylinder Intimacy Engine of Marriage & Goal Setting in Marriage Genesis 2:24: “Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” The Five Cylinder Intimacy Engine explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one. 1. Spiritual 2. Physical · Bedroom Olympics 3. Emotional · Experiencing Their Emotions 4. Mental · Planning, Discussing politics 5. Recreatio...
Feb 15, 2024•25 min•Ep. 154
We are thrilled when listeners suggest topics for the podcast! We appreciate Theresa suggesting this topic for our podcast this week! You can suggest topics about faith, family, or psychological issues to scott@risefmohio.com The Session: Suggested by Theresa: Fear of Intimacy & How to Get Passed it John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly From Focus on the Family: According to the National Sexual Violence and Resour...
Feb 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 153
This week, an episode from the archive! The Session Relationship between premarital counselling and marital success: Perceptions of married Christians in Ghana Reported in Academic Journal Proverbs 13:20 20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Research Shows: A Correlation Between Premarital Counseling and Marriage Satisfaction Fowers and Olson found that there was a direct link between marriage satisfaction and stability and premarital counseling. Men can r...
Feb 01, 2024•25 min•Ep. 152
This episode was suggested by Teresa. Tom & Scott would love to discuss topics you suggest about faith and the family. Email scott@risefmohio.com or tom@hccm.gmail.com The Session: Forgiving And Healing Hurts Of The Past Scripture Isaiah 40:29: “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Psalm 147:3: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Excerpts From: Dr. Terry Wardle on the Damage of Unresolved Wounds and the Risk and Gifts of Vulnerability Dr. Wa...
Jan 25, 2024•25 min•Ep. 151
This episode concludes our conversation about the impact social media is having on our kids. Scott and Tom offer hope and ideas for controlling the screen time our kids have. The Session: Social Media’s Impact on our Lives I John 2:16 “For all that is in the world - the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life - is not from the Father but is from the world." Because, according to internet safety expert Jesse Weinberger, who surveyed 70,000 students, on average, pornogra...
Jan 19, 2024•25 min•Ep. 150
Your kids spend hours every day in front of screens - computers at school, tv at home. And there's the computer at home PLUS their phone. What are they watching? What impact is it having? The Session: Social Media’s Impact on our Lives I John 2:16 “For all that is in the world - the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life - is not from the Father but is from the world." Because, according to internet safety expert Jesse Weinberger, who surveyed 70,000 students, on aver...
Jan 18, 2024•25 min•Ep. 149
Maybe you've found "the one". First, congratulations! But, are you READY for marriage? All the feelings may be there. But after the joy of the wedding, a marriage happens. In this episode, Tom & Scott talk about how to know if you are really ready for marriage. The Session: Am I Prepared For Marriage? Psalm 127:1 Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it” (vs. 1). A strong lasting marriage must be based on a relationship with God. (Session will come from Galatians 5:2...
Jan 04, 2024•25 min•Ep. 148
Christmas is a time of memory making. In this rusty trusty episode from 2015, we talk about the memories of Tom's now grown children. Everything from Christmas to family vacations to dating. So no show notes today, just sit back and enjoy, and we will be back with you in 2024! And if making positive memories has been a challenge for your family, know that you can always start fresh. Tom is a life coach, and you can start a conversation with him at www.HeritageChristianCounselingMinistries.com. T...
Dec 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 147
We don't know much about Joseph, other than he was husband to Mary, and earthly father to Jesus. So what can we learn from him about Biblical Manhood? The Session: 4 Lessons We Can Learn about Biblical manhood from Joseph’s Story https://www.lcbcchurch.com/articles/4-lessons-we-can-learn-from-josephs-story Open with the Matthew account of Joseph, in Matt.1:18-24 1. Acknowledge the truth Joseph acknowledged the truth. When we’re stuck at the bad end of someone else’s decisions, it’s all too easy ...
Dec 14, 2023•25 min•Ep. 146
This week, we look at the Wise Men not from the perspective of what they DID, but what we can LEARN from what they did. And there are things we can take away and apply not just at Christmas, but every day. The Session: 4 Lessons The 3 Wise Men Can Teach Us 12/23/2020 By: Jan Lashbrook, Early Childhood Dir. at Calvary Christian Academy, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Matthew 2:1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi (Wisemen) from the east came to Jerusalem and ask...
Dec 07, 2023•25 min•Ep. 145
With all the activity and stress during this time of year, it's easy to get down. But there is hope, with a little effort on your part. Remember - we serve a big God who knows and understands! Take your burden to Him! Ball State University’s Counseling Center released 10 ways to beat the holiday blues. Lower your expectations and accept that no holiday gathering is perfect Make a holiday budget and stick to it Express your feelings by writing in a journal or talking with someone you trust Make a...
Nov 30, 2023•25 min•Ep. 144
As only Tom and Scott can do, they take what was supposed to be a one week episode, and have to turn it in to two. The full notes are here from both episodes. If you have a topic you would like us to cover, please email scott@risefmohio.com. The Session: 5 Tips for Becoming a Blended Family Romans 8:15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father.' From Le...
Nov 23, 2023•25 min•Ep. 143
As only Tom and Scott can do, they take what was supposed to be a one week episode, and have to turn it in to two. The full notes are here, and will be repeated on next week's episode. The Session: 5 Tips for Becoming a Blended Family Romans 8:15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father.' From Learning to respect the “other woman” Tanya T. Warrington 1...
Nov 16, 2023•25 min•Ep. 142
Raw Emotions, a Look at Managing the Step Family. Five Important Emotions That Are Common In Step Family Living Luke 1:34-35 And Mary said to the angel, "How shall this be, since I have no husband?" And the angel said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. First, let's define a step family: Tom described a step family as a family created when one parent, with their own bio...
Nov 09, 2023•26 min•Ep. 141
Every family struggles with it. You want to attend church as a family, but there's soccer practice, summer leagues, mid-week practices & more to pull your kids and family out of church. How do you strike a balance? The Session: Managing Sports in the Christian Family 1 Corinthians 9: 24-27 says “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? FOLLOW THE BOUNCING BALL: SPORTS FROM A CHRISTIAN FAMILY PERSPECTIVE BY LAINNA CALLENTINE, MD, MED How can parents hel...
Nov 02, 2023•25 min•Ep. 140
To trick or treat or not to trick or treat...THAT is the question! Well, not really, but you get the idea. How can we be Christians and still do (or should we do) Halloween? The Session: A Christian view of Halloween Proverbs 4:25-27 Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. From Halloween: The Meaning, History, and Christi...
Oct 26, 2023•25 min•Ep. 139
In this episode, Scott & Tom talk about the unique challenges a Pastor's spouse face. As you think about how to honor your Pastor this Pastor Appreciation Month, consider how you can support your Pastor's spouse. The Session: Helping the Pastor’s Spouse Lord of peace, may You give our pastor(s) and their families peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). Support your spouse without being the assistant pastor. 1. Be a loving, supportive spouse 2. Do not neglect the training of your...
Oct 19, 2023•25 min•Ep. 138
We are continuing our celebration of Pastor Appreciation Month on the Session with this episode's 3 Essential Keys to Thrive in Ministry. If you have an idea for a topic for us to discuss, please email scott@risefmohio.com! 3 Essential Keys to Thrive in Ministry from Loganleadership.com A vital relationship with God The first key is, Who’s helping you explore this? · Where do you experience his presence in your life? · Praying scripture can be helpful. Psalm 23:1 “The Lord is my shepherd, I shal...
Oct 12, 2023•25 min•Ep. 137
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. To celebrate, we bring back a classic episode from 2021, 5 Ways to Support Your Pastor. We also have ideas for how you can celebrate Pastors at https://www.risefmohio.com 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. Churche...
Oct 05, 2023•22 min•Ep. 136
Disclaimer: In this episode, we talk about the loss of a spouse or child. You may want to distract little ears with this episode. 5 Ways to Love Your Spouse After a Deep Loss Alicia Searl Contributing Writer crosswalk.com As I write this, I look up into a beautiful, picturesque landscape. My heart needed this. My soul needed this. I needed a space to breathe, to absorb all that had taken place over the last five years and, more recently, the last couple of months. I am thankful my husband recogn...
Sep 28, 2023•25 min•Ep. 135
In the last episode, we unpacked what TO do as you parent an adult child who's an addict. In this episode, we flip it around, and share what NOT to do. You'll see notes for both episodes here. The Session: Parenting The Adult Addicted Child II Timothy 1:7 For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." From Mountainside.com What TO Do (BOLD lines are a point of emphasis from Tom) 1. Do set boundaries and invite open communication. Recovering as a family will require...
Sep 21, 2023•24 min•Ep. 134
