Statistics suggest one in four people suffer from some form of mental illness. Yet many of our family, friends, and fellow church members suffer in silence while we don’t know what to do or say. We connect with Amy Simpson to discuss her book, Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church’s Mission, along with her personal…
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tobyMac has a song that reminds of what I learned to do waaayyyy back when… It’s called “Speak Life”. And from the first time I heard it, it’s reminded me of my victory of when I started to give myself some grace. It has literally spoken life…to my heart and it has changed the way I feel about me,…
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve—the theme of these gatherings spent with friends and family can be summed up with the popular phrase: “Go big or go home!” However, if we are honest, what occurred over the holidays is that we “Got big; then went home!” I believe that scaling back in the food intake department should be…
One of the biggest problems in America—and one not often-discussed—is lack of sleep. Many are affected and the loss of health and work productivity is costing us millions of dollars. Clinical psychologist, professor and author Dr. Arch Hart joins us to talk sleep. He reviews his book: SLEEP, IT DOES A FAMILY GOOD: HOW BUSY FAMILIES…
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One of the challenges of health care, according to Dr. Stevens, is that the American system currently in a “state of confusion,” with the biggest concern being cost. Debates about our health care system are ongoing and there are changes taking place that have massive implications for men and women of faith. We…
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I don’t know about you, but I often have grandiose dreams about the exercise goals I can accomplish. Then reality sets in and I have to acknowledge I am a mother of four – two of whom are small. And I don’t have a gym membership. Even so, physical fitness is important to me. When I don’t find a way to wedge it into my days, I get grouchy, stressed,…
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Growing up I remember watching the popular game show, What’s My Line? The program began by announcing that one of the four panelists had an interesting career, such as an astronaut. The other three panelists were “posers” (imposters). The contestant’s job was to question the bunch, and when the allotted time was up, they had to guess…
Cradle My Heart Radio discussing abortion with a woman who chose it again and again. If abortion is a morally neutral choice, there should be nothing wrong with choosing it multiple times, right? Yet even those who support a woman’s legal right to choose abortion may object to the idea of multiple repeat abortions. When the number…
There’s a connection between faith, food, fitness, and friends, and on today’s Connecting Faith we learn about THE DANIEL PLAN: 40 DAYS TO A HEALTHIER LIFE. This new book and plan was developed by pastor Rick Warren and Drs. Daniel Amen and Mark Hyman. Physician, psychiatrist, and teacher Dr. Daniel Amen will be helping…
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is an aptly titled book to discuss as we approach the shortest day of the year. However, a shortage of daylight and the cold of this season aren’t the only reasons depression is common. We hear biblical counsel and hope for today—and the days to come—as we shine the light on the darkness of depression with therapist and professor Dr.…
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He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”
