In his new book, “The Christ Cure: 10 Biblical Ways to Heal from Trauma, Tragedy, and PTSD,” Dr. Tim Murphy provides a handbook of healing for victims of PTSD, trauma and tragedy, the family members of trauma victims, clergy who seek a better understanding of psychology, and for counselors who seek a better understanding of the role of faith in healing from trauma. Newt’s...

Make a committed choice to build your personal resilience  How effectively we deal with trauma depends on the resilience we built long before the battle  Resilient Strength has four components  The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego  How the Apostle Paul observed the strategies of champions     Listen on Spotify Listen on Rumble

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: These words, along with their abbreviation, PTSD, have become all too common. We often consider PTSD something that happens in careers that can be dangerous, but it really can happen to any of us who are hit with a major traumatic event.   Listen on Spotify Listen on Rumble

The past few years have been very difficult for the eduction of our children. Developmentally, COVID policies may have contributed to delays in speech and emotional development. After COVID, the impact on children's learning was devastating. More so for low-income families.    Listen on Spotify Listen on Rumble

Our words have incredible power. What we say is an expression of what we think. What we say can literally bring peace or war. Examples: 1990 Saddam Hussein troops at Kuwait border or World War II Prime Minister Churchill's speech.   "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" Prov 15:1   Listen on Spotify Listen on Rumble

What happens when we are driven by perfection? What happens to others when we are driven? Often we are shackled by tremendous self-criticism and self-doubt. There are several reasons why perfectionists keep behaving as they do.   So, how do we change it? If you want to change it in yourself, you can work on it. First, identify how it shows up in your life. Look at how it...

A man walked into a Pennsylvania health club years ago, turned out the lights and started shooting. Four people were left dead, including the shooter. Others were injured. This is one injured woman's account of the tragic event and her recovery. What stands out here is the long-term effects of trauma on someone with her struggles and her healing. Mary Ellen is a real inspiration for you to know...

shooting in a Pennsylvania health club.    Listen on Spotify Listen on Rumble

MSGT Timothy E. Motte (Ret.) is Vice President of Gunny's Ridge, an educational farm for veterans and first responders.  He was a first responder to the crash of United Flight 93 on 9/11.  "I wept over the loss of life and what happened to our country." Even though he served in war, what happened and what he saw as a state trooper was at times more devastating ... car accidents,...

Want to change a bad habit? Accomplish a goal? Be a better father, mother, son, daughter, or partner? The best intentions can fall flat. Why? Beyond the actual cause of fear, we can create a reaction through anxiety and worry. Actions can help solidify new ways of thinking. Learn how in this episode.   Listen on Spotify Listen on Rumble