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Rambling Resentments 2 of 2 #3594

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

The freedom and rest we long for is robbed when we hold onto past hurts and unresolved events that left us offended. Listen in as Brenda and Sarah outline steps that free us to move from rambling into rest in our relationships and with the Lord.

Rambling Resentments 1 of 2 #3593

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

The freedom and rest we long for is robbed when we hold onto past hurts and unresolved events that left us offended. Listen in as Brenda and Sarah outline steps that free us to move from rambling into rest in our relationships and with the Lord.

Rebuilding Trust 2 of 2 #3587

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Trust is precious. Once lost, trust becomes priceless. Brenda and Sarah outline 4 steps to practice that may help rebuild trust, but more importantly, help us live with a greater sense of peace within.

Rebuilding Trust 1 of 2 #3586

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Trust is precious. Once lost, trust becomes priceless. Brenda and Sarah outline 4 steps to practice that may help rebuild trust, but more importantly, help us live with a greater sense of peace within.

God’s Healing Touch Through the Holy Spirit and Professional Help - 2 of 2 - #3546

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda Johnson, an Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor, is gracious, truthful, and disarmingly to the point in this two part series. She brings personal insights to us as she discusses coming to faith in Jesus, her experience with infidelity in marriage, immediate and long term healing, and how the Lord uses all of our experiences personally and professionally.

God’s Healing Touch Through the Holy Spirit and Professional Help - 1 of 2 - #3545

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda Johnson, an Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor, is gracious, truthful, and disarmingly to the point in this two part series. She brings personal insights to us as she discusses coming to faith in Jesus, her experience with infidelity in marriage, immediate and long term healing, and how the Lord uses all of our experiences personally and professionally

When You Feel Anxious or Lost - #3527

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

What do you do when you feel alone and worried? This program describes how to apply healing to the places where you feel hurt and afraid.

Let's Talk About Forgiveness - 3 of 3 - #3469

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Join Lynda and Brenda as they outline what the process of forgiveness may look like. Included in the discussion is the definition of what forgiveness is and the difference between forgiveness and trust.

Let's Talk About Forgiveness - 2 of 3 - #3468

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Join Lynda and Brenda as they outline what the process of forgiveness may look like. Included in the discussion is the definition of what forgiveness is and the difference between forgiveness and trust.

Let's Talk About Forgiveness - 1 of 3 - #3467

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Join Lynda and Brenda as they outline what the process of forgiveness may look like. Included in the discussion is the definition of what forgiveness is and the difference between forgiveness and trust.

Forgiveness Group - 3 of 3 - #3472

Carrissa Pannuzzo, MA, LMFT-T, LPC-T

Forgiveness brings healing. Hear how this is so, especially for the one offended. Healing for the one carrying the hurt is the expertise of Carrissa Pannuzzo, MA, therapist with the Forgiveness Group. This teaching program and the group experience offered at the Center provides not only the facts and "how to" of the offended being healed, this series discusses the science and specifics of the therapy possible as well as the group experience available through the Center for Family Healing. The safety and grace to forgive comes from God for the benefit of the offended. The impossible is possible with God. In this teaching series, in therapy, and in the group offered, you will hear an expert in Forgiveness Therapy, Carrissa Pannuzzo, MA, therapist at the Center for Family Healing.

Forgiveness Group - 2 of 3 - #3471

Carrissa Pannuzzo, MA, LMFT-T, LPC-T

Forgiveness brings healing. Hear how this is so, especially for the one offended. Healing for the one carrying the hurt is the expertise of Carrissa Pannuzzo, MA, therapist with the Forgiveness Group. This teaching program and the group experience offered at the Center provides not only the facts and "how to" of the offended being healed, this series discusses the science and specifics of the therapy possible as well as the group experience available through the Center for Family Healing. The safety and grace to forgive comes from God for the benefit of the offended. The impossible is possible with God. In this teaching series, in therapy, and in the group offered, you will hear an expert in Forgiveness Therapy, Carrissa Pannuzzo, MA, therapist at the Center for Family Healing.

Forgiveness Group - 1 of 3 - #3470

Carrissa Pannuzzo, MA, LMFT-T, LPC-T

Forgiveness brings healing. Hear how this is so, especially for the one offended. Healing for the one carrying the hurt is the expertise of Carrissa Pannuzzo, MA, therapist with the Forgiveness Group. This teaching program and the group experience offered at the Center provides not only the facts and "how to" of the offended being healed, this series discusses the science and specifics of the therapy possible as well as the group experience available through the Center for Family Healing. The safety and grace to forgive comes from God for the benefit of the offended. The impossible is possible with God. In this teaching series, in therapy, and in the group offered, you will hear an expert in Forgiveness Therapy, Carrissa Pannuzzo, MA, therapist at the Center for Family Healing.

Hope for the Grieving Heart - 5 of 5 - #3466

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Hope for the Grieving Heart gives people an up close a personal map of walking through grieving. Peg Muenzel who lost a teenaged son in a car accident has written a book: Walking Through: Hope for the Grieving Heart and in this series she discusses her experience of searing pain and then the way in which she and her family faced and walked through the loss. Peg’s stories of those times several years back are gripping and honest, yet full of hope.

Hope for the Grieving Heart - 4 of 5 - #3465

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Hope for the Grieving Heart gives people an up close a personal map of walking through grieving. Peg Muenzel who lost a teenaged son in a car accident has written a book: Walking Through: Hope for the Grieving Heart and in this series she discusses her experience of searing pain and then the way in which she and her family faced and walked through the loss. Peg’s stories of those times several years back are gripping and honest, yet full of hope.

Hope for the Grieving Heart - 3 of 5 - #3464

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Hope for the Grieving Heart gives people an up close a personal map of walking through grieving. Peg Muenzel who lost a teenaged son in a car accident has written a book: Walking Through: Hope for the Grieving Heart and in this series she discusses her experience of searing pain and then the way in which she and her family faced and walked through the loss. Peg’s stories of those times several years back are gripping and honest, yet full of hope.

Hope for the Grieving Heart - 2 of 5 - #3463

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Hope for the Grieving Heart gives people an up close a personal map of walking through grieving. Peg Muenzel who lost a teenaged son in a car accident has written a book: Walking Through: Hope for the Grieving Heart and in this series she discusses her experience of searing pain and then the way in which she and her family faced and walked through the loss. Peg’s stories of those times several years back are gripping and honest, yet full of hope.

Hope for the Grieving Heart - 1 of 5 - #3462

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Hope for the Grieving Heart gives people an up close a personal map of walking through grieving. Peg Muenzel who lost a teenaged son in a car accident has written a book: Walking Through: Hope for the Grieving Heart and in this series she discusses her experience of searing pain and then the way in which she and her family faced and walked through the loss. Peg’s stories of those times several years back are gripping and honest, yet full of hope.

A Child Faces Divorce – 5 of 5 – #3446

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Hannah, a young woman now married and in a successful, fruitful life, discusses the difficulties children face when their parents divorce. At the age of 12 she heard the news from her parents that they were divorcing. As a “model” Christian family, the shocking news challenged every belief held by this young adolescent. The journey of God’s love through the deep anger and disappointment of a child facing shame and her world falling apart, is shared in these in part painful always truthful, and in the end, exhilarating hope filled programs.

A Child Faces Divorce – 4 of 5 – #3445

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Hannah, a young woman now married and in a successful, fruitful life, discusses the difficulties children face when their parents divorce. At the age of 12 she heard the news from her parents that they were divorcing. As a “model” Christian family, the shocking news challenged every belief held by this young adolescent. The journey of God’s love through the deep anger and disappointment of a child facing shame and her world falling apart, is shared in these in part painful always truthful, and in the end, exhilarating hope filled programs.

A Child Faces Divorce – 3 of 5 – #3444

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Hannah, a young woman now married and in a successful, fruitful life, discusses the difficulties children face when their parents divorce. At the age of 12 she heard the news from her parents that they were divorcing. As a “model” Christian family, the shocking news challenged every belief held by this young adolescent. The journey of God’s love through the deep anger and disappointment of a child facing shame and her world falling apart, is shared in these in part painful always truthful, and in the end, exhilarating hope filled programs.

A Child Faces Divorce – 2 of 5 – #3443

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Hannah, a young woman now married and in a successful, fruitful life, discusses the difficulties children face when their parents divorce. At the age of 12 she heard the news from her parents that they were divorcing. As a “model” Christian family, the shocking news challenged every belief held by this young adolescent. The journey of God’s love through the deep anger and disappointment of a child facing shame and her world falling apart, is shared in these in part painful always truthful, and in the end, exhilarating hope filled programs.

A Child Faces Divorce – 1 of 5 – #3442

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Hannah, a young woman now married and in a successful, fruitful life, discusses the difficulties children face when their parents divorce. At the age of 12 she heard the news from her parents that they were divorcing. As a “model” Christian family, the shocking news challenged every belief held by this young adolescent. The journey of God’s love through the deep anger and disappointment of a child facing shame and her world falling apart, is shared in these in part painful always truthful, and in the end, exhilarating hope filled programs.

Mars & Venus on the Rebound part 3 #3437

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Anyone who has had their heart broken will appreciate the information this series has to offer. Outlining the signs of rebound integrated with the truth of Scripture, Brenda and Will discuss the implications of moving forward too soon. Whether you are a widow, a widower, or divorced, hearts need time to heal. The danger in moving forward too quickly is we short-circuit the healing God intends. In addition, we miss out on experiencing the love of God in ways that are fresh and new. Brenda and Will springboard information from the book by John Gray, "Mars and Venus on the Rebound."

Mars & Venus on the Rebound part 2 #3436

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Anyone who has had their heart broken will appreciate the information this series has to offer. Outlining the signs of rebound integrated with the truth of Scripture, Brenda and Will discuss the implications of moving forward too soon. Whether you are a widow, a widower, or divorced, hearts need time to heal. The danger in moving forward too quickly is we short-circuit the healing God intends. In addition, we miss out on experiencing the love of God in ways that are fresh and new. Brenda and Will springboard information from the book by John Gray, "Mars and Venus on the Rebound."

Mars & Venus on the Rebound part 1 #3435

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Anyone who has had their heart broken will appreciate the information this series has to offer. Outlining the signs of rebound integrated with the truth of Scripture, Brenda and Will discuss the implications of moving forward too soon. Whether you are a widow, a widower, or divorced, hearts need time to heal. The danger in moving forward too quickly is we short-circuit the healing God intends. In addition, we miss out on experiencing the love of God in ways that are fresh and new. Brenda and Will springboard information from the book by John Gray, "Mars and Venus on the Rebound."

Ministering to a Grieving Child, #6 of 6, #3400

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW

Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have words to describe their feelings. Instead they tend to act out their emotions. In this 6 part radio series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss ways to minister to a grieving child. Each program focuses on the unique needs of children by age group. This program #6 continues the teenage years and recaps highlights of previous programs.

Ministering to a Grieving Child, #5 of 6, #3399

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW

Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have words to describe their feelings. Instead they tend to act out their emotions. In this 6 part radio series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss ways to minister to a grieving child. Each program focuses on the unique needs of children by age group. This program #5 addresses 12 years - teenage years.

Ministering to a Grieving Child, #4 of 6, #3398

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW

Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have words to describe their feelings. Instead they tend to act out their emotions. In this 6 part radio series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss ways to minister to a grieving child. Each program focuses on the unique needs of children by age group. This program #4 addresses 9-12 years.

Ministering to a Grieving Child, #3 of 6, #3397

Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have words to describe their feelings. Instead they tend to act out their emotions. In this 6 part radio series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss ways to minister to a grieving child. Each program focuses on the unique needs of children by age group. This program #3 addresses 6-9 years.

Ministering to a Grieving Child, #2 of 6, #3396

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW

Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have words to describe their feelings. Instead they tend to act out their emotions. In this 6 part radio series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss ways to minister to a grieving child. Each program focuses on the unique needs of children by age group. This program #2 addresses 3-5 years.

Ministering to a Grieving Child, #1 of 6, #3395

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW

Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have words to describe their feelings. Instead they tend to act out their emotions. In this 6 part radio series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss ways to minister to a grieving child. Each program focuses on the unique needs of children by age group. This program #1 addresses birth to 2 years.

God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #9 of 9, #3313

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

This program is a conversational wrap-up between Lynda Savage and Mary Lambrecht of the series: God’s Fearless Love for Challenging Relationships. It reviews main concepts around challenging relationships: unspoken dreams, communication with challenging individuals, abiding in Christ, Biblical relational models for challenging relationships, and how forgiveness is important.

God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #8 of 9, #3312

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Program looks at the benefits of forgiveness, including spiritual freedom and hope for the future. Mary Lambrecht shares a personal story of forgiveness and a short testimony of her brother’s salvation in Christ, shortly before he died of AIDS in 1991.

God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #7 of 9, #3311

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Program explores forgiveness: what it is and what it isn’t. The story of Corrie Ten Boom forgiving one of her captors from a Nazi concentration camp further illustrates key principles around forgiveness.

God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #6 of 9, #3310

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

This program explores the concept of Godly boundaries in conflictual relationships, and touches on the topic of abuse.

God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #5 of 9, #3309

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Challenges in relationships can include others failing us or disappointing us, even in times of our greatest need. This program gives examples of how Christ drew upon God the Father’s love and sovereignty, and His sovereignty in the terrorist attack on the United States, September 11, 2001.

God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #3 of 9, #3307

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

This program further explores, through study of the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11), healthy principles of relating to others in challenging times.

God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #2 of 9, #3306

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Conflict and challenges in relationships were part of Jesus’ walk on earth, just as they are part of our earthly walk. This program will explore how Jesus, Lazarus, and Mary and Martha effectively walked through conflict with one another to a place of love and understanding.

God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #1 of 9, #3305

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Fears around the loss of a personal dream can influence our relationships. This program will explore how unspoken inner hopes and dreams can cause conflict in relationships, and how Christ can help us verbalize dreams to self and others.

Blame: Stop the Downward Spiral #2 of 2, #3217

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Blame may help your hurting for a short time. However, blame does not address your inward unrest. This program with Lynda Savage and Paul Cameron, helps the hurt inside when you are tempted to blame.

Blame: Stop the Downward Spiral #1 of 2, #3216

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Blame may help your hurting for a short time. However, blame does not address your inward unrest. This program, with Lynda Savage and Paul Cameron, helps the hurt inside when you are tempted to blame.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Brain #3 of 3, #3171

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Post Traumatic Stress is not just psychological. This three part series discusses particulars about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that have been known for some time: memory difficulties, flashbacks, sleep problems, eating problems, hypersensitivity and so on. Therapists have known that trauma in a person's past psychologically affects a person's present functioning. Recently, discoveries in Affective Neuroscience shown by neuro-imaging, brain blood flow, skin response, and a host of other tests, give striking credence to what is seen expressed in therapy through the suffering person's experience.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Brain #2 of 3, #3170

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Post Traumatic Stress is not just psychological. This three part series discusses particulars about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that have been known for some time: memory difficulties, flashbacks, sleep problems, eating problems, hypersensitivity and so on. Therapists have known that trauma in a person's past psychologically affects a person's present functioning. Recently, discoveries in Affective Neuroscience give striking credence to what is seen expressed in therapy though the suffering person's experience.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Brain #1 of 3, #3169

Post traumatic stress is not just psychological. This three part series discusses particulars about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that have been know for some time: memory difficulties, flashbacks, sleep problems, eating problems, Hypersensitivity and so on. Therapists have known that trauma in a person's past psychologically affects a person's present functioning. Recently, discoveries in Affective Neuroscience show by neuro-imaging, brain blood flow, skin response and a host of other tests, give striking credence to what is seen expressed in therapy through the suffering person's experience.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder #3119

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

This program discusses the responses people experience when faced with traumatic events. Reference is made to hurricane Katrina.

The Blame Block #2 of 2, #3109

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Insightful uncovering of blame and its impact on the blamer and the one being blamed.

The Blame Block #1 of 2, #3108

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Lynda and Brenda reveal insightful uncovering of blame and its impact on the blamer and the one being blamed.

Blame #3105

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Lynda and Brenda talk about the dynamic of blame as well as identify the impact blame has on creating division in relationships.

Acute Stress Disorders #3 of 3, #2325

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Recovery from acute stress disorders is very possible. The stages of normalization, treatment and long-term recovery concerns are discussed in this final program.