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Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
November 02, 2024
Think of the most resilient person you know Now allow me to introduce my cousin Meredith Harris to you Meredith recently shared her story at her church - and I was so moved and proud of her that I wanted to share it with as many people as possible Take a listen and I know you'll feel the same way [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
October 30, 2024
Each week I host a live program on the Truth Network that features a wide variety of topics This episode opens with a discussion on Forgiveness and then my interview with Aaron Tornquist for Down syndrome Awareness Month [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
October 22, 2024
I recently attended the th birthday party for Joni Eareckson Tada - and shared the lessons and inspiration I received from that wonderful event Plus I close the program with a special tribute to a dear friend who is now with the Lord [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
September 25, 2024
As a caregiver if you go to church - why If not why not I know what scripture says about church but I am asking you as a caregiver why are you doing it or not doing it In this episode I discuss this and what church means to me - along with some improvement opportunities when it relates to those who suffer - and those who care for them [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
September 22, 2024
My father lived an exceptional life - and in this episode I share a bit from his life service and legacy Rev Rosenberger leaves an extraordinary legacy of service to God family and country He tirelessly ministered to lives in distress and pointed them to the Savior he served so faithfully His entire ministry can be encapsulated by the text from one of his favorite hymns There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul If you can't preach like Peter if you can't pray like Paul [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
September 10, 2024
Today's a great day to start living a healthier life as a caregiver but where do you start You start with this episode I've found that if I chase healthiness happiness chases me www PeterRosenberger com [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
September 03, 2024
A friend called and asked about his Sunday School class taking on a family dealing with a five-year medical crisis He mentioned they wanted to bring them meals and clean their home He asked me what I thought I quickly told him There s a better way We discussed this and more on this episode of Hope for the Caregiver And we head to the Caregiver Keyboard [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
August 27, 2024
A powerful analogy between the chaos at the southern border and the personal consequences of not maintaining clear boundaries Those who oppose boundaries often do so because they benefit from their absence Failing to establish and maintain boundaries doesn't make us victims it makes us volunteers I explore how beliefs shape our approach to boundaries urging listeners to take responsibility for protecting what matters most in their lives www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
August 10, 2024
A Match Made In Heaving August th is our anniversary and I'd like to take a moment to share the story of how Gracie and I met This tale has it all romance humor a bit of horror and a lot of love We had mutual friends at Belmont University who thought we should meet I was a senior though my transfer credits were all messed up so I didn't graduate that year Gracie had just returned to school after recovering from a severe car wreck When they told me she had a wreck I didn't have any frame of [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
August 06, 2024
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Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
July 30, 2024
In this program we covered quite a bit of ground PeterRosenberger com [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
July 23, 2024
From Discussing the assassination attempt on President Trump the challenges within the culture - and Scripture's directive to believers [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
July 05, 2024
This last hospital stay which took two months did me in I put on way too much weight and after many conversations with our friend Dale Richardson - I finally did something about it More than pounds later - and on my way to my goal of losing -Dale and I discussed the process changes mindset and benefits www richerhealthforyou com There's more at www peterrosenberger com [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
July 02, 2024
While a change of scenery can ease the heartache and struggles of our lives it s pointless if we pack our resentments and bitterness for the trip We live ninety miles north of one of the most beautiful places in the world Yellowstone National Park Yet despite Yellowstone National Park s pristine and soul-stirring beauty visitors still bring their drama to the faraway fields of bison and Old Faithful A sad set of statistics for the world s first national park is the number of drunk drivers and domestic abuse cases handled yearly Park rangers will undoubtedly affirm that people [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
June 29, 2024
The Truth Network invited me to guest host their live program on - which deals with current events politics and Theology Since the debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was the hot issue - I weighed in but from a caregiver's point of view Plus I took a few calls See my article at the American Spectator PeterRosenberger com [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
June 27, 2024
No matter what the circumstances we Christians should keep our heads God has not given us the spirit of fear but of power of love and of a sound mind It is a dismal thing to see a son of heaven cringe in terror before the sons of earth - AW TOZER All too many caregivers feel pulled in so many directions that we second guess ourselves - while listening to those we shouldn't In this episode I share how our experience becomes a more reliable voice of counsel [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
June 15, 2024
Dr Dan Scott joins me for a special conversation about the Church and caring for the mentally ill - and their families PastorDanScott com Dan Scott was born in Southern West Virginia in As the son of foreign missionaries from his mid-teens he lived in various places throughout South and Central America After his marriage to Trish he lived in Montreal Quebec until In they moved to Nashville Tennessee where except for a ten-year period in Phoenix Arizona they have lived since He and Trish have two daughters and six grandchildren Dan has a Masters in Humanities from California State [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
June 12, 2024
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Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
June 06, 2024
Gracie was invited to sing for the President of the United States years ago While the event was certainly memorable and exciting what happened a few weeks later provided a seminal moment for me as a caregiver [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
May 23, 2024
One only has to see the news for five minutes and the all too easy trap of enabling reveals its ugly head - a trap many caregivers understand What can be done - what's our responsibility I discuss that and more in this Hope for the Caregiver episode Get Involved [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
May 19, 2024
There s nothing quite like caring for someone with challenges or impairments to expose the gunk in one s soul Regardless of our best intentions when selfishness rears its ugly head our jaws can quickly tighten and our fists clench As a pianist my hands must always remain open to make beautiful music As caregivers what kind of music do we forfeit when resentment curls our hands into fists Try pushing a wheelchair with clenched fists Not with your loved one in it use an empty one It s challenging to do so Clenched fists accomplish few tasks it seems [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
May 14, 2024
My friend once jokingly called me America's Caregiver and while it seemed over-the-top the concept stuck with me As I watch our nation grapple with profound challenges such as the porous southern border leading to illegal immigration our staggering national debt and a growing disconnect from what it means to be American I can't help but draw parallels between the principles that sustain family caregivers and those that could fortify our entire nation In this episode we explore how those fundamental principles that guide family caregivers can be applied to address these critical issues Consider the principle of boundaries just [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
May 09, 2024
From a major milestone to the secret of triumph to precision pastoring we cover quite a bit of ground in this Hope for the Caregiver episode www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
April 26, 2024
Recall a situation where you witnessed an adult overreacting Did it catch you off-guard Did it make you uneasy A psychiatrist friend once shared a valuable insight with his team When you see a patient overreact or act out always remember there's a story behind that behavior Understanding this 'story' is crucial for caregivers dealing with individuals exhibiting frenetic or hyper behavior as it allows them to approach the situation with empathy and patience Adults don't lose self-control in a vacuum there's a build-up and a story behind their behavior When caregivers find themselves in the unpleasant predicament of engaging [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
April 20, 2024
Kelly O'Connor joined my program today to discuss how she's helping families navigate the complexity of caregiving - particularly with seniors Kelly and Gracie grew up together - and Kelly is one of us Not only does she have SIGNIFICANT caregiving experience but look what she's done with it With specialized certifications in Gerontology Dementia Care and Life Coaching and a master's degree in Spiritual Psychology Kelly brings over years of dedicated experience to the table Having assisted nearly individuals and their families her insights are a treasure trove for those navigating the complexities of aging Whether it's providing caregiver [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
April 14, 2024
Many caregivers struggle with decades-old promises to make sure to never put Mom in a nursing home When making that promise most recall healthier times when the thought of entering a facility seemed far on the horizon Reality sneaks up on the best of us and we find ourselves faced with uncomfortable circumstances The promise s tether can quickly transform into a noose around the neck of a family caregiver unable to meet the demands of a horrific condition From personal safety to medical expertise caregivers easily find themselves outmatched by an affliction and overpowered by guilt Despite the promise [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
April 03, 2024
When Carole Leathem s husband Bill first began his battle with anxiety depression and suicidal thoughts she had no idea years of rejection and identity issues would come to a head After all when you re the wife of a senior pastor there are certain expectations that come with it Imperfection and mental illness are not among them Visit Carole's Site https www thecaretakersjourney com Get Carole's Book [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
March 29, 2024
A close pastor friend of mine called me after burying his beloved dog While digging the hole he wept while angrily reflecting on how much he hated death The conversation turned to the countless funerals he presided over during his ministry I played the piano for many of those services We talked a bit longer about some of the cherished families we ministered to during those funerals and discussed our shared anger at death Then he said something that s never left me Do you know who hates death more God hates death he stated quietly Pausing he added He [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
March 25, 2024
From the challenges of finding one's footing in music to navigating the fog of fear and obligation we explore the caregiver's journey - and what happens when we lose our way How do we get back on track Listen for a compelling discussion shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of caring for a loved one www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
March 24, 2024
Winston Churchill stated We are masters of unsaid words and slaves to those we let slip out As caregivers we live in a pressure cooker - and often spout off things we wish we could reclaim Sometimes we have to bite our tongues and learn to like the taste of blood In this opening monologue from the program I discuss this issue that affects everyone - it is the human condition - but we as caregivers can be exceptionally prone to this TRANSCRIPT there may be typos Welcome to Hope for the Caregiver here on American Family Radio This is [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 19, 2024
Mark Biller is Executive Editor at Sound Mind Investing a longtime underwriter of this program WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF A RETIREMENT PLANNING CHECKLIST Comparing retirement planning to a preflight checklist underscores the critical importance of preparation Just as pilots meticulously ensure the safety of their flight individuals approaching retirement need to assess various aspects of their financial life to ensure a smooth transition into retirement This analogy highlights the need for thoroughness and attention to detail in retirement planning especially for those within a decade of their planned retirement date A retirement planning checklist serves as a comprehensive review [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
March 18, 2024
Singapore rsquo s Ministry of Manpower announced in that all migrant domestic workers must be given at least one rest day a month that employers couldn rsquo t compensate them for instead of giving them the day off Employers however were concerned they wouldn rsquo t have someone to care for their loved ones on those days While the logistics of caregiving could be solved by making alternative arrangements their attitude in not seeing the need for rest wasn rsquo t as easy to solve Treating others considerately isn rsquo t a new issue The apostle Paul lived in a [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
March 15, 2024
As caregivers we often must make decisions that benefit the whole unit - not Just one person We get into the trap as caregivers where we're thinking of someone almost to the exclusion of everyone else I understand why - because that person has extreme needs But as a caregiver YOU are meeting many of those extreme needs What happens if you don't consider the person meeting the extreme needs You must think of the whole unit SHOW TRANSCRIPT May Contain Typos If you feel that you are operating out of guilt or fear or any of those things what [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
March 11, 2024
Comedian and long-time Sinatra pal Tommy Dreesen tells a wonderful story about Frank Sinatra and a pair of cufflinks This story has a powerful lesson for all of us but particularly for those of us serving as caregivers This and more from our broadcast on March None of this belongs to us and as soon as we die someone else is going to get it It's going to transfer Somebody will be wearing our stuff driving our car living in our home and living on our land - Frank Sinatra [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
March 09, 2024
When I launched a caregiver outreach I established a goal to help provide caregivers with a vocabulary that helped identify their feelings and needs Without understanding help remains elusive In this bonus segment from our broadcast I provide two unusual examples of how caregivers feel on any given day I do this to not only give fellow caregivers that understanding but those who seek to help them as well [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
March 05, 2024
Covering a lot of ground in this episode as I delve into how we choose to view our circumstances as caregivers in light of what Scripture teaches www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
March 01, 2024
For several years Pat Montague has produced my broadcast Hope for the Caregiver I recently talked with her about her own journey as a caregiver I have learned that leaning on the Lord for whatever he has in store is much more comfortable than resisting fighting and railing against what I don't like I would have not chosen amputation for my husband I'll be honest He had other options that he could have taken but I was astounded when he made that decision I didn't agree with it at the time Now I certainly do But leaning into the Lord [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
February 28, 2024
TRANSCRIPT This is the program for you as a family caregiver Healthy caregivers make better caregivers Hopeforthecaregiver com You know about that last block I ought to have a thing where you guys y'all send us some lyrics for the song Maybe we'll figure out which one's the best one and I'll get Gracie to sing it when she starts getting better What do you think Because she said Gracie was very worried She said look I've got to get my voice into shape I said well you've got time darling You're just now three months out of surgery so [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
February 24, 2024
Recently at a caregiver support group I lead a man who is caring for his wife suffering from Alzheimer's shared how she repeatedly peppers him with the same question I sighed for a moment in my heart he said And then I said to myself 'He's got this answer her question ' Listening to him I thought What a tremendous statement of faith to look at somebody who is suffering from Alzheimer's who asks the same question over and over and over He stopped himself from getting agitated and preached to himself He's Got This Answer her question That's a [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
February 18, 2024
People become disoriented in the journey of caregiving Caregivers often think Okay if I could get them to stop acting like this if I could just get through this next procedure if we could just see if we could stop this particular thing from happening then we can have the contentment and the peace and the satisfaction or the stability that we're craving How's that working for you How's that working for any of us It's like we have this stick out in front of us dangling this carrot of things going how we want them to be but we [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
February 15, 2024
Everything I do is to help talk my fellow caregivers off a ledge because people have done this for me People get so disoriented in the journey of caregiving Caregivers often think Okay if I could get them to stop acting like this if I could just get through this next procedure if we could just see if we could stop this particular thing from happening then we can have the contentment and the peace and the satisfaction or the stability that we're craving How's that working for you How's that working for any of us It's like we have [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
February 06, 2024
Life hands us very difficult things How we deal with those things and how we work through those things is what this program is all about We do it in the arena of being a caregiver [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
February 03, 2024
One of the greatest thefts to family caregivers comes from our own hearts We often steal from the moment to regret the past or fear the future Although yesterday s events may have arrived with tears and trauma today remains an opportunity to calm our hearts and deal with current circumstances As caregivers we all know our tomorrows most likely show up with challenges but unexpected joys may also arrive Surprising beauty awaits us along the way yet we are sure to miss it when our focus extends behind or in front of us None of this eliminates the grief [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
January 29, 2024
Let Your Scars Speak Not Your Wounds One of the things that we've developed in our culture is this mentality of putting everything out there that doesn't need to be put out there You know you can blame it on Jerry Springer but it actually goes back a lot further than that But we have this I don't know there's some kind of sick fascination with getting out there and blurting out stuff that really needs to be kept private and needs to be dealt with And we as caregivers live with raw wounds And the easy thing for us [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
January 13, 2024
In nd Samuel there's a remarkable story about a man named Mephibosheth [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
January 08, 2024
Caregivers often find ourselves in the unenviable spot of needing to confront or provide leadership to people with far more skills and training than we possess One of the ways we can navigate those times is by learning to ask better questions Another is to educate ourselves As we face the new year I talked about those things and more [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
December 29, 2023
Waffles and Well-Being From extended hospital stays surrounded by faceless people in masks to longer nights where loneliness and fear serve as companions caregivers remain prone to feeling adrift and disconnected Longing for recognizable landmarks that signal safe harbor caregivers face the challenge of re-anchoring themselves often in a storm But it doesn t have to be complicated During my wife s surgeries in Denver I stepped into a Waffle House near the hospital I love Waffle House I grew up going to Waffle House but we now live in Montana and there s no Waffle House in the whole [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
December 28, 2023
From A Minute for Caregivers - When Every Day Feels Like Monday Happy New Year can often feel perfunctory and even meaningless in the caregiving world Most of us know that January etc usually brings the same challenges as the previous week and year s Yet although our responsibilities may not change we can While many fall into the trap of ambitious but unrealistic New Year s Resolutions I usually give mine up for Lent caregivers can instead determine to live rather than just survive Living however requires risks Life is perilous despite our culture obstinately working to mitigate all [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
December 23, 2023
From A Minute for Caregivers- When Every Day Feels Like Monday An Instrument of Peace Walter Kirchhoff stepped into history on Christmas Eve in when the opera singer German officer sang Silent Night in both English and German on the battlefields of World War I On a beautiful moonlit night frost on the ground Kirchhoff's voice rose from the trenches and touched battle-hardened soldiers from Belgium France Germany and England The moment's poignancy spurred other soldiers to sing while temporarily laying down arms Incredulously the battlefield became festive as soldiers tentatively walked toward one another and extended Christmas greetings Despite [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
December 16, 2023
Grammy Award Winner Dove Award Winner Artist Songwriter and Caregiver Laura Story joined the program to share her story thoughts and how her life as a caregiver laurastorymusic com [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
December 09, 2023
A demoralizing point for many family caregivers lies in unmet expectations hopes and dreams We often visualize what could be but things beyond our control are roadblocks Ashamedly I admit to attempting control and trying to force things on more than one occasion only to frustrate myself my wife and many others Letting go of those hopes and expectations however can be painful Over the last few years I ve tried a different approach In my mind I envision a rather large container I call The Box of Things That God Will Have to Redeem Offloading those items losses heartaches [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
December 07, 2023
From - A MINUTE FOR CAREGIVERS - When Every Day Feels Like Monday How many caregivers put themselves through unnecessary stress trying to re-create Christmas traditions While a tree decorations meals and gifts remain important too many allow trappings to eclipse the season s meaning Sometimes the fear that this may be our loved one s last Christmas pushes us to ensure everything is perfect But what have we accomplished if we re exhausted or resentful by December One of the great joys I ve experienced living in Montana is the opportunity to slow down When we lived in Nashville [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
November 29, 2023
I recently did an interview with Seth and Deb Quad Cities radio Moody In this interview I provided the background of how Gracie got to where she is and what sustains us through this [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
November 25, 2023
For as long as I can remember when my father came home from reserve duty in the military he brought my brothers and my sister a pack of M M's Stretching past his military service as a chaplain he and my mother extended the treats when we returned home from school Each time we arrived with our luggage sometimes filled with dirty laundry we'd walk into our rooms to find a bag of M M's waiting on the pillow When they moved away from the house where they raised sons and a daughter their new home carried the tradition Bringing [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
October 31, 2023
As a Caregiver do you often feel lost in someone else's story It happens Recovering your identity is the first step towards becoming a healthier caregiver In this episode we'll talk about losing the melody and how our vocabulary gives us away when we have lost our identity www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
October 23, 2023
Admittedly it's hard for many to know what to say to a struggling caregiver Yet in the absence of not knowing what to say people often say things that are unhelpful - or even more burdensome Here are three things to avoid telling caregivers - and suggestions for what to say instead [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
October 20, 2023
Whether you prefer to ignore your natal day or you still celebrate with gusto every year there are a few birthdays we all need to recognize We're referring to the birthdays with financial implications HERE'S OUR LIST OF FINANCIALLY IMPORTANT BIRTHDAYS Day One Newborns can be registered for Social Security immediately Childhood At age one can get a learner's permit which affects parents' insurance rates It's advised to research and shop around for auto coverage Age This is the legal age of adulthood Key actions include registering to vote potential military service registration and self-medical decision making Parents are advised [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
October 16, 2023
Guideposts' Editor-in-Chief shares his deeply personal - and hopeful - journey of faith through his mother s Alzheimer s and his own fear of getting the disease [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
October 11, 2023
From A MINUTE FOR CAREGIVERS - When Every Day Feels Like Monday Several pilots I know express a standard command often given to less experienced pilots Work the problem and fly the plane The context involves pilots who fixate on a problem like a storm console light or other issues Riveting one's eyes on a single point to the exclusion of the bigger picture can quickly result in disastrous outcomes particularly when piloting an aircraft Locking in on one issue while dangerously losing perspective is not exclusive to pilots Caregivers frequently spiral out of control while arguing with an impairment [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
September 15, 2023
From A MINUTE FOR CAREGIVERS - When Every Day Feels Like Monday As caregivers we regularly feel intense pressure to fix or achieve Yet despite our best efforts many of the circumstances we face seem unyielding Our self-judgment over things beyond our control often leads to an incorrect verdict of failure Taking a step away from the caregiving realm consider the Slap heard around the world at the Academy Awards When Will Smith assaulted Chris Rock on stage in front of a global audience Chris Rock responded with extraordinary restraint Maintaining his composure Chris Rock continued with the show and [... more]
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