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]

Whether you're bowled over by cancer chronic pain or other blinding forms of suffering even the next step can feel bleak But the experience of Covenant College professor Kelly Kapic and his wife Tabitha has filled them with unspeakable hope and nearness to the God who suffers alongside us Don't miss this broadcast with the author of Embodied Hope A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering one of Christianity Today's books of the year Show Notes and Resources Find Embodied Hope on hour shop Fuel yourself with the truth of the bible with YouVersion Receive Weeks in The Word by [... more]

It seems like we're constantly hearing news of hurricanes wildfires and mass shootings And on a more personal level we face chronic pain broken marriages and unfulfilled dreams Will it ever get better [... more]

Aggressive Assurance During a recent medical event with my wife she received significant time with the acute pain management team To my surprise they engaged me asked questions and solicited my thoughts as Gracie's longtime caregiver Recognizing that post-operative pain management with her is a bit of a trick they listened as I shared numerous incidents from her long journey After relating her history I added In my experience I've found that one of the most effective ways to help her is 'aggressive assurance ' Constantly reinforcing 'We've got you and we're on top of this ' The pain management [... more]

On a summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman hear Colleen's story She had high hopes for life but instead endured years of depression fought through chronic pain and illness and gave birth to a child with health complications On top of that she heard the words Cancer Stage four Terminal Hear the inspiring conversation on the next Building Relationships with Gary Chapman Featured resource In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God Days of Hope Honesty and Encouragement for the SuffererSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Sometimes living with chronic pain and fatigue leads to being isolated at home and feeling alone I rsquo ve often felt unseen by God and others During an early morning prayer-walk with my service dog I struggled with these feelings I noticed a hot air balloon in the distance The people in its basket could enjoy a bird rsquo s-eye view of our quiet neighborhood but they couldn rsquo t really see me As I continued walking past my neighbors rsquo houses I sighed How many people behind those closed doors felt unseen and insignificant As I finished my walk [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Who are the false teachers that are deceiving believers in Jude What does Paul mean that we must put on immortality in Corinthians What is God's purpose for allowing me to suffer from chronic pain My pastor says it's a sin to be cremated Is this true Why did God rename people in the Bible Today's Offer Core Question - What Is God's Will For Me Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone [... more]

A few years ago a popular song hit the charts with a gospel choir singing the chorus ldquo Jesus walks with me rdquo Behind the lyrics lies a powerful story The choir was started by jazz musician Curtis Lundy when he entered a treatment program for cocaine addiction Drawing fellow addicts together and finding inspiration in an old hymnal he wrote that chorus as a hymn of hope for those in rehab ldquo We were singing for our lives rdquo one choir member says of the song ldquo We were asking Jesus to save us to help us get out [... more]

In this episode from our broadcast I tackle something that's been on my mind for many years - chronic pain and my view of God In America the coin of the realm is the dollar Metaphorically in Washington DC the currency - the coin of the realm - is power In LA it's fame - but what is the coin of the realm in God's economy What has value to God - and how does it relate to us as family caregivers www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

Like you she had high hopes for life but instead endured years of deep depression fought through chronic pain and illness and gave birth to a child with health complications On top of that she heard the words Cancer Stage four Terminal So what would lead her to write a book called In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God Meet Colleen Choa on the next Building Relationships with Gary Chapman Featured resource In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God by Colleen ChoaSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

During an October vacation another battle with chronic pain forced me to spend the first few days recovering in our room My mood became as overcast as the sky When I finally ventured out to enjoy sightseeing at a nearby lighthouse with my husband gray clouds blocked much of our view Still I snapped a few photos of the shadowy mountains and dull horizon Later disappointed because a downpour tucked us in for the night I skimmed through our digital pictures Gasping I handed my husband the camera ldquo A rainbow rdquo Focused on the gloominess earlier I rsquo d [... more]

Chronic Pain The struggle to care for someone with chronic pain causes extensive challenges for family caregivers Dr Roland Flores called the show today to discuss this topic as well as acute pain opioids benzodiazepines - and what he'd like for family caregivers to know Roland Flores MD Anesthesiology Associate Professor University of Colorado School of Medicine IF you find this podcast meaningful please visit www hopeforthecaregiver com and let us know - and help us do more [... more]

Writer Marilyn McEntyre shares the story of learning from a friend that ldquo the opposite of envy is celebration rdquo Despite this friend rsquo s physical disability and chronic pain which limited her ability to develop her talents in the ways she rsquo d hoped she was somehow able to uniquely embody joy and to celebrate with others bringing ldquo appreciation into every encounter rdquo before she passed away That insight mdash ldquo the opposite of envy is celebration rdquo mdash lingers with me reminding me of friends in my own life who seem to live out this kind of [... more]

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Detaching from the poor conduct of an impaired loved one remains one of the toughest challenges for family caregivers Sometimes the behavioral issues stem from chronic pain dementia pharmaceuticals or fear maybe they're just having a bad day Regardless of why we don't have to take it personally even if it sounds personal [... more]

Not long ago I met up with a group of friends As I listened to the conversation it seemed like everyone in the room was facing some significant battle Two of us had parents fighting cancer one had a child with an eating disorder another friend was experiencing chronic pain and another was facing major surgery It seemed a lot for a bunch of people in their thirties and forties First Chronicles recounts a key moment in Israel rsquo s history when the ark of the covenant was brought into the City of David Jerusalem Samuel tells us it happened [... more]

It seems like we're constantly hearing news of hurricanes wildfires and mass shootings And on a more personal level we face chronic pain broken marriages unfulfilled dreams and many other deeply painful struggles Will it ever get better Pastor J D deals with that question as he continues our study in Psalms called Question Everything [... more]

One of the more troubling issues facing us as caregivers is caring for someone who is in chronic pain This is a continuation of our discussion about this topic for family caregivers Peter Rosenberger hosts the nationally syndicated program HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER Hope for the Caregiver is the broadcast outreach of Standing With Hope a c organization Donations are considered tax-deductible by IRS laws [... more]

Teachable moments often appear in unexpected places For example a scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark drove home a core principle about being in a relationship with someone who lives with pain This episode is part of series we're doing on chronic pain suffering pain management and other issues that affect us as family caregivers Feel free to add your thoughts and share this with someone you know who lives with a suffering loved one Peter Rosenberger hosts the nationally syndicated program HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER Hope for the Caregiver is the broadcast outreach of Standing With Hope a [... more]

Multi Grammy award nominee and -time Dove award winner and fellow caregiver Steve Green called the show His iconic music career frames Steve's enormous passion for communicating the Gospel to broken lives In this conversation I asked Steve to reflect on current challenges facing our country and the world It all comes down to the one phrase in his song that's touched millions of lives People Need The LORD While it sounds simple and it is that phrase is condensed down to the core of our human condition and Steve shares how God responds to that core need You'll love [... more]

Many years ago our family met President George W Bush when Gracie performed at an event with him Several weeks later I had an opportunity to return to the same venue Walking past the empty ballroom where the entire weight of the US Presidency stood briefly the contrast struck me Unlike the President's office Christ dwells within us and the full weight of HIS office never leaves is never dismantled and is not bound to geographical locations Jesus answered and said to him If anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We [... more]

Part of my ongoing series to invite special guests to the show to share encouraging thoughts about faith life the COVID- virus and even a chuckle or two Joni and Ken Tada are two of my favorite people in the whole world and Gracie and I are grateful to call them friends Joni and Gracie have recorded several duets and Ken wrote the forward to my book Hope for the Caregiver This remarkable couple brings a perspective and wisdom gleaned from a lifetime of trusting God through painful challenges From www joniandfriends com Joni is one of the world's leading [... more]

Throughout our lengthy journey of surgeries chronic pain amputations and lots of tears music has always been the glue for Gracie and me We particularly love Christmas music This is a recording of one of our favorite Christmas hymns Silent Night Download this at See more at www standingwithhope com [... more]

HFTC October Welcome to HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER on American Family Radio This is Peter Rosenberger We are LIVE and are thrilled to have you with us This is the nation's number one show for the family caregiver For those who are putting themselves between a vulnerable loved one and even worse disaster Maybe it's somebody who's aging maybe it's a special needs child maybe somebody who has an addiction issue whatever the impairment there's a caregiver How are you holding up How are you doing That's what this show is all about And we are glad to have you [... more]

On today's Saturday Edition show Aimee talks with Dr Nikolov and guest Monica Reents about the challenges of living with chronic pain and how that affects everyday life THE CURE Live streamed podcast is hosted by Aimee Cabo and offers a platform of hope to anyone who has experienced domestic violence abuse mental illness any trauma or is experiencing problems now in their lives It's a place to find comfort knowledge strategies answers hope and love while healing the wounds and 'affirming' that you are not alone Join Aimee and her professional guests on The Cure with Aimee Cabo podcast [... more]

Watching someone suffer with chronic pain remains a heartbreaking reality for so many caregivers As a spouse of a chronic pain sufferer Gracie's dealt with this for years I personally understand the frustration despair grief and helplessness in watching a loved one suffer Laura called the show to share her difficulties as she watches her husband suffer One of consistent challenges caregivers face in this particular journey is despair and feeling isolated and alone feeling that God has abandoned them We're not alone and God hasn't abandoned us Listen to the conversation Brought to you by [... more]

From HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER the radio show June Defending your faith to yourself Sometimes the challenges we faces as caregivers overwhelm us and we falter While many of us know the words to say to others about faith hope and God do we know what to say to our own hearts that are struggling One of my favorite passages in Scripture is Samuel And David was greatly distressed for the people spoke of stoning him because all the people were bitter in soul each for his sons and daughters But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God Do [... more]