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Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

April 17, 2024

Following the loss of her own legs Gracie resolved to provide quality prosthetic limbs for fellow amputees In she and I developed a unique partnership with the Ghana Health Service to train and equip local workers to fabricate limbs for their own people We call it Standing With Hope [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

August 20, 2023

Celebrating Love and Life

What kind of relationship withstands the brutal onslaught of nearly four decades of medical trauma and operations Well ours has - but not because of us In this episode I share the origins of our relationship as Gracie and I recently celebrated our th anniversary Despite the challenges my goofiness and my lack of abilities God continues to sustain Gracie and me through sickness and health and equips us to continue Standing With Hope See more at www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

November 18, 2022

In Her Own Words

On Friday November Gracie suffered the terrible car accident that permanently changed her life - and made a mark on so many others In this episode she recounts that day - and joins me to share her thoughts about her -year journey www standingwithhope cm about [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

September 26, 2022

Perception Isn't Reality

While in Ghana with our prosthetic limb outreach Standing With Hope Gracie and I visited a church in the port city of Tema Following the service I met a tall impressive man wearing a flowing white traditional costume with gold trim With a thick English Ghanian accent I heard him introduce himself as de King ' Amos Never meeting a king I felt a bit tongue-tied and stammered Sir I apologize I don't know how to properly address you With a huge smile he offered in his deep voice Just call me Amos Sir I can't just call you that [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

April 14, 2022

Immeasurable Cost

Immeasurable Cost 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 we 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 [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

April 09, 2022

Update On My Dispute With Lyft

Earlier this year I had a dispute with a charge levied on me by the rideshare company Lyft Despite my best effort to resolve this using Lyft's online instructions I struck out So I escalated my case and here's the rest of the story [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

November 28, 2021

Author Stephanie Hubach Shares Insights For Parents With Special Needs Children

Author and parent of a special needs son Stephanie Hubach called the program Stephanie is also a research fellow in disability ministries at Covenant Theological Seminary Her new book is titled Parenting Disabilities - Abiding in God's Presence www stephaniehubach com Hope for the Caregiver is the family caregiver outreach of Standing With Hope and is heard weekly on more than stations The podcast is downloaded in more than countries Please share this podcast with a caregiver you know and help us do more by clicking here www hopeforthecaregiver com giving [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

November 20, 2021

Some Days Your're The Pigeon. Other Days You're The Statue

It's often repeated We demand justice for others but mercy for ourselves Despite all our technological advances the human condition remains fraught with one-sided grievances In my journey I notice that the shortcomings of others appear in focus while I ashamedly apply a much softer filter to my own Blaming others for disappointments is easy and even justifiable Yet I learned bitterness does nothing to improve my contentment and wellbeing Although it seems counterintuitive a friend shared an effective way to live peacefully is by concentrating on cleaning my side of the street A tremendous mental shift occurred for me [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

September 14, 2021

My Hardest Challenge As a Caregiver

On the national broadcast recently we discussed the hymn ONLY TRUST HIM as it relates to us a caregivers Unpacking this I discussed my hardest challenge as a caregiver and why this song connects to me Hope for the Caregiver is the family caregiver outreach of Standing With Hope Please consider helping us expand this program by visiting www standingwithope com giving [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

August 16, 2021

Cable News Doesn't Sustain In a Hospital Room

With all the unsettledness in our country and around the world what's our response One thing we can do is turn off the television and specifically cable news While news outlets profit over keeping us churned up we profit when we turn our hearts to God's word and the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus PHIL Hope for the Caregiver is the family caregiver outreach of Standing With Hope If you find this podcast meaningful please consider sharing it with a caregiving friend and also please consider helping us [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

August 11, 2021

Listener Caring or Parents Who Abused Her

I opened the show with a hymn from my CD Songs for the Caregiver and shared i offered the message of this hymn to a listener struggling to care for the parents who abused her A line from the hymn There is a place of quiet rest near to the heart of God A place where sin cannot molest near to the heart of God https music apple com us album songs-for-the-caregiver Hope For the Caregiver is the family caregiver outreach of Standing With Hope Your support helps us continue strengthening family caregivers www standingwithhope com giving [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

August 06, 2021

Sleep Ain't Rest

From our national broadcast As a caregiver are you resting What does that even look like Hope For the Caregiver is the family caregiver outreach of Standing With Hope Your support helps us continue strengthening family caregivers www standingwithhope com giving [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

September 14, 2020

Inmates and Covid-19

During the pandemic Core Civic continues to care for workers and tens of thousands of inmates at their facilities across the country Steve Conry VP of Core Services called the show to discuss the logistics and commitment of Core Civic to their workers and to those incarcerated in their facilities Matt More SR director re-entry services also discuss the role of faith-based programs like the prosthetic limb recycling program founded by my wife Gracie through our organization Standing With Hope the parent company of Hope for the Caregiver [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

August 27, 2020

The "Child Voice" of a Caregiver

Caregivers often respond with what the adult responsibilities and expectations in them prompt them to say But the heart sometimes speaks a different language Peter Rosenberger is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER Learn more by clicking pictures [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

August 19, 2020

PillMap: A BRILLIANT Tool to Help Family Caregivers

Do you know all the pills you and or your loved one takes In an emergency can paramedics or medical staff quickly get that information Can you describe each pill properly If keeping up with prescription is part of your life as a caregiver then this tool from Kimber Westmore is essential for your life In this episode Kimber shares how she created this used in her own life and now makes it available for fellow caregivers VISIT www pillmap com to get this amazing tool TODAY Use the coupon code HOPE for a discount Peter Rosenberger is the host [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

August 18, 2020

"You Can't Have A Zoom Class With Special Needs Kids"

I invited my cousin Meredith to call the show and share her family's struggle and journey with their special needs daughter and the inability to attend school We see the chaos of the world but more than anything we just see the four walls of our home There's a lot of guilt You feel guilty if you send them or you feel guilty if you keep them home There's a lot of guilt as a caregiver As you will discover however Meredith is not only insightful and experienced as a caregiver but she is extremely funny and a brilliant woman [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

August 17, 2020

Non Caregiving Caller Wants To Better Understand How To Help Caregivers

One of the primary goals of our show HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER is to better equip and inspire others on how to help caregivers Carlos called the show to talk about that and just made our day because he GETS it You can hear Carlos' heart in his call and he is a wonderful example of those seeking to minister and care for hurting souls Peter Rosenberger is the host of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER Heard weekly on stations Peter draws upon his years as a caregiver to help strengthen fellow caregivers Hope for the Caregiver is the family caregiver [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

August 12, 2020

Caller Struggling With "Normal" After Losing Mother to COVID-19, Caring for Aging Father, and Husband Losing His Vision.

What is normal As caregivers we discover that we have to make our own normal and trust that we can have meaningful moments and even joy in that normal of our own making This caller and I discussed this in this clip from the show In addition as she struggled with figuring out how to care for her aging father I pointed her to this service that Gracie and I use We can often use technology offload some not all of the monitoring components of our caregiving responsibilites https hopeforthecaregiver podbean com e are-they-safe-are-you-a-easy-reliable-and-secure-way-to-offload-caregiving-challenges Peter Rosenberger is the host of [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

July 09, 2020

Your Caregiver Minute: "Take Time for Stillness or Make Time for Illness!"

Peter Rosenberger is the host of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER The nation's broadcast and podcast show for family caregivers Peter draws upon his year journey as a caregiver for his wife Gracie through a medical nightmare that includes surgeries multiple amputations and treatment by physicians Learn more at www HopefortheCaregiver com CLICK HERE TO BE A PATRON FOR THIS PODCAST [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

July 08, 2020

Your Caregiver Minute: Respond Rather Than Anticipate

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

June 29, 2020

#428 Caller Cringes Over Advice He Gave to His Grieving Mother

We all live with terrible regrets over things we've said or done even if at the time we felt we had the best of intentions This caller expressed his sorrow over things he said however well meaning to his mother as she mourned the loss of his father He felt he was helping but looking back he realized he should have handled it differently We spend some time talking about that and how we as caregivers can better sort through our inventory of mistakes Peter Rosenberger hosts the nationally syndicated program HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER Hope for the Caregiver is [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

June 26, 2020

"Don't Throw That Leg Away!"

Did you know that you can recycle prosthetic limbs Until my wife Gracie lost both of her legs we didn't realize that the components feet knees pylons adapters screws prosthetic socks belts and other related items for prosthetic limbs could be recycled When Gracie and I launched STANDING WITH HOPE in Ghana we set about collecting used prosthetic limbs from prosthetists funeral homes families of amputees and even some of Gracie's former limbs I used to sit in our den surrounded by used prosthetic limbs and disassemble those devices late into the evening Then I'd box all the parts in [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

June 25, 2020

#425 Caregivers and Chronic Pain (Part 2)

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]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

June 24, 2020

#424 What Raiders of the Lost Ark Taught Me About Loving Someone in Chronic Pain

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]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

June 21, 2020

#423 The Deceitful Allure Of Rage

From Hope for the Caregiver A pastor friend once told me Rage is the most delicious of sins - it gives the illusion of power As a caregiver we find ourselves faced with a long list of injustices Do we rage against them What does that look like as a caregiver For me i discovered a surprising antidote for rage We talked about it on the air plus took calls one in particular provided an opportunity to explore the current destruction in our cities as a teachable moment Peter Rosenberger hosts the nationally syndicated program HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER Hope [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

June 19, 2020

What many call the "Prodigal Son" is better named "The Story of the Best Father"

In this Father's Day message my friend Pastor Jim Bachmann talks about a story we all know from a different perspective than most have heard Rev Jim Bachmann is the senior pastor of Stephens Valley Church in Nashville TN He's been our pastor and friend for more than twenty years You can livestream Stephens Valley and also access their archives Caregiving is hard enough It's harder alone It's even harder without an assurance of God's love and provision This message strengthens my heart and I believe it will also encourage yours Peter Rosenberger Hope for the Caregiver is the broadcast [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

June 18, 2020

#421 Jim Breuer called the show and gives one of the best (and hilarious) Father's Day tributes ...EVER.

Saturday Night Live Alum Jim Breuer called the show for a special Father's Day episode In all our years on the air Jim's interview soared up to one of my all time favorites If you don't have people who can laugh with you you're doomed - Jim Breuer From Home Improvement to Saturday Night Live Jim Breuer brings a comedy legacy to audiences across the country Calling the show Jim also shared his huge heart and great love of family as shared his own journey as a caregiver Recalling introducing his father to Sylvester Stallone Jim launched into an impression [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

June 17, 2020

#419 Gary Barg of Today's Caregiver Shares His New Book and a Message of Community to Family Caregivers

One of the most welcome encouraging and consistent voices to family caregivers is Gary Barg for decades he's lead the Fearless Caregiver conferences and published Today's Caregiver In his new book YOU ARE NOT ALONE Gary continues even in this time of social distancing to find new ways to grab as many caregivers by the lapels and let them know that they indeed are not alone Listen to his inspiring and hilarious conversation with me and John Butler- the Count of Mighty Disco from Sunday's show Find out more about Gary and his book at www Caregiver com Peter Rosenberger [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

June 15, 2020

#418 Keeping Us Safe: How this State Trooper Is Helping Families Dealing With the "Driving" Conversation.

Ask any caregiver of aging loved ones about one of the toughest issues and getting them to stop driving hovers at the top of the list Matt Gurwell spent decades as an Ohio State Trooper and made the long walk to the patrol car following too many heartbreaking notifications to family members Once he retired he determined to do something different and help provide a different path for families struggling with aging loved ones with impairments who hang on to the car keys too long KeepingUsSafe org is Matt's company and listen to his story and learn more about his [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

June 14, 2020

#417 Respecting the Trauma

As a caregiver do you respect the trauma that YOU'VE endured In this episode we delve into this often overlooked issue that caregivers face Peter Rosenberger hosts the nationally syndicated program HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER Hope for the Caregiver's podcast contains episodes in our library We want to make it free to any who needs to connect so please consider being a patron today For as little as per month you can help us continue to reach family caregivers Click here for more Hope for the Caregiver is the family caregiver outreach of Standing With Hope [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

June 11, 2020

#416 Expensive Real Estate For Family Caregivers

Some of the most expensive real estate for family caregivers is the peace of mind we crave but rarely find Here's a brief monologue from the show HopefortheCaregiver com radio that delves into this difficult subject for caregivers Sponsored by STANDING WITH HOPE [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

June 06, 2020

#413 A Conversation With Steve Green

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]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

May 20, 2020

#405 "My faith used to be like a AAA card I kept in my wallet ...to be used in emergencies." A Conversation With Author Janine Urbaniak Reid

The Opposite of Certainty is the story of Janine's reluctant journey beyond easy answers and platitudes She searches for a source of strength bigger than her circumstances only to have her circumstances become even thornier with her own crisis Drawn deeply and against her will into herself and into the eternal questions we all ask she discovers hidden reserves of strength humor and a no-matter-what faith that looks nothing like she thought it would Beautifully written and deeply hopeful Janine shows us how can we come through impossible times transformed and yet more ourselves than we'd ever allowed ourselves to [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

May 19, 2020

#404 Stephen Ministries: Equipping God's People for Ministry

Stephen Ministries founder Dr Kenneth Haugk called the show to discuss the work of this extraordinary organization Dr Haugk along with program director Joel Bretscher share the scope and vision of Stephen Ministries as well as the way they are adapting to the social distancing challenges currently facing the world If you want to know more about Stephen Ministries please call or visit https www stephenministries org Hope for the Caregiver's podcast contains episodes in our library We want to make it free to any who needs to connect so please consider being a patron today For as little as [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

May 04, 2020

Dr. Chris Jones (Chief of Staff Tri-Star Medical Center, Nashville) Discusses Elective Surgery, COVID-19, and Fear.

As the country begins the reopening process many remain concerned about hospital visits and postponing surgery As the Chief of Staff at a major urban hospital Dr Jones brings a strong understanding of the challenges facing medical staff patients and caregivers In our discussion he describes the measures he and his colleagues continue to take to keep patients families and staff safe in this new normal' facing our country Dr Christopher Jones specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology at Centennial Heart in Nashville TN For more information please visit www centennialheart com What is elective surgery Is it optional Will my loved [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

April 26, 2020

Is it OK to Laugh During Such a Difficult Time? A conversation with Gregg and Jeff Foxworthy

The Foxworthys are two of my favorite people in the world For twenty years I've had the privilege of calling them friends and they have both been great mentors to me as I've built the show and our message to family caregivers Is it OK to laugh even when dealing with harsh realities Yes Keeping a sense of humor is imperative Every caregiver will admit the tears are never in short supply But the inventory of laughter remains scarcer than a roll of Charmin at Walmart Humor can not only help the healing process with the patient but also for [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

March 30, 2020

Gov. Mike Huckabee Calls The Show

Our Country Is Resilient and Resourceful With his customary calmness and reassuring manner Gov Mike Huckabee shared his thoughts on the challenges facing families and our nation during these difficult times Drawing on his vast experience from behind pulpits and podiums Gov Huckabee offers leadership and perspective in ways few can https www mikehuckabee com Click to listen to previous download https hopeforthecaregiver podbean com e larry-the-cable-guy-calls-to-help-lighten-our-hearts Brought to you by Standing With Hope [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

March 29, 2020

Larry The Cable Guy Calls To Help Lighten Our Hearts

Comedy Superstar Larry The Cable Guy calls to share his humor heart and his thoughts on a whole bunch of things Gracie and I first met Larry nearly years ago and wait until you hear that story If Laughter Is The Best Medicine then Larry The Cable Guy is one of the best healthcare providers in the world For more information on Larry The Cable including his wonderful foundation Git-R-Done Foundation visit www larrythecableguy com His new comedy special REMAIN SEATED released through Comedy Dynamics on April Hope for the Caregiver with Peter Rosenberger airs LIVE on Sundays at PM [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

March 21, 2020

My Wife Tested Positive for the COVID 19 Virus, and Here's What We're Doing

Although we knew she was a high-risk individual She's had surgeries and both legs amputated we felt we lived in a location remote enough for her safety A trip to a medical provider in a larger city however seemed to have exposed her and she tested positive for the virus As her caregiver for years we've faced a lot of challenges This is just another one They tested me and it came back negative which has caused a bit of bewilderment to health officials In today's show we discussed this and more and how Gracie and I responding to this [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

March 11, 2020

A Podiatrist Provided Teaching Moment Regarding Caregiver Stress

A trip to the podiatrist turned into a teachable moment for me regarding stress as a caregiver He said something so simple and obvious but as a friend of mine once stated the obvious becomes obvious--right before it becomes obvious Hope for the Caregiver with Peter Rosenberger is the family caregiver outreach of STANDING WITH HOPE Feel free to share this free podcast and help support it through a tax deductible gift to Standing With Hope [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

March 09, 2020

"Educate Yourself!" Words from author, advocate, and caregiving Mom: Mary Elizabeth Jackson

Award winning author Mary Elizabeth Jackson called the show to share her personal journey things she's learned and the latest in her Poohlicious books During the conversation we --along with my sidekick John Butler AKA the Count of Mighty Disco --also took some calls together visit www maryejackson com About Peter and HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER A year caregiver for his wife Gracie who lives with severe disabilities Peter Rosenberger brings a profound understanding of the caregiver's journey His show HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER airs on Sirius XM's Family Talk Channel and an additional stations on American Family Radio as [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

March 07, 2020

Caller Hears Tough Truth About "Follow The Money."

It's always about the money is a statement caregivers are well served to remember particularly when caring for someone else's family member This caller discovered that she has more than one problem following a stint of taking care of a man she considered a grandfather - but wasn't Brought to you by Standing With Hope [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

March 03, 2020

God uses painful things to expose deadly things. Anyone who tells you differently is selling something.

From our radio show for family caregivers HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER Discussing Repentance and the Family Caregiver this show delves into teachable moments in our journey through caregiving Brought to you by Standing With Hope For the wounded and those who care for them [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

February 25, 2020

Inmates, Prosthetic Legs, and Stories of Redemption

Rev Brian Darnell Director of Chaplaincy and Volunteer Services at Core Civic called the show to share his passion for faith based programs for inmates Our radio program is the family caregiver outreach of Standing With Hope a ministry Gracie envisioned following the amputation of her legs One of Core Civic's programs is our prosthetic limb outreach Inmates in TN prison run by Core Civic volunteer to help us recycle parts from donated used prosthetic limbs Gracie's desire was to provide quality prosthetic limbs her fellow amputees as a means of sharing the Gospel We've been doing just that since [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

February 20, 2020

"You Must Believe In Spring"

At a local bookstore a while back Gracie and I along with our friend Hank performed Christmas Carols for friends John and Sally Mae dropped in and I turned the keyboard over to him Gracie sat on a stool and she and Hank had such a great time singing to John's extraordinary playing You're getting this bonus material as a follower of our podcast Later that evening we all decided that Gracie and John should record a song together The first time John accompanied Gracie was when she auditioned at Belmont in Nashville in the Spring of She arrived at [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

December 11, 2019

The Old Rugged Cross

A while back I invited my friend Daniel Fisher an exceptional violinist to perform a duet with me at church During the serving of communion we played a medley of The Old Rugged Cross and Near the Cross Each time I listen to this I'm stunned by his playing While playing the piano I just try to stay out his way At the end you can faintly hear the communion trays being returned to the table I felt that even that added value to this performance As caregivers our lives can be filled with such stress and anxiety The holidays [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

December 10, 2019

Are you "sowing in tears?" This this episode is for you!

Those who sow in tearsshall reap with shouts of joy He who goes out weeping bearing the seed for sowing shall come home with shouts of joy bringing his sheaves with him - Psalm - Are you sowing in tears What does that even mean to us a caregivers Take a listen to this episode as we unpack this Scripture and talk about it in the context of serving as a family caregiver Autism Alzheimer's Addiction There's always a caregiver Whenever you find someone with a chronic impairment you always find a caregiver That's why we do the show This [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

November 23, 2019

Gratitude for Fleas?!

My favorite reminder of gratitude is this story of a remarkable woman who learned to thank God in all things including FLEAS while in a concentration camp during WW Sponsored by Standing With Hope [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

November 11, 2019

Gracie and Russ Taff on the Show Discussing Their Duet on Gracie's New CD: Resilient

You guys have a laid out a path for everybody else to follow You have a laid out an example And now God is using that to instruct His kids all over the country all over the world of 'When you're up against a struggle ' Don't turn in fear Watch what we do when we follow Christ - Russ Taff The New CD From Standing With Hope Founder Gracie Rosenberger For virtually her entire life Gracie Rosenberger's powerful and soaring voice brought crowds to their feet in stark contrast to her broken body traumatized by a horrific car accident [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

November 09, 2019

Friendly Fire and the Family Caregiver

During one of our many visits to Walter Reed Army Medical Center to meet with wounded warriors we met a bitter young soldier struggling with wounds he received from friendly fire In a terrible mistake he suffered injuries from his own country's military As my wife Gracie walked over to greet him he rudely snapped at her Lying on his back while working out on a physical therapy table he could only see Gracie from the waist up This young man had no idea of her seventy plus operations or the loss of both of her own legs The physical [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

October 29, 2019

"Hello, my name is ...?" Caregivers and the loss of identity

One of the hardest challenges for caregivers and Landmine from Caregiver Landmines and How You Avoid Them we address the loss of identity Many caregivers struggle to speak in first person singular when asked about their feelings heart and condition One of the main reasons I do the show is to help my fellow caregivers learn to rediscover or possibly find their own voices We also took calls and dealt with some challenging issues From drug addiction that traumatized a family to the transgender issue we tackled topics from today headlines that our crippling families Sponsored by STANDING WITH HOPE [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

October 24, 2019

Mother Overwhelmed and Discouraged About Disabled, Alcoholic Daughter

Caller shared her discouraged about her daughter who suffered a stroke following an attack and is now disabled but has also turned to alcohol It's difficult to watch loved one suffer Watching them do so while addicted to alcohol and or alcohol crushes the stoutest of caregiver hearts This mother and I chatted for a bit on what her role is and isn't and what she can do and can't Sometimes as caregivers we must give firm boundaries but turn away to not show the hot tears that fill our eyes Yet there is a path to safety for caregivers [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

October 23, 2019

Advice from Moses' Father-in-Law That Can Help With Landmine #7

Moses yes THAT Moses had a smart father-in-law Jethro who pulled the prophet aside and gave him sound wisdom that can apply to family caregivers In my book Caregiver Landmines and How You Can Avoid Them Landmine is thinking that it's all up to you Read what Jethro told Moses Moses' father-in-law said to him What you are doing is not good You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out for the thing is too heavy for you You are not able to do it alone Exodus - This theme plus calls rounds out our show Brought [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

October 20, 2019

Spiritual Care in the Hospital

In a segment we like to call Meet the Neighbors Chaplain Ken Mottram of Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital called the show to share insights about hospital chaplains Ken shares on the show that so many equate hospital chaplains with death but they offer so much more In our lengthy years of hospital visits Gracie and I have benefited greatly from many hospital chaplains To that caregiver spending sleepless nights in the recliner by the hospital bed a chaplain can provide such encouragement care and support Prayers a timely verse and even songs as one chaplain friend of ours sings to [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

October 14, 2019

If You're Going To Minister to a Caregiver, Be Prepared To Do This:

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]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

October 12, 2019

"Writer's Write" - lessons from an award-winning Father of son with Down Syndrome.

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and my long time friends Greg and Aaron Tornquist called the show on Sirius XM Family Talk to discuss their journey Aaron has down syndrome is a serious bowler works and is an Elvis Tribute Artist His father Greg has a lengthy music performance history and his new project Mississippi The Musical it just won Best of the Fest in the New York Musical Festival https www mississippithemusical com Greg beautifully models a creative life as a caregiver and shares about his journey as a single dad with Aaron Also in the show [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

October 10, 2019

"My Husband Has A Backwards Heart"

Caller to the show shared her journey with her husband who was born with a congenital heart condition Often referred to as a backwards heart Chrissy discusses her journey of acceptance to what is hers and not hers to carry I shared with Chrissy about a friend of ours with the same condition and that I've come to see that her husband's condition is a metaphor for what we all deal with as sinners but the Gospel remakes our hearts Her husband's condition weighs heavy on her but as she trusts God with her husband's heart she's also learning to [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

September 30, 2019

Sept 29 2019 Show

Broadcasting on Sirius XM's Family Talk Channel this is HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER with Peter Rosenberger This episode drills down on the need of caregivers to seek medical attention for themselves of family caregivers fail to see their own doctors How is THAT helpful Caregivers not seeking medical attention for themselves is one of the Caregiver Landmines from my book In addition we had John Butler The Count of Mighty Disco and also went to the phones to take calls Join us LIVE each Sunday evening at PM Eastern for this live show Do you find this show meaningful Let [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

September 23, 2019

Palliative Care, Hospice, The PCHETA Bill in the Senate

It's a very short step from 'I don't want to live like that' to 'No one should live like that ' We need more protection for people - Nancy Valko www nancyvalko com Palliative and Hospice care continue to confuse so many caregivers While some programs offer amazing and beneficial services to families others seem to be detrimental Involving the Govt seems to give a stamp of approval of something but is it what it says it is How can we know Nancy Valko called HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER on Sirius XM's Family Talk Channel to discuss this Transcript of [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

September 21, 2019

Hope for the Caregiver Show

This show starting by sharing some hilarious moments of my parents who listen to the show on Alexa Dad calls it A LEXUS We pivoted the show to point caregivers to tangible hope and referenced Lamentations - We took quite a few calls and even discussed the new song by Gracie and Russ Taff that is available below Our phone lines lit up and we talked with a father of a special needs son as well as two different daughters struggling to care for their mothers Along the way we gave them copies of Caregiver Landmines and How You Can [... more]