- Hour Former NBA guard Rex Chapman and Rich discuss his new 'It's Hard for Me to Live with Me' memoir and the positive reception to the no-holds-barred stories it contains of his trouble past with substance abuse and reveals how Michael Jordan responded to the night Rex dropped on him Rich reacts to Chip Kelly's first press conference since leaving his UCLA Head Coach job to become the Offensive Coordinator at Ohio State and debate if Russell Wilson finds a new team before or after the NFL Draft Please check out other RES productions Overreaction Monday http apple co [... more]

When addiction steps in your family may be turned upside down In this compelling interview Victor Torres shares his dramatic story of growing up on the streets of New York City as a gang member and a heroin addict and how God intervened to change his life He'll identify some signs of substance abuse and offer some first steps toward hope and healing for your addicted loved one Receive the book Reaching Your Addicted Loved One and an audio download of Helping Your Loved One Find Freedom From Addiction for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd [... more]

Noe Garcia's life was scarred by substance abuse gangs molestation a suicide attempt nothing short of a mess But God had a story for Noe's brokenness Show Notes and Resources Receive four copies three to give away of the book The Four Emotions of Christmas and a set of greeting cards for your donation of any amount And now through a special matching opportunity your gift will be DOUBLED dollar for dollar https donate familylife com build-godly-marriages Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave [... more]

From the national broadcast Keeping it light is a must for caregivers and in the first block I share a few recent things that made me laugh along the way Gracie of course rolls her eyes at me - but she would still admit the humor of it all Not to be outdone btw Gracie can give it out better than most and she's a force of nature In the second block we talk about the importance of caregivers staying SAFE when dealing with unstable relationships www hopeforthecaregiver com Are you safe legally If not visit www caregiverlegal com [... more]

Today Nikita speaks with the son of late professional wrestler Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff Listen as Travis shares memories of his father and the path that God has put him [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes NC Family's John Rustin and Jere Royall as they recap the highs and lows of the short legislative session at the North Carolina General Assembly [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes back Luke Niforatos to discuss his recent article in NC Family's Family North Carolina magazine entitled The Medical Marijuana Myth and particularly how it relates to the recent push to legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina [... more]

In Uvalde the shooter's grandmother faced the rage of a troubled grandson and according to multiple reports a daughter with a history of drug use At least one incident required law enforcement to the home of the shooter's mother and neighbors and relatives knew of the turbulent relationship between son and mother Mental issues and drug abuse create a toxic brew of chronic impairments that will not resolve independently Those challenges hopelessly outmatch even the best of grandmothers In the case of Nicolas Cruz who killed students at Stoneman Douglas High School in law enforcement made visits to the gunman's [... more]

The Zogos are the forgotten child soldiers of the war in Liberia most of them are drug addicted and jobless Evangelist Michael Bowen of Sons Daughters of Thunder Ministries has partnered with Evangelist Sylvester Payne of Brighter Minds for Progressive Future and Evangelist Sam Nunoo of Samaritan Action Incorporated helping spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to the Zogos [... more]

My son Geoff was leaving a store when he saw an abandoned walking frame a mobility aid on the ground I hope there isn rsquo t a person back there who needs help he thought He glanced behind the building and found a homeless man unconscious on the pavement Geoff roused him and asked if he was okay ldquo I rsquo m trying to drink myself to death rdquo he responded ldquo My tent broke in a storm and I lost everything I don rsquo t want to live rdquo Geoff called a Christian rehabilitation ministry and while they waited [... more]

In our cover story Conor Knighton visits women who staff fire lookout towers in Klamath National Forest in California Lee Cowan talks with students about the intense pressures they feel to succeed academically and David Pogue meets a chorus of seniors who perform rock songs See Privacy Policy at https art com privacy and California Privacy Notice at https art com privacy do-not-sell-my-info [... more]

Jane Pauley hosts a special At Home broadcast In our cover story David Pogue looks at what has been fueling the exploding real estate market Martha Teichner sits down with Ben and Erin Napier of HGTV's Home Town Anthony Mason interviews David Crosby Stephen Stills and Graham Nash about their timeless music Kelefa Sanneh examines the ordeal of homelessness in America and Lee Cowan travels to Whittier Alaska where the majority of residents live under one roof See Privacy Policy at https art com privacy and California Privacy Notice at https art com privacy do-not-sell-my-info [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - A caller asked for help and resources in dealing with substance abuse from a Christian perspective -- - Does God expect us to stop all the wrong things in our life at once--- - Why is Acts - different in the CSB--- - How can I explain to a family member why she cannot be a co-senior pastor with her husband and that she is not a prophetess--- - Where is it in Scripture that Christ is in the flesh in heaven--- - What exactly [... more]

Even if an alcoholic or addict is in recovery addiction is chronic impairment - requiring a lifetime of pushing against it and working some sort of recovery program Wherever one finds a chronic impairment there's always a caregiver For those in a relationship with an alcoholic or addict prescription or illicit drug use boundaries remain critical part of that caregiver's life Caregivers have no power to change their loved one but they can protect themselves and their belongings [... more]

How do you keep walking forward when all hope seems gone Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to hear the dramatic story of Katherine James as she recalls how the Lord walked alongside her during the dark days of her son's drug addiction Show Notes and Resources Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Jonathan McKee offers advice to parents on how they can help their teen sons win the four common battles every young man faces self-image screens sexual temptation and substance abuse Get Jonathan's book The Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast championing-your-son-through-his-battles featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

When we see our kids headed in the wrong direction we want to help turn them around But ultimately it's our child's choice Author Craig Svensson talks to the Wilsons about his son's ongoing battle with drug addiction While Craig and his wife tried every avenue possible to find him help Eric continued to use After fifteen years on and off the streets and in and out of hospitals Svensson tells how Eric lost his battle with addiction in January dying sick and alone at the age of thirty Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https [... more]

Author Craig Svensson thought moving and the change of scenery would be good for the family especially his son Eric who was struggling with drug addiction But Eric sought out the same kind of friends he had before He was forced by the court to attend AA meetings where he met more people with drug connections Eventually Eric's addiction became dangerous for the family and they asked him to move out Svensson talks openly about the heartache involved in watching a son choose opposite values from you as he fell deeper into the abyss of addiction Show Notes and Resources [... more]

Craig Svensson author of The Painful Path of a Prodigal walks us through his son Eric's painful journey with drugs and addiction Beginning in elementary school Eric's drug abuse escalated around the age of Though Craig talked to Eric repeatedly and even had the police talk to him nothing changed After taking several steps to stop Eric's drug use including sending him to a special program and moving to another state Craig and his wife continued to pray that Eric could be rescued from this downward spiral Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife [... more]

As a caregiver do you struggle with the foot view When we're slicing through the jungle trying to find a path it's hard to keep perspective and the despair kicks in In this clip John and I discussed this and what we're doing about it through this show www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

TALKING ABOUT STIGMAS Stigmas from different generations perspective on this episode of The Cure Radio Show as Aimee Cabo speaks with a mother and daughter GUESTS Isabel Lardizabal Roldan is the CFO of MIC Food her daughter Isabella Roldan is a student in Florida Atlantic University The Cure Radio live talk radio show and live-streamed podcast is hosted by Aimee Cabo and offers a platform of hope to anyone who has experienced or is currently experiencing domestic violence abuse trauma mental health or other challenges that affect your life It's a place to find comfort knowledge strategies answers hope and [... more]

Overcoming Adversity- Episode August We are showing how there is always hope no matter where you are in your life on the latest show of The Cure with guest Anthony Brown with CARE DD who is sharing his incredible story of amazing grit perseverance and triumph despite great adversity suffering and homelessness only to turn around and start making difference by helping others The Cure Radio live talk syndicated radio show and live-streamed podcast is hosted by Aimee Cabo and offers a platform of hope to anyone who has experienced or is currently experiencing domestic violence abuse trauma mental health [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr Brad Wilcox Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia to discuss how thriving families contribute to the so-called American Dream Dr Wilcox argues that the success people associate with achieving this dream closely connects to the strength of the American family [... more]

Addiction is a life-long battle that is treatable My own sobriety delivered hope and opportunities to live a life that adds joy and purpose said Tim Roberto talking with Aimee Cabo in this episode of The Cure Radio Show The Cure Radio live talk radio show and live-streamed podcast is hosted by Aimee Cabo and offers a platform of hope to anyone who has experienced or is currently experiencing domestic violence abuse trauma mental health or other challenges that affect your life It's a place to find comfort knowledge strategies answers hope and love and so much more all while [... more]

Episode Dr Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Key questions answered in today's show I have a question about cremation I know that the body will be restored but I don't know if cremation will cause a problem Hey guys could a true Christian fall into a period of substance abuse or is addiction a sign that they're not a Christian Thanks Why was Paul a real Apostle Shouldn't the number of Apostles always to be What does biblical community look like What is the Kingdom of heaven How would you explain this to [... more]

How does Narcissism relate to Religion does it help or not In today's episode Aimee Cabo speaks to Larry White the author of The Confessions of a Zen Narcissist Struggles with the Illusion of Self an honest revealing and personal account that demythologizes and explains a personality disorder from a perspective rarely seen The Cure Radio live talk radio show and live-streamed podcast is hosted by Aimee Cabo and offers a platform of hope to anyone who has experienced or is currently experiencing domestic violence abuse trauma mental health or other challenges that affect your life It's a place to [... more]

Every day more than people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids Aimee peels back the layers of this crisis in this episode when talking with guest Donald Gibson about his battle with Opioid addiction and the wake of destruction it left behind 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 [... more]

As we continue our discussion on addiction today Aleata discusses recovery Specifically she offers advice on what the family of a recovering person can do to help We are also joined once again by Rob and Heather Dolby as they discuss the church's role in welcoming someone back into the community after treatment Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

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]

TRANSCRIPT Alright we're talking about resentment today and a lot of folks deal with this issue It is a brutal issue that affects caregivers it cripples us it really does A lot of people think if I could just get so-and-so to stop acting this way then I can be okay and it's all going to be good But the problem is not the person we're taking care of the problem is ourselves and it starts with us We can learn to be at peace no matter what's going on around us and scripture confirms that throughout all of Scripture [... more]

On today's show Aimee talks with Dr Nikolov and guests Dr Melissa Deuter and Rich Whitman about the steps you can take to help someone you know and love with addiction or mental illness 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 [... more]

Addiction is a chronic disease Where there's a chronic disease there's a caregiver a caregiver in need of their own recovery - Peter Rosenberger Dr Stephen Loyd the medical director for JOURNEY PURE called the show to discuss caregivers and their loved ones battling addiction From his own journey through addiction to serving as Tennessee's director for Substance Abuse Services Dr Stephen Loyd continues to offer a lifeline to those struggling with addiction and to their families Through the radio program and podcast HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER we're expanding the term caregiver to include those with a family member struggling [... more]

In this episode Aimee and co-host Dr Boris Nikolov talk about their journey and how together they have worked through Aimee's early life trauma creating a life together Dr Nikolov discusses how he viewed Aimee's past and how he supported her emotionally throughout the years Together they discuss various stages of healing sharing and creating a life filled with happiness 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 [... more]

In this episode Aimee starts the conversation with a discusses about the resiliency of woman and how experiencing trauma does not have to define your life Aimee and guest Astharthe De Los Santos share life experiences and how they both have created happiness later in life Each has their own relationship with God and a different focus when it comes to religion But one thing is clear God has played an important role in their healing THE CURE Live streamed podcast is hosted by Aimee Cabo and offers a platform of hope to anyone who has experienced domestic violence abuse [... more]

Kim from Michigan called the show to express her frustration with her mother the lack of help from her siblings and her struggle with alcoholism [... more]

From - - We opened the discussion to talk about feeling obligated and guilty when dealing with someone with an impairment When I stated 'Honor your father and mother ' doesn't mean honoring Alzheimer's or any other impairment it really struck a nerve Listen to the callers and see how we helped them move to a safer place and become healthier caregivers For Books Music Click here [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters Traci Griggs Director of Communications at NC Family interviews Jo Teague substance abuse counselor for Wake County Human Services-Child Protective Services and founder of Alcohol and Drug Assessment Services in Raleigh North Carolina They discuss the impact of the opioid crisis on the foster care system in North Carolina and how concerned citizens can help [... more]

Two years after the final resolution of a long-running court fight between a North Carolina family and state government over ownership of property near Hammocks Beach State Park there's a footnote a new master plan for the park's expansion Carolina Journal Editor-in-Chief Rick Henderson reminds listeners about the newspaper's role in bringing the story to light He also discusses former Gov Pat McCrory's role in resolving the dispute to ensure the state paid the family for its property Conservatives can feel marginalized on a college campus That's especially true for conservative women But a group called the Network of Enlightened [... more]

State Attorney General Josh Stein has latched onto national campaigns designed to resist Trump administration policies Jon Guze John Locke Foundation director of legal studies analyzes Stein's actions Guze assesses whether North Carolinians stand to benefit from Stein's anti-Trump stances Most of us rely on experts to help guide at least some of our decisions But expertise can be misused especially in the political process Andrew Taylor professor of political science at N C State University wrote a recent Carolina Journal column outlining cases of an overreliance on expert opinion rather than input from affected voters and property owners in [... more]