Shannon Serie MD called the show to discuss the role of caregivers when their loved ones face a cancer diagnosis Dr Serie is the assistant professor of oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville TN An educated caregiver is an empowered caregiver and Dr Serie walked us through many of the issues patients and caregivers can expect www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

Paula from OK called to share her frustration and guilt for not finding a good church home during the COVID- Paula's got quite a story and she is VASTLY different than she was when she first called the show nearly two years ago Take a listen to her exuberance and me teasing her for calling me DAN I sent her to watch Stephens Valley Church online from Nashville TN until she finds a church home in OK www stephensvalleychurch com [... more]

After a challenging year of the COVID- businesses shut down and civil unrest we start off with a political powder keg Is it any wonder so many feel discouraged and unsettled Given that I invited my longtime friend and pastor from Nashville Jim Bachmann to talk about trusting God in unsettling times As caregivers we're no stranger to difficult times and the lessons we learn in the trenches of caregiving can be helpful in others as well www stephensvalleychurch com Learn more about Pastor Bachmann at www stephensvalleychurch com [... more]

I invited my long-time pastor and friend Jim Bachmann to call the show following a particularly meaningful sermon on Sunday In addition to sharing what the church he served is doing Stephens Valley Church in Nashville TN he discussed the challenges for ministering to congregants many who feel so isolated during these times Yet referring back to the message he gave earlier that day he effectively pointed us to God's sovereignty provision and faithfulness THE SUFFERING SAVIOR see below For more visit www StephensValleyChurch com Peter Rosenberger is the host of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER The nation's broadcast and podcast [... more]

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]

Ask any caregiver if she or he feels noticed by others or even by God The answers will most likely break your heart For more than years my friend Pastor Jim Bachmann pastor of Stephens Valley Church in Nashville has helped me understand God's provision activities justice and grace in the midst of harsh challenges His recent sermon speaks with great clarity to this issue I included this in my bonus materials for our podcast because it strengthened my heart and I feel it will do the same for yours Peter Rosenberger hosts the nationally syndicated radio program Hope for [... more]

For bonus material for the podcast i like to include a series from my dear friend and former pastor in Nashville TN Rev Jim Bachmann's had a huge impact on me as a believer and as a caregiver Many of the precepts I've learned have been through his sermons and our many conversations Although Gracie and I moved to Southwest Montana Jim and I talk regularly each week and he continues to provide tremendous counsel to me Jim is the pastor of Stephens Valley Church and you can enjoy their services online https stephensvalleychurch com This message is about fear [... more]

During dark and difficult times my pastor stood by me and my family Shepherding us he helped us work tough things heal and take on new roles such as this radio show Jim Bachmann's ministry in our lives helped us launch Standing With Hope's prosthetic limb outreach in West Africa as well as our family caregiver outreach Jim reflects on his nearly forty years as a minister and things he learned about caring for the suffering and brokenhearted Jim is the senior pastor of Stephens Valley Church https www stephensvalleychurch com [... more]