Real Stuff My Dad Says 42: Sometimes “I’m Sorry” Just Isn’t Good Enough
In the reality show Survivor, lying and backstabbing is an inevitable part of the game. The crazy thing is when someone lies and hurts someone and then offers what my…
The Big Picture Podcast 34: Fire in the Theater!
You can’t yell “FIRE” in a theater. We all know that, right? It would cause a panic, people would get trampled, some maybe even killed. You can’t do it. And you wouldn’t…
Blending Your StepFamily 13: Is Blood Always Thicker Than Water?
They say that blood is thicker than water meaning that blood family ties are stronger than other ties. Janet loved her stepson, James, as her own. His birth mom had…
Reflections of Grace 1: 10 STEPS TO HEALING FROM CHILDHOOD ABUSE, Step One – Breaking the Silence
As I kick off my podcast, I'll begin by introducing myself and then dive into our first series: 10 Steps to Healing from Childhood Abuse. Step One …Breaking the silence…
Real Stuff My Dad Says 41: A Hunk of Rock or A Masterpiece?
It took Michelangelo six years to carve one of his greatest works, the statue of David. When asked why his masterpiece took so long, his reply was simple: “Once I…
Real Stuff My Dad Says 39: Bob’s Secret to Successful Parenting
I have the pleasure once again to be joined by my father-in-law, Bob Erickson. And, as we discuss “Real Stuff My Father-In-Law Says”, we look at Bob’s secret to parenting…
Confessions Of A Closet Christian 14: What Makes Us Narcissistic?
When I hear the word narcissist, I think of something other worldly and extreme – like the Greek myth that narcissism is derived from. It’s easy to write narcissism off…
Blending Your StepFamily 11: Welcome to the Family
“I feel so happy that they’ve included me into their already established family.” This quote came from a dad I recently met who had married a widow with two kids. …
The Real Deal 18: Why Is My Mom A Crackhead?
No junior higher should ever have to ask God a question like this. But that is exactly the question one middle school student asked when given the opportunity. “If you…
Blending Your StepFamily 9: Parenting Styles
There are five basic parenting styles. The key to effective stepfamily blending is first recognizing what your current styles are; second changing your own to a more healthy style; and…