In this podcast, Dr. Skinner talks with Clinical Psychologist and former legislator, Dr. Tim Murphy. Dr. Murphy shares his knowledge of and experience with trauma, what the Bible says about trauma, and how to manage it. He also shares about his time in the Navy as a Psychologist treating head injury victims, his call to public pulicy, and the work he did as a PA and US Legislator. If you are interested in learning more, Dr. Murphy has written a book about trauma called "The Christ Cure: 10 Biblical Ways to Heal from Trauma, Tragedy, and PTSD."

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In the journey of raising children, parents play a vital role in shaping their children’s mental health. A strong connection exists between parental influence and a child’s emotional well-being. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognizes that “… a child’s healthy development depends on their parents—and other caregivers who act in the role of parents—who serve as their first sources of support in becoming independent and leading healthy and successful lives.” A study from 2021 revealed that “poor mental health among parents or primary caregivers is associated with poor mental and physical health in children.” Read More

Christian Counseling Associates (one of the Center's ministry partners) featured our Executive Director, Dr. D. Merle Skinner, on their podcast, titled "Christian Education is Back."

Christian education is a very important conversation for us to have as Christian schools are places where kids can be surrounded by traditional values, truth, and the space they need to simply just be a child, so the podcast does cover a lot about the topic of Christian education, BUT it is jam packed with a lot of great content and covers much more than just a conversation about Christian education. In this podcast you'll hear Dr. Skinner & Dr. Rich Hoffman discuss things like....

• public school, christian/private education, and current trends seen in schools that kids are facing
• current political and legislative happenings surrounding Christian education and school choice
• the importance of worldview
• mental health crisis
• Christian counseling, current trends seen in this field, and how this relates to students today

 

You can find the podcast on youtube or podomatic.

 

Anxiety can feel like a beast that is daunting to defeat, but the good news is it is possible to overcome the sensations that flood our minds and bodies when anxiety hits. We can help our children by teaching them strategies that lead to a more peaceful mind and body. It's our job to walk alongside them as they learn to understand how their minds and bodies work. Read more to learn a few tips to help you calm your anxious child.

The entertainment and legacy media present abortion as empowering, but that’s not the feeling that impelled one mother to agree to a medication abortion. “I was scared to death,” she told researchers. Even five later, the woman — who still describes herself as “pro-choice” — says she regrets her chemical abortion. “Now I wish I would’ve just faced it all and had my baby,” she said. “I regret it still to this day and probably still will for the rest of my life.”

“I regret it every day and cry about it often,” said another woman one year after deciding to oversee her abortion at home. Far from making her feel independent, she said the overwhelming emotion she felt — and still feels — is “helplessness.”Read More

We all have felt like a failure at some point in time. If that's you right now, consider taking 11 minutes of your time to listen to Big Daddy Weave talk about the story behind the song "Redeemed." His story brings great perspective for us when we simply cannot find a way to feel good about ourselves. Let this encourage you to see yourself the way God sees you.....He sees you as loved and redeemed, and He's not done with you yet. 

 

According to research conducted by Barna across 25 countries, 40% of adults ages 18-35 struggle with anxiety, loneliness, and isolation. Many of these young people who are plagued by mental health concerns sit in our pews at church every weekend. 

Nevertheless, many Christians, including some influential pastors, are not only suspicious of mental health interventions such as medication and therapy, but actively campaign against them. Read More