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Rock Solid Families

296 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

Rock Solid Families is committed to helping educate, equip, and empower families to be all God created them to be! Merrill and Linda Hutchinson began Rock Solid Families in October of 2018. They have over 60 years of combined experience in teaching, public speaking, counseling, ministry, and coaching. After much prayer, Merrill and Linda made the decision to step down from their full time positions in the church and public school to focus on strengthening families. Both believe that healthy schools, churches, and communities depend on strong and healthy families. This weekly podcast is made possible through the generous financial support of community partners. With the help of local sponsors and the word spreading through listeners like you, Rock Solid Families is helping to build stronger communities one family at a time!

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Episodes

Rock Solid Families - Is your Teen or Young Adult Ready to Launch -Episode 234

May 01, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Merrill and Linda Hutchinson on Leaving The Nest on Rock Solid Families Podcast Merrill and Linda Hutchinson of Rock Solid Families podcast discuss the six keys to successfully launching a child into adulthood. Rock Solid Families Podcast https://www.rocksolidfamilies.org/podcast/rock-solid-radio Merrill and Linda are the co-hosts of Rock Solid Families Podcast as well as the co-founders of Rock Solid Families, a 501c3 nonprofit, faith-based organization. Combined, they have over 70 year...

Rock Solid Families Podcast - The Heaviness of Grief - Episode 233

April 24, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Rock Solid Families - Ep 233 - Rock Solid Families - The Heaviness of Grief Merrill and Linda Hutchinson “Everyone grieves differently, and there's no one right way to grieve. We're just here to give you permission to grieve, whether that be in anger, depression, denial, or acceptance. It’s not meaning you didn't love that person, it means that you have decided to keep moving on in life,” explains co-host Linda Hutchinson. When you are dealing with a tragedy like a death or loss, there are...

Rock Solid Families Podcast - Are You An Insecure Parent? Episode 232

April 17, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Merrill and Linda Hutchinson on Insecure Parenting on Rock Solid Families Podcast Caption: Rock Solid Families https://www.rocksolidfamilies.org/podcast/rock-solid-radio Merrill and Linda are the co-hosts of Rock Solid Families Podcast as well as the co-founders of Rock Solid Families, a 501c3 nonprofit, faith-based organization. Combined, they have over 70 years of experience in teaching, counseling, ministry, coaching and public speaking. In 2018, they left their full time positions in t...

Rock Solid Radio - Special Guest, Becky Brown from New Life Ministries - Episode 231

April 10, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Becky Brown on Discovering Your Attachment Style, with Merrill and Linda Hutchinson on Rock Solid Radio Podcast Becky Brown, Development Director of New Life Ministries, was interviewed by Merrill and Linda Hutchinson of Rock Solid Radio podcast on attachment styles. Caption: Rock Solid Radio https://www.rocksolidfamilies.org/podcast/rock-solid-radio Becky has been a Professional Clinical Counselor for 25 years. She has worked as a CoHost of the national radio show, New Life Live for the...

Rock Solid Radio - Protecting Your Relationship from a Train Wreck - Episode 230

April 03, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

“There's a lot of couples out there who have left their relationship unprotected,” shares co-host Linda Hutchinson. Whether you are married yet or not, there are likely ways that you have left yourself open to temptations within your relationship. Today, co-hosts Linda and Merrill Hutchinson talk about how to protect your relationship from a train wreck by creating a marriage protection plan with your significant other. There are so many things that can cause a relationship to fall off the ...

Rock Solid Radio - Who's the Boss in Your Home? - Episode 229

March 27, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Rock Solid Radio - Who's The Boss in Your Home? Hosts - Merrill and Linda Hutchinson “We parent out of a sense of fear, or guilt, or obligation. And that's not how God has called us to parent and lead our family,” explains Linda Hutchinson. Throughout their 70 combined years of life coaching, ministry, and counseling, hosts Merrill and Linda Hutchinson have seen a major shift in the parents’ authority over their homes. This dysfunction bleeds out from the family and creates discord in soci...

Rock Solid Radio - Living Your Dream or God's Dream? Episode 228

March 20, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

It's great to dream!  Dreaming about your future, your family, your adventures to come!  These are the things that can give us motivation and hope for better days. But, it might be worth asking yourself this question.  Are you living your dream or God's dream?   In this show, Linda and Merrill take a break from the regular studio and head south to Florida with their family for a little vacation.  While on vacation it is common to dream of things to come.  But, as discussed during the show, ...

Rock Solid Radio - Does Time Heal All Wounds? - Episode 227

March 13, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

We've all been injured at some point in our lives.  Broken bones, stitches, or just a heavy bruise.  Injuries are a sign that we are out there living our life in the elements.  No one particularly seeks to get injured, but when we are injured we want to recover as quickly as possible.   So is the case with emotional,  relational, and spiritual wounds. Physical wounds are often the easiest to heal from.  We can seem them and therefore have a benchmark to work from towards healing and recover...

Rock Solid Radio - When Storms Rock Your World - Episode 226

March 06, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Storms seem to be everywhere these days.  Whether it's the latest snowstorm, flooding, tornados, or storms such as earthquakes, fires, temperature extremes, whatever it is, we seem to be having our fair share.  But this show is not just about the natural storms and disasters we face, it is about all the storms we face whether natural or manmade.  Storms are the events that happen in our lives that we didn't necessarily plan on and to some degree or another, they knock us off from our desir...

Rock Solid Radio - Laughter is the Best Medicine - Episode 225

February 27, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

When was the last time you had a good belly laugh?  Often times when someone has experienced such a laugh,  you will hear them say, "that felt really good!"   We have known for years that laughter is a great medicine, but why don't we use it more than we do?  Being more intentional about adding laughter and a variety of other ideas, can help you change your darker days and add more light to your darkness.  Exercise, laughter, rest, praying, and meditating, are just a few ways to help.   Ch...

Rock Solid Radio - Blended Families - How to Make it Work - Episode 224

February 19, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Over half of all families in the US will deal directly with divorce. But once the divorce is settled, people want to move on with their lives.  This means forming new relationships, marriages, and families.  However, now the work is how do we blend the pre-existing families?  This is a real concern as we see a higher rate of divorce in second marriages than first marriages.  Telling us that round two is not necessarily going to be easy.  One of the most challenging parts of the blended fam...

Rock Solid Radio - Kelli Calabrese - Intentionally Fabulous! Healing after divorce. Episode 223

February 13, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Kelli Calabrese shares her story of believing she had it all. Married for 24 years, incredible career, two amazing children, the house, cars, and clothes to make her the envy of her peers.  Then one day her husband comes home and tells her he was finished with the marriage.  Immediately dropped to her knees with shock, anxiety, confusion, sadness, and desperation.  What happened? What's next?  How do I handle this? With her faith in God and her desire to grow, she shares her story of healin...

Rock Solid Radio - Only As Sick As Your Secrets - Episode 222

February 06, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Secrets versus Transparency. During this show, Linda and Merrill tackle the subject of secrets in relationships.  Is it important that you know everything about your partner?  Should you tell your partner everything that has ever happened in your life or even in your mind?  How transparent should you be?  This topic is among the most impactful matter you will ever manage in your relationship.  This is not actually a matter of secrets versus transparency, but rather a matter of TRUST!  Tru...

Rock Solid Radio - Kids with Anxiety and Depression - Episode 221

January 30, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

It's not an exaggeration to say that anxiety and depression are having a devastating impact on our children.  Researchers say that there has been a significant increase in these conditions in children since 2016.  While Covid was fuel for the fire, the trend was already well underway.  In our schools and homes, we are seeing more kids than ever demonstrating the symptoms of anxiety and depression.  On so many other fronts we believe life is better than it has ever been.  We have less world...

Rock Solid Radio - You're Dead to Me! Episode 220

January 23, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

"You're dead to me", sounds like a pretty harsh phrase to use against someone else.  But, in our current culture it seems to be accepted as a very practical way to deal with people you disagree with or you simply do not like.  We have seen it in our politics, families, neighborhoods, and even marriages.  We have come to recognize the common phrase of "cancel culture", that indicates how we handle people that oppose us. Yes, there may be a time when someone needs to be out of your life or a...

Rock Solid Radio - Are You Prepared to Get Married? - Episode 219

January 16, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

It may be safe to say that most people that are engaged to be married believe their marriage will last a lifetime.  But, we no from simple observation that not to be the case.  With nearly 50% of marriages breaking in divorce we have to ask the question: What went wrong?  Obviously, none of us can be absolute certain of what will drive apart all marriages.  But one thing we do know from working with couples is that most couples do not know their spouse nearly as well as they thought they d...

Rock Solid Radio - Should We Pull Our Kids Off The Football Team? Episode 218

January 08, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

The recent tragic event of Damar Hamlin suffering cardiac arrest after tackling Tee Higgins during a Monday Night Football Game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals has grabbed many people's attention. Among those whose interest has been sparked are parents of kids that play sports, especially sports with higher rates and risks of injury.  One day after the event there were already articles being published about the risks of football and why kids should not play it.   During...

Rock Solid Radio - Exercise - A Natural Antidepressant - Episode 217

December 30, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

These days everyone seems to be looking for a quick fix to lift their mood or give them more energy.  The sad thing is that way too often people search out quick fixes that can not be sustained or are even dangerous. I.E. Drugs.  In this episode, Merrill and Linda go on location in their gym at Rock Solid Families to show and discuss one of the best antidepressants available to nearly all of us - EXERCISE!  People have known that exercise is essential to good health for many years, but i...

Rock Solid Radio - A Christ Centered 2023 - Episode 216

December 22, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

It's that time of year.  Closing out 2022 and looking forward to 2023.  What are you going to do to better yourself?   We have a challenge for you.  Would you be willing to intentionally make your life more Christ-Centered?  Maybe to answer that you have to realize how your life is currently centered.  Is it Child-Centered, Self-Centered, Work-Centered, Money-Centered?  Consider all of these to be false gods in our life.  When our life revolves around anything but Christ, we are worshipping...

Rock Solid Radio - A Christ-Centered Christmas - Episode 215

December 19, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Can you say that your Christmas is Christ-Centered?  This may be more difficult than you think.  The secular world bombards us with all the material things of this world. It's a busy time, but also a distracting time.  Mainly, distracting us from what the true intention of the day was meant to be.   Make no mistake about it, many businesses survive because of the sales they make during the holidays.  And, that's not necessarily a bad thing.  But, when the sales become the main thing, then we...

Rock Solid Radio - Forgiving Forward - Special Guest Bruce and Toni Hebel - Episode 214

December 11, 2022 20:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Forgiveness is hard!  It seems that the deeper the wound the harder it is to forgive.  We have all been wounded and we have all wounded.  But, forgiveness is the way forward for true healing.  The healing that allows us to rid ourselves of the heavy burden and toxicity that builds in our hearts.  Whether you like it or not, this lack of forgiveness will keep you from your greatest life.  In today's show, Linda speaks with Bruce and Toni Hebel, founders of Forgiving Forward.  Bruce and Toni...

Rock Solid Radio - Heart Checks and Fire Drills - Episode 213

December 02, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

If you could do one thing to divorce proof your marriage, what would it be?  At Rock Solid Families we have worked with couples for over 35 years.  We have seen couples thrive in marriage and those that don't.  Today's show is a great take-away for what truly has proved to work.  It really doesn't have to be that difficult! As you hear the simple strategies discussed in this show, remember a few key ideas.   1. The earlier you practice these the better for your marriage. 2. These are lifest...

Rock Solid Radio - Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should - Episode - 212

November 26, 2022 00:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

As Americans we have a more comfortable living standard than almost anyone in the world.  This doesn't mean that everyone in American is always comfortable in their living. It simply means that we have a greater opportunity and likelihood to live in comfort than most people around the globe.  While this is in many ways a great thing, we must also realize how it can quickly go bad.   When in the weight room every lifter knows that in order to get stronger you have to put more weight on the b...

Rock Solid Radio - Get Your Mind Right for The Holidays - Episode 211

November 22, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Ready or not, the holidays are among us!  Many people love them and many people, not so much.  The holidays can bring on stress and over commitment like no other season.  So, what can you do to make the best of this season.  How about starting with a little bit of gratitude?   Linda and Merrill give you the keys you need to make the best of this season.   Don't wait for the stress to build and the emotional bubble to pop!  Get busy today with the simple keys to make your days right!  http:...

Rock Solid Radio - Teens + Sex = Emotional Train Wreck. - Episode 210

November 11, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Your teenager may have the physical ability to be sexually active, but is that all it takes? The easy answer is, yes, but the real answer is quite a bit more complicated.  In our work we have seen numerous teenage pregnancies.  We have yet to see one in which the father and mother were prepared for what lies ahead.  Due to their immaturity and lack of understanding, they often are emotionally devastated.  We may think of this as a teenage problem, but in this episode we discuss this as bei...

Rock Solid Radio - Living a Life of No Regrets - Episode 209

November 06, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Life is full of opportunities for failure, regrets, and setbacks.  There is no getting out of this journey without the bruises of daily living.  But, are our bruises turning into debilitating handicaps?  Are we walking through life with a perpetual limp?  This is what happens when we are consumed by a life of regrets.  What if we could prevent these regrets?  What if we could heal from our past regrets?  This show helps unpack those regrets and set yourself onto a path of proper healing.  ...

Rock Solid Radio - Filling the Emptiness - Josh Barth - Episode 208

October 31, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

The last of our 3 part series - The God Shaped Hole.  In this episode we speak with Josh Barth, the director of Celebrate Recovery, Trinity Christian Church.  Josh shares his own story of working to fill the emptiness in his life.  He choose drugs, alcohol, work, even his wife, and all felt empty.  It wasn't until he had a complete surrender to the Way of Christ, that he was able to fill the void and create the necessary balance in his life.  http://rocksolidfamilies.org #Rocksolidfamilies...

Rock Solid Radio - Eight Essential Emotional Needs - Episode 207

October 24, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

In episode 206 we discussed our God-Shaped Hole.  This week we get a little more specific to identify the areas that help us define what makes us this God-Shaped Hole.  Learning about these specific needs and understanding how God intends us to fill them is an absolute life changing gift that He desires for all of us.  Control, Love, Respect, Trust, Affection, Security, Purpose, and Faith make up these parts of the hole, now let's understand how God desires to feel them. http://rocksolid...

Rock Solid Radio - Attempting to Fill Your God Shaped Hole - Episode 206

October 17, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Often we get to a point in their lives in which they feel like they are chasing the wind.  They are in pursuit of things they believe will complete them or at least bring some level of contentment. The journey seems to be never ending.  The result is frustration, depression, and even a loss of hope.  Listen in this week to get a better understanding of what you may be chasing and how you can stop this meaningless endeavor and replace it with true and lasting refreshment.  http:/rocksolidfam...

Rock Solid Radio - Cost Versus Benefits of a Busy Family - Episode 205

October 09, 2022 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

If your family is anything like the majority of families, you frequently find yourself overly committed.  Your calendar is booked with well-intentioned activities from kids sporting events, church activities, and extracurriculars that drain your very last second of the day.  In this episode we discuss the cost versus the benefits of being so overly committed to so many activities. Activities require energy and energy is not free.  Everything from the caloric energy it takes for the tasks a...

Rock Solid Radio - Are You Tough Enough? Teaching Resilience - Episode 204

October 02, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Are you tough?  Are you tough enough?  Toughness or resilience is the ability to get back up once you have been knocked down.  The ability to endure a hardship without breaking you.  Whether you are 5 years old or 85 years old, we all need to have a level of resilience in us if we are going to live in this world.  The question we might as ourselves is - How can I be more resilient? #Rocksolidfamilies #familytherapy  #marriagecounseling  #parenting  #faithbasedcounseling #counseling #Strong...

Rock Solid Radio - Are You Blinded by Your Perspective - Episode 203

September 26, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

We all have our perspective on various things. But, does our perspective keep us from seeing and understanding someone else's perspective?  If so, this can be a major source of conflict in a relationship.  In this show, Merrill and Linda tackle the challenges of being locked in on your own perspective.  #Rocksolidfamilies #familytherapy  #marriagecounseling  #parenting  #faithbasedcounseling #counseling #Strongdads #coaching #lifecoach #lifecoaching #marriagecoaching #marriageandfamily ...

Rock Solid Radio - How We Love - Like Jesus - Part 3 - Episode 202

September 19, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

In the final part of the How We Love series, Linda and Merrill discuss what the ultimate love looks like in the marriage.  This love has only been perfect through Jesus Christ. Being perfect as Christ was perfect is not something we can attain here on earth, but it doesn't mean we shouldn't be striving for it.   #Rocksolidfamilies #familytherapy  #marriagecounseling  #parenting  #faithbasedcounseling #counseling #Strongdads #coaching #lifecoach #lifecoaching #marriagecoaching #marriageandfa...

Rock Solid Radio - How We Love Well - (part 2) - Episode 201

September 12, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

In part one of How We Love, we discussed the various love styles that often put us in a negative loving pattern.  In this show, part 2, we discuss how to love, well!  In this show we discuss the various aspects of what love looks like in the marriage when it is done well.   The many different points discussed must start with the awareness of wanting to love in a healthy manner.  http://rocksolidfamilies.org #Rocksolidfamilies #familytherapy  #marriagecounseling  #parenting  #faithbasedcoun...

Rock Solid Radio - 200th Show! Questions From the Audience - Episode 200

September 05, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Celebrating our 200th show, we look back at a few of our favorite shows.  We also answer a list of questions that we have been receiving from our followers.  Questions: - My spouse and I are not equally yoked in the marriage, what should I do? - What is the role of the grandparent when it comes to weighing in on the parenting of the grandchildren? - What do I do if I want to seek help for the relationship, but my spouse is not interested? - What do we do when we recognize a negative patte...

Rock Solid Radio - How We Love - Episode 199

August 29, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Loving people can be complicated.  Trying to bring in our personality and past experiences and mixing them with another's personality and experiences is no easy task.  In this show we talk from the book, How We Love, about the love styles that often are imprinted on us from early on in our life.  Sometimes the love styles are positive, but sometimes they can work against us.  Learn more by listening to this week's show.  http://rocksolidfamilies. org Support the Show. #Rocksolidfamilies, ...

Rock Solid Radio - Parenting Season 4 - Emancipation - Episode 198

August 22, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

Parenting Season 4 - Emancipation.  Are you allowing your adult children to fly from the nest?  http://rocksolidfamilies.org Support the Show. #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy, #marriagecounseling, #parenting, #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith,

Rock Solid Radio - Seasons of Parenting - Season 3 - Mentoring - Episode 197

August 14, 2022 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

In Season 3 of Parenting the parents take on the role of a mentor.  It is during this season that we begin to teach our children how to work in the real world.  We are giving them skills to be practiced outside of the home. We are also allowing them to experience the natural rewards and consequences for their actions.   http://rocksolidfamilies.org Support the Show. #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy, #marriagecounseling, #parenting, #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coach...

Rock Solid Radio - Seasons of Parenting - Season 2 - 3-13 yrs - Episode 196

August 05, 2022 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

Parenting Seasons are somewhat universal for children.  Their bodies and minds develop and require different things at different times in their development.  We call these seasons.  In this show we discuss Season 2 - Leadership and Authority 3-13 years of age.  https://www.rocksolidfamilies.org Support the show #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy, #marriagecounseling, #parenting, #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marr...

Rock Solid Radio - Seasons of Parenting - Season 1 - 0-2 yrs - Episode 196

August 01, 2022 01:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Parenting is a lot like farming. There are different seasons and in each season the farmer has specifically different roles and responsibilities in order to produce a bountiful crop.  Parenting also presents different seasons.  What a parent must do in season 1 is not necessarily going to happen in the seasons that follow.  The key is understanding what role must be covered and what it adds to the intended outcome of raising children into adults.  http://rocksolidfamilies.org Support the S...

Rock Solid Radio - Because of You Rock Solid Families is Grateful - Episode 195

July 25, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

If you think you are doing this life alone, you are mistaken.  We are designed by God to be in relationship and work as many parts of one body.  Rock Solid Families thanks all of their supporters, partners, and donors that have allowed the vision to become a reality.  Let's keep it going!  Support the Show. #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy, #marriagecounseling, #parenting, #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriagea...

Rock Solid Radio - The Masks of Abuse - Episode 194

July 18, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Spousal abuse is no small matter.  Research indicates that 1 in 4 marriages have a level of physical abuse, 1 in 3 have some form of abuse ranging from physical, emotion, psychological, or spiritual. these numbers are staggering when you consider how abuse wrecks the lives of everyone involved.   http://rocksolidfamilies.org Dr. David Clarke: Enough Is Enough: Leaving an Abusive Relationship -  Part 1 https://subspla.sh/4y255mz Part 2 https://subspla.sh/p2665kp Support the Show. #Rocksol...

Rock Solid Radio - Dr. John Delony - Own Your Past Change Your Future - Episode 193

July 10, 2022 23:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Dr. John Delony, noted author, speaker, and radio show host from Ramsey Solutions, joins Rock Solid Radio for an empowering show.  John is smart, well-spoken and as common as they come.  He doesn't let his 2 PhD's get in the way of speaking common sense to real people with real problems.   Check out his latest book: Own Your Past Change Your Future He can also be found at: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ To contact Rock Solid Families go to: https://wwwrocksolidfamilies.org Support the S...

Rock Solid Radio - What is Freedom? - Episode 192

July 03, 2022 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

What is freedom? It sounds like a fairly easy and straight forward question, but the reality of it is that is can be very complicated.  Listen in to this week's show as we celebrate Independence Day, July 4th, 2022.  We discuss freedom from a variety of perspectives and attempt to see how and what we need to teach about freedom to our children. http://rocksolidfamilies.org  Support the Show. #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy, #marriagecounseling, #parenting, #faithbasedcounseling, #coun...

Rock Solid Radio - Roe v Wade - What's Next? Episode 191

June 26, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

What is the next step we as Christians need to take as Roe v Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court on June 24, 2022? http://rocksolidfamilies.org Support the Show. #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy, #marriagecounseling, #parenting, #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith,

Rock Solid Radio - Why Am I So Angry? - Episode 190

June 20, 2022 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Does your anger get the best of you?  How about someone in your family?  What's behind that anger?  Check out this week's show to hear more about the conversation.  http://rocksolidfamiies.org Support the Show. #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy, #marriagecounseling, #parenting, #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith,

Rock Solid Radio - Father’s Day Show-What Gifts Men Want the Most - Episode 189

June 12, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Father's Day, 2022 - It's time we celebrate and encourage the dads in our lives.  Our culture is sick due to the void of healthy father figures in the home. If we want better, we must encourage and expect better from our dads. http://rocksolidfamilies.org Support the Show. #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy, #marriagecounseling, #parenting, #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #re...

Rock Solid Radio - A Christian Response to Gay Pride - Episode 188

June 06, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Being Christian is about loving people as Christ would love others.  It is about showing compassion and service to others.  It is also about choosing God's nature for mankind over man's nature for mankind.  This sounds easy until you find yourself in conflict with God's nature.   The topic of Gay pride is becoming bigger and bigger with each passing year.  We now have the month of June dedicated as Gay Pride Month.  Should we be okay with this or does this contradict God's Word?   During t...

Rock Solid Radio - Reducing the Risks - Episode 187

May 27, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

This show airs one week after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.  Yet another tragic story in the moral decline of the United States.  We look around and wonder, "why?"  Then we begin to seek answers.  We are waiting for some incredibly smart person to come up with the greatest idea, law, or proclamation that will end the evil.  Yet, to this point, we are empty handed.  At the risk of sounding like we know more than what we really do, we attempt today to empower every family across this...

Rock Solid Radio - Anchor Your Summertime Activities - Episode 186

May 23, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

What are you doing this summer?  Do you have your kids busy and attending camps and activities?  Or, are you kids going to be spending a lot of time sleeping in, watching television and playing video games?   These are the kinds of questions that every family will encounter once the kids get out of school for summer.  Somewhere in the middle of these questions is a happy medium of work, fun, and relaxation.  During this show, Linda and Merrill talk about "anchor" activities that can help yo...

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