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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 Radio - How's Your Mental Health? Episode 185

May 16, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

Mental health has been slow to get the attention that so many other bodily health systems receive. We have regular check-ups to our dentist, dermatologist, hair salon, and general practitioner, but what about mental health?  When was the last time you went for a check up for your mental health?   Mental health has shown its importance more in the past couple of years than ever before in recent history.  Between the daily stresses of life and then adding in things like Covid, the economy, an...

Rock Solid Radio - Have You Been Hurt by the Church? - Episode 184

May 06, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Church hurt is a very real thing.  At one point or another most all of us can think of a time in which someone in our church or the direction of the church hurt us.  This can be devastating as we often give the church such permission to be part of our lives.   During this show, Linda and Merrill discuss church hurt and how we can, one, prevent it, two, heal from it.  This may be a difficult topic for many, but avoidance and turning your back on the church can have longer lasting negative ef...

Rock Solid Radio - Are You Tired of People Trying to Give You Advice? Episode 183

April 29, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Many people are in a position to give others advice.  Whether a parent, teacher, coach, or boss, but that doesn't mean we are always ready to receive this well-intended advice.  In fact, many times when people are offering advice, we are quick to turn them off.  We don't see it as giving advice as we might see it as meddling in our business.  We often can feel like well- meaning people can overstep their bounds and attempt to insert their ways in to our ways.  When we experience this we can ...

Rock Solid Radio - When Should I Give Up? Episode 182

April 25, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

In this day of throw away and replace we have found it more and more difficult to stick with things when they are not working well.  We quit on our jobs, our friendships, our fitness, our faith, and even our marriages.  We have the screaming of instant gratification yelling at every cell in our body. The question might be, "Should I ever give up? If so, when?"  This can be a very difficult question.  Some will tell you to never give up and others will tell you that if something is not worki...

Rock Solid Radio - Special Guest - John Rosemond - Episode 181

April 14, 2022 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

When something is brand new does that make it better than something that is old?  At first thought we might think yes, but the older we get the more often we see that just because something is new does not mean it is better.  In today's show we get to learn more about this idea through one of the most notable parenting experts of our times.  During this show John Rosemond joins us to share his experiences, knowledge, and wisdom that he has gained through his years as a psychologist in the  a...

Rock Solid Radio - Is There A Mouse In Your House? - Episode 181

April 11, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Most of us would look at a mouse in our house as an undesirable thing.  We may think of him as an unwelcome intruder.  Besides just being a little creepy, he could cause damage, make a mess, and worst of all, help make many more mice that could intrude into your house.  It's hard to imagine that many of us would intentionally allow the mouse in our house with an open invite.  Something about that just seems to go against common sense.   This show begins by discussing the most famous of mice...

Rock Solid Radio - A Season For Everything - Episode 180

April 04, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

How often do you find yourself frustrated or anxious about things not going to plan?  Either the timing, the process, or the outcome, are not what you expected.  This is part of the human condition.  It is experienced by every thinking human on earth.  "Why aren't things going my way?"  In this show Linda and Merrill talk about how this has been such a big part of their life.  How it continues to be a daily struggle even though they logically understand God's Word and what they should be do...

Rock Solid Radio - Families Rock - Episode 179

March 27, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

When working with families we often see similar patterns that produce the good outcomes and those that produce the not so good outcomes.  When you work long enough in this field you can begin to make predictions of future outcomes based on current behavior patterns.  That doesn't make us a prophet, it just makes us aware of the simple concept of cause and effect.   In this show, Linda and Merrill introduce their approach to helping parents raise children with the greatest probability to suc...

Rock Solid Radio - Do You Need A Vacation? - Episode 178

March 21, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

Are you feeling exhausted or overwhelmed?  Are you losing sight of the things that you say truly matter to you? You are not alone. Our culture has sold us many different things, but one of the most dangerous is that of being overly busy.  At times it's as if we wear it as a badge of honor.  "He everybody, look how busy I am."  We allow our work schedules, kids' schedules, and every other schedule to get jammed into each and every day.  We allow the cost of keeping up with our neighbors to ow...

Rock Solid Radio - Supporting Your Spouse's Dreams - Episode 177

March 14, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

What's on your bucket list?  What motivate's you and drives you to wake up and live another day?  Do you live for the weekends, or vacations?  How about the idea of a great journey or project, maybe even a particular experience in your life?  These are sometimes referred to as your dreams.  Why should we have them and what happens when we aren't having them? Dreams or visions for your future are critical to giving people purpose and hope.  They allow us to work through many of the menial ta...

Rock Solid Radio - Special Guest Alisa Childers - Protecting and Growing Your Christian Faith - Episode 176

March 07, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Alisa Childers is no stranger to talking and singer about her faith.  Alisa began her career as a singer in the Christian band, Zoe Girl. From there she led worship in church while raising her kids and being a wife.  But when Covid came and many churches stop holding public worship, Alisa began talking and writing about her faith walk.   Now, Alisa is the host of her own Alisa Childers Podcast and has written multiple books on faith and our culture.  Her passion to dig deep to the authentic...

Rock Solid Radio - Navigating in the World of Technology - Episode 175

February 26, 2022 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

It's everywhere!  Everywhere we seem to turn technology is putting a new spin on our way of life.  So much of it is amazing as it makes our life more efficient and many tasks much faster.  However, we have discovered that all of the good comes at a cost.  Not just a financial cost, but a cost to many other areas of life.   During this show, Merrill and Linda confess their challenge of using technology in so much of their work, but trying to be a better example to their own kids.  With work ...

Rock Solid Radio - 12 Ways to Grow Closer to Christ - Episode 174

February 21, 2022 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Do you have a perfect practice of staying connected to Christ?  I know I don't.  Just like I do not have a perfect practice of exercise and diet.  I know many of the things I should do, but the fact is, I don't always do the right things.  And, if I have to be honest, consistency is always a struggle for me.   Let's take this conversation out of the gym and into our relationship with Christ.  In order to take care of anything, whether it is our body, our car, our marriage, or our faith, we ...

Rock Solid Radio - Introducing Rock Solid Marriages - Episode 173

February 13, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

Linda and Merrill are excited as they take the opportunity to introduce their new online marriage coaching program, Rock Solid Marriages!  In this show they discuss why they felt the need to create the program. What the foundation for the program is.  And how every couple can rebuild and restore their marriage.  The "Why" for the program is simple; broken marriages lead to hurting people.  People that are hurt and living in the pain on a daily basis. Sometimes the pain almost seems to make...

Rock Solid Radio -Who's Running Your House - Episode 172

February 07, 2022 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MB

Who's running your house?  Is it you, your spouse, the two of you combined, or maybe it's the kids.  What!  Kids running the house seems like a crazy notion, but all too often this is what we see with parentings coming into our office with parenting concerns or children behaving poorly.   When we begin to boil it down we often see very similar patterns; unclear values, lack of unity between parents, confused authority, no boundaries, inconsistent follow through on consequences, and often a ...

Rock Solid Radio - Healthy Boundaries for your Marriage - Episode 171

January 30, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

You and your spouse get along fine.  You have a great relationship and trust each other at all times.  Then you hear and see signs that make you start to have doubts and questions.   Maybe the marriage is not as strong as you thought.  What happened? Research indicates that about 50% of marriages will fail.  It is safe to say that no one goes into a marriage thinking the marriage is going to fail.  We all start with great intentions and faith that this marriage is forever.  But then we see ...

Rock Solid Radio - How Do I Talk With People That Have "Come Out"? - Episode 170

January 24, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

As Christians, we are called to live with the values given to us through God's Word.  Many of those seem commonsensical, such as "thou shalt not kill", but others seem more challenging, "love your enemy".  What do we do when we are confronted with a person or situation that challenges our Christian values but we still want to love the people involved? In this show, Linda and Merrill take on the difficult topic of how we should speak and interact with friends and family that are coming out i...

Rock Solid Radio - An Unshakeable Foundation - Episode 169

January 16, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

When was the last time you felt lost?  How did that feel to you?  Confused, frustrated, concerned, even worried.  Being lost can be a scary and exhausting experience.  Because of this, people will begin to do whatever they can to find their location.  They will make guesses on what direction is best. They will make U-turns in the middle of the road. They will sometimes keep pressing with the belief they will eventually recognize something that looks familiar.  And, worse case, they will ask ...

Rock Solid Radio - Rachel Cruze from Ramsey Solutions - Episode 168

January 04, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Have you ever felt like you're the only one that doesn't have your act together?  We look at TV personalities and people on social media and we often come away thinking they have the best version that life has to offer.   Rock Solid Radio had the opportunity to host celebrity, Rachel Cruze to the show.  The main thing we walked away with from our show is just how down to earth and authentic she is. Rachel is the daughter of Dave Ramsey that introduced Financial Peace University and a host o...

Rock Solid Radio - Starting 2022 with Purpose - Episode 167

January 02, 2022 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

2020 was considered by many to be among the most challenging of years.  Everyone was praying that 2021 would bring a respite from the Covid scare and the uncertainty in politics and world affairs.  But, as life would have it, not everything was as peachy as we would have liked.  Covid continued to be  on the front page, the economy took some of the steepest declines we have seen in decades, our job market was completely turned upside down by people not going back to work as the government su...

Rock Solid Radio - Finding Rest for the Weary - Episode 166

December 27, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

As we started this show we were talking about how tired we were from all the Christmas celebrations we were involved in.  But our weariness doesn't compare to the many people that feel that weariness on a regular basis.  Day after day many people experience depression, loneliness, and even hopelessness as they peer into the future.   As we close out 2021 and come into 2022 it seems that there are many things trying to steal any possibility that we may have for joy.  Whether it's Covid, the ...

Rock Solid Radio - Christmas and the Forgotten Child. Episode 165

December 19, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Could you image being one of three siblings and on Christmas morning both of your siblings received their regular share of gifts, and you received nothing?  Put that vision in your head for just a second.  What kinds of thoughts would be racing through your mind?  How would you feel about your other siblings or parents?  Let's take this one step farther and imagine this happening year after year.   This is not a scene that I hope any child ever has to experience, but in today's show we will...

Rock Solid Radio - Are You A Jealous Person? Episode 164

December 10, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Before you quickly excuse yourself from this show or the thought that you might be a jealous person, you might want to take a second look!  This show is a powerful lesson on what jealousy, envy, and coveting are all about.  We are quick to rationalize our behaviors but with a little reflection we can see how easily and often we fall into these ugly spaces.  Jealousy and Envy have one major thing in common, YOU!  That's right!  These challenges are all about your selfish nature.  Your desire...

Rock Solid Radio - Insanity - Arguing About The Same Thing, Again! Episode 163

December 05, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

You know the definition of insanity; doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results!  That's what many of our arguments with our spouse looks like.  Why do we keep fighting about the same issues?   This show is so powerful at giving you the tools to stop this insanity.  Couples seldom are arguing about what they appear to be arguing about.  Whether they are arguing about kids, money, in-laws, or even the color to paint the bathroom.  Recognizing that these are not actual...

Rock Solid Radio - The Season of Stuff - Episode 162

November 28, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

As we approach the Christmas Season we see many things around us that remind us of Christmas.  Between presents, Christmas trees, ornaments, music, and all the Christmas parties, there is no shortage of reminders; at least reminders of the secular version of Christmas.  That is why we have called this the season of stuff.  Every where you look you see Christmas stuff! Stuff is not all bad!  But, when we loose our focus on the main reason for Christmas, and set our focus on the stuff, we ten...

Rock Solid Families - Oh Lord, It's Hard to be Humble! - Episode 161

November 20, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Have you ever heard the song by Country Music Singer, Mac Davis, It's Hard to be Humble?  Merrill tries is talent at singing a portion of the song only to be derailed by Linda.  But, the point is how do we deal with being humble.  In this show, Linda and Merrill take on the conversation of humility and thankfulness as we come into the Thanksgiving Season.   These are terms that often get thrown around lightly, but the challenge of actually living this words is no light task.  Humility is no...

Rock Solid Radio - Have You Ever Thought About Adoption? Episode - 160

November 14, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Adoption sounds like such a great thing!  Largely, because it is. Adoption can be an incredible experience in both the adopted child's life and the adoptive family's life.  But there is a reason that not everyone is doing it, nor should everyone do it.  Adoption can be very difficult.  It comes with many different challenges, some expected, many unexpected.   In this show, Linda and Merrill celebrate National Adoption Day by discussing the topic of adoption.  They refer to their own persona...

Rock Solid Radio - Why Should I Pray If God Knows Everything? Episode 159

November 07, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

As more and more people look for solutions to their problems from mankind, there are fewer people using prayer as a resource.  Often, you hear of prayer use as the last resort.  "If all else fails, you can always pray."  This use of prayer as a last resort actually speaks a great deal as to what people really believe and understand about prayer and God.   We may ask the question, "Why should I have to pray to God? If he is all-knowing then wouldn't he give me what I need without me asking?"...

Rock Solid Radio - Are You Ready For Battle? Episode 158

October 31, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Many people do not believe in the idea of Spiritual Warfare.  When you bring it up they dismiss it or think of it as a mythical concept.  As much as we would like to dismiss it, you if call yourself a Christian, you can't dismiss, and in fact, you have a responsibility to learn more about it.   Scripture is very clear about the reality of Spiritual Warfare.  There is a saying about scripture that says, "if it is repeated it is important". This is the case with this idea.  Spiritual Warfare ...

Rock Solid Radio -The Dark Side - Do You Believe in Ghost - Episode 157

October 22, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

This is not just a show about Halloween with ghost and goblins.  This is a show about the reality of The Dark Side.  The fact that there truly is a realm of life that tries to exist out of the light.  When we say, "The Dark Side", we mean that this a side that denies the presence of God. God is light and anything not of God is darkness.  The two dimensions are in constant battle to occupy, light vs dark.  Things of God vs things not of God.   God is the creator of all things good.  Love, jo...

Rock Solid Radio - Middle School Life - Special Guest, Christy Andres - Episode 156

October 17, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Middle School or Junior High life can be difficult. Those years of wanting to be an older with more privileges and opportunities, but then dealing with the responsibilities that come with them.  This is a difficult time in human development, both for the individual going through it and for the people helping them get through it.   In this show we invite special guest, Christy Andres, into the studio.  Both Linda and Christy have spent a large part of their career working with this age group...

Rock Solid Radio - Learning The Hard Way! Special Guest - Monica Quintinalla - Episode 155

October 10, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

There are many different learning styles in which people learn by.  But, the reality is, many of us have to learn the hard way!  We have to learn by the sometimes difficult path of actually doing.   In this episode of Rock Solid Radio, Merrill is kicked out of the studio and Linda invites in special guest, Monica Quintinalla.  Monica is a young lady that thought she had life figured out.  She was tough, smart, and full of energy, but she was angry!  No one could tell Monica anything.  She k...

Rock Solid Radio - Are You Still Coachable? Episode 154

October 03, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Most people would consider themselves coachable, to a degree.  Once we attain a certain level of experience and expertise we find that our level of coach-ability begins to wane. What happens?   In this show Linda and Merrill discuss their 4 year anniversary of Rock Solid Radio.  During this four years they had to learn a lot about coaching and actually putting together shows.  But the question is, are they now experts.  the easy answer is , NO!   After four years Merrill and Linda have gro...

Rock Solid Radio - Your Kids and Their Friends - Episode 153

September 24, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Should you tell your kids who their friends should be?  Many parents would like to do this, and, yes, there may be a time when a parent needs to step in and give strong guidance on friendship.  But, there really is a better way!  How about as parents we teach our kids how to choose their friends well?   This is the message in today's show.  Teaching your kids how to select friends through the process of raising them with the knowledge and skills to carry this out.   If we begin early in the...

Rock Solid Radio - Will They Ever Leave? Episode 152

September 20, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Would you be okay with your adult grown children living with you indefinitely?  This is the question that we are facing more often as we see more young adults not leaving the home.  Often times the situation is that they left the home only to return sometime later due to circumstances rendering them homeless.  As their parents we feel the need to help them through this difficult time, but when this time becomes undefined and begins to last longer than anyone anticipated, bad things often beg...

Rock Solid Radio - Do You Want a Child Centered Home? - Episode 151

September 13, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

There is no question that our children are an incredible blessing and a top priority in our life.  But the question of: Do you want a Child Centered Home?, is a question we ask seriously.  Many parents believe a child centered home makes great sense and would be something to strive for. However, if we truly watch what happens and see the results of a child centered home, it actually causes more harm than good.   As parents we have the responsibility to prepare our children to be adults in t...

Rock Solid Radio - My Kid Won't Go To Bed! Episode 150

September 07, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Many of us have experienced a child that cries and resists bedtime.  They have all sorts of reasons; they don't want to miss something, they are afraid, or they just want something more to eat.   These episodes can turn into battles between parents and children.  Way too often we see the child exerting a stronger will than the parent by pushing the parent to the breaking point.  The crying continues until the parent gives in and allows the child to join them on the couch for "just a few min...

Rock Solid Radio - Using Your Tools in the Tool Box - Silent But Deadly - Episode 149

August 30, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Arguing and yelling are fairly common in marriages.  Most would say those are not very effective ways to resolve conflict in the relationship.  And, for the most part, we would agree.  However, one means of illustrating a conflict within a marriage that looks very different from arguing and yelling, is SILENT TREATMENT! Yes, silence can be deadening to a marriage. It can be so dangerous because the ill thoughts and contempt of the heart never gets fully resolved.  The accumulation of resentm...

Rock Solid Radio - Using the Tools in Your Tool Box - Overwhelmed with Homework - Episode 148

August 23, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Another school year and another year of kids having homework meltdowns.  No wonder so many kids do not look forward to going back to school. It may be hard for many people to believe, but the truth is, most kids really don't like school as much as they like being out of school. There is good reason for this.  School can be difficult!  Adults like to simplify and minimize the difficulty that kids experience during their school years. They like to say things like, "if you think school is tough...

Rock Solid Radio - Using Your Tools in The Tool Box -Trust in The Marriage - Episode 147

August 16, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Have you ever had reason to doubt your spouse?  What were the red flags?  What did you do about it?  How did they react to your response?  This is the scenario that plays out on a daily basis in many marriages.  When trust is in question the entire relationship becomes unstable.  Marriage demands two people becoming one.  In order to do this you have to understand that each person is putting their life in the hands of the other person. This takes an incredible amount of trust.  For this reas...

Rock Solid Radio - Using The Tools in Your Tool Box - Temper Tantrums - Episode 146

August 09, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Nothing like a good temper tantrum, unless you're the one having to deal with it.  Temper Tantrums are never fun to deal with as a parent.  We think of them and even expect to see them from our two year olds, but what about our teenagers or even older?   In this show Linda and Merrill talk about what is behind the temper tantrum and why we so often see them in our teenagers and older.  We would like to be able to blame the children as being a product of the times, but more specifically we ne...

Rock Solid Radio - Learning to use the Tools in Your Tool Box - Stop the Nagging - Episode 145

August 01, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Have you ever just felt like you and your spouse argue over the same old things and come up with the same old results?  Most of us have experienced this and it leads us to frustration, hurt, anger, isolation, and yes, even divorce.   In this episode of Rock Solid Radio, Merrill and Linda introduce a new segment called The Tool Box.  This segment is all about understanding what tools you have at your access and how to use them.  Most of us have far more tools than we realize, but through prac...

Rock Solid Radio - Finding Hope in the Grief - Episode 144

July 23, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Sometimes we have bad days, but sometimes we have tragic days.  Days that are so tragic that they leave us in a state of grief.  Deep sadness that leaves us questioning and searching for answers.  Many who experience grief wonder if they will ever smile again.  If their life will ever be "normal" again.  These are real questions with what seems like uncertain answers.   Debby, one of our Rock Solid clients, has grief piled so deep in her life she began to feel like Job.  "What is going on i...

Rock Solid Radio - Divorce and Guilty Parenting - Episode 143

July 18, 2021 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Parenting is already difficult, but when you add a divorce into the mix, everything becomes more difficult. Divorce is ugly for many reasons, one of which is how it impacts the parenting process.  Kids get caught up in the hurt of the breakup, but also the lingering hurt between the  ex-spouses.  When people are hurt, they tend to allow the emotional pain to dictate their behavior, this often looks like revenge.   What better way to seek revenge on your ex than by using the children to get ...

Rock Solid Radio - Summer Fun and Memories - Why They Matter - Episode - 142

July 12, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

What kind of memories has your family made this Summer?  During this show, Linda and Merrill talk about memories that their parents made in their lives and how they have tried to make positive memories in their kids' lives.  They almost lost sight of this until one day their older sons reminded them of the importance of making more great memories.  Making memories, in fact, good memories, are important in our lives.  Good memories give us hope and energy to live another day.  They create jo...

ROCK SOLID RADIO - SEX TRAFFICKING - SPECIAL GUEST SCARLET HUDSON - EPISODE 141

July 01, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Among the most serious shows we have done!  As a means to educate and bring attention to the evils of the sex trafficking industry, Rock Solid Radio brought in Scarlet Hudson.  Scarlet is the founder of Women of Alabaster ministry.  This is a ministry that goes out on the front lines of the sex trafficking world and works to show a way out of the darkness to all that are involved. Through love, truth, passion, and Christ, Scarlet shows these victims that there is hope!   You might think tha...

Rock Solid Radio - Instant Gratification - Special Guest - Zac Strobl - Money - Episode 140

June 28, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

If I only had more money!  I would be happy with a little more money!  Money! Money! Money! You get the picture.  In this show Merrill brings in a special guest, Zac Strobl, that helps us discuss the issues of money that face many of our younger couples today.  He takes us through the understanding of money and debt and how we must learn to manage it, before it manages us.   Zac is a teacher of the Dave Ramsey program, Financial Peace. He instructs people on how to learn more about what mo...

ROCK SOLID RADIO - Instant Gratification - Sex and Porn - EPISODE 139

June 15, 2021 02:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

PART 3 in a 4 part series on Instant Gratification. In this show Merrill and Linda tackle yet one more challenges of the flesh, sex and pornography.  This multibillion industry is thriving for a reason and at a huge expense to our marriages and families.  The reason is simple; sexual arousal is among the most powerful of our fleshly pleasures.  The feeling of arousal is powerful enough that people are willing to pay billions of dollars and risk incredibly valuable assets such as marriages, ...

ROCK SOLID RADIO - INSTANT GRATIFICATION - PHONES, SCREENS, AND ENTERTAINMENT - EPISDOE 138

June 13, 2021 02:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Part 2 in a 4 Part Series - Instant Gratification.   In this show, Linda and Merrill take on the seeking of instant gratification from our screens.  It is no surprise that over 97% of U.S.adults have a cell phone.  It is also no surprise that many of us admit to having a level of addiction to our phones.   The phones and other various screen technologies are not the problem.  The problem is how we have been knowingly conditioned to receive brain stimulation that creates a feeling of gratifi...

ROCK SOLID RADIO - I WANT IT NOW - INSTANT GRATIFICATION - EPISODE 137

June 06, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

This is the first of four shows in which Linda and Merrill speak about instant gratification and how it can lead to pain, suffering, and even destruction.  Whether it is your health, marriage, family, or faith, seeking to quench the thirst of the flesh can be a costly thing.   In this series, Linda and Merrill have fun talking about some of their own fleshly desires, but they also go very deep when talking about the cost and how Satan loves to work through our desires.   This series is for...

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