Latest Step-families Podcast Episodes
"WHY THE IMPORTANCE OF A "WEEKEND TO REMEMBER" GETAWAY FOR COUPLES - 9/2/19
"Help and Hope for Families" - April 02, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh FamilyLife directors, about the importance of couples attending this fall's "Weekend to Remember" marriage getaway, to make their good marriages better and to provide help and help to those who are struggling. Scott and Catherine wi...
"THE ABSOLUTE NECESSITY OF BEING CONTROLLED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT IN A MARRIAGE; WHAT ROLE DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT HAVE IN CHRISTIAN'S LIVES TO MAKE THEIR MARRIAGE THRIVE?"
"Help and Hope for Families" - April 02, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh area directors of FamilyLife, discussing the absolute necessity of being filled (or controlled) by the Holy Spirit and not ourselves. The "fruit of the Spirit" of love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and ...
"The Tragic Consequences Of An Affair, Why and How It Happens, And The Path to Restoration!"
"Help and Hope for Families" - April 02, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh area directors of FamilyLife, and Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is a an associate pastor and a licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. They discuss what triggers an affair that may lead to separ...
"WHY ARE FAMILIES FALLING APART, AND HOW CAN THEY BE PUT BACK TOGETHER AGAIN?"
"Help and Hope for Families" - April 02, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh area directors of FamilyLife, and Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is an associate pastor and a licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. They discuss why families are falling apart today, the negativ...
"WHAT PROBLEMS CHILDREN OF DIVORCE FACE, FATHERLESS HOUSEHOLDS"
"Help and Hope for Families" - April 02, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh area directors of FamilyLife, and Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is an associate pastor and a licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. They discuss the negative effects fatherless households have...
"HOW A HUSBAND AND A WIFE CAN HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST!"
"Help and Hope for Families" - April 02, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh area directors of FamilyLife. They explain how a husband and a wife can have a personal relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ, to have the resources and power to love and forgive one another, to develop that oneness in t...
"Why is Anger so Destructive in a Marriage Relationship? Financial Pressures?" - Program #8 - 8/25/19
"Help and Hope for Families" - February 28, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh area directors of FamilyLife, as they discuss why anger is so destructive and damaging in a marriage relationship. Also included is the role of financial pressures on a marriage. FamilyLife resources are discussed, and couples are e...
"Major Issues Facing Marriages Today!" - Program #4 - 7/28/19
"Help and Hope for Families" - February 28, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh directors of FamilyLife, as they discuss the major issues facing marriages today and the resources that FamilyLife has available to bring help and hope to families. The value of the "Weekend to Remember" marriage getaway this fall is ...
"THE DANGEROUS EFFECTS OF PORNOGRAPHY ON A MARRIAGE!" - 7/21/19
"Help and Hope for Families" - February 28, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutesTim Tucker, along with Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh directors of FamilyLife, interview Tom and Pam Jones, who share how their marriage was almost ruined by pornography. Tom is an associate pastor and a licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area...
"The Effects of Sexual Abuse or Affairs on a Marriage?" - Program #7 - 8/18/19
"Help and Hope for Families" - February 28, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh area directors of FamilyLIfe, along with Tom and Pam Jones, who answer questions concerning the effects of sexual abuse and affairs on a marriage relationship. Tom is an associate pastor and a licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is ...
"The Effects of Unforgiveness in a Marriage, Can My Spouse Meet All My Emotional Needs?" - Program #6 - 8/11/19
"Help and Hope for Families" - February 28, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh FamilyLife directors, along with Tom and Pam Jones, who discuss the effects of unmet emotional needs and unforgiveness on a marriage relationship. Tom is an associate pastor and a licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate...
"Why Should Married Couples Pray and Read the Bible Each Day and Have a Weekly Date Night? - Program #5 - 8/4/19
"Help and Hope for Families" - February 28, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh directors of FamilyLife, discussing the importance of couples praying together and reading the Bible together. Why is cultivating a scheduled "date night" together so important? These things foster a oneness in marriage which is so i...
"THE PLAGUE OF FATHERLESSNESS AND ITS NEGATIVE EFFECTS ON CHILDREN"
"Help and Hope for Families" - February 28, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife team, leads a discussion on the plague of fatherlessness today and the heart-wrenching effects it has on the children, with fellow team members Scott and Catherine Mercer. Also part of the discussion are Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is ...
"HOW TO DEVELOP ONENESS IN A MARRIAGE AND A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST!"
"Help and Hope for Families" - February 28, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh FamilyLife directors, discussing how to develop oneness in a marriage relationship and how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Also discussed are resources FamilyLife offers to help husbands and wives, such as the "Wee...
"Troubles Facing Marriages Today"- Program #1 - 7/7/19
"Help and Hope for Families" - February 28, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews the Pittsburgh directors of FamilyLife, Scott and Catherine Mercer. Scott shares his testimony, what brought them to Pittsburgh, discussing the troubles facing marriages today and the benefits of couples attending this fall's "Weekend to Remember" marriage getaway! As of...
"WHAT RESOURCES DOES FAMILYLIFE OFFER TO MARRIAGES AND FAMILIES?" - 8-22-21
"Help and Hope for Families" - December 29, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker, affiliate staff member of FamilyLife in the Pittsburgh area, discusses the many resources that FamilyLife has to offer for marriages, families, stepfamilies, and engaged couples. FamilyLife offers radio broadcasts, podcasts, a free FamilyLife app with great tools and resources, free...
"CAN A HUSBAND REALY MEET ALL THE EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF HIS WIFE?"
"Help and Hope for Families" - December 29, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutesPittsburgh FamilyLife affiliate staff member, Tim Tucker, interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, part of the Pittsburgh FamilyLife team, and Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is an associate pastor and licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. They discuss the ...
"WHAT ARE THE LEADING CAUSES OF DIVORCE TODAY AND WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TEACH ABOUT IT?" I - 7/11/21
"Help and Hope for Families" - November 26, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutesPittsburgh FamilyLife affiliate staff member, Tim Tucker, interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, part of the Pittsburgh FamilyLife team, and Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is an associate pastor and licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. They discuss the...
"DRUG ADDICTION AND HOW IT DESTROYS MARRIAGES!" - 6/13/21
"Help and Hope for Families" - November 26, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutesPittsburgh FamilyLife Affiliate Staff Member, Tim Tucker, interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, part of the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, and Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is an associate pastor and licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. They discuss drug ...
"CAN A HUSBAND REALY MEET ALL THE EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF HIS WIFE?" - JULY 25, 2021
"Help and Hope for Families" - August 26, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutesPittsburgh FamilyLife Affiliate Staff member, Tim Tucker, interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, part of the Pittsburgh FamilyLife team, and Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is an associate pastor and a licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. They discuss the...
"WHY IS FORGIVENESS SO IMPORTANT IN A MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP?" I - 8-1-21
"Help and Hope for Families" - June 21, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutesTim Tucker, affiliate staff member for FamilyLife in the Pittsburgh area, interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, part of the Pittsburgh FamilyLife team, and Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is an associate pastor and licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. T...
WHAT ARE THE LEADING CAUSES OF DIVORCE TODAY AND WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TEACH ABOUT DIVORCE?" I - 7/11/21
"Help and Hope for Families" - May 28, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutesTim Tucker, Pittsburgh FamilyLife associate staff member, Scott and Catherine Mercer, part of the Pittsburgh FamilyLife team, and Tom and Pam Jones, join in on the discussion. Tom is an associate pastor and a licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. ...
"HELPING COUPLES WHO SUFFER FROM INFERTILITY"
"Help and Hope for Families" - April 16, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh area directors of FamilyLIfe, and Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is an associate pastor and licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. The discussion centers round the stress, strain, and emotions as...
"PORNOGRAPHY - THE MARRIAGE KILLER: TESTIMONIES, BIBLICAL HELP, AND RESOURCES"
"Help and Hope for Families" - April 16, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh area directors of FamilyLife, and Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is an associate pastor and licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. Marriages commonly fall apart due to the use of pornography, unf...
"HOW THE LOSS OF A CHILD AFFECTS A MARRIAGE AND WHAT CAN HELP A COUPLE THROUGH IT?"
"Help and Hope for Families" - April 16, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine, Pittsburgh area directors of FamilyLife, and Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is an associate pastor and licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. What do parents feel when they lose a child before or after birth? How...
"IMPROVING COMMUNICATION IN MARRIAGE"
"Help and Hope for Families" - April 07, 2021 15:00 - 12 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh area directors of FamilyLife, and Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is an associate pastor and licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. They discuss their personal communication struggles and how the...
"HOW DOES MATERIALISM AFFECT A MARRIAGE?"
"Help and Hope for Families" - April 07, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh Area Directors of FamilyLife, and Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is an associate pastor and licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. Though it might be socially acceptable to want more and better t...
"HOW CAN ENGAGED COUPLES SUCCESSFULLY PREPARE FOR MARRIAGE TO REDUCE THE DIVORCE RATE?"
"Help and Hope for Families" - April 06, 2021 23:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh area directors of FamilyLife, and Tom and Pam Jones. Tom is an associate pastor and a licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area. They discuss the importance of premarital counseling in preve...
"Why the Importance of a "Weekend to Remember" Getaway for Couples? - Program #9 - 9/2/19
"Help and Hope for Families" - December 12, 2020 17:00 - 13 minutesTim Tucker interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh area directors of FamilyLife, about the importance of couples attending this fall's "Weekend to Remember", to make good marriages better and to provide help and hope to those who are struggling. Scott and Catherine will share the comm...
"The Dangerous Effects of Pornography on a Marriage!" - Program #3 - 7/21/19
"Help and Hope for Families" - December 12, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutesTim Tucker, along with Scott and Catherine Mercer, Pittsburgh area directors of FamilyLife, interview Tom and Pam Jones, who share how their marriage was almost ruined by pornography. Tom is an associate pastor and a licensed Christian counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh...
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