Hope for the Caregiver

A Praying Mom: An Interview with my mother, Mary.

For a special Mothers' Day episode, I invited my mother, Mary, to join me on the show. Along with Gracie and producer, John Butler, this is an episode that will touch your heart, inspire you, and demonstrate the importance of praying mothers. 

 

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Fridays with Pastor Jim Bachmann: "Do you feel insignificant?"

On this podcast, I like to include special features ...and one of those is a sermon a week from my pastor back in Nashville, Jim Bachmann. Although Gracie and I left Tennessee to move to Southwest Montana, Jim and I talk several times a week. Jim's been a HUGE part of my journey as a caregiver and as a Christian, and I felt my subscribers would also find his messages meaningful. 

This message is from May 3, 2020 and is titled: THE AMAZING KINGDOM OF GOD

For more information, visit www.stephensvalleychurch.com 

Gracie joins the show to share her recovery from COVID-19 and sings a few songs.

There's a reason Gracie's new CD is titled RESILIENT.  80+ operations, both legs amputated, multiple MRSA infections, pulmonary emboli, and then she gets the Corona virus. (not to mention being married to me for 34 years!)

But she's lived to tell about it ...and sing about it. 

Gracie joined me on the show, and we also performed a few songs LIVE.  Take a listen, share it with friends who need a bit of encouragement today! 

Find out more about Gracie's CD visit www.standingwithhope.com/resilient 

 

Caller says, "Wherever they are, meet them where they are ...it's easier than arguing!"

We love our callers, and Bill in VA offered some great insights from his journey caring for his father with dementia. In addition, Kerry from OH shared how much the show means to her and wanted to find the archives.

Hope for the Caregiver's podcast contains nearly 400 episodes in our library. We want to make it free to any who needs to connect...so, please consider being a patron today. For as little as $1 per month, you can help us continue to reach family caregivers!  Click here for more!

Have you ever helped someone else walk?  Click below to learn more

www.standingwithhope.com

Dr. Chris Jones (Chief of Staff Tri-Star Medical Center, Nashville) Discusses Elective Surgery, COVID-19, and Fear.

As the country begins the reopening process, many remain concerned about hospital visits and postponing surgery. As the Chief of Staff at a major urban hospital, Dr. Jones brings a strong understanding of the challenges facing medical staff, patients, and caregivers. In our discussion, he describes the measures he and his colleagues continue to take to keep patients, families, and staff safe in this "new normal' facing our country.

Dr. Christopher Jones specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology at Centennial Heart in Nashville, TN. For more information, please visit www.centennialheart.com.

 

 

• What is elective surgery?  Is it optional?  
• Will my loved be safe at the hospital?
• Can I visit?
• What is "Caregiver authority?
• How do we deal with the fear?

About Peter Rosenberger and HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER?

“How can you laugh given what you all live through!?”

Peter Rosenberger often hears that question when people learn of his 34+ year journey as a caregiver for his wife, Gracie, who lives with severe disabilities(80 operations & the amputation of both legs).Yet, Peter and Gracie draw hope from their deep faith which strengthens their hearts—and the couple brings a contagious inspiration that lightens weary hearts struggling with challenges.

 Sponsored by: Standing With Hope

Dr. Chuck Betters and MARKINC Ministries Tackle the Toughest of Issues ...To Point Others To Safety.

When Chuck and Sharon Betters learned of the son's tragic death twenty-five years ago, they had no idea how God will minister to them in such a brutal heartache  ...and then lead them into ministering to countless others.  They've assembled resources for hurting individuals, families, churches, and communities.  Just a few of the topics they address include:

• Post Abortion Guilt
• Infidelity
• Death
• Incest
• Abuse

Now, they've created an video-counseling service.  Safe, secure, and affordable, this Biblically-based counseling service can help those struggling with heartbreaking challenges who don't have access to counselors in their area ...or have lost their independence due to caregiving responsibilities. 

For more information visit:  www.Markinc.org or https://biblicalcounseling.online/

What Is Sustaining You As You Look at Hearbreaking Realities?

It's hard to look at the things we face as caregivers ...and now, as a nation. What sustains you when you look at painful circumstances?  What sustains when you daily struggle with harsh and brutal challenges.

I find it helpful to ask those who live with a lot of scars and painful things ...and yet live to laugh, sing, and LIVE despite those things. My go to person ...is my wife, Gracie. 

A friend heard this segment at the end of a recent show, and asked me to send it out as a stand alone podcast. Please share it with others. 

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