Hospice is Not What You Think It Is

In this episode of the Lifestyle.org Podcast, host Roy Ice sits down with the talented and Grammy award-winning artist Sandi Patty and her husband, Don Peslis. Having appeared on the show multiple times in the past, Sandi is no stranger to the Lifestyle audience. During their conversation, they touch on various topics including their recent move back to Indiana, their beloved grandchildren, hospice and the recent passing of Sandi’s mother. Tune in to hear this heartfelt conversation with one of music’s greats and gain insight into their personal lives and experiences.

Lifestyle #3205

More is Possible with Wendy Yost

Grief is a response to the loss of someone or something important to our lives. It is a difficult feeling to endure, but one we must all face in our lives. Join us today as we discuss this natural part of our life and learn to navigate it together with grief educator and multi-published author, Wendy Yost.

Lifestyle #3206

Just Show Up with Martha, Gary & Bailey Wade

Martha Nix Wade has had tremendous success as a former child actress, co-starring in such shows as The Waltons, Days of Our Lives, and many others. But while Martha’s life appeared to be picture perfect, she was suffering years of abuse and then would have to face a new tragedy in her adulthood. Join Martha, her husband, and daughter today as they tell their moving story of loss and hope.

Lifestyle #3203

Get Unrealistic with Debleaire and Gianna Snell

You may recognize Pastor Debleaire Snell from the ABC network 2022 Easter Special, A Living Hope. As the senior pastor of the Oakwood University Church, director of Breath of Life TV Ministries, and author of the book, Get Unrealistic, he and his wife, Gianna, have had to grapple with transitions and the multiple heartaches that real life has thrown at them. Be inspired as you hear how they find hope amongst repeated tragedies.

Lifestyle #3001

Transitions

Some have suggested that life is a little more than a series of transitions from childhood to adulthood, from single to married, unemployed to employed, and sometimes back to unemployed. You get the idea. Every change represents a transition. Today we’re talking about transitions with our guest, Roy Ice. Free Offer: 10 Ways to Embrace Change Offer Code: CHANGE-O-401 Offer Description: 10 Ways to Embrace Change article

Lifestyle #2918

Mental Health

Actor Todd Bridges is joining us today talking about suicide, a really serious topic that affects people of all walks of life.  He shares how the loss of many friends to suicide has affected his life and how he’s dealt with his grief to recover from his losses.  This episode covers warning signs to look for and the common thread of suicide. Free Offer: CareNotes pamphlet “Understanding Thoughts of Suicide and Self-Harm” Offer Code: HARM-T-F-401 Offer Description: The impulse to harm oneself is not confined to one demographic. It can affect absolutely anyone at any time. The emotional and psychological distress that leads to such thoughts aren’t easily understood—by the one suffering them, nor by those who want to help. This CareNotes is a good read for both parties. It identifies some of the reasons one would consider suicide or self-injury; and it offers solid guidance to those reaching out for help and trusted resources that can provide that help.

Lifestyle #2916

The Sixth Stage Of Grief

David Kessler is a world-renowned grief and trauma expert and author of the new book Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief.  He joins us today, not as an author and grief expert but as a father who lost his 21 year old son, David, to sudden death.  He shares his heartbreaking journey of his devastating loss and discusses the sixth stage of grief. Also joining us is musician, Michelle Weitz, a grieving mother who has been coping with the loss of her daughter, Lacey, to an accidental opioid overdose.  Lacey started drugs in high school and struggled for years to overcome her drug addiction.  Michelle shares her story and Lacey’s legacy. Free Offer: Touch P oints pamphlet “How to Survive the Loss of a Loved One” Offer Code: LOSS-T-F-401 Offer Description: When death strikes a loved one, sadness, guilt, and grief often affect those left. What is an appropriate response? This tract brings answers to this tough question. It teaches that anger can be normal and should be dealt with correctly. Crying is okay. Sharing your grief is usually helpful. This tract is filled with stories and principles from the author’s own experiences with loss, and from the Bible. The reader will be given a road map to work through their grief.

Lifestyle #2804

Healing Your Heart

Grief. It comes in all colors, shapes, and sizes; from the death of a loved one to the pain of divorce, or even the loss of a job. Sooner or later, everyone experiences it. But how do you move on? Our expert guest, David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost authorities on grief and author of several books, including The Needs of the Dying and On Grief and Grieving, interviews Mike and Pam Tucker. They are here to tell us that there is hope beyond the hurt and the heart can truly heal.   Free Offer: Jesus Your Heart’s Desire by Mike Tucker Offer Code: JYHD-P-F-401 Offer Description: Our hearts tell us that we need something more – something solid to hold on to when life threatens to overwhelm us.

Lifestyle #2714

Loss Of A Spouse

How do you recover when you lose your spouse?  Our executive producer Mike Tucker lost his wife of 40 years, Gayle Tucker, co-host of Lifestyle Magazine, and he shares his odyssey in grief over the course of the following year.   Free Offer: Touch Points pamphlet “How to Survive the Loss of a Loved One” Offer Code: LOSS-T-F-401 Offer Description: When death strikes a loved one, sadness, guilt, and grief often affect those left. What is an appropriate response? This tract brings answers to this tough question. It teaches that anger can be normal and should be dealt with correctly. Crying is okay. Sharing your grief is usually helpful. This tract is filled with stories and principles from the author’s own experiences with loss, and from the Bible. The reader will be given a road map to work through their grief.

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