#127 - Importance of Faith

Dr. Bill Kriva and Dr. Rick Barrows discuss how to cope with life's significant challenges, both personal and professional, by shifting one's perspective to one of gratitude and praise. Dr. Kriva shares his personal story of feeling burned out and despondent while dealing with his parents' dementia, his daughter's severe anxiety, and a demanding chiropractic practice. He credits a conversation with Dr. Barrows and a book called Power and Praise by Merlin Carruthers for changing his life. Dr. Barrows' advice was to praise God not just for the good things, but also for the things perceived as bad, trusting that they are part of a greater plan. Dr. Kriva recounts how he followed this advice, and a prayer of thanksgiving for his daughter's struggles marked a turning point, leading to her recovery. Dr. Barrows shares his own story of dealing with Parkinson's disease, a condition his father also had, and emphasizes that only through praising God for his challenges has he been able to cope and continue to find purpose. They conclude by encouraging listeners to adopt this tool of praise and gratitude to find peace, healing, and hope amidst life's inevitable difficulties.Timestamped Breakdown:0:08 - Dr. Kriva introduces Dr. Rick Barrows and the topic of dealing with life's challenges.1:40 - Dr. Kriva shares his personal story of dealing with his parents' dementia, his daughter's debilitating anxiety, and the stress of his practice.3:44 - Dr. Barrows begins by acknowledging Dr. Kriva's initial reluctance to hear his advice.4:32 - Dr. Barrows explains his core philosophy: you must praise God for the things you perceive as bad, not just the good, because they are part of a larger plan.8:33 - Dr. Kriva mentions the book Dr. Barrows recommended, Power and Praise by Merlin Carruthers.9:10 - Dr. Kriva recounts reading the book, initially feeling angry, but ultimately deciding to follow the advice.10:18 - Dr. Kriva describes the turning point: a prayer of thanksgiving for his daughter's affliction, after which her condition improved and her life turned around.12:43 - Dr. Barrows shares his personal story of being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a condition his father also had, while he was still practicing.16:00 - Dr. Barrows emphasizes that he gets through each day by praising God for the condition, believing it serves a greater purpose that he may not fully understand.19:23 - Dr. Kriva praises Dr. Barrows for living his faith and hopes his story will impact listeners.21:20 - Dr. Barrows concludes by relating his story to Jesus's sacrifice, underscoring the power of God's plan even through immense suffering.23:22 - Dr. Kriva closes the podcast by reinforcing the message of being thankful for all things, including challenges, as a tool for healing and finding hope