"Soaring In Health & Wellness"

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we ask the question: Is suicide an unforgivable sin? Joining us for the discussion is Pastor Dan Stevens. During the conversation, I reference the book Grace for the Afflicted by Dr. Matthew Stanford. Dr. Stanford begins his chapter by noting that suicide is a subject that often provokes fear, shame, and sadness. Some people describe suicide as “a selfish act” or “a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” However, Dr. Stanford explains that these statements can wrongly imply that suicide is always a rational and carefully reasoned decision to end one’s life.  Support the show

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, Dr. Stephen Givens, Michael Moore and I continue our discussion on positive coping strategies in dealing with stress.  Dr. Givens discusses what human beings need:  1) Eating, 2) Sleeping, 3) Exercise, and 4) Connection.  If you or you know a family member or friend who is going through some difficult times please share this episode as well as part 1 with them.Support the show

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, I sit down with Michael Moore and Dr. Stephen Givens and discuss productive (positive) and counter-productive (negative) coping strategies in dealing with stress.  Michael Moore, MED, LPCC has served as a minister in the Church of Christ for the past 25 years.  He has been a Licensed Professional Counselor for the past 14 years.  Dr. Stephen Givens is a Nationally Certified Addictions Counselor and has a passion on for Christian Counseling. Dr. Givens and Mr. Moore are co-owners of the Counseling and Wellness Center Ohio.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode I discussed the ramifications of stress.  Studies have shown that 40% of deaths and 70% of diseases in the United States are related, in whole or in part , to stress (A.Mokdad et.Al., "Actural Causes of Death in the United States, 2000, "Journal of the American Medical Association 2004)."  Dr. Huber mentioned in the previous episode a list of illness related to chronic stress includes heart disease, diabetes, cancer, headaches, ulcers, lower back pain, depression and the common cold.  The increases in rates of suicide, homicide, hate crimes, alcohol and drug abuse, and domestic violence across the United States are additional symptoms of a nation under stress (source: "Health the Basics", by Rebecca Donatelle).Support the show

Send us Fan MailOn today's program, Dr. Huber and I discuss stress and managing stress.  Dr. Fritz Huber has authored several text books including "Essentials of Physical Activity" which is in its 6th. edition. Dr. Huber has served in the past as Chair of the Health, Leisure, and Sports Sciences Department at Oral Roberts University for approximately 21 years.   Support the show

Send us Fan MailMy guest on today's episode is my brother David Wells.  David and I discuss the issue of "bullying."  David has worked the school systems talking to students about the effects of bullying.  David currently lives outside Nashville with his wife and family.  This episode was recorded and published 08/2019.Support the show