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The Session
by WVMC FM
A weekly conversation about issues facing the family and the church, hosted by Tom Russell from Heritage Christian Counseling Ministries, and Scott Saunders, General Manager of WVMC-FM in Mansfield, Ohio. Produced at WVMC-FM studios in Mansfield.
Episodes
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The Session: Celebrating Pastor's spouses
We just finished Pastor Appreciation Month. But what about Pastor's spouse? We examine Seven Things Pastors’ Wives Wish They Had Been Told Before They Became Pastors’ Wives. Seven Things Pastors’ Wives Wish They Had Been Told Before They Became Pastors’ Wives Thom S. Rainer April 6, 2013 I am...
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The Session: Pastor Appreciation
October is Pastor Appreciation Month, so Scott & Tom dive into five ways you can support your Pastor's family, based on an article by Billy Doidge Kilgore. The five points are pretty straight forward: 1. Temper unrealistic expectations 2. Prioritize a Pastoral support group 3. Support a…
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The Session: Celebration of Success, part 2
We are in Tom's wheelhouse for a couple of weeks, as we talk about one of his favorite topics, the celebration of success. It's important to celebrate success, whether it's a good grade on you child's quiz, an accomplishment at work, or growth in your Christian faith.
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The Celebration of Success, part 1
Welcome to Tom's wheelhouse! Tom can talk about the celebration of success and it's importance to the family all day long! But don't worry, this episode is much shorter than that.
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The Session: Sibling Rivalry-part the fourth!
It's our final (whew!) episode on sibling rivalry! You'll hear stories from Tom & Scott about their siblings and the rivalries that there were, and get expert advice from Dennis & Barbara Rainey. Here's the article our conversation centered around:...
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The Session: Sibling Rivalry, part 3
We continue our conversation about sibling rivalry from opposite perspectives - I (Scott) am an older brother, Tom a younger brother. See if you can relate to any of what we share today!
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The Session: Sibling Rivalry, Part 2
This week, we continue our conversation about sibling rivalry. The basis for our conversation is this article from our friends at Family Life Today. https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/parenting-challenges/attitude-problems/10-ideas-overcoming-sibling-rivalry/
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The Session: Sibling Rivalry, part 1
This week, we begin a conversation about sibling rivalry. The basis for our conversation is this article from our friends at Family Life Today. https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/parenting-challenges/attitude-problems/10-ideas-overcoming-sibling-rivalry/
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The Session: A conversation with Juvenile Court Judge Steve McKinley
This week, we welcome a very special guest, Juvenile Court Judge Steve McKinley! We discuss 3 basic topics. What's it like to be an ally to the children that come to your courtroom... what do you see that is troubling about the family in our area and in the country... plus what do you believe…
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The Session: The Family, part 4
Tom is back, and we conclude our series on the family as God intended it!
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The Session: Bullying
As Tom continues to recover from surgery, we dig into the archives for what has become a tradition for us on The Session as school starts - an episode on bullying.
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The Session: Grandparents!
I know Tom would appreciate your prayers as he recovers from emergency Gall Bladder surgery. While Tom recovers, we dive into the archive to celebrate Grandparents!
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The Session: The family, part 3
We didn't really start out to do this, but this week's conversation is about preparing your children to serve wound up focusing on this article: https://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=WA20G43&f=WU20G13
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The Session: The Family, part 2
Scott & Tom continue their discussion of the family. With so many groups calling for the dismantling of the traditional family, they felt it would be important to discuss God's perspective.
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The Session: The Family-1
The traditional family, as ordained by God, is under attack as never before. Organizations now yelling for national recognition, spurred on by a complicit anti-faith media, are giving these organizations air time and a voice. Over the next several weeks, we hope to remind you that God created the...
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The Session: Pets and Therapy, part 2
Ok, we admit it, Tom & Scott are dog people. Today we wrap up our discussion of pets and therapy. It's really amazing what we can learn from our pets about how to treat ourselves and one another, and learn a bit about how God loves us. The traits our pets demonstrate give us great insights.
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The Session: Pets in Therapy-1
After covering a really tough topic last week, we decided to take a trip to the lighter side, and talk about how pets can be useful in therapy. More specifically, how pets can be therapeutic for us. We admit up front that we are dog people, as Tom has dogs, and Scott has been around dogs more.…
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The Session: Suicide
This week, we tackle a tough topic. This is NOT one for little ears. But we try to offer information on suicide, and hope for the struggling with the power of God's Word.
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The Session: Tom is Back!
After a 3 week absence, Tom Russell returns to the studio with what may be the most honest and candid program he and Scott have ever done. God is faithful!
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The Session: 14 Strategies for better sleep, part 2
Scott & Tom conclude their discussion of sleep strategies this week...and then take a nap. Here's a link to the article! https://psychcentral.com/lib/14-strategies-for-sleeping-better/
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The Session: 14 Sleeping Strategies, part 1
Because Tom & Scott can NEVER finish something like this in one week, it will be continued next week!14 Strategies for Sleeping Better By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. https://psychcentral.com/lib/14-strategies-for-sleeping-better/
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The Session: Sleep Problems
This week, Scott & Tom begin a discussion of Sleep Problems. We stayed awake to record it, and we hope you will too! Christianity Today Our verse is Proverbs 3:24 “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet." What keeps us from having sweet sleep? We…
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The Session: Anxiety & Children
Our kids soak up everything we do like a giant sponge. How we respond to things like Coronavirus & quarantine & lock down and life's challenges is how they learn to respond to those issues in their lives. We talk about the impact our actions have on our kids this week on The Session. The basis…
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The Session: Anxiety & Quarantine
Read Isaiah 41:10 Psychology Today: A recent review of the psychological impact of quarantine reports that most studies of quarantined subjects observed effects such as confusion, anger, and post-traumatic stress symptoms, sometimes lasting even three years after the end of the quarantine. From...
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The Session: Biblical Motherhood, part 3
We took this week to finish our series honoring mom by wrapping up our discussion of 5 Five important characteristics of being a mother from Mummy it’s OK 1 – Be A Good Role Model You are the first person your child ever knows. They’ve been with you right from when their little life was created.…
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Surviving Teaching at Home Part 1
Because we can't ever get through a topic in one conversation, this is Part 1 of a short series about surviving having your kids at home during our "new normal".
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Surviving Schooling at Home Part 2
So how do you navigate having the kids at home? We talk more about Surviving teaching at home during these unusual days.
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Biblical Motherhood Part 1
So we wanted to begin honoring mom early this year! We didn't cover everything, so are our notes. Two Great Mothers of Scripture Mary Mary was Courageous She tells the angel Gabriel “Luke 1:38 Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the...
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The Session: Biblical Motherhood, Part 2
We continued celebrating mothers with Five important characteristics of being a mother from Mummy it’s OK We couldn't cover everything, so here's the full list . 1 – Be A Good Role Model You are the first person your child ever knows. They’ve been with you right from when their little life was...
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The Session: Parents guide to surviving school at home, part 1
With schools closed, parents, especially moms, have one more duty-teacher. We talk about navigating these new waters, and try to offer a word of encouragement - YOU CAN DO THIS! The idea is basic goal-setting, celebrating success, and taking one thing at a time. And give yourself permission to…
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The Session: Fear
It's a tough time, many of us are facing fears and anxiety and worry over our families, our jobs, our future. We try to tackle fear from a Biblical perspective. We define it, discuss it, and answer the ticklish question, "Is fear a sin?" We discuss an acronym for F.E.A.R., and promised to include...
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The Session: How to Break Cabin Fever, or "What do I do with the kids now?"
So social distancing is a real thing, and Scott and Tom practice it this week on The Session. From a safe distance, we talk about things you can do in our "new normal", with a bit of a focus on social media. It's ok to admit you're upset or concerned. I'm (Scott) recovering from gall bladder...
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The Session: The Celebration of Success
This week's show is at the heart of what Tom talks about a LOT. The importance of celebrating success with your spouse, your kids, your Pastor, your neighbor, your friends...well, you get the idea.
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The Session: 5 Most Important Issues Christian Families Face, part 2
We finish our discussion of the 5 Most Important Issues Christian Families face. Here's the link to the article. https://www.beliefnet.com/love-family/the-5-most-important-issues-christian-families-face.aspx If you have any suggestions for a topic, we would be glad to hear from you! Just email...
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The Session-The 5 Most Important Issues Christian Families Face, part 1
We dive into an article from beliefnet.com about the biggest issues facing Christian families, and some really bad banking puns... Click here to review the whole article: https://www.beliefnet.com/love-family/the-5-most-immportant-issues-christian-families-face.aspx
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The Session: Premarital Counseling, Part 2
Here are some of the notes I mentioned on this week's edition of "The Session": 5 Benefits of Premarital Counseling it builds communication skills, provides an opportunity to address issues, helps couples plan the future, lets couples absorb wisdom, and allows couples to discover new things about...
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The Session: Pre-marital Counseling, Part 1
"Love Month" continues with our unique perspective on Pre-Marital Counseling. Our focus is on 5 benefits of Premarital Counseling: 1. It builds communication skills 2. It provides an opportunity to address issues that you may or may not have know about your betrothed 3. It helps couples plan the...
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The Session: Unity in Marriage
We continue "Love Month" with a discussion of unity in marriage, with tips offered in an article by Dr. Chapman. He says unity in marriage is difficult to achieve because all people are self-centered by nature. We are, after all, sinners. But the Holy Spirit can help us. We talk about the...
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The Session: A Lifetime of Love, part 2
Scott & Tom conclude their discussion of Dr. Greg Smalley's article "Lifetime Love: Advice from Couples Who Made Marriage Last". Topics covered on this episode include the importance of humor, best friends & conflict resolution. Tom mentioned a facebook post about Kansas City Chiefs co-owner…
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The Session: Lifetime Love-1
We call February "Love Month". For obvious reasons. It helps Tom remember his anniversary. And since it's on Feb. 14, Tom says he has all of Hallmark helping him remember his special day! So we got an early jump on "Love Month", by starting a two-week series (hopefully) discussing an article by…
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The Session: Sanctity of Life-2
This concludes a two-part series on the Sanctity of Human Life. Our special guest is Amanda Clark, Executive Director of Richland Pregnancy Services. We reference a Sanctity of Life special we aired on WVMC called "Every Life Matters: The Truth About Down Syndrome". Here's the link to the audio…
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The Session: Sanctity of Life with special guest Melanie Miller of Ashland Pregnancy Care Center
This begins a two-part series on the Sanctity of Human Life. Part one begins with special guest Melanie Miller, Executive Director of the Ashland Pregnancy Care Center. We reference a Sanctity of Life special we aired on WVMC called "Every Life Matters: The Truth About Down Syndrome". Here's the...
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The Session: New Year's Resolutions & Goal Setting
This week, we talk about an article Scott saw on Richland Source about a small group sitting in a coffee shop, talking about their hopes for the new year. Scott & Tom talk about the usefullness of a New Year's Resolution versus the objectivity of goal setting, and which would be better for...
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The Session: The KIDS!
Ok, so we are on a break this week, so we turned the microphone on Tom's kids. They talk about growing up a Russell, and share funny stories and memories about family outings, traditions, and how to make money doing chores!
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The Session: Christmas family traditions
On this episode of The Session, Scott and Tom talk about the importance of family traditions, with the traditions mentioned on WVMC's facebook page. Your thoughts are always welcome too, just reach out to [email protected]! Merry Christmas!
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The Session: Dealing with Grief During the Holidays
Tom and Scott both have lost friends this year. Processing that grief during the holidays can be difficult. They talk about that today. How to get through this tough time when it's the first Christmas without mom, without your spouse, without that friend.
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The Session: Christmas Gifts That Last
Let's face it. Wrapping paper won't survive the kids Christmas Day. The tree gets put away. Presents are used, lost, broken, or don't last. But there are Christmas gifts that last forever. Tom and Scott review them today on The Session.
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The Session-PTSD, Part 2
Tom & Scott conclude their discussion of PTSD with a review of 8 steps to recover from PTSD from June Hunt, founder of Hope for Your Heart Mininstry, and an authority on PTSD. We're open to your thoughts and suggestions for future podcasts! Just email [email protected]!
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The Session: Happy Thanksgiving!
This week, we take a look back at the history of Thanksgiving, all the way back to 1621! We also discuss the importance of family traditions, and how holidays like Thanksgiving can help establish new traditions, or reinforce existing ones. No matter how you celebrate, we wish you a safe and happy...
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The Session: Stories of Hope, part 2
In this episode, we get more practical about the hope we have in Jesus. We look at Scriptural examples of hope, and Scott opens up about a struggle he's had now that he's turned 60. It's one of the most real and open shows we have done in a while. We "hope" you like it! Please email us if you…
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A weekly conversation about issues facing the family and the church, hosted by Tom Russell from Heritage Christian Counseling Ministries, and Scott Saunders, General Manager of WVMC-FM in Mansfield, Ohio. Produced at WVMC-FM studios in Mansfield.
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