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Heart of the Matter Radio Podcast

Jan 26, 2023

I recently took my granddaughter to the park. I enjoyed watching as she threw herself into making friends and enjoying the equipment. She was peaceful.

Unfortunately, that freedom and peace she felt disappears as we get older. All kinds of thoughts crowd our mind. We worry about what people think of us and wonder how we...


Jan 19, 2023

Last week we discussed how to handle tough conversations with your children. This week, we are going to expand. Think about what your kids will say about you after you are gone. What are your actions communicating? 

My guest was Gwyen McCaslin, licensed counselor and dear friend. She overflows with grace and wisdom.


Jan 12, 2023

We've all put away our Christmas decorations (or most of us), and the New Year has begun. Now we must dust off those problems that came up during the year, or perhaps tough items we must discuss. Having that hard conversation with your children is nasty. I'd rather talk to my friend, my husband or even the cat...


Jan 5, 2023

When my daughter was abot three years old, we took down our real Christmas tree during her nap. When she woke, she saw it outside and she said, "Christmas tree, come back."

That made me sad.

I hate taking down the Christmas decorations. The house seems so bare and cold.

My guest this week is Dr. Michelle Bengstrom....