46: What One Dad Learned About Addiction, Recovery and the Family’s Role in It With Dave Robbins
According to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly 20 million Americans ages 12 and older battle a substance use disorder. The effects range from deteriorating one’s physical health, to impairing mental functioning and damaging the overall spirit
Pandemic field guide for parents
By Kelly Rodriguez, LMFT– During times of change and uncertainty, we try to nurture and help our children feel safe. We want to provide answers to their questions and teach them how to face tough situations. However, in recent days we’ve
Community: Designed for everything in between
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three here. Between the lines Read what Scripture says in Acts 2. Beyond the surface In Acts 2, we read about the growth of the church. “Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together
Making the most of social distancing
You’re probably very familiar with social distancing by now. The practice has recently gained momentum in an effort to slow the worldwide spread of COVID-19, which is now present in 187 countries and territories around the globe, according to the
5 things to consider if you’re new to working from home
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended life for literally billions of people across the world, confronting nearly every industry with a litany of decisions that might’ve seemed incomprehensible just three months ago. Many employers have adopted work-from-home policies as stopgap measures so
45: Why This Business Executive Chooses to Do Good With the Salvation Army With Craig Darian
What motivates a person to “do good” and why would one choose to do so alongside The Salvation Army? That’s what Craig Darian is sharing on today’s episode. Craig is a longtime executive, producer and businessman in the entertainment industry who has
How people are showing great kindness in crisis
“No man is an island,” 16th century English scholar and poet John Donne once wrote. And now the coronavirus has made that more true than ever. If there’s anything positive from this worldwide scourge of a virus, perhaps it’s that we
10 good news stories to read today
It’s hard to escape the news these days—news that can feel heavy, dark and uncertain as the coronavirus outbreak spreads throughout the world. But there are good headlines too, from promising medical trials to recovered patients and reopenings in other
Community: Celebrating seasons of joy
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Read part two here. Behind the scenes Read what Scripture says in Luke 1. Beyond the surface Have you ever been so excited about something that you just had to share it with someone else? Perhaps
How to show kindness in turbulent times
We’re living in turbulent times. COVID-19 has taken the world by storm—according to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are now more than 150,000 cases globally. As these numbers grew to what they are today, so did the panic, fear and
10 podcast episodes to catch up on this week
If you’re home this week, self-isolating and helping to “flatten the curve,” here’s 10 episodes of the Do Gooders Podcast to help you use this “hard break” to find joy, define your core values, learn more about The Salvation Army’s
44: Why We Should Avoid Those Common Christian Clichés and What to Say Instead With Shane Pruitt
You’ve seen the mugs, the t-shirts, the screensavers… “Follow your heart” “Believe in yourself” You may have even had someone say something to the effect of: “God won’t give you more than you can handle” or “God just wants me to be happy.” But