In this episode of About the Author, Paul and Jeannette Savage share their primary principles for navigating and recovering from divorce well. Paul emphasizes forgiveness; not just toward your ex-spouse, but towards yourself for any part you may have played in the relationship ending. Jeannette explains that therapy can make an enormous impact on how (and if) you move into new relationships and how to protect your kids during the process of co-parenting.

Paul and Jeannette Savage are a Colorado-based couple with a blended family of five adult children and five grandchildren. Despite their grown children, they actively maintain family ties through monthly gatherings and childcare. Jeannette is a seasoned medical professional with 20+ years of experience and has led women’s groups at their church while Paul, a veteran of 35 years in industrial sales, coaches men in recovery. They are authors of the new book, Blended: Navigating the Challenges and Joys of a Stepfamily. To find out more about the Savage family, visit their website: blendedbook.org

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In this episode of About the Author, Paul and Jeannette Savage open up about the real-life experiences that inspired their book, Blended: Navigating the Challenges and Joys of a Stepfamily. Reflecting on 16 years of marriage, they candidly share the highs and lows of uniting their families, offering valuable insights for anyone on a similar journey. Tune in for an intimate conversation that just might change the way you approach your own blended family, and discover why their book is a must-read for navigating the complexities and rewards of stepfamily life.

Paul and Jeannette Savage are a Colorado-based couple with a blended family of five adult children and five grandchildren. Despite their grown children, they actively maintain family ties through monthly gatherings and childcare. Jeannette is a seasoned medical professional with 20+ years of experience and has led women’s groups at their church while Paul, a veteran of 35 years in industrial sales, coaches men in recovery. They are authors of the new book, Blended: Navigating the Challenges and Joys of a Stepfamily. To find out more about the Savage family, visit their website: blendedbook.org

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In this episode of About the Author, Melinda speaks directly to the church about engaging with the LGBTQ community. She reminds listeners that Jesus’ primary goal during his earthly ministry was the reconciliation of hearts to God the Father, a task to which every Christ-follower has been called. With kindness and sincerity, Melinda challenges believers to check their own hearts and bring them back into alignment with God.

Melinda Patrick is the author of The Daring Rescue: Joining Jesus Christ in His Pursuit of Your LGBTQ Identified Child’s Heart, host of the podcast The Bridge Between Us, and a powerful, relatable speaker. With empathy, honesty, and a focus on biblical truth, Melinda shares how parents can see their LGBTQ-identifying child through the eyes of God and love them well while maintaining a healthy relationship as they travel their journey. To find out more about Melinda, visit her website: https://melindapatrick.org/

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In this episode of About The Author, Melinda gets candid about how her shortcomings came to the surface following her daughter’s coming out. She reveals that once she let her guard down and allowed the Holy Spirit to work, she found peace and freedom in the knowledge that it’s not her responsibility to change her daughter - just to love her and trust that Jesus is pursuing her heart. 

Melinda Patrick is the author of The Daring Rescue: Joining Jesus Christ in His Pursuit of Your LGBTQ Identified Child’s Heart, host of the podcast The Bridge Between Us, and a powerful, relatable speaker. With empathy, honesty, and a focus on biblical truth, Melinda shares how parents can see their LGBTQ-identifying child through the eyes of God and love them well while maintaining a healthy relationship as they travel their journey. To find out more about Melinda, visit her website: https://melindapatrick.org/

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In this episode of About the Author, Melinda shares what she would change about her reaction to her daughter’s coming out and unveils the three principles that enable readers to co-labor with Jesus as He works in their child’s life.

Melinda Patrick is the author of The Daring Rescue: Joining Jesus Christ in His Pursuit of Your LGBTQ Identified Child’s Heart, host of the podcast The Bridge Between Us, and a powerful, relatable speaker. With empathy, honesty, and a focus on biblical truth, Melinda shares how parents can see their LGBTQ-identifying child through the eyes of God and love them well while maintaining a healthy relationship as they travel their journey. To find out more about Melinda, visit her website: https://melindapatrick.org/

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As a Director of Parent Support for His Wonderful Works since 2013 and host of award-winning podcast, The Bridge Between Us, Melinda Patrick ministers to lots of families with children and loved ones who have embraced the LGBTQ identity. Along with meeting one- on-one, Melinda speaks life into the lives of many families through radio, TV, podcast interviews, and guest blogging. She serves on the board of directors for Restored Hope Network and is an international speaker for family conferences, church ministry events, and parent groups. Melinda equips families and the church to love well.

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On today’s show, Mona is joined by Producer Lisbeth. Mona will answer some questions of some topics that she covers in her book, Hellbent and Heavenward. 

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Prisons are constructed of walls. Self-made prison walls are built upon lies. The four primary lies that Mona discusses on the show today are:

1)  Perfection

2)  Punishment

3)  Performance

4)  Permanence

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Have you ever experienced a physical sensation in your gut when you were asked to do something that crossed the line of your ethics? Or when you found yourself in a situation that caused you emotional harm in the past? If so, this is an innate intuition or gut feeling, and if you have ignored it in the past, it may have led to undesirable circumstances. Gut feelings are different from emotions. It’s a “knowing” sometimes from an unknown source, whom I believe is God giving us a sign -“Don’t go there, or “Yes, this is correct, keep going.”

Trusting your gut will be the topic of this edition of Breaking Free with Mona Rosene.

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Mona Rosene is the author of Hellbent and Heavenward: Break Free from Lies and Live Loved.  She currently resides in Colorado where she finds peace in the mountains. She enjoys hiking, biking, and snowboarding, and when she’s not on top of a mountain, you can find her about 100 feet below sea level...scuba diving. 

She enjoys giving back by volunteering with a 12-step program and in guest services at her church. It is her dream to speak to the masses sharing the experience, strength, and hope she has gained through this journey of breaking free and living loved! 

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