Alternatives Podcast

Craig Marshall is our guest for today and we are having a conversation about counseling! Craig is the pastor of a local church and is one of our biggest supporters and encouragers. He shares the importance of counseling and what counseling truly is. This is a topic that can sometimes be awkward to discuss, but we're hoping that our conversation with Craig will remove the stigma and make it seem less intimidating.

Today's episode is all about finances! We are sharing ways that you can create a budget and get out of debt. Our guests are Jeff and Kelli Warren. They are husband and wife and teach Financial Peace University. They are some of the coolest people we know and go on all of their adventures without taking on debt. Getting your finances on track is a great resolution for the new year and we hope that this episode will share some practical steps for changing your money habits in 2020.

2020 is just around the corner and we wanted to have a conversation about resolutions and setting goals! Our guest is Jeremy Johnson and he talks about the importance of asking, "Why?" when setting goals. It is so hard to stay on track, when you don't care about the goal and asking the why allows you to truly set goals you want to achieve.

This week, we are sharing holiday tips for the family on a limited income. The holidays can be expensive and it is so easy to overspend! We are talking all things Christmas with our friend, Ashley Fletcher. Ashley shares insight on traditions, hosting, gift giving, and even traveling. If you are single budgeting for one person or a large family budgeting for ten, Ashley's tips will be helpful this season!

Today, our guest is Stephanie Minnick and we are talking about navigating the holidays while single! Steph shares some of the struggles and joys of being single as well as some fun things to do with friends during the holidays, if you are single. She also shares ways you can include your single friends this holiday season. If you are single, dating, engaged, or married, we promise you will learn something from Stephanie!

Karen, our STI Coordinator is back with us and we are talking about options for the couple that doesn't want to go on the pill! Birth control can be such a tricky thing to figure out. We know that many people are on the pill, but we also know that it's not right for everyone. If you have ever wondered if there is another option, this episode is for you! We hope this is a tool for you as you are evaluating all of your options and deciding what the best form of contraception is for you!

Maya was an accomplished student and standout athlete at USD. Her life suddenly changed when she found out she was pregnant. She learned how to make the most out of the situation and see it as a blessing. Here at AMC, we know that everyone will have circumstances in their life that are not going as planned. Maya is an incredible woman and we know you will be challenged by her tenacity!

Our special guest for today is Gunnar Hanson, also known as the Seal Pastor! However, Gunnar is not talking about his career as a Seal or Pastor. He is sharing his abortion story. We hope Gunnar's experience will encourage you to open up about your previous hurts and find freedom from them!

Today, we are chatting with Christina Mitchell! We are talking about being intentional in dating, specifically with our money. Christina shares her wisdom for couples in all seasons of relationships. We learned so many great things from her and know you will too!

Our special guest for today's episode is Sarah Lanza, the director of the Adoption Center of San Diego. Sarah is passionate about helping women in unplanned pregnancies as well as helping adoptive parents complete their family. Today, she talks about the stigma around adoption and the many couples that are waiting to adopt a baby.

Click here to learn more about the Adoption Center of San Diego!