Coffee Talk with Soy

Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain power and control over an intimate partner. Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together or who are dating. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels but most importantly domestic violence can end.  Listen to our show and began fighting back.

Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) raises public attention for Lymphoma and will hold a Lymphomathon April 28, 2012 at the Wesleyan School in Norcross, Georgia.  According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that there will be 65,980 new cases of Lymphoma in the United States. While other cancers have shown a decline, Lymphoma is on the rise, but with early diagnosis it is often a very treatable cancer with good prognosis.  Help Soy raise awareness and join the fight against cancer by making a contribution and supporting the walk at the link below.  http://www.lymphomathon.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1001834&lis=1&kntae1001834=F012CADCD61A411F8F9B2EECA9E5F635&supId=276017885

Do you have a friend who is hopeless at budgeting and you’re constantly lending him/her money?  Do you have a spouse or child that parties all night and you have telephoned their boss to call in sick for them instead of making them do it themselves?  Do you constantly find yourself completing your child’s homework assignment because they don't understand or have waited until the last minute?  Do you ignore the inappropriate behavior of a spouse, child or friend and make excuses for them?  Are you the older sibling protecting your younger sibling, hence not allowing them to stand up for themselves?  If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, you could very well be "The Enabler"  This show explains how.

They say integrity is the thing you do when no one is looking.  Despite what the media reports I believe there are millions of people out there doing good deeds and trying to make a difference in the lives of others. Specifically our children. They are our future and the men and women that dedicate themselves to teaching, loving and guiding our children should be commend for working with children and building better tomorrows.  They are sending a message.

A woman scorned is a woman who has loved and given all that she has to a man who has not loved her in return.  For his love she has sacrificed her family, her children, her career, her health, her friends, her sanity, her peace, her mind, her heart and her soul. For his love, she has given all that she can give only to learn that she has been deceived and rejected.  An awesome interiview and show definitely worth listening to.

Submission is a subject that is rarely discussed.  Changes in society and changes in values are in part to blame for the topic being considered somewhat out of bounds today. Moreover, the feminist movement went to great lengths to suggest that submission was an outdated practice that is no longer germane to modern marriages. The foregoing notwithstanding, learning about submission in marriage is equal to rediscovering a fundamental Christian teaching that may quite possibly impact the way you conduct yourself in your marriage and alleviate a lot of common issues that lead to divorce today.  The word "Submissive" over time has become misconstrued as a means of considering women inferior, removing a variety of their privileges, and also greatly hampering their ability to be self determining. This is not only unnecessary but also unscriptural. It's very important to understand the difference between submissive and control.

Do you know that speaking respectfully to others is not just about lowering your voice and changing your tone?  It also includes your ability to think before you speak and choosing the right words to express yourself.  Tune in as we learn how to bridge the gap of misunderstandings and miscommunications.

Most of us grow up adopting the language spoken by our parents, which ultimately becomes our native language.  Additional languages that we desire to speak or learn requires a little more difficutly in understanding.  Love languages operate just the same.  Listen to the show and learn your love language.

Do you find yourself confused in your relationship?  Do you understand your partner’s expectations of you?  Are you confident that you understand and are meeting the needs and desires of your partner?  Do you understand what separates the two of you and have the two of you identified what brings you together?  What are your challenges? What are your strengths?  What are your weaknesses? What are your roles in your relationship?  Join the show and hear from our audience.  Guests: Kenny Pugh, relationship strategist and author of "Can You Do It Standing Up?"

Communication is the activity of conveying information and is integral for any relationship, be it at home, with friends, or at work.  Research has shown consistently that a deficiency in this skill can absolutely ruin relationships.  The foundation of solid interpersonal skills is not just making yourself heard but also involves an understanding of where other people are coming from.  The communication process is ultimately effective once the receiver has understood the message of the sender.  Sounds easy, huh?  If not, what are your communication barriers?