Fireside Talk Radio

Anna and Cathy talk family stories, hilarious history, and architecture on this episode. How do we hand down family values from the air-conditioned comfort of our cars? Can a tour of your hometown convey tons of fun history so your kids do better in their school work? Do the bricks on your house or the furniture inside tell their own stories? You bet!

Take a stroll down memory lane. Help yourself to a little drive-through education. If you're tapping your nails in anticipation of school opening back up, don't miss this chance to teach your children some life-changing lessons packages as pure fun.

Deb Butterfield joins Cathy to talk frankly about what it means to forgive someone who has sexually abused your daughter. And what forgiveness is NOT.

What will your life look like now? Will your daughter forgive you? Has God forgotten you? Will your brain ever un-fog? Who can you trust?

Deb includes practical tips for maintaining some kind of normalcy in crisis. She tenderly encourages us to know our families can heal. In fact, she and Cathy even laugh--yes, laugh--throughout this gentle conversation filled with comfort for the broken-hearted mom still reeling from the trauma. If you think life will never be the same, listen in now as Deb describes healed lives and what hope looks like after sexual abuse.

Author, editor, and friend, Deb Butterfield joins Cathy to share her personal story of discovering someone she loved had been sexually abusing her daughter. Over twenty years ago, the worst nightmare a mother can imagine unfolded in Deb's life. This warrior-hearted woman discovered the unthinkable.

A strong believer and military veteran, Deb explores the emotions a woman feels in the worst trauma a family can experience. She offers understanding to the rest of us as she answers important questions. How can a mom miss the signs? What should Christian friends say--or not say? When does the pain subside? If you or someone you know is experiencing this kind of trauma, you don't want to miss this information-packed episode!

Anna joins Cathy to talk about the "other verses" of some of their favorite patriotic hymns. If you ever wondered if American patriots loved God over the centuries tune in for this lively discussion. Not only that, Anna throws in some of her trademark creative tips for inspiring kids to love God and country. In a world that seems to be falling apart because people can't agree, Cathy and Anna find highlight the Biblical ideas that bind Americans together. Don't miss this tribute to the faith of our Fathers.

Educator and co-host Anna Krafve Pierce joins Cathy to talk about being fearless in the face of failure. True Grit isn’t about being extra brave or stubborn. Okay, maybe it’s a little bit of raw stubbornness. But, really true grit is about being fearless in the face of failure. How do we teach our children to get back up when they fall down?

Whether its potty training toddlers or standing up for what is right, we all need a little fearlessness to face down our momentary challenges. Life demands true grit out of all of us along the way. If you're wondering how to process all that's happening on our culture, you're going to love what Anna shares about inspiring true grit in our kids everyday.

Dr. Stan Ward joins Cathy to offer some practical advice from his own experience with managing home, work, and caregiving, all simultaneously.

Many people think burn-out is a work thing, but, um, there’s more to the story. So, how do we refuel our hearts when burn-out strikes? If you’re sputtering for air, Stan points out there’s no shame in burn-out.

Stan gives great advice from his own personal experience with burn-out. Plus, he comes at it from a scientific, data-driven perspective because the guy's , well, really smart. Don't miss this episode for the encouragement we all really need to restore our joy!

You could say Dr. Stan Ward is an accidental expert on burn-out. “When our school receptionist met me with a worried look as I came to work, I knew something was wrong,” he writes in an article for Crosswalk, “‘Stan, Mindy's been in an accident.’” Stan joins Cathy to talk about how life as he knew it came to a crashing halt. Soon, he was caring for their two young daughters, making meals, doing laundry, working full time, finishing his doctorate, and going to therapy with his beloved wife. Phew!

Stan shares about beating burn out from his personal experience. If life's got you running ragged, you don't want to miss this!

Paula Silva joins Cathy to talk about how we can be there for sisters who face domestic violence.She offers us lots of practical wisdom, including how we can make the church a safe place for folks to get help. Paula has made it her mission to help churches educate themselves, but she'll tell you it's God doing all the work! If you love your church and want to start a healthy conversation on this difficult topic, you'll love what Paula shares. Don't miss this information-packed episode with one of the nation's leading authorities on the subject of domestic violence, especially in the church.

National expert on domestic violence Paula Silva joins Cathy to talk about what we need to know to be alert. She includes a chilling reaction by her pastor when she shared with him about the domestic violence she experienced in her home. There is a warning in her story for all of us who love God and love His Church.

How can we be on guard against domestic violence—the silent attack—especially in the church pews? Paula’s story informs us on how to help those who need to break free.

For Mother's Day, Cathy and her daughter, Anna Krafve Pierce, get together to talk about how hospitable hearts bless everyone! All women struggle with feeling unworthy. We hear this over and over in interviews with amazing successful women who’ve conquered tons of stuff. So how do we offer our own hearts the same kind of welcome we want to give others? By welcoming others into our hearts and lives.

Our children become more confident when they see the value God puts on all people. Anna gets really practical about how that looks in our daily lives, especially when friendships don't work out the way we expected. She even includes games and hilarious questions to teach your teenagers so they can start up great conversations, like, what to ask your prom date! Listen in now!