Here We Are So Here We Go

Pastor Mark interviews Dr. Joshua Coleman (www.drjoshuacoleman.com), author of Rules of Estrangement and When Parents Hurt about the growing epidemic of estrangement where adult children are "divorcing" their parents.  What is estrangement?  Why is is happening in such growing numbers today?  What can parents do that face this reality?  

Brian Siewert, our Ministries Director, and his wife Celia were traveling to visit their daughter and son-in-law in Germany and while in Rome where they were spending a few days before going to Germany, Celia was injured while riding a scooter.  The post from Brian reads as follows..."Celia suffered a "fractured liver" and was bleeding internally into her stomach cavity.  It is a very serious injury that has taken many lives.  The last couple of days have been waiting and continued exams to see if the bleeding would stop or if surgery would become necessary.  She is right on the verge."  Please listen to this episode, join me in praying for Celia to be protected and healed and if the Lord moves you to provide financial assistance you can do that through the support tab or by sending a check to Faith At Home Ministries, (Memo - For Brian and Celia) 37483 Deer Ridge Drive, Crosslake, MN 56442.  Thank you.  

Can you believe how many "wellness" plans, pills, programs and books there are today?  And the amount of money American's spend trying to get well and stay well is astronomical.  So, clearly no one has really figured it out because more and more wellness options are being published and produced everyday yet in this episode Pastor Mark is going to take us through one of his favorite passages where Jesus reveals the one true path to wellness.   

Pastor Mark is back!  In this new episode, which launches his fall, 2021, series of podcasts Pastor Mark openly shares what it means when we say, "It's Ok Not To Be Ok" and some practical steps when can take to ask, assess, address and refresh when we are not ok.  

Mark Holmen talks with Wayne Rice about how to bridge the mile gap with your grandkids.  Wayne Rice is a parenting and youth ministry expert, lover of bluegrass music, prolific author and most importantly a grandpa five times over.  Wayne and Mark discuss how to turn the excuses and obstacles of long-distant grand parenting into OPPORTUNITIES.  More information about Wayne's pioneering work with the Legacy Coalition or ordering his latest book called "Long-Distance Grandparenting"  can be found at www.legacycoalition.com 

Followership requires imitation and the law of imitation can be seen everywhere.  We are all imitating someone, the question becomes who are we imitating?  This episode will look into the habits required to be better imitators of Jesus.  

Most of us know someone who has been deeply hurt by church, or have been so wounded ourselves.  Pastor Mark speaks from the heart to the hearts of this who have been damaged by the church.  Listen in if you feel you want to stay away from church, if you are frustrated with organized religion, or if the church has left you confused about God, His love for you, or the ways He wants to work in your life.

Whether it is depression, anxiety, or addictions, discussing mental health is something long overdue in Christian circles.  Join speaker Brett Ullman as he shares his personal journey and steps to wellness - while still struggling.  Brett Ullman is a conference speaker on topics like parenting, media influences, pornography, men's issues, mental illness and how the church can respond.  Brett's latest book, Parenting: Navigating Everything is available now.  To find out more, go to www.brettullman.com.  

Listen to this powerful message that Pastor Mark gave at a funeral for a 54 year old man who died suddenly.  This message addresses the commonly misused statement "Everything happens for a reason" with the truth that "In all things God works for the good of those who love Him" from Romans 8:28.  This episode is great for anyone who is struggling with why bad things happen.