Life's Valleys and Mountaintops

Life's Valleys and Mountaintops

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Life's Valleys and Mountaintops episodes

  • 13. Reverend Ray Rose on Faith and Stroke Recovery

    How can a small measure of faith help some overcome the challenges that come with having a stroke?


    What happens when you know the odds are not with you, to be independent again? Today we talk with Reverend Ray.

    Even when he wanted to die, give up and call it quits, he kept going. He believes that there is so much in you that you have to give to somebody else. There is somebody else that needs you. This is the part of the emotional battle that he fought within.

    This is his first time telling his story, and he shares a message that,

     What We Talk About In This Interview:
     

    Ray shares his experience of having a stroke
    He shares a message from God
    We talk about his time in the hospital and his recovery
    What it was like when he first came home
    He shares his journey along with his recovery and finding what he is passionate about
    We talk about the impact on his family
    The power of prayer
    We talk about suicide, both having the will to go on and helping others see the good within themselves.

     
    Show notes and links: : https://ginajohnson.ca/rayrose/

    Contact Ray

     

    http://whenchristiansspeak.com/
    Itunes
    facebook group, Christians Against Suicide

    30 min
  • 12. Chaplain Mike Moreno on Healing after War in Iraq

    We are talking with Mike Moreno on the show and he talks about spirituality, the war in Iraq, and shares some topics that may be difficult for some listeners.


    He is a Navy Chaplin and shares his experience with us and guides us through some of these tough questions.

    I've taken a life, how does that change who and what I am?
    The sticky wicket, Do you believe that God will protect you?
    What makes someone feel safe?
    Can spirituality strengthen personal resilience?
    How does one know who and what god is?
    What is my purpose here?
    I did not die, what is the meaning I am going to attach to that.
    How can you help someone after a near death experience?
    How can we be good at listening to someone that has experienced a loss?
    How can you share your faith, your view in a constructive way?
    How can you listen to someone whose stories and memories make me feel sad and sick?
    What is a moral injury?

    Show notes at: https://ginajohnson.ca/mikemoreno/

     


     

     

    34 min
  • Backyard Tragedy to Lifelong Mission: Chris Hostetler's Remarkable Journey

    Could you imagine if your child was playing in the backyard, and the next thing you know, his friend has come to get you, to let you know he has been shot?

    Imagine you are in the hospital wondering if he is going to be alright. How would this affect your family and how would this affect your child? Chris shares his experience for the first time on the radio, a story of hard times, strong family, healing and then a journey to help others.

    Show notes and links here:

    https://ginajohnson.ca/christopherhostetler/

    34 min
  • 10. Nicole Wipp on Estate Planning



    Nicole is an attorney in the state of Michigan and is also licensed in Hawaii. She is here today not as an attorney, but to give general advice on this topic. She suggests you seek an attorney for specific information to your situation.

    Her law practice is called, The Family and Aging Law Center. They help families manage crisis and prepare for a crisis.

     Show notes and links at: https://ginajohnson.ca/nicolewippestateplanning/

     


    26 min
  • 9. Timothy Lawson on Overcoming Cancer As a Teen

    Timothy lives in The District of Columbia. He has lived in about a dozen different places over the last 10 years but came from the Greater North West.  He spent about 5 ½ years in the Marine Corps, serving as a marine security guard.

    He was diagnosed with cancer as a teenager and overcame it to share his story with others. 

    Show notes at: https://ginajohnson.ca/timothylawson/


     

    37 min
  • 7. Dale Spencer – Train Trestle Fall to Inspiring Speaker

    At the young age of 20, Dale slipped and fell from a railroad trestle, and in that moment, his life was dramatically changed. He spent two and a half months in the hospital and had to learn how to live life in a wheelchair.  Dale shares his journey and how his positive thinking led him to become a speaker and deliver the important message to Think First.


     Show notes at: https://ginajohnson.ca/dalespencer/


    32 min

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Welcome to the Life's Valleys and Mountaintops podcast – where we explore powerful stories of resilience and triumph despite trauma, accidents, and illness. Our mission is to equip you with actionable…