Media has incredible influence on our worldview (the comprehensive framework of beliefs, values, and ideas through which we interpret reality and interact with the world). Research shows that 72% of our worldview is formed by media influences. Media has the power to heavily shape what we believe about family, faith, government, relationships, personal identity, and countless other factors of life.

Who controls the script in media and what we choose to watch holds far more sway on both ourselves and our future generations than we realize. Cathy and Coach Kerri welcome guest Bill Abbott, CEO of Great American Media, a major Christian Media Group that is turning the tables on a Hollywood. We will hear how God called Bill away from leading a well-known secular entertainment organization, that was sliding deeper and deeper into woke scripts and themes, and called him into building a quality Christian programming ecosystem that now reaches over 50 million homes.

We are grateful that God has been raising up leaders in Media to provide faith-filled, family focused, country honoring viewing options that are desperately needed to build up families in today's culture.

After eight weeks of diving into the conversations many of us would rather avoid, Cathy and Coach Kerri wrap up the "Too Hot to Handle" series with honest reflections, biggest surprises, and the hope that kept them going.

In this special episode they look back at:

-Comparison as a thief… or a catalyst for growth

-Living as helpful, hopeful Christians, ditching what's hateful

-Hidden pain in long Christian marriages

-Biblical modesty that starts with the heart, not just the dress

-Anxiety, depression, and the God who sees us

-The gambling crisis and how addiction often begins

-Abortion and the call to love both mothers and babies

-AI companions — friend, foe, or just a tool?

You’ll hear what surprised them most, which episode hit hardest, the practical wisdom they took away, and why these hard conversations still matter around the dinner table, social circles, and in everyday life. The goal was never to have all the answers — it was to equip you with truth, grace, and courage so you can keep talking.

Watch the full series, share it with someone who needs hope, and keep the conversation going. New episodes drop every week on Love Talk Network.

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72% of US teens have tried AI Companions yet parents largely are in the dark to this technology. A nationally representative survey found AI Companions engaged in manipulation, dishonesty, pressure to reveal secrets, inappropriate conversations, and encouragement of harmful behavior. When does AI cross over from being a homework assistant to beginning to form psychological dependence? Dr. Jason Thacker joins Cathy and Coach Kerri to discuss how we can keep this technology in it proper place and enjoy its usefulness without getting caught up in unhealthy engagement. We asked Dr. Thacker, "Is an AI Companion a Friend or a Foe?" His response - "It is neither, it is a machine and we must stop using human terminology as we engage with the technology." Join us for this needed conversation and wisdom as we dig into this new application of AI during a loneliness epidemic and become equipped to step in and be the light we are called to be.

Coach Kerri and Cathy step into this deep and needed discussion with this Board Certified OBGyn and recognized expert in the field of OBGyn Care. Dr. Lile walks listeners through the difference in RU486 (Mifepristone), Plan B (Ella, Morning After Pill), and the pill that will reverse RU486, including stories of the 8000 babies saved with this treatment. Dr. Lile highlights medical advances in prenatal surgery that clearly establish the preborn as a separate and valued patient in addition to the mother. Discussion wraps up recognizing the spiritual battle taking place in our nation and the hope and light scripture provides to those who are struggling.

Gambling has quietly exploded in our culture, especially among young men as apps create a casino in every pocket. Problem gambling help lines report that half of callers are between the ages 18-34. Over $100billion is lost in gambling each year. Gambling is being called "the new p*rn" because it is secretive, instantly accessible, highly addictive, and capable of quietly destroying lives from the inside out. Coach Kerri and Cathy welcome guest Dr. Eric Scalise, a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 46 years, former VP of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and current CSO of Hope For The Heart. Dr. Scalise offers practical help, Biblical wisdom, and needed insights into how innocent social engagement with gambling can quickly progress into a compulsive addiction. This program is a must watch for young adults who are dabbling in what they view as a 'harmless' activity, as well as parents and grandparents who want to be educated on warning signs and when and how to seek help.

Modesty is often misunderstood. Growing in Biblical modesty is not about creating rules or judging others. It is less about drawing lines around hemlines and more about drawing hearts closer to Jesus and discovering God’s heart. Cathy and Coach Kerri dive into scripture in the old and new testaments to see what God has to say about modesty in every area of life - in our dress, our words, and our actions. Join us to hear some mishaps, missteps and ridiculously poor decisions that have helped set Cathy and Coach Kerri's feet on a more beautiful path, realizing that modesty is not simply about clothing - it is about humility, holiness, and reflecting Christ.

Today we turn to a topic many still find difficult to discuss openly in the church: anxiety, depression, and mental health. Yet statistics are clear that society is struggling and people need help. Among Gen Z adults in the US, anxiety diagnoses have tripled in the past four years. One in four young adults now carry a formal anxiety diagnosis. In the UK, more than one in five young adults report a long standing mental health condition. Scripture is honest about human struggle. God cares deeply for those hurting and suffering. We are joined by licensed mental health professional, Glenn Lutjens with Focus On The Family. Glenn has stepped in to these deep waters to help individuals and families reach a place of peace, wholeness, and thriving across the past 30 years in practice. Coach Kerri and Cathy press into the hard questions to find answers and bring light, hope and help to those who need it. Join us for a life changing program.

Join Cathy, Kerri and Marlene as they engage in their newest series "Too Hot To Handle" addressing difficult topics and spurring conversations that need to take place around the dinner table, coffee table, and in Sunday Service. Today's program jumps into the deep waters of marriages that have lasted 20, 30, and 40 years only to suddenly face an unexpected end. Couples who have loved Jesus, raised families, and served in church for decades only to be destroyed by hidden pain, unresolved conflict, and personal brokenness. While we may not have all the answers, we know the One Who does. So we take a curious look at hidden pain and the hope we have when we engage loving, Biblical wisdom to the storms that threaten to tear marriages apart. In today's program there are no pointing fingers, just friends seeking understanding and hope in God's faithful love.

Join Cathy, Kerri and Marlene as they engage in their newest series "Too Hot To Handle" addressing difficult topics and spurring conversations that need to take place around the dinner table, coffee table, and in Sunday Service. "Hateful, Hopeful, or Helpful" takes an honest look at how well Christians are living out Christ in the world. Diving into scripture for a clear assessment of the state of today's church and the world we live in, the three hosts share their personal journeys with love, truth, and hope.

In this program, Cathy, Kerri, and Marlene introduce a new series entitled, "Too Hot to Handle." The Ladies of LoveTalk Network explore the concept of comparison, specifically those comparisons in which we measure ourselves against others. Isn't comparison damaging to our self-worth? Often, it is. However, comparisons can also be the foundation for growth or liberation. Kerri gives listeners a Godly guide so that comparisons don't steal your joy and peace. Join us as we learn how to use COMP to guide our growth and maintain our joy. C -- Caution: when comparison becomes a thief. O -- Opportunity: when comparison fuels growth and liberation. M -- Mastery: when you are able to focus on your own path with contentment. P -- Purpose: when turning it outward through gratitude and service. In other words, look for COMP when engaging in comparisons.