Precious Predicaments

As a Believer many of us enjoy spending time in church praising the lord. However what is one to do when one's spouse or children starts to feel neglected, ignored or resentful as it relates to the time that one spends at the church?

Let's face it being a pastor, minister leader or being a super involved volunteer can be a challenge. Not to mention being an over involved member. Between balancing life, work and home while maintaining an intimate relationship with God such can be tough. Today we will be discussing what one can do to protect oneself and ones family from burnout.

Finding that balance is very important. When doing church becomes a burden what is one to do? Many believe that they have to make a choice. Yet one may fail to understand the difference between one's ministry in the home and one's ministry in the church. 

Join Pastor Daniel Estell and I as we provide information to help individuals recognize when things are out of control. We will offer tips to address the warning signs of a church burn out.Obtaining and maintaining balance takes work so let's talk about it.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This episode is designed to provide information as it relates to assessing mental health concerns in children. Although symptoms may vary from child to child. Assessing mental health concerns in children can be complicated. Yet many children are impacted all over the world.

It is known that mental health affects children as well as adults. However it is known that many parents are confused, frustrated and at awe as most do not understand nor know how to help their children, 

Many of the symptoms can mask themself as other behaviors are exasperated. Children mental health problems are real, common and treatable. Although one in five children has a diagnosable mental health problem, nearly two thirds of them get little to no help. 

Left untreated, mental health problems can disrupt a child's function at home, school and in the community. Without a proper assessment and left untreate could also cause issues or an increase risk of school failure, contact with the criminal justice system, dependence on Social Services, and even suicide. 

Parents and family members are usually the first to notice if a child is having problems with emotions or behaviors. It is important to recognize and treat mental illness in children early on. Once it develops it becomes a regular part of a child's behavior. 

For more information, join myself and guest as we will be providing resources, information and education as it relates to children and mental health. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914

When you think of Stewardship what comes to your mind? In reality many people today including a lot of Christians do not understand the true meaning of stewardship. 

As a believer do you understand God's role as owner and our role as stewards. And when you get to heaven and have to give an account of how you managed God's resources areyou going to be told, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."

If you like many others struggle in this area or you want to learn more information join Pastor Daniel Estell and I as we discuss this topic. Live 5/22/18 at 11:30am Pacific. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914. When you know better you can do better.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health is a concern here in the United States. As a way to educate individuals and provide awareness today's show is focused on Gender and Mental Health. Although there appear to be gender bias in the treatment of psychological disorders. When it comes to Mental Health related diagnoses there appears to be a difference between genders. 

Why is this of interest? Mental illness is under diagnosed by many doctors. Individuals also appear to be reluctant to seek professional help. Nearly 20 percent of the American population suffer from depression. Mental illness affect both men and women however men are less likely to talk about their feelings, symptoms or seek professionalhelp. 

Unipolar depression is predicted to be the second leading cause of global disability and is twice as common in women. Men appear to have a significantly higher rate of suicide, substance use disorder and ADHD. 

A study published by The American Psychological Association indicate that while men attend to have more issues towards substance abuse or antisocial disorders. It is also indicated that they are also more likely to externalize their emotions which tends to lead more towards aggressive, impulsive, coercive and none compliant behaviors. Women on ther other hand appear to be more likely diagnosed with anxiety or depression. They also tend to internalize their emotions. 

Join me as I along with others share information regarding gender and mental health. Live 5/21/18 at 12pm Pacific. All callers are welcome.

Do you know the importance of being obedient to God throughout your Christian Walk? This is a question that perhaps may have never crossed your mind. This question also carrys a lot of weight.  It is however important  to know about your obedience towards God as one engage on their Christian growth. We often do our best however no one in this life will ever become sufficiently sanctified to the point where they are always obeying the law, however we can honor and maintain obedience to God by doing certain things.

You may now be asking why should I be obedient? And why is this so important? Not to mention what are the Laws or God's Commandments?

Jesus is very concerned about each and every one of us. When we are being obedient to God, we are knowing Him, loving Him, and having a personal, initimate relationship with him. However to do this one must be attentive to God's laws.

Join Pastor Daniel Estell and I as we provide information relating to developing obedience. We will also provide information to assist individuals with maintaining their obedience to God. Live 5/15/18 at 11:30am Pacific.

Being a mother is not easy nor does it come with a manual. This is a role that can come with many challenges, sacrifices, and sleepless nights. It can also become a loving and rewarding experience. We know that all women are not naturing. There are also women that have raised children which they did not bare.

Join my guest and I as we honor mothers that are still mothering as well as those mothers that have transitioned from this earth. Live 5/14/18 at 12pm Pacific

Why is it when times get hard we always want to blame Satan or the Devil? How do you know the difference as to is it is Satan or perhaps just bad luck? Many Believers have heard they saying "God won't put more on you than you can handle". Many have also indicated that when one decided to begin a relationship with God they are often tempted by Satan.

We know that the Devil is real. Yet the Devil's power is laughable compared to the power of God.

Join Pastor Daniel Estell and I as he discuss Satan's tactics as one learn how gain understanding and learn how to trust God to fight your battles.

Live 5/8/18 at 11:30am Pacific.

Community Violence is a major public health problem. Over one one third of our youth accross the country between the ages of 10 to 16 are victimes of violence. The impact of community violence can cause a great impact on many.

Community violence is a complex term that has been used to refer to a wide range of events including riots, sniper attacks, gang wars, drive by shootings, workplace assaults, terrorist attacks, torture, bomboings, war, ehtnic cleansing and wide spread, sexual, physical and emotional abuse.

There have been several distinctions made as it refers to abuse between adults, violence amongst children or one witnessing violence. 

Community Violence is a type of trauma that is different from other types of trauma. Although there are warnings signs for some trauma.Community Violence usually happens without warning and comes as a sudden and terrifying shock. 

Join Cedric Boyd and I as we discuss Who Is At Risk? The Effects On The Community. How Community Violence can affect ones mental health leading to PTSD. And taking personal responsibility to reduce community violence.

Many Beilevers state that they put their faith in God yet one will often doubt or constantly worry. Do individuals really cast all of their cares on him? Or perhaps turn everything over to God?This can cause much confusion during the Christian Walk. So what is the purpose of having faith? 

Faith is an integral part of the human experience. faith also means different things to different people. So what does it really mean to put your faith in God? How do one put their faith in Christ? 

Is having faith and trusting God the same thing? Join Pastor Daniel Estell and I as we discuss this topic. Live 5/1/18 at 11:30am Pacific. Let learn how one develop faith in Christ.

Many would want to believe that a parent or caregiver would not want to  knowingly expose or place any child in any hurt, harm, or danger. However truth be told many individuals are unaware as to what constitute childhood trauma yet have the knowledge as to how to obtain assistance. There are also many adults that continue to suffer from their own childhood traumatic incidents or experiences.Childhood trauma is an event, situation, or environment that one experience as a child that may leave the child feeling vulnerable or like they can not count on the world or others to keep them safe or cared for.

Childhood Trauma is defined as the experience of an event as a child where one may experience symptoms that may be emotionally painful or distressful which detention results in lasting mental and physical effects. 

There are several different types of childhood traumas: Abuse or Neglect of Child, Trauma in a child's household environment such as substance abuse, parental separation or divorce, exposure to or residing with a mentally ill or suicidal household member, violence in the home, imprisoned household member, and living in poverty. 

Children can also experience trauma as they experience stress from interpersonal traumas, accidents, natural disasters, war, civil unrest, bullying/cyber bullying as well as medical procedures or the sudden loss of a parent or caregiver. Such could result in symptoms of PTSD. If left untreated or addressed the aftermath can carry over into one's adult life. Such can cause difficulties in ones interpersonal relationships as one may develop a false self, engage in victim hood thinking, demonstrate passive aggressive behaviors, behave in a passive manner or develop co dependent behaviors. 

Join me and others as I provide information regarding childhood trauma. I will discuss the signs and symptoms of unresolved trauma.