There are so many children in our country that lack a positive role model as a father or mother.  Not just anyone can replace these roles.  However, Big Brothers,Big Sisters  has developed a system of connecting children with outstanding role models to help fill the void.  

Big Brothers Big Sisters spokes person, Amy Deaton, joins Rock Solid Radio to discuss all the great things this organization is doing for our communities. If you have ever thought about volunteering and leaning into the life of a young person, this may be your place.  Listen in and see how you can get involved. 

Thanks to Amy Deaton for your willingness to share!

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Remember Matthew 7:3-4, "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?  How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye. 

In this show of Rock Solid Radio, Linda and Merrill talk about judging others.  This single topic is at the heart of why many non-believers will not come to a relationship with Jesus Christ.  The hypocrisy that exist when we improperly judge others is astounding.  We must learn to approach others by first taking care of our own sinful ways.  Then we can afford to approach a brother and help them with their sin.  We must always be able to do this with a pure heart and extending love.  

What does this look like in your marriage or family?  How about your workplace or neighborhood?  These are the places that we can begin to show the love of Jesus Christ. 

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As a teacher, one of the best ways to get your students to learn a particular lesson is to share a story about the lesson.  The story draws in the student and soon they visualize what they need to learn from the story.  Jesus did this on a regular basis when he taught through parables.  

What are some of your parables in life? What did you learn through your story or experiences?  How have you used your story to help someone else? 

In this show, Merrill and Linda begin a series of shows that discuss particular stories and what we can learn from these stories.

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In today's world it is hard to know what is truth.  So many information sources bringing so many things that seem like truth.  While information can be a good thing, information that comes from a source other than absolute truth is something to be weary of.  

We are all seeking truth as it is hardwired into us by God to know truth and to build our life around it.  When we begin to build our lives around lies and even half-truths we move into confusion.  Living life in a confused state leads us to frustrations, anxieties, depression, and even hell.  This is no joking matter.  

Our societal metrics used to measure the overall health of our society are giving strong indications of people that are hurting.  Increases in anxiety, depression, suicide, divorce, drug abuse, domestic abuse, and so on, are all indicators that we are lost as society.  

It is time to become unlost, or better yet, found!  Being found simply means grasping onto the one true source of truth, God's Word! 

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Raising kids in today's world is challenging. More now than ever, the ways of the world are able to enter your home.  Whether it's TV, internet, social media, phones, etc.... One of the significant drawbacks of this is the exposure our kid are getting to a lack of civility.  The disrespect that we are all seeing makes us more and more desensitized and willing to accept.  The end result is a culture more disrespectful and uncivil than we have seen in many years.  
In this show, Linda and Merrill spend little time discussing the whoa's of our culture and much more time on what we can actually do about it.  The work begins in our own house!  Recognizing this and acting on it provides an empowerment for change.  It is difficult to noticeably change the ways of the world, but it is much more possible to change the ways of our house.  Start today by making your house a more civil place to live.

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Have you seen signs of your marriage falling apart?  Would you be interested in putting safeguards in your marriage to prevent it from falling apart?  If you answered "yes", to either of these questions, this show is for you!

Merrill and Linda spoke in episode 119 about the predictors of divorce. In this episode, we discuss how to divorce-proof your marriage. This show contains excellent points and tips to help you start today in protecting your marriage.

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Nobody goes into a marriage believing they will divorce.  But, at least 50% of us will end a marriage in divorce, and many more will wonder if divorce should be their solution.  
Research has given us very reliable indicators or predictors of divorce.  Wouldn't it be nice to know if some of those predictors were showing in your marriage?  What would be even better is if you had a way to correct the behavior once you identified the divorce predictor.  
During this show, Linda and Merrill begin this process with their audience.  This show spends the time helping couples recognize those tell-tale signs that a divorce is looming.  The following show will address the solutions or remedies when you recognize the predictors.  Tune in and see what you can do to help divorce-proof your marriage.

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Words do matter!  Whether it is in your house, at your job, or in the White House, more than ever we are seeing that words do matter.  This week Linda and Merrill unpack the power of words. They talk about the importance of focusing on the words and communication that take place in your own home.  
The evidence is clear when the family breaks down, the country will follow.  During these times that we live in, we must take our words seriously and begin that responsibility in our homes.  If we don't we will have more of what we are seeing outside of our homes.  Division, anger, hate, and a cultural breakdown that leads to destruction.  It is time to own our part and begin at home.  
What are you communicating in your house?

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How's the intimacy level in your marriage?  Or, maybe we should be more clear and ask, how are the sexual/physical intimacy, emotional intimacy, spiritual intimacy?   This may not be a question you are comfortable answering, but in a marriage, your answer is often an excellent barometer or how the marriage is actually going.  Simply put, it is difficult to reach any level of intimacy if you are not loving and respecting your spouse appropriately.  
The good news is that intimacy of any type can be restored!  However, the work involved must be very intentional and persistent.  During this show, Linda and Merrill show how they help couples become more intimate,  which leads to a stronger marriage.

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2021 is finally here!  As the new year begins, what kind of things do you want to change or improve for your family?  For the Hutchinson's we are focusing on being around the dinner table more often as a family.  

In this show, Merrill and Linda discuss the value of protecting the dinner table opportunities. Bringing the family together around food is nothing new.  Jesus often used this venue to help his followers.  It seems that the setting allows for people to be more relaxed and willing to share their thoughts.  Every family could benefit from making this a more conscious activity.  As parents, if we want to lean into our kids and show them our values and take advantage of great teaching moments, the dinner table is the perfect time and place.  In 2021, make it a point to bring this practice back into your home! 

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