Rock Solid Families

If I only had more money!  I would be happy with a little more money!  Money! Money! Money!

You get the picture.  In this show Merrill brings in a special guest, Zac Strobl, that helps us discuss the issues of money that face many of our younger couples today.  He takes us through the understanding of money and debt and how we must learn to manage it, before it manages us.  

Zac is a teacher of the Dave Ramsey program, Financial Peace. He instructs people on how to learn more about what money means to them and how they can learn to use it to their benefit.  When money is used poorly, it often leads to destruction.  In the case of many couples, it can lead to the destruction of their marriage.  

Listen in and see how you can manage your money better and still have the freedom, happiness, and peace that it can help to provide. 

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PART 3 in a 4 part series on Instant Gratification.

In this show Merrill and Linda tackle yet one more challenges of the flesh, sex and pornography.  This multibillion industry is thriving for a reason and at a huge expense to our marriages and families.  The reason is simple; sexual arousal is among the most powerful of our fleshly pleasures.  The feeling of arousal is powerful enough that people are willing to pay billions of dollars and risk incredibly valuable assets such as marriages, livelihoods, mental health, physical health, and even freedom.  People are literally sold into slavery to feed this industry.  
Make no mistake about it, the porn industry is own and operated by Satan.  We are just passing through as willing consumers. 

During this show Merrill and Linda show effective and practical tools and approaches to stop the insanity of this addiction.  They teach about the mindset and the actions that must be put in place to arrest the addiction and save the lives of the people involved.  

If you or someone you know is struggling with a sex addiction please seek help.  Do not allow Satan to own you any longer.  Call Rock Solid Families at 812-576-7625.

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Part 2 in a 4 Part Series - Instant Gratification.  
In this show, Linda and Merrill take on the seeking of instant gratification from our screens.  It is no surprise that over 97% of U.S.adults have a cell phone.  It is also no surprise that many of us admit to having a level of addiction to our phones.  

The phones and other various screen technologies are not the problem.  The problem is how we have been knowingly conditioned to receive brain stimulation that creates a feeling of gratification, instantly!  This sensation is so powerful as it is the result of dopamine release that creates a powerful desire to recreate it.  Before we know it, we are seeking more and more of the stimulation.  

The stimulation in this case is what is coming across our screens. Exciting pictures, fascinating tidbits of information, advertisements, clicks of approval, all of these things grab our attention and slowly are holding us captive.  

While it sounds a bit like a science fiction movie, it is actually are reality.  You might wonder what the problem is to have good or stimulating thoughts in our brain.  The problem is not the occasional stimulation, the problem now is the saturation.  The intensity is so great that we it draws our attention from many other daily living responsibilities and tasks.  It is now common place to watch a family sitting at a restraurant with no one talking to each other, and all the family members are in a deep trance staring at their phones.  

The negative impact is being seen in numerous ways.  Depression, anxiety, social isolation, poor social interaction skills, and a multitude of disruptive thoughts to an otherwise healthy brain.  

Let's not be a victim any longer.  We have the data and we have to own the responsibility of taking care of ourselves and our kids.  The time to begin is now. 

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This is the first of four shows in which Linda and Merrill speak about instant gratification and how it can lead to pain, suffering, and even destruction.  Whether it is your health, marriage, family, or faith, seeking to quench the thirst of the flesh can be a costly thing.  

In this series, Linda and Merrill have fun talking about some of their own fleshly desires, but they also go very deep when talking about the cost and how Satan loves to work through our desires.  

This series is for everyone, men, women, and children.  The call of the flesh is loud and clear.  Learning how you respond and how to better equip yourself to not fall to these temptations is a worthy practice for a life time, literally, an eternal life time.

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Gender Confusion, one of the many topics that has been growing in discussion in our communities, is quite the challenging topic.  Our schools, families, and churches, along with the individuals that are directly involved, are trying to figure out how to approach this topic.  In today's show Merrill and Linda approach the topic from what they are seeing in their office.  More specifically, the topic is addressed to the parents and families involved in such cases.  

This conversation is intended to be informative, respectful, and loving of all parties involved. However, Merrill and Linda coach from a Christian Worldview and use God's Word to inform and guide them through this discussion.  For this reason, the discussion is guided by what the facts are and how they relate to God's direction through His word.  At times, what they say may not sound very loving and accepting to people viewing this topic from a differing worldview.  Please be patient and listen.  Search out the answers and be willing to have honest and respectful conversations for the betterment of all. 

Merrill and Linda are committed to learning more to best serve the families involved.  They look forward to more conversations and learning in order to help others and serve Christ. 

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What is Cancel Culture?  How long has it been around?  What's the big deal?  These are some of the questions Linda and Merrill take on during this episode of Rock Solid Radio.  

The subject is approached from the prespective of the family and parenting.  Teaching our kids how to deal with negative actions or words directed towards them is so essential to their success in life.  Teaching them how to stand up for themselves, but also not to get swept up in a momentous wave of negative influence.  This show is all about giving our kids the tools necessary to stand for what they believe and still respect others that disagree with them.  

As adults we far too often lose sight of what we are teaching our kids.  This is an area that we must regain focus and empower our kids to be the next strong generation to lead this great country.

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Summer is a great time for a lot of different things.  Vacations, pools, sports, sleep-overs, etc...  But, one of the best things about summer is that opportunity for kids to get jobs!  Now, we understand that many kids won't see this as a great opportunity, but during this show, Linda and Merrill explain why jobs are so beneficial to your kids.  

Jobs not only provide a potential source of income, but they also provide opportunities to teach your kids so much more than what they can learn in the school environment.  Learning to keep a work schedule, being responsible to an employer, working with others, learning how to treat customers, learning new skills, and getting life experiences.  These are the important things that help our kids explore and learn more about themselves and their likes and dislikes.  

So, for this summer, insist that your kids have age appropriate Summer jobs. 

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What a  fun conversation this was!  Merrill and Linda teasing each other about She Sheds and Man Caves.  But, this conversation does not always lead to fun.  In fact, we often see this topic leading us to problems within a marriage or family.  

Merrill and Linda take on the importance of personal time and space.  Every person has their own unique personality traits and interest.  When these are not nurtured and given attention, people tend to fall away and even withdraw.  

During this show the topic of taking care of your personal space and interest is stressed to be very important.  But, we must be able to have proper context and priority of these things.  We must ask ourselves questions like; Who is my interest impacting negatively and positively?  How much time is it taking from my marriage or family?  What is the cost to the family?  

Answering these questions helps us to learn how to put forth the proper protection and boundaries on the things we say we care about.  See what you think when you watch She Sheds and Man Caves.

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It's not often that you hear of a priest being referred to as a "Rock Star".  But, Father Meyer from All Saints Parish, in Northern Dearborn County, has that level of popularity.  The most interesting thing is that he has this notoriety not for playing Rock music, but for being the hands and feet of Jesus Christ.  

Father Meyer was welcomed into the studio of Rock Solid Radio to discuss the importance of being involved in community.  As a priest he sees it as a top priority to go outside of the walls of the church and reach into peoples lives.  He is deeply involved as a track and cross country coach in the area high school.  As a result, he has had the opportunity to speak into the lives of hundreds of young people since his time in the area.  

Yes, he does talk about Jesus, but more importantly he shows Jesus to all he encounters.  Listen in as Father Meyer calls on all of us to speak into our community and build the next generation. 

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Trends are part of life.  What's hot, what's not?  Most of our trends have little lasting impact. Whether it's style of clothing or the latest phrase or saying.  However, sometimes, we come into a trend that does carry a heavy impact.  

During this show, Linda and Merrill delve into the trends they are seeing walking into their office at Rock Solid Families.  Whether it's vaping, gender identity, or the latest approach to dating, these are things that our teens are working through.  Listen in as these trends are discussed to see how you can help your teens manage the latest thing! 

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