On today’s inspiring episode, Apostle Jim Hodges and I explore how improving our health behaviors involves more than lifestyle management alone. We discuss the life-changing power of prayer, the strength that comes from faith, and the healing that flows through God’s mercy, grace, and unfailing love. Join us as we encourage listeners to pursue wellness in body, mind, and spirit while trusting God to guide, restore, and strengthen every step of the journey. 

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On today’s episode, we revisit a previously recorded podcast featuring Dr. Hanna and other guests as they discuss the important topic of breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, aside from skin cancer. Currently, the average lifetime risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer is about 13%, meaning there is a 1 in 8 chance she will develop the disease during her lifetime. Conversely, there is a 7 in 8 chance she will never develop breast cancer.

Breast cancer is also the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women, surpassed only by lung cancer. The likelihood of a woman dying from breast cancer is approximately 1 in 38, or about 2.6%. Encouragingly, breast cancer death rates among women declined by 40% between 1989 and 2016. Since 2007, death rates have remained stable for women younger than 50 while continuing to decrease among older women. These improvements are believed to result from earlier detection through screenings, increased public awareness, and advances in treatment options.

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Today’s episode comes from the archives and was originally recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Gayle and her husband, Karl. Since that recording, Karl has passed away.

Karl was a wonderful man who deeply loved God, Gayle, and the game of pickleball. During the pandemic, Dr. Gayle faithfully served on the front lines while working in the Emergency Room at a local hospital.

We are honored to revisit this meaningful conversation and remember Karl’s life and legacy. I believe you will truly enjoy this special episode featuring Dr. Gayle and Karl.

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 On today’s episode, we ask the question: Is suicide an unforgivable sin? Joining us for the discussion is Pastor Dan Stevens. During the conversation, I reference the book Grace for the Afflicted by Dr. Matthew Stanford. Dr. Stanford begins his chapter by noting that suicide is a subject that often provokes fear, shame, and sadness. Some people describe suicide as “a selfish act” or “a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” However, Dr. Stanford explains that these statements can wrongly imply that suicide is always a rational and carefully reasoned decision to end one’s life.  

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On today's episode, Dr. Stephen Givens, Michael Moore and I continue our discussion on positive coping strategies in dealing with stress.  Dr. Givens discusses what human beings need:  1) Eating, 2) Sleeping, 3) Exercise, and 4) Connection.  If you or you know a family member or friend who is going through some difficult times please share this episode as well as part 1 with them.

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On today's episode, I sit down with Michael Moore and Dr. Stephen Givens and discuss productive (positive) and counter-productive (negative) coping strategies in dealing with stress.  Michael Moore, MED, LPCC has served as a minister in the Church of Christ for the past 25 years.  He has been a Licensed Professional Counselor for the past 14 years.  Dr. Stephen Givens is a Nationally Certified Addictions Counselor and has a passion on for Christian Counseling. Dr. Givens and Mr. Moore are co-owners of the Counseling and Wellness Center Ohio.

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In today's episode I discussed the ramifications of stress.  Studies have shown that 40% of deaths and 70% of diseases in the United States are related, in whole or in part , to stress (A.Mokdad et.Al., "Actural Causes of Death in the United States, 2000, "Journal of the American Medical Association 2004)."  Dr. Huber mentioned in the previous episode a list of illness related to chronic stress includes heart disease, diabetes, cancer, headaches, ulcers, lower back pain, depression and the common cold.  The increases in rates of suicide, homicide, hate crimes, alcohol and drug abuse, and domestic violence across the United States are additional symptoms of a nation under stress (source: "Health the Basics", by Rebecca Donatelle).

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On today's program, Dr. Huber and I discuss stress and managing stress.  Dr. Fritz Huber has authored several text books including "Essentials of Physical Activity" which is in its 6th. edition. Dr. Huber has served in the past as Chair of the Health, Leisure, and Sports Sciences Department at Oral Roberts University for approximately 21 years.   

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My guest on today's episode is my brother David Wells.  David and I discuss the issue of "bullying."  David has worked the school systems talking to students about the effects of bullying.  David currently lives outside Nashville with his wife and family.  This episode was recorded and published 08/2019.

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