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Encouragement for You
Don Hawkins
Encouragement for You is a weekly podcast designed to give you Christ-centered encouragement to help you face life’s most challenging problems. Each episode features Don Hawkins talking with individuals who can address the specific encouragement needed for relationship challenges, mental health issues like depression and anxiety, achieving financial stability, and much more.
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Defining Ministry
November 13, 2024 - 27 min
Dr. Mark Yarbrough joins host Don Hawkins for a conversation on defining ministry and what ministry looks like in the life of each Christian.Then, Relationship authorities Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley join host Don Hawkins to share their best relationship advice on having a successful and happy marriage. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Facing Life's Challenges
November 7, 2024 - 26 min
Whatever your age or background you undoubtably have faced or are facing some of life’s challenges. That’s the topic host Don Hawkins discussed recently with life coach Rodney Love and Don’s grandson Chris. Clinical Depression has been called the number one mental health problem in America today. The late Dr. Frank Minirth treated literally thousands of people during his years as a practicing psychiatrist. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
The Eclipse of God
October 30, 2024 - 26 min
For decades Dr. Erwin Luther served as pastor of the Historic Moody Church in Chicago and has hosted a number of Christian radio broadcasts. Recently he joined Encouragement for You host Don Hawkins to talk about his latest book, The Eclipse of God. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Encouragement Through Prayer
October 25, 2024 - 20 min
Most of us as Christians are familiar with the great commission found in Mathew 28: 18-20. While the main verb in the commission is to make disciples, going plays an important role as we learn from missions authority Steve Saint. For years, Juni Felix served as producer for the Life Perspectives radio program hosted by Don Hawkins. She’s a published author, conference speaker, and a member of the broadcast team at Moody Radio. She joins host Don Hawkins to talk about encouragement through prayer. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Back to the Basics
October 16, 2024 - 21 min
Dan Cathy is the son of Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, and for many years he served as Chick-fil-A CEO. Dan Cathy was a frequent guest with Don Hawkins on his radio show, Life Perspectives. Dan joined Don with a discussion on business basics, along with Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter, Dr. Bernice King, to talk about leadership. Dr. Frank Minirth was a pioneer in the field of Christian Psychiatry and oversaw a christian clinic which dealt with substance abuse among other mental and emotion disorders. Dr Minirth and Don Hawkins discuss the epidemic of substance abuse Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Caring for Seniors
October 9, 2024 - 21 min
According to research, every seven seconds another person reaches retirement age. For seniors and those who care for them a wide range of choices need to be made. Don Sapaugh has invested decades in senior care, and serves as the CEO of Restoration Senior Living. He joins host Don Hawkins with encouragement and insight into caring for seniors. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
PTSD and Overcoming Substance Abuse
September 27, 2024 - 22 min
PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, has become increasingly common in a world filled with violence, stress, and disasters. The late Dr. Frank Minirth was an authority on the subject and his discussion with host Don Hawkins is up next. From his own experience, the late Tony Dyer became an authority on overcoming substance abuse. He provided curriculum for a number of substance abuse treatment centers. He joined host Don Hawkins to talk about how anyone can overcome substance abuse in their life. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How to Make You Spouse Feel Loved
September 21, 2024 - 20 min
For many years Dr. Greg Smalley and his wife Erin have conducted marriage and family seminars. In our first segment of Encouragement for You, they join host Don Hawkins to talk about how to make your spouse feel loved. For many people today the stresses of life have left them feeling hopeless. Maybe you feel this way yourself. In this next segment of Encouragement for You, christian therapist Brad Fairchild and host Don Hawkins explore the subject of hope. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Work and Running on Empty
September 13, 2024 - 21 min
For many people work is the most difficult part of their lives. Dan Cathy of Chick-fil-a talks with host Don Hawkins about mastering your work What to do when you're at the end of your rope? Christian life coach Todd Nivens discusses this with host Don Hawkins Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Fear and Conflict
August 28, 2024 - 22 min
The very first human emotion after Adam and Eve disobeyed God was fear, according to Genisis chapter 3. Ever since that time, fear has been a dominant negative emotion. On this edition of encouragement for you, SAT-7 president Dr. Rex Rodgers joins host Don Hawkins to talk about how we can overcome our fears. Fear is not the only negative human emotion that resulted from the fall of human race into sin. Another result has been conflict. During this upcoming segment, therapist and author Dr. Gary Oliver and host Don Hawkins discuss hot to deal with conflict. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
