Encouragement for You

There is nothing more important for any of us than to understand what a person needs to do in order to receive the gift of eternal life. The late Tony Dyer was an evangelist, a therapist, and a youth minister. On this episode he joins host Don Hawkins to talk about trusting Christ. Truett Cathy the late founder of Chick-fil-a has been known to say, “You can tell if a person needs encouragement, just check to see if they are breathing.”  On part two of this episode of encouragement for you, Steve Saint joins host Don Hawkins to share words of encouragement.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Ever feel like you’re at the end of your rope and don’t know where to turn? The late Dr. Frank Minirth was not only a board certified psychiatrist, he was a gifted christian encourager. He and host Don Hawkins talk about what to do when you feel like you’re at the end of your rope You may be one of those individuals who simply doesn’t have time or take the time for a vacation, but according to Dr. Greg Smalley of Focus on the Family vacations are important. That’s the topic he and host Don Hawkins will discuss next. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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.

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.

Many people start off well in life, but fail to go the distance for the Lord. Encouragement for you host Don Hawkins and Dr. David Shibley, who founded a worldwide ministry called Global Advance, both have decades of service to the Lord. In a recent radio broadcast the two of them discuss the importance of going the distance in service to Christ. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Often when people are first married life is absolutely thrilling, but after pressures mount and children arrive it can seem a couple has entered a marital rut. Dr. Greg Smalley is the vice president of family relationships for Focus on the Family and his wife Erin is a licensed therapist.  The two of them join host Don Hawkins with a practical solution to this problem   Are you a person who finds it hard to make friends?  the Bible has a lot to say on the subject and Dr. Gary Oliver who is an author and licensed Christian therapist shares practical insights with host Don Hawkins on the challenges of cultivating friendships.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As America turns further from Christian values how aggressive should we be in sharing the gospel? Pastor and author Dr. Erwin Lutzer joins host Don Hawkins to discuss his book, No Reason to Hide.   Exhaustion. Most people have faced this a time or two in their lives.  Christian counselor Todd Nevins joins host Don Hawkins to bring encouragement to those who are feeling too tired to go on. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Discouragement is extremely common today and Christians are certainly not exempt. In our first segment the late Dr. Frank Minirth, from his years of practice as a Christian psychiatrist, offers three reasons to never give up.   I don’t have to tell you that for many of us these have been extremely difficult days. Christian counselor Brad Fairchild offers encouragement and hope as he talks with host Don Hawkins about learning to rely on The Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

During his years as chairman, president, and CEO of Chick-fil-A Dan Cathy was often invited to speak on the subject of leadership in the workplace. In this episode of Encouragement for You, he discusses the subject with host Don Hawkins For many years Bettye Banks served as vice president for education of Consumer Credit Counseling Service. In this segment, Bettye and host Don Hawkins discuss strategies for money management. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Each week on the Encouragement for You podcast we listen to interviews typically conducted by host Don Hawkins. This week however, the tables turn. Encouragement for You producer Elizabeth Andrade interviews Don Hawkins about the meaning of Easter, Evangelism, and his recent trip to India. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.