• The Session with Tom Russell

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The Session with Tom Russell

Auteur(s): RISE FM Ohio
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  • Join us every Thursday at 10 a.m. as we explore issues facing the family and the church today. Tom’s heart is to encourage marriages and Pastors. We try to approach every issue through the lens of Scripture, with a sensitivity to the families listening, and use humor when we can. No matter what the issue, we celebrate life in Jesus, and celebrate success! Which for us, means getting through more than 2 points a week!
    2020
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  • The Session: Ways that we make singles feel invisible in the church

    The Session: Ways that we make singles feel invisible in the church
    Jun 27 2024
    10 Ways We Unintentionally Make Singles Feel Invisible in the ChurchBy Brenda Rogers, ibelieve.comI dreaded Sunday; it was my least favorite day of the week. I went to church, but not Bible study because there wasn't a class for me. I sat on the pew alone watching married couples in front of me holding hands. Then I quietly slipped out. After all, I was single.I was most aware of my singleness when I went to church on Sunday mornings. It was like a sign hung from my neck, tagging me as someone to treat with kid-gloves or to not engage at all.That was about 10 years ago, and since then, there has been more conversation about singleness in the church. This is good. However, we need to keep this topic in the front of our minds or else we'll miss an entire group of people who need discipling and shepherding just as much as anyone else.Here are 10 ways we unintentionally make singles feel invisible in the church:1. Believe They Have Ulterior MotivesAfter a training session on serving in the children's ministry, I went up to the male speaker to ask a question about what he was teaching us. He was fidgety and short with his answers – obviously uncomfortable. After that awkward interaction, I thought more about it, wondering why he acted that way. Then it hit me – I was a single woman talking to a married man. The room was filled with people, and my question was about the training he presented, but he may have seen me as someone with ulterior motives.There's no doubt that Christian men and women, single and married, need to be vigilant of snares from the enemy. He is prowling around like a lion waiting to kill, steal, and destroy our families, ministries, and callings. It is prudent and wise to treat interactions with the opposite sex, married or single, differently so that Satan does not get a foothold. However, we cannot operate under the fear that single people always have an ulterior motive when talking to someone of the opposite sex. Single people are not out to find a spouse or steal a spouse no matter the cost. We shouldn't treat them as if they are.2. Don't Include Them in Sermon ExamplesI've sat in church listening to sermons and thought, "What about the people who are single?" I used to be one of those people, and it was disheartening to hear a sermon where the emphasis of all life's struggles centered around being a spouse and parent. When we ignore an entire group of people in our congregations, it shows that we do not see them or understand them.Pastors and other church leaders, along with the congregation, should make understanding the needs of singles a priority so that they can address their needs in sermons and in other places within the church. This is how we love them. The opportunity is before us to disciple people before they are married so that, by God's grace, they make wise and healthy decisions and build strong marriages and families in the future. To ignore this group of people is a missed opportunity.Plus, single people can teach married people so much about modern culture that they may not realize in the context of marriage and family. I have found for myself that family life creates a sort of bubble where I become sheltered from issues in the world. Singles can help pop that bubble.3. Don't Talk to Them Like AdultsOnce at a social event, I was the only single woman. As I stood with a group of the women, one of them declared, "We really shouldn't be talking about this with Brenda here." Humiliation covered my face. She put me in a different category and made me feel like a child. The best way to understand singles is to befriend them not out of pity or even mentorship, but out of genuine desire for their friendship. Just treat them like you would any other adult and treat their friendship like any other friendship.4. Convey the Message that Singleness is a SinThe message that singleness is a sin is subtle, but it's there. I believe culture has a lot to do with this. The truth is people are waiting longer to get married for self-focused reasons - to travel, get advanced degrees, move up in a career, accumulate wealth, and enjoy the freedom of singleness. However, rushing into marriage or marrying an unequally yoked person can be an act of disobedience just as much as staying single for selfish reasons. Remember, the Bible tells us that people should not be unequally yoked (2 Corinthians 6:14).The decision to marry or stay single is a matter of the heart. I don't mean the romantic heart, but your heart relationship with Jesus. It's an act of obedience. An act of worship. An act of service. A person's decision to marry is uniquely personal. It will look different as God leads people differently.The state of singleness itself is not sinful. It does not inherently mean that a person is selfish or wants to date around or sow their oats. After all, Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 7:38 that a person who stays single does even better than a person who marries. 5. Believe They are Doing ...
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    25 min
  • The Session: Ask Me Anything!

    The Session: Ask Me Anything!
    Jun 20 2024

    "Ask me anything". You ever say it, and instantly say to yourself, "What WAS I thinking"? But you all provided a great mix of serious and fun question for this episode! So many, in fact, that we had to do an additional segment which did NOT make it to air on Rise FM! We can't guarantee that we answered in the order below, but we think we got to all them...

    The Session: Ask Me Anything!

    We chose to leave the name out due to the topic: So middle age and single..how would you advise people to meet other singles? That walk the Christian walk. I’ve already tried my home Church there are none and it’s a good size church .

    Same thing as the question above: To Tom: what would you tell the family of a man who's being abandoned by them when he has invited them over many times?

    David: How can I help my sons take more ownership in their school work?

    For Tom: How long have you been a counselor/life coach?

    For both of you: Where did you go to school?

    For both of you: Did either of you play sports in high school or college?

    For both of you: At what age did each of you become a Christian?

    For both of you: Have you ever experienced any miracles in your life?


    Theresa: Scott, how did you end up doing radio in Mansfield when you are from Columbus?

    Theresa: How did you decide how many children you would have?

    Theresa: Have you ever thought about divorce?

    Angie: What is your earliest memory that sticks with you and how does it shape you today?

    Laura:What are the weaknesses you have that your spouse has so graciously overlooked. When they offer grace to pay no mind to it, how does it help you?

    Laura: What's a secret bucket list item that you have that you haven't really told anyone.

    Laura: What is a fear that you wish you could overcome, but it still has you paralyzed?

    Laura: What is one of the goofiest things you have done in life, maybe in a talent show, skit, embarrassing moment?

    Heather:

    1. What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you? Or that you did?

    2. How did your parents/upbringing influence your spiritual growth?

    3. What did your parents teach you about parenting that you definitely use(d) yourself? And what did they teach you that you definitely DON'T/Didn't use?

    4. What was your favorite job you ever had before what you are doing now? and why?

    I won't say which of our spouses submitted this…who’s your favorite wife?

    For TOM: Where did the term “bedroom Olympics” come from?
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    43 min
  • The Session: Imaginary Friends

    The Session: Imaginary Friends
    Jun 13 2024

    I promise....Tom and I are not just voices in your head OR imaginary friends! We are real people! And in this episode, we share some important information that parents need to hear about the imaginary friends your kids may have. We get real in this episode too. They have popped up in both of our families.

    The Session: Imaginary Friends

    Research suggests that imaginary friends are normal for children and can have many benefits.

    II Timothy 2:7: Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

    · A best friend is someone who is supportive and reliable.

    · Benefits of an imaginary friend

    You receive: attention, affirmation, approval, acceptance

    · Cognitive development -imaginary friends can help children develop skills like perspective-taking, problem-solving, and social communication.

    · Emotional well-being-Imaginary friends can help children learn how to deal with difficult emotions and may be a coping mechanism for stress, trauma, or loneliness.

    · Social skills -Imaginary friends can help children practice interacting with others and their environment.

    · Creativity -Children with imaginary friends tend to be more creative and confident.

    · Insight into a child's mind -Watching a child interact with an imaginary friend can help parents learn more about their child's thoughts, feelings, likes, and dislikes. Research Educational and Child Psychology , 34 (3)

    5 purposes for having an imaginary friend

    In 2017, researchers described these five purposes for having an imaginary friend:

    1. problem-solving and emotion management

    2. exploring ideals

    3. having a companion for fantasy play

    4. having someone to overcome loneliness

    5. allowing children to explore behaviors and roles in relationships



    Focus On The Family

    Imaginary friends are normal. The imaginary friend will usually disappear as your child matures and builds friendships with real-life peers.

    When will imaginary friends usually appear?

    Is there an age where a parent should be concerned if the imaginary friend is still present and very involved with their child?
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    25 min
Spiritualité Pastorale et évangélisme Psychologie Hygiene & Healthy Living
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