Dawn and Steve in the Morning

November 22, 2022

Hour 1: Managing Expectations During the Holidays

What's the danger of the Lone Ranger Christian mentality? Join Steve for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about standing with others.

Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he fails, For he has no one to help him up.   Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

In addition, Phil Herndon will have a conversation with Steve about managing our expectations during the holidays. Phil will also give us insight into coping with depression and grief during this season.

Phil uses a dynamic approach to help his clients recover their hearts and redeem their stories. His therapeutic approach is grounded in the Spiritual Root System™, and is informed by the work of Irvin Yalom, Curt Thompson, Dan Siegel, and Dan Allender. He also integrates perspectives from Judeo-Christian traditions, existential philosophy, and pastoral care. He completed graduate school in 1992 with a Master of Arts degree in counseling and religious education. He served as a pastor in Texas for 15 years until joining the Center for Professional Excellence in 2005 where he served as Clinical Director until 2020. Phil became the Clinical Director and co-owner of (what is now) River Tree in 2020 and loves his role in developing, encouraging, and equipping the staff as they walk with people through their life journeys.

Hour 2: The Chosen

Steve discusses some of the latest headlines and the movie The Chosen.

Hour 3: Strong in Battle

Author Suzie Larson talks with Steve about fear and her book Strong in Battle: Why the Humble Will Prevail. Susie Larson is a national speaker, talk radio host, and author of twelve books and many articles. Susie connects daily with her listeners on her two-hour live talk show, ‘Live the Promise with Susie Larson’ which airs mainly in the upper Midwest. Susie formerly co-hosted Focus on the Family’s live talk show, ‘Everyday Relationships with Dr. Greg Smalley.’ Susie’s daily blessings on Facebook reach between 500k-1 million people each week. Susie has been married to her dear husband Kevin since 1985 and together they have three wonderful sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law, and one adorable pit bull named Memphis. Susie’s passion is to see people everywhere awakened to the value of their soul, the depth of God’s love, and the height of their calling in Christ Jesus.