Dawn and Steve in the Morning

Hour 1: Mental Health

What does it mean for God to restore your soul? Listen as Dawn and Steve in the Morning share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International that will encourage us when we have grown weary.

He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.   Psalms 23:3

In addition, Phil Herndon talks with us about the Gospel and how it relates to mental health. Phil (MA, LPC-MHSP, NCC) is the Clinical Director at River Tree Center in Murfreesboro, TN.  His therapeutic approach is grounded in the Spiritual Root System™ and is informed by the work of Irvin Yalom and Dan Allender. He also integrates perspectives from Judeo-Christian traditions, existential philosophy, and pastoral care. Phil completed graduate school in 1992 with Master of Arts degrees in counseling and religious education. Phil lives in Murfreesboro with his wife Sheila and they have one son, Luke.

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Hour 2: Mental Health

Dawn and Steve continue the conversation with Phil Herdon regarding mental health. 

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Hour 3: Increasing Sadness Among Teen Girls

Teenage girls are experiencing increasing sadness and violence at an alarming rate! Dr. Kathy Koch will give us insight into why this is happening and what we can do about this issue. 

Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced “cook”) is the Founder and President of Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, and a co-founder of Ignite the Family, based in Alpharetta, GA. She has influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 30 countries through keynote messages, seminars, chapels, and other events. 

She is also a popular guest on Focus on the Family radio and other radio talk shows. Kirk Cameron chose her as the technology expert to interview in his 2018 movie, Connect: Real Help for Parenting Kids in a Social Media World. She has authored six books including Screens and Teens and 8 Great Smarts. Her newest book, Start with the Heart: How to Motivate Your Kids to Be Compassionate, Responsible, and Brave (even when you’re not around).

Dr. Kathy earned a Ph.D. in reading and educational psychology from Purdue University. She was a tenured associate professor of education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, a teacher of second graders, a middle school coach, and a school board member before becoming a full-time conference and keynote speaker in 1991. She has loved Jesus for years and her faith and desire to serve and glorify God is the foundation of her ministry.

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