Dawn and Steve in the Morning

Hour 1: Our Desire for Connection

Join Dawn and Steve as they share a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about living a life that reflects our belief in Christ.

In addition, listen as the Clinical Director of RiverTree Center, Phil Herndon,  helps us tackle counterfeit connections and addictions. 

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.™ 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.

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Hour 2: Our Desire for Connection

The conversation with Phil Herndon continued...

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Hour 3: Back to School

Dr. Kathy Koch of Celebrate Kids will give parents and caregivers insight into how to help our kids finish the summer well and transition back to school. 

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. 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) was published by Moody in March.

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