Encouragement for You

For 30 years, SAT-7 has been reaching into the countries of The Middle East and North Africa with the good news of Jesus. Outgoing president Dr. Rex Rogers and incoming president John Cernilia join host Down Hawkins to talk about this strategic ministry. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Life today is uncertain, and when we suffer the loss of a loved one we all experience grief. John Coleman is an experienced pastor, Christian counselor, and life coach. He and host Don Hawkins discuss grief and how to deal with it, Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How many times have you heard someone complain, ’That’s just not fair!’? There are many things that happen in life that are not fair, but we still have to deal with them. Steve Saint dips into a variety of his own circumstances to talk about how to handle life when it isn’t fair. When life isn’t fair, we often find it hard to be thankful. Yet according to the late Dr. Robert Crummie thankfulness is the key to handling those hard times. Robert and host Don Hawkins discuss cultivating a spirit of thankfulness. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Host Don Hawkins talks with financial authority and author Russ Crosson about leaving a legacy. Then, the late Dr. Frank Minirth, Christian psychiatrist and author, shares encouragement from Scripture. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The world today typically relates leadership to success, but the Biblical model, as seen in the life of Jesus, is servant leadership. Christian Life coach John Redd of the Hope Speaks Clinic joins host Don Hawkins to talk about it. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In a previously recorded interview with the late Dr. Frank Minirth, host Don Hawkins and Dr. Minirth discuss how to gauge mental stability. Then, Steve Saint and host Don Hawkins discuss the life changing power of forgiveness. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Erin Smalley is a licensed Christian counselor and her husband, Greg is the vice president for families at Focus on the Family. In our first segment, Greg and Erin join host Don Hawkins to talk about parenting and marriage. In virtually every relationship, there comes a time when the need for forgiveness is present. Sometimes forgiveness can be difficult, though. From his years of experience in Christian counseling, therapist Brad Fairchild joins host Don Hawkins to talk about the importance of choosing forgiveness. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Despite recent medical advances in cancer treatment, many people still consider a cancer diagnosis to be a death sentence. Fear, Depression, anxiety and other emotions are common. Dr. Gary Oliver has been treated for a number of cancers, and he and host Don Hawkins discuss dealing with the emotions that accompany dealing with a cancer diagnosis. For decades, Christian psychiatrist Dr. Frank Minirth and Encouragement for You host Don Hawkins answered listener questions on a variety of subjects over live call in radio. In our next segment they respond to callers on mental health issues. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The statistics on both men and women who have had to deal with the trauma of childhood sexual abuse are alarming and the results are often emotionally devastating. Dr. Dan Allender addresses the issue in his book The Wounded Heart and he joins host Don Hawkins to talk about overcoming the effects of sexual abuse. On our next segment, former Chick-fil-a CEO Dan Cathy and special guest discuss a topic that many men don’t want to talk about; their emotions. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you getting enough rest these days? According to the late Dr. Frank Minirth a lot of us are not. He joins Encouragement for You host Don Hawkins to talk about it. All of us have suffered losses, some major, such as the death of a spouse or a child. The late Dr. Robert Crummie and host Don Hawkins explor the important subject of how to process grief. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In our first segment Dr. Minirth joins host Don Hawkins to talk about how to deal with worry. Dr. Tony Dyer spent decades in Christian ministry to young people and adults and wrote a major curriculum for young people. In our next segment he and host Don Hawkins address the question: are you a distraught person? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There’s a major deficit in our churches, a missing category of people. How can our churches minister to those with disabilities? Paul Pettit and Jason Epps join host Don Hawkins to talk about this issue from their book One Body One Spirit. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Host Don Hawkins talks with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley about expectations in relationships. Then, therapist Brad Fairchild provides helpful insights on establishing trust. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

John Coleman is a pastor, life coach, and psychologist. He joins host Don Hawkins to discuss dealing with depression. Have you found yourself exhausted recently? Todd Nevins is a christian life coach and pastor and he offers encouragement for those who feel exhausted. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dr. Mark Yarbrough joins host Don Hawkins for a conversation on defining ministry and what ministry looks like in the life of each Christian.Then, Relationship authorities Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley join host Don Hawkins to share their best relationship advice on having a successful and happy marriage. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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In today’s uncertain times, many people struggle with hopelessness. According to Christian life coach John Redd, the Bible is the ultimate source of hope. He joins Encouragement for You host Don Hawkins to talk about what hope is and how to live it out. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Every year individuals who are on medicare are required to take an annual checkup to determine how they’re doing health wise. On this episode, Rebecca Carrell of Dallas Theological Seminary joins host Don Hawkins to discuss a spiritual checkup. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you already left behind your new years resolutions for 2025? Maybe there’s a better way to achieving real change in your life. Roxane Indermuehle of His Faithful Stewards joins host Don Hawkins to discuss the difference between temporary resolutions and setting goals that make lasting change. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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.

On a recent Encouragement live radio broadcast, host Don Hawkins was able to connect with Gil Ilutowich of blessil.com to talk about what things are like right now in the nation of Israel, which has been under attack virtually from every direction Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Most of us have overspent on Christmas gifts and entertaining at the holidays at times. For many years Bettye Banks served as vice president of consumer credit counseling service, and she and host Don Hawkins provide answers for those post-holiday financial stresses. Often times, it doesn’t take very long to find ourselves breaking those New Year’s resolutions. Christian life coach Rodney Love provides some practical suggestions in the upcoming conversation with host Don Hawkins. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

For many people, the Christmas holiday can be a depressing time, and often those dark feelings linger. The late Dr. Frank Minirth, Christian psychiatrist talks with host Don Hawkins about how to overcome those feelings. Often depression and grief over significant losses go hand-in-hand. The late Dr Robert Crummie served as president of Carver Bible college. In a previously recorded interview, he talks with host Don Hawkins about how to cope with grief. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Family dynamics can sometimes be complicated, especially during the holidays. Dr. Greg Smalley joins host Don Hawkins to discuss healthy boundaries, good communication, and other ways we can ease family tension during the holidays. Then, unrighteous anger can hold us back from the life God designed for us, but sometimes feelings of anger appear in our hearts and we aren’t sure how to deal with them. Brad Fairchild joins host Don Hawkins for a conversation on responding to feelings of anger in a Godly manner. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In recent days our world has been plagued with warfare as Israel has suffered attacks from surrounding enemies, and Russia has invaded Ukraine. Dr. Rex Rogers serves as president of SAT-7 a Christian ministry focused on sharing the good news of Christ to the Middle East and North Africa using satellite television and internet. He and host Don Hawkins discuss the subject of warfare from a Christian perspective. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Former Chick-Fil-A CEO Dan Cathy has become a regular on this podcast because of his many years on Life Perspectives radio with Don Hawkins. He and special guest Mike Mills join Don to talk about one of Dan's mottos: live, love, and lead.  Our world today seems to have done everything it can to distort and destroy Biblical sexuality. In this next segment of Encouragement for You, christian therapist and author Dr. Dan Allender joins host Don Hawkins to talk about redeeming sexuality. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is the week of thanksgiving in the United States.  This week's encouragement for you episode features a conversation between host Don Hawkins and Elizabeth Andrade on the subject of gratitude.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

With the annual enrollment period for medicare extending until early December, many people are perplexed about how to enroll, when to enroll, and how to avoid penalties.  Toni King has been helping people with medicare for decades and she joins host Don Hawkins to talk about navigating the maze of medicare.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dr. Mark Yarbrough joins host Don Hawkins for a conversation on defining ministry and what ministry looks like in the life of each Christian.Then, Relationship authorities Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley join host Don Hawkins to share their best relationship advice on having a successful and happy marriage. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Whatever your age or background you undoubtably have faced or are facing some of life's challenges. That's the topic host Don Hawkins discussed recently with life coach Rodney Love and Don's grandson Chris.   Clinical Depression has been called the number one mental health problem in America today. The late Dr. Frank Minirth treated literally thousands of people during his years as a practicing psychiatrist.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

For decades Dr. Erwin Luther served as pastor of the Historic Moody Church in Chicago and has hosted a number of Christian radio broadcasts.  Recently he joined Encouragement for You host Don Hawkins to talk about his latest book, The Eclipse of God. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Most of us as Christians are familiar with the great commission found in Mathew 28: 18-20. While the main verb in the commission is to make disciples, going plays an important role as we learn from missions authority Steve Saint. For years, Juni Felix served as producer for the Life Perspectives radio program hosted by Don Hawkins.  She's a published author, conference speaker, and a member of the broadcast team at Moody Radio.  She joins host Don Hawkins to talk about encouragement through prayer.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dan Cathy is the son of Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, and for many years he served as Chick-fil-A CEO.  Dan Cathy was a frequent guest with Don Hawkins on his radio show, Life Perspectives. Dan joined Don with a discussion on business basics, along with Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter, Dr. Bernice King, to talk about leadership. Dr. Frank Minirth was a pioneer in the field of Christian Psychiatry and oversaw a christian clinic which dealt with substance abuse among other mental and emotion disorders. Dr Minirth and Don Hawkins discuss the epidemic of substance abuse Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

According to research, every seven seconds another person reaches retirement age.  For seniors and those who care for them a wide range of choices need to be made. Don Sapaugh has invested decades in senior care, and serves as the CEO of Restoration Senior Living. He joins host Don Hawkins with encouragement and insight into caring for seniors.  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 years Dr. Greg Smalley and his wife Erin have conducted marriage and family seminars. In our first segment of Encouragement for You, they join host Don Hawkins to talk about how to make your spouse feel loved.  For many people today the stresses of life have left them feeling hopeless. Maybe you feel this way yourself. In this next segment of Encouragement for You, christian therapist Brad Fairchild and host Don Hawkins explore the subject of hope. 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.

Most of us are finding life to be complex these days with all the electronic gadgets and methods of communication. Dr. Greg Smalley is the vice president for families of Focus on the Family and his wife Erin is a christian therapist. You'll find their recommendations for simplifying your life to be helpful. Without question all of us are growing older and many of us have questions about aging. In this segment the late christian psychiatrist Dr. Frank Minirth answers listener questions on this important subject. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The very first human emotion after Adam and Eve disobeyed God was fear, according to Genisis chapter 3. Ever since that time, fear has been a dominant negative emotion. On this edition of encouragement for you, SAT-7 president Dr. Rex Rodgers joins host Don Hawkins to talk about how we can overcome our fears. Fear is not the only negative human emotion that resulted from the fall of human race into sin. Another result has been conflict. During this upcoming segment, therapist and author Dr. Gary Oliver and host Don Hawkins discuss hot to deal with conflict. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Money can be a spiritually confusing topic for many people.  That may be why The Bible has included more verses on money than it does on prayer. Let's join Roxane Indermuehle of hisfaithfulstewards.com and host Down Hawkins as they talk about extravagance and stewardship.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dallas Seminary President Dr. Mark Yarbrough and several colleagues have developed an overview of the message of the Bible which they present in a two day seminar titled, "The Story of Scripture". In today's episode Dr. Rebecca Carrell, one of the seminar presenters, joins host Don Hawkins to talk about the seminar. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

For many of us today, handling our personal finances constitutes a major challenge.  Charlie Germany has invested many years in the field of money management with Ronald Blue and Company.  In today's first segment Charlie and host Don Hawkins explore how to handle your money. The late Dr. Frank Minirth was board certified in psychiatry and neurology, which means he was doubly experienced in issues relating to the human brain. During this segment Dr. Minirth and host Don Hawkins talk about ways to prevent damaging your brain. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dr. Gene Getz has written a number of timely Christian books but if you ask him, he would say his greatest contribution to the Christian community is the Life Essentials Study Bible.  In this episode of our podcast Gene and host Don Hawkins explore the importance of following the instructions in Ephesians 5 to put on love and appropriately deal with anger. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

For over 20 years, Encouragement for You's host Don Hawkins hosted a live radio program titled Life Perspectives.  On this episode of our podcast, Don talks about the power of perspective with christian phycologist Dr. Gary Oliver.  In our second segment host Don Hawkins talks with callers from across the country on how life is tough but God is good. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Struggling with differences between you and others at home, church, or work? According to Rodney Cox of Ministry Insights, there's a reason for all those differences, and he joins host Don Hawkins to explain.Conflict within churches can be extremely difficult and painful. Dr. George Hillman of Dallas Theological Seminary joins host Don Hawkins to give practical and Biblical help for resolving church conflict in a Godly manner. 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.

It's likely that most of us are under the impression that conflict is not a good thing, that it is never healthy. Christian counselor and author Dr. Gary Oliver joins host Don Hawkins with an important perspective on the subject. Graduation whether from college or high school marks a new beginning for each participant. On our next segment, on the eve of a college commencement ceremony host Don Hawkins talks with missions authority Steve Saint about new beginnings   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

For many couples, adoption may be the only way to grow their family, for others it represents another option. From their own experience adopting their daughter, Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss adoption with host Don Hawkins Has anyone ever told you that you're too busy? According to Host Don Hawkins, he hears that criticism from time to time, and that's the topic he discusses with Dr. greg and Erin Smalley. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Over the years Don Hawkins has served as a pastor, a radio broadcaster, a college president, an author, and a podcast host.  This week and next we'll go behind the scenes as Don's grandson Chris interviews our host. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Over the years Don Hawkins has served as a pastor, a radio broadcaster, a college president, an author, and a podcast host.  This week and next we'll go behind the scenes as Don's grandson Chris interviews our host. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The late Cindy Kubetin authored two books on the subject of sexual abuse; Beyond the Darkness and A Shelter from the Storm.  Cindy and host Don Hawkins discuss how victims of sexual abuse and those who struggle with OCD can find hope. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.