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Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Guest, Dr. Pamela Pyle - board-certified internal medicine physician and author of Anticipating Heaven Dear Friends, We are excited to have Dr. Pamela Pyle with us this week to share her call and heart! She is a board-certified internal medicine physician for over three decades in United States hospitals and in nascent communities throughout Rwanda. She speaks and writes nationally and internationally on the topics of evangelism, women's discipleship, health equity, healthcare, and end of life care. Her website, www.drpamela.com, is a resource for navigating the foreign world of healthcare by uniting medicine and faith to bring wisdom and hope. Dr. Pamela will be discussing her new book “Anticipating Heaven”! Our Team will join in with her in supportive response to her wonderful insights! “Dr. John Maxwell suggests that we “read her book- with the mindset of a student and the heart of a teacher”. He goes on to say that what we are taught “will benefit us now and later”! We know that medicine and wisdom can prolong life… but only Jesus Christ can save life forever because of His sacrificial death on the cross, his burial and resurrection. (Easter!) *So, tune in, bring some friends and join us for a special blessing! As always, we look for to seeing and being with you for this week's show! Join us because God has a message just for you to clarify and strengthen your life in Him! Don't forget to check out Guest, Dr. Pamela Pyle's book: "Anticipating Heaven: Spiritual Comfort and Practical Wisdom for Life's Final Chapters" on Amazon! Short description of "Anticipating Heaven: Spiritual Comfort and Practical Wisdom for Life's Final Chapters" from Amazon: Is there a way to walk into the final chapters of life with peace and confidence, and with support and wisdom? We all are living an earthly story with a beginning, middle, and end. While aspects of our story's closing hold mystery, we do not have to feel lost as we move toward it. We instead can lean on the support and wisdom of others who know the path ahead. In Anticipating Heaven, she offers that same practical advice and spiritual comfort to you and your loved ones as you navigate a serious illness. Drawing on her years of experience and strong faith, Dr. Pyle will share inspiring patient stories and clear guidance, helping you to: -Navigate the world of healthcare with confidence, -Prepare an end-of-life plan with peace, -Remember your heavenly destination with hope, -Embrace the final chapters with love, and -Anticipate the presence of God and your glorified body with joy. Clarity can replace chaos. Assurance can overcome uncertainty. And love can conquer fear. You are not alone on this path. You are leaving the land of the dying and entering the land of the living, a place God calls home. As one story is closing, a bright new one is beginning. The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield,  Dr. Paul Paul Hall,  Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer,  Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer,  Pastor Ron Ron Greer.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Guest, Teri Werner Returns for Part 3 - A transformational leader, media strategist and author of Train Wreck to Triumph Friends, we are glad to have our good friend Teri Werner back with us this week to continue our discussion on “Train Wreck to Triumph!” Tonight, Teri will take us from the broken tracks to the triumph tracks and one's new destiny. From Train Wreck, to Transition, to Transformation and ultimate Triumph… with God's amazing plans for your life! We will have an exciting time together with God's Word and this real, often devastating world in which we live. God has overcome the world and loves you more than you know! Looking ahead to being together with you, dear friends. In Teri's words: I may not know your name or where you have been, but I do know one thing: I know you stand at your Intersection with Destiny, following an experience you call your Train Wreck. I know about the pain you have walked through, released, and moved on from… yet it still haunts you. I know of the thoughts that torment you in the early morning hours when the darkness penetrates everything you hold dear, and even the silence screams out. I know that you are in the best place you could be - the place of becoming. As a Christian, Teri's personal faith in Christ and God's Word is powerfully enlightening and may lead you from doubts to assurance and fears to freedom! God has 'NewTracks' just for You! Tracks that may transform your life into the Triumph of His wonderful plans ‘just for you'! Don't forget to check out Guest, Teri Werner's book: "Train Wreck to Triumph: Healing Guide and Journal Combined to Turn Your Derailments into Destiny" on Amazon! Short description of "Train Wreck to Triumph: Healing Guide and Journal Combined to Turn Your Derailments into Destiny" from Amazon: Turning Your Derailments Into Destiny! I may not know your name or where you have been, but I do know one thing: I know you stand at your Intersection with Destiny, following an experience you call your Train Wreck. I know about the pain you have walked through, released and moved on from…yet it still haunts you. I know of the thoughts that torment you in the early morning hours when the darkness penetrates everything you hold dear, and even the silence screams out. I know that you are in the best place you could be—the place of becoming FREE. As I sit writing my final thoughts in this book for you, I know one thing. If you were the only person to read this book and follow the Coaching Journal experience…the only person who would find the value from the wholeness and healing so real it keeps you warm in places that still feel cold and painful—I would write this book just for you, and that is exactly what I did. This book is for YOU! The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield,  Dr. Paul Paul Hall,  Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer,  Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer,  Pastor Ron Ron Greer.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Returning Guest, Teri Werner - transformational leader, media strategist and author of Train Wreck to Triumph Friends, we are glad to have our friend, Teri Werner back with us this week to continue our discussion on Train Wreck to Triumph! We will have an exciting time together with God's Word and this real, often devastating world in which we live. Looking ahead to being together with you, dear friends. In Teri's words: I may not know your name or where you have been, but I do know one thing: I know you stand at your Intersection with Destiny, following an experience you call your Train Wreck. I know about the pain you have walked through, released and moved on from… yet it still haunts you. I know of the thoughts that torment you in the early morning hours when the darkness penetrates everything you hold dear, and even the silence screams out. I know that you are in the best place you could be - the place of becoming FREE!! As a Christian, Teri's personal faith in Christ and God's Word is powerfully enlightening, and may lead you from doubts to assurance and fears to freedom! *God has 'NewTracks' just for You! (Forgiveness Facts; how to forgive when the pain is real; Forgiveness or Unforgiveness - Your choice!) Don't forget to check out Guest, Teri Werner's book: "Train Wreck to Triumph: Healing Guide and Journal Combined to Turn Your Derailments into Destiny" on Amazon! Short description of "Train Wreck to Triumph: Healing Guide and Journal Combined to Turn Your Derailments into Destiny" from Amazon: Turning Your Derailments Into Destiny! I may not know your name or where you have been, but I do know one thing: I know you stand at your Intersection with Destiny, following an experience you call your Train Wreck. I know about the pain you have walked through, released and moved on from…yet it still haunts you. I know of the thoughts that torment you in the early morning hours when the darkness penetrates everything you hold dear, and even the silence screams out. I know that you are in the best place you could be—the place of becoming FREE. As I sit writing my final thoughts in this book for you, I know one thing. If you were the only person to read this book and follow the Coaching Journal experience…the only person who would find the value from the wholeness and healing so real it keeps you warm in places that still feel cold and painful—I would write this book just for you, and that is exactly what I did. This book is for YOU! The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield,  Dr. Paul Paul Hall,  Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer,  Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer,  Pastor Ron Ron Greer.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Guest, Teri Werner - transformational leader, media strategist and author of Train Wreck to Triumph Friends tonight we have Teri Werner, Author, Transformational leader and Media Strategist with us this week on “Raising Expectations!” She will share insights and Biblical truths that will strengthen and encourage you! *Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” In the words of Dr. Phil, “How's that working for you?” Teri says, “When you look at the past few years, do you identify with the word train wreck? How have you healed, and how is your heart feeling?” Her book “Train Wreck to Triumph” addresses many questions and how a vital relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ leads you down a road of growth and healing. One example is forgiveness. What are the facts, how to forgive, and your choices and consequences? Also, transparently examining your train wreck, growing to forgiveness, and she beautifully shares that God will turn your derailment into destiny. He has the plans, remember? We will have a good time together with Gods Word and the real, often devastating world we live! As always, we look for to seeing and being with you for this weeks show! Join us because God has a message just for you to clarify and strengthen your life in Him! Don't forget to check out Guest, Teri Werner's book: "Train Wreck to Triumph: Healing Guide and Journal Combined to Turn Your Derailments into Destiny" on Amazon! The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield,  Dr. Paul Paul Hall,  Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer,  Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer,  Pastor Ron Ron Greer.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Dear Friends, We will be celebrating Mother's Day, a beautiful and wonderful occasion indeed! Abraham Lincoln aptly stated, "No man is poor who has a godly mother!" As we ponder this profound statement, we are reminded of God's beautiful plan and design. As believers, we understand that a godly mother embodies the ‘Heart and Love of Christ' to her children. She remains cognizant of her influential role and responsibilities over their lives and futures, thus making sacrifices for their welfare without hesitation. This week, our team will share why we are grateful for our mothers and how God guided us through childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood because of them and our dads. We look forward to being together with you and encourage you to think about your mothers and how 20/20 hindsight and perhaps a great amount of personal growth in wisdom and your relationship with God may have given you a new appreciation and understanding of Lincoln's words! However, most important, a grateful and loving heart for all Jesus has done for you! You may have an opportunity to call in a say a few words about your special Mother! The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield,  Dr. Paul Paul Hall,  Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer,  Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer,  Pastor Ron Ron Greer.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Joined by guest, Frank Roberson, with The Black Rhino Protection Agency - Family Security Briefing Friends we are glad to have our friend Frank Roberson back to lead us in a “Family Security Briefing!” As you may know, Frank is the President and CEO, Black Rhino Group, Protective Services, Counterintelligence Threat Specialist, Investigator Black Rhino Companies Inc. (Black Rhino Group) - American Military University- Mansfield, Texas, United States. In the light of all that is happening in our nation today, he will discuss what our responses should be - are we awake and attentive to our surroundings and more! While we love and trust God with our families, do we have responsibilities here also? If so, what are they and what do they entail? The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield,  Dr. Paul Paul Hall,  Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer,  Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer,  Pastor Ron Ron Greer.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Joined by Guest, Professor Nancy Pearcey - Author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality Friends, we all pray you had a wonderful Easter week because you know the “Risen Jesus” as your Savior and Lord! He is risen and coming again! Amen ✝️ We are delighted to have Dr. Nancy Pearcey as our guest. She is the bestselling author of seven books, including two ECPA Gold Medallion Winners: Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity and How Now Shall We Live? (co-authored by Chuck Colson and Harold Fickett). Her other books include The Soul of Science, Finding Truth, Saving Leonardo, Love Thy Body, and most recently The Toxic War on Masculinity. Her books have been translated into 19 languages, and she has also contributed chapters to 15 books. A former agnostic, Pearcey was hailed in The Economist as “America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual.” She has published hundreds of articles in outlets such as The Washington Post, The Washington Times, Fox News, The Daily Caller, The American Enterprise, American Thinker, Human Life Review, First Things, Christianity Today, the Regent University Law Review, CNS News, Human Events, and The Federalist. Pearcey has been an invited speaker on university campuses such as Princeton, Dartmouth, Stanford, the University of Southern California, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, and the University of Georgia. She has spoken to staffers in Congress and the White House; to scientists at Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories; to actors and screenwriters in Hollywood; and to think tanks and public policy groups such as the Council for National Policy, the Family Research Council, Faith & Law, Concerned Women for America, Eagle Forum, and the Heritage Foundation. As always, we look for to seeing and being with you for this weeks show! Join us because God has a message just for you to clarify and strengthen your life in Him! The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield,  Dr. Paul Paul Hall,  Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer,  Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer,  Pastor Ron Ron Greer.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Joined by Friend and Guest, Pastor Will Hobbs - Resurrection Sunday Friends, we are delighted to have our dear friend Pastor Will Hobbs with us this Monday night. He is an associate pastor at Kelview Heights Baptist Church in Midland, Texas, where he is loved and appreciated by all. As we hear the words “Easter and “The Resurrection”, what do they mean to us? Capture in your mind what those followers of Jesus felt in those treacherous moments between the Crucifixion and the Resurrection! We know how they felt, don't we? Everyone knew that Jesus Christ had lived the most glorious life ever lived, but yet He died on the cross! Feel what they must have felt as they struggled along to the empty tomb, weeping and groping their way. In the midst of all that is going on in our nation and the world at this moment, perhaps we may better understand that “life without the Resurrection is no life at all!” We look forward to answers to that and much more as we come together with Pastor Will and your “Raising Expectations Team” this show. The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield, Dr. Paul Paul Hall, Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer, Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer, Pastor Ron Ron Greer.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With guest, Dr. Jim Robbins from the Institute of World Politics Friends, it is always a great honor and pleasure to have Dr. Robbins with us. As Jim shares , we will be discussing the issues and events happening in Washington and around the world with President Trump and his administration! ( www.iwp.edu ) Dr. Robbins is an outstanding historian and Dean of Academics, IWP( Institute of World Politics) ; Senior Fellow in National Security Affairs at the American Foreign Policy Council ; Former special assistant in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Jim is a man of Faith in God and love for our Country. He has the ability to hear and descerne the root of a question and the heart of the person asking!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guests, Charles Lingerfelt Editor of Christian Times Magazine and Paul Antaby, Master Chief from the USS Cole We are delighted to have our friend and beloved Texas Republican Congressional Candidate Charles Lingerfelt with us! God has used Charles in so many ways in changing lives here and globally! He was born and raised in the state of Tennessee, where he graduated from high school and became an alumnus of Lee University. But in 1969, Charles and his family moved to the state of Texas, and has resided here ever since. He has made 29 trips to Iraqi Kurdistan, teaching American English and government. He is currently the editor-in-chief of Christian Times Magazine which is now being read globally around the world in 178 countries. Charles is an expert on so many national and international political situations and is a man of great Christian Faith in the Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. *On a special note Charles will be joined by Alan Abney and his wife Jan from the USS COLE who he interviewed for the International Christian Times Magazine.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Denice Gary-Pandol former CA Senatorial Candidate on Raising Expectations for part 2 Friends, we welcome back one of our favorite political minds in the nation, Denice Gary-Pandol to our show! She is a woman of great Faith in God and the power of prayer which blesses her audiences as it educates them. As you requested, she will be with us for two shows, speaking on the topic, “Insights into Prospering the American People!”. *She shared the numbers for you to reach out and share your heart to the President Trump-White House (202 456-7111) and CA Senators at (202-224-3121) on important issues, more of which she will be sharing this week! Denice is recognized as one of the foremost conservative political minds in the nation and world today! She has an incredible ability to clearly articulate people, nations, Middle East problems and ramifications to America and our lives, that will astound you!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Denise Gary-Pandol former CA Senatorial Candidate on Raising Expectations Friends, we welcome back one of our favorite political minds in the nation, Denise Gary-Pandhol to our show! She is a woman of great Faith in God and the power of prayer which blesses her audiences as it educates them. As you requested, she will be with us for two shows, speaking on the the topic, “ Insights into Prospering the American People!”. *She shared the numbers for you to reach out and share your heart to the President Trump-White House (202 456-7111) and CA Senators at (202-224-3121) on important issues, more of which she will be sharing this week! Denise is recognized as one of the foremost conservative political minds in the nation and world today! She has an incredible ability to clearly articulate people, nations, Middle East problems and ramifications to America and our lives, that will astound you!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Melba Hernandez - See the Need on Raising Expectations Friends, We are delighted to have Melba Hernandez as our special guest, to share about children, family needs today in our nation. Melba is a special lady who is loved by her family and countless people in her life and church (Cross City Church - Dallas, Texas) today. From University graduation to IMF Journeyman work in mass- media radio offices and churches in Mexico City, to church work in Indiana and back to Texas, *Melba has always sought God to be “in tune” with His purpose for her life! With a deep love for God and her country, she has also worked with children and family ministries and understands these needs in our nation today! Watch and listen in as Melba shares about her family and testimony and we have a great discussion together about God “Raising YOUR Expectations” too! To quote Melba, “I want to thank you for the opportunity to share how God can use all of us regardless of our age, to serve him, to be obedient and to be available to listen to those who need some listening ears.” “But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired.” Isaiah 40:31 (Amplified Ed.)

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guests Mark and Belinda Rich from Wycliffe Bible Translators and JAARS Friends, We are so glad to have with us this week, Mark and Belinda Rich, who serve people here and around the world with Wycliffe Bible Translators and JAARS. Part of their work is to serve and equip local translation teams so they can bring the Bible alive for their people, and meet supply needs. The logistics involved can be very difficult and different in certain situations but God always makes the way clear and His Word comes alive in the hearts of the people. Mark and Belinda are wonderful servants for the Lord and the power of His Word! God uses Mark and Belinda's committed lives and Faith to bring that Good News around the world! So tune in and watch on one of five platforms listed below and prayerfully share your comments with us! *May God speak to all of US reminding US how much we love Him and His Precious Word! Till then, have a blest selfless weekend! Don't forget to check out the Rich's website: https://www.jaars.org/ So we invite you to tune in, watch, listen, share and pray with us on Raising Expectations!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With the Raising Expectations team - God and America today The RE Team Men, “God and America today!” on “Raising Expectations!” This week's show will feature our team guys sharing , discussing and reacting to what we believe God is doing across America since President Trump was inaugurated as our 47th President! He is said to be bringing back “Common Sense“more each and every day. Many are sharing how the Presence and Peace of God is returning to the hearts of Americans everywhere. The same can be accurately said for the world situation from the Middle East to the South Pacific and Europe to South America! So we invite you to tune in, watch, listen, share and pray with us on Raising Expectations!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Master Chief Paul Abney, USS Cole, guided missile ship Paul Abney and his wife Jan will be with us to share from his heart the events that happened that terrible day on the USS Cole! Al Qaeda suicide bombers killed 17 sailors and injured nearly 40 others. It was a terrible day that has become a source of determination and camaraderie for our great United States Navy. Catherine Herridge well known Fox and CBS journalist and senior investigative reporter has done an interview and article with Paul and one other officer that is outstanding. It will be discussed on our show with former Texas Congressional Candidate Charles Lingerfelt, Paul Abney and our wonderful Raising Expectations Team on March 17th! Charles is the editor of The Christian Times Magazine (world wide distribution) which will feature Master Chief Paul Abney on the cover of its March Edition with the story inside! Paul is a devout committed Christian who grieved horribly for his fellow crew members- but whose strength of faith and character was and is a source of peace for his men and women in uniform to this day! The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield Dr. Paul Paul Hall Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer Pastor Ron Ron Greer

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Janet Price President of Golden State Republican Women - Common Sense Janet Price: President of Golden State Republican Women on “Raising Expectations!” Back by popular request is President Janet Price of GSRW to share with us her special insights on what is happening in our elections to restore values and common sense for the people in our nation and state! We will have your well known “ Raising Expectations Team Discussion” with Janet, in which you are always invited to text in your thoughts and share them live in our “cup of coffee together time”! Janet's enthusiasm is contagious and her Faith in God will strengthen and encourage you! So tell you friends and tune in to watch and hear while having your excitement and thankfulness grow for our great nation and state! Don't forget to check out Janet's website at: GSRW.org The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield Dr. Paul Paul Hall Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer Pastor Ron Ron Greer

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Dr. Robert Buckingham - Aging can be prevented and 2025 could be a great year for your health Dr. Robert Buckingham has been a practicing physician for over 46 years with a career in basic science research that spans over half a century. The practice of medicine in its full spectrum, from outpatient medicine to the sickest in the intensive care unit, has shown him the repeated patterns of illness, whose onset and veracity are linked to repetitive pro- inflammatory free radicals they elicit into your central circulation! Simply put, he has an inside understanding of just how God put us together and what we should know and do with our bodies and lives! Ageing can be prevented and 2025 could be a great year with your health. Dr. Buckingham is a man of great Faith in God and his insights will not only challenge you, but draw you close to the Lord. Don't forget to check out the Doctor's new book: How Dancing Really Stops the Clock Check it out at: How Dancing Really Stops the Clock: 9781959483045: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield Dr. Paul Paul Hall Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer Pastor Ron Ron Greer

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Frank Roberson, with The Black Rhino Protection Agency - Counterintelligence 2 By request we are having our close friend Frank Roberson back with us this week! As you may know, Frank is a Counterintelligence Threat Specialist and directs his own Black Rhino Protection Agency. He is a former District Director at United States House of Representatives and has appeared on Fox, CBS and other media networks discussing the dangers that we are facing in our nation today! Specifically beginning with the assassination attempts on our President elect Donald Trump and the threats involved nationally, we will discuss a new mind set needed to be pro- active instead of re- active! “Facing Danger” today in our Nation needs to be a matter of prayer and awareness for everyone. We will also talk about President Trumps Inauguration and world implications as he takes leadership in the Oval Office. Frank and his wife Christie are people of Faith and a special part of our Raising Expectations family!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Pastor Will Hobbs - A Call to Prayer During this Holiday Season Dear Friends, As you and our team prayerfully attend Christmas programs at church, family gatherings in homes, neighborhood walks to see Christmas lights and more, you will be in our prayers! As we said last week, Christmas is about the Greatest Gift ever given to the world. It's not just about decorations, lights, trees and gifts , but rather a reminder that no one is beyond Gods reach or love. The miracle and prayer stay with us always… now there's an expectaions raiser! For all God gave us at Christmas, I always think first of (simply put) two things… 1. He was born in a manger because there was no room for them anyplace in Bethlehem! One couple took pity on them and gave them their barn which was really a small cave where animals would sleep and take shelter. It was a dirty, disgusting and undesirable place. They laid Him in a manger there - a rough trough from which the animals ate their food. What a humbling setting… *but God had a reason, to show us that He always shows up in the most unlikely places. His love doesn't start at the top and work its way to the bottom…No His love starts at the very bottom and works its way up to the top! It's a beautiful story that reminds us that no one is beyond Gods reach and love! 2. Secondly, when God really wanted to express His level of love for us and desire to change us, to know us personally, *He Showed up in person! He said there is no place I won't go in order to find you and connect with you! Friends, Christmas is time to celebrate that Almighty God didn't forget us. He didn't send a book and say read this…no He showed up in person! So take Him out of the manger and receive Him into your heart by faith! Discover how He will show up for us everyday in every way for He is only a Prayer away! As the Great old hymn says; Oh how I love Jesus Oh how I love Jesus… Oh how I love Jesus Because He First loved me! Merry Christmas from myself and all your “ Raising Expectations “ team family

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Steve McConkey, President of 4WindsUSA and an Olympic Coach, leader and evangelist Friends, U.S. Olympic Coach, teacher, evangelist and conservative voice in sports nationally (has fought for women only in women's sports and Title 9 before US Congress) will be our guest as we head into the final stretch to Election Day! Steve has been very active in speaking out against the far left liberal agenda of the Democrats in Wisconsin and surrounding states. He will share his Christian values as they relate to the election and the nation… values from conversations and years of watching and working with people athletically and politically for Biblical, Family and Conservative Truth!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guests, Dr Marianne Cintron and Will Cintron - Thanksgiving 2024 with Raising Expectations Team! Friends, President George Washington's “Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789” was the first presidential proclamation of Thanksgiving in the United States.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Kurt Schlichter - What now America We are thrilled to have our long time friend Kurt Schlichter back with us this Monday night, to share and enthuse us all about our great nation! He is an outstanding author, political pungent, United States Army Captain/teacher and lawyer. His books are best sellers and “WE”LL BE BACK: the fall and rise of America” has made everyone think again! You won't want to miss the show so tell your friends and tune in and watch… Tune in on, Facebook, YouTube, X, LinkedIn and, Amazon Podcasts at, 6:00 pm Pacific 8:00pm Central  9:00 pm Eastern Pastor Joe Joe Schofield Dr. Paul Paul Hall Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer Pastor Ron Ron Greer

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Pastor Will Hobbs - A Call to Prayer Election 2024 is over and the nation has voted a mandate for President-elect Donald Trump, vice-president elect JD Vance, a change of direction and call for Constitutional America first leadership. So much has been said here and will continue in the weeks ahead as people review and digest what happened. Donald Trump has clarified and given clear answers to a multitude of questions on all fronts, and Americans have given him and the Republicans a landslide victory the likes of what we have not seen since President Ronald Reagan was elected. Now, as he stated at his victory celebration early Wednesday morning, the time has come to work together. He shared from his heart that he believed God had saved him from the bullets in Butler for a reason and has a plan for him and America. It's time to PRAY for President Trump and all the people of our nation as we move forward. *our good friend Pastor Will Hobbs will share from his heart and God's Word truths to help each of us do our part for Christ and for all Americans.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Jim S Robbins, Historian, Dean of Academics, Institute of World Politics Dr. Jim Robbins “Institute of World Politics” on Raising Expectations! Join us on Election 2024 evening with our special friend Dr. Jim Robbins of the Institute of World Politics in Washington DC. As Jim shares , we will be discussing the issues and events that have transpired and helped direct the 2024 election across the nation culminating on Election Day-tomorrow. Dr. Robbins is an outstanding historian and Dean of Academics, IWP; Senior Fellow in National Security Affairs at the American Foreign Policy Council; Former special assistant in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Jim is a man of Faith in God and has the ability to hear and discern the root of question and the heart of the person asking! Tune in on, Facebook, YouTube, X, LinkedIn and, Amazon Podcasts at, 6:00 pm Pacific 8:00pm Central 9:00 pm Eastern Pastor Joe Joe Schofield Dr. Paul Paul Hall Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer Pastor Ron Ron Greer

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Steve McConkey, President of 4WindsUSA and an Olympic Coach, leader and evangelist Friends, U.S. Olympic Coach, teacher, evangelist and conservative voice in sports nationally (has fought for women only in women's sports and Title 9 before US Congress) will be our guest as we head into the final stretch to Election Day! Steve has been very active in speaking out against the far left liberal agenda of the Democrats in Wisconsin and surrounding states. He will share his Christian values as they relate to the election and the nation… values from conversations and years of watching and working with people athletically and politically for Biblical, Family and Conservative Truth!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Elizabeth Wong Ahlers, PhD Candidate for CA 25 State Senate Seat on The California Comeback! Elizabeth Wong Ahlers, PhD Candidate for CA 25 State Senate Seat “Raising Expectations” Elizabeth will be with us again this week as she enters the final days before the election! As you probably know, Elizabeth is a woman of great Faith in Jesus as is her husband Ron and family! We have been praying and promoting her as God directs her campaign and gives her continued wisdom and leadership each day! Elizabeth is dedicated to help make “California Comeback” a reality. She is committed to leading Californians back to spiritual, moral, educational, financial and lawful common sense- a “Beacon” for the entire nation. (Love-Lives-Liberty- Law) Elizabeth is dedicated to help make “California Comeback” a reality. She is committed to leading Californians back to spiritual, moral, educational, financial and lawful common sense- a “Beacon” for the entire nation. (Love-Lives-Liberty- Law) Tune in and share your thoughts and support with us!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Republican Denise Gary-Pandol on America First! Federal National Security clearance holder, Middle East Specialist, speaks four of their languages. Has done undercover research, is an American History scholar and California Senatorial candidate. So much more could be said, however as we all know the election is coming very soon! What is at stake- what will happen to America? We ALL need to understand and vote. Denise believes there are critical National needs, moral-Christian values and Biblical reasons to vote correctly! What does that mean? She will factually and historically explain and prayerfully with her love for the Lord and His word, enlighten everyone who listens and watches this week's show! So tune in and watch on one of five platforms listed below and prayerfully share your comments with us! *May God speak to all of US reminding US how much we love Him and His Precious Word!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Steve McConkey, President of 4WindsUSA and an Olympic Coach, leader and evangelist Exciting, encouraging and informative show with Coach Steve McConkey this week! He will be sharing what happened at the Olympics in Paris this past summer- and we will hear how God was at work in the lives of hundreds of Christian Athletes (and national teams) who “spoke up “ in many powerful ways! Steve is also actively involved writing for a special website that shares conservative truths with people all over Wisconsin and the nation. He has been actively analyzing the polls and issues with the people for months now, giving positive Christian values that are so important in the upcoming elections. Steve and Liz, his wife of 44 years have served God together as teachers coaches and examples- impacting the lives of countless young men and women for Christ! To Find out more about Steve McConkey and 4WindsUSA visit https://4windsusa.com/ So tune in and watch on one of five platforms listed below and prayerfully share your comments with us! *May God speak to all of US reminding US how much we love Him and His Precious Word!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Janet Price Golden State Republican Women Janet Price, President of the GSRW has been really busy with her members statewide supporting all Republicans running to win their elections in just a few weeks. California Comeback and Make America Great Again is the battle cry. Working with people tirelessly, we look forward to hearing the stories of people, prayer, dedication and the teamwork everywhere as we approach perhaps the most critically important elections in the history of our nation.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Republican Denise Gary-Pandol on What do we do? We are blessed to have Denise Gary-Pandol, former CA Senatorial candidate and political scholar with us again by audience and staff request! She has incredible insight and clearance to understand what is happening as we speed toward perhaps the most important presidential election in the history of our beloved Nation. As you listen and watch from across the nation, Denise will share facts and possible outcomes from a myriad of important questions being discussed nationally and worldwide, all of critical importance.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Melba Hernandez on See the Need! Friends, we are delighted to have Melba Hernandez as our special guest, to share about children, family needs today in our nation. Melba is a special lady who is loved by her family and countless people in her life and church (Cross City Church - Dallas, Texas) today. From University graduation, to IMF Journeyman work in mass- media radio offices and churches in Mexico City, to church work in Indiana and back to Texas, *Melba has always sought God to be “in tune” with His purpose for her life! With a deep love for God and her country, she has also worked with children and family ministries and understands these needs in our nation today! Watch and listen in as Melba shares about her family and testimony and we have a great discussion together about God “Raising YOUR Expectations” too! To quote Melba, “I want to thank you for the opportunity to share how God can use all of us regardless of our age, to serve him, to be obedient and to be available to listen to those who need some listening ears.” “But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired.” Isaiah 40:31 (Amplified Ed.)

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Frank Roberson, with The Black Rhino Protection Agency We are glad to have our good friend and security- protection specialist Frank Roberson back with us this week! He is a man who has trained using his God given skills to become one the best in personal protection today, founding his agency “Black Rhino Executive Protection Investigations”. Many sought Frank's opinions on the events and coverage of the assassination attempt on President Trump. He has great insight on what we are facing with the criminal elements that have infiltrated illegally across the borders. Frank brings it all down to “where we live” as members of society today. Protecting our families and friends. In his own words;

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guests, Dr Marianne Cintron and Will Cintron, Step by Step Dyslexia Solutions Friends, This week we are blessed to have our friends, Dr Marianne Cintron and Will Cintron with us. They join the show to talk about Dyslexia and its effects on our youth today. Dr. Marianne teaches many methods to help with Dyslexia and shares with us her wealth of knowledge on the subject. You can find out more about both Dr. Marianne and Dyslexia on her website.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Co-hosts Dr. Craig and Stephanie Thayer talk all things Grace and Mental Illness Friends this week on Raising Expectations we have our friends Dr. Craig and Stephanie Thayer share with us their exceptional wisdom. Today Dr Craig and Stephanie share all things Mental Illness, and the grace of God. join us as they share about their experiences and about how God can help you through the struggles.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Guest, Scott Turner, CEO of Community Engagement & Opportunity Council Friends this week on Raising Expectations we have our friend Scott Turner joining the show. Scott is the CEO of Community Engagement & Opportunity Council, he is a man of Faith and believes in the work that God does for each and everyone of us in our lives. Join us as we listen to Scott's story and his experience that lead him to founding the wonderful organization he runs today!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Friends this week on Raising Expectations we have our friend and reoccurring guest, Pastor Will Hobbs joining us. Will comes on the show to teach and inform all of us about, the importance of courage, in both our lives, relationships, and faith in God.

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Elizabeth Ahlers, CA State Senatorial Candidate Friends, We are blessed to have back with us this week, Elizabeth Ahlers. She has become one of our team's dear friends, and is still running for the California State Senate. she rejoins us on this episode to update all of us on what has been happening in her election. Elizabeth also shares with us ways to help support her in her efforts to save this amazing state. Don't forget to check out Elizabeth's own podcast, "This is Our Time - With Elizabeth Ahlers". Join us to help show Elizabeth our support!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Elizabeth Ahlers, CA State Senatorial Candidate Friends, We are blessed to have back with us this week, Elizabeth Ahlers. She has become one of our team's dear friends, and is still running for the California State Senate. she rejoins us on this episode to update all of us on what has been happening in her election. Elizabeth also shares with us ways to help support her in her efforts to save this amazing state. Join us to help show Elizabeth our support!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stephanie Thayer and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall and Ron Greer Guest, Dr. James S. Robbins, Dean of Academics at Institude of World Politics, Senior Fellow in National Security Affairs at the American Foreign Policy Council, Former special assistant in the Office of the Secretaty of Defense. Friends, this week we are blessed to have our friend, James S. Robbins back with us again for another week to continue sharing with us the current ongoings of worlds politics and the United State's Place in it all. James also goes over China, and all the worries of the technological informational warfare they wage on the U.S.A. Again James explains why its imporant to be informed of other countries politics and how it affects their attitide towards America. Also the current state of American affairs and its impact on American families. Join as we welcome back our great friend James back onto the program!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stephanie Thayer and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall and Ron Greer Guest, Dr. James S. Robbins, Dean of Academics at Institude of World Politics, Senior Fellow in National Security Affairs at the American Foreign Policy Council, Former special assistant in the Office of the Secretaty of Defense. Friends, this week we are blessed to have our friend, James S. Robbins back with us again to share with us the current ongoings of worlds politics and the United State's Place in it all. He also shares with us why its imporant to be informed of other countries politicys and their attitide towards America. Also the current state of American affairs and how it might empact our families. Join as we welcome back our great friend James back onto the program!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Janet Price, President of Golden State Republican Women Friends, this week we are blessed to have our friend, Janet Price back again with us to share how her life is going, and how California is improving in recent times. Janet also joins us to share with us more about her organization, Golden State Republican Women's and it's progress in affecting and improving California for the better! Don't forget to support this lovely member of the Raising Expectations family!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, CA State Senatorial Candidate - District 25, Elizabeth Ahlers Elizabeth Ahler's website https://elizabeth4senate24.com Friends, We are blessed to have with us this week, Elizabeth Ahlers. She is our team's new friend, and currently running for the 2024 California District 25! Join us tonight as we show our support and go into depth on her thoughts, motives and hopes for the future! So tune in and watch on one of five platforms listed below and prayerfully share your comments with us! *May God speak to all of US reminding US how much we love Him and His Precious Word!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Co-hosts, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer talk all things Health, Mental Health, Faith and Family Friends, this week we are blessed to have our friends and co-hosts, Stefanie Thayer and Dr. Craig Thayer, join us this show to tell us about Family, Faith and health. They share with us tips they have learned and want to share with us and you, our audience! Don't forget to support this lovely member of the Raising Expectations family! So tune in and watch on one of five platforms listed below and prayerfully share your comments with us! *May God speak to all of US reminding US how much we love Him and His Precious Word!

Dr. Craig Thayer, a trauma surgeon shares his personal and professional tragedies and how he overcame them to heal others. CraigThayer.net #traumaa #traumasurgeon #adoption #inspiraiton

LifeBlood: We talked about embracing and understanding the relationship of pain to purpose, overcoming adversity, working hard in service of what's most important, and how to know what you want, with Dr. Craig Thayer, General Surgeon, speaker, and author.        Listen to learn the difference between being a believer versus a follower! You can learn more about Craig at CraigThayer.net, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Get your copy of SAVED HERE https://amzn.to/3uBW40t Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you'd like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live.  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood

KeywordsResilience - Trauma Surgery - Spiritual Belief - Hope - Inspiration - MotivationIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled Craig Thayer, a general surgeon of over 30 years, talks about his experiences in the field and how he became a surgeon. He discusses the challenges and rewards of being a surgeon, particularly trauma surgery and touches on advancements in medicine, such as monoclonal antibodies for melanoma treatment. He also shares his belief in evidence-based science while also acknowledging the potential for spiritual beliefs to provide hope. Craig also talks about his experiences growing up as an orphan and later reconnecting with his natural family and opens up about his struggles with dyslexia. Main topicsWhat inspired Craig to become a surgeon?How does Craig deal with the stress of being a surgeon?Craig's thoughts on spiritual beliefs and their impact on healthTimestamps1. Introductions - (00:00 - 01:09)2: Writing a book to inspire, motivate, and give hope in today's society - (01:09 - 02:16)3: The emotional toll of surgery and the impact it can have on a surgeon - (02:27 - 05:38)4: The different responsibilities of a surgeon - (05:38 - 08:33)5: Changes in Medicine - (11:22 - 13:10)6: The philosophical questions in science and the limitations of science - (15:55 - 16:28)7: Craig talks about his book and the inspiration behind it - (17:30 - 22:22)Action itemsFind out more about Craig at craigthayer.netCraig's memoir is Saved: One Trauma Surgeon's True Accounts of the Miracles in His Life

This week we had the great pleasure of speaking with Craig Thayer, M.D. Craig Thayer's destiny was mapped before he was even born. Being put up for adoption at birth and finding his family at nine months was just the start of his unorthodox journey. Craig Thayer battled a reading disorder that went undiagnosed until he was fifty-five years old. Despite that and numerous other challenges, the calling in his heart to become a surgeon grew louder and louder. It didn't quit when he suffered a twisted intestine, witnessed his adopted mother's alcohol problem, grieved her death when he was just eighteen, healed from a skull fracture in college, agonized over his adopted father's fight for his life, and struggled to find his self-esteem. Through adversity, he has become a well-respected surgeon, head of trauma, community leader, and forever a jokester.  The miracles that touched his life were his saving grace and shined a light on his purpose. Craig Thayer's intent in sharing his stories are to give you hope, inspiration, a sense of belonging.  His passion is to inspire and motivate others to live their life to the fullest. We are all more alike than we know. Find more about Craig and his book here!

On his way to becoming a trauma surgeon, Dr. Craig Thayer experienced enormous adversity and God's incredible grace which allowed him to overcome multiple life-threatening and potentially career-ending situations. He also witnessed miracles in his own life and the lives of patients he treated, which gives rise to the question; have you taken God's miracles in your life for granted? Special Guest: Craig Thayer.

Craig Thayer: His destiny was mapped before he was even born. Being put up for adoption at birth and finding his family at nine months was just the start of his unorthodox journey. Craig battled a reading disorder that went undiagnosed until he was fifty-five years old. Despite that and numerous other challenges, the calling in his heart to become a surgeon grew louder and louder. It didn't quiet when he suffered a twisted intestine, witnessed his adopted mother's alcohol problem, grieved her death when he was just eighteen, healed from a skull fracture in college, agonized over his adopted father's fight for his life, and struggled to find his self-esteem. Through adversity, he has become a well-respected surgeon, head of trauma, community leader, and forever a jokester. The miracles that touched his life were his saving grace and shined a light on his purpose. Craig's intent in sharing his stories are to give you hope, inspiration, and a sense of belonging. His passion is to inspire and motivate others to live their life to the fullest. We are all more alike than we know. Craig is the best-selling author of SAVED: One Trauma Surgeon's True Accounts of the Miracles in His Life. In this memoir, you can hear many of his inspiring stories. Craig Thayer Vroom Vroom Veer Stories His grandma, (known to his kids as Gigi) encouraged him to write a book for 15 years--later we went to a business training with famous people who didn't know him who also encouraged him to write a book about his struggles through adversity and his faith Blessed to be a orphan; his natural mother was in Michigan and was not married and starting to show and was engaged but not in the church long enough; mom moved to California long enough to have Craig and get him baptized at a local church before giving him to an orphanage His adopted mom was born in Ireland and she had an Irish temper and struggled with alcoholism; she made Craig and Empath; he went to his first AA meeting at age 11 and heard testimony of all the participants One man from AA named John had killed a kid while drunk driving and Craig reminded John of that kid that he had killed Landed on general surgery in med school because at that time he would learn how to treat a person from head to toe; he really wanted to know how to perform a Tracheostomy When he went to do medical missionary work he would often need assistance from non-medical folks; he always advised people to let him know if they felt light headed or just uncomfortable because people can pass out and hurt themselves Jeff shares way too much detail about passing out which doctor's call Vasovagal syncope; that started in Air Force Basic training as a needle phobia We talk about how tall men (at least 6'4") earn 15K more for every inch over 6 feet; Male leaders tend to be tall with large hands; that same group also tends to pass out more often Connections Website Vasovagal syncope