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Listener Submission: "I have not been in Louisiana long and am trying to fit in but I am having a hard time with the degree of urgency with our weather. All of my friends are running to the grocery store like Y2K. Y'all panicked?! My friends think I'm not taking this seriously. Should I be at the grocery store and not sending you two this message? Kidding, not kidding."As the area doesn't receive this weather often, many people are unprepared and get a little enthusiastic! That being said, it's better "to be a fool 50 times than be fatally wrong once". We broke down this question, and discussed some winter weather safety with the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on last night's "What Would Mama Do?"Important: If you see an animal in need in this freezing weather, bring them in or call Caddo Animal Control at 318-226-6624.Be sure to listen in every weeknight to American Ground Radio on 101.7 FM/710 AM or on keelnews.com. Our nightly "What Would Mama Do?" segment is sponsored by Moor Coffee Company.
Listener Submission: "I have not been in Louisiana long and am trying to fit in but I am having a hard time with the degree of urgency with our weather. All of my friends are running to the grocery store like Y2K. Y'all panicked?! My friends think I'm not taking this seriously. Should I be at the grocery store and not sending you two this message? Kidding, not kidding."As the area doesn't receive this weather often, many people are unprepared and get a little enthusiastic! That being said, it's better "to be a fool 50 times than be fatally wrong once". We broke down this question, and discussed some winter weather safety with the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on last night's "What Would Mama Do?"Important: If you see an animal in need in this freezing weather, bring them in or call Caddo Animal Control at 318-226-6624.Be sure to listen in every weeknight to American Ground Radio on 101.7 FM/710 AM or on keelnews.com. Our nightly "What Would Mama Do?" segment is sponsored by Moor Coffee Company.
Listener Submission: "I have not been in Louisiana long and am trying to fit in but I am having a hard time with the degree of urgency with our weather. All of my friends are running to the grocery store like Y2K. Y'all panicked?! My friends think I'm not taking this seriously. Should I be at the grocery store and not sending you two this message? Kidding, not kidding."As the area doesn't receive this weather often, many people are unprepared and get a little enthusiastic! That being said, it's better "to be a fool 50 times than be fatally wrong once". We broke down this question, and discussed some winter weather safety with the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on last night's "What Would Mama Do?"Important: If you see an animal in need in this freezing weather, bring them in or call Caddo Animal Control at 318-226-6624.Be sure to listen in every weeknight to American Ground Radio on 101.7 FM/710 AM or on keelnews.com. Our nightly "What Would Mama Do?" segment is sponsored by Moor Coffee Company.
Listener Submission: "I have not been in Louisiana long and am trying to fit in but I am having a hard time with the degree of urgency with our weather. All of my friends are running to the grocery store like Y2K. Y'all panicked?! My friends think I'm not taking this seriously. Should I be at the grocery store and not sending you two this message? Kidding, not kidding."As the area doesn't receive this weather often, many people are unprepared and get a little enthusiastic! That being said, it's better "to be a fool 50 times than be fatally wrong once". We broke down this question, and discussed some winter weather safety with the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on last night's "What Would Mama Do?"Important: If you see an animal in need in this freezing weather, bring them in or call Caddo Animal Control at 318-226-6624.Be sure to listen in every weeknight to American Ground Radio on 101.7 FM/710 AM or on keelnews.com. Our nightly "What Would Mama Do?" segment is sponsored by Moor Coffee Company.
Listener Submission: "I have been watching all the coverage regarding the teacher arrested in Abbeville. As a mother and a woman, I was mortified for her. I am curious what The Mamas are thinking about this situation. I am so ashamed of the national coverage and what people must think of us."Coverage of the arrest in Abbeville has garnered nationwide interest. We got a fresh take on the situation from the Mamas, Denise Vinson Arthur and Teri Spinks Netterville, on Friday's "What Would Mama Do?" This daily segment is sponsored by Moor Coffee Company, and airs live 6-7PM on 101.7 FM/710 AM and on keelnews.com.
Listener Submission: "I have been watching all the coverage regarding the teacher arrested in Abbeville. As a mother and a woman, I was mortified for her. I am curious what The Mamas are thinking about this situation. I am so ashamed of the national coverage and what people must think of us."Coverage of the arrest in Abbeville has garnered nationwide interest. We got a fresh take on the situation from the Mamas, Denise Vinson Arthur and Teri Spinks Netterville, on Friday's "What Would Mama Do?" This daily segment is sponsored by Moor Coffee Company, and airs live 6-7PM on 101.7 FM/710 AM and on keelnews.com.
Listener Submission: "I have been watching all the coverage regarding the teacher arrested in Abbeville. As a mother and a woman, I was mortified for her. I am curious what The Mamas are thinking about this situation. I am so ashamed of the national coverage and what people must think of us."Coverage of the arrest in Abbeville has garnered nationwide interest. We got a fresh take on the situation from the Mamas, Denise Vinson Arthur and Teri Spinks Netterville, on Friday's "What Would Mama Do?" This daily segment is sponsored by Moor Coffee Company, and airs live 6-7PM on 101.7 FM/710 AM and on keelnews.com.
Listener Submission: "I have been watching all the coverage regarding the teacher arrested in Abbeville. As a mother and a woman, I was mortified for her. I am curious what The Mamas are thinking about this situation. I am so ashamed of the national coverage and what people must think of us."Coverage of the arrest in Abbeville has garnered nationwide interest. We got a fresh take on the situation from the Mamas, Denise Vinson Arthur and Teri Spinks Netterville, on Friday's "What Would Mama Do?" This daily segment is sponsored by Moor Coffee Company, and airs live 6-7PM on 101.7 FM/710 AM and on keelnews.com.
Listener Submission: "Yesterday was National Police Officer Appreciation Day and I hear people grumbling about the police and how terrible they are. I’m not sure how to respond when people start talking so negative about the police and sometimes I just keep my mouth shut to avoid an argument. How would you handle the situation?"Police officers do far more good than bad, overwhelmingly so. They risk their lives daily called to service, and deserve respect. We broke down this listener submission with Mamas Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur on Wednesday's "What Would Mama Do?" Our daily "What Would Mama Do?" segment is sponsored by Moor Coffee Company.
Listener Submission: "Yesterday was National Police Officer Appreciation Day and I hear people grumbling about the police and how terrible they are. I’m not sure how to respond when people start talking so negative about the police and sometimes I just keep my mouth shut to avoid an argument. How would you handle the situation?"Police officers do far more good than bad, overwhelmingly so. They risk their lives daily called to service, and deserve respect. We broke down this listener submission with Mamas Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur on Wednesday's "What Would Mama Do?" Our daily "What Would Mama Do?" segment is sponsored by Moor Coffee Company.
Listener Submission: "Yesterday was National Police Officer Appreciation Day and I hear people grumbling about the police and how terrible they are. I’m not sure how to respond when people start talking so negative about the police and sometimes I just keep my mouth shut to avoid an argument. How would you handle the situation?"Police officers do far more good than bad, overwhelmingly so. They risk their lives daily called to service, and deserve respect. We broke down this listener submission with Mamas Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur on Wednesday's "What Would Mama Do?" Our daily "What Would Mama Do?" segment is sponsored by Moor Coffee Company.
Listener Submission: "Yesterday was National Police Officer Appreciation Day and I hear people grumbling about the police and how terrible they are. I’m not sure how to respond when people start talking so negative about the police and sometimes I just keep my mouth shut to avoid an argument. How would you handle the situation?"Police officers do far more good than bad, overwhelmingly so. They risk their lives daily called to service, and deserve respect. We broke down this listener submission with Mamas Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur on Wednesday's "What Would Mama Do?" Our daily "What Would Mama Do?" segment is sponsored by Moor Coffee Company.
Listener Submission: "The words from Oprah at the Golden Globes were huge to me. Where other industries, institutions and organizations have failed, the entertainment industry has been an inspiration calling out sexual assault and harassment. You would hope the church would be leading this, but 'they' have been hiding in fear. So grateful for the brave who have the platform where people listen and who are doing something good with it. Do you agree?"As an influential figure with a platform, you have a responsibility to use your words for good. Did Oprah do that? Or did she just save face? We talked to the Mamas Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur about Oprah's speech on Monday's "What Would Mama Do?" and they had some great insight.
Listener Submission: "The words from Oprah at the Golden Globes were huge to me. Where other industries, institutions and organizations have failed, the entertainment industry has been an inspiration calling out sexual assault and harassment. You would hope the church would be leading this, but 'they' have been hiding in fear. So grateful for the brave who have the platform where people listen and who are doing something good with it. Do you agree?"As an influential figure with a platform, you have a responsibility to use your words for good. Did Oprah do that? Or did she just save face? We talked to the Mamas Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur about Oprah's speech on Monday's "What Would Mama Do?" and they had some great insight.
Listener Submission: "The words from Oprah at the Golden Globes were huge to me. Where other industries, institutions and organizations have failed, the entertainment industry has been an inspiration calling out sexual assault and harassment. You would hope the church would be leading this, but 'they' have been hiding in fear. So grateful for the brave who have the platform where people listen and who are doing something good with it. Do you agree?"As an influential figure with a platform, you have a responsibility to use your words for good. Did Oprah do that? Or did she just save face? We talked to the Mamas Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur about Oprah's speech on Monday's "What Would Mama Do?" and they had some great insight.
Listener Submission: "The words from Oprah at the Golden Globes were huge to me. Where other industries, institutions and organizations have failed, the entertainment industry has been an inspiration calling out sexual assault and harassment. You would hope the church would be leading this, but 'they' have been hiding in fear. So grateful for the brave who have the platform where people listen and who are doing something good with it. Do you agree?"As an influential figure with a platform, you have a responsibility to use your words for good. Did Oprah do that? Or did she just save face? We talked to the Mamas Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur about Oprah's speech on Monday's "What Would Mama Do?" and they had some great insight.
Listener Submission: "You two talk about being positive and choosing happiness, but what if you are someone who is just prone to bad luck? What if life keeps dropping boulders on your head and you can't seem to get a break? Life has never been easy for me, but I don't want to keep living this life where I am constantly looking over my shoulder waiting for the next disaster to happen in my life. Any suggestions? I want to love my life."Happiness is an inside job. If you keep looking for the negative, it's all you'll find. We spoke to the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on Wednesday's "What Would Mama Do?" and they had some great insights and motivation for this listener.
Listener Submission: "You two talk about being positive and choosing happiness, but what if you are someone who is just prone to bad luck? What if life keeps dropping boulders on your head and you can't seem to get a break? Life has never been easy for me, but I don't want to keep living this life where I am constantly looking over my shoulder waiting for the next disaster to happen in my life. Any suggestions? I want to love my life."Happiness is an inside job. If you keep looking for the negative, it's all you'll find. We spoke to the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on Wednesday's "What Would Mama Do?" and they had some great insights and motivation for this listener.
Listener Submission: "You two talk about being positive and choosing happiness, but what if you are someone who is just prone to bad luck? What if life keeps dropping boulders on your head and you can't seem to get a break? Life has never been easy for me, but I don't want to keep living this life where I am constantly looking over my shoulder waiting for the next disaster to happen in my life. Any suggestions? I want to love my life."Happiness is an inside job. If you keep looking for the negative, it's all you'll find. We spoke to the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on Wednesday's "What Would Mama Do?" and they had some great insights and motivation for this listener.
Listener Submission: "You two talk about being positive and choosing happiness, but what if you are someone who is just prone to bad luck? What if life keeps dropping boulders on your head and you can't seem to get a break? Life has never been easy for me, but I don't want to keep living this life where I am constantly looking over my shoulder waiting for the next disaster to happen in my life. Any suggestions? I want to love my life."Happiness is an inside job. If you keep looking for the negative, it's all you'll find. We spoke to the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on Wednesday's "What Would Mama Do?" and they had some great insights and motivation for this listener.
Listener Submission: "This year, I really want to lose about 50 lbs. I've said I wanted to do it for years but then I never do. I know I need to do it for my health and how I look at myself, but knowing and doing are two really different things. How do you keep your New Year's resolutions? What the secret?"Self-motivation is very hard, and it's easy to waylaid from your goals. We talked to the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on last night's "What Would Mama Do?" about what tactics they use to stay focused and accountable. They had some great advice! Take a listen.
Listener Submission: "This year, I really want to lose about 50 lbs. I've said I wanted to do it for years but then I never do. I know I need to do it for my health and how I look at myself, but knowing and doing are two really different things. How do you keep your New Year's resolutions? What the secret?"Self-motivation is very hard, and it's easy to waylaid from your goals. We talked to the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on last night's "What Would Mama Do?" about what tactics they use to stay focused and accountable. They had some great advice! Take a listen.
Listener Submission: "This year, I really want to lose about 50 lbs. I've said I wanted to do it for years but then I never do. I know I need to do it for my health and how I look at myself, but knowing and doing are two really different things. How do you keep your New Year's resolutions? What the secret?"Self-motivation is very hard, and it's easy to waylaid from your goals. We talked to the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on last night's "What Would Mama Do?" about what tactics they use to stay focused and accountable. They had some great advice! Take a listen.
Listener Submission: "This year, I really want to lose about 50 lbs. I've said I wanted to do it for years but then I never do. I know I need to do it for my health and how I look at myself, but knowing and doing are two really different things. How do you keep your New Year's resolutions? What the secret?"Self-motivation is very hard, and it's easy to waylaid from your goals. We talked to the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on last night's "What Would Mama Do?" about what tactics they use to stay focused and accountable. They had some great advice! Take a listen.
On New Year's Eve Eve Eve, we asked the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, some important questions to close 2017. They had some great answers for us! Listen in.- "What has been the most surprising to you in 2017?"- "What are you looking forward to in 2018?"Listen to "What Would Mama Do?" on American Ground Radio every weeknight 6-7 PM on 101.7 FM/710 AM or streaming live on keelnews.com!
On New Year's Eve Eve Eve, we asked the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, some important questions to close 2017. They had some great answers for us! Listen in.- "What has been the most surprising to you in 2017?"- "What are you looking forward to in 2018?"Listen to "What Would Mama Do?" on American Ground Radio every weeknight 6-7 PM on 101.7 FM/710 AM or streaming live on keelnews.com!
Listener Submission: "Dear Mamas, every year my family all gathers at my house for NYE. We have this one aunt who comes every year and she is so negative and so woe is me that everybody stays away from her! Since it is at my house, I end up being the one who has to spend the most time with her. While I am cleaning the dishes, she will come in there and tell me about every ailment, every bad friend, every bad luck she has had for the entire year. I almost want to quit my tradition. What do I do?"This one's a toughy. Thankfully we have our American Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, to save the day! They had some great advice for this listener on Thursday's "What Would Mama Do?"
Listener Submission: "Dear Mamas, every year my family all gathers at my house for NYE. We have this one aunt who comes every year and she is so negative and so woe is me that everybody stays away from her! Since it is at my house, I end up being the one who has to spend the most time with her. While I am cleaning the dishes, she will come in there and tell me about every ailment, every bad friend, every bad luck she has had for the entire year. I almost want to quit my tradition. What do I do?"This one's a toughy. Thankfully we have our American Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, to save the day! They had some great advice for this listener on Thursday's "What Would Mama Do?"
Listener Submission: "As happy as this time of year is for many, it is also the very saddest of times for so many others. It seems that many people choose this time of year to take their own life and it is absolutely crushing for those left behind. The other day, one of my daughter's best friend's father killed himself. We all knew that he was struggling with depression, but we never imagined it would come to this. I am so heartbroken. What can we do to help in these situations?... if there is really even anything we can do at all?"It may be the "most wonderful time of the year", but it isn't for everyone. For those who struggle with depression, it can be the hardest season of all. Be there for those you know that struggle, and move forward with them in love and understanding. We spoke to the Mamas Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on "What Would Mama Do?", about the different resources that can help those that suffer from depression, and those that they may leave behind.
Listener Submission: "As happy as this time of year is for many, it is also the very saddest of times for so many others. It seems that many people choose this time of year to take their own life and it is absolutely crushing for those left behind. The other day, one of my daughter's best friend's father killed himself. We all knew that he was struggling with depression, but we never imagined it would come to this. I am so heartbroken. What can we do to help in these situations?... if there is really even anything we can do at all?"It may be the "most wonderful time of the year", but it isn't for everyone. For those who struggle with depression, it can be the hardest season of all. Be there for those you know that struggle, and move forward with them in love and understanding. We spoke to the Mamas Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on "What Would Mama Do?", about the different resources that can help those that suffer from depression, and those that they may leave behind.
Listener Submission: "How is everybody else able to get all of their Christmas stuff done without stressing?! I am stressed to the max, staying up until 1 or 2 in the morning every night, cleaning my house and wrapping presents. I'm only halfway through buying all of the gifts I need... My husband works late every night and honestly, I feel like I am drowning in the shallow end of a pool right now! What can I do to destress and enjoy this special time with my children?!?"Christmas isn't about what is under the tree, but who is around it! We broke this topic down with Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on Wednesday's "What Would Mama Do?"
Listener Submission: "How is everybody else able to get all of their Christmas stuff done without stressing?! I am stressed to the max, staying up until 1 or 2 in the morning every night, cleaning my house and wrapping presents. I'm only halfway through buying all of the gifts I need... My husband works late every night and honestly, I feel like I am drowning in the shallow end of a pool right now! What can I do to destress and enjoy this special time with my children?!?"Christmas isn't about what is under the tree, but who is around it! We broke this topic down with Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on Wednesday's "What Would Mama Do?"
Listener Submission: "I just made a grave error in parenting and I feel like I can’t talk to my circle of friends about it because they all have their act together, or at least that's how it seems. Is the pressure of being perfect ever lifted, because this is wearing me out! Y’all seem to make jokes about parenting and I want to get to that place. Advice please!"There are no perfect parents, just perfect moments along the way. The Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, broke down the myth of the perfect mom and gave some great advice on how to turn your mama "burdens into blessings".Listen to "What Would Mama Do?" on American Ground Radio every weeknight, 6-7 PM on 101.7 FM/710 AM or stream live on keelnews.com.
Listener Submission: "I just made a grave error in parenting and I feel like I can’t talk to my circle of friends about it because they all have their act together, or at least that's how it seems. Is the pressure of being perfect ever lifted, because this is wearing me out! Y’all seem to make jokes about parenting and I want to get to that place. Advice please!"There are no perfect parents, just perfect moments along the way. The Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, broke down the myth of the perfect mom and gave some great advice on how to turn your mama "burdens into blessings".Listen to "What Would Mama Do?" on American Ground Radio every weeknight, 6-7 PM on 101.7 FM/710 AM or stream live on keelnews.com.
Listener Submission: "My son has grown up in the Catholic church his entire life. My family and I have been devout Catholics for generations. Now, however, my son is at college meeting all these different people with different ideas and beliefs, which is fine, except that he is now going to their Baptist church every Sunday and he loves it. It just feels like he is leaving Catholicism behind and I don't want to be that meddling or controlling mom but I want him to look for a good Catholic church and get involved there instead. Do you see where I'm coming from?"The exposure to different beliefs and ideas is integral to his journey in faith, and he may end up back at the Catholic church, but forcing him to go may alienate him and hurt your relationship. 35% of millennials don't even identify with a religion so kudos to him for choosing to be around good, religious friends! The Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, had some great advice and words of encouragement for this stressed parent on Wednesday's "What Would Mama Do?"
Listener Submission: "My son has grown up in the Catholic church his entire life. My family and I have been devout Catholics for generations. Now, however, my son is at college meeting all these different people with different ideas and beliefs, which is fine, except that he is now going to their Baptist church every Sunday and he loves it. It just feels like he is leaving Catholicism behind and I don't want to be that meddling or controlling mom but I want him to look for a good Catholic church and get involved there instead. Do you see where I'm coming from?"The exposure to different beliefs and ideas is integral to his journey in faith, and he may end up back at the Catholic church, but forcing him to go may alienate him and hurt your relationship. 35% of millennials don't even identify with a religion so kudos to him for choosing to be around good, religious friends! The Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, had some great advice and words of encouragement for this stressed parent on Wednesday's "What Would Mama Do?"
Listener Submission: "Do you notice how hard it is to stay in a cheerful holiday spirit while shopping? It's not the crowds or the parking that's a big problem, it's the people who work in the stores. It's like I'm bothering them by trying to buy things for my family and friends. What can we do to get the Grinches behind the counters to have their hearts grow a couple of sizes before they take all the joy out of the Christmas season?"Take a deep ol' breath and kill them with kindness. You never know someone's situation, and holidays in retail can be stressful! We talked to the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on how to maintain patience and extend grace in situations like these. You won't want to miss this "What Would Mama Do?"
Listener Submission: "Do you notice how hard it is to stay in a cheerful holiday spirit while shopping? It's not the crowds or the parking that's a big problem, it's the people who work in the stores. It's like I'm bothering them by trying to buy things for my family and friends. What can we do to get the Grinches behind the counters to have their hearts grow a couple of sizes before they take all the joy out of the Christmas season?"Take a deep ol' breath and kill them with kindness. You never know someone's situation, and holidays in retail can be stressful! We talked to the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on how to maintain patience and extend grace in situations like these. You won't want to miss this "What Would Mama Do?"
Listener Submission: "I'm feeling a little overwhelmed since my child has gone off to college. I feel like I have been put through the ringer of emotions. I feel like we are not just separated by distance. My child feels like a stranger and we have always been so close. I'm embarrassed to admit this to my friends but surely I am not alone. I know you both have college kids, I would love your take on this."You're not alone! It is important to remember that you are going from full to limited exposure, and there are some growing pains that come with that. The Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, have some real experience in the matter and spoke from the heart on Monday's "What Would Mama Do?"
Listener Submission: "I'm feeling a little overwhelmed since my child has gone off to college. I feel like I have been put through the ringer of emotions. I feel like we are not just separated by distance. My child feels like a stranger and we have always been so close. I'm embarrassed to admit this to my friends but surely I am not alone. I know you both have college kids, I would love your take on this."You're not alone! It is important to remember that you are going from full to limited exposure, and there are some growing pains that come with that. The Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, have some real experience in the matter and spoke from the heart on Monday's "What Would Mama Do?"
"Dear Mamas, I saw a news story that says parents of newborns don't have to list the baby's sex on his or her birth certificate? Instead of saying male or female, they can just have the doctor put 'X'. Are you kidding me? How do things this insane become law?" - Listener SubmissionNo matter how you feel about gender identity, this is a confusing start for a child. Mamas Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur weighed in on the issue on Thursday's "What Would Mama Do?" and had some great insights for us.
"Dear Mamas, I saw a news story that says parents of newborns don't have to list the baby's sex on his or her birth certificate? Instead of saying male or female, they can just have the doctor put 'X'. Are you kidding me? How do things this insane become law?" - Listener SubmissionNo matter how you feel about gender identity, this is a confusing start for a child. Mamas Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur weighed in on the issue on Thursday's "What Would Mama Do?" and had some great insights for us.
"Dear Mamas,I've lost my faith in our justice system. I don't understand how a jury of 12 Americans could have let the illegal immigrant who shot and killed Kate Steinle out in California get off without a conviction. If they wouldn't convict someone like that and the people who are supposed to protect us just let these people out of prison for political reasons, what hope does this country have? How do you keep your faith in America when America goes and does something as insane as this?" - Listener SubmissionThis news of this trial has had many Americans reeling and concerned for the future of our country. Will politically-motivated hate continue to supersede good judgment? The Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, discussed the case, politics, and faith in God and country on "What Would Mama Do?"
"Dear Mamas,I've lost my faith in our justice system. I don't understand how a jury of 12 Americans could have let the illegal immigrant who shot and killed Kate Steinle out in California get off without a conviction. If they wouldn't convict someone like that and the people who are supposed to protect us just let these people out of prison for political reasons, what hope does this country have? How do you keep your faith in America when America goes and does something as insane as this?" - Listener SubmissionThis news of this trial has had many Americans reeling and concerned for the future of our country. Will politically-motivated hate continue to supersede good judgment? The Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, discussed the case, politics, and faith in God and country on "What Would Mama Do?"
"Dear Mamas,I am a medical person and recently had an office visit with my primary doctor. While sitting in the waiting room, there was a gentleman who was tapping his watch and getting everyone worked up. I wanted to explain how things can cause a delay but I would have been carried off to walk the plank. I know you both have insight into this so can you explain to people that a little patience can go a long way?" - Listener SubmissionFamiliar with the medical field, the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, both had quite a lot to say about this on "What Would Mama Do?" Emergencies do happen, and things come up. Being impatient won't help hurry anything along, it will only spoil the mood of everyone around you! It's important to be considerate of those around you in the waiting room and working in the office, and empathetic to the person in the slot ahead of yours. Great insight from the Mamas!Listen in 6-7 weeknights on 101.7 FM/710 AM for more advice from the Mamas! Send in your questions and they might be answered on air.
"Dear Mamas,I am a medical person and recently had an office visit with my primary doctor. While sitting in the waiting room, there was a gentleman who was tapping his watch and getting everyone worked up. I wanted to explain how things can cause a delay but I would have been carried off to walk the plank. I know you both have insight into this so can you explain to people that a little patience can go a long way?" - Listener SubmissionFamiliar with the medical field, the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, both had quite a lot to say about this on "What Would Mama Do?" Emergencies do happen, and things come up. Being impatient won't help hurry anything along, it will only spoil the mood of everyone around you! It's important to be considerate of those around you in the waiting room and working in the office, and empathetic to the person in the slot ahead of yours. Great insight from the Mamas!Listen in 6-7 weeknights on 101.7 FM/710 AM for more advice from the Mamas! Send in your questions and they might be answered on air.
"How do you reconcile your love for someone with the revelation that they have behaved badly?"As more public figures are accused of sexual harassment, it's easy to demonize from afar. When it becomes personal, it's harder to do so. How does this affect the colleagues, friends, and family of those accused? Regardless if the accusations are true or false, relationships have been permanently impacted. How do you move on, and make the decision to extend grace and love? We broke this down with the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on "What Would Mama Do?"
"How do you reconcile your love for someone with the revelation that they have behaved badly?"As more public figures are accused of sexual harassment, it's easy to demonize from afar. When it becomes personal, it's harder to do so. How does this affect the colleagues, friends, and family of those accused? Regardless if the accusations are true or false, relationships have been permanently impacted. How do you move on, and make the decision to extend grace and love? We broke this down with the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, on "What Would Mama Do?"
It's hard enough holiday shopping without the added frustration of limited parking. Just when you think you find that lucky spot, you roll past a cluster of buggies instead. The worst part about it... there's a collection spot a mere ten feet away! How frustrating. Why do these people insist on not returning their carts? Didn't their mamas teach them manners?This happens to be a particular pet peeve of the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, and the subject of this "What Would Mama Do?". Listen in.
It's hard enough holiday shopping without the added frustration of limited parking. Just when you think you find that lucky spot, you roll past a cluster of buggies instead. The worst part about it... there's a collection spot a mere ten feet away! How frustrating. Why do these people insist on not returning their carts? Didn't their mamas teach them manners?This happens to be a particular pet peeve of the Mamas, Teri Spinks Netterville and Denise Vinson Arthur, and the subject of this "What Would Mama Do?". Listen in.