Podcasts about Toccoa Falls College

In our latest podcast episode, we sat down with Rich Griffith, assistant professor of youth ministry at Toccoa Falls College and author of “Voices: Helping Our Children and Youth Listen to Wise Counsel.” With nearly 40 years of ministry experience, Rich dives into how parents, mentors, and ministry leaders can guide young people amidst the competing voices in their lives, from social media to peers and other areas of culture. You'll hear Rich share heartfelt moments from his own parenting journey and actionable steps for parents who feel unprepared to disciple their children. Take 30 minutes to tune in and walk away inspired to help young people learn what voices to listen to and the importance of starting simple with discipleship in your everyday routines. Order Rich's book, “Voices: Helping Our Children and Youth Listen to Wise Counsel”, here https://store.randallhouse.com/product/voices/ To register for D6 conference, visit https://d6family.com/d6conference/ Download the 30 Days App here https://store.randallhouse.com/30-days-app/

Dr. Heather Davediuk Gingrich is fulltime instructor at the Chapman School of Graduate Studies at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia; a Faculty Member of Mental Health Coaching Programs at American Association of Christian Counselors and for Light University. She is author of the new book, Shattered No More! Healing for Survivors of Abuse, Interpersonal Violence, and Complex Trauma   In this exclusive Schilling Show Unleashed Podcast interview, Dr. Gingrich unravels the mystery of PTSD, explores surviving complex trauma, and sets a path for healing from traumatic events.

John J. Miller is joined by Steven Petersheim of Toccoa Falls College to discuss Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Marble Faun.'

Today I interview Dr. Donald Williams, former Literature professor at Toccoa Falls College. We discuss his book, Mere humanity : G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien on the Human Condition. We discuss what those men have to say about being human and even why their writings effect us generations after they lived.  Dr. Williams has written several books as well, some of which are listed below. Mere humanity : G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien on the Human Condition Answers from Aslan Ninety-Five Theses for a New Reformation Reflections from Plato's Cave: Essays in Evangelical Philosophy

In today's episode, I interview Nathan Lowery, the current men's soccer coach at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia. We discuss his unique soccer background, how he got into coaching and his experiences so far as a college coach. He gives some advice to young players of today looking to be recruited for college from his time as a coach and so far on the collegiate level. We discuss some differences players can expect when transitioning from youth to collegiate programs. We also talk about his program at Toccoa Falls and how it is unique in it's own ways. For more information about this Christian college and the soccer program available, reach out to Nathan.Nathan Lowery InstagramToccoa Falls InstagramToccoa Falls WebsiteLeave me a voice message on SpeakPipe! You could be featured on an episode!https://www.speakpipe.com/KickItWithKatieFollow me on Instagram @kick_it_with_katie_podcastContact me at kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.comWant to be a guest? Link here

During his examination of Jesus, the Roman governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate, asked Jesus, "What is truth?" Earlier in John's account, however, Jesus proclaims that He is "the way, the truth and the life." Yet what if someone rejects Jesus and what He says of Himself? What is truth for them? To whom or to what do they turn? This week we pick up our conversation with philosopher and president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Dr. Jamie Dew and examine some postmodern concepts of truth. We are also giving away a copy of Jamie's 2017 book Understanding Postmodernism: a Christian Perspective. Just drop Daniel Ray a line at Dray@watchman.org with a current mailing address (US residents only). Daniel will select one listener at random. Offer valid only for the original week this podcast airs.Dr. Jamie Dew is the president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds two Ph.D. —a Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. Dew's Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry is from SEBTS and his Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies is from Toccoa Falls College, Toccoa, Ga.Dew's publications include Philosophy: A Christian Introduction, with Paul M. Gould (Baker, 2019); God and the Problem of Evil: Five Views, with Chad Meister (IVP Academic, 2017), How Do We Know? An Introduction to Epistemology, with Mark W. Foreman (IVP Academic, 2014), God and Evil: The Case for God in a World filled with Pain, with Chad Meister (IVP Books, 2013), and Science and Theology: An Assessment of Alister McGrath's Critical Realist Perspective (Wipf & Stock, 2014). For more info., visit: nobts.edu/President.Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Postmodernism by Aaron Shamp: watchman.org/Postmodernism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Atheism by Dr. Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Agnosticism by W. Russell Crawford: watchman.org/Agnostic Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Scientism by Dr. Luke Barnes and Daniel Ray: watchman.org/Scientism Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

What is postmodernism? Its tacit influence permeates the media, art, music, literature, history, architecture, and even how many attempt to understand the Bible. Postmodernism tends to be suspicious of history, of objective truth, and of overarching meta-narratives which comprehensively attempt to explain reality. This week and next on the Profile, philosopher and president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Dr. Jamie Dew, explains what postmodernism is, how it began, and how Christians can intelligently engage those who adhere to its often contradictory and confusing assertions.Dr. Jamie Dew is the president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds two Ph.D. —a Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) and a Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. Dew's Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry is from SEBTS and his Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies is from Toccoa Falls College, Toccoa, Ga.Dew's publications include Philosophy: A Christian Introduction, with Paul M. Gould (Baker, 2019); Understanding Postmodernism: a Christian Perspective, with Stewart E. Kelly (IVP Academic, 2017), God and the Problem of Evil: Five Views, with Chad Meister (IVP Academic, 2017), How Do We Know? An Introduction to Epistemology, with Mark W. Foreman (IVP Academic, 2014), God and Evil: The Case for God in a World filled with Pain, with Chad Meister (IVP Books, 2013), and Science and Theology: An Assessment of Alister McGrath's Critical Realist Perspective (Wipf & Stock, 2014). For more info., visit: nobts.edu/President.Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Postmodernism by Aaron Shamp: watchman.org/Postmodernism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Atheism by Dr. Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Agnosticism by W. Russell Crawford: watchman.org/Agnostic Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Scientism by Dr. Luke Barnes and Daniel Ray: watchman.org/Scientism Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Today, Bob welcomes to the program a friend of his from Bob's days with the broadcast ministry of Toccoa Falls College. Bill Best worked with the college's radio station in Warner Robins, Georgia for a number of years, and also served for 30 years in the Air Force Reserve, with the rank of Colonel. In recent years Bill has been writing a series of books that look at biblical end times but from a unique perspective. Now, do you believe in this ministry? If you do, you can keep us on the air and as a podcast by visiting our website, https://truth2ponder.com/support. You can also mail a check payable to Ancient Word Radio, P.O. Box 510, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Thank you in advance for your faithfulness to this ministry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-to-ponder/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-to-ponder/support

In 1936 three tornados struck downtown Gainesville.  Forty years later a dam failure would flood Toccoa Falls College.  This week, two tragedies.  

Hard Questions Last week we spoke with Dr. Don Williams about his book “The Young Christian's Survival Guide.” In this podcast, he told us that his Grandfather was an illiterate country farmer from central Georgia and yet he had a tradition that marked Dr. Williams' life forever. He required the youngest of his nine children (who was literate) to read the Bible aloud for him each evening when he came in from the fields. His commitment to scripture marked Dr. Don's father and in turn, marked Dr. Don. He genuinely loved the Lord and God's word, despite his flaws. He had a real foundation. And this foundation is where apologetics truly starts. A person's apologetics can only begin to be effective when that person is living a life of sacrificial love for the Lord. This conversation continues in this week's podcast. Discussing Biblical Truth with Don Williams Dr. Donald Williams is a professor emeritus of Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa Falls, Georgia. Dr. Williams calls himself a border dweller. He says he stays permanently camped out in the borders between theology, literature, serious scholarship, and pastoral ministry. So to speak, Narnia and The Middle Earth. Dr. Williams has authored 13 books including “The Young Christian's Survival Guide: Common Questions Young Christians Are Asked about God, the Bible, and the Christian Faith Answered.” He is a pastor and church planter and has taken the gospel to places like Bulgaria, Uganda, India, and of course here in the United States. Episode Highlights: What is the biggest contributor for why kids are walking away from the church? The problem wasn't that they didn't have answers it was what? What backs up Jesus' supreme confidence? What is the purpose of answering a question with a question? Why are the Beatitudes so “dramatic?" Image from Canva

Hard Questions Last week we spoke with Dr. Don Williams about his book “The Young Christian's Survival Guide.” In this podcast, he told us that his Grandfather was an illiterate country farmer from central Georgia and yet he had a tradition that marked Dr. Williams' life forever. He required the youngest of his nine children (who was literate) to read the Bible aloud for him each evening when he came in from the fields. His commitment to scripture marked Dr. Don's father and in turn, marked Dr. Don. He genuinely loved the Lord and God's word, despite his flaws. He had a real foundation. And this foundation is where apologetics truly starts. A person's apologetics can only begin to be effective when that person is living a life of sacrificial love for the Lord. This conversation continues in this week's podcast. Discussing Biblical Truth with Don Williams Dr. Donald Williams is a professor emeritus of Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa Falls, Georgia. Dr. Williams calls himself a border dweller. He says he stays permanently camped out in the borders between theology, literature, serious scholarship, and pastoral ministry. So to speak, Narnia and The Middle Earth. Dr. Williams has authored 13 books including “The Young Christian's Survival Guide: Common Questions Young Christians Are Asked about God, the Bible, and the Christian Faith Answered.” He is a pastor and church planter and has taken the gospel to places like Bulgaria, Uganda, India, and of course here in the United States. Episode Highlights: What is the biggest contributor for why kids are walking away from the church? The problem wasn't that they didn't have answers it was what? What backs up Jesus' supreme confidence? What is the purpose of answering a question with a question? Why are the Beatitudes so “dramatic?" Image from Canva

Lasting Impact In our nation's past most people would have found it safe to say that kids who were submitted to the Lordship of Jesus Christ were more likely to bring joy to themselves and to their families than the kids who chose to pursue the sinful pleasures of the world. Yet in today's information age the truth of Scripture, and the virtues of faith, family, and common sense are often belied as too restrictive, oppressive, and even immoral. Many now consider the Bible to be an evil collection of dark fairy tales that speak of the evil deeds of an oppressive God- far too horrifying to be true. In this world parents and children need help to answer some of the toughest questions that pertain to the veracity of God and His Word. Discussing God's Veracity with Don Williams Dr. Donald Williams is a professor emeritus of Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa Falls, Georgia. Dr. Williams calls himself a border dweller. He says he stays permanently camped out in the borders between theology, literature, serious scholarship, and pastoral ministry. So to speak, Narnia and The Middle Earth. Dr. Williams has authored 13 books including “The Young Christian's Survival Guide: Common Questions Young Christians Are Asked about God, the Bible, and the Christian Faith Answered” He is a pastor and church planter and has taken the gospel to places like Bulgaria, Uganda, India, and of course here in the United States. Episode Highlights: What issues does Dr. Williams' book address? Who specifically can benefit from the book? If apologetics is the 2nd most important, what is the 1st? What does Dr. Williams say about his father's attempts to raise him to love the Lord? What made the real difference in Dr. Williams' walk with God? Apologetics is only effective when spoken by what kind of people? Image from Canva

Lasting Impact In our nation's past most people would have found it safe to say that kids who were submitted to the Lordship of Jesus Christ were more likely to bring joy to themselves and to their families than the kids who chose to pursue the sinful pleasures of the world. Yet in today's information age the truth of Scripture, and the virtues of faith, family, and common sense are often belied as too restrictive, oppressive, and even immoral. Many now consider the Bible to be an evil collection of dark fairy tales that speak of the evil deeds of an oppressive God- far too horrifying to be true. In this world parents and children need help to answer some of the toughest questions that pertain to the veracity of God and His Word. Discussing God's Veracity with Don Williams Dr. Donald Williams is a professor emeritus of Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa Falls, Georgia. Dr. Williams calls himself a border dweller. He says he stays permanently camped out in the borders between theology, literature, serious scholarship, and pastoral ministry. So to speak, Narnia and The Middle Earth. Dr. Williams has authored 13 books including “The Young Christian's Survival Guide: Common Questions Young Christians Are Asked about God, the Bible, and the Christian Faith Answered” He is a pastor and church planter and has taken the gospel to places like Bulgaria, Uganda, India, and of course here in the United States. Episode Highlights: What issues does Dr. Williams' book address? Who specifically can benefit from the book? If apologetics is the 2nd most important, what is the 1st? What does Dr. Williams say about his father's attempts to raise him to love the Lord? What made the real difference in Dr. Williams' walk with God? Apologetics is only effective when spoken by what kind of people? Image from Canva

Whether you're a trauma survivor or married to one, trauma has a profound impact on relationships. Heather Davediuk Gingrich, Ph.D. is passionate about helping complex trauma survivors as well as educating churches on how to be trauma informed.    In her 40 years as a professional counselor, she has lived, practiced, and taught in Canada, the Philippines, and the United States. She was Professor of Counseling at Denver Seminary for 17 years and recently moved to northeast Georgia where she coordinates a 5-course Graduate Certificate in Trauma Counseling for the School of Graduate Studies at Toccoa Falls College. In this episode Leslie interviews Dr. Gingrich about practical ways to handle situations where trauma plays a part in your relationships. 

Shepherds Hill If you are a regular listener you know that our goal is to equip parents with the knowledge and authority to be the parent God has ordained for all families. We are here to both challenge and embolden you. In a sense, we want to re-issue you a license to parent your own children as you deem best. However, as faithful listeners, you also know that our perspectives and insights here at License to Parent come straight from the word of God and the proving ground here at Shepherds Hill Academy. Discussing Miracles with Allison Wallace For the last 17 years, Allison has been serving families and adolescence in crisis. Allison is a main part of what happens at Shepherds Hill. She is the Director of Program Development and has been a part of residential care since 2006. Allison studied counseling and psychology and developmental psychology at Toccoa Falls College. Allison works along with her husband Joshua who is the Chief Operations Officer. Together they have a beautiful little girl, Lilliana. Episode Highlights: What kept Allison at Shepherds Hill? How does Trace speak about his daughter? What was Allison's experience of the miracles that grew Shepherds Hill? What did Allison see God do in 2022 at Shepherds Hill? What has amazed Trace in 2022? Image from Canva

Shepherds Hill If you are a regular listener you know that our goal is to equip parents with the knowledge and authority to be the parent God has ordained for all families. We are here to both challenge and embolden you. In a sense, we want to re-issue you a license to parent your own children as you deem best. However, as faithful listeners, you also know that our perspectives and insights here at License to Parent come straight from the word of God and the proving ground here at Shepherds Hill Academy. Discussing Miracles with Allison Wallace For the last 17 years, Allison has been serving families and adolescence in crisis. Allison is a main part of what happens at Shepherds Hill. She is the Director of Program Development and has been a part of residential care since 2006. Allison studied counseling and psychology and developmental psychology at Toccoa Falls College. Allison works along with her husband Joshua who is the Chief Operations Officer. Together they have a beautiful little girl, Lilliana. Episode Highlights: What kept Allison at Shepherds Hill? How does Trace speak about his daughter? What was Allison's experience of the miracles that grew Shepherds Hill? What did Allison see God do in 2022 at Shepherds Hill? What has amazed Trace in 2022? Image from Canva

Pastors and ministry leaders have an opportunity to love and serve their people well by becoming trauma-informed. In our finale for the trauma series, Ann talks to Dr. Heather Gingrich, an expert on trauma treatment and trauma-informed care. Dr. Heather Gingrich is a therapist and professor at https://tfc.edu/faculty/dr-heather-davediuk-gingrich/ (Toccoa Falls College) in Georgia, where she is debuting a https://tfc.edu/degree/trauma-therapy/ (new certificate program) to train counselors, pastors, and others in trauma. She is the author of https://www.amazon.com/Restoring-Shattered-Self-Association-Psychological/dp/0830828664/ref=asc_df_0830828664/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509159807707&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16965010577044463552&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031514&hvtargid=pla-925680649114&psc=1 (Restoring the Shattered Self: A Christian Counselor's Guide to Complex Trauma) and the co-editor, with her husband, of https://www.amazon.com/Treating-Christian-Counseling-Association-Psychological/dp/0830828613/ref=pd_bxgy_sccl_2/145-2874956-1967945?pd_rd_w=UrCri&content-id=amzn1.sym.7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_p=7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_r=R69QPXVPGPCJQ187BCTT&pd_rd_wg=41cPJ&pd_rd_r=694f1dd4-9e95-4758-a6b4-c6cd4dc57328&pd_rd_i=0830828613&psc=1 (Treating Trauma in Christian Counseling). Follow https://my.captivate.fm/www.instagram.com/soulgritresources (@soulgritresources) on FB and IG and email your questions and comments to info@soulgritresources.com. Sign up at https://my.captivate.fm/www.soulgritresources.com (www.soulgritresources.com) to be the first to know about new blogs, episodes, and more. 

Today, Bob welcomes as his guest, Dr. Donald T. Williams. Bob first met Dr. Williams when Bob was with the broadcast ministry of Toccoa Falls College in Northeast Georgia. Among many areas of expertise, Dr. Williams is a scholar in the area of Christian Apologetics. Now retired from teaching at Toccoa Falls College, Dr. Williams is also an author and lecturer. This program today should be a great help in strengthening your faith. You can keep us on the air and as a podcast by visiting our website, https://truth2ponder.com/support. Thank you in advance for your faithfulness to this ministry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bob-biermann/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bob-biermann/support

The first chapter of the Bible's first book lays the foundation for all that follows about who God is and what God is like. Our technology-age fascination with the science of origins, however, can blind us to issues of great importance that don't address our culturally conditioned questions. Instead, Genesis One itself suggests the questions and answers that are most significant to human faith and flourishing. Mike Neglia speaks with Geologist Gregg Davidson and theologian Ken Turner about different ways to shine a spotlight on Genesis One as theologically rich literature first and foremost, exploring the layers of meaning that showcase various aspects of God's character:SongAnalogyPolemicCovenantTempleCalendarLandThis interview invites preachers to cultivate an openness to Scripture's richness and a deeper faith in the Creator.Gregg Davidson (PhD, University of Arizona) is a professor and chair of the School of Geology and Geological Engineering at the University of Mississippi. His other works include Friend of Science, Friend of Faith.Kenneth J. Turner (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of Old Testament and biblical languages at Toccoa Falls College. His other works include The Death of Deaths in the Death of Israel.Purchase their book here: https://www.kregel.com/gregg-davidson/the-manifold-beauty-of-genesis-one/Recommended Episodes:Gavin Ortlund - Dying on the Right Hill : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/2/dying-on-the-right-hill-gavin-ortlundDominic Done - Preaching, Faith and Deconstruction : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/12/preaching-faith-amp-deconstruction-dominic-doneShane Angland - The Problem and the Promise of Preaching : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/7/7/the-problem-and-the-promise-of-preaching-shane-angland

"How do we know what we know?" asks our guest this week, Dr. Jamie Dew, Christian philosopher and president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (nobts.edu). "This is the basic question that undergirds the discipline of epistemology. We take it for granted that we know many different things, but we rarely ask this basic question about our knowledge." That comes from Jamie's co-authored book with Mark W. Foreman, How Do We Know? An Introduction to Epistemology, 2nd Edition, (https://amzn.to/3KN2FIy).It is important for Christians to be able to answer this question, as many skeptics and atheists are increasingly utilizing it in their attempts to get Christians to doubt their faith. In this episode, Jamie outlines the basics about epistemology in relation to God, equipping us to better understand how to answer our skeptical friends and neighbors. This is part one of a three-part series on epistemology. The next two weeks will feature our interview with Christian philosopher Dr. Esther Lightcap Meek about her 2003 book, Longing to Know - The Philosophy of Knowledge for Ordinary People.Dr. Jamie Dew holds a PH.D in philosophy from the University of Birmingham (UK) and a Ph.D. in theological studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS). He currently serves as president at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (nobts.edu). He also earned a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry is from SEBTS and his Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies is from Toccoa Falls College, Toccoa, Ga. Dr. Dew's publications include:  Philosophy: A Christian Introduction, with Paul M. Gould (Baker, 2019) Understanding Postmodernism: a Christian Perspective, with Stewart E. Kelly (IVP Academic, 2017) God and the Problem of Evil: Five Views, with Chad Meister (IVP Academic, 2017) How Do We Know? An Introduction to Epistemology, with Mark W. Foreman (IVP Academic, 2014) God and Evil: The Case for God in a World filled with Pain, with Chad Meister (IVP Books, 2013) Science and Theology: An Assessment of Alister McGrath's Critical Realist Perspective (Wipf & Stock, 2014) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:  Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Atheism by Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Agnosticism by W. Russell Crawford: watchman.org/Agnostic Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Scientism by and Luke Barnes and Daniel Ray: watchman.org/scientism Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Street Epistemology by Daniel Ray: watchman.org/SE  FREE: We are also offering a free subscription to our bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreeSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman FellowshipFor more information, visit www.watchman.org© Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Wrapping Up 2021 As followers of Christ, we do trust in something. We trust in the eternal God who created all things, including us, and has our best interests at heart even more than we do. In addition to connecting the dots, looking back also reminds us of the many things we have to be thankful for. To me, a thankful heart is what gives me a better ability to look to the future with hope. If God was faithful to take care of me in the past, He will be faithful in the future as well. As we end the year 2021 at License to Parent we are going to be looking back, looking forward, and connecting some dots in the coming year. Discussing the Residential Program of SHA with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd's Hill Academy in Martin, GA. Trace, along with his wife Beth (co-founder) has a heart and a passion for helping hurting teens and their families. Shepherd's Hill Academy was founded in 1994 in Martin, GA, where it has grown to serve families from virtually every state and across the world. Along with being an entrepreneur and prominent business owner, Trace served as a Police Officer in their hometown after graduating from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 1978. Trace and Beth felt the Lord's prompting to full-time ministry and attended college at Toccoa Falls College, in Toccoa Falls, GA, and pursued other extensive training to prepare them for working with troubled teens. Trace is also the Host of the License to Parent radio program. Connecting the Dots Episode Highlights: What does a year in the life at Shepherd's Hill Academy look like? How would you define the program at SHA? How is SHA unique from other programs? What does the outdoor aspect entail? How does SHA deal with consequences? What is the goal of the unique features and unplugged environment of Shepherd's Hill Academy? How does the group dynamic at SHA work? Image from Canva

Wrapping Up 2021 As followers of Christ, we do trust in something. We trust in the eternal God who created all things, including us, and has our best interests at heart even more than we do. In addition to connecting the dots, looking back also reminds us of the many things we have to be thankful for. To me, a thankful heart is what gives me a better ability to look to the future with hope. If God was faithful to take care of me in the past, He will be faithful in the future as well. As we end the year 2021 at License to Parent we are going to be looking back, looking forward, and connecting some dots in the coming year. Discussing the Residential Program of SHA with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd's Hill Academy in Martin, GA. Trace, along with his wife Beth (co-founder) has a heart and a passion for helping hurting teens and their families. Shepherd's Hill Academy was founded in 1994 in Martin, GA, where it has grown to serve families from virtually every state and across the world. Along with being an entrepreneur and prominent business owner, Trace served as a Police Officer in their hometown after graduating from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 1978. Trace and Beth felt the Lord's prompting to full-time ministry and attended college at Toccoa Falls College, in Toccoa Falls, GA, and pursued other extensive training to prepare them for working with troubled teens. Trace is also the Host of the License to Parent radio program. Connecting the Dots Episode Highlights: What does a year in the life at Shepherd's Hill Academy look like? How would you define the program at SHA? How is SHA unique from other programs? What does the outdoor aspect entail? How does SHA deal with consequences? What is the goal of the unique features and unplugged environment of Shepherd's Hill Academy? How does the group dynamic at SHA work? Image from Canva

A Look Back on the Blessings This is actually part of a whole series of miracles that included prophecies, a virgin birth, angelic warnings, protection from a wicked ruler set out to kill the newborn king, and so much more. We celebrate this series of miracles each Christmas as we proclaim the birth of Jesus Christ. Today on License to Parent we want to tell you about some more miracles. In fact, these are miracles that have happened during the past year! The Miracles of Shepherd's Hill. We hope that by sharing these stories you may be blessed and may also gain a better understanding of what we do here and why we do what we do on License to Parent. You'll also get a glimpse into what God is doing day in and day out at our year-long residential therapeutic program for teens in crisis; Shepherd's Hill Academy. Discussing the Many Blessings Miracles with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd's Hill Academy in Martin, GA. Trace, along with his wife Beth (co-founder) has a heart and a passion for helping hurting teens and their families. Shepherd's Hill Academy was founded in 1994 in Martin, GA, where it has grown to serve families from virtually every state and across the world. Along with being an entrepreneur and prominent business owner, Trace served as a Police Officer in their hometown after graduating from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 1978. Trace and Beth felt the Lord's prompting to full-time ministry and attended college at Toccoa Falls College, in Toccoa Falls, GA, and pursued other extensive training to prepare them for working with troubled teens. Trace is also the Host of the License to Parent radio program. Inside the Gates of Shepherds Hill Academy Episode Highlights: Listen in the real-life examples of a miracle student whose life was transformed at Shepherd's Hill Academy How has the future been shaped and lives transformed by a small program in Martin, GA? What are the prayers of Shepherd's Hill? What is the goal of License to Parent? How does the work of SHA impact the entire family? How can I get a copy of The Miracles of Shepherd's Hill? Image from Canva

A Look Back on the Blessings This is actually part of a whole series of miracles that included prophecies, a virgin birth, angelic warnings, protection from a wicked ruler set out to kill the newborn king, and so much more. We celebrate this series of miracles each Christmas as we proclaim the birth of Jesus Christ. Today on License to Parent we want to tell you about some more miracles. In fact, these are miracles that have happened during the past year! The Miracles of Shepherd's Hill. We hope that by sharing these stories you may be blessed and may also gain a better understanding of what we do here and why we do what we do on License to Parent. You'll also get a glimpse into what God is doing day in and day out at our year-long residential therapeutic program for teens in crisis; Shepherd's Hill Academy. Discussing the Many Blessings Miracles with Trace Embry Trace Embry is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd's Hill Academy in Martin, GA. Trace, along with his wife Beth (co-founder) has a heart and a passion for helping hurting teens and their families. Shepherd's Hill Academy was founded in 1994 in Martin, GA, where it has grown to serve families from virtually every state and across the world. Along with being an entrepreneur and prominent business owner, Trace served as a Police Officer in their hometown after graduating from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 1978. Trace and Beth felt the Lord's prompting to full-time ministry and attended college at Toccoa Falls College, in Toccoa Falls, GA, and pursued other extensive training to prepare them for working with troubled teens. Trace is also the Host of the License to Parent radio program. Inside the Gates of Shepherds Hill Academy Episode Highlights: Listen in the real-life examples of a miracle student whose life was transformed at Shepherd's Hill Academy How has the future been shaped and lives transformed by a small program in Martin, GA? What are the prayers of Shepherd's Hill? What is the goal of License to Parent? How does the work of SHA impact the entire family? How can I get a copy of The Miracles of Shepherd's Hill? Image from Canva

Coach Epps is originally from Louisville, Kentucky. He received his Bachelors degree from Eastern Kentucky University and his Master's degree in Education from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Entering his second year as Head Men's Basketball Coach with the screaming eagles Epps is coming off being named NCCAA South region Coach of the year in year one while falling 1 point short of a conference Championship. Epps shares duties also serving as the Associate Athletic Director for the screaming Eagles. Before coming to Toccoa falls, Epps served as the Athletic Director and Head Men's Basketball Coach at Champion Christian College in Hot springs Arkansas. He led the Tigers to lead the nation in scoring, a regional championship, and finished his first season ranked #3 in the country by setting a school record for wins in a season finishing 19-9. Prior to his time at Champion, Epps served as the top assistant at NAIA power Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) located in Waxahachie Texas. During his time at SAGU, they captured the Sooner Athletic Conference Championship and took part in the NAIA National Tournament. Before his time in Texas Coach Epps spent 3 years in Montana serving as Athletic Director and Head Men's Basketball Coach building the athletic program of Yellowstone Christian College from scratch. Coach got his start in coaching at NAIA York College of Nebraska following a stellar playing career both for the panthers and professionally in Germany. lepps@tfc.edu @LeonardEpps --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-furtado/support

On today's program, John MacArthur's California church is cleared by local health officials as being the source of a COVID outbreak.  We have the latest in our “Shining Light” series of stories.  This week we feature a ministry that provides a safe place for children and their mothers who are recovering from substance abuse.  We begin today with the story of the Boy Scouts.  Monday was the deadline set by a bankruptcy court for filing a sex-abuse claim against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).  The number of claims filed has exceeded 92,000, literally ten times more than the 9,000 claims filed in Catholic Church cases. I have a correction and apology for all my friends in Texas.  Last week we did a story that included mention of the grocery store chain H.E.B.  The only problem is, I pronounced it Heb, which was, I found out deeply offensive to many of my friends in the Lone Star State.  H.E.B. is a beloved institution there, and I've had a few Texans who heard my mispronunciation tell me, in the words of Lyle Lovett, “That's right, you're not from Texas.”  I began to get concerned that I might have one of them administer their manly footwear to my saddle facing side.  So in hopes of preventing that:  Let me just say that I apologize to the good folks of Texas, and the next time I'm in Dallas I look forward to buying you a cup of coffee at Central Market. Final Notes:  If you want to dig deep into any of the stories we've discussed, go to MinistryWatch.com.  Also, a heads-up that on this week's MinistryWatch Extra podcast episode, I talk with Dr. Robert Myers, the president of Toccoa Falls College, a small college that is bucking the trends in Christian higher education because they are not only surviving but thriving.  We talk about what they're doing, and why. Each week, MinistryWatch brings you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, news that we examine from a Christian worldview perspective.  Our goal is to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Steve Gandy.  We get database and other technical support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, and Casey Sudduth.  Writers who contributed to today's program include Anne Stych, Steve Rabey, Bethany Starin, Adelle Banks, Warren Smith, and Christina Darnell.  Thanks to our friends at the Non-Profit Times for contributing material to this week's program.

On today’s program, John MacArthur’s California church is cleared by local health officials as being the source of a COVID outbreak.  We have the latest in our “Shining Light” series of stories.  This week we feature a ministry that provides a safe place for children and their mothers who are recovering from substance abuse.  We begin today with the story of the Boy Scouts.  Monday was the deadline set by a bankruptcy court for filing a sex-abuse claim against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).  The number of claims filed has exceeded 92,000, literally ten times more than the 9,000 claims filed in Catholic Church cases. I have a correction and apology for all my friends in Texas.  Last week we did a story that included mention of the grocery store chain H.E.B.  The only problem is, I pronounced it Heb, which was, I found out deeply offensive to many of my friends in the Lone Star State.  H.E.B. is a beloved institution there, and I’ve had a few Texans who heard my mispronunciation tell me, in the words of Lyle Lovett, “That’s right, you’re not from Texas.”  I began to get concerned that I might have one of them administer their manly footwear to my saddle facing side.  So in hopes of preventing that:  Let me just say that I apologize to the good folks of Texas, and the next time I’m in Dallas I look forward to buying you a cup of coffee at Central Market. Final Notes:  If you want to dig deep into any of the stories we’ve discussed, go to MinistryWatch.com.  Also, a heads-up that on this week’s MinistryWatch Extra podcast episode, I talk with Dr. Robert Myers, the president of Toccoa Falls College, a small college that is bucking the trends in Christian higher education because they are not only surviving but thriving.  We talk about what they’re doing, and why. Each week, MinistryWatch brings you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, news that we examine from a Christian worldview perspective.  Our goal is to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. The producers for today’s program are Rich Roszel and Steve Gandy.  We get database and other technical support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, and Casey Sudduth.  Writers who contributed to today’s program include Anne Stych, Steve Rabey, Bethany Starin, Adelle Banks, Warren Smith, and Christina Darnell.  Thanks to our friends at the Non-Profit Times for contributing material to this week’s program.

Today, I'm pleased to share with you my conversation with the president of Toccoa Falls College, Dr. Robert Myers. Colleges are the recipients of hundreds of millions of donor dollars every year.  They are also on the front lines of many of today's most important cultural battles.  They are powerful tools for shaping culture – both for good or for ill – and they are often defining moments in the lives of individual students, who are trying to decide who they are and what they want to be when they leave college. In a time of demographic change, when we are seeing fewer kids in the college-aged age group, and technological advances – an era when it is much easier to take advantage of distance education, we are seeing a lot of colleges suffer.  There are about 4000 colleges in this country, and I have heard statistics that suggest that as many as a third of them could close over the next decade. Of course, some colleges are thriving, and a few colleges have had the experience of staring into the abyss of financial ruin and then stepping back from that precipice.  Toccoa Falls College in northeast Georgia is one of those schools.  It has come back from the brink of ruin twice, in fact.  Once, in 1977, when a dam break and subsequent flood swept through the college – exactly 43 years ago last week.  39 people were killed and more than 60 injured in that disaster. The second time Toccoa Falls College averted disaster was in the years following the 2008-2009 financial crisis.  And the man who gets a great deal of the credit for that turnaround is my guest today. Robert Myers has a varied career.  He started it as a police officer – first as an officer on patrol and rising through the ranks to detective.  He transitioned to higher education nearly 30 years ago and has served at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Oklahoma Wesleyan University.  He now serves as only the 7th president in the school's more than 100-year history. I had this conversation with Bob Myers before the COVID pandemic, but for a variety of reasons we have held on to this conversation till now.  I did this interview at his office on the campus of Toccoa Falls College. Here at MinistryWatch we bring you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, all designed to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Steve Gandy.  Here at MinistryWatch, we get database, technical, and editorial support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, Christina Darnell, and Casey Sudduth. Until next time, may God bless you.

Today, I’m pleased to share with you my conversation with the president of Toccoa Falls College, Dr. Robert Myers. Colleges are the recipients of hundreds of millions of donor dollars every year.  They are also on the front lines of many of today’s most important cultural battles.  They are powerful tools for shaping culture – both for good or for ill – and they are often defining moments in the lives of individual students, who are trying to decide who they are and what they want to be when they leave college. In a time of demographic change, when we are seeing fewer kids in the college-aged age group, and technological advances – an era when it is much easier to take advantage of distance education, we are seeing a lot of colleges suffer.  There are about 4000 colleges in this country, and I have heard statistics that suggest that as many as a third of them could close over the next decade. Of course, some colleges are thriving, and a few colleges have had the experience of staring into the abyss of financial ruin and then stepping back from that precipice.  Toccoa Falls College in northeast Georgia is one of those schools.  It has come back from the brink of ruin twice, in fact.  Once, in 1977, when a dam break and subsequent flood swept through the college – exactly 43 years ago last week.  39 people were killed and more than 60 injured in that disaster. The second time Toccoa Falls College averted disaster was in the years following the 2008-2009 financial crisis.  And the man who gets a great deal of the credit for that turnaround is my guest today. Robert Myers has a varied career.  He started it as a police officer – first as an officer on patrol and rising through the ranks to detective.  He transitioned to higher education nearly 30 years ago and has served at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Oklahoma Wesleyan University.  He now serves as only the 7th president in the school’s more than 100-year history. I had this conversation with Bob Myers before the COVID pandemic, but for a variety of reasons we have held on to this conversation till now.  I did this interview at his office on the campus of Toccoa Falls College. Here at MinistryWatch we bring you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, all designed to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. The producers for today’s program are Rich Roszel and Steve Gandy.  Here at MinistryWatch, we get database, technical, and editorial support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, Christina Darnell, and Casey Sudduth. Until next time, may God bless you.

David and Rachel discuss the tragic dam break in Toccoa, Georgia that devastated the Toccoa Falls College campus in 1977.

Today's guest for my first ever coach-chat is JUSTIN BROWN. Justin was a pitcher at NAIA powerhouse Mount Vernon Nazarene University, a college career that began as a walk-on and culminated with being named a first-team all-conference and all-region selection before heading into an assistant coaching role for several years with his alma mater. While coaching at MVNU, Justin also served as the Ohio Assistant Director of Scouting for Prep Baseball Report as well as a pitching instructor and coach for Ohio Elite Baseball, a nationally renowned amateur baseball program. At the age of 26, Justin was selected for his first head coaching position at NCAA Division III North Central University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he coached for three years. This past season Justin was the head coach at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia, and most recently was announced as the Director of Baseball Development and Leadership for BO JACKSON'S ELITE SPORTS TRAINING based in Columbus, Ohio, where Justin will be moving his family very soon.In total, Justin has coached three pitchers that have advanced to professional baseball including Nick Thwaits who was selected in the 15th round by the San Diego Padres in the 2018 MLB draft. He has coached one NAIA All-American and eleven players who have received all-region or all-conference honors. Justin's wisdom, discernment, maturity, perspective, and mental grasp on coaching both the skill-side and the human-side of athletes are far beyond his years. He also runs a fantastic Leadership Study website called STAY THE COURSE LEADERS which can be found at www.staythecourseleaders.comIf you'd like one-on-one coaching to grow your Mental Skills and build mental strength for turning Adversity into an Advantage, or are interested in discussing how I might bring value to your team, reach out to me through any of the following:Email: phil@philshomo.comPodcast: philshomo.com/podcastWeb: philshomocoaching.comInstagram: @philshomocoachingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-svmY7Uj8XKIvGe9_mV6Fg

Matt Smith just completed his third season as the Head Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach at Gordon Lee High School in Chickamauga, Georgia. He is also the Founder and Director of United Basketball Clinics. Matt has 19 years of coaching experience including 13 as a head varsity coach for both boys and girls. Smith’s coaching career started as a student assistant coach while attending Toccoa Falls College in Georgia. Matt has worked numerous camps and clinics throughout his career including Don Meyer Camps, Nike Camps, and PGC Basketball Events. His vision of wanting to see the best teachers of the game in the gym with basketball players, showing the concepts they were teaching led him to develop and create United Basketball Clinics. The mission of United Basketball Clinics is to provide first-class and affordable coaching clinics for coaches of all levels. Matt is passionate about helping coaches grow as leaders, improve their game strategy, and believes "on-court demonstration" is the best method for attending coaches to incorporate the concepts being taught. United Basketball Clinics are held in various locations throughout the country including the famous “Hoosier” gym in Knightstown, Indiana where the movie “Hoosiers” was filmed. Check out our website hoopheadspod.com where you can listen to every episode we’ve ever recorded, subscribe to our Hoop Heads Pod Newsletter and learn more about our show. After you’ve checked out the site, don’t forget to leave that 5 star rating and review on your favorite podcast app. Word of mouth is the best way for our show to grow a larger audience so please tell a friend or coaching colleague to give the Hoop Heads Pod a listen. Be prepared to jot down some notes as you listen to this episode with Matt Smith, Head Boys Varsity Coach at Gordon Lee High School in Georgia and the Founder of United Basketball Clinics. Email - matthew15smith@gmail.com Twitter - @coachmwsmith @United_Clinics Support this podcast

Dr. Jamie Dew is the President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where he is also Professor of Christian Philosophy. Jamie came to Christ when he was 18 years old and surrendered to vocational ministry shortly thereafter. He earned a B.S. in Biblical Studies from Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa, GA in 2000 and then moved to Wake Forest, NC, to work on his graduate degrees. Graduating with an MDiv in 2004, he then earned a PhD in Theological Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2008. Jamie pastored for 10 years, and also served in various churches as a Youth Pastor and Minister to Adults. This past spring he completed a second PhD in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham in England. He is also an accomplished author and editor. Jamie has been married to his wife, Tara, since 2000, and they have two sets of fraternal twins.

Our culture is in constant turmoil. What we once held to be true is not being challenged, it's being replaced with the opinion of the day. Those once held beliefs are having to get in line to fight to regain their relevance. So, is it any wonder we need help with parenting and giving our children a biblical point of reference for navigating life? Today we take a look under the hood of Shepherd's Hill Academy with Founder Trace Embry, along with our Girls Program Manager, Ginelle Kohl. Ginelle currently holds a bachelor's degree in Counseling Psychology with a minor in Outdoor Leadership and Education from Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa Falls, GA. Ginelle has worked with youth since 2007. Ginelle loves working with teens because their youthful energy and life offer so much to today's culture. Ginelle wants to teach teens how to harness that energy and put it towards worthwhile things. She desires to serve youth and equip them to go out and pour into and serve in the lives of others. In addition, Ginelle loves photography, videography, zip-lining, road trips, coffee, and camping. A Proving Ground for Cultural Change Episode Highlights: Why was Shepherd's Hill Academy founded? What was the purpose of the program? What does a typical SHA student look like? What do the first days/weeks look like for a student? How do they change and grow throughout the program? How do technology and social media impact teens? How is an unplugged environment effective in healing? What does the physical program look like? Picture via: Shepherd's Hill Academy

Our culture is in constant turmoil. What we once held to be true is not being challenged, it's being replaced with the opinion of the day. Those once held beliefs are having to get in line to fight to regain their relevance. So, is it any wonder we need help with parenting and giving our children a biblical point of reference for navigating life? Today we take a look under the hood of Shepherd's Hill Academy with Founder Trace Embry, along with our Girls Program Manager, Ginelle Kohl. Ginelle currently holds a bachelor's degree in Counseling Psychology with a minor in Outdoor Leadership and Education from Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa Falls, GA. Ginelle has worked with youth since 2007. Ginelle loves working with teens because their youthful energy and life offer so much to today's culture. Ginelle wants to teach teens how to harness that energy and put it towards worthwhile things. She desires to serve youth and equip them to go out and pour into and serve in the lives of others. In addition, Ginelle loves photography, videography, zip-lining, road trips, coffee, and camping. A Proving Ground for Cultural Change Episode Highlights: Why was Shepherd's Hill Academy founded? What was the purpose of the program? What does a typical SHA student look like? What do the first days/weeks look like for a student? How do they change and grow throughout the program? How do technology and social media impact teens? How is an unplugged environment effective in healing? What does the physical program look like? Picture via: Shepherd's Hill Academy

In this episode of the TFM Pastors Ben and Tony talk to Dr. Kevin Burris of Toccoa Falls College about Bible Translations and how it impacts our household Bible reading. Listen and be blessed!

This weekend Bob shares a recording of an interview when he was a guest on a radio program on Praise 99.3 FM in Nevis. Nevis is part of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, and is located in the Eastern Caribbean. The interview was recorded from a live program a few weeks ago when Bob was in Venice, Florida and was done by phone. On this program Bob shares his vision for expanded missionary radio. As a side note, "Your Weekend Show" is heard on Praise FM 99.3. You can find out more at http://www.praisefmnevis.com. About your host: Bob has been in and around the radio industry since 1971. Starting out as a Top-40 Disc Jockey, he spent the next 9 years on the air, but gradually set his sights on the engineering side of the industry. By 1980, he was the chief engineer of the most powerful FM radio station in the City of Atlanta, GA. Within a few years he took the position of field service technician, plus new product development for a large manufacturer of Radio Transmitters. Eventually, by the late 1980’s he ended up working for the broadcast ministry of Toccoa Falls College, in Toccoa Falls, Georgia, USA. For the next decade, he worked to improve that radio facility, plus developed a satellite network feeding programming to many radio stations around the United States. The college also acquired a number of radio stations throughout the United States. Over the years he has built numerous radio stations and transmission facilities. Even though he worked mostly in engineering, he still kept time to be on the air. Bob said that “Being on the air, especially for a place like Toccoa Falls College, is more than providing entertainment; you have the opportunity to change lives.” In the early 1990’s, Bob felt a powerful calling on his life, one he had known since childhood. While still working for Toccoa Falls, he started his studies for the ordained ministry. He was ordained in January 1996 to the ministry. By 1998, Bob left Georgia for Sarasota, Florida. There he took over as the pastor of a struggling mission church, but also worked part time in radio, both on-air and in engineering. Bob was the host on a local morning show, plus maintained several transmitter facilities for a radio station group in that market. “YOUR WEEKEND SHOW” is the culmination of a dream Bob had in the mid 1980’s when he first realized the world-wide impact of International Shortwave radio. Over the years he has wanted to launch such a program, but the timing was not just right. As the nature of Shortwave has changed in recent decades, a Magazine type show, such as “YOUR WEEKEND SHOW,” fills a definite programming void now, more than ever. You can contact Bob at bob@yourweekendshow.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/your-weekend-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/your-weekend-show/support

This weekend Bob welcomes as his guest his good friend Bob Parks to the program. Bob, and his wife, Laura Erickson, are the founders and drive behind "Black and Blonde" media (http://www.blackandblondemedia.com), an excellent and relevant news site. Bob Parks shares his thoughts on much of the strangeness happening in the United States, and much of the world today. It's an excellent hour of conversation that is both entertaining and informative. About your host: Bob has been in and around the radio industry since 1971. Starting out as a Top-40 Disc Jockey, he spent the next 9 years on the air, but gradually set his sights on the engineering side of the industry. By 1980, he was the chief engineer of the most powerful FM radio station in the City of Atlanta, GA. Within a few years he took the position of field service technician, plus new product development for a large manufacturer of Radio Transmitters. Eventually, by the late 1980’s he ended up working for the broadcast ministry of Toccoa Falls College, in Toccoa Falls, Georgia, USA. For the next decade, he worked to improve that radio facility, plus developed a satellite network feeding programming to many radio stations around the United States. The college also acquired a number of radio stations throughout the United States. Over the years he has built numerous radio stations and transmission facilities. Even though he worked mostly in engineering, he still kept time to be on the air. Bob said that “Being on the air, especially for a place like Toccoa Falls College, is more than providing entertainment; you have the opportunity to change lives.” In the early 1990’s, Bob felt a powerful calling on his life, one he had known since childhood. While still working for Toccoa Falls, he started his studies for the ordained ministry. He was ordained in January 1996 to the ministry. By 1998, Bob left Georgia for Sarasota, Florida. There he took over as the pastor of a struggling mission church, but also worked part time in radio, both on-air and in engineering. Bob was the host on a local morning show, plus maintained several transmitter facilities for a radio station group in that market. “YOUR WEEKEND SHOW” is the culmination of a dream Bob had in the mid 1980’s when he first realized the world-wide impact of International Shortwave radio. Over the years he has wanted to launch such a program, but the timing was not just right. As the nature of Shortwave has changed in recent decades, a Magazine type show, such as “YOUR WEEKEND SHOW,” fills a definite programming void now, more than ever. You can contact Bob at bob@yourweekendshow.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/your-weekend-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/your-weekend-show/support

In this interview, you will hear our interview with Ed Glover, Founder of Urban Impact, on the work he is doing to put a dent in the fatherless epidemic in our world today. In the interview, we talk about what why Ed created ManUp, why it's important, his advice to dads, his encouragement to those who have had wounds that came from a fatherless situation, and how you can get involved with Urban Impact. This interview was conducted at ManUp Pittsburgh at Victory Family Church. The conference was created and produced by Urban Impact. About Ed Glover: Rev. Dr. Ed Glover and his wife Tammy have passionately followed their calling to minister to the least, the last, and the lost in Pittsburgh’s urban North Side community for almost 30 years. Together they founded Urban Impact in 1995, after serving for almost a decade in youth ministry at Allegheny Center Alliance Church.Rev. Glover is a leader, a visionary, an evangelist, and a motivational speaker. In 2011, Pastor Ed received the prestigious Restoring Places Award at the Epoch Missions Gala in Atlanta, GA. In 2014, Urban Impact was also awarded the inaugural “True Inspiration Award” for the northeast region, from the Chick-fil-A Foundation for demonstrating “groundbreaking practices and visionary leadership” with an innovative education.Pastor Ed also founded Global Impact USA six years prior to Urban Impact’s inception. Global Impact was an annual, one-day missions event that gave students the charge to respond to the call of God in their lives and put it into practice. For the next 24 years, he incited over 55,000 kids from 19 cities to participate in the Global Impact mission. As a result, this produced over 1,000 pastors and missionaries to serve around the world.Today, Rev. Glover is a highly respected and sought-after speaker. He is regularly scheduled to speak at churches both locally and nationally. He currently serves as Associate Preacher and Director of Urban Missions at Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, PA.Ed graduated from Lambuth University in Tennessee and received his Masters of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, NY. In 2001, Ed received an honorary doctorate from Toccoa Falls College for his work in the urban setting. In 2003, both Ed and Tammy were recipients of the Alumni of the Year Award for both the Alliance Theological Seminary and Nyack College.Ed and Tammy continue to live on the North Side. They have four children, three daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu Our Vision: L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

This past weekend Bob spent some time with family and friends in Venice, Florida as they celebrated the life of Bob's son-in-law who passed away after a battle with cancer. From all in Bob's family, we thank you for your prayers and condolences. This weekend Bob welcomes to the Show the Rev. Randall Graf, the pastor of Good Sheppard Church in Metairie, LA. Randall is the host of a new radio podcast entitled "Chi Rho Scope." This Podcast attempts to offer a Christo-centric lens by which to examine the news of the world and the issues of the day. This excellent podcast is available on "Ancient Word Radio," a ministry project that Bob founded. You will probably being hearing Randall in the near future as a guest host as well. On this program Bob and Randall even discuss the future direction of "Your Weekend Show." Exciting things are happening. About your host: Bob has been in and around the radio industry since 1971. Starting out as a Top-40 Disc Jockey, he spent the next 9 years on the air, but gradually set his sights on the engineering side of the industry. By 1980, he was the chief engineer of the most powerful FM radio station in the City of Atlanta, GA. Within a few years he took the position of field service technician, plus new product development for a large manufacturer of Radio Transmitters. Eventually, by the late 1980’s he ended up working for the broadcast ministry of Toccoa Falls College, in Toccoa Falls, Georgia, USA. For the next decade, he worked to improve that radio facility, plus developed a satellite network feeding programming to many radio stations around the United States. The college also acquired a number of radio stations throughout the United States. Over the years he has built numerous radio stations and transmission facilities. Even though he worked mostly in engineering, he still kept time to be on the air. Bob said that “Being on the air, especially for a place like Toccoa Falls College, is more than providing entertainment; you have the opportunity to change lives.” In the early 1990’s, Bob felt a powerful calling on his life, one he had known since childhood. While still working for Toccoa Falls, he started his studies for the ordained ministry. He was ordained in January 1996 to the ministry. By 1998, Bob left Georgia for Sarasota, Florida. There he took over as the pastor of a struggling mission church, but also worked part time in radio, both on-air and in engineering. Bob was the host on a local morning show, plus maintained several transmitter facilities for a radio station group in that market. “YOUR WEEKEND SHOW” is the culmination of a dream Bob had in the mid 1980’s when he first realized the world-wide impact of International Shortwave radio. Over the years he has wanted to launch such a program, but the timing was not just right. As the nature of Shortwave has changed in recent decades, a Magazine type show, such as “YOUR WEEKEND SHOW,” fills a definite programming void now, more than ever. You can contact Bob at bob@yourweekendshow.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/your-weekend-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/your-weekend-show/support

Cameron McAllister is an Itinerant Speaker at RZIM. He is the host of the Vital Signs podcast, a weekly podcast exploring signs of life in today's culture, and the co-host (with Nathan Rittenhouse) of Thinking Out Loud, a podcast that considers current events and Christian hope. Cameron is also a staff writer with Christ and Pop Culture, where he explores the intersection of Christianity and popular culture. His film and television reviews have appeared in Christianity Today and Think Christian. He holds a degree in Philosophy and Religion from Toccoa Falls College and recently earned a masters in cultural apologetics from Houston Baptist University.Cameron was born on the mission field in Vienna, Austria. He moved to the States with his family in 1998 when his father, Stuart McAllister, began working with RZIM. Cameron and his wife, Heather, currently reside in Georgia.

Integrity, honesty, and simply being upfront, that is one of the topics on this weekend’s program. Bob continues with a theme of people that use their position, authority, reputation, or even “ministry” to deceive you, and have you support them. Bob shares some direct dealings with some of the “Holy Ghost Hucksters,” and how they claim to hear from God, but what they are sharing is often anything but from God. There are Ministries littered with unfinished projects, and a history changing directions that you need to learn to avoid. It is urgent you listen and learn. About your host: Bob has been in and around the radio industry since 1971. Starting out as a Top-40 Disc Jockey, he spent the next 9 years on the air, but gradually set his sights on the engineering side of the industry. By 1980, he was the chief engineer of the most powerful FM radio station in the City of Atlanta, GA. Within a few years, he took the position of field service technician, plus new product development for a large manufacturer of Radio Transmitters. Eventually, by the late 1980’s he ended up working for the broadcast ministry of Toccoa Falls College, in Toccoa Falls, Georgia, USA. For the next decade, he worked to improve that radio facility, plus developed a satellite network feeding programming to many radio stations around the United States. The college also acquired a number of radio stations throughout the United States. Over the years he has built numerous radio stations and transmission facilities. Even though he worked mostly in engineering, he still kept time to be on the air. Bob said that “Being on the air, especially for a place like Toccoa Falls College, is more than providing entertainment; you have the opportunity to change lives.” In the early 1990s, Bob felt a powerful calling on his life, one he had known since childhood. While still working for Toccoa Falls, he started his studies for the ordained ministry. He was ordained in January 1996 to the ministry. By 1998, Bob left Georgia for Sarasota, Florida. There he took over as the pastor of a struggling mission church, but also worked part-time in radio, both on-air and in engineering. Bob was the host on a local morning show, plus maintained several transmitter facilities for a radio station group in that market. “YOUR WEEKEND SHOW” is the culmination of a dream Bob had in the mid-1980s when he first realized the world-wide impact of International Shortwave radio. Over the years he has wanted to launch such a program, but the timing was not just right. As the nature of Shortwave has changed in recent decades, a Magazine type show, such as “YOUR WEEKEND SHOW,” fills a definite programming void now, more than ever. You can contact Bob at bob@yourweekendshow.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/your-weekend-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/your-weekend-show/support

From time to time “Your Weekend Show” has reminded us all about being cautious with many of the so-called “End Time” preachers and ministries. Many have had a dismal record of predictions that never came to pass, alluding to things that were supposed to happen, but didn’t, and many that use gimmicks and scare tactics to keep you supporting them, even when they have been consistently wrong. There is no doubt that understanding the “end times” is important, but we need to stay away from those that after 20 or more years, still get it wrong. Bob talks about some to avoid on this weekend’s show. About your host: Bob has been in and around the radio industry since 1971. Starting out as a Top-40 Disc Jockey, he spent the next 9 years on the air, but gradually set his sights on the engineering side of the industry. By 1980, he was the chief engineer of the most powerful FM radio station in the City of Atlanta, GA. Within a few years, he took the position of field service technician, plus new product development for a large manufacturer of Radio Transmitters. Eventually, by the late 1980’s he ended up working for the broadcast ministry of Toccoa Falls College, in Toccoa Falls, Georgia, USA. For the next decade, he worked to improve that radio facility, plus developed a satellite network feeding programming to many radio stations around the United States. The college also acquired a number of radio stations throughout the United States. Over the years he has built numerous radio stations and transmission facilities. Even though he worked mostly in engineering, he still kept time to be on the air. Bob said that “Being on the air, especially for a place like Toccoa Falls College, is more than providing entertainment; you have the opportunity to change lives.” In the early 1990s, Bob felt a powerful calling on his life, one he had known since childhood. While still working for Toccoa Falls, he started his studies for the ordained ministry. He was ordained in January 1996 to the ministry. By 1998, Bob left Georgia for Sarasota, Florida. There he took over as the pastor of a struggling mission church, but also worked part-time in radio, both on-air and in engineering. Bob was the host on a local morning show, plus maintained several transmitter facilities for a radio station group in that market. “YOUR WEEKEND SHOW” is the culmination of a dream Bob had in the mid-1980s when he first realized the world-wide impact of International Shortwave radio. Over the years he has wanted to launch such a program, but the timing was not just right. As the nature of Shortwave has changed in recent decades, a Magazine type show, such as “YOUR WEEKEND SHOW,” fills a definite programming void now, more than ever. You can contact Bob at bob@yourweekendshow.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/your-weekend-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/your-weekend-show/support

In several ways this is a follow up to my last podcast, but perhaps broader. It’s been intriguing to me to observe so many changes in the past decade, and one thing in particular I am still trying to understand what to do with it. So much of the training of believers has been to […] The post Podcast Ep.44: Godly Character for a Godless World (Dr. Bob Myers president Toccoa Falls College) appeared first on Before You Quit.

Aaron Shust tells us some of his story of growing up in The Alliance and attending Toccoa Falls College. He talks about some of his own convictions, as well as good and bad trends in worship. He shares some practical advice for churches that are trying to improve their worship music. Resources http://aaronshust.com/new-music-now/ www.cmalliance.org www.equippingu.org

Those who have any connection with Toccoa Falls College will know exactly what happened on November 6, 1977. The flood at Toccoa Falls College, pushing millions of gallons of water through a weakened earthen dam, took the lives of 39 people. Several lost their entire family. The story you’re going to hear in this podcast […] The post Podcast Ep. 37: 11.6.77 – Surviving the Toccoa Falls Flood (Pastor Bob Harner) appeared first on Before You Quit.

Several weeks I drove through the campus of Toccoa Falls College near where I live and watched hundred of students streaming toward the auditorium of the college for their chapel service. I looked at these young faces and remembered being where they are. That was a long time ago, actually 35 years ago and so […] The post Podcast Ep. 34: Let’s Stop Calling it, “BIG CHURCH”. (Dr. Rich Griffith) appeared first on Before You Quit.

Though our fathers, husbands, boyfriends, and sons are the largest market for exploited women, little is said about how these same fathers, husbands, boyfriends, and sons might also be the unapparent victims of the misogyny that's so grossly promoted. Exactly what responsibilities do we have as parents to help stem the tides of these abhorrent double standards and gross hypocrisies? Allison Wallace is the Director of Program Development at Shepherd's Hill Academy, as well as the Daughter of Trace Embry. Allison grew up at Shepherd's Hill, which gives her a unique perspective. She saw not only well-balanced families, but also her fair share of families who were out of balance, and teens who were on the brink of disaster. Allison studied counseling/psychology at Toccoa Falls College, and has been a part of residential care at Shepherd's Hill for her entire adult life. She began as the girl's Wilderness Program Supervisor from 2006-2013, when she then became the Director of Program Development. Allison is parent to a three-year-old, and is a repeat guest on License to Parent. Understanding the Sexual Exploitation of Women, and How Parents Can Make a Difference We hear so much today about men causing all the pain and suffering in the world, but especially as it applies to the exploitation of women. But what we rarely hear, if ever at all, is that women can also have a significant role to play in their own exploitation. Christian parents can have their own impact on mitigating the sexual exploitation of women—just by how they train and interact with their kids in the home. I think, however, it's going to take a spiritual awakening to do it. I see way too many Christian parents complicit with their Christian kids in contributing to a lot of this nonsense without even realizing it. In some cases it's purely ignorance or naivety, while in other cases, it's simply blatant hypocrisy. I spoke with Tucker Carlson from Fox News on a previous program, and he was talking about how obvious things should be when it comes to parenting our kids, particularly as it pertains to Christian parents. I'm absolutely astonished as to just how obvious things are not, even to Christian parents these days. I don't mean to be overly critical or judgmental about this, but I do want to bring a dose of reality into the equation. It's harder to come down on the unbelievers of the world for their sin and the exploitation of anyone, because they're just fulfilling their job description. Christians, on the other hand, are supposed to be the enlightened ones; the light of the world, and redeemed people of the light. In recent times, we've simply been world followers, imitators, lovers, and even worshipers of the world itself. The majority of today's broadcast is what parents can do to give their kids a healthy perspective on godly womanhood and how to raise our kids. We want to make sure that they aren't part of the exploitation problem, but rather part of the solution. I can't help but believe that there's more to this issue than what's being talked about on most of the cable news programs these days. I think when women are being exploited, very often men are being exploited at the same time—albeit in different ways. This is particularly true in the case of pornography, but, for the sake of this program, I want to specifically talk about helping our daughters to become everything God meant for them to be. In the process, of course, I'll be talking about our sons as well. All the hoopla in the media these days is about how men are exploiting women, and I happen to think that there's more to the story than meets the eye—there usually is. So, I'm going to talk about that with today's guest, a person with whom I happen to be very well acquainted - my daughter, Allison Wallace. What should parents be aware of about the topic of sexual exploitation of women. Why the culture's nonverbals are betraying their claims.

Though our fathers, husbands, boyfriends, and sons are the largest market for exploited women, little is said about how these same fathers, husbands, boyfriends, and sons might also be the unapparent victims of the misogyny that's so grossly promoted. Exactly what responsibilities do we have as parents to help stem the tides of these abhorrent double standards and gross hypocrisies? Allison Wallace is the Director of Program Development at Shepherd's Hill Academy, as well as the Daughter of Trace Embry. Allison grew up at Shepherd's Hill, which gives her a unique perspective. She saw not only well-balanced families, but also her fair share of families who were out of balance, and teens who were on the brink of disaster. Allison studied counseling/psychology at Toccoa Falls College, and has been a part of residential care at Shepherd's Hill for her entire adult life. She began as the girl's Wilderness Program Supervisor from 2006-2013, when she then became the Director of Program Development. Allison is parent to a three-year-old, and is a repeat guest on License to Parent. Understanding the Sexual Exploitation of Women, and How Parents Can Make a Difference We hear so much today about men causing all the pain and suffering in the world, but especially as it applies to the exploitation of women. But what we rarely hear, if ever at all, is that women can also have a significant role to play in their own exploitation. Christian parents can have their own impact on mitigating the sexual exploitation of women—just by how they train and interact with their kids in the home. I think, however, it's going to take a spiritual awakening to do it. I see way too many Christian parents complicit with their Christian kids in contributing to a lot of this nonsense without even realizing it. In some cases it's purely ignorance or naivety, while in other cases, it's simply blatant hypocrisy. I spoke with Tucker Carlson from Fox News on a previous program, and he was talking about how obvious things should be when it comes to parenting our kids, particularly as it pertains to Christian parents. I'm absolutely astonished as to just how obvious things are not, even to Christian parents these days. I don't mean to be overly critical or judgmental about this, but I do want to bring a dose of reality into the equation. It's harder to come down on the unbelievers of the world for their sin and the exploitation of anyone, because they're just fulfilling their job description. Christians, on the other hand, are supposed to be the enlightened ones; the light of the world, and redeemed people of the light. In recent times, we've simply been world followers, imitators, lovers, and even worshipers of the world itself. The majority of today's broadcast is what parents can do to give their kids a healthy perspective on godly womanhood and how to raise our kids. We want to make sure that they aren't part of the exploitation problem, but rather part of the solution. I can't help but believe that there's more to this issue than what's being talked about on most of the cable news programs these days. I think when women are being exploited, very often men are being exploited at the same time—albeit in different ways. This is particularly true in the case of pornography, but, for the sake of this program, I want to specifically talk about helping our daughters to become everything God meant for them to be. In the process, of course, I'll be talking about our sons as well. All the hoopla in the media these days is about how men are exploiting women, and I happen to think that there's more to the story than meets the eye—there usually is. So, I'm going to talk about that with today's guest, a person with whom I happen to be very well acquainted - my daughter, Allison Wallace. What should parents be aware of about the topic of sexual exploitation of women. Why the culture's nonverbals are betraying their claims.

Many of the issues that we talked about last time are rooted in a lack of modesty, humility, a biblical worldview, and traditional values. Today, we will be talking about the importance of modesty and what parents need to know about this topic. Allison Wallace is the Director of Program Development at Shepherds Hill Academy. Prior to holding this position, she was the Girls Wilderness Program Supervisor. She says working in residential care is not just a job, it is a passion for her. Allison studied Counseling Psychology and Developmental Psychology at Toccoa Falls College. She and her husband Joshua are both on staff here at Shepherds Hill Academy. In fact, they live on the SHA campus along with their beautiful little girl, Lilliana. How the Importance of Modesty Can Go Beyond How We Dress When people go to job interviews, they pay close attention to what they are wearing. Why? Because first impressions are really important. The clothes you wear to an interview will help with that first impression. If you wear sweatpants to an interview, chances are, you are going to make the impression that you did not take the interview very seriously. When you get dressed everyday, you are putting an impression of yourself out there. The question is, how do you want that to be interpreted by those around you? Let me be clear, this does not mean that if a woman wears something immodest, then it is OK for men to disrespect her. It certainly is not OK. But there is some level of self-responsibility that we need to take. As we get dressed, what do we want our clothes to say about us? How do we expect to be treated? And remember, just because we are talking about the importance of modesty for women does mean that men shouldn't conduct themselves with modestly as well. Scripture certainly alludes to the importance of modesty for men and women. People can get off track with modest dressing, and many think modesty is only about how we dress. It so much more than that. Dress is a small part of it, but modesty is a heart issue and a character issue. It is how we handle ourselves, how we communicate, and how we hold ourselves. We really need to evaluate our hearts and ask why we are doing certain things. Bottom line: Where does your value come from? If you are looking for your value in other men or other women, then, chances are, this subject is really hard for you. If your value is coming from the Lord and you are confident in who you are, then, chances are, you are probably doing a little bit better in this area. Today we tackle the topic of modesty as we discuss the following subjects: Why is modesty important for women. How should mothers appropriately dress to be role models for their daughters? What role should husbands play in the conversation of modesty. How to avoid workplace sexual harassment? Unpacking the now trending war on men. Is makeup appropriate for teens? What does the term “submission” mean in today's culture? Picture provided by: Donnie Ray Jones  

Many of the issues that we talked about last time are rooted in a lack of modesty, humility, a biblical worldview, and traditional values. Today, we will be talking about the importance of modesty and what parents need to know about this topic. Allison Wallace is the Director of Program Development at Shepherds Hill Academy. Prior to holding this position, she was the Girls Wilderness Program Supervisor. She says working in residential care is not just a job, it is a passion for her. Allison studied Counseling Psychology and Developmental Psychology at Toccoa Falls College. She and her husband Joshua are both on staff here at Shepherds Hill Academy. In fact, they live on the SHA campus along with their beautiful little girl, Lilliana. How the Importance of Modesty Can Go Beyond How We Dress When people go to job interviews, they pay close attention to what they are wearing. Why? Because first impressions are really important. The clothes you wear to an interview will help with that first impression. If you wear sweatpants to an interview, chances are, you are going to make the impression that you did not take the interview very seriously. When you get dressed everyday, you are putting an impression of yourself out there. The question is, how do you want that to be interpreted by those around you? Let me be clear, this does not mean that if a woman wears something immodest, then it is OK for men to disrespect her. It certainly is not OK. But there is some level of self-responsibility that we need to take. As we get dressed, what do we want our clothes to say about us? How do we expect to be treated? And remember, just because we are talking about the importance of modesty for women does mean that men shouldn't conduct themselves with modestly as well. Scripture certainly alludes to the importance of modesty for men and women. People can get off track with modest dressing, and many think modesty is only about how we dress. It so much more than that. Dress is a small part of it, but modesty is a heart issue and a character issue. It is how we handle ourselves, how we communicate, and how we hold ourselves. We really need to evaluate our hearts and ask why we are doing certain things. Bottom line: Where does your value come from? If you are looking for your value in other men or other women, then, chances are, this subject is really hard for you. If your value is coming from the Lord and you are confident in who you are, then, chances are, you are probably doing a little bit better in this area. Today we tackle the topic of modesty as we discuss the following subjects: Why is modesty important for women. How should mothers appropriately dress to be role models for their daughters? What role should husbands play in the conversation of modesty. How to avoid workplace sexual harassment? Unpacking the now trending war on men. Is makeup appropriate for teens? What does the term “submission” mean in today's culture? Picture provided by: Donnie Ray Jones  

Proverbs 18:17 says, “The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.” As parents are raising daughters and sons today, perhaps their kids should hear the “rest of the story,” lest our daughters acquire victim mentalities and our sons acquire unnecessary guilt complexes that follow them into adulthood. Perhaps it is time they hear from godly women with honest and objective perspectives on the issue. But from where will such women be procured? Today we discuss raising our daughters to be objective, God-honoring woman for today's world. Allison Wallace is the Director of Program Development at Shepherds Hill Academy. Prior to holding this position, she was the Girls Wilderness Program Supervisor. She says working in residential care is not just a job, it is a passion for her. Allison studied Counseling Psychology and Developmental Psychology at Toccoa Falls College. She and her husband Joshua are both on staff here at Shepherds Hill Academy. In fact, they live on the SHA campus along with their beautiful little girl, Lilliana. How Raising Daughters Can Be Affected by Political Correctness Why is chivalry now considered sexist? I'll bet if some of these liberated “gender-hustlers” were on the Titanic, they would have actually wanted the same unique privileges that women have always enjoyed and still often enjoy even to this day! “So, don't protect the women and children first?” Really? Had Darwin's “survival of the fittest” been taken to heart that fateful night in 1912, there would be a lot more women and children at the bottom of the Atlantic than there are right now! A lot more men would have sailed home on the Carpathia too. If you ask me, women have lost a whole lot more than they have gained in recent years because they have given up diamonds for dirt—and largely through self-inflicted wounds. I just think we need to raise our daughters to understand their unique gifts and value to the world as God has ordained—and without all the politically correct nonsense we see and hear about so often today. I know I'm a little biased, but I'm hoping today's guest will help give us a perspective that will be refreshing and sensical to the mothers and daughters listening to this broadcast today. This is not a discussion you are going hear very often today, but I think it is a discussion that needs to be had. Today, Allison Wallace and I discuss raising daughters today as we cover the following topics: Why the feminist movement may be headed in the wrong direction. How you should train your daughters to view the role of a man and the role of a woman. The truth behind how teenage girls view today's culture. Why we need to embrace chivalry. How should you help your child understand the #metoo movement. Why the culture seems to be missing the point in addressing modesty. Why it is important to teach your teens to critically think through what their peers say.  

Proverbs 18:17 says, “The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.” As parents are raising daughters and sons today, perhaps their kids should hear the “rest of the story,” lest our daughters acquire victim mentalities and our sons acquire unnecessary guilt complexes that follow them into adulthood. Perhaps it is time they hear from godly women with honest and objective perspectives on the issue. But from where will such women be procured? Today we discuss raising our daughters to be objective, God-honoring woman for today's world. Allison Wallace is the Director of Program Development at Shepherds Hill Academy. Prior to holding this position, she was the Girls Wilderness Program Supervisor. She says working in residential care is not just a job, it is a passion for her. Allison studied Counseling Psychology and Developmental Psychology at Toccoa Falls College. She and her husband Joshua are both on staff here at Shepherds Hill Academy. In fact, they live on the SHA campus along with their beautiful little girl, Lilliana. How Raising Daughters Can Be Affected by Political Correctness Why is chivalry now considered sexist? I'll bet if some of these liberated “gender-hustlers” were on the Titanic, they would have actually wanted the same unique privileges that women have always enjoyed and still often enjoy even to this day! “So, don't protect the women and children first?” Really? Had Darwin's “survival of the fittest” been taken to heart that fateful night in 1912, there would be a lot more women and children at the bottom of the Atlantic than there are right now! A lot more men would have sailed home on the Carpathia too. If you ask me, women have lost a whole lot more than they have gained in recent years because they have given up diamonds for dirt—and largely through self-inflicted wounds. I just think we need to raise our daughters to understand their unique gifts and value to the world as God has ordained—and without all the politically correct nonsense we see and hear about so often today. I know I'm a little biased, but I'm hoping today's guest will help give us a perspective that will be refreshing and sensical to the mothers and daughters listening to this broadcast today. This is not a discussion you are going hear very often today, but I think it is a discussion that needs to be had. Today, Allison Wallace and I discuss raising daughters today as we cover the following topics: Why the feminist movement may be headed in the wrong direction. How you should train your daughters to view the role of a man and the role of a woman. The truth behind how teenage girls view today's culture. Why we need to embrace chivalry. How should you help your child understand the #metoo movement. Why the culture seems to be missing the point in addressing modesty. Why it is important to teach your teens to critically think through what their peers say.  

You probably have heard this statement before. I love Jesus, but I’m not a big fan of the church.  There is strong evidence today that our millennial generation, I know, they get picked on a lot don’t they, is becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the church. This generation is what I would refer to as the […] The post Podcast Ep. 21: The Optional-Church Generation (An Interview with several students from Toccoa Falls College) appeared first on Before You Quit.

This is in motion picture and in living color, totaling to 14 thousand images by the end of the year. Much of it will be branded in their brains for for the duration of their lives—and that's if they shut off the line of visual sewage immediately. But because of the addictive nature of pornography, it's likely going to require some help. Kevin Kurtz has worked in counseling-related fields for 30 years. He spent 10 years working in a hospital for the mentally challenged and served as chaplain and pastoral counselor for 20 years in the corporate arena. Kevin has a private practice caring for clients who are dealing with mood disorders, addiction, anger, and other mental health issues. Kevin earned a bachelor's degree in counseling and a minor in pastoral ministries at Toccoa Falls College. He earned his master's degree in professional counseling from Liberty University. Kevin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Christian Counselor, and a Certified Anger Management Specialist. He has also received special training in the areas of trauma and sexual addiction. Presently, Kevin is a counselor and the clinical director at Shepherds Hill Academy. He has been married 39 years, and he and his wife have two children and seven grandchildren. How Easy Access to Pornography Affects Teens In American Culture Arguably, there may be no greater scourge on our teen population than pornography. It seems to be so entrenched in every area of life that—even for our younger kids—there just seems to be no escaping it these days. The proliferation of this stuff only fuels the addictive nature of it. Being a teenager growing up in America today is like being an alcoholic and having every drinking fountain, soda machine, river, pond, and lake stocked with Budweiser or Jack Daniels instead of water. Madison Avenue uses skin to sell everything from clothing to hamburgers and from cologne to cars. It's in the music, movies, TV, and social media that our kids consume. If all that isn't enough, our kids have been desensitized to it to the point that they produce their own amateur pornography on their smartphones—addictive devices that teens shouldn't have in the first place, by the way. As most of us know, this descent into lasciviousness has now become a way of life for so many of our young people today. What many of us may not know is that it's destroying our kids' ability to truly enjoy a genuine and intimate relationship with a future spouse that is based on the love, truth, and the commitment required for a legitimate and lasting marriage as God has ordained it. Pornography has got a whole lot to do with why so many marriages aren't making it today. And, of course, when marriage is attacked, so goes the downfall of any civil society. We're “sure as shooting” seeing that happening here in America as we speak. Today, Kevin Kurtz and I discuss the how pornography negatively affects teens as we cover the following topics: Why is pornography such a big deal? Hasn't it been around since the dawn of time? How does pornography affect the brain of my teen? The root of your child's pornography habits may begin with tolerance. Why you must be approachable in communicating on the topic of pornography. How desensitisation can affect marriage. The difference between your brain and your teen's brain. How to be aware of signs that indicate your teen is accessing pornography. Should I discipline my child if they are accessing pornography? Picture provided by: pxhere.com  

This is in motion picture and in living color, totaling to 14 thousand images by the end of the year. Much of it will be branded in their brains for for the duration of their lives—and that's if they shut off the line of visual sewage immediately. But because of the addictive nature of pornography, it's likely going to require some help. Kevin Kurtz has worked in counseling-related fields for 30 years. He spent 10 years working in a hospital for the mentally challenged and served as chaplain and pastoral counselor for 20 years in the corporate arena. Kevin has a private practice caring for clients who are dealing with mood disorders, addiction, anger, and other mental health issues. Kevin earned a bachelor's degree in counseling and a minor in pastoral ministries at Toccoa Falls College. He earned his master's degree in professional counseling from Liberty University. Kevin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Christian Counselor, and a Certified Anger Management Specialist. He has also received special training in the areas of trauma and sexual addiction. Presently, Kevin is a counselor and the clinical director at Shepherds Hill Academy. He has been married 39 years, and he and his wife have two children and seven grandchildren. How Easy Access to Pornography Affects Teens In American Culture Arguably, there may be no greater scourge on our teen population than pornography. It seems to be so entrenched in every area of life that—even for our younger kids—there just seems to be no escaping it these days. The proliferation of this stuff only fuels the addictive nature of it. Being a teenager growing up in America today is like being an alcoholic and having every drinking fountain, soda machine, river, pond, and lake stocked with Budweiser or Jack Daniels instead of water. Madison Avenue uses skin to sell everything from clothing to hamburgers and from cologne to cars. It's in the music, movies, TV, and social media that our kids consume. If all that isn't enough, our kids have been desensitized to it to the point that they produce their own amateur pornography on their smartphones—addictive devices that teens shouldn't have in the first place, by the way. As most of us know, this descent into lasciviousness has now become a way of life for so many of our young people today. What many of us may not know is that it's destroying our kids' ability to truly enjoy a genuine and intimate relationship with a future spouse that is based on the love, truth, and the commitment required for a legitimate and lasting marriage as God has ordained it. Pornography has got a whole lot to do with why so many marriages aren't making it today. And, of course, when marriage is attacked, so goes the downfall of any civil society. We're “sure as shooting” seeing that happening here in America as we speak. Today, Kevin Kurtz and I discuss the how pornography negatively affects teens as we cover the following topics: Why is pornography such a big deal? Hasn't it been around since the dawn of time? How does pornography affect the brain of my teen? The root of your child's pornography habits may begin with tolerance. Why you must be approachable in communicating on the topic of pornography. How desensitisation can affect marriage. The difference between your brain and your teen's brain. How to be aware of signs that indicate your teen is accessing pornography. Should I discipline my child if they are accessing pornography? Picture provided by: pxhere.com  

In an attempt to be relative and trendy, have we forsaken time-tested child-rearing principles with principles and practices that would appall our own parents and grandparents? Or do the times we live in really require these changes? G. K. Chesterton once said: “Before we tear down a fence, we should find out why it was put up in the first place.” Our guest, Dr. Robert Myers is the President of Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa Falls, Georgia. He has been involved in Christian higher education for 25 years. He is a regular blogger for the Huffington Post. He was a former police officer in the state of Maryland, and information systems manager in the state of Florida. Dr. Myers is also the author of the book: No Compromise: Thoughts from a Christian College President. Why Scripture is Vital For Navigating Today's Cultural Shifts There are numerous aspects and avenues to explore when it comes to raising godly kids today. But, how do parents know how to prioritize these things when so many of them seemingly have equal urgency and importance? Well, as a mere human being, I couldn't give you the first clue. I do know that as Christian parents, we can never confuse the urgent with the important. So, I have to defer to Scripture for the answers—and then plug them into the culture I live in. In the light of Scripture, the Christian parent has no option—even in these times today—than to be willing to look like some cult-driven religious neanderthal in the eyes of the rest of the world. This is the point I have to keep driving home to today's parents. If we aren't willing to trust God and His Word for raising our kids, then we're going to have to get used to suffering the same consequences as the rest of world who do not know Christ. This includes the things that many Christians have already capitulated to—just like the world. Some of these same things are now just common practice in the church today. One thing is divorce. Now divorce isn't the topic of our discussion today, but it's just one of the things that doesn't seem to bother us as it used to. The same is true with shacking-up. And both have affected our kids negatively. For the record, I'm not condemning divorced people. I come from (my parents) a divorced home myself. But, that doesn't mitigate the natural consequences. Of all the things we need to prioritize as parents, I'd say right here's a good start. Dr. Robert Myers and I discuss cultural shifts and their impact on our kids as we cover the following topics: What was the purpose for writing the book: No Compromise: Thoughts from a Christian College President? Is there truth in “following your heart?” Can we really not control our own desires? What is Dr. Robert Myers' biggest concern of students entering college. Do your kids really know the Bible? Why it is OK to say "I don't know to your kids." What is FOMO, and what do we do about it? Picture provided by: PDPics  

In an attempt to be relative and trendy, have we forsaken time-tested child-rearing principles with principles and practices that would appall our own parents and grandparents? Or do the times we live in really require these changes? G. K. Chesterton once said: “Before we tear down a fence, we should find out why it was put up in the first place.” Our guest, Dr. Robert Myers is the President of Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa Falls, Georgia. He has been involved in Christian higher education for 25 years. He is a regular blogger for the Huffington Post. He was a former police officer in the state of Maryland, and information systems manager in the state of Florida. Dr. Myers is also the author of the book: No Compromise: Thoughts from a Christian College President. Why Scripture is Vital For Navigating Today's Cultural Shifts There are numerous aspects and avenues to explore when it comes to raising godly kids today. But, how do parents know how to prioritize these things when so many of them seemingly have equal urgency and importance? Well, as a mere human being, I couldn't give you the first clue. I do know that as Christian parents, we can never confuse the urgent with the important. So, I have to defer to Scripture for the answers—and then plug them into the culture I live in. In the light of Scripture, the Christian parent has no option—even in these times today—than to be willing to look like some cult-driven religious neanderthal in the eyes of the rest of the world. This is the point I have to keep driving home to today's parents. If we aren't willing to trust God and His Word for raising our kids, then we're going to have to get used to suffering the same consequences as the rest of world who do not know Christ. This includes the things that many Christians have already capitulated to—just like the world. Some of these same things are now just common practice in the church today. One thing is divorce. Now divorce isn't the topic of our discussion today, but it's just one of the things that doesn't seem to bother us as it used to. The same is true with shacking-up. And both have affected our kids negatively. For the record, I'm not condemning divorced people. I come from (my parents) a divorced home myself. But, that doesn't mitigate the natural consequences. Of all the things we need to prioritize as parents, I'd say right here's a good start. Dr. Robert Myers and I discuss cultural shifts and their impact on our kids as we cover the following topics: What was the purpose for writing the book: No Compromise: Thoughts from a Christian College President? Is there truth in “following your heart?” Can we really not control our own desires? What is Dr. Robert Myers' biggest concern of students entering college. Do your kids really know the Bible? Why it is OK to say "I don't know to your kids." What is FOMO, and what do we do about it? Picture provided by: PDPics  

In The Pilgrim’s Regress, C.S. Lewis explored the idea of a person who has to wander in order to recognize and appreciate his own home. In the Narnia Chronicles and the Space Trilogy, Lewis used fantasy to give his readers gleams of divine truth. It’s well known that Lewis was a friend of J.R.R. Tolkien. What is less well known is that both the motifs above, and many others, were inherited by Tolkien and Lewis from a prior generation, from writers like George MacDonald and G.K. Chesterton. Chesterton’s writing influenced Lewis’s conversion, and how he conceived of Christianity, fantasy, and the Christian concept of home. This event will explore the ideas of Chesterton and how they shaped the writers who produced the greatest fantasy literature of our time. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Dr. Donald Williams is the chair of the Department of Humanities & Natural Sciences at Toccoa Falls College. He holds a B.A. in English from Taylor University, a M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a Ph.D. in Medieval and Renaissance Literature from the University of Georgia. He is the author of seven books, including Inklings of Reality: Essays toward a Christian Philosophy of Letters (Toccoa Falls College Press, 1996), Mere Humanity: G. K. Chesterton, C. S. Lewis, and J. R. R. Tolkien on the Human Condition (Broadman, 2006), and Credo: Meditations on the Nicene Creed (St. Louis: Chalice Press, 2007). He has also contributed essays, poems, and reviews to such journals as National Review, Christianity Today, Touchstone, Modern Reformation, The Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Philosophia Christi, Theology Today, Christianity and Literature, Christian Scholar’s Review, Mythlore, SEVEN: An Anglo-American Literary Review, Christian Educator’s Journal, Preaching, and Christian Research Journal. An ordained minister in the Evangelical Free Church of America with many years of pastoral experience, he has spent several summers in Africa training local pastors for Church Planting International. More info: http://www.anselmsociety.org/events/2015/3/18/the-origins-of-cs-lewis

Please visit: AllAboutJack.Podbean.com The following is the main part of an inaugural lecture from Dr. Donald T. Williams called "For the Sake of the Story: Doctrine and Discernment in Reading C.S. Lewis." Dr. Williams is a Professor of English and Chair of the Humanities and Natural Sciences Department at Toccoa Falls College in Northeast Georgia. This special audio is from a video available online that includes a questions and answers segment not included here.   Watch Entire Video of "For the Sake of the Story"  - Note talk begins at about 11 1/2 minutes and the Q&A is about 46 1/2 minute point. Listen to Previous Interview: Reflections from Plato's Cave Listen to Special Talk from Taylor University: A Tryst with the Transcendentals - Part II: Truth Visit Dr. Williams's Website

Please visit: AllAboutJack.Podbean.com As all of the papers from last year's the 2012 C.S. Lewis Colloquium at Taylor University have been posted I thought it would be good to share another of the 20 minutes talks. This one is from Dr. Donald T. Williams. He is a Professor of English and Chair of the Humanities and Natural Sciences Department at Toccoa Falls College in Northeast Georgia. He shared a portion of his book Reflections from Plato’s Cave: Essays in Evangelical Philosophy called "A Tryst with the Transcendentals: C.S. Lewis on Beauty, Truth, and Goodness, Part II: Truth" You can follow along by downloading the paper with the link below.   Download Dr. Williams's Paper Purchase Reflections from Plato's Cave Listen to Interview with Dr. William on Reflections from Plato's Cave Visit Dr. Williams's Website

Dr. Donald T. Williams is a Professor of English and Chair of the Humanities and Natural Sciences Department at Toccoa Falls College in Northeast Georgia. While he’s written several books related to C.S. Lewis, the focus of this interview is on his book Reflections from Plato’s Cave: Essays in Evangelical Philosophy that was released earlier this year. Purchase Reflections from Plato's Cave Visit Dr. Williams's Website

Dr. Don Williams is the Director of the School of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of English at Toccoa Falls College, in Toccoa Falls, Georgia. Both an accomplished poet and literary critic, Dr. Williams is also a former president of the Evangelical Philosophical Society and an ordained minister in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He lectures widely on C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. In addition to his many valuable books including Inklings of Reality, Mere Humanity, and Credo: Meditations on the Nicene Creed, Dr. Williams’ articles have appeared in Touchstone and Modern Reformation.

Dr. Don Williams is the Director of the School of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of English at Toccoa Falls College, in Toccoa Falls, Georgia. Both an accomplished poet and literary critic, Dr. Williams is also a former president of the Evangelical Philosophical Society and an ordained minister in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He lectures widely on C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. In addition to his many valuable books including Inklings of Reality, Mere Humanity, and Credo: Meditations on the Nicene Creed, Dr. Williams’ articles have appeared in Touchstone and Modern Reformation.