PODCASTS AND MEDIA INTERVIEWS

The Boundless Show (Focus on the Family®)

• Social Media Savvy
  Date: September 2024
  Topic: How to use social media wisely while ensuring that advice from counselors aligns with biblical principles.
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•  Career Conundrums
  Date: July 2023
  Topic: How to recover from spiritual trauma and navigate career challenges.
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•  Emotional Self-Care
  Date: July 2020
  Topic: The importance of emotional health and practical self-care tips during difficult times.
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•  When Life Scares You
  Date: July 2020
  Topic: Handling fear and anxiety with a faith-based approach.
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•  The Power of Touch
  Date: May 2020
  Topic: The role of healthy touch in relationships and how it can promote healing.
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The Carrie Abbott Show

•  Men’s Mental Health
  Date: June 2024
  Topic: Addressing men's mental health, focusing on suicide rates and strategies to support them while respecting their dignity.
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•  Help for Single Parents
  Date: March 2023
  Topic: Guidance and encouragement for single parents to create balanced and healthy family environments.
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•  Left-Leaning Libraries and Pornography
  Date: July 2023
  Topic: Exploring the effects of pornography on children and how parents can address exposure.
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Fresh Hope for Mental Health Podcast

•  Loneliness in Men
  Date: 2023
  Topic: Discussing the struggles men face with loneliness, particularly in the post-pandemic world, and offering practical advice on how men can connect with others through faith-based solutions.
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The Dr. Jeff Show (Summit Ministries)

•  Ep. 159 – Identity, Sexuality, & Our Identity In Christ
  Rob Jackson explores how anchoring our identity in Christ, rather than ourselves, leads to holistic healing and maturity in our spiritual, psychological, and relational lives.
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RADIO

Focus on the Family®

• The Seductive Lure of Internet Porn
  With Dr. James Dobson
  Topic: A discussion on the dangers of internet pornography and its impact on marriages and families.
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SERMONS

•  Living the Christian Life
  Grace Church, Wichita Falls, November 5, 2023
  Location: Grace Church, Wichita Falls, TX
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• Christian Living and Spiritual Formation
  Southgate Baptist Church – March 5, 2017
  Location: Southgate Baptist Church, Springfield, OH
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• Spiritual Growth and Identity in Christ
  Christ Community Church – October 19, 2014 Location: Wichita Falls, TX
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ARTICLES

•  What If In-Laws Try to Run Our Lives?
  Published: March 20, 2024
  Topic: Practical advice for dealing with controlling in-laws while maintaining healthy family boundaries.
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•  Giving Your Spouse the Gift of Self-Care
  Published: July 8, 2020
  Topic: How self-care can nurture individual and marital health.
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•  Talking About Sensitive Issues
  Published: January 1, 2006
  Topic: Addressing challenging marital topics like finances, in-laws, and intimacy with grace and understanding.
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•  Healthy Childhood Sexual Development
  Published: 2024
  Topic: Guiding parents on nurturing sexual development in children according to biblical principles.
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•  Advice for Parents of Teens with Porn Addiction
  Published: September 7, 2023
  Topic: Practical strategies for parents to help teens navigate porn addiction.
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•  Biblical View on Transgender Identity: A Primer for Parents and Strugglers
  Published: December 10, 2020
  Topic: Addressing the complexities of transgender identity through a biblical lens, offering parents and individuals a guide to navigating this sensitive issue.
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KEYNOTES

• Mental Health and the Role of the Church
  Grace Church, Wichita Falls, TX
  Culture Conference on Mental Health and the Church
  Dates: April 21-23, 2023
  
  I had the honor of serving as the keynote speaker at this conference, addressing the intersection of mental health and faith, and how the church can play a pivotal role in supporting individuals struggling with mental health challenges.
  
  UPDATE: A complete set of videos from the April 2023 Mental Health Conference will be available by October 19, 2023. These videos will include all the key sessions and handouts from the event. An e-course will follow, which will include structured modules, facilitator guides for church leaders, interactive reflection questions, and group discussion exercises. This course will provide additional resources tailored for churches to engage with mental health topics in a biblical and practical way. Sign up for for updates on how to access both!

BOOKS (Contributed To)

•  The Complete Guide to The First Five Years of Marriage
  I contributed to this comprehensive guide, which offers advice for newlyweds on how to build a strong foundation for their marriage.
  Published by Focus on the Family®
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•  The Savvy Bride’s Answer Guide
  I provided insights into preparing for marriage and building a healthy relationship.
  Published by Focus on the Family®
  Purchase here
•  The Smart Groom’s Answer Guide
  This book helps grooms prepare for marriage with practical advice and guidance for a strong, lasting relationship.
  Published by Focus on the Family®
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BOOKS

UPDATE: My book for parents and their LGBT children will be published by Focus on the Family® and Tyndale House Publishers® in 2025.

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