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
  Date: [Exact date to be inserted]
  
  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.

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®
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•  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®
  Purchase here
  

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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