Surviving to Thriving: Recent Episodes

Denetra Gary

Surviving to Thriving takes a biblical approach to mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wholeness. You will learn how to look to God as the source to all life's answers, and the guide in every area of your life. Our guests provide practical guidance and knowledge to lead you to a deeper understanding of the Bible and its application to your everyday life. Look forward to developing a greater understanding of yourself, your life and those you influence as you gain a greater knowledge of God and who He created you to be.

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Do you how to help your children to heal from past hurt and pain? Well, Jesus has all the answers. Listen in as our guest Debbie Herold talks about her experiences with helping children to heal for emotional roots. You'll also learn more about root problems and how to overcome them through Jesus.

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Do you suffer from negativity and aren't sure how to move past it? Listen in as Karen Styer, counselor and educator talks about how to overcome our roots with Jesus. You don't want to miss this!

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Do you ever struggle to understand why the opposite sex thinks the way they do? Are men really from Mars and women from Venus? This week episode will give you the key principles to understanding male female communication from God's perspective. God designed males and females to connect in such a way that brings complete unit. Stay tuned in to learn what God says and how to fall within His perfect plan so that you gain freedom when communicating with your mate.

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Parenting is a humbling, character building role that requires introspection. Although there's no self-help book on how to be the perfect parent we do have the bible, and God has a lot to say. Isn't it a relief to know that He has all the answers? Listen in to get first hand knowledge from our guests Karen and Kathryn. This dynamic and inspiring female duo has the biblical tools to teach you just how to parent God's way.

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Do you find yourself filling your mind with social media, TV or video games? Well now’s the time to learn how these tools impact you spiritually, mentally and physically! If you desire to learn the keys to manage your social media, TV and video gaming exposure this information will help to change your life and your perspective. Tune in as special guest, Scott Ritsema takes us on a journey of understanding media on the brain.

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It's often that we desire to hear God's voice but aren't sure how to hear that still small voice. Whether you feel that you're unsure if you're hearing God's voice, or you don't feel that you hear God's voice at all, this show is for you! You'll learn how to hear the still small voice of God and how to stay connected to Him all the time. Listen in as our returning guest Carol Zarska shares her insight and wisdom so that we can better understand and hear the voice of God.

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Do you often struggle with unresolved trauma, hurt and pain but aren’t sure what to do about it? Would you like to move beyond the hurt and pain of your past but aren’t sure what is holding you back? Do you often feel triggered but aren’t sure what’s setting you off? This show is dedicated to helping you overcome the issues of past trauma and childhood hurt and pain. So often we struggle with agitation, irritation and negative emotions but don’t know how to look beyond the surface of our pain and feelings. Our guest, Carol Zarska will take us through a journey of learning how to connect our current feelings with our past pain. Get ready to learn how to face the issues that hold you back from being emotionally and mentally free. You’ll learn new phrases and key insights to take you on a path of mental healing and emotional stability, as you go beyond the surface and learn look to Jesus resolve all your inner struggles.

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If you're searching to know God’s purpose and plan for your life or you often feel that you’re not living out your life’s purpose then this is certainly the show for you. God has designed a specific plan for each individual in every area of our lives. All we have to do is seek Him to know the answer! Tune in as Christa Negley takes us on a journey of understanding God’s blueprint and how it applies to His purpose, plan and design in our individual lives.

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God has specifically designed us to connect with Him and His love. Unfortunately, the cares of this world can easily engulf our minds and emotions so that hearing His voice isn’t so clear. If you desire to understand God’s loving power you’ve come to the right place! This episode is designed to teach you how to develop a relationship with God and understand His unique love that's specifically designed for you. God desires that we approach Him with all of life's issues and our cares. You’ll learn how to take every issue to God directly so that He can transform your life and manifest His love in your heart.

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Do you desire to understand your brain on a deeper level? Do you want to know how your brain affects your mental health function? Well, listen to this episode to get all the answers. You'll gain inside knowledge from a leading Psychiatrist on the brain and how it affects your mental healing. Tune in with us! You don't want to miss this!

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Hypertension is one of the worlds great pandemics, afflicting some one billion people. Research continues to accumulate that lifestyle and other non-drug strategies can significantly decrease the considerable burden of suffering caused by this condition--without necessarily resorting to pharmacologic therapies. Listen in as Dr. DeRose, provides an overview of dietary, physical activity, psychosocial, environmental, botanical, hydrotherapeutic, and spiritual interventions of promise.

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Parenting is a humbling, character building role that requires introspection. Although there's no self-help book on how to be the perfect parent we do have the bible, and God has a lot to say. Isn't it a relief to know that He has all the answers? Listen in to get first hand knowledge from our guests Karen and Kathryn. This dynamic and inspiring female duo has the biblical tools to teach you just how to parent God's way.

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Do you desire complete mental healing but aren't sure if it's possible or where to start? Do you struggle with winning the battle against negative emotions? Well, this is the show for you! Join us on the journey of learning how to heal from all negative emotion as our guest Carol Zarska teaches out the sanctuary and how it applies to mental healing. You don't want to miss this. Stay tuned!

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Everyone experiences addictions of some sort. Whether it's food, TV, drugs, or people, we all have addictions. But, there is hope! We can heal from all addictions. Listen in as Josh and Kathryn Styer, a married couple of 13 years share the ups and downs they've experienced that led to a complete spiritual transformation. You don't want to miss their story and insight on how to heal from addiction through Jesus. Stay tuned!

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It's natural to experience hurt and pain in life. But did you know there's a way to heal from hurt and pain? It's called spiritual cleansing! Spiritual cleansing is the process of cooperating with Jesus to heal from all hurt and pain. Listen in as we explore the depths of spiritual cleansing with guest Carol Zarksa. Carol gives a deeper understanding into cleansing and how to apply it to our practical lives today. Stay tuned!

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The Sabbath is a great debate that many Christians often struggle to understand and practice. One can only ask themselves, what is the truth? Here, we discuss the Sabbath with Steve Wholberg. Steve gives a deep understanding into the meaning of the Sabbath and how we can apply it to our lives. You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free! (John 8:32). Stay tuned!

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Do you know of the gripping effects of sexuality in the media and how it affects you? Have you stumbled across sexual billboards, signs, and commercials but aren't sure how this impacts your life? Scott Ritsema specializes in teaching how media affects the brain. Listen in as we discuss the impact of pornography on the brain and how it affects our lives. You don't want to miss this!

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A truly fulfilled marriage requires oneness in Christ but so often we search and expect our spouse to fulfill our needs. Do you find yourself pulling on your spouse to fulfill you emotionally? Listen in as Kathryn and Josh Styer share their journey on how they learned to be completely fulfilled by God and are now working together with God to meet their needs and not pulling from each other. Stay tuned!

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Do you desire to understand the bible more? Listen in as Pastor Shawn Boonstra talks about his ministry Voice of Prophecy. In this episode Shawn explores the book of Daniel and Revelation and explains how the Bible came to life in his heart and led to the development of a worldwide ministry. Be inspired and allow God to guide you into all truth and your mission for Him. Stay tuned!

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We all struggle with anger and depression at one point in our lives. Listen in as author, counselor and speaker Carol Zarska talks about the root of anger and depression and how to overcome. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. 1 John 4:18
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Do you often struggle to develop or stay in healthy relationships? Do you find yourself avoiding being close with others so that you don't get hurt/ Listen in as we discuss attachment disorder with child educator, Karen Styer. Karen tells her own story of how she overcame attachment disorder and how it affects most of our lives today. Could this be you? Listen in to find out more and get the tools to heal in Christ.

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When we aren't healed it is hard to set healthy boundaries with others. The only healthy way to do this is through Christ. Listen in as I discuss setting boundaries in love with Kathryn Styer and Karen Styer. Here we'll learn how to set healthy boundaries by following Christ's example. You set a boundary that they may not pass over. So that they will not return to cover the earth. Psalm 104:9

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A lot of us have experienced childhood trauma and don't know that we have, and this trauma has all to do with our present condition and relationships. Listen in as I meet with Dr. Ira Lake, author of the book Messed Up and Don't Even Know It. Dr. Lake shares his experience of childhood abuse, how he overcame and built his own practice to help others heal from childhood trauma. Stay tuned!

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Have you ever felt the Lord pulling on your heart?
Thankfully, the Lord does this to draw our heart to His. Listen in as Taj Pacleb tells his testimony of how God led him out of the material world into ministry. He'll give his insight and wisdom. We explore his ministry, Revelation of Hope and gain more insight into how he grew into a man of God. Stay tuned!

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Do you believe in the secret rapture? Listen in as we study the Bible with Steve Wholberg and learn what the word of God says about this event. You'll gain knowledge that will help you understand Bible history. Check out Steve's website www.whitehorsemedia.com to purchase the book Rapture Myths and learn what the secret rapture really means. Jesus is coming soon! Let us all get prepared!

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Do you ever wonder how you can move on after a tragedy? Is it hard for you to cope because you've been through so much? Well, listen in as Stephanie Jordana tells her testimony of how God healed her from a rare brain cancer, miscarriage, breakup and infection. With Christ all things are possible.

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With all the injustice in the world it's easy to understand that only Christ is the reason that we're here. Listen in as Dr. Gail Ann-Cupid tells her testimony and also shares her research and passion about gender violence. Dr. Gail Ann-Cupid is a seasoned social work professional who is centered on gender-based issues, including sexual and domestic violence and other social matters. Stay tuned! You don't want to miss this!

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Addiction is real for everyone because we all struggle with something to some degree. What is your struggle? No matter the issue there is hope in Christ. Listen in as I discuss addiction with Juliet Van Heerden. She will share insights from her book, Same Dress, Different Day: A Spiritual Memoir of Addiction and Redemption. Stay Tuned!

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Have you had an experience with domestic violence? Have you had hurt and pain in your previous relationships but aren’t sure how to move forward. Listen in as Dr. Charmin Anderson shares her story on how she over came domestic violence. You don’t want to miss this story.

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Do you struggle with understanding how to communicate with your spouse? Would you like to understand how to be completely fulfilled by God? Listen in as Kathryn Styer talks about her journey of being the good wife. Kathryn is a birth doula, mother of three and wife of 14 years. She’s dedicated to the Lord and desires to help women grow in His love. Stay tuned! You don’t want to miss this!