Paul McCullough

This interview was inspired by an article that Lt. Col. (Rev.) Paul McCullough wrote. Check it out here: https://www.ausa.org/articles/accomplish-mission-love Lt. Col. (Rev.) Paul McCullough, U.S. Army retired, is president of the Association of the U.S. Army’s Penn &amp; Franklin-Greater Philadelphia Chapter and an Army Reserve Ambassador from Pennsylvania. He served 20 years in the Army, retiring in 2018 as deputy director for supplier operations, Defense Logistics Agency. He deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005, and in 2017 as commander of the DLA Support Team-Kuwait. He holds a doctorate in business administration from Walden University. Find out more about the NEW Military Bible Challenge App by visiting: https://www.revdrpaul.com/ You can also download the app: Apple or Android Sign up for our monthly newsletter here! For more content and resources visit www.life-giver.org We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at podcast@corieweathers.com Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info. Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari

This interview was inspired by an article that Lt. Col. (Rev.) Paul McCullough wrote. Check it out here: <a href="https://www.ausa.org/articles/accomplish-mission-love" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ausa.org/articles/accomplish-mission-love</a> Lt. Col. (Rev.) Paul McCullough, U.S. Army retired, is president of the Association of the U.S. Army’s Penn &amp; Franklin-Greater Philadelphia Chapter and an Army Reserve Ambassador from Pennsylvania. He served 20 years in the Army, retiring in 2018 as deputy director for supplier operations, Defense Logistics Agency. He deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005, and in 2017 as commander of the DLA Support Team-Kuwait. He holds a doctorate in business administration from Walden University. Find out more about the NEW Military Bible Challenge App by visiting: <a href="https://www.revdrpaul.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.revdrpaul.com/</a> You can also download the app: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/md/app/military-bible-challenge/id688038061?platform=iphone&amp;utm_campaign=MBC%20App&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=265393430&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-95Sco4u6WBYcrR7DZX-aey0er7jYG3nsNcntFFeguEquDaUFQm8qygNM2fmcylazD9rrYwNeJPvncBah43HbDs2U96vQ&amp;utm_content=265393430&amp;utm_source=hs_email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.militarybiblechallenge.app&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US&amp;utm_campaign=MBC+App&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=265393430&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--zTHdT9mqUmdSlADK5vuktz1mmZphNvU84LSHVwdogflglfzAlhX9Ylap4oTqwaX3RUZkvsvs7WPDhPyeFNg1yq-xzRw&amp;utm_content=265393430&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;pli=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Android</a> Sign up for our monthly newsletter <a href="https://corieweathers.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a106a94d7e465892417fb0bbc&amp;id=3594b0cb65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here!</a> For more content and resources visit<a href="http://www.life-giver.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.life-giver.org</a> We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at <a href="mailto:podcast@corieweathers.com">podcast@corieweathers.com</a> Want to work with Corie? Check out<a href="https://www.corieweathers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.corieweathers.com/</a> for more info. Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari

A Military Commander’s Example of Servant Leadership with Paul McCullough

Peter Docker served for 25 years as a Royal Air Force senior officer and has seen service across the globe as a Force Commander during combat flying operations. His career has spanned from professional pilot, teaching postgraduates at the UK’s Defence College, to flying the British prime minister around the world. He has also led multibillion-dollar international procurement projects and served as a crisis manager and former international negotiator for the UK government. As a trained leadership consultant and executive coach, Peter has worked across 92 countries with clients like Google, Four Seasons Hotels, Accenture, American Express, ASOS, EY, NBC Universal and over 100 more. Peter Docker, co-author of Find Your Why and formerly a founding Igniter at Simon Sinek Inc., is passionate about enabling people to unlock their natural talents and teaches leadership that is focused on commitment and human connection.  His latest book, Leading from the Jumpseat, delivers the message that leadership is about lifting people up and giving them the space they need so that, when the time is right, they can take the lead. Learn more about Peter by visiting his website, https://www.leadingfromthejumpseat.com/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter here! For more content and resources visit www.life-giver.org We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at podcast@corieweathers.com Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info. Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari

Peter Docker served for 25 years as a Royal Air Force senior officer and has seen service across the globe as a Force Commander during combat flying operations. His career has spanned from professional pilot, teaching postgraduates at the UK’s Defence College, to flying the British prime minister around the world. He has also led multibillion-dollar international procurement projects and served as a crisis manager and former international negotiator for the UK government. As a trained leadership consultant and executive coach, Peter has worked across 92 countries with clients like Google, Four Seasons Hotels, Accenture, American Express, ASOS, EY, NBC Universal and over 100 more. Peter Docker, co-author of Find Your Why and formerly a founding Igniter at Simon Sinek Inc., is passionate about enabling people to unlock their natural talents and teaches leadership that is focused on commitment and human connection. His latest book, Leading from the Jumpseat, delivers the message that leadership is about lifting people up and giving them the space they need so that, when the time is right, they can take the lead. Learn more about Peter by visiting his website, <a href="https://www.leadingfromthejumpseat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.leadingfromthejumpseat.com/</a> Sign up for our monthly newsletter <a href="https://corieweathers.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a106a94d7e465892417fb0bbc&amp;id=3594b0cb65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here!</a> For more content and resources visit<a href="http://www.life-giver.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.life-giver.org</a> We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at <a href="mailto:podcast@corieweathers.com">podcast@corieweathers.com</a> Want to work with Corie? Check out<a href="https://www.corieweathers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.corieweathers.com/</a> for more info. Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari

Leading from the Jumpseat with Peter Docker

Why is it so hard to apologize? These two words, "I'm Sorry", seem to throw off children and adults every time, catapulting people into further conflict. In this episode, we wrap up the marriage and intimacy series and introduce the leadership series by going back to the basics of conflict resolution and the dreaded apology.  We will cover: 1) The common responses of defensiveness that come up when we ask another person to change or address our hurt. 2) Whether intentions matter. 3). How to accept imperfection in ourselves and others while still asking for change, and  3) The critical importance and goal of learning how to repair conflict faster. Mentioned in this episode:  Intent vs. Impact Gottman's Four Horseman Sign up for our monthly newsletter here! For more content and resources visit www.life-giver.org We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at podcast@corieweathers.com Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info. Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari

Why is it so hard to apologize? These two words, "I'm Sorry", seem to throw off children and adults every time, catapulting people into further conflict. In this episode, we wrap up the marriage and intimacy series and introduce the leadership series by going back to the basics of conflict resolution and the dreaded apology.  We will cover: 1) The common responses of defensiveness that come up when we ask another person to change or address our hurt. 2) Whether intentions matter. 3). How to accept imperfection in ourselves and others while still asking for change, and  3) The critical importance and goal of learning how to repair conflict faster. Mentioned in this episode: <a>Intent vs. Impact</a> <a href="https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gottman's Four Horseman</a> Sign up for our monthly newsletter <a href="https://corieweathers.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a106a94d7e465892417fb0bbc&amp;id=3594b0cb65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here!</a> For more content and resources visit<a href="http://www.life-giver.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.life-giver.org</a> We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at <a href="mailto:podcast@corieweathers.com">podcast@corieweathers.com</a> Want to work with Corie? Check out<a href="https://www.corieweathers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.corieweathers.com/</a> for more info. Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari

Why is Apologizing So Hard?

Dannah Gresh

Dannah Gresh is a best-selling author and sought-after speaker. In her latest book, Happily Even After, Dannah is a friend who walks beside you as she demonstrates how to forgive, live with joy, and hold your head high while Jesus Christ redeems the broken places of your marriage after suffering from things like pornography, addiction, or even an affair.  Dannah has sold over 2 million books and reaches women and girls in more than 100 countries. Her best-selling titles include And the Bride Wore White, Lies Young Women Believe co-authored with Nancy Leigh DeMoss, and Lies Girls Believe. Dannah is the co-host of Revive Our Hearts, a daily podcast for women, and the founder of True Girl, which provides mom+daughter connection tools including the True Girl podcast. Learn more about Dannah by visiting her website, https://dannahgresh.com/ Looking for more episodes on Affair Recovery?  Here are additional conversations, including more with Dr. Mike. Looking for more episodes on marriage enrichment?  Check out this page for more. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here! For more content and resources visit www.life-giver.org We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at podcast@corieweathers.com Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info. Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari, "Invisible Beauty" by Aakash Gandhi

Dannah Gresh is a best-selling author and sought-after speaker. In her latest book, <a href="https://store.purefreedom.org/product/happily-even-after-let-god-redeem-your-marriage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Happily Even After</a>, Dannah is a friend who walks beside you as she demonstrates how to forgive, live with joy, and hold your head high while Jesus Christ redeems the broken places of your marriage after suffering from things like pornography, addiction, or even an affair.  Dannah has sold over 2 million books and reaches women and girls in more than 100 countries. Her best-selling titles include And the Bride Wore White, Lies Young Women Believe co-authored with Nancy Leigh DeMoss, and Lies Girls Believe. Dannah is the co-host of Revive Our Hearts, a daily podcast for women, and the founder of True Girl, which provides mom+daughter connection tools including the True Girl podcast. Learn more about Dannah by visiting her website, <a href="https://dannahgresh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dannahgresh.com/</a> Looking for more episodes on Affair Recovery?  Here are <a href="https://www.life-giver.org/affair-betrayal-recovery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">additional conversations,</a> including more with Dr. Mike. Looking for more episodes on marriage enrichment?  <a href="https://www.life-giver.org/service-marriage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out this page for more.</a> Sign up for our monthly newsletter <a href="https://corieweathers.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a106a94d7e465892417fb0bbc&amp;id=3594b0cb65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here!</a> For more content and resources visit<a href="http://www.life-giver.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.life-giver.org</a> We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at <a href="mailto:podcast@corieweathers.com">podcast@corieweathers.com</a> Want to work with Corie? Check out<a href="https://www.corieweathers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.corieweathers.com/</a> for more info. Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari, "Invisible Beauty" by Aakash Gandhi

Restoring Marriage After Pornography with Dannah Gresh

Michael Sytsma

Dr. Mike is back to talk about his new book Secrets of Sex &amp; Marriage that he co-wrote with marriage research expert Shaunti Feldhan.   Dr. Michael Sytsma is a licensed professional counselor, certified sex therapist, ordained minister, professor, and national speaker. With a pastoral heart, a gift in teaching, and a passion for helping couples grow in marriage, Dr. Systma uses his skills to teach couples important truths about marriage in a fun and interesting way, helping them to grow into healthier, transformative relationships with their spouses. He has over 30 years of clinical experience in sex therapy and is the founder of Building Intimate Marriages, Inc. and co-founder of Sexual Wholeness, Inc. He is coauthor of Secrets of Sex &amp; Marriage: 8 Surprises that Make all the Difference, with Shaunti Feldhahn and contributor to several other works. Learn more about Dr. Sytsma by visiting https://intimatemarriage.org/bim-team/mike-sytsma/ Looking for more episodes on Affair Recovery?  Here are additional conversations, including more with Dr. Mike. Looking for more episodes on marriage enrichment?  Check out this page for more.

Dr. Mike is back to talk about his new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764239554?linkCode=ssc&amp;tag=onamzcoriewea-20&amp;creativeASIN=0764239554&amp;asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PXENKFEHQ8VN&amp;ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d_asin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secrets of Sex &amp; Marriage</a> that he co-wrote with marriage research expert Shaunti Feldhan.   Dr. Michael Sytsma is a licensed professional counselor, certified sex therapist, ordained minister, professor, and national speaker. With a pastoral heart, a gift in teaching, and a passion for helping couples grow in marriage, Dr. Systma uses his skills to teach couples important truths about marriage in a fun and interesting way, helping them to grow into healthier, transformative relationships with their spouses. He has over 30 years of clinical experience in sex therapy and is the founder of <a href="https://intimatemarriage.org/bim-team/mike-sytsma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Building Intimate Marriages</a>, Inc. and co-founder of Sexual Wholeness, Inc. He is coauthor of Secrets of Sex &amp; Marriage: 8 Surprises that Make all the Difference, with Shaunti Feldhahn and contributor to several other works. Learn more about Dr. Sytsma by visiting <a href="https://intimatemarriage.org/bim-team/mike-sytsma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://intimatemarriage.org/bim-team/mike-sytsma/</a> Looking for more episodes on Affair Recovery?  Here are <a href="https://www.life-giver.org/affair-betrayal-recovery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">additional conversations,</a> including more with Dr. Mike. Looking for more episodes on marriage enrichment?  <a href="https://www.life-giver.org/service-marriage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out this page for more.</a>

Secrets of Sex with Dr. Michael Sytsma

Shaunti Feldhahn

Shaunti Feldhan joins Lifegiver to talk about her new book Secrets of Sex &amp; Marriage that she co-wrote with intimacy expert Dr. Mike Sytsma.  Shaunti Feldhahn is a bestselling author, social researcher, speaker, and podcaster. A graduate of Harvard University and a former Wall Street analyst, Shaunti now uses her analytical skill to uncover those little things that can make big differences in lives and relationships, both at home and in the workplace. She and her husband, Jeff, have coauthored groundbreaking relationship books, translated into 25 languages with nearly 3 million copies sold, now used by therapists, clergy, corporate coaches, and HR departments. Her books include The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages; For Women Only; For Men Only; Through a Man’s Eyes; and The Kindness Challenge. Learn more about Shaunti by visiting her website, https://shaunti.com/ Looking for more episodes on Affair Recovery?  Here are additional conversations, including more with Dr. Mike. Looking for more episodes on marriage enrichment?  Check out this page for more. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here! For more content and resources visit www.life-giver.org We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at podcast@corieweathers.com Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info. Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari, "Invisible Beauty" by Aakash Gandhi

Shaunti Feldhan joins Lifegiver to talk about her new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764239554?linkCode=ssc&amp;tag=onamzcoriewea-20&amp;creativeASIN=0764239554&amp;asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PXENKFEHQ8VN&amp;ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d_asin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secrets of Sex &amp; Marriage</a> that she co-wrote with intimacy expert Dr. Mike Sytsma.  Shaunti Feldhahn is a bestselling author, social researcher, speaker, and podcaster. A graduate of Harvard University and a former Wall Street analyst, Shaunti now uses her analytical skill to uncover those little things that can make big differences in lives and relationships, both at home and in the workplace. She and her husband, Jeff, have coauthored groundbreaking relationship books, translated into 25 languages with nearly 3 million copies sold, now used by therapists, clergy, corporate coaches, and HR departments. Her books include The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages; For Women Only; For Men Only; Through a Man’s Eyes; and The Kindness Challenge. Learn more about Shaunti by visiting her website, <a href="https://shaunti.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shaunti.com/</a> Looking for more episodes on Affair Recovery?  Here are <a href="https://www.life-giver.org/affair-betrayal-recovery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">additional conversations,</a> including more with Dr. Mike. Looking for more episodes on marriage enrichment?  <a href="https://www.life-giver.org/service-marriage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out this page for more.</a> Sign up for our monthly newsletter <a href="https://corieweathers.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a106a94d7e465892417fb0bbc&amp;id=3594b0cb65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here!</a> For more content and resources visit<a href="http://www.life-giver.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.life-giver.org</a> We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at <a href="mailto:podcast@corieweathers.com">podcast@corieweathers.com</a> Want to work with Corie? Check out<a href="https://www.corieweathers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.corieweathers.com/</a> for more info. Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari, "Invisible Beauty" by Aakash Gandhi

Secrets of Sex with Shaunti Feldhahn

On the Season 8 opener, we are talking all about how to recognize if we are managing our relationships to our own personal detriment. You may think you are helping, but what if you are only hurting yourself by walking on eggshells and not being fully honest or congruent with yourself?  We’re diving in quickly on this season opener! Mentioned in this episode: Squared Away We exist to make work better by letting you focus solely on what matters. We are your trusted assistants. This entire journey started because Michelle, our CEO &amp; Co-founder couldn’t get a job due to her being a military spouse. Constantly changing bases meant being in a different city at a moment’s notice. Everywhere she went, she met others with the same story. Highly educated, ready to work, struggling to find a job. Military spouses. Jennifer Hamrick: Once You See Racism: A Christian, White, Southern Woman’s Journey from Being Oblivious to Racism to Seeing it Clearly Sign up for our monthly newsletter here! For more content and resources visit www.life-giver.org We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at podcast@corieweathers.com Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info. Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari

On the Season 8 opener, we are talking all about how to recognize if we are managing our relationships to our own personal detriment. You may think you are helping, but what if you are only hurting yourself by walking on eggshells and not being fully honest or congruent with yourself?  We’re diving in quickly on this season opener! Mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://www.gosquaredaway.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squared Away</a> We exist to make work better by letting you focus solely on what matters. We are your trusted assistants. This entire journey started because Michelle, our CEO &amp; Co-founder couldn’t get a job due to her being a military spouse. Constantly changing bases meant being in a different city at a moment’s notice. Everywhere she went, she met others with the same story. Highly educated, ready to work, struggling to find a job. Military spouses. Jennifer Hamrick: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Once-You-See-Racism-Christian-ebook/dp/B08L17BKB4?ref_=ast_author_dp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Once You See Racism: A Christian, White, Southern Woman’s Journey from Being Oblivious to Racism to Seeing it Clearly</a> Sign up for our monthly newsletter <a href="https://corieweathers.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a106a94d7e465892417fb0bbc&amp;id=3594b0cb65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here!</a> For more content and resources visit<a href="http://www.life-giver.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.life-giver.org</a> We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at <a href="mailto:podcast@corieweathers.com">podcast@corieweathers.com</a> Want to work with Corie? Check out<a href="https://www.corieweathers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.corieweathers.com/</a> for more info. Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari

S8 - Are you Helping or Managing Your Marriage?

Stay Tuned! Fantastic topics and interviews are coming your way in 2023. Subscribe and share with other military families and leaders you know. As always, I appreciate reviews on your podcast platform of choice. It's a great way to spread the word!  If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for this season, email corie@corieweathers.com

Stay Tuned! Fantastic topics and interviews are coming your way in 2023. Subscribe and share with other military families and leaders you know. As always, I appreciate reviews on your podcast platform of choice. It's a great way to spread the word!  If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for this season, email corie@corieweathers.com

Lifegiver Trailer

Leaving this lifestyle can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. For many couples, crossing the finish line can bring conflict as you and your spouse bring different expectations to the transition . In this episode, Corie sits down with Jeff &amp; Lori Hawkins who share how they navigated major decisions about where to live, what to value, and what to do next. Listen as they pass down wisdom they learned from their mentors, how they keep their marriage thriving now that they are together more than they’ve ever been and how they continue to build their identity on what really matters. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to help breathe MARGIN into your life.  For more content and resources be sure to check out our new website layout and help me with section at www.life-giver.org  We want to hear from you! It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at corie@corieweathers.com  Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/  for more info. Song Credits: “By Your Side” written by Justin Prin 

Leaving this lifestyle can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. For many couples, crossing the finish line can bring conflict as you and your spouse bring different expectations to the transition . In this episode, Corie sits down with Jeff &amp; Lori Hawkins who share how they navigated major decisions about where to live, what to value, and what to do next. Listen as they pass down wisdom they learned from their mentors, how they keep their marriage thriving now that they are together more than they’ve ever been and how they continue to build their identity on what really matters. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to help breathe <a href="https://corieweathers.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a106a94d7e465892417fb0bbc&amp;id=3594b0cb65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MARGIN</a> into your life.  For more content and resources be sure to check out our new website layout and help me with section at <a href="http://www.life-giver.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.life-giver.org</a> We want to hear from you! It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at <a href="http://null" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">corie@corieweathers.com</a> Want to work with Corie? Check out <a href="https://www.corieweathers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.corieweathers.com/</a>  for more info. Song Credits: “By Your Side” written by Justin Prin

S7 E11 Retirement: How to End Well with Your Marriage Intact (With Jeff & Lori Hawkins)

Community. We’ve all been hurt by it, longed for it, and struggled in it. In a world that touts itself as connected more than ever, how do we reconcile the ache within us for physical presence and the need to be seen? Sit down and lean in as Corie walks Sarah through a very candid conversation about the need and the pain of community.    Sign up for our monthly newsletter to help breathe MARGIN into your life.  For more content and resources be sure to check out our new website layout and help me with section at www.life-giver.org  We want to hear from you! It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at corie@corieweathers.com  Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/  for more info. Song Credits: “By Your Side” written by Justin Prin 

Community. We’ve all been hurt by it, longed for it, and struggled in it. In a world that touts itself as connected more than ever, how do we reconcile the ache within us for physical presence and the need to be seen? Sit down and lean in as Corie walks Sarah through a very candid conversation about the need and the pain of community. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to help breathe <a href="https://corieweathers.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a106a94d7e465892417fb0bbc&amp;id=3594b0cb65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MARGIN</a> into your life.  For more content and resources be sure to check out our new website layout and help me with section at <a href="http://www.life-giver.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.life-giver.org</a> We want to hear from you! It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at <a href="http://null" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">corie@corieweathers.com</a> Want to work with Corie? Check out <a href="https://www.corieweathers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.corieweathers.com/</a>  for more info. Song Credits: “By Your Side” written by Justin Prin

S7 E11 When Others Don’t Understand Your Life

If you allow it, the military career will take more than it gives. It can challenge the strongest military marriage and seduce military leaders into believing their career is more important than WHO they become. The Lifegiver podcast began as a way to encourage, inspire, and bring hope to leaders and military couples when they feel burned out and they’ve lost their way.  For almost 20 years, I have served the military and veteran population as a counselor, speaker, author, and subject matter expert on military culture. Lifegiver offers discussions and interviews on personal and leadership development and ways to breathe life into your military marriage and home. Real stories, expert interviews, and honest conversation. A Lifegiver is someone who gives more than they consume, a person who breathes life into others. Listen in and become a better leader, spouse, parent, and friend simply by breathing life into yourself first. Corie has focused her career for the last 20 years as a clinical consultant specializing in marriage, the military culture, special forces, and leadership development. Corie has traveled to Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Persian Gulf to visit troops and report on deployment conditions with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and has taught service families across the globe, including Japan.In addition to providing subject matter expertise, Corie consults organizations and institutions on building trust, creating impactful programming, and working within a multi-generational team. Her advocacy has included being a part of Second Lady Karen Pence’s Military Spouse’s Employment Working Group and contributing to the passing of a Congressional Bill for licensure portability.

We have been doing this military life for over a decade and still have several years before retirement, which means we are in this for the long haul. The encouragement that Corie gives in this podcast is invaluable. The natural overlaps in the military and first responder lifestyles is evident and gracefully approached and I have gained an appreciateion for families who serve America from home base.

Army Wife of 14 years & I LOVE this podcast.

This woman, her voice is soothing and there is so much to learn. She touches base on so many different aspects of a service marriage and the service life. 
New was to look at obstacles and advice on overcoming them. 
Sometimes it a matter of perspective, she helps you open your eyes. If you ever attend one of her lessons you will have so many ah ha moments.

A way with words...

If you allow it, the military career will take more than it gives. It can challenge the strongest military marriage and seduce military leaders into believing their career is more important than WHO they become. The Lifegiver podcast began as a way to encourage, inspire, and bring hope to leaders and military couples when they feel burned out and they’ve lost their way. For almost 20 years, I have served the military and veteran population as a counselor, speaker, author, and subject matter expert on military culture. Lifegiver offers discussions and interviews on personal and leadership development and ways to breathe life into your military marriage and home. Real stories, expert interviews, and honest conversation. A Lifegiver is someone who gives more than they consume, a person who breathes life into others. Listen in and become a better leader, spouse, parent, and friend simply by breathing life into yourself first. Corie has focused her career for the last 20 years as a clinical consultant specializing in marriage, the military culture, special forces, and leadership development. Corie has traveled to Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Persian Gulf to visit troops and report on deployment conditions with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and has taught service families across the globe, including Japan. In addition to providing subject matter expertise, Corie consults organizations and institutions on building trust, creating impactful programming, and working within a multi-generational team. Her advocacy has included being a part of Second Lady Karen Pence’s Military Spouse’s Employment Working Group and contributing to the passing of a Congressional Bill for licensure portability.

Lifegiver- Military Marriage & Leadership

Resilience

I have had many opportunities to address the “resilience” of military families. Like many of you, I don’t relate to this word. In fact, I don’t want to even say it anymore. I don’t feel like I “bounce back” from things. Often, I feel like I evolve more than anything else. In today’s episode, I walk you through my last few months of Jackson Pollock "manic" research on what do military couples really need to get through difficulty. Get ready to put your thinking caps on as I help you understand why we feel like we are knocked down to the ground after minor obstacles. This content is fantastic for understanding how to help you walk your children through stress, but more importantly how to understand what is going within YOU. Secondly, I am thrilled to share with you why marriage is the answer for how we can become more resil…. I mean healthy…. You will hear me reference Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. I hope you enjoy it, and if you do- please share it with your friends. I'm all about saving marriages, so I hope you will join me!

I have had many opportunities to address the “resilience” of military families. Like many of you, I don’t relate to this word. In fact, I don’t want to even say it anymore. I don’t feel like I “bounce back” from things. Often, I feel like I evolve more than anything else. In today’s episode, I walk you through my last few months of Jackson Pollock "manic" research on what do military couples really need to get through difficulty. Get ready to put your thinking caps on as I help you understand why we feel like we are knocked down to the ground after minor obstacles. This content is fantastic for understanding how to help you walk your children through stress, but more importantly how to understand what is going within YOU. Secondly, I am thrilled to share with you why marriage is the answer for how we can become more resil…. I mean healthy…. You will hear me reference Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. I hope you enjoy it, and if you do- please share it with your friends. I'm all about saving marriages, so I hope you will join me!

The Secret of Resilience

Welcome to the season four premiere of the Lifegiver podcast!  I've returned from my winter sabbatical with new vision for this year and that includes great plans for season 4.  When it all comes down to it, it's all about YOU. In this first episode, I'll briefly share about my plans to make the podcast far more interactive in 2019 as well as talking about the results of a spouse survey I created that went viral.  Almost 750 spouses told me how they are REALLY doing and it turns out... We have lots to talk about. I wasn't surprised that we are struggling as a community. Many of you aren't doing well and you aren't talking about it.  In fact, many are burned out, exhausted, and borderline resentful.  So in this episode we are going to get honest about that. But there are some of you who are really doing great.  So what is the difference?  Take a listen to find out where you fall with other spouses in the community.  Perhaps you need some encouragement who are figuring out how to balance it all or maybe you have a lot more to offer than you thought... It's time to breathe life into our family- the community family as well.   Books mentioned in the podcast:  Leading Women Who Wound Connect with Corie Weathers!  www.life-giver.org www.corieweathers.com  Join the conversation and participate in future shows! @CorieLPC 

Welcome to the season four premiere of the Lifegiver podcast!   I've returned from my winter sabbatical with new vision for this year and that includes great plans for season 4.  When it all comes down to it, it's all about YOU. In this first episode, I'll briefly share about my plans to make the podcast far more interactive in 2019 as well as talking about the results of a spouse survey I created that went viral.  Almost 750 spouses told me how they are REALLY doing and it turns out... We have lots to talk about. I wasn't surprised that we are struggling as a community. Many of you aren't doing well and you aren't talking about it.  In fact, many are burned out, exhausted, and borderline resentful.  So in this episode we are going to get honest about that. But there are some of you who are really doing great.  So what is the difference?  Take a listen to find out where you fall with other spouses in the community.  Perhaps you need some encouragement who are figuring out how to balance it all or maybe you have a lot more to offer than you thought... It's time to breathe life into our family- the community family as well.   Books mentioned in the podcast:  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00371V8PU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00371V8PU&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=corieweathe09-20&amp;linkId=95b2cf70abd4853582a27b591c5b4b5c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leading Women Who Wound</a> Connect with Corie Weathers!  <a href="http://www.life-giver.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.life-giver.org</a> <a href="http://www.corieweathers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.corieweathers.com</a> Join the conversation and participate in future shows! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorieLPC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@CorieLPC </a>

S4 Ep1 How Are We REALLY Doing?

Sometimes we just need a place to share our story. Every single one of us has been through something difficult and made it through. I love a good story- one that inspires me to think bigger, live bigger, and love bigger. What I want is to provide a place of encouragement where YOU can share your story with the hope of encouraging someone else. This video will walk you through how to develop your story in a way that will inspire someone else. I hope you will join me.

Sometimes we just need a place to share our story. Every single one of us has been through something difficult and made it through. I love a good story- one that inspires me to think bigger, live bigger, and love bigger. What I want is to provide a place of encouragement where YOU can share your story with the hope of encouraging someone else. This video will walk you through how to develop your story in a way that will inspire someone else. I hope you will join me.

Telling your Story

In this episode, I interview Lena Steiner. I met TeamSteiner in Colorado during one of the most significant seasons of my life. That deployment changed a lot of us, including my own husband. But it was the support of Corey and Lena Stenier that carried an entire squadron through dark days. TeamSteiner served military families by Corey taking on the heavy responsibility of the Rear Detachment Commander- staying behind while the rest of the Squadron deployed and Lena supporting him and becoming a leader herself. Lena talkes about how losing friends in war has affected her marriage and her process of embracing the military lifestyle. lenafamily When it comes to leadership, Lena describes the impact on marraiges when leadership considers families as priority. Key spouse leaders changed her life by their willingness to create community and introducing her to running. She is now qualified to run the Boston Marathon and has trained even through her current second pregnancy! I have always admired Lena for her compassion for people, but also her fierce approach at life that earned my nickname for her "The Beast". Here is a picture of pregnant Lena smoking me on a 5 mile run.

In this episode, I interview Lena Steiner. I met TeamSteiner in Colorado during one of the most significant seasons of my life. That deployment changed a lot of us, including my own husband. But it was the support of Corey and Lena Stenier that carried an entire squadron through dark days. TeamSteiner served military families by Corey taking on the heavy responsibility of the Rear Detachment Commander- staying behind while the rest of the Squadron deployed and Lena supporting him and becoming a leader herself. Lena talkes about how losing friends in war has affected her marriage and her process of embracing the military lifestyle. lenafamily When it comes to leadership, Lena describes the impact on marraiges when leadership considers families as priority. Key spouse leaders changed her life by their willingness to create community and introducing her to running. She is now qualified to run the Boston Marathon and has trained even through her current second pregnancy! I have always admired Lena for her compassion for people, but also her fierce approach at life that earned my nickname for her "The Beast". Here is a picture of pregnant Lena smoking me on a 5 mile run.

Finding my Stride

Welcome to Season 5!  I can't believe we are starting another year of the Lifegiver Podcast. This is the Season Premier where I update you on all that is happening with Lifegiver- including the new Lifegiver TEAM!  A special welcome to Jennifer Hamrick and Lisa Walters for their help in making the Lifegiver Newsletter an AMAZING resource for all of you.  (Hint: Catch my interview with Jennifer in the first season of Lifegiver!).  If you haven't signed up for the Newsletter, make sure you do!! In this episode we are talking about the importance of Timing and Tact with our emotions and words.  Whether you are in conflict with you spouse, in a leadership position, or even a public advocate.  Especially military spouses feel at times like their voice is limited and that any complaining can come across as being a negative spouse.  The truth is, we have a right to our feelings and opinions, but have great responsibility in how we express them.  Rather than become passive or perhaps worse- aggressive- we can learn to be more assertive in kindness and love.  But... also with the right timing and tact.  Listen in as I give examples and practical tips on how to be more confident with the amazing influence you have in your marriage, parenting, and in the world.   Become a Patron!

Welcome to Season 5!  I can't believe we are starting another year of the Lifegiver Podcast. This is the Season Premier where I update you on all that is happening with Lifegiver- including the new Lifegiver TEAM!  A special welcome to Jennifer Hamrick and Lisa Walters for their help in making the Lifegiver Newsletter an AMAZING resource for all of you.  (<a href="https://corieweathers.podbean.com/?s=homeschool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hint: Catch my interview with Jennifer in the first season of Lifegiver!). </a> If you haven't signed up for the <a href="https://www.life-giver.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter</a>, make sure you do!! In this episode we are talking about the importance of Timing and Tact with our emotions and words.  Whether you are in conflict with you spouse, in a leadership position, or even a public advocate.  Especially military spouses feel at times like their voice is limited and that any complaining can come across as being a negative spouse.  The truth is, we have a right to our feelings and opinions, but have great responsibility in how we express them.  Rather than become passive or perhaps worse- aggressive- we can learn to be more assertive in kindness and love.  But... also with the right timing and tact.  Listen in as I give examples and practical tips on how to be more confident with the amazing influence you have in your marriage, parenting, and in the world. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=18901851" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Patron!</a>

Season 5 Premier: Timing and Tact 

The topic of moral injury continues to be discussed within the military and veteran space, but many still are unclear what it is and how it impacts a person and their family. Moral injury is often described as the internal struggle a person goes through after being asked to do something that goes against his or her morals or values. For many of our service members, this is a real issues that deeply impacts their ability to recover. In this FANTASTIC interview, listen as I speak with Chaplain Timothy Mallard, a subject matter expert not only in moral injury, but soul injury. Soul injury, he describes, is an even deeper and sometimes more complicated injury to the soul- often not due to anything the person did- but more so done to them. Sit back with a cup of coffee and listen. You wont want to miss a word of this two-part conversation.

The topic of moral injury continues to be discussed within the military and veteran space, but many still are unclear what it is and how it impacts a person and their family. Moral injury is often described as the internal struggle a person goes through after being asked to do something that goes against his or her morals or values. For many of our service members, this is a real issues that deeply impacts their ability to recover. In this FANTASTIC interview, listen as I speak with Chaplain Timothy Mallard, a subject matter expert not only in moral injury, but soul injury. Soul injury, he describes, is an even deeper and sometimes more complicated injury to the soul- often not due to anything the person did- but more so done to them. Sit back with a cup of coffee and listen. You wont want to miss a word of this two-part conversation.

Part 1: What Is Moral Injury

Every marriage will deal with sin- that is a fact. But when there are destructive patterns like betrayal, addiction, and selfish behavior, what does it actually mean to love like Christ? How do you selflessly serve when firm boundaries need to happen in your relationship? Matt joins me for a 2 part episode on understanding scripture on marriage roles, submission, and dealing with sin.

Every marriage will deal with sin- that is a fact. But when there are destructive patterns like betrayal, addiction, and selfish behavior, what does it actually mean to love like Christ? How do you selflessly serve when firm boundaries need to happen in your relationship? Matt joins me for a 2 part episode on understanding scripture on marriage roles, submission, and dealing with sin.

Betrayal & Hurt in a Christian Marriage, Part 1

Welcome to another Sunday Special!  I am so happy to bring back my good friend Sarah- you may remember her from episode two when we had a roundtable discussion.  I wanted to being back Sarah because she is not only funny, but I just love to listen to her talk! In this episode, Sarah and I talk about what it is like to go through difficulty and feel like God is distant.  Is he trying to teaching you something?  Is this happening because I did something wrong?   It is so easy to try to rush through difficult circumstances and learn whatever you have to learn to end the struggle when what He really is trying to do is grow your character.  Join us as we wrestle through this conversation of "Where is God in the Dark Places?"

Welcome to another Sunday Special!  I am so happy to bring back my good friend Sarah- you may remember her from episode two when we had a roundtable discussion.  I wanted to being back Sarah because she is not only funny, but I just love to listen to her talk! In this episode, Sarah and I talk about what it is like to go through difficulty and feel like God is distant.  Is he trying to teaching you something?  Is this happening because I did something wrong?   It is so easy to try to rush through difficult circumstances and learn whatever you have to learn to end the struggle when what He really is trying to do is grow your character.  Join us as we wrestle through this conversation of "Where is God in the Dark Places?"

Where is God?  A Conversation About God in the Dark Places

I was asked recently to address how to communicate better with family members- especially when the service lifestyle has changed you and your spouse. This is a sensitive subject so hang on to your seats as we tackle perspective from many angles. This episode is all about how to understand what changes your family might see in you. Sometimes we don't even realize how much we have changed until we go back home. We will talk about how to see your own changes as well as what family might see in you. But what if there are significant changes? What if your spouse has PTSD? Here we start the discussion on what you can do.

I was asked recently to address how to communicate better with family members- especially when the service lifestyle has changed you and your spouse. This is a sensitive subject so hang on to your seats as we tackle perspective from many angles. This episode is all about how to understand what changes your family might see in you. Sometimes we don't even realize how much we have changed until we go back home. We will talk about how to see your own changes as well as what family might see in you. But what if there are significant changes? What if your spouse has PTSD? Here we start the discussion on what you can do.

We Are Different

Bree Carroll is an engineer using her skills as an event coordinator and wedding planner.   When Bree saw some marriages around her fail mostly due to a lack of resources to help them get through the challenges they faced.  The resources were too hard to find. Not complied. suicides  As a person of action she made the leap from spectator on the sideline to influencer, making it her mission to connect those hurting to those who have the ability to help.  One of Bree's passions is wedding planning so watching marriages fall apart is counter to her very existence.  Read more...  Bree Carroll's resources: Hearts and Stripes Podcast Meet Bree Other resources mentioned: Come Home Project

Bree Carroll is an engineer using her skills as an event coordinator and wedding planner.  When Bree saw some marriages around her fail mostly due to a lack of resources to help them get through the challenges they faced.  The resources were too hard to find. Not complied. suicides  As a person of action she made the leap from spectator on the sideline to influencer, making it her mission to connect those hurting to those who have the ability to help. One of Bree's passions is wedding planning so watching marriages fall apart is counter to her very existence.  <a href="https://www.life-giver.org/category/lifegiver-podcast-season-5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more...</a> Bree Carroll's resources: <a href="https://bcarrollevents.com/hearts-stripes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hearts and Stripes Podcast</a> <a href="https://bcarrollevents.com/meet-bree" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Bree</a> Other resources mentioned: <a href="https://thecomehomeproject.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Come Home Project</a>

S5E3: Marriage Makes Us All Better

Betrayal, is unfortunately more common than you think- especially in the service culture.  In this episode I share with you the strategy I use to help couples work through affair recovery.  There are three phases and couples will certainly stall if not fail to recover their marriage if they miss important steps throughout the phases.  Two people, if are both willing to work hard, can rebuild their marriage after an affair and go on to have a rich relationship.   Here are some of the resources mentioned throughout the episode: My interview with Dr. Mike Sytsma Here is also my podcast on "Sin in a Christian Marriage" Part 1 &amp; Part 2  More Resources: • Torn Asunder by Dave Carder. There is also a workbook available for this book. (faith based) • Unfaithful: Hope and Healing After Infidelity by Gary &amp; Mona Shriver (faith based) • Secrets to Surviving Infidelity by Scott Haltzman • After the Affair by Janis Spring  Rebuilding Trust Video – Using the image of a “trust bucket”, Dr. Mike addresses rebuilding trust after a affair.  Setbacks in Marriage- The Podcast Episode Women &amp; the Tough Bible Verses– (Topic of Submission and gender roles in the Bible- Authentic Intimacy) People Are More Important Than Marriage– Authentic Intimacy, When you shouldn’t fight for your marriage. Sexual Intimacy and Post Affair with Mike Sytsma How do Affairs Happen? New Life Church, Brady Boyd Articles: So You’ve Hit a Marriage Setback: 3 Steps Military Marriage: When to Separate Mike Sytsma- Betrayal &amp; Affair Recovery (articles and video) Protecting Your Marriage from an Affair  Books: Mission Ready Marriage: My Life As An Active Duty Wife Claire Wood Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage Corie Weathers

Betrayal, is unfortunately more common than you think- especially in the service culture.  In this episode I share with you the strategy I use to help couples work through affair recovery.  There are three phases and couples will certainly stall if not fail to recover their marriage if they miss important steps throughout the phases.  Two people, if are both willing to work hard, can rebuild their marriage after an affair and go on to have a rich relationship.   Here are some of the resources mentioned throughout the episode: <a href="https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-yettc-97de7e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My interview with Dr. Mike Sytsma</a> Here is also my podcast on "Sin in a Christian Marriage"<a href="https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-twnh9-97de76" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Part 1</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-twnh9-97de76" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part 2 </a> More Resources: • <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802471358/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=httpintimorg-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0802471358&amp;linkId=d82653e4a389b974acc904de6c929673" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Torn Asunder by Dave Carder</a>. There is also a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802471366/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=httpintimorg-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0802471366&amp;linkId=a08b1e637ad4db09960c3909c585f339" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workbook</a> available for this book. (faith based) • <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1434765334/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=httpintimorg-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1434765334&amp;linkId=d45b314e55ca18dd93776744fd05ce3d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unfaithful: Hope and Healing After Infidelity</a> by Gary &amp; Mona Shriver (faith based) • <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1421409429/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=httpintimorg-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1421409429&amp;linkId=e1363f9a4bddfe7c8739424d24bc1a78" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secrets to Surviving Infidelity</a> by Scott Haltzman • <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062122703/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=httpintimorg-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0062122703&amp;linkId=3cd455d5e47fd04d6c13c38e2e440110" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">After the Affair</a> by Janis Spring <ul><li> <a href="https://vimeo.com/117354250" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rebuilding Trust Video</a> – Using the image of a “trust bucket”, Dr. Mike addresses rebuilding trust after a affair.</li> </ul> Setbacks in Marriage- <a href="http://subsplash.com/corieweathers/v/8anjevn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Podcast Episode</a> <a href="https://www.authenticintimacy.com/resources/5213/163-women-the-tough-bible-verses?source=blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Women &amp; the Tough Bible Verses</a>– (Topic of Submission and gender roles in the Bible- Authentic Intimacy) <a href="https://www.authenticintimacy.com/resources/5321/167-why-people-are-more-important-than-marriage?source=blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">People Are More Important Than Marriage</a>– Authentic Intimacy, When you shouldn’t fight for your marriage. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sexual-intimacy-post-affair/id1023542546?i=1000379901541&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sexual Intimacy and Post Affair with Mike Sytsma</a> <a href="http://www.newlifechurch.org/podcast/1088" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How do Affairs Happen? New Life Church, Brady Boyd</a> Articles: <a href="http://www.military.com/spouse/relationships/military-marriage/so-youve-hit-a-marriage-setback-3-steps.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">So You’ve Hit a Marriage Setback: 3 Steps</a> <a href="http://www.military.com/spouse/relationships/military-marriage/military-marriage-when-to-separate.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Military Marriage: When to Separate</a> <a href="http://intimatemarriage.org/militaryspouse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Sytsma- Betrayal &amp; Affair Recovery (articles and video)</a> <a href="https://www.life-giver.org/sin-in-a-christian-marriage/index.php/en/hidden/11-lifegiver-blog/108-protecting-your-marriage-from-an-affair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Protecting Your Marriage from an Affair </a> Books: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Ready-Marriage-Life-Active/dp/1631929291" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mission Ready Marriage: My Life As An Active Duty Wife</a> Claire Wood <a href="https://militaryfamilybooks.com/products/sacred-spaces-by-corie-weathers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage</a> Corie Weathers

My Strategy for Affair Recovery: How to Move from Crisis to Intimacy Again

Tiffany Smiley

In this amazing story, Tiffany Smiley shares her journey of excitement as a new military spouse and then tragically becoming a caregiver of her husband who was blinded during his first deployment. Over the course of more than 10 years, Tiffany gave everything she had to her husband and family only to burnout and ask whether God loved her or had a purpose for her. In her vulnerable story, she shares how she came back from a very dark place, renewed her mind, and discovered her purpose in bringing hope to others asking the same questions. Tiffany announces her upcoming conference in Washington state where she can help you write your story, be inspired, and discover a sense of purpose yourself. For more on Tiffany's Story of Faith Conference, visit her website http://tiffanysmiley.com

In this amazing story, Tiffany Smiley shares her journey of excitement as a new military spouse and then tragically becoming a caregiver of her husband who was blinded during his first deployment. Over the course of more than 10 years, Tiffany gave everything she had to her husband and family only to burnout and ask whether God loved her or had a purpose for her. In her vulnerable story, she shares how she came back from a very dark place, renewed her mind, and discovered her purpose in bringing hope to others asking the same questions. Tiffany announces her upcoming conference in Washington state where she can help you write your story, be inspired, and discover a sense of purpose yourself. For more on Tiffany's Story of Faith Conference, visit her website <a href="http://tiffanysmiley.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tiffanysmiley.com</a>

Get ready to take some notes!! This episode is LONG overdue and chock full of so much information.  I get asked weekly, "How do I find a clinician?" "What do I search for?" "How will I know if they are a good fit?"  For years I dug into Psychology Profiles and even websites looking for clinicians that were not only competent, but understood the service lifestyle.  This year, I launched the Lifegiver Clinician Directory- the first ever searchable directory and database of clinicians that have a passion to serve you and some of them are even first responders, spouses, and veterans!  Now you can find someone using the map or search fields to find the kind of provider that works for your family!   In this episode I also cover:   How to know if you need counseling The difference between a counselor, psychiatrist, and psychologist The different types of counseling and treatments My experience with EMDR What I look for in a clinician How to handle your counseling relationship when it doesn't feel like a good fit.  Stay tuned, Season 4 is coming to a close soon. Listen in as I talk about the vision for Season 5!!!

Get ready to take some notes!! This episode is LONG overdue and chock full of so much information.  I get asked weekly, "How do I find a clinician?" "What do I search for?" "How will I know if they are a good fit?"  For years I dug into Psychology Profiles and even websites looking for clinicians that were not only competent, but understood the service lifestyle.  This year, I launched the <a href="https://www.life-giver.org/cliniciandirectory/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lifegiver Clinician Directory</a>- the first ever searchable directory and database of clinicians that have a passion to serve you and some of them are even first responders, spouses, and veterans!  Now you can find someone using the map or search fields to find the kind of provider that works for your family! In this episode I also cover: <ul><li>How to know if you need counseling</li> <li>The difference between a counselor, psychiatrist, and psychologist</li> <li>The different types of counseling and treatments</li> <li>My experience with EMDR</li> <li>What I look for in a clinician</li> <li>How to handle your counseling relationship when it doesn't feel like a good fit.</li> </ul> Stay tuned, Season 4 is coming to a close soon. Listen in as I talk about the vision for Season 5!!!

Seeking Counseling: Everything You Need to Know

Brittany Boccher

I could not be more excited to share my good friend, Brittany Boccher with you. She was the 2017 AFI Military Spouse of the Year and has been traveling the country investing in military spouse by helping them define their identity and purpose.  Originally, Brittany defined her purpose by advocating for special needs families as she has a son with multiple medical issues.  However, she soon found that a bigger issue is plaguing our community- a lack of identity.   Brittany continues to advocate for EFMP families, but her passion for helping spouses reclaim who they are and find new purpose has resulted in her partnering with the USO to create a workshop and workbook titled Discovering Your Spark.      After the results from my latest survey came back showing the same issue, I knew I had to have Brittany on to talk about not only what she was finding as she sits down with spouses face to face, but also what she has discovered herself is a way to find our way back to ourselves again.  Find Brittany also on FB: https://www.facebook.com/discoveringyourspark/ Connect with Corie Weathers!  www.life-giver.org www.corieweathers.com  Join the conversation and participate in future shows! @CorieLPC 

I could not be more excited to share my good friend, Brittany Boccher with you. She was the 2017 AFI Military Spouse of the Year and has been traveling the country investing in military spouse by helping them define their identity and purpose.  Originally, Brittany defined her purpose by advocating for special needs families as she has a son with multiple medical issues.  However, she soon found that a bigger issue is plaguing our community- a lack of identity. Brittany continues to advocate for EFMP families, but her passion for helping spouses reclaim who they are and find new purpose has resulted in her partnering with the USO to create a workshop and workbook titled <a href="http://www.discoveringyourspark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discovering Your Spark</a>.      After the results from my latest survey came back showing the same issue, I knew I had to have Brittany on to talk about not only what she was finding as she sits down with spouses face to face, but also what she has discovered herself is a way to find our way back to ourselves again.  Find Brittany also on FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/discoveringyourspark/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/discoveringyourspark/</a> Connect with Corie Weathers!  <a href="http://www.life-giver.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.life-giver.org</a> <a href="http://www.corieweathers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.corieweathers.com</a> Join the conversation and participate in future shows! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorieLPC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@CorieLPC </a>

Identity & Purpose with Brittany Boccher

Christi Straub

Parenting is hard enough, but raising kids in a lifestyle of service sometimes feels even harder. For military there are constant relocations that make you wonder after a while if you are causing more harm than good. Accepting the call to a service lifestyle is a deeply personal one. Putting your life on the line for country and community is a sacrifice that impacts your entire family. In this interview I speak with Dr Joshua and Christi Straub, a couple doing outstanding work in the field of parenting. Joshua Straub, Ph.D., has two cherished roles—as husband to wife, Christi, and dad Landon and Kennedy. He serves as Marriage and Family Strategist for LifeWay Christian Resources and leads Famous at Home, a company equipping leaders, organizations, military families, and churches in emotional intelligence and family wellness. As a family advocate and professor of child psychology / crisis response, Josh has trained thousands of professionals in crisis response. He also speaks regularly for Joint Special Operations Command and for military families across the country. Josh is author/ coauthor of four books including Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well and creator, along with Christi, of TwentyTwoSix Parenting, an online community of parents offering discipleship tools for their kids. Together, they host the In This Together podcast and their weekly Facebook Live broadcasts reach tens of thousands of families. Joshua and Christi have the "In This Together Podcast" where they address topics on parenting and marriage as well as their 22:6 Parenting Curriculum that gives you everything you could possibly need to succeed as a parent including- - A supportive group environment, - Tools to use with your kids and - Monthly curriculum for you to download each month. To listen to our interview on their "In This Together Podcast", Click the link!

Parenting is hard enough, but raising kids in a lifestyle of service sometimes feels even harder. For military there are constant relocations that make you wonder after a while if you are causing more harm than good. Accepting the call to a service lifestyle is a deeply personal one. Putting your life on the line for country and community is a sacrifice that impacts your entire family. In this interview I speak with Dr Joshua and Christi Straub, a couple doing outstanding work in the field of parenting. Joshua Straub, Ph.D., has two cherished roles—as husband to wife, Christi, and dad Landon and Kennedy. He serves as Marriage and Family Strategist for LifeWay Christian Resources and leads Famous at Home, a company equipping leaders, organizations, military families, and churches in emotional intelligence and family wellness. As a family advocate and professor of child psychology / crisis response, Josh has trained thousands of professionals in crisis response. He also speaks regularly for Joint Special Operations Command and for military families across the country. Josh is author/ coauthor of four books including Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well and creator, along with Christi, of TwentyTwoSix Parenting, an online community of parents offering discipleship tools for their kids. Together, they host the In This Together podcast and their weekly Facebook Live broadcasts reach tens of thousands of families. Joshua and Christi have the "In This Together Podcast" where they address topics on parenting and marriage as well as their 22:6 Parenting Curriculum that gives you everything you could possibly need to succeed as a parent including- - A supportive group environment, - Tools to use with your kids and - Monthly curriculum for you to download each month. To listen to our interview on their "In This Together Podcast", Click the link!

Ep 1: Emotionally Safe Kids with Dr Joshua and Christi Straub

In Part 2, I speak specifically to family members rather than service couples. Many families describe visits like walking on eggshells and that is no way to enjoy a visit! If you have not heard Part 1, definitely start there. This offers practical tips for relating to your service family who might be struggling with PTSD, combat stress, or other changes that might stand out to you.

In Part 2, I speak specifically to family members rather than service couples. Many families describe visits like walking on eggshells and that is no way to enjoy a visit! If you have not heard Part 1, definitely start there. This offers practical tips for relating to your service family who might be struggling with PTSD, combat stress, or other changes that might stand out to you.

For Family (Part 2)

Gary Allen

Allen Taylor

Do you have a pre-teen or teenager? I am so excited to share with you my interview with Gary Allen Taylor from Axis. Axis is an organization whose mission is to empower the next generation to think clearly and critically about what they believe and to take ownership of their faith. They do this not by outsourcing parents, but by resourcing them to disciple and transfer legacy to their children as they face life’s questions and challenges. We also support faith leaders in churches and schools by providing content and facilitators who effectively introduce and address life’s toughest topics. Raising Generation Z kids is all about having the right information and tools to parent in a loving and effective way. You will love the approach Axis is taking to equip you. Don't forget to sign up for their FREE newsletter called the Culture Translator. It will arrive in your email box every Friday with updates on what is happening in the culture, conversations your teen might be having at school, as well as tips for conversations you can start with your kids.

Do you have a pre-teen or teenager? I am so excited to share with you my interview with Gary Allen Taylor from Axis. Axis is an organization whose mission is to empower the next generation to think clearly and critically about what they believe and to take ownership of their faith. They do this not by outsourcing parents, but by resourcing them to disciple and transfer legacy to their children as they face life’s questions and challenges. We also support faith leaders in churches and schools by providing content and facilitators who effectively introduce and address life’s toughest topics. Raising Generation Z kids is all about having the right information and tools to parent in a loving and effective way. You will love the approach Axis is taking to equip you. Don't forget to sign up for their FREE newsletter called the Culture Translator. It will arrive in your email box every Friday with updates on what is happening in the culture, conversations your teen might be having at school, as well as tips for conversations you can start with your kids.

Ep 2-Teens with Gary Allen Taylor from Axis

Episode 2, Season 4 What happens when a veteran, a military spouse, and a first responder spouse sit down and talk about life together?   I often get asked, do we really have that much in common?  Why would I have a podcast where I address the needs of both military and first responders?  Because we have a whole lot more in common than you think. In this episode, I bring Ashley and Sarah on the podcast to talk about our different worlds and we would love for you to join us.  Sarah is a first responder spouse, whose husband is now on the local SWAT team.  She brings authenticity and humor that will brighten anyone's day.    Ashley, calling in from Italy, is a veteran herself by has retired and is now a military spouse.  For those who don't know, we call that a dual service family.  She brings a perspective that all of use should pay attention to.  Grab a cup of coffee or tea and pretend you are sitting at the table with us.  You will definitely be changed by this conversation. Connect with Corie Weathers!  www.life-giver.org www.corieweathers.com  Join the conversation and participate in future shows! @CorieLPC 

Episode 2, Season 4 What happens when a veteran, a military spouse, and a first responder spouse sit down and talk about life together?   I often get asked, do we really have that much in common?  Why would I have a podcast where I address the needs of both military and first responders?  Because we have a whole lot more in common than you think. In this episode, I bring Ashley and Sarah on the podcast to talk about our different worlds and we would love for you to join us.  Sarah is a first responder spouse, whose husband is now on the local SWAT team.  She brings authenticity and humor that will brighten anyone's day.   Ashley, calling in from Italy, is a veteran herself by has retired and is now a military spouse.  For those who don't know, we call that a dual service family.  She brings a perspective that all of use should pay attention to. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and pretend you are sitting at the table with us.  You will definitely be changed by this conversation. Connect with Corie Weathers!  <a href="http://www.life-giver.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.life-giver.org</a> <a href="http://www.corieweathers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.corieweathers.com</a> Join the conversation and participate in future shows! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorieLPC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@CorieLPC </a>

A First Responder/Military Spouse Roundtable

It's time for the very first Lifegiver Sunday Special.  I received feedback that some of you would like faith based content AND hearing from Matt- so this episode is the both of us giving a talk at our old stomping grounds where we first met- Gardner-Webb University.  The sound on this one is a bit different because it was recorded in a different place and format, but I hope the message comes through in a way that will encourage your story. Guess what- You can also WATCH this episode as well!  Check it out here:  I hope that you enjoy this episode.  I personally am huge fan of Matt Weathers, so I'm happy to share the stage with him anytime. Connect with Corie Weathers!  www.life-giver.org www.corieweathers.com  Join the conversation and participate in future shows! @CorieLPC 

It's time for the very first Lifegiver Sunday Special.  I received feedback that some of you would like faith based content AND hearing from Matt- so this episode is the both of us giving a talk at our old stomping grounds where we first met- Gardner-Webb University.  The sound on this one is a bit different because it was recorded in a different place and format, but I hope the message comes through in a way that will encourage your story. Guess what- You can also WATCH this episode as well!  Check it out here: I hope that you enjoy this episode.  I personally am huge fan of Matt Weathers, so I'm happy to share the stage with him anytime. Connect with Corie Weathers!  <a href="http://www.life-giver.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.life-giver.org</a> <a href="http://www.corieweathers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.corieweathers.com</a> Join the conversation and participate in future shows! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorieLPC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@CorieLPC </a>

Sunday Special: Embrace Your Story

Hello Air Force! My first day started off with the bright lights of day when it should have been 2am. I got about 4 hours of sleep thanks to the “sleepy pills” the on-plane physician handed out. I am your normal everyday military spouse who happens to be a clinician, but I am going to do my best to share with you what I experienced today. My hope is that I can take this experience and translate it in a way that coffee will encourage you to invest in your marriage. We landed at INCIRLIK Air Base in Turkey which conducts many of the airstrike missions in Syria. US Families (mostly Air Force) are stationed here much like any other OCONUS assignment but because of the rising tensions in and around Turkey and its border with Syria, families have been placed on lockdown and cannot leave base. Many of the families that were here before the lockdown remember what it is like to travel into the city, which makes it even harder. I imagined that many of them feel isolated and trapped. Can you imagine some of the new spouses getting an assignment to Turkey and then finding out they can’t leave the base once here? While here, there was a town hall for military families where they could ask Secretary Carter questions. Most of the questions were on the lockdown, how long it would continue, and would there be an upcoming forced evacuation. Secretary Carter was very encouraging that he did not foresee a forced evacuation and hoped that things would improve. My mission here is to understand what it is like for our service members. Seeing our Air Force in full force was intimidating, in a good way. They are putting in long hours both on the ground and in the air. Many of the spouses here described how much better they understand deployments now that they are watching “at home deployments” play out in front of them. Their service member is tired but determined to complete the incredible mission given them. The threat of ISIS is very real. It already feels real to us there in America, but here our military families can’t even leave base to go into town. The importance of building allies and coalition partners is necessary and our leaders are working hard to do it. It was incredible to see Airmen from Germany, Spain, and Turkey all joining our personnel for the same cause. Some of the coalition airmen stood up to thank our US airmen for their hospitality and how proud they were to be fighting ISIS with us. Turkey was warm for December. Not as hot as it would be in the summer, but the families there are enjoying 70 degree weather. Seeing the city in the distance made me wonder how safe some of the families are out there. One spouse here is Turkish and cannot get off base to see her mother. I can’t imagine who scary that is! Since I am an Army spouse, I have to give a shout out to the incredible power we have in our aircraft. I saw every plane you can imagine lined up, many of them loaded with the bombs that are ready for the next mission. As my heart rumbled in my chest as the fighter jets took off, I couldn’t help but be thankful for what they do and the amount of skill and precision they develop to do it. I totally get it Air Force Spouses- it is pretty incredible to witness. From the moment I stepped on this historic plane, refueling in air, and then visiting Incirlik, I am so proud of our Air Force. My father was a pilot in the Air Force and I feel like I am seeing him in his jumpsuit around every corner. Today’s #PowerofMarriage message is this: 1. The mission our service members are called to do is not only real, but more important than ever. It is a noble cause whether it is to protect our lives or someone else’s. Keeping their mind on the mission is paramount to success in that moment. As hard as it is to let them go and not heap unnecessary stress on them- it is the right thing to do. This doesn’t mean that we don’t communicate. On the contrary, it means that we learn to communicate better, quicker, identifying the root issue so that it can be resolved or processed. Striving not for perfection, but for peace, is not only good for us, but beneficial for them. 2. Our military tempo is very different than it used to be. Deployments aren’t going away, if anything we are adding a new component that keep hearing about from spouses. It is the deployment from home- the long work hours that feel like a deployment. I’m not sure, perhaps some of you would say one is easier than the other. Both are stressful on the relationship. Be intentional with your time together. Decide together how and when you will decompress by setting a specific time and time limit.

Hello Air Force! My first day started off with the bright lights of day when it should have been 2am. I got about 4 hours of sleep thanks to the “sleepy pills” the on-plane physician handed out. I am your normal everyday military spouse who happens to be a clinician, but I am going to do my best to share with you what I experienced today. My hope is that I can take this experience and translate it in a way that coffee will encourage you to invest in your marriage. We landed at INCIRLIK Air Base in Turkey which conducts many of the airstrike missions in Syria. US Families (mostly Air Force) are stationed here much like any other OCONUS assignment but because of the rising tensions in and around Turkey and its border with Syria, families have been placed on lockdown and cannot leave base. Many of the families that were here before the lockdown remember what it is like to travel into the city, which makes it even harder. I imagined that many of them feel isolated and trapped. Can you imagine some of the new spouses getting an assignment to Turkey and then finding out they can’t leave the base once here? While here, there was a town hall for military families where they could ask Secretary Carter questions. Most of the questions were on the lockdown, how long it would continue, and would there be an upcoming forced evacuation. Secretary Carter was very encouraging that he did not foresee a forced evacuation and hoped that things would improve. My mission here is to understand what it is like for our service members. Seeing our Air Force in full force was intimidating, in a good way. They are putting in long hours both on the ground and in the air. Many of the spouses here described how much better they understand deployments now that they are watching “at home deployments” play out in front of them. Their service member is tired but determined to complete the incredible mission given them. The threat of ISIS is very real. It already feels real to us there in America, but here our military families can’t even leave base to go into town. The importance of building allies and coalition partners is necessary and our leaders are working hard to do it. It was incredible to see Airmen from Germany, Spain, and Turkey all joining our personnel for the same cause. Some of the coalition airmen stood up to thank our US airmen for their hospitality and how proud they were to be fighting ISIS with us. Turkey was warm for December. Not as hot as it would be in the summer, but the families there are enjoying 70 degree weather. Seeing the city in the distance made me wonder how safe some of the families are out there. One spouse here is Turkish and cannot get off base to see her mother. I can’t imagine who scary that is! Since I am an Army spouse, I have to give a shout out to the incredible power we have in our aircraft. I saw every plane you can imagine lined up, many of them loaded with the bombs that are ready for the next mission. As my heart rumbled in my chest as the fighter jets took off, I couldn’t help but be thankful for what they do and the amount of skill and precision they develop to do it. I totally get it Air Force Spouses- it is pretty incredible to witness. From the moment I stepped on this historic plane, refueling in air, and then visiting Incirlik, I am so proud of our Air Force. My father was a pilot in the Air Force and I feel like I am seeing him in his jumpsuit around every corner. Today’s #PowerofMarriage message is this: 1. The mission our service members are called to do is not only real, but more important than ever. It is a noble cause whether it is to protect our lives or someone else’s. Keeping their mind on the mission is paramount to success in that moment. As hard as it is to let them go and not heap unnecessary stress on them- it is the right thing to do. This doesn’t mean that we don’t communicate. On the contrary, it means that we learn to communicate better, quicker, identifying the root issue so that it can be resolved or processed. Striving not for perfection, but for peace, is not only good for us, but beneficial for them. 2. Our military tempo is very different than it used to be. Deployments aren’t going away, if anything we are adding a new component that keep hearing about from spouses. It is the deployment from home- the long work hours that feel like a deployment. I’m not sure, perhaps some of you would say one is easier than the other. Both are stressful on the relationship. Be intentional with your time together. Decide together how and when you will decompress by setting a specific time and time limit.

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