In this episode, Bonnie and Ricky discuss the common problem of loneliness during the holiday season, and offer insight how to create space for community, even if that community is not technically family. They talk about how the holidays are ultimately not even about family, but about Jesus and celebrating Him coming into the world to redeem us.
252. Practical Preparations for the Holidays
December 9, 2024 • Bonnie White, Ricky Chelette
On this episode, Bonnie and Ricky acknowledge how going "home for the holidays" may be quite triggering for a lot of people. They discuss practical ideas to prepare to deal with a variety of difficult situations that might arise when spending time with loved ones in the holiday season.
251. Current Trend of Cutting Off Families
December 2, 2024 • Bonnie White, Ricky Chelette
Bonnie and Ricky dive into the current trend of "no contact" or the practice of people cutting off their families because of hurt or disagreement. They talk about the damage this can do, but also discuss how God-fearing parents can respond to their children cutting them off, particularly in the case of an adult child identifying as LGBTQ+ and cutting off their parents because they know their parents will not agree with their lifestyle.
250. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - But Not
November 25, 2024 • Bonnie White, Ricky Chelette
Ricky and Bonnie address the difficulty of the recurring holiday season for people who might be experiencing familial brokenness. They discuss the "no-contact" trend and challenging call in Scripture to honor our mothers and fathers, and how that can be carried out still today as we enter the holiday season.
249. The Lies We Believe
November 18, 2024 • Bonnie White, Ricky Chelette
In this episode, Bonnie and Ricky talk about the lies that circulate in our culture that can be easy for those who struggle with same-sex attraction to believe, and how to combat those with the truth of the gospel.
248. Lessons Learned
October 7, 2024 • Bonnie White, Ricky Chelette
Ricky and Bonnie talk about some of the most significant things they have learned through journeying with people seeking sexual and relational healing and wholeness throughout the years they have served at Living Hope Ministries.
247. How to Develop Healthy Friendships
September 30, 2024 • Bonnie White, Ricky Chelette
Ricky and Bonnie talk about how to develop healthy friendships and how to discern the types of relationships you build with other people. Ricky compares friendship development to the process of making good sourdough - it is a long, slow process and the richness of the friendship grows with time.
246. Discerning Attractions
September 23, 2024 • Bonnie White, Ricky Chelette
Ricky and Bonnie talk about how to discern between a sexual attraction and a desire for human connection with someone. They explain how attraction can often be bodily responses linking to past trauma or experiences, rather than actual desire.
245. Interview with Kristen Miele
September 2, 2024 • Bonnie White, Ricky Chelette, Kristen Miele
Bonnie & Ricky talk with Kristen Miele, the founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed about the importance of starting conversations about sex with kids early and naturally. They discuss how these topics should be part of normal, regular, and organic dialogue within the home. Kristen Miele has created curriculum and additional resources for parents to share with children at different age levels throughout their life and you can find all of that at http://sexedreclaimed.com
244. Should I Repent From My Temptations?
September 2, 2024 • Bonnie White, Ricky Chelette
Ricky and Bonnie talk about what temptations are and what our response to temptation should be.
243. The Importance of Self-Control
August 26, 2024 • Bonnie White, Ricky Chelette
Ricky and Bonnie dive into the topic of self-control and how it affects so much of our lives. The ever-diminishing practice of self-discipline is so needed in our world, but particular for those desiring to walk with and imitate Christ!
242. Emotional Regulation & Sexuality
August 5, 2024 • Bonnie White, Ricky Chelette
Ricky and Bonnie discuss tips for teaching kids how to respond well to emotional reactions from early stages so that they are equipped to regulate their emotions in healthy ways in adulthood. Parents need to acknowledge their kids' emotions, and teach (and model!) healthy practices for regulation, both spiritual and physical.
241. Early Elementary Conversations About Sex
July 29, 2024 • Bonnie White, Ricky Chelette
Ricky and Bonnie talk about important conversations to have early on with your kids. Age of exposure is earlier and earlier, and it is important to begin having appropriate conversations to prepare your kids before they are confronted with these things through other sources.
240. Dear Pastor Things to Remember During PRIDE Month
June 29, 2024 • Bonnie White, Ricky Chelette
In this episode, now at the end of PRIDE Month, Ricky and Bonnie discuss special thoughts and considerations for pastors.
239. When Your Teen Wants to Participate in PRIDE
June 24, 2024 • Bonnie White, Ricky Chelette
Ricky and Bonnie discuss thoughtful responses for parents to teens who might want to participate in PRIDE, even simply identifying as an ally.
