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Are you stressed out, worried, or anxious about stuff in your life? There are three important things you need to know: 1) a certain amount of stress is healthy, even necessary, for a normal, productive life. 2) Too much stress can take all the fun out of life, can ruin your health, and can even kill you. 3) There is something powerful that you can do to reduce stress and worry, if you know how. Brain Coach Brad offers hope and help.

There’s always stuff to take care of around the home, right? Big things and little things. Some we hardly notice; some are staring us right in the face. What really should be done to keep things working and to avoid major expenses down the road? Our home expert gives us some great for year-round maintenance tips. Get out a notepad and a calendar. Whether you rent or own, you’ll want to take notes and make plans.

Growing up in today’s world is full of dangers and distractions. Parents and grandparents love their kids, but don’t always know what to do or where to turn for help. This show tells about an approach to training young people in the things that matter, and equipping them to live a life that is fruitful and fulfilling. And you’ll hear about a powerful resource that any parent or grandparent in the area can have access to.

Part of thriving as Boomers is helping other people achieve their full potential. Younger or older, everyone needs to be given a second chance. Or maybe a third or fourth. If you know someone in your circle of family and friends who didn’t finish high school, chances are they are struggling. It is very difficult to find success, or even stability and self-reliance without high school completion. This show goes deeper into the issue, and provides some practical solutions that parents and grandparents will want to hear.

Just like the Cheshire Cat told Alice, it doesn’t much matter which road you take if you’re not really sure where you want to go. Boomers are at a unique and critical point in our lives when we can make decisions about what is important to us, and how we want our lives to make a difference. Listen in on this conversation with a leading business and life coach on the subject of finding and fulfilling your calling.

Neil Lomax is a hometown football legend. He played quarterback for the Portland State Vikings and the St. Louis/Arizona Cardinals in the NFL. When Neil played football, he changed the game with his talent and skills. After retiring from the NFL, he changed lives with his heart. Find out what really matters to Neil Lomax, and how he lives that out today.

What realistic goals can we have for our finances at this stage of life? Do you know how to achieve financial freedom? What can you do with your life if you don’t have to stress over money? Would you like to learn about an investment strategy where you take advantage of market increases, but can’t lose money – not even a dollar? These are important questions for us Boomers. Toby has answers.

About half of all marriages end in divorce. The institution of marriage in our culture seems to be broken. And when a marriage gets broken, the people get broken too. What document have 180 pastors in one of our local counties signed? Is there anything that can be done to help couples better prepare for marriage? And what if your marriage isn’t all you had hoped it would be? This show has some answers.

Caring for an aging loved one is a big deal. Not only is it challenging, frustrating, and exhausting, but there are some 60 million unpaid family caregivers in the U.S. today, and that will affect almost all of us at some point in our lives. As hard as it can be at times, having the right knowledge and tools can make all the difference. This program is a “must-hear” for everyone in the 50-plus generation.

On this show we talk to a pastor from Kenya who has planted 60 churches in 5 African countries. Hear how these churches are helping widows and orphans, and how they are making a life-changing difference for thousands of African people. There are great needs in these nations, and deep spiritual hunger. What are the keys to the advance of the Gospel, and what does the future hold?

The guest on this show is Ron Carlson, who many will remember as the sports anchor at KATU / channel 2 news. Ron felt God’s call to ministry, and now serves as Pastor to Men at Cedar Mill Bible Church. What is the most important thing a man can do to influence his wife and kids in a positive direction? It would be pretty powerful to know that, right? Do you know what it is? Listen to find out. We’ll hear good words of wisdom and inspiration from Ron Carlson.

Have you ever wondered if God could use you in meaningful ways? A lot of life is behind us, and not everything has turned out the way we would like. Have you made mistakes, made some bad choices, feel kind of down on yourself at times? Here’s good news. God is not done with you yet. He hasn’t given up on you – no matter what – and He delights to use those who turn to Him in faith. This show tells about God’s grace and power, and will give you the inspiration and courage you need.

What if you could do what you love and what you’re good at, and get paid well to do it? Sound like a dream? It may not be as “out of reach” as you think. Jackie B. Peterson is the foremost authority on the subject of “Solopreneurship”, and has helped many people achieve this dream. On this show we discuss the key elements of “Solopreneurship”, problems to avoid, and the principles that make it work. Is it right for you? Listen and find out.

The teen years are some of the toughest for a child, and for a family. There are so many dangers and distractions in our culture today that pull our teenagers in directions other than where we are trying to lead them. What happens when a teen and a family face these challenges, and what can they do about it? This show will be encouraging to parents and grandparents who love their teenager, and want to make a difference in the course of their life.

As our loved ones get older, we want to make sure we help them age as gracefully as possible. We want to be mindful of doing what we can to help them experience personal fulfillment and quality of life. And we want to offer as much help as needed in determining the best place for them to live. On this show, we talk with the experts. Here are some important things you’ll want to know.

We have used insurance coverage to protect us: our lives, our health, our homes, our families, our stuff. From that protection we get something very precious to us: peace of mind. But as our circumstances change, we need to take a good look at that protection. Do we need to add to it? Are there some things that don’t need the same type or amount of insurance as before? Let’s talk about getting the right coverage on the right things for the right price.

So, you’re at work and you just can’t keep your mind on your job. Something in your personal or family life is going on, and you don’t know what to do. You know you want to talk about it, or get some help, but you don’t know where to turn. What if there was a person available through your place of work who was there for just that purpose: helping people with their issues? Now, that would be a great place to start!

Baby Boomers are looking for options to supplement or replace their income. By choice or by necessity, we are seeking opportunities that fit who we are, and that will be something we care about and enjoy doing. Many of us will work well past retirement age, and we want to find a good match for our skill set and our values. There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings about buying a franchise. This show helps sort out the facts and the fiction.

If you are in the process of making some changes in your life, such as your job or career, or if you’re even thinking along those lines, it is important to go through the process in a way that will be most rewarding and satisfying. Even if you’re not planning those kinds of changes any time soon, you may want to take a look at your life with these questions: What matters to me? What do I really care about? How do I want to make a difference in the time I have here on earth? The answers to these questions will help you get at the “Why” for your life.

When you plan a vacation or a reunion, or a birthday or anniversary event, what do you do? You gather information, talk to some experienced people, and make some important decisions. All of this hopefully well before the event itself. That’s how we make sure things turn out the way we’d like them to. Why is it that so many Boomers aren’t following that kind of approach in regard to retirement and the later years in life? Partly, it’s because we don’t know where to start, or who to talk to that we can trust. Here is some valuable info from a tried and trusted provider.