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August 9, 2022

Title: Staying Healthy and Married through a Recession
Topic: Marriage

Discussed by George Stahnke
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

The price of everything is increasing every day. This added cost for gas, groceries, and even a coffee in the morning can put a financial and emotional strain on marriage. In fact, according to one 2018 study, financial troubles are the second leading cause of divorce, behind infidelity.

George Stahnke is a Pastoral Counselor at Focus on the Family. He takes an average of 250-325 phone calls per month providing counseling to individuals, families, and ministry leaders. Today he discusses how couples can maintain a healthy marriage through a recession.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does our individual money supply, or lack thereof, affect our interpersonal relationships?

Should every family talk about “cash flow”? George offers some great suggestions, warning that it will be hard at first, but it will be worth it in the end. He also stresses the importance of including children in the conversation, saying: “They’re part of the team. Don’t exclude the children.”

Can couples change their outlook on life by praying together every day?

What common piece of advice does George Stahnke often give people?

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March 26, 2021

Title: Love Over Condemnation
Topic: Forgiveness

Discussed by George Stahnke
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Everyone messes up. We all sin. Sometimes those sins are public; some are kept private and no one every knows.

George Stahnke is a counselor with Focus on the Family. Today he discusses the importance of love over condemnation. Click here if you would like to talk to a licensed counselor for free. Or call 1.800.AFAMILY

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do Christians often shoot the wounded?

Are the halls and pews of the freshly painted church so white that only the totally sanctified are allowed within?

How are Christians to treat the fallen, wounded, and hurting? Simple answer: Treat them the way Jesus would. George uses the story of the woman at the well as a perfect example.

Should those who have fallen take time to heal and focus on their relationship with the Lord before jumping back in to serve others?

We are all sinners in need of a Savior. Is this the message we should be spreading instead of pointing fingers? George shares a story about his own daughter.

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January 2, 2018

Title: Could You Do It?
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational

Discussed by George Stahnke
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

The pastorate is a high and heavy calling. It can mean sleepless nights, heart-wrenching hospital visits, sermon criticism, being entangled in the midst of congregation member’s drama, and a small paycheck. These negativities also fall on the pastor’s family, as well.

When was the last time you told your pastor how much he is appreciated? George Stahnke is a Counselor with Focus on the Family. Today, he offers encouragement for pastors and advice for congregants who support them.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How often do most congregants thank their pastor?

Are congregants too quick to critique their pastor instead of offering praise?

Why are words of encouragement so imperative to anyone?

Don’t let your encouragement lapse! You wouldn’t tell your spouse once a year or even once a month how much he/she is appreciated! Listen as George explains why offering encouragement and thanks often is so important.

Do pastor’s families feel a lot of pressure, as well? Should we encourage them often as well?

Great suggestion by George Stahnke: Slip a note and restaurant gift card to your pastor and his wife this Sunday as a thank you! Bonus: Offer to babysit their kids, too, while they have a date night!

Focus on the Family has a toll-free phone number dedicated solely to ministry couples: 1.844.427.7836 Call Focus on the Family today for free help and advice. You can also click here  for more help and information.

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November 6, 2017

Title: Could You Do It?
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational

Discussed by George Stahnke
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

The pastorate is a high and heavy calling. It can mean sleepless nights, heart-wrenching hospital visits, sermon criticism, being entangled in the midst of congregation member’s drama, and a small paycheck. These negativities also fall on the pastor’s family, as well.

When was the last time you told your pastor how much he is appreciated? George Stahnke is a Counselor with Focus on the Family. Today, he offers encouragement for pastors and advice for congregants who support them.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How often do most congregants thank their pastor?

Are congregants too quick to critique their pastor instead of offering praise?

Why are words of encouragement so imperative to anyone?

Don’t let your encouragement lapse! You wouldn’t tell your spouse once a year or even once a month how much he/she is appreciated! Listen as George explains why offering encouragement and thanks often is so important.

Do pastor’s families feel a lot of pressure, as well? Should we encourage them often as well?

Great suggestion by George Stahnke: Slip a note and restaurant gift card to your pastor and his wife this Sunday as a thank you! Bonus: Offer to babysit their kids, too, while they have a date night!

Focus on the Family has a toll-free phone number dedicated solely to ministry couples: 1.844.427.7836 Call Focus on the Family today for free help and advice. You can also click here  for more help and information.

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November 2, 2017

Title: Could You Do It?
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational

Discussed by George Stahnke
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

The pastorate is a high and heavy calling. It can mean sleepless nights, heart-wrenching hospital visits, sermon criticism, being entangled in the midst of congregation member’s drama, and a small paycheck. These negativities also fall on the pastor’s family, as well.

When was the last time you told your pastor how much he is appreciated? George Stahnke is a Counselor with Focus on the Family. Today, he offers encouragement for pastors and advice for congregants who support them.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How often do most congregants thank their pastor?

Are congregants too quick to critique their pastor instead of offering praise?

Why are words of encouragement so imperative to anyone?

Don’t let your encouragement lapse! You wouldn’t tell your spouse once a year or even once a month how much he/she is appreciated! Listen as George explains why offering encouragement and thanks often is so important.

Do pastor’s families feel a lot of pressure, as well? Should we encourage them often as well?

Great suggestion by George Stahnke: Slip a note and restaurant gift card to your pastor and his wife this Sunday as a thank you! Bonus: Offer to babysit their kids, too, while they have a date night!

Focus on the Family has a toll-free phone number dedicated solely to ministry couples: 1.844.427.7836 Call Focus on the Family today for free help and advice. You can also click here  for more help and information.

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