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10/30/24 Real Answers with Chris Anderson

10/30/24 Real Answers with Chris Anderson

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10/30/24 Real Answers with Chris Anderson. In today’s segment, Family Life News Anchor Sarah Harnisch asks Christian Counselor Chris Anderson how to process the upcoming general election. What do you do if you don’t like any candidate? What does the Bible say about sitting out on the vote? And how do you process your own emotions when you see inflammatory comments online or in the news? Anderson breaks it down.
Real Answers – the process of “Adulting” – 10/16/24

Real Answers – the process of “Adulting” – 10/16/24

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Real Answers – the process of “Adulting”

It is a varied range of family situations which has young adults reliant on their parents. In some cases, 20-somethings living in their “growing up” home with their parents is a practical reality or a financial necessity. In some cases, the trendy phrase “failure to launch” applies.

Christian counselor Chris Anderson explore the process called “Adulting” in this edition of Family Life’s “Real Answers” interview. He believes one key to why so many young adults aren’t entering fully into adulthood is an emphasis on “feelings and emotions,” a common trend in this generation and in the wider culture. Senses of entitlement and constant readily-available entertainment also can limit some 20-somethings in their discovery of their true potential.

Listen to this podcast for Anderson’s analysis, advice and recommendations.

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“Real Answers” with Chris Anderson is one of our Wednesday news features on Family Life. You can hear these interviews — about life skills, social trends, family advice, and more — during our Noon Report and 5 O’Clock Report. The podcast versions are available at www.FamilyLife.org/newspodcasts. Listen, download or share them: from our Family Life Now app, the website, or most popular podcast platforms. (Search for “Family Life News”.)
Real Answers – Safety replaces Fear, in troubled relationships – 9/18/24

Real Answers – Safety replaces Fear, in troubled relationships – 9/18/24

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It’s “Real Answers” on Family Life

This Wednesday news feature tackles the tough topics faced by many families. Christian therapeutic counselor Christopher Anderson gives insights in how fear in relationships can be replaced by a stronger sense of safety. It’s an important transition to make, and can help  everyone involved in abusive or troubled relationships. When one or both partners are involved in addictions, this becomes important as well.

Listen to this conversation for Anderson’s encouragement. Tap the podcast player above.

 

[ Note: If you or someone you know is involved in a situation similar to those described here, you can contact a Christian counseling agency in your area, a local pastor, or dial either of these three-digit phone numbers: 988 or 211.  For assistance in a dangerous situation, law enforcement agencies are trained to attentively and respectfully respond in a helpful manner. Ask any of these sources for their details.]

 

“Real Answers” is a Wednesday news feature from Family Life News. In addition to airing during the Noon Report and 5 O’Clock Report, a podcast version is available for 24/7 listening, sharing, subscribing and downloading. Find it at FamilyLife.org/newspodcasts, or you can search for “Family Life News” on many other podcast sources (such as IHeart and Spotify).
Real Answers – How to Send Your Students Off to College – 8/14/24

Real Answers – How to Send Your Students Off to College – 8/14/24

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“Real Answers” on Family Life

It’s that time of year again.

…And a first-time-EVER for many.

Student head off to college, and parents say goodbye and launch them into a new academic year…and a new season of their lives.

A Christian mental health counselor has some perspectives and recommendations on how to make this a productive transition, for parents and their students.

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Christopher Anderson is a licensed counselor who talks about the real-world topics facing families. Listen for our “Real Answers” news feature two Wednesdays a month during the Family Life Noon Report, on the air and on our live streams.  “Listen anytime” versions are posted among the “Family Life News” podcasts, on the website, the Family Life Now mobile app, and through many popular podcast platforms.
Real Answers – Young People and Those Devices – 7/17/24

Real Answers – Young People and Those Devices – 7/17/24

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Real Answers – Children, Families, Cell Phones – 7/17/24

Today: Questions about “questionable” content coming across the mobile devices of children and teens.

New York-based Counselor Christopher Anderson offers some advice for parents and families. Particularly this week, many children were viewing images, videos and reports about the shooting of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally — often without perspective or support from an adult.

Beyond that immediate incident, young people who use cell phones have access to media files and content which families may consider inappropriate — or at least, not fitting for the age or maturity level of a child or teen.

Anderson walks, step by step, how to shepherd your kids and teens from social media, difficult images, and hard news.  Anderson says families need open communication, good standards on the use of electronic devices, and — most importantly — an ongoing assurance that the child or teen is valued and loved, by the parent and by the Lord.

 

“Real Answers” is the Family Life News feature which helps people tackle the tough topics families face. Licensed Mental Health Counselor Christopher Anderson offers his perspectives twice a month, Wednesdays during the Noon Report and on this Family Life News podcast.  Sarah Harnisch is your host.

 

 

 

An additional resource: Research from Stanford Medical

Real Answers: How To Talk to Your Kids About Hard Things in the News

Real Answers: How To Talk to Your Kids About Hard Things in the News

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Family Life’s Sarah Harnisch sits down with Licensed Christian Counselor Chris Anderson and asks how to handle tough news stories, like the near-assassination of former President Donald Trump. Anderson walks, step by step, how to shepherd your kids and teens from social media, difficult images, and hard news.
Real Answers – Reducing Anxiety in our Children – 6/05/24

Real Answers – Reducing Anxiety in our Children – 6/05/24

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“Real Answers” on Family Life

How parents can reduce stress and anxiety in our children and teens

“You are the parent. You will be your child’s strongest influence, and that is a mantle you really need to take up.”

 

Christian counselor Christopher Anderson explores how your family be a positive influence on young people who are facing social anxiety, cultural stresses, and the everday growing pains of growing up.

Some of his recommendations:

  • Spend intentional quality time with children (even as young as toddlers). Do meaningful activities and have meaningful conversations with your children and teens
  • Ask them specifically if there are any matters that are raising internal concerns for them — from school, with friends, anywhere
  • Choose the information intake flooding into their lives:  reduce the clutter of e-device information, and increase age-appropriate emphasis on Scriptures

 

Real Answers is one of our Wednesday News Features from Family Life News — from our radio broadcasts, app streaming, and website downloads.

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