”The hand off,” the most important thing divorced parents can do for their kids is to get that right. Rita and Richard discuss this and other elements of blended families with Tammy Daughtry, a specialist in helping blended families cope, Resources abound at Ritaschulte.com [...]

Last week Tammy spoke of the ”hand off,” as being the most important thing for divorced parents in creating a ”normalization,” in difficult circumstances. This week Rita and Tammy talk about resources for mixed families. That's coming up on Mind Matters! [...]

The grieving cycle can hit us like a whirlwind. For Linda Pacha and her family, it hit hard, with the suicide of her son, Nick.  The signs of grief denial, escapism, anger and depression, left open like a wound needs more than a band-aid. Love and faith are the answers. Not easily recognized, Linda walks us through the stages- and the healing.  [...]

This is an alternate version of an interview we had with Linda Pacha, president of Nicks Network of Hope.  As the co-host and producer of Mind Matters, I felt it would be appropriate to produce a version of this program without themes or branding and have Linda and Rita have a conversation  that can be used by any and all media or ministry networks. Suicide Prevention is a difficult subject to be sure, however as one guest likes to say, ”we are in the life saving business.” For more information and for renewable resources please go to nicksnetworkofhope.org. For Mind Matters, this is Richard Beattie reporting.  [...]

Linda Patcha speaks frankly about the grieving process and how that relates to suicide. The tragic story of her son's death called Linda to write the book, ”Saving Ourselves from Suicide.”  [...]

The best stories are the true ones. Especially about Redemption. Will Graham of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association tells the stories of his book, ”Redeemed.” One of those stories is the true WW II story that became the movie ”Unbroken.” That and so much more on this edition of Mind Matters!  [...]

The legacy of living out faithful calling is evidenced in the work of Will Graham. Son of Franklin, grandson of Billy, we talk about what it means to our present age- to be redeemed.  [...]

A wonderful conversation on practical worldview mindset! Dr. Del Tackett a truth seeker and a humble servant leader takes us on a tour of our own communities.  [...]

Dr. Del Tackett, is the tour guide in terms of engaging the culture. Richard Beattie and Rita Schulte, take the class and tour and bring you along.  [...]

”The greatest sin is bringing children into the world.” Margaret Sanger 1957 This is a special audio essay on the decision to end Roe V Wade. Special guest Victoria Cobb joins Rita and Richard. You'll hear the voices of Norma McCorvey and Margaret Sanger, with Pete Seeger singing ”We shall Overcome.”  [...]