Changing the Conversation: Food, Body Image, and Our Kids

Part II: Getting the Grief Out: How to Process Loss in Healthy, Biblical Ways with Gary Roe

Grief touches everyone at some point, yet so many of us struggle to know what to do with it. In Part 2 with grief specialist, Gary Roe, we get practical about what it looks like to process grief in real life and in families. Gary explains why "getting the grief out" is essential to healing, and how churches can create spaces where lament is welcomed. Gary will help us understand what it looks like to actually process grief in healthy, biblical way and offer encouragement for those who feel "stuck" or unsure how to move forward. Learn more about Gary Rowe's work and resources on grief at https://www.garyroe.com/ [https://www.garyroe.com/] Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling [https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling] To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate [https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate] Gary Roe: https://www.garyroe.com [https://www.garyroe.com] Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) reconnectus@yahoo.com [reconnectus@yahoo.com] Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) astickles@noheartleftbehind.com [astickles@noheartleftbehind.com]

When Sadness Stays: Myths, Misconceptions, and the Biblical Heart of Grief with Gary Roe

Grief touches every family at some point, yet so many of us struggle to know what to do with it. In this two-part conversation, we sit down with grief specialist, author, and speaker Gary Roe to explore what healthy, God-honoring grief looks like. In Part 1, Gary shares how God led him into grief ministry and how his personal experiences shaped his understanding of loss. Together, we unpack the most common myths about grief, especially those that often surface in Christian communities, and explore what the Bible really says about grief and lament. Learn more about Gary Rowe's work and resources on grief at https://www.garyroe.com/ [https://www.garyroe.com/] Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling [https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling] To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate [https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate] Gary Roe: https://www.garyroe.com [https://www.garyroe.com] Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) reconnectus@yahoo.com [reconnectus@yahoo.com] Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) astickles@noheartleftbehind.com [astickles@noheartleftbehind.com]

Changing the Conversation: Food, Body Image, and Our Kids

In today's culture, kids are bombarded with messages about their bodies, food, and what it supposedly takes to be "enough." As parents and caregivers, the words we use and the attitudes we model at home can either help build a foundation of truth—or unintentionally reinforce harmful cultural lies. In this powerful conversation, Christie Dondero Bettwy, Executive Director of Rock Recovery in Washington, D.C., returns to the podcast to unpack how the way we talk about food and body image shapes our children's identity, confidence, and relationship with themselves. You will walk away with practical tools to reshape the conversation about food and body image in your home—rooted not in cultural pressure, but in God's truth and love. If you are interested in connecting with Rock Recovery through their virtual support groups, including their upcoming Lasting Freedom holiday support group . Be sure to check out the links provided in the show notes. Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling [https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling] To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate [https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate] https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/ [https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/] https://www.facebook.com/rockrecoveryed [https://www.facebook.com/rockrecoveryed] (Lasting Freedom Support Group Sign up: https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/faith-based-support-groups https://instagram.com/rockrecovery [https://instagram.com/rockrecovery] Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) reconnectus@yahoo.com [reconnectus@yahoo.com] Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) astickles@noheartleftbehind.com [astickles@noheartleftbehind.com] Christie Dondero Bettwy (Executive Director Rock Recovery) Email: freedom@rockrecoveryed.org [freedom@rockrecoveryed.org]

Healed by Truth: A Story of Faith and Eating Disorder Recovery

Eating disorders are among the most misunderstood and isolating struggles, impacting not only those who suffer but also their families. In this episode of Hope in the Hard of Family Life, we sit down with Christie Dondero Bettwy, Executive Director of Rock Recovery in Washington, D.C., to shed light on the causes, signs, and spiritual battle behind eating disorders. Christie brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the conversation. Having walked through her own journey of recovery, she shares how God used this trial to deepen her faith and how He continues to bring redemption out of brokenness. Rock Recovery is a nonprofit organization that exists to make life-saving eating disorder treatment and support available to all. They offer individual and group therapy services in-person in Arlington, VA and virtually across Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia. They also offer faith-based support groups and educational programs nationwide. Learn more at www.rockrecoveryed.org [https://www.rockrecoveryed.org]. Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com [https://www.noheartleftbehind.com] Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling [https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling] To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate [https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate] https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/ [https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/] https://www.facebook.com/rockrecoveryed [https://www.facebook.com/rockrecoveryed] https://instagram.com/rockrecovery [https://instagram.com/rockrecovery] Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) reconnectus@yahoo.com [reconnectus@yahoo.com] Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) astickles@noheartleftbehind.com [astickles@noheartleftbehind.com] Christie Dondero Bettwy (Executive Director Rock Recovery): freedom@rockrecoveryed.org [freedom@rockrecoveryed.org]

Lance: Conflict Resolution

Anger is something we all feel—but few of us really understand. Is it always bad? Why does it Conflict in marriage is inevitable — but it doesn't have to be destructive. In this episode, Pastor Lance Bourgeois joins us to unpack what the Bible says about conflict and how couples can resolve it in a way that protects unity, fosters intimacy, and points back to the hope of the Gospel. From the biblical mandate of oneness to practical tools like time-outs and weekly couple meetings, this conversation is packed with wisdom and practical steps to help you navigate conflict God's way. If you've ever felt stuck in patterns of miscommunication, unmet expectations, or bitterness, this episode will remind you that God offers both tools and grace for moving forward together. Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com [https://www.noheartleftbehind.com] Pursuit Men's Community/Bible Study: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/pursit [https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/pursit] Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling [https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling] To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate [https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate] Contacts: Dr. Lance Bourgeois (Pursuit Men's Director) lbourgeois@noheartleftbehind.com [lbourgeois@noheartleftbehind.com] Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) reconnectus@yahoo.com [reconnectus@yahoo.com] Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) astickles@noheartleftbehind.com [astickles@noheartleftbehind.com]