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Episode 23-Hope for the Weary Soul: Mental Health and Christianity with Alex McFarland

31 min · 9 de jun de 2026
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Fresh from her recent trip to the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Aliza Prokop sits down with apologist, author, and evangelist Alex McFarland to discuss the importance of developing a strong biblical worldview in today’s culture. Drawing from decades of ministry, Alex shares practical insights on defending the Christian faith and engaging difficult cultural issues. Together, Aliza and Alex explore the challenges faced by youth today, relationship conflicts, all the while offering encouragement and wisdom for Christians seeking to live with truth and grace in a rapidly changing world. Resources:  ●     100 Bible Questions and Answers for Families [https://www.amazon.com/100-Bible-Questions-Answers-Families/dp/1424566819] by Alex McFarland ●     Should I Get Married? The Science Behind the 'I Do' [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifes-biggest-decisions/202602/should-i-get-married-the-science-behind-the-i-do]Psychology Today Article ●     National Religious Broadcasters [https://nrb.org/] ●     AMP Counseling [https://ampcounseling.com/] ●     Follow Aliza on: ○     Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/aliza.wallacemcvicker] ○     Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tinselmomma?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] ○     TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@wintergal333?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] ○     LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliza-prokop-35a22ba2/] Hashtags:#TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #ChristianRadio #Christian #Faith #Healing #Trauma #Therapy #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

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Episode 29-Forgiveness 70×7: Finding Freedom Through Grace with June Hunt

One of the most powerful, and most misunderstood steps toward healing from trauma is forgiveness. June Hunt, founder of the biblical counseling ministry Hope for the Heart, joins Aliza to share her own story of childhood trauma and unpack what forgiveness truly means; not weakness, but the courageous choice to remove the offender from your emotional hook. If you've ever struggled to forgive someone who never said they were sorry, this conversation will give you both the clarity and the courage to move forward. Resources:  ●     Hope for the Heart [https://hopefortheheart.org/] ●     Forgiveness: Releasing You Is Freeing Me [https://hopefortheheart.org/store/product/forgiveness] by June Hunt. ●     Keys for Living Library [https://hopefortheheart.org/store/keys]  ●     AMP Counseling [https://ampcounseling.com/] ●     Follow Aliza on: ○     Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/aliza.wallacemcvicker] ○     Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tinselmomma?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] ○     TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@wintergal333?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] ○     LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliza-prokop-35a22ba2/] Hashtags:#TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #ChristianRadio #Christian #JuneHunt #HopeForTheHeart #Forgiveness #Faith #Healing #Trauma #Therapy #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

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episode Episode 28-When Healing Feels Impossible: Finding Hope with Julie Ann Rose artwork

Episode 28-When Healing Feels Impossible: Finding Hope with Julie Ann Rose

Content Note: This episode contains discussions that some listeners may find difficult — if you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out at 988LifeLine.org [https://988lifeline.org/] What happens when the person who should protect you most becomes the source of your deepest wounds? In this episode, Aliza sits down with Julie Ann Rose, who survived a childhood marked by unimaginable trauma and exploitation at the hands of her own father, experiences that followed her long after she escaped her home. Yet through faith, community, and remarkable resilience, she went on to become a licensed therapist and author of Sold, her true story of survival. Her life is living proof that the very wounds meant to destroy can become the foundation from which we help others heal.  Resources:  ●     Sold: The True Story of a Young Girl Trafficked in A Small Montana Town [https://www.amazon.com/Sold-Story-Young-Trafficked-Montana/dp/B0FVJ86KV4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QDE9O59CVFUN&s=books&sprefix=julie+ann+ros%2Cstripbooks%2C218&sr=1-1] by Julie Ann Rose  ●     Surprise Me, God [https://restoringtheheartministries.com/product/surprise-me-god/] by Julie Ann Rose ●     Restoring the Heart Ministries [https://restoringtheheartministries.com/] ●     JulieAnnRose.com [https://julieannrose.com/]  ●     In the Wildflowers [https://restoringtheheartministries.com/programs/#In-The-Wildflowers] Counseling Program ●     988LifeLine.org [https://988lifeline.org/]  ●     AMP Counseling [https://ampcounseling.com/] ●     Follow Aliza on: ○     Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/aliza.wallacemcvicker] ○     Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tinselmomma?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] ○     TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@wintergal333?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] ○     LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliza-prokop-35a22ba2/] Hashtags:#TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #ChristianRadio #Christian #Exploitation # Abandonment #Abuse #Trafficking #Abortion #Faith #Healing #Trauma #Therapy #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

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episode Episode 27-Hope Beyond the Fear: Practical Steps to Overcoming Dental Anxiety with Aliza Prokop and Producer Mike artwork

Episode 27-Hope Beyond the Fear: Practical Steps to Overcoming Dental Anxiety with Aliza Prokop and Producer Mike

Millions of people avoid the dentist for years, not because they don't care about their teeth, but because fear won out. In this episode, host Aliza Marie Prokop shares how she finally broke that cycle. She traces her journey from a traumatic childhood dental experience to overcoming dental anxiety as an adult with help from a compassionate provider. This episode is a hopeful reminder that overcoming dental fear looks different for everyone, and that what matters most is finding a dentist and support system that make each small step feel possible.  Resources:  ●     Listen to Episode 26 - From Fear to Freedom: Understanding and Overcoming Dental Anxiety with Dr. Joseph Bedich on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-26-from-fear-to-freedom-understanding-and/id1865329826?i=1000774793801] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/68BjPAE4j4c31d1IINejJc?si=CL7opuDuS-6W471ifuDAEw] ●     AMP Counseling [https://ampcounseling.com/] Follow Aliza on: ○     Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/aliza.wallacemcvicker] ○     Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tinselmomma?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] ○     TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@wintergal333?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] ○     LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliza-prokop-35a22ba2/] Hashtags:#TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #ChristianRadio #Christian #Dentist #Teeth #Smile #Faith #Healing #Trauma #Therapy #Counseling #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastCommunity #PFCAudioVideo

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Episode 25-From Trauma to Triumph: Benny DiChiara's Journey of Healing, Faith, and Resilience

Fresh from her recent trip to the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Aliza Prokop sits down with musician and speaker Benny DiChiara to discuss his journey from a devastating traumatic brain injury to a life marked by faith, healing, and purpose. Together, they discuss the challenges of trauma, the power of unwavering belief, and how God can transform pain into a platform for hope. Benny's story is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, God's plans are greater than we can imagine. Resources:  * Empowered [https://www.rockin4jesus.com/] * Empowered - Three Days [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TIny6LmI7c] * National Religious Broadcasters [https://nrb.org/] * AMP Counseling [https://ampcounseling.com/] * Follow Aliza on: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/aliza.wallacemcvicker] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tinselmomma?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@wintergal333?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliza-prokop-35a22ba2/] Hashtags: #TheAMPcast #AlizaProkop #BennyDiChiara # Empowered #Christian #Faith #TraumaRecovery #FaithAndHealing #MentalHealth #HopeAfterTrauma #Podcast #PFCAudioVideo Song Credits-Three Days Produced, Engineered & Edited by Mikey Howard Recorded by Mikey Howard @ Farmland Studios, Nashville, TN Three Days mixed by Robert Venable Mastered by Troy Glessner @ S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Mastering, Seattle, WA Strings Arrangement & Programming by Austin Miller All music copyrighted 2019

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