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  Forensic Psychiatrist Explains Abusers’ Tactics and How to Escape - Dr. Carole Lieberman 02.10.2026 27Min.

  Why do victims of abuse refuse to leave their situation? Are they afraid that they will never find anyone else? Why can’t they just let go? If these are the kinds of questions you’ve always been concerned about, Dr. Carole Lieberman has the answers. She is a board-certified forensic psychiatrist. She explains the reasons why women stay in abusive relationships, even when it’s in a dangerous environment. She also warns that the most treacherous moment in relationships is when the woman finally decides to leave. Abusers may get desperate and try anything to keep them under their control. From childhood trauma to cycles of abuse, there are so many angles to understand about abuse and, more importantly, how to leave an abusive relationship and find healing and hope.
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  Rebuild Your Life, Rediscover Yourself, and Heal from PTSD After Abuse - Charlene Quint 01.10.2026 27Min.

  Charlene Quint survived 21 years of an abusive and toxic marriage. Today she is a family law attorney and the author of the award-winning book, Overcoming the Narcissist, Sociopath, Psychopath, and Other Domestic Abusers: The Comprehensive Handbook to Recognize, Remove and Recover From Abuse. Charlene shares critical advice about the healing process that comes in the wake of escaping an abusive situation. 100 percent of women in abusive relationships, she says, suffer from PTSD, and the healing cannot begin until they are in a safe place and free from the abuse. Importantly, women must address the lies that they have been taught to believe and replace those lies with truth. Charlene also shares how God helped her find peace, wholeness, and restoration after leaving her abusive marriage, and how others can do the same!
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  Abuse Erodes a Woman’s Mind, Identity, Self-Worth and Confidence - Karen DeArmond Gardner 30.09.2026 27Min.

  Abusers know exactly how to manipulate and target their victims’ biggest weaknesses. They repeatedly erode your identity until there’s nothing left and until you’re too tired to fight back. But there is hope! Karen DeArmond Gardner, a pastoral trauma coach and author, discusses the scary reality of domestic abuse in the home, when a husband trashes his marriage and beats his wife down, physically or emotionally, to get his way. Karen recounts her personal, decades-long struggle surviving domestic abuse, how she escaped, and what she learned. She advises how to assess your situation and what kind of potential solutions might just make things worse. Don’t be afraid to get help - but make sure you’re getting it from the right people.
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  30 Years of Domestic Abuse Revealed This On Freedom and Healing - Karen DeArmond Gardner 29.09.2026 27Min.

  How many Christian marriages today are steeped in the pain of secret abuse? Karen DeArmond Gardner is a survivor of domestic abuse that lasted over 30 years. She knows firsthand what women need to experience freedom from the lies of abuse. She is a pastoral trauma coach and advocate who provides crisis support for women seeking to break free from abusive relationships. Karen delivers insight and perspective on how spousal abuse can often lurk in the shadows, and how women often blame themselves for something that is not their fault. What does abuse look like? Does God really forbid Christians from getting divorced? Karen breaks down the well-meaning but sometimes damaging pieces of advice women often receive in the church about marriage - and how to think about it with a fresh perspective.
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  Six Stages of Toxin Overload in the Body: Know How to Avoid Disease - Dr. Alphonzo Monzo 25.09.2026 27Min.

  God created the human body to intuitively heal itself, but in today’s modern, toxin-ridden environment, we’re constantly fighting against disease caused by inflammation. Dr. Alphonzo Monzo, a Biblical naturopathic doctor, discusses exactly what happens when toxins remain too long in the human body, describing the many stages of detox. He also explains the differences in how naturopaths treat patients versus allopaths. Where the medical world tries to suppress what it sees as separate problems, naturopathics work to identify the root cause that’s causing interconnected symptoms. Alphonzo also highlights the importance of supplementing a daily diet with the best non-synthetic, whole food products available.
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  Unlock Your Body’s Natural Healing Power With Specific Detox Protocol - Dr. Alphonzo Monzo 24.09.2026 27Min.

  How can you detox your body properly? Dr. Alphonzo Monzo is an expert on the subject. He is a naturopathic doctor who views the separate parts of the body as one interconnected whole. With decades of experience, he’s walked many of his patients through the ups and downs of the detox process, helping them bring their body back into a state of healing and restoration. Alphonzo describes the human body as an interconnected network of mental, physical, and spiritual components. With a strong emphasis on approaching the health process through the lens of the Bible, he urges healthy, common-sense detoxing. Whatever you’re putting in your body right now is contributing to your wellness, or your unwellness. This includes making wise choices in beauty products, cleaning products, and food.
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  The Hidden Power of Hydrogen Water for Your Body, Brain and Gut - Dr. Paul Barattiero 23.09.2026 27Min.

  Hydrogen may be the smallest element in the universe, but it packs a serious punch in the human body. Dr. Paul Barattiero is the founder of Echo Water, a unique tool that brings hydrogen-infused water to your home with clever technology and various easy-to-use products. Paul’s foray into the world of water health began as he searched for a solution to his wife’s health issues. Little did he know how much he would learn about the importance of hydrogen in the human body! Today, Echo Water uses proprietary solid polymer electrolysis technology to turn everyday water into therapeutic hydrogen water, introducing healing and balance back into the body. Paul also explains how hydrogen restores internal functioning, boosts brain health, and heals a compromised colon.
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  Feel Young Again: Deer Antler Velvet Reduces Aging, Supports Cell Growth - Christopher Key 22.09.2026 27Min.

  Christopher Key is a health advocate, patriot, and a disciple of Jesus. His goal is to make a positive difference as he peacefully protests the greed of overreaching government and corporations. Christopher is the founder of Vaccine Police, and he is passionate about bringing a fresh new perspective on maintaining health and wellness for all Americans, trumpeting a holistic mindset that is antithetical to the medical establishment’s money-driven push to vaccinate and medicate. He talks about his journey as a health advocate, what inspired him to investigate and expose the medical industry, and what type of products he personally uses to enhance his own health and wellness routines. Christopher argues that all disease is linked to simple inflammation.
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  From the 9/11 Rubble to Rescue: How One Survivor Is Fighting Human Trafficking - Sujo John 18.09.2026 27Min.

  Sujo John was working on the 81st floor of the North Tower in New York City on September 11, 2001, when the world literally came crashing down. After fighting his way down dozens of stairs, the South Tower collapsed on top of him, and he thought he would die - but by God’s grace, Sujo survived. His story is incredible, and Sujo has faithfully shared his experience around the country, using it as an opportunity to tell people about Jesus. Sujo is the founder and CEO of YouCanFreeUs, a ministry dedicated to fighting the evils of modern-day trafficking and forced labor around the world. There are so many ways we can help bring trafficking to an end. Sujo is using his second chance at life to help others. Let’s do the same.
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  The Dark Reality of Exploitation, Trafficking, and Online Predators - Lynne Barletta 17.09.2026 27Min.

  What can you do to help victims of sex trafficking? U-ACT is a great place to start. This critical organization was founded by CEO Lynne Barletta. It aims to stop human trafficking, with a special focus on eliminating child trafficking and exploitation through two pillars: education and restoration. Underneath each pillar are a number of programs for law-enforcement to healing of children and adults who are victims of human trafficking. Lynne was struck by the seriousness of sex trafficking while she was working in Singapore and worked with a young woman who had been trafficked by her parents since she was eight years old. Lynne discusses the real-world consequences victims must live with, as well as the rise of sexting and sextortion that American kids are exposed to today, due to the insidious dangers of the internet.
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  One Conversation Could Protect Your Child From Being Trafficked - Kathleen Winn 16.09.2026 27Min.

  Kathleen Winn is dedicated to shining a light on the horrors of sex trafficking in the United States. With a background in business and news, Kathleen was shocked to discover how much human trafficking was happening in her home state of Arizona. Today, Kathleen is a radio talk show host and the chair of the Pima County Republican Party. She has worked hard to bring awareness to the issue of sex trafficking and to help trafficked victims be reunited with their families for decades. Don’t be afraid to stand up for God’s children or to help reach out to those around you who are in need. Trafficking is often a quiet and unseen crime, but sadly, it’s happening everywhere. Know the signs and don’t be afraid to take action when needed.
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  Heroism On Display: Marine Leaps Into Action to Rescue Trafficked Girls - Jason Nelson 15.09.2026 27Min.

  In 2023, Jason Nelson and his wife were jolted from their sleep in the middle of the night when they heard screams in the hallway outside their hotel room. Little did Jason know they had accidentally stumbled upon an attempted murder and a sex trafficking ring. Jason, a retired U.S. Army soldier and former U.S. Marine, took action. At great risk to himself, a struggle ensued as he fought to rescue three women from a violent and dangerous man. Jason survived, but the cost was high. After fatally shooting the attacker, Jason endured a long legal process that eventually led to his name being cleared. Now, he’s spreading the word about the dangers of sex trafficking. He is also a testament to what it looks like to stand up for others and leap into action, even when the consequences could cost your life.
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  No Tears, Sickness, or Brokenness: When Jesus Reigns for 1,000 Years - Dr. Nathan Jones 11.09.2026 27Min.

  The Millennial Kingdom: What will life be like? The resurrected saints will be immortal, says Dr. Nathan Jones. In addition, Christ will reign physically for 1,000 years on Earth, establishing His authority over the entire world. Nathan caps off this critical conversation about what Christians can expect after the Tribulation is over and the 1,000-year reign of Christ begins. Nathan is a digital evangelist and director of internet outreach at Lamb and Lion Ministries. He makes prophecy practical and faith accessible for anyone who wants to learn more about the Bible, End Times prophecy, and the many questions that linger about the final days of Earth and beyond. The Millennial Kingdom, Nathan says, will be unlike anything we have ever seen, and it’s something to be excited about.
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  A World Ruled by Jesus: Life in the Millennial Kingdom - Dr. Nathan Jones 10.09.2026 27Min.

  Jesus will return to Earth and triumphantly establish His Millennial Kingdom - a new, perfect kingdom that will flourish for 1,000 years. This key teaching is woven throughout Revelation, but many people misunderstand it. Dr. Nathan Jones is working hard to address the misconceptions people have about End Times prophecy, from the prophetic signs to the promises of the future for Christians. Nathan is the director of internet outreach for Lamb and Lion Ministries. He has also written an important book unpacking the promised future: The Coming Millennial Kingdom - What Life Will Be Like for Us When Jesus Reigns on Earth. Nathan wisely encourages Christians to live out the commands of the Bible until Jesus returns and calls us home.
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  Former Abductee Reveals What Hollywood Hides About Aliens and UFOs - Amanda Llewellyn 09.09.2026 27Min.

  What does Hollywood get wrong about aliens? Plenty, according to Amanda Llewellyn, the co-director of the upcoming documentary UFOs and God, a film centered on examining the modern surge of UFO sightings, the multiple tranches of government disclosures, and society’s obsession with extraterrestrials. Amanda roasts Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day for getting it wrong when it comes to the supernatural phenomena of aliens or UFOs. Amanda says that she encountered aliens and was abducted while she was growing up, and the trauma had a deep impact on her life. Thankfully, she found peace in Christ and offers tremendous insight into UFOs and aliens. This topic is often twisted and sensationalized in all the wrong ways in modern culture.
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  What Signs Will Come Before Jesus Returns? Revelation Gives Us the Clues - Robert Furrow 08.09.2026 27Min.

  What keeps pastors from preaching about the Book of Revelation? Is it too complicated to understand? Is it too scary? Absolutely not! Robert Furrow simplifies the conversation about the End Times, reminding us that those who read this important book will be blessed (Rev. 1:3). Robert is the pastor of Calvary Tucson and the host of Truth Quest with Robert Furrow. He gives bite-sized answers for big questions about prophecy, breaking down the signs of the End Times, the prophecies that have been fulfilled, the prophecies that are still to come, and some basic truths about the Tribulation. The best way to interpret the Bible, Robert says, is through the Bible. Revelation is just as important as the other books of the Bible. Don’t be afraid to explore the unknown.
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  From Heartache to Hope: Mother Trusts Christ in Aftermath of Son’s Suicide - Wende Gaikema 04.09.2026 27Min.

  Wende Gaikema was totally blindsided when her son, Matthew, committed suicide at just 22 years old, weeks from graduating from Texas A&M University. Navigating the journey of extreme grief in the aftermath of Matthew’s death was unfathomably painful. In retrospect, Wende offers practical wisdom for many of the common issues faced by those experiencing traumatic loss. She discusses the reality of grieving with the hope of Christ - the rawness, bitterness, and pain throughout the healing process. She also highlights the need for others to come alongside those who are grieving, surrounding them for the long haul with loving arms and empathetic hearts. Wende is the founder of Coach Wende and the author of an insightful book, From Heartache to Hope: Navigating the Choices in Your Suicide Loss Journey.
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  Healing Journey After Satanic Lies Led to Deep Depression, Suicide Attempt - Jenita Pace 03.09.2026 27Min.

  Jenita Pace was in such a deep depression that she attempted suicide and ended up hospitalized for ten days. God’s miracle was that her husband forgot his pager and went home to retrieve it, only to stop Jenita from taking her life moments before! Today, she’s a therapist and a professor, but the road to healing was not easy. Jenita talks about the long, slippery slope that can lead to suicide and the lies that we tell ourselves to justify suicide as the only option - when that couldn’t be further from the truth. Time and healing have highlighted the truth in Jenita’s life: Christians carry the Holy Spirit within them. Every human life is precious and has meaning. God can and will use anyone willing. Salvation is not earned; it’s a gift. God loves us just as we are, and in Him, we have infinite value and worth.
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  Desperate Firefighter Rescued Others While Fighting to Save Himself - Jason Sautel 02.09.2026 27Min.

  Jason Sautel was a firefighter in Oakland, California, when his world came crashing down. As he watched a suicidal man jump to his death off the Oakland Bay Bridge, Jason came face-to-face with his own demons, and there was only one way out: Jesus Christ. Today, Jason is a retired firefighter, a Christian, and the author of a book that gives many people hope: The Rescuer - One Firefighter’s Story of Courage, Darkness, and the Relentless Love That Saved Him. Jason shares the harrowing stories of darkness on the streets of Oakland, confronting the worst kinds of tragedies, and how the grace of Jesus Christ and the good news of the Gospel saved his own life. He wrote his book to let people know they’re not alone in their pain. There is a way out: hell is real, but so is Jesus, and so is the hope of salvation and eternal life.
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  Suicidal Thoughts: Exposing Satan’s Spiritual War for Our Minds - Dr. Matthew Sleeth 01.09.2026 27Min.

  Dr. Matthew Sleeth is a former emergency room physician who has become one of the most influential Christian leaders in America. He is the executive director of Blessed Earth and the author of a new book, Hope Always: How to Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide. Matthew talks about how he raised his kids in a Christian household, pulled the plug on screens and television, and focused hard on the Word of God. He also discusses the skyrocketing rates of suicide in America, zooming in on the magnitude of an increasingly prevalent problem. His newest book examines the spiritual forces behind suicide and how devoted Christians are far less likely to act on these destructive thoughts. God wants us to choose life, Matthew says, but Satan is constantly attempting to push humans toward death.