Rock Solid Families

Rock Solid Families

Rock Solid Families is committed to helping educate, equip, and empower families to be all God created them to be! Merrill and Linda Hutchinson began Rock Solid Families in October of 2018. They have over 60 years of combined experience in teaching, public speaking, counseling, ministry, and coaching. After much prayer, Merrill and Linda made the decision to step down from their full time positions in the church and public school to focus on strengthening families. Both believe that healthy schools, churches, and communities depend on strong and healthy families. This weekly podcast is made possible through the generous financial support of community partners. With the help of local sponsors and the word spreading through listeners like you, Rock Solid Families is helping to build stronger communities one family at a time!

  1. 17h ago

    Who Actually Owns Your Life? Why Luke 1:17 Changes Everything Ep. 360

    Who actually owns your life—and what does your calendar, bank statement, and investment in relationships reveal about your priorities? Andy and Linda begin November’s focus on stewardship and gratitude with a conversation about managing everything God has entrusted to us. Together, they explore four areas of biblical stewardship: time, talents, treasures, and relationships. From crowded family schedules and overlooked gifts to financial habits and meaningful connections, they share practical ways to put faith into action. Andy discusses encouraging his children’s unique talents, while Linda reflects on prioritizing time with her aging father and trusting God through the loss of her husband, Merrill. Grounded in James 1:17, this episode invites us to shift from claiming ownership to caring faithfully for God’s gifts. What might change if we approached each day with open hands and asked, “Lord, how do You want me to use what You’ve given me?” This week’s challenge: Choose one area of stewardship, discuss it with someone you trust, and take one intentional step toward growth. Learn more about Rock Solid Families and our faith-based coaching at https://rocksolidfamilies.org. Building a stronger community, one family at a time. Support the show #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy,  #marriagecounseling,  #parenting,  #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity

  2. Oct 19

    The Occult: It's Not a Game Ep. 359

    Is it really just harmless fun? From Ouija boards and horoscopes to tarot cards, witchcraft, and communicating with the dead, occult practices have become increasingly normalized in today's culture. But what does the Bible tell us about these things, and how should Christian parents respond? In this episode of the Rock Solid Families Podcast, Linda Hutchinson and Jenna Helton continue October's theme of Spiritual Warfare by tackling the difficult topic of the occult and its influence on individuals and families. Through personal experiences, biblical teaching, and practical parenting advice, Linda and Jenna discuss the importance of recognizing spiritual deception while keeping our hearts and homes grounded in God's truth. They also share seven practical ways parents can build biblical discernment in their families, including creating an environment where children feel safe asking questions, being intentional about media influences, establishing healthy boundaries, and surrounding their families with strong Christian community. This conversation isn't about creating fear or condemning others. It's about awareness, wisdom, and remembering that Jesus Christ has already overcome the darkness. As Linda reminds us, our calling as parents isn't to raise children who are terrified of the dark, but children who know the Light. Key Scriptures: Ephesians 6:10–13, Deuteronomy 18:9–12, James 4:7, Romans 12:2, 1 John 4:4, and 2 Timothy 1:7. If you or your family need encouragement, guidance, or faith-based coaching, Rock Solid Families is here to walk alongside you. Visit https://www.rocksolidfamilies.org/ or call 812-576-7625. Special thanks to our sponsors: Maxwell Construction, Casey's Outdoor Solutions & Gift Shop, and Hoosier Icehouse. Rock Solid Families — Building a stronger community, one family at a time. Support the show #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy,  #marriagecounseling,  #parenting,  #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity

  3. Oct 5

    Armor Up! Fighting Spiritual Battles in your Home Ep. 358

    Spiritual Warfare Is Real — Are You and Your Family Ready? As parents, husbands, and wives, we can sometimes find ourselves fighting the wrong battle. Conflict in our homes, tension in our marriages, struggles with our children, and the pressures of culture can make it easy to see other people as the enemy. But Scripture reminds us that our real battle is spiritual. In this episode of the Rock Solid Families Podcast, Andy and Linda take a practical look at Ephesians 6:10–18 and the Armor of God, talking about what spiritual warfare looks like and how we can prepare ourselves and our families to stand firm. Together, they walk through: • The Belt of Truth — teaching our families to recognize truth and compare what we hear from the world with God's Word • The Breastplate of Righteousness — protecting our hearts and living with integrity • The Shoes of Peace — becoming peacemakers rather than simply avoiding conflict • The Shield of Faith — learning to trust God instead of picking up the enemy's "flaming arrows" of anger, resentment, fear, and lies • The Helmet of Salvation — protecting our minds and being intentional about what we allow into our homes • The Sword of the Spirit — knowing and using God's Word in the battles we face • Prayer — continually communicating with God and covering our families in prayer Andy and Linda also discuss Christian parenting, cultural influence, social media, teaching children biblical discernment, and the importance of having a strong Christian community. They introduce the ROAR approach to helping kids recognize and respond to messages that conflict with God's truth: Recognize. Offer discernment. Argue for a healthier approach. Reinforce through discussion, discipleship, and prayer. The goal isn't to completely shelter our children from the world. It's to prepare them to live in the world while standing firmly on God's Word. Most importantly, we don't have to fight these battles alone. "But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." — Joshua 24:15 Scripture discussed: Ephesians 6:10–18 1 Peter 5:8 Proverbs 4:23 Romans 12:2 2 Timothy 3:16 Joshua 24:15 If this episode encourages you, share it with another parent, couple, or family who could use the reminder that the battle is real—but God has given us what we need to stand firm. Also, go check out our website to learn more about what we're doing: https://www.rocksolidfamilies.org/ Support the show #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy,  #marriagecounseling,  #parenting,  #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity

  4. Sep 21

    Connection in Marriages with Linda and Robert Ep. 357

    What if the biggest problem in your marriage isn't communication—but connection? In this episode of the Rock Solid Families Podcast, Linda Hutchinson and Robert Reese go deeper than communication techniques and explore a question every spouse needs to consider: “Are you there for me?” Using the ARE framework—Accessible, Responsive, and Engaged—Linda and Robert talk about what it looks like to create emotional safety, connection, and oneness in marriage. They discuss why knowing the right communication skills isn't always enough, how shutting down and withdrawing can create even more disconnection, why empathy needs to come before fixing, and how to replace criticism with the language of longing. You'll also hear practical examples for putting these ideas into action—from putting down your phone and giving your spouse your attention to staying engaged when conversations become difficult. Most importantly, Linda and Robert connect the conversation back to God's design for relationships and the biblical call to love, forgive, draw near, and “weep with those who weep.” If you've ever felt lonely while sitting right next to your spouse, this conversation is for you. Also, the A.R.E. questionnaire that was referenced is linked below. This is a great exercise for couples to discern where they are with their ability to emotionally connect. You can use this as a conversation starter as well: https://www.closercouples.com/PDF/A.R.E.%20Quiz%20(Susan%20Johnson).pdf If you want to learn more about Rock Solid Families, then go check out their website: https://www.rocksolidfamilies.org/ Support the show #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy,  #marriagecounseling,  #parenting,  #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity

  5. Sep 8

    The Power of Connection: Listening First in a LOUD World Ep. 356

    Welcome back to the Rock Solid Families podcast! In this episode, Linda Hutchinson is joined with Andy Dalton to talk about the September theme which is communication and connection!  The theme of communication and connection will be based around the core scripture verse of James 1:19 which states " My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry".  This verse can be difficult to hear and put into action but Linda and Andy aren't here to judge all of us but to help us understand these words to put them into action. If you watched/listened to the show and noticed we talked about an old commercial, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tez-E31kohI. We couldn't put it in the episode for copyright reasons, since we don't own this video. But we hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane! Want to learn more about Rock Solid and what they are doing? Then go check out their website and the rest of their team: https://www.rocksolidfamilies.org/ Support the show #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy,  #marriagecounseling,  #parenting,  #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity

  6. Aug 31

    Continuing the Purpose and Calling Series with Scott Henderson Ep. 355

    Support the show #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy,  #marriagecounseling,  #parenting,  #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity

  7. Aug 17

    Purpose and Calling Series with New Coach Kristin Rowland Ep. 354

    Welcome back to the Rock Solid Families podcast! In this episode, Linda Hutchinson gets the special opportunity to introduce one of our new network coaches: Kristin Rowland!!  Linda and Kristin talk about Kristin's story and how it ties into the month long theme of our purpose and calling in Christ.  Our team is expanding and we are grateful to announce Kristin along with our other coaches in the coming few weeks. Stay tuned to hear more about our other coaches as we introduce them!  To learn more about our coaches and how our team is expanding go check out our NEW website: https://www.rocksolidfamilies.org/ Support the show #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy,  #marriagecounseling,  #parenting,  #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity

  8. Aug 3

    The Purpose Myth That's Keeping You Stuck Ep. 353

    Welcome to the Rock Solid Families Podcast! In this podcast, Linda Hutchinson and Andy Dalton introduce the new theme of the month of August - Purpose! This month's theme builds off the theme from last month, which was all about our identity in Christ. If you haven't had a chance to go check those episodes out, we encourage you to do so!  Linda and Andy go into detail for WHAT exactly our purpose is on this earth. It's clearly stated in scripture but they also use real life examples to help solidify God's plan for our lives. This episode is also full of laughter - we think you'll really enjoy this episode! If you do, please share it with your friends and rate our show as well.  If you want to learn more about Rock Solid Families, then go check out their website https://www.rocksolidfamilies.org/. Or you can check them out on social media platforms. Thanks for listening and have a blessed week! Support the show #Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy,  #marriagecounseling,  #parenting,  #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity

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Rock Solid Families is committed to helping educate, equip, and empower families to be all God created them to be! Merrill and Linda Hutchinson began Rock Solid Families in October of 2018. They have over 60 years of combined experience in teaching, public speaking, counseling, ministry, and coaching. After much prayer, Merrill and Linda made the decision to step down from their full time positions in the church and public school to focus on strengthening families. Both believe that healthy schools, churches, and communities depend on strong and healthy families. This weekly podcast is made possible through the generous financial support of community partners. With the help of local sponsors and the word spreading through listeners like you, Rock Solid Families is helping to build stronger communities one family at a time!

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  • Creator
    Rock Solid Families
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    383
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    © 2026 Rock Solid Families
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