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A special news feature from Family Life focusing on how God changes us from the inside, out. 

  1. NOV 14

    Inside Out - the Holidays and Dementia

    One in ten older Americans lives with dementia. Maybe this includes people you love. If so, being flexible and even making a few changes to the way you celebrate the holidays could help everyone feel more comfortable around the table this year. “We have to realize that due to the changes in the brain, the person is trying to interpret their environment. So, being part of a social event may be upsetting or confusing or stressful,” says Phil Shippers, program director for the Rochester & Finger Lakes Region of the Alzheimer’s Association. “I think the biggest thing is to be flexible, and perhaps to change our expectations,” he says. “Maybe we try new things. And we want to do this to reduce commotion, to reduce noise and activity, to make the person living with dementia feel more comfortable.” Even if we’re not organizing the gathering, Shippers says there are practical things we can do to help our loved one living with dementia enjoy the time together. “One of the suggestions that we make is that when people approach the person living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, that they introduce themselves,” he says. “And it doesn’t have to be formal or stuffy. You can just make light of it, saying, ‘Oh, this is your favorite grandson Patrick.’” We want to preserve each person’s dignity and demonstrate our love. Along the way, Shippers points out, we will make mistakes. “Give yourself some grace as well,” he says. “And just be as positive and really enjoy the moment as much as you can.” Listen to our Inside Out podcast, where Phil Shippers lists a number of practical ways to make gatherings more comfortable.

    15 min
  2. Inside Out – Navigating Election Season as a Faithful Christian – 9/25/24

    SEP 25

    Inside Out – Navigating Election Season as a Faithful Christian – 9/25/24

    Navigating Election Season The “Inside Out” Podcast from Family Life News   How can Christians show Jesus’ radical love in the social, religious, and political climate? Martha’s guest Jeff Jones reminds Christians that our primary allegiance is to King Jesus, and He’s not up for reelection. Jones is lead pastor of Chase Oaks Church in … Read More Read More

    14 min
  3. Inside Out – Making Friends, Being a Friend, at Church – 9/11/24

    SEP 11

    Inside Out – Making Friends, Being a Friend, at Church – 9/11/24

    The “Inside Out” podcast, from Family Life Making friends at church can be hard, but it’s both important and possible, and we can grow in the process. We want to find community at church, but it can be hard. One of the challenges, according to writer and blogger Paige Pippin, is that many of us … Read More Read More

    15 min
  4. Inside Out – Loving the Christian Nationalists – 8/28/24

    AUG 28

    Inside Out – Loving the Christian Nationalists – 8/28/24

    “Loving Christian Nationalists” The “Inside Out” Podcast from Family Life News What are the best ways to love our Christian nationalist friends? Martha talks with pastor Caleb E. Campbell about the topic Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor   Christian nationalism promises both security at a time when many Americans feel insecure and powerless. But … Read More Read More

    12 min
  5. Inside Out – Revenge: Getting even? or Getting it right? – 8/07/24

    AUG 7

    Inside Out – Revenge: Getting even? or Getting it right? – 8/07/24

    Is Getting Even Getting It Right? The theme of seeking revenge weaves through entertainment and politics. It seems baked into the culture. In this Inside Out podcast, Martha talks with therapist Paula Rinehart.Her recent article in The Gospel Coalition is titled Gospel Hope for a Culture Fixated on Getting Even. #InsideOut  The theme of revenge … Read More Read More

    12 min
  6. Inside Out – “Elder Isolation” -7/24/24

    JUL 24

    Inside Out – “Elder Isolation” -7/24/24

    “Elder Isolation” Family Life’s “Inside Out” News Feature Nearly a quarter of adults 65 and older are socially isolated. In today’s Inside Out podcast, author and speaker Jen Pollock Michel talks about some of the causes of elder isolation, and encourages Christians to help prevent elderly friends and loved ones from feeling alone.    Martha talks … Read More Read More

    18 min
  7. Inside Out: Be Present and Active — We “worship”, we don’t “attend worship” — 5/22/24

    JUL 22

    Inside Out: Be Present and Active — We “worship”, we don’t “attend worship” — 5/22/24

    “Inside Out” : Come Ready to Worship Ever find you’ve gotten to church, but your mind is someplace else? “We want to urge people: get your heart and your mind ready before worship so that you can be spiritually engaged when you get there,” says the Rev. Alex Mark. He’s the senior pastor of First … Read More Read More

    18 min
  8. Inside Out: What do people mean when they say “Christian Nationalism”? – 6/26/24

    JUN 26

    Inside Out: What do people mean when they say “Christian Nationalism”? – 6/26/24

    What do people mean when they say “Christian Nationalism”?   Christian nationalism is in the news, but what is it? Nationalism is different from feeling patriotic or making sure to vote every November. Part of what defines nationalism in general is its goal to reserve privileges for only one group in a country that has … Read More Read More

    11 min
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