Rock Solid Families

Most people would consider themselves coachable, to a degree.  Once we attain a certain level of experience and expertise we find that our level of coach-ability begins to wane. What happens?   In this show Linda and Merrill discuss their 4 year anniversary of Rock Solid Radio.  During this four years they had to learn a lot about coaching and actually putting together shows.  But the question is,...

Should you tell your kids who their friends should be?  Many parents would like to do this, and, yes, there may be a time when a parent needs to step in and give strong guidance on friendship.  But, there really is a better way!  How about as parents we teach our kids how to choose their friends well?   This is the message in today's show.  Teaching your kids how to select friends through the...

Would you be okay with your adult grown children living with you indefinitely?  This is the question that we are facing more often as we see more young adults not leaving the home.  Often times the situation is that they left the home only to return sometime later due to circumstances rendering them homeless.  As their parents we feel the need to help them through this difficult time, but when thi...

There is no question that our children are an incredible blessing and a top priority in our life.  But the question of: Do you want a Child Centered Home?, is a question we ask seriously.  Many parents believe a child centered home makes great sense and would be something to strive for. However, if we truly watch what happens and see the results of a child centered home, it actually causes more ha...

Many of us have experienced a child that cries and resists bedtime.  They have all sorts of reasons; they don't want to miss something, they are afraid, or they just want something more to eat.   These episodes can turn into battles between parents and children.  Way too often we see the child exerting a stronger will than the parent by pushing the parent to the breaking point.  The crying co...

Arguing and yelling are fairly common in marriages.  Most would say those are not very effective ways to resolve conflict in the relationship.  And, for the most part, we would agree.  However, one means of illustrating a conflict within a marriage that looks very different from arguing and yelling, is SILENT TREATMENT! Yes, silence can be deadening to a marriage. It can be so dangerous because th...

Another school year and another year of kids having homework meltdowns.  No wonder so many kids do not look forward to going back to school. It may be hard for many people to believe, but the truth is, most kids really don't like school as much as they like being out of school. There is good reason for this.  School can be difficult!  Adults like to simplify and minimize the difficulty that k...

Have you ever had reason to doubt your spouse?  What were the red flags?  What did you do about it?  How did they react to your response?  This is the scenario that plays out on a daily basis in many marriages.  When trust is in question the entire relationship becomes unstable.  Marriage demands two people becoming one.  In order to do this you have to understand that each person is putting their...

Nothing like a good temper tantrum, unless you're the one having to deal with it.  Temper Tantrums are never fun to deal with as a parent.  We think of them and even expect to see them from our two year olds, but what about our teenagers or even older?   In this show Linda and Merrill talk about what is behind the temper tantrum and why we so often see them in our teenagers and older.  We wou...

Have you ever just felt like you and your spouse argue over the same old things and come up with the same old results?  Most of us have experienced this and it leads us to frustration, hurt, anger, isolation, and yes, even divorce.   In this episode of Rock Solid Radio, Merrill and Linda introduce a new segment called The Tool Box.  This segment is all about understanding what tools you have at yo...

Sometimes we have bad days, but sometimes we have tragic days.  Days that are so tragic that they leave us in a state of grief.  Deep sadness that leaves us questioning and searching for answers.  Many who experience grief wonder if they will ever smile again.  If their life will ever be "normal" again.  These are real questions with what seems like uncertain answers.   Debby, one of our...

Parenting is already difficult, but when you add a divorce into the mix, everything becomes more difficult. Divorce is ugly for many reasons, one of which is how it impacts the parenting process.  Kids get caught up in the hurt of the breakup, but also the lingering hurt between the  ex-spouses.  When people are hurt, they tend to allow the emotional pain to dictate their behavior, this often look...

What kind of memories has your family made this Summer?  During this show, Linda and Merrill talk about memories that their parents made in their lives and how they have tried to make positive memories in their kids' lives.  They almost lost sight of this until one day their older sons reminded them of the importance of making more great memories.  Making memories, in fact, good memories, are...

Among the most serious shows we have done!  As a means to educate and bring attention to the evils of the sex trafficking industry, Rock Solid Radio brought in Scarlet Hudson.  Scarlet is the founder of Women of Alabaster ministry.  This is a ministry that goes out on the front lines of the sex trafficking world and works to show a way out of the darkness to all that are involved. Through love, tr...

If I only had more money!  I would be happy with a little more money!  Money! Money! Money! You get the picture.  In this show Merrill brings in a special guest, Zac Strobl, that helps us discuss the issues of money that face many of our younger couples today.  He takes us through the understanding of money and debt and how we must learn to manage it, before it manages us.   Zac is a teacher of th...

PART 3 in a 4 part series on Instant Gratification. In this show Merrill and Linda tackle yet one more challenges of the flesh, sex and pornography.  This multibillion industry is thriving for a reason and at a huge expense to our marriages and families.  The reason is simple; sexual arousal is among the most powerful of our fleshly pleasures.  The feeling of arousal is powerful enough that people...

Part 2 in a 4 Part Series - Instant Gratification.   In this show, Linda and Merrill take on the seeking of instant gratification from our screens.  It is no surprise that over 97% of U.S.adults have a cell phone.  It is also no surprise that many of us admit to having a level of addiction to our phones.   The phones and other various screen technologies are not the problem.  The problem is how we...

This is the first of four shows in which Linda and Merrill speak about instant gratification and how it can lead to pain, suffering, and even destruction.  Whether it is your health, marriage, family, or faith, seeking to quench the thirst of the flesh can be a costly thing.   In this series, Linda and Merrill have fun talking about some of their own fleshly desires, but they also go very deep whe...

Gender Confusion, one of the many topics that has been growing in discussion in our communities, is quite the challenging topic.  Our schools, families, and churches, along with the individuals that are directly involved, are trying to figure out how to approach this topic.  In today's show Merrill and Linda approach the topic from what they are seeing in their office.  More specifically, the...

What is Cancel Culture?  How long has it been around?  What's the big deal?  These are some of the questions Linda and Merrill take on during this episode of Rock Solid Radio.   The subject is approached from the prespective of the family and parenting.  Teaching our kids how to deal with negative actions or words directed towards them is so essential to their success in life.  Teaching them...

What a  fun conversation this was!  Merrill and Linda teasing each other about She Sheds and Man Caves.  But, this conversation does not always lead to fun.  In fact, we often see this topic leading us to problems within a marriage or family.   Merrill and Linda take on the importance of personal time and space.  Every person has their own unique personality traits and interest.  When these are no...

Summer is a great time for a lot of different things.  Vacations, pools, sports, sleep-overs, etc...  But, one of the best things about summer is that opportunity for kids to get jobs!  Now, we understand that many kids won't see this as a great opportunity, but during this show, Linda and Merrill explain why jobs are so beneficial to your kids.   Jobs not only provide a potential source of i...

It's not often that you hear of a priest being referred to as a "Rock Star".  But, Father Meyer from All Saints Parish, in Northern Dearborn County, has that level of popularity.  The most interesting thing is that he has this notoriety not for playing Rock music, but for being the hands and feet of Jesus Christ.   Father Meyer was welcomed into the studio of Rock Solid Radio to dis...

Trends are part of life.  What's hot, what's not?  Most of our trends have little lasting impact. Whether it's style of clothing or the latest phrase or saying.  However, sometimes, we come into a trend that does carry a heavy impact.   During this show, Linda and Merrill delve into the trends they are seeing walking into their office at Rock Solid Families.  Whether it's vapin...

Like it or not, disagreements are part of daily life.  We all know how difficult it is for two people to agree on just about anything.  Disagreements can be exhausting, frustrating, and ultimately lead to destructive conflicts.  But, they don't have to! During today's show, Merrill and Linda discuss some of their own disagreements and how they had to approach the disagreements in order t...