About the Author

In this episode of About the Author , host Hannah Harris speaks with counselor, author, and ministry founder Kent Darcie about one of the most common—and least understood—effects of parental divorce: unresolved anger. Kent explains why anger is the primary emotional struggle for adults with divorced parents and how loss, loyalty conflicts, and unprocessed childhood experiences can quietly carry in...

In this episode of About the Author , host Hannah Harris welcomes counselor, author, and ministry leader Kent Darcie for a focused conversation on father hunger —the deep emotional impact that can occur when a father is absent after divorce. Kent explains how a child’s unmet need for connection, affirmation, and guidance from a father can quietly shape identity, behavior, and relationships well in...

In this episode of About the Author , host Hannah Harris speaks with counselor, author, and ministry founder Kent Darcie about the growing phenomenon known as gray divorce —when parents choose to divorce after their children are already grown. Kent explains what distinguishes gray divorce from earlier-life divorce and why its emotional impact on adult children is often misunderstood and underestim...

In this episode of About the Author , host Hannah Harris sits down with counselor, author, and ministry founder Kent Darie to explore the often-overlooked impact of parental divorce on adult children. Drawing from his personal story and decades of professional experience, Kent explains how unresolved anger, fear of conflict, trust issues, and emotional patterns formed in childhood can quietly shap...

One of the key topics Dr. Mark Mayfield explores in The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry is anxiety—something increasingly common in today’s world. He encourages people to see anxiety not as a personal failure, but as a signal that something needs attention. Dr. Mayfield explains how God designed the brain and offers guidance on recognizing when someone should move beyond self-help or pastoral...

*This episode contains discussions about suicide and self-harm. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 In this episode, we dive into one of the most challenging yet critical issues facing ministry leaders today—suicide. Dr. Mark Mayfield shares how pastors and church teams can identify warning signs, respond with compassion, and build a culture of hope within their congregations. His book, The Mental He...

In this episode, we explore several impactful topics from The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry —including cultural dynamics, LGBT+ conversations, children’s mental health, and biblical support for marriage. Dr. Mark Mayfield discusses how the Church can enter into people’s stories without assumptions, creating a supportive and understanding community. He offers practical guidance for pastors na...

About The Author welcomes Dr. Mark Mayfield to discuss his latest resource, The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry —a practical, trustworthy, and accessible guide for those serving in the church. Dr. Mayfield shares one of the most common challenges pastors and elders face—the pressure to have all the answers. He explains how the book equips ministry leaders to navigate difficult and often stigma...

In this episode of About the Author, Paul and Jeannette Savage share their primary principles for navigating and recovering from divorce well. Paul emphasizes forgiveness; not just toward your ex-spouse, but towards yourself for any part you may have played in the relationship ending. Jeannette explains that therapy can make an enormous impact on how (and if) you move into new relationships and ho...

In this episode of About the Author, Paul and Jeannette Savage share insights into successfully blending a family. From necessary conversations with your new spouse on financial planning to creating memories as a new family unit (cruises were their favorite!), from deciding only to discipline their biological children (and come to each other when they had an issue) to spending time individually wi...

In this episode of About the Author, Paul and Jeannette discuss the incredible importance of modeling a deep relationship with Jesus for their children. They share how certain Bible verses, personal practices, and acts of service carried them through the difficulties of divorce and the complexities of navigating their new blended family.  Paul and Jeannette Savage are a Colorado-based couple with...

In this episode of About the Author, Melinda shares what she would change about her reaction to her daughter’s coming out and unveils the three principles that enable readers to co-labor with Jesus as He works in their child’s life. Melinda Patrick is the author of The Daring Rescue: Joining Jesus Christ in His Pursuit of Your LGBTQ Identified Child’s Heart, host of the podcast The Bridge Between...

In this episode of About The Author, Melinda gets candid about how her shortcomings came to the surface following her daughter’s coming out. She reveals that once she let her guard down and allowed the Holy Spirit to work, she found peace and freedom in the knowledge that it’s not her responsibility to change her daughter - just to love her and trust that Jesus is pursuing her heart.  Melinda Patr...

In this episode of About the Author, Melinda speaks directly to the church about engaging with the LGBTQ community. She reminds listeners that Jesus’ primary goal during his earthly ministry was the reconciliation of hearts to God the Father, a task to which every Christ-follower has been called. With kindness and sincerity, Melinda challenges believers to check their own hearts and bring them bac...

In this episode of About the Author, Paul and Jeannette Savage open up about the real-life experiences that inspired their book, Blended: Navigating the Challenges and Joys of a Stepfamily . Reflecting on 16 years of marriage, they candidly share the highs and lows of uniting their families, offering valuable insights for anyone on a similar journey. Tune in for an intimate conversation that just...

As a Director of Parent Support for His Wonderful Works since 2013 and host of award-winning podcast, The Bridge Between Us, Melinda Patrick ministers to lots of families with children and loved ones who have embraced the LGBTQ identity. Along with meeting one- on-one, Melinda speaks life into the lives of many families through radio, TV, podcast interviews, and guest blogging. She serves on the b...

Have you ever experienced a physical sensation in your gut when you were asked to do something that crossed the line of your ethics? Or when you found yourself in a situation that caused you emotional harm in the past? If so, this is an innate intuition or gut feeling, and if you have ignored it in the past, it may have led to undesirable circumstances. Gut feelings are different from emotions. It...

Prisons are constructed of walls. Self-made prison walls are built upon lies. The four primary lies that Mona discusses on the show today are: 1)  Perfection 2)  Punishment 3)  Performance 4)  Permanence hellbentandheavenward.com Send a text

On today’s show, Mona is joined by Producer Lisbeth. Mona will answer some questions of some topics that she covers in her book, Hellbent and Heavenward.  hellbentandheavenward.com Send a text

Mona Rosene is the author of Hellbent and Heavenward: Break Free from Lies and Live Loved.  She currently resides in Colorado where she finds peace in the mountains. She enjoys hiking, biking, and snowboarding, and when she’s not on top of a mountain, you can find her about 100 feet below sea level...scuba diving.  She enjoys giving back by volunteering with a 12-step program and in guest services...

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