Rock Solid Families

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...

Do you know about Truth At Work?  What an amazing coaching opportunity!  Recognizing that you need help is much harder than most people think.  In fact, most of us wait way too long before we actually reach out and seek counsel.  This is especially true in the business world and even more so among high achieving individuals.  High achieving individuals often are very competitive and frequently ver...

Are you feeling frustrated, stuck, and just not where you want to be?  Maybe it's in your marriage, job, finances, or parenting your kids.  Where ever it is, this show is directly intended for you.   Linda and Merrill talk about how we get stuck and then how to move out of this place.  This is what a fresh start is all about.  Please do not let your current circumstance feel like chains of bo...

Many people believe in a god or some form of higher power. But, as Christians, we are called for more. We are called by the Greatest Story Every Told.  We are called by the life of Jesus!  In this show, Linda and Merrill get down to the evidence of why Jesus is the ultimate reason for HOPE!  There is nothing mysterious or magical about Jesus.  His life was foretold many years before he stepped foo...

Most of us have heard the parable of the Prodigal Son.  But have you ever thought about how the lessons in the story relate to you or people in your life?  "The Grass Is Greener".  "Eating Crow". "Envy".  There are multiple lessons that Jesus teaches in this parable that are applicable to our lives today.   Tune in and see what you can learn and apply to your life.  ...

Are you producing the fruit in your life that you desire?  How about the fruit that God desires for you?  In this episode, Merrill and Linda encourage us to take a good look at the soil we are trying to plant seeds in.  i.e. our hearts.   If we are trying to live a fruitful life, but our hearts are not fertile for growth, we will be lacking in our yield.    In the parable of the Sower, Christ enco...

There are so many children in our country that lack a positive role model as a father or mother.  Not just anyone can replace these roles.  However, Big Brothers,Big Sisters  has developed a system of connecting children with outstanding role models to help fill the void.   Big Brothers Big Sisters spokes person, Amy Deaton, joins Rock Solid Radio to discuss all the great things this organization...

Remember Matthew 7:3-4, "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?  How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye.  In this show of Rock Solid Radio, Linda and Merrill talk about judging others.  This single topic is at the heart...