The Session with Tom Russell

The Session: The Psychology of Color Isaiah 1:18   Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. What is color psychology? · Color psychology is the study of color’s impact on human behavior. It aims to understand why and how different hues affect our feelings, behav...

The Session: Independence’s Impact on Mental Health   Scripture:John 15:26 When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me. · Locus of Control · The internal locus of control is when we have a say in our decision making that impacts our relationship. · The external locus of control is when the decision makin...

Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. What is PTSD? Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, or...

Ways to Honor Your Deceased Dad Psalm 116:15: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."  Understand...in God's eyes, YOU ARE PRECIOUS! 9 Things you can do to honor dad even after he's passed away: * Create a memorial website/social media page * Write him a letter.  The earlier, the better.  It's an aid in the grieving process. *Make a memory quilt.  T...

THE GIFT OF RESPECT ON FATHER’S DAY Erin Smalley Deuteronomy 5:16 “‘Honor your father and your mother, as the Lordyour God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. Intentional Respect Being intentional about respect is to focus on ways a wife can respect her husband. It includes the vertical expectation where a wi...

Premarital Christian Counseling Ephesians 5:21  “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Believe Christian Mingle 1. Forgive a. Forgiveness facilitates humbleness b. Forgiveness facilitates restoration c. Forgiveness demonstrates love  2 Develop a Support Team a. It is important to have a “go to team 3. Have Fun a. laugh a lot and never stop  The 3 Most Important Things To Know Before...

Premarital Christian Counseling Ephesians 5:21  “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Believe Christian Mingle 1. Forgive a. Forgiveness facilitates humbleness b. Forgiveness facilitates restoration c. Forgiveness demonstrates love  2 Develop a Support Team a. It is important to have a “go to team 3. Have Fun a. laugh a lot and never stop The 3 Most Important Things To Know Before Y...

In light of the tragic school shootings in Texas, I brought Tom into the studio during my show on Thursday afternoon to talk about how we should help our kids as they process this tragedy.  Our time was limited, so I thought it would be a good idea to have a fuller conversation posted here for you to listen to when you can.  Some of the information we shared was from Tom's experience over the...

Premarital Christian Counseling Ephesians 5:21  “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Believe Christian Mingle 1. Forgive a. Forgiveness facilitates humbleness b. Forgiveness facilitates restoration c. Forgiveness demonstrates love  2 Develop a Support Team a. It is important to have a “go to team 3. Have Fun a. laugh a lot and never stop The 3 Most Important Things To Know Before Y...

The Session with Martie Whittekin   Martie Whittekin is Tom’s sister, and a Certified Clinical Nutritionist.  Host of the Healthy By Nature Show.  She’s been a nutrition counselor since 1982, authored 3 books, including The Probiotic Cure and Natural Alternatives to Nexium, Maalox, Tagamet and Prilosec.  She served as President of the Natural Products Association, and founder of Texans for Health...

The Session with Martie Whittekin  5-3-22 Martie Whittekin is Tom’s sister, and a Certified Clinical Nutritionist.  Host of the Healthy By Nature Show.  She’s been a nutrition counselor since 1982, authored 3 books, including The Probiotic Cure and Natural Alternatives to Nexium, Maalox, Tagamet and Prilosec.  She served as President of the Natural Products Association, and founder of Texans for H...

Session Honoring Mom By Gary Thomas for Focus on the Family   Leviticus 19:3: “Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father. I am the LORD your God” (ESV).    Fathers need to model respect ·  Men, are you married to an “invisible” woman? You might not think so, but does your wife think so? When your wife walks into the living room and says, “Hey, can someone please turn down the televis...

Life On The Edge Proverbs 15:22 Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.   The most critical decade in a young person’s life. The ages of 16–26. (Dr. Dobson) What was happening for you between the ages of 16 and 26? Decision making includes School - where? Military - which? Work - what? Marriage-well, later in that decade… Financial commitment   Seek Wisdom It is possible to...

Essential Lessons to Teach Your Daughter Likely, there are various pressures and stressors within your daughter’s life. As a father, you can provide advice, encouragement, and love to your daughter. Explore the 13 essential lessons dads can teach their daughters to create a positive and long-lasting momentum in their lives. Consider which lessons you can teach your daughters today: 1. Respect Ephe...

Essential Lessons to Teach Your Daughter Likely, there are various pressures and stressors within your daughter’s life. As a father, you can provide advice, encouragement, and love to your daughter. Explore the 13 essential lessons dads can teach their daughters to create a positive and long-lasting momentum in their lives. Consider which lessons you can teach your daughters today: 1. Respect Ephe...

Our conversation comes from https://www.allprodad.com A mother’s influence has a unique and long-lasting ripple effect in the life of her son, good and bad. The engaged and active presence of a mom in a boy’s life can instill within him foundational security and courageous confidence. But the absence of a mom in a man’s life can leave him aimless, self-destructive, disconnected, and searching for...

This week's conversation came from https://www.allprodad.com/ A mother’s influence has a unique and long-lasting ripple effect in the life of her son, good and bad. The engaged and active presence of a mom in a boy’s life can instill within him foundational security and courageous confidence. But the absence of a mom in a man’s life can leave him aimless, self-destructive, disconnected, and s...

Here's the link to the article we discussed: https://www.allprodad.com/how-to-handle-loss-loneliness-and-longing/ To reach Tom Russell, visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com or email Tom at tom.hccm@gmail.com

Here's the link to the article we worked through: https://www.allprodad.com/how-to-handle-loss-loneliness-and-longing/ To reach Tom Russell, visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com or email Tom at tom.hccm@gmail.com

Our celebration of Love Month continues with a conversation about keeping the spark sparking in your marriage!  With Tom laid up at home, the audio may sound a bit different.  Tom is on a zoom call with Scott in the studio. Keeping The Romance Alive Solomon 2:15 Catch the foxes for us, The little foxes that spoil and ruin the vineyards [of love], While our vineyards are in blossom.”  Date your mat...

Our celebration of Love Month continues with a conversation about keeping the spark sparking in your marriage!  With Tom laid up at home, the audio may sound a bit different.  Tom is on a zoom call with Scott in the studio. Keeping The Romance Alive Solomon 2:15 Catch the foxes for us, The little foxes that spoil and ruin the vineyards [of love], While our vineyards are in blossom.”  Date your mat...

Apologies in advance for the change in audio.  Scott was in the studio, Tom is laid up at home after breaking his hip. THE SESSION - Marriage Fundamentals According to Colossians 3   Each marriage partner prepares themselves for marriage           a. But now you must               also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy                language from...

THE SESSION - Marriage Fundamentals According to Colossians 3   Each marriage partner prepares themselves for marriage           a. But now you must               also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy                language from your lips.  2. Put on the new nature that is renewed in knowledge of our Creator          a. focus on being trustworth...

Session: Goal Setting & Research Scripture: Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” 1.   SMART = Specific Measurable Vision Action Plan Who, When, Where & How Revise Time 2.   Vision Long Term Goals Short Term Goals Goals of the week Goals of the Day 3.   Goal Setting and Research   Setting goals are linked with higher motivation, self-esteem,...

The Session  1/11/22  Mental Health Benefits of Worship   Romans 12:2   Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will.   We were designed to praise and worship our God Just seven minutes of worship every day will change your brain.  Let that sink in.   Us...