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Legalized gambling has never been more widespread and accepted - nor more problematic. Gambling addiction rates continue to climb as smart devices turn wagering apps into a portal to trouble.   On this edition of Real Answers, licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson exlpores the troubling trend, inclusing how to help those whose gabling has gotten out of hand.

Keeping church and family priorities amid the chaos of a new school year can be quite challenging. Licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson offers practical advice on how to make it work on this edition of “Real Answers.” 

It's been said that sound advice can be worth its weight in gold. But how to determine whether advice - or an advisor - is sound? On this edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson has wise counsel on how to seek and discern wise counsel

Kids can feel summer vacation slipping away, giving way to back-to-school shopping and the first day of class. On today’s edtion of “Real Answers,” licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson has some timely tips on helping your kids deal with back-to-school anxiety.

It's the topic most avoid at all costs - death. In this episode, licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson looks to demystify important end-of-life issues, such as health care proxies and advanced directives, to remove some of the fear in the process.

How should Christians deal with worry and anxiety? It can be a challenging question, given what Scripture has to say on the topic. On this edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson offers up some practical, Biblically-sound advice.

With Father's Day coming up, licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson takes some time to speak to the importance of fathers in the life of a family, despite modern culture's attempts to downplay it. You'll hear practical advice on ways dads can excel in this critical role on this edition of "Real Answers."

June can be an uncomfortable time for Christians due to its designation as so-called “Pride Month.” On this edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson says it's not a good time for seeking confrontation, but rather for believers to make sure they're secure in their relevant scriptural knowledge and engaging in compassionate, but biblically sound di...

The C-E-O of Microsoft A.I. predicts that most white-collar work will “be fully automated by A.I. within the next 12 to 18 months. What's an employee to do? Licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson has some practical advice on meeting the challenge of A.I. in the workplace on this edition of "Real Answers."

It's every parent's worst nightmare: Losing a child.   On this edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson talks about navigating the grieving process, as well as how to best help others through it.

Easter celebrates christ's resurrection, and it can also be a perfect time to resurrecting broken relationships. so says licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson on this edition of "Real Answers," offering practical advice on how to get the ball rolling.

Though it's not even spring yet, it's not too early to begin planning out how your children will be spending their days this summer - ideally a healthy mix of fun and quality learning time. On this edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson offers practical tips to plan out summer activities that'll help kids have plenty of summer fun while still learning and...

Few subjects are more divisive - or more challenging to talk about with your children - than war. In this edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson offers practical advice on how to approach this very timely topic with practical and biblical wisdom.

There's no denying the fast-growing impact of "AI" - Artificial Intelligence - on many aspects of daily life…and not all of that impact is good. Licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson has some thoughts on making sure AI doesn’t get the best of you or your family.

Parents needing to spend time with their children after their children get married to somebody else...and adult children should be mindful of that need. That's the topic on this edition of "Real Answers" with licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson.

Avoiding media-driven anxiety and depression. That’s the timely topic on this edition of “Real Answers”, as licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson offers up practical advice on not letting the overwhelming nature of today’s 24/7 media get the best of you.

Making New Year's resolutions is easy. Keeping them? Not so much. On this bonus edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson uncorks some practical advice to keep things on track. 

With Christmas often comes an ever-growing collection of nostalgic items that can easily overrun a house and take control. On this episode of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson giftwraps some practical advice to keep things from getting out of hand.  

In this episode of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson discusses the wisdom of churches in underserved areas not viewing each other as rivals, but instead pooling their resources to better provide for the spiritual needs of their congregations.

In this edition of Real Answers, licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson helps you get a jump on avoiding stress during the upcoming holiday season through a combination of planning and proper priorities..

In this edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson relates his personal experience living in Jamaica doing missionary work, and shares advice on how American Christians should approach helping storm victims, even in what is increasingly an "America First" environment.

In Part 2 of a special two-part "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson continues an in-depth look at the aftermath of the assassination of prominent conservative Christian voice Charlie Kirk - focusing here on the unique evangelistic opportunity this powerful American "cultural moment" has unleashed...and how Christians should be prepared for it.

With a terrible tragedy comes a tremendous opportunity. In Part 1 of a special two-part "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson unpacks the tragedy - the assassination of prominent conservative Christian voice Charlie Kirk - and the unique evangelistic opportunity this powerful American "cultural moment" has unleashed.

As believers, how are we supposed to cope with the grief of unexpected loss? That's the challenging topic on this edition of “Real Answers” with licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson. He provides insights and practical Biblical advice for those who are grieving, as well as those who want to best help them.  

In this "Best of" re-broadcast of a Real Answers program which originally aired December 4th, 2024, licensed counselor Christopher Anderson explores the crucial links between our mental and spiritual health, and offers sound biblical counsel on maintaining proper balance.