The Truth Over Trend Podcast

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CALLED OBSESSED?  ARE YOU SOMEONE WHO IS EXCESSIVELY PREOCCUPIED WITH A SINGLE EMOTION OR TOPIC?  IF SO, IS THAT TYPE OF THINKING ALWAYS A PROBLEM? TUNE IN TO THIS WEEK'S BROADCAST OF "THAT GUY'S MOM" AND FIND OUT ABOUT THE MOST OBSESSIVE PERSON WHO EVER  WALKED THE EARTH.  HEAR WHAT MADE HIM TICK AND FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BECOME A MORE OBSESSED PERSON--IN A GOOD WAY-- WHERE YOUR LIFE AND OTHERS AROUND YOU WILL BE THE BETTER BECAUSE OF YOUR NEW OBSESSION.

If you love surprises than you will not want to miss  this week's episode of "That Guy's MOM."   Our surprise guest is none other than "That Guy" himself--Matt Maher.  Listen in as Matt shares with us some harsh realities of prison life.  Learn of some of the deep issues he has grappled with since being incarcerated.  Hear his heartache for the victim's family and the various ways he has found to keep himself busy in a rowdy and  chaotic environment.  It is our prayer that when you are done listening, you will see that it is possible to gain peace in a storm --regardless of your circumstances.

What can be more important than Time Magazine's "Most Influential People" list or Barbara Walter's top ten "Most Fascinating People?"  Well for those of us who are involved in the Matt Maher Story team, we think it is our list of blessings who have walked along side us in unexpected ways through this prison journey of grace.  And it all began with an intimate, forgiving and caring God who has provided so many of you to carry, uplift, and encourage Matt and his family.  January 7th completes Matt's third year of incarceration and God has been there every step of the way transforming a heap of ashes from this tragedy into a beautiful mound of blessings as many of you became the very hands and feet of Christ in encouragement, prayers, and useful tasks that needed to be tackled to spread this story in order to prevent future tragedies like the one Matt caused..  We thank each and everyone of our listeners and pray that you are blessed abundantly through this New Year.

WHEN THE ENTIRE WORLD IS ROCKED BY MADNESS AND LIFE VEERS TERRIBLY OUT OF CONTROL--HOW DOES ONE RECOVER?  WHEN SOMETHING UNFATHOMABLE HAPPENS IN YOUR LIFE AND EVERYTHING CHANGES--HOW DOES ONE REGAIN THEIR FOOTING?  YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE OF "THAT GUY'S MOM" AS SHE SPEAKS WITH A YOUTH LEADER, MICHELLE, WHO WAS RAPED AS A TEENAGER LEAVING AN AMUSEMENT PARK AND THEN SPIRALED INTO A LIFE OF LOW SELF-ESTEEM, ANGER,  FEAR, AND A HOST OF  UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEN.  LISTEN HOW SHE NOT ONLY FOUND HER WAY BACK TO GOD BUT HOW HER AWFUL TRAGEDY GAVE HER THE OPPORTUNITY TO REPRESENT GOD TO A LOST AND HURTING WORLD.  A MESSAGE OF HOPE TO THE HOPELESS!

If God has given the birds of the air a honing instinct that makes it possible for them to migrate to safety during various seasons, wouldn't it make sense that we were created with a heavenly GPS system in our hearts that points to God?  Ecclesiastes 3:11 says, "Eternity has been written in our hearts."  Today's show Pastor Scott and Andrea will discuss the thin veil that exists between heaven and earth and how prayer, fasting, and study of the Word of God will give us power to know God in a more intimate way.  You also won't want to miss our special guest, Cindy Harvey, who flew across the country to visit and talk with us regarding the importance of God's people to pray and fast.  Cindy is the faithful organizer of our weekly prayer and fasting event, "Storming the Gates of Heaven for the Tier 7 beyond," that has impacted the lives of so many inmates.

On October 30th, the Northeast region of the country was hit with an unprecedented storm which left devastation up and down the entire New York, New Jersey shore line. Numerous homes were washed away, power outages are still an issue, and some faced the most ultimate of all tragedies in the loss of a loved one's life.   Pastor Scott and Andrea discuss this defining moment in their state's history and offer hope and encouragement to those that were hit most severely by this storm.

This is a powerful interview with Chris Cope, a former heroin addict.  Listen to how Chris's journey brought him to the door of death several times and how his broken road led him with no where to look but up.  Be inspired on this two-part interview with a Chris, as he shares how surrendering to God turned his entire life around and how "beauty was made from ashes."  He is now a beaming husband, proud father, and successful captain of a fishing vessel.  If you are facing trials in your life, tune in and be encouraged that God is at work.

I hope you are blessed by Sean's eulogy written from prison for his mom and read by his brother at her funeral--faith abounds regardless of where you reside and Sean's words testify to that. Our prayer is that this will be heard by those in need of comfort during times of brokenness and grief and see God's mighty hand of love, grace and  faithfulness. Please continue to uplift Sean and his family during this time of great loss.

"THAT GUY'S MOM" USES THE PRINCIPLES OF NATURE TO ENCOURAGE US TO HOLD EACH OTHER UP THROUGH THE TRIALS OF LIFE.

"THAT GUY'S MOM" AND PASTOR SCOTT DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING YOUR MARRIAGE HEALTH.

"THAT GUY'S MOM" AND PASTOR SCOTT DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING YOUR MARRIAGE HEALTH

THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES WITH "THAT GUY'S MOM" AND SUE WUNDER THE MOTHER OF A SON WHO IS NOW A QUADRAPLEGIC. YOU ARE SURE TO FIND HOPE AND COMFORT IN HEARING HOW THIS FAMILY GAINED STREGTH THROUGH RELIANCE ON THEIR FAITH.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST IS THE MOTHER OF A QUADRAPLEGIC YOUNG MAN WHO BROKE HIS NECK DIVING INTO A SWIMMING POOL AT AGE 16.  LISTEN IN ON HOW THIS FAMILY COPES WITH ALL THE UPS AND DOWNS OF LIVING WITH A HANDICAPPED CHILD.

THIS WEEK THE MOTHER OF A SUICIDE VICTIM CONTINUES HER DISCUSSION WITH "THAT GUY'S MOM."   YOU WON'T WANT TO  MISS THIS EYE-OPENING SHOW ON HOW ONE MOTHER IS USING HER PAIN TO COMFORT THOSE IN THE THRONGS OF GRIEF AND  THE STRATEGIES SHE PRESENTS TO PREVENT FUTURE SUICIDES.

“That's Guy's Mom” has a compelling interview with a mother whose son committed suicide. It is a must listen program as suicide is the 10^th leading cause of death. Learn about the warning signs and ways to assist those who have suffered silently with the hurt and pain of losing a loved one to suicide.

"That Guy's Mom" discusses the recent article "What's Wrong with the Teenage MInd."  The show hones in on parental strategies to keep the lines of communication open in this techno gadget-filled culture.

THAT GUY'S MOM DISCUSSES WHY THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ARE DOWNPLAYED IN OUR CULTURE.  ALCOHOL IS A MULTIBILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY THAT ODDLY  GETS A SOCIETAL PASS EVEN THOUGH HEAVY DRINKING IS THE  THIRD LEADING CAUSE OF  PREVENTABLE DEATHS.  A MUST LISTEN FOR PARENTS OF TEENS!

Looking back on tragedy or trials, we can often look back and get caught up in the "If Only's"

God is in the details and we can trust that He is still in control and sovereign.

Be Blessed!