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Conversations with GeoffConversations with Geoff with special guest Chelsea SheffieldWelcome to Conversations with Geoff, where we bring you the most inspiring people to help you navigate your way through life. And today, we are honored to have the amazing Chelsea Sheffield, The Lifegiver Coach, with us!
Chelsea has had an incredible journey, with over 23 years of experience in public education and ministry leadership. She started her journey in spoken word under the artist name Blessings and performed poetry and songs at multiple venues across the country. She then launched a radio show called DevoDish, which has been broadcasting every Saturday at 10am CST on Facebook Live...2023-03-2835 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastSeason 7 Opener: Reconnect with What Matters MostThe Lifegiver Podcast is back! (And this time with a co-host!) Corie Weathers and Sarah Foster, First Responder Spouse and frequent guest to Lifegiver, sit down and discuss the heart behind Season 7: Reconnect. Join them as they unpack what a front porch conversation looks like, the meaning behind the album cover, and putting social media in it’s place.
We are taking a break from social media, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find us!
Song Credits: “By Your Side” Written by Justin Prins
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The Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E26: Finale Breathing Life Back into YOU.What a year. Didn't we say that about 2020? Here we are ending 2021 and some of us are still feeling like we are crawling along. After a year of deployment, reintegration, some tough circumstances, and the world opening back up, I really had to take a look at whether I had enough "life" in me to truly breathe life into others. The more I traveled, the more I realized so many other service families were feeling the same. In fact, very few could tell me what "self-care" actually looked like for them (if they had time to do it).
So...2021-12-041h 07
The Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E27 Caregiver & Didn‘t Know itDid you know that many spouses are considered caregivers and don't know it? I'm sure you are feeling it and maybe you just needed a name for it. Whether you are taking care of the medical and physical needs of those around you or just feeling the weight of this life on. your shoulders, this episode is important.
November is National Caregiver's Month, so Conwell Smith and Deidre Blascyk from the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, join me to share some of the surprising findings they found on military spouses and the impact of the military lifestyle...2021-11-1557 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E27 FR Series, Friends Make All The DifferenceIn this episode, Sarah sits down with good friend and fellow LEO spouse Shauna for an authentic conversation on what it is really like to do life with a chaotic first responder schedule. Shauna shares how she and her husband navigate anniversaries and childrens' schedules while she also juggles a full-time job. Most important, Sarah and Shauna discuss the power of friendship and how even long-distance friends who understand can make all the difference.
Catch the entire series here, including previous first responder content: https://www.life-giver.org/the-first-responder-series-with-sarah-foster/
Looking for a clinician that understands y...2021-11-0157 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E26: FR Series Sarah & KennySarah Foster, host of the FR Series sits down with her husband to talk about what led him to join law enforcement, drives him to be his best for his teammates, and whether she forced him into homesteading. You might catch their dog Bullet in the background! Listen in as the couple talks about the pros and cons of the lifestyle and hopefully encourages more open conversations with your spouse.
Catch the entire series here, including previous first responder content: https://www.life-giver.org/the-first-responder-series-with-sarah-foster/
Looking for a clinician that understands your lifestyle! Search the Life...2021-10-1848 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E25 FR Series- So You‘re New HereSarah Foster, SWAT wife, joins the podcast with her positivity and humor to share lifegiving content to first responder marriages. Military, this one is for you, too! We have so much we can learn from each other.
In this episode, Sarah goes back to the beginning to share what she wish she would have known when her service life first started.
Catch the entire series here, including previous first responder content: https://www.life-giver.org/the-first-responder-series-with-sarah-foster/
Looking for a clinician that understands your lifestyle! Search the Lifegiver Directory: www.lifegiverdirectory.com
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The Corie Weathers PodcastS6 Ep24 Introducing Sarah FosterIntroducing the latest series- the First Responder Series!! Sarah Foster, SWAT wife, joins the podcast with her positivity and humor to share lifegiving content to first responder marriages. Military, this one is for you, too! We have so much we can learn from each other.
WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/z7Ckvc1dEMA
Catch the entire series here, including previous first responder content: https://www.life-giver.org/the-first-responder-series-with-sarah-foster/
Looking for a clinician that understands your lifestyle! Search the Lifegiver Directory: www.lifegiverdirectory.com
Check out www.lif...2021-09-2250 min
Lifegiver CentralPag Rumesbak si God - Bishop Manny SantiagoOur podcast is here!
Tune in and listen to the preaching of Bishop Manny Santiago thru Spotify!
May our faith be strengthened to just hold on to God’s promises whenever we feel tired and exhausted from all the challenges present in our life. Hear how God wants you to cling onto Him amidst all the sufferings.
Listen to our podcast today!2021-08-1854 min
Lifegiver CentralHuman Sufferings - Bishop Manny SantiagoHuman sufferings are inevitable so are our ability to receive strength and increasing faith from God. We fix our eyes, not to our problems and sufferings but to the One Who is greatly sovereign.2021-08-1854 min
Lifegiver CentralThe Value of Honoring Your Promise - Ps. Gary GalvezAre you like the Gibeonites who was desperate and took the risk to deceive the Israelites just to be saved?
Or are you like Joshua and the Israelites who did not consult God and disobeyed His instructions, therefore was put in a difficult situation yet have no choice but to keep their oath?
Whatever your circumstances are, there will be great results for those who do whatever it takes to be on God’s side. Seize every opportunity to serve Him and receive the promise of blessing and salvation for you and your household.2021-08-1854 min
Lifegiver CentralLegacy - Bishop Manny SantiagoWhat legacy do we want our absence to be filled with? As a Christian, what is the greatest legacy we can start to build today?
Everyone of us must start to think of the legacy we wanted to leave behind. A legacy that has eternal impact which will carry on for generations.
When we talk about legacy, we can refer to the life of King David. His great obedience, love and sacrifice for the the Lord was the greatest things he left behind, that generations after him continuously benefited. The Lord continuously remembered David, even 300...2021-08-1853 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E23 Restoration in Relationships, Part 3Today’s episode is part of a three part series on Restoration. In this series, Corie will unpack God’s design for restoration in relationships especially your marriage.
Recorded at a faith-based event in Oregon, Corie shares how your marriage can move past hurt and into a more intimate and forgiving place. While the Lifegiver Podcast is not necessarily a faith based podcast, it is a place for honest conversation and we believe that conversation often needs to address the deeper questions of spirituality and deeper healing for the soul.
2021-08-1643 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E22 Restoration in Relationships, Pt 2Today’s episode is part of a three part series on Restoration. In this series, Corie will unpack God’s design for restoration in relationships especially your marriage.
Recorded at a faith-based event in Oregon, Corie shares how your marriage can move past hurt and into a more intimate and forgiving place. While the Lifegiver Podcast is not necessarily a faith based podcast, it is a place for honest conversation and we believe that conversation often needs to address the deeper questions of spirituality and deeper healing for the soul.
If...2021-08-0951 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E21 Restoration in Relationships, Pt 1Today’s episode is part of a three part series on Restoration. In this series, Corie will unpack God’s design for restoration in relationships especially your marriage.
Recorded at a faith-based event in Oregon, Corie shares how your marriage can move past hurt and into a more intimate and forgiving place. While the Lifegiver Podcast is not necessarily a faith based podcast, it is a place for honest conversation and we believe that conversation often needs to address the deeper questions of spirituality and deeper healing for the soul.
Here is a view of Maslo...2021-08-0346 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E21 Restoration in Relationships, Pt 1Today’s episode is part of a three part series on Restoration. In this series, Corie will unpack God’s design for restoration in relationships especially your marriage.
Recorded at a faith-based event in Oregon, Corie shares how your marriage can move past hurt and into a more intimate and forgiving place. While the Lifegiver Podcast is not necessarily a faith based podcast, it is a place for honest conversation and we believe that conversation often needs to address the deeper questions of spirituality and deeper healing for the soul.
Here is a view of Maslo...2021-08-0249 min
Lifegiver CentralAng Pilay, Ang Hari at Ang Mesa - Bishop Manny SantiagoWe are on Spotify!
You can now hear the Word of God through this amazing app! Ready yourself as you hear once again the preaching of Bishop Manny Santiago about The Lame, The King and The Table. Indeed, as you hear the Word, you can say, “The Comeback is Greater than the Setback”!
Listen to our podcast!2021-07-2852 min
The Thoughts of One Truly LovedThe LifegiverThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://thethoughtsofonetrulyloved.wordpress.com/2020/04/12/the-lifegiver/2021-07-2400 min
Lifegiver CentralGod's Final Truth About His Coming - Ps. Jamey Santiago-ManualThere are countless people who bring great changes to the world in every generation. Most of them have humble beginnings but it did not stop them from pursuing the result that benefited the lives of many people.
And, we can be a part of it too.
Let us discover GOD’S FINAL TRUTH ABOUT HIS COMING with Ps. Jamey Santiago Manual.2021-07-1440 min
Lifegiver CentralSalt & Light - Ps. Mitchelle SantiagoWe are in this generation who loves joining the trend.
So be up-to-date by listening to our latest episode on Spotify Podcast anywhere, anytime.
This episode will make you understand better what are the things that you are capable of. You have a purpose and that is to be this world’s SALT and LIGHT.
To be a world-changer is the current mainstream, do not be left-behind!2021-07-1447 min
Lifegiver CentralResbaKuna - Ps. Lovely Santiago-GoGet spiritually vaccinated today and safeguard ourselves from the deadly sins and diseases that the enemy is throwing at us. Today we will learn our VacSINS and how to use it to shield our souls from all the works of the enemy.
Stay with us until the end of the podcast and let us all together be Spiritually VacSINnated!2021-06-291h 04
Lifegiver CentralMethuselah - Bishop Manny SantiagoScrolling through the different social media platforms, it is very evident that everyone is busy appreciating and greeting their fathers.
Be it a biological father, spiritual father or anyone who stood and fulfilled the role of a father in their lives.
That is why, this Sunday, we are also giving our highest honor to our fathers!
As we celebrate this special day, Lifegiver Family, watch with us as Bishop Manny shed light on the astonishing results of Methuselah’s life.2021-06-2444 min
Lifegiver CentralDouble Portion From Submission - Bishop Manny SantiagoThis week we are honoring our great heroes as we celebrate our country's 123 years of independence. Let us be excited as we listen to another captivating story of unfailing love of our Lord Jesus Christ - the Hero of All Nations.
Come and join us together with your family and friends and experience God's breakthrough in our lives.2021-06-1745 min
Lifegiver CentralThe Power and Effectivity of Listening and Doing - Bishop Manny SantiagoWe ended our powerful series last month where everyone received an outpouring and learned the importance of living in the Spirit.
I know you are excited for what awaits us next! As we are at the half of 2021, let’s look forward to the word that will continuously pierce us and lead us to changed lives.
This coming Sunday, prepare your ears as Bishop Manny Santiago will share to us, “The Power and Effectivity of Listening.” Ready your hearts on this life-changing word!2021-06-1752 min
Off the LineNori Uy is Off the Line | Episode 5 with Bp Manny and Mitchelle SantiagoThis pandemic has brought more harm than good. So far. Specially to churches. Limited to no church activity. Folks had to make do with online services. Are you one of those struggling in your handling your ministry in these times? Get those earphones ready and learn from Lifegiver's Head Pastor, Manny Santiago, and Lifegiver's Worship Pastor, Mitchelle Santiago. 2021-04-2829 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E12: Communication Part 2The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their military marriage strong through a season apart - as well as tips for how you can do the same.
Tools and concepts discussed during the series apply to all types of military-initiated separations; from deployments and trainings, to geo-bachelor tours, unaccompanied tours, and even third shift schedules.
Communication is the top issue couples ask for help with. We all have different types o...2021-03-2340 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E11: CommunicationThe USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their military marriage strong through a season apart - as well as tips for how you can do the same.
Tools and concepts discussed during the series apply to all types of military-initiated separations; from deployments and trainings, to geo-bachelor tours, unaccompanied tours, and even third shift schedules.
Communication is the top issue couples ask for help with. We all have different types o...2021-03-1346 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E10: Intimacy Pt 2The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their military marriage strong through a season apart - as well as tips for how you can do the same.
Tools and concepts discussed during the series apply to all types of military-initiated separations; from deployments and trainings, to geo-bachelor tours, unaccompanied tours, and even third shift schedules.
Intimacy is a HUGE topic, especially for service couples. In this episode, Matt and I a...2021-02-1539 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E9: Intimacy Pt 1The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their military marriage strong through a season apart - as well as tips for how you can do the same.
Tools and concepts discussed during the series apply to all types of military-initiated separations; from deployments and trainings, to geo-bachelor tours, unaccompanied tours, and even third shift schedules.
Intimacy is a HUGE topic, especially for service couples. In this episode, Matt and I a...2021-02-1443 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E8 Parenting as a United Front Pt 2The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their military marriage strong through a season apart - as well as tips for how you can do the same.
Tools and concepts discussed during the series apply to all types of military-initiated separations; from deployments and trainings, to geo-bachelor tours, unaccompanied tours, and even third shift schedules.
This episode answers some of your biggest questions about parenting- especially while apart. Regardless of w...2021-02-1459 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E7 Parenting as a United FrontThe USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their military marriage strong through a season apart - as well as tips for how you can do the same.
Tools and concepts discussed during the series apply to all types of military-initiated separations; from deployments and trainings, to geo-bachelor tours, unaccompanied tours, and even third shift schedules.
This episode answers some of your biggest questions about parenting- especially while apart. Regardless of w...2021-02-1455 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E6 Holidays Apart Pt 2The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their military marriage strong through a season apart - as well as tips for how you can do the same.
Tools and concepts discussed during the series apply to all types of military-initiated separations; from deployments and trainings, to geo-bachelor tours, unaccompanied tours, and even third shift schedules.
This episode covers how you as a couple can stay connected and on the same...2021-02-141h 00The Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E5: Holidays ApartThe USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their military marriage strong through a season apart - as well as tips for how you can do the same.
Tools and concepts discussed during the series apply to all types of military-initiated separations; from deployments and trainings, to geo-bachelor tours, unaccompanied tours, and even third shift schedules.
This episode covers how you as a couple can stay connected and on the same...2021-02-131h 00The Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E4: Ripping the Band-Aid Pt2The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their military marriage strong through a season apart - as well as tips for how you can do the same.
Tools and concepts discussed during the series apply to all types of military-initiated separations; from deployments and trainings, to geo-bachelor tours, unaccompanied tours, and even third shift schedules.
This episode talks about the feelings that come with having to say goodbye. Everyone knows i...2021-02-1047 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E3: Ripping the Band-Aid Pt 1The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their military marriage strong through a season apart - as well as tips for how you can do the same.
Tools and concepts discussed during the series apply to all types of military-initiated separations; from deployments and trainings, to geo-bachelor tours, unaccompanied tours, and even third shift schedules.
This episode talks about the feelings that come with having to say goodbye. Everyone knows i...2021-02-101h 00
The Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E2: The Tension Before You Go- Pt 2The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their military marriage strong through a season apart - as well as tips for how you can do the same.
Tools and concepts discussed during the series apply to all types of military-initiated separations; from deployments and trainings, to geo-bachelor tours, unaccompanied tours, and even third shift schedules.
This episode is Part 2 of The Tension Before You Go- So many couples struggle with...2021-02-1053 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastS6 E1: The Tension Before You Go- Pt 1The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their military marriage strong through a season apart - as well as tips for how you can do the same.
Tools and concepts discussed during the series apply to all types of military-initiated separations; from deployments and trainings, to geo-bachelor tours, unaccompanied tours, and even third shift schedules.
This episode is Part 1 of The Tension Before You Go- So many couples struggle with...2021-02-1058 min
Change Your Point Of ViewHST021: The Lifegiver Podcast - With Corie WeathersCorie Weathers, licensed professional counselor (LPC), is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage. Corie has focused her career for the last 15 years as a counselor specializing in marriage, divorce, women's issues, PTSD, and substance abuse.
In 2015, Corie was named the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® where she advocated for mental health issues and served as a media correspondent writing online and print publications, consulting for command teams, and speaking to groups on issues like PTSD, grief, and marriage. She traveled to Turkey, I...2021-02-021h 02
You’re the WorstTrivia part 1Forgive the sound quality! No microphone in a chemist lab.... guest host Superfan Lifegiver!2021-01-3145 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastS5 FINALE: Know When to Hold'em, Know When to Fold'emHow do you decide when to hold steadfast and persevere? When to walk away? When to run away? Life is a gamble, a risk. We do everything we can to make good, right decisions with what we have in the moment. Yet the hardest thing to do is walking away and saying "no". It feels like too big of a risk. Yet, this year has gotten too big for all of us- asking us to make a choice. You can't do it all and neither can I. Listen in for updates on how 2020 affected me and what I am doing wi...2020-12-1450 min
DC PodcastMusic The Lifegiver 🎶Nee Paartha Vizhigal2020-12-0200 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastS5 E21 A CURE to the Cough: The Weinberger MethodWhat if I told you I found the cure for the common cough? Well, it actually wasn’t me, but after our son fought an “Asthmatic cough” for four years we finally came across Dr. Weinberger and the “Habit Cough”. Joining me for this episode is Dennis Buettner, a Cough Research Director for Dr. Miles Weinberger, MD. and a veteran that works with NASA.
Dennis’s daughter Bethany went through the same thing our son did- coughing up to 5,000 times a day with no answers. Like many of you out there who are trying to find answers, both...2020-11-231h 03
The Corie Weathers PodcastS5 E20 The Fear of Transition: Derek Abbey Pt 2Derek Abbey, PhD joins me again! I enjoyed my last conversation so much with Derek, I invited him back to share his research on transitioning into the veteran space. Derek says that there are important stages we should all go through in order to help us mature as well-functioning adults. The military sets the perfect conditions by providing almost everything we need as adults. It provides community, a way to progress through rank and accomplishment, and makes many of our decisions for us.
Although the military “saved his life”, Derek shares what he has learned from he...2020-11-0958 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS5 E19 Legacy with Derek Abbey, Project RecoverDerek Abbey, PhD is a retired Marine and CEO of Project Recover joins me for a fascinating interview where we talk about the importance of leaving a legacy and how Project Recover is healing families’ stories.
Project Recover, an international nonprofit that uses the latest in science, technology and archival research, with a mission to find and repatriate the remains of fallen American troops.
Derek Abbey says there are 82,000 Americans in uniform missing in the world today. Around 7,000 of those are from the Korean War, with another 1,600 missing from Vietnam and South...2020-10-2648 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastBONUS: Anthony O'Neal College & COVIDIt's a BONUS episode of The Lifegiver Podcast! We knew wrapping up the parenting series would not be complete without talking about our youth and college age kids. There is a lot of anxiety on returning to college during COVID season and that is on top of the stress families already have about paying for college!
Anthony O'Neal, author, speaker, and Dave Ramsey Personality joins us to talk about how right now could be one of the best times to go back to college debt-free. Anthony wrote the best-selling book, "Destroy Your Student Loan Debt" and travels the...2020-10-0529 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastS5 E17 Parenting Series: Corie Talks Raising TeensIt is the end of the Parenting Series on the Lifegiver Podcast! There have been so many wonderful guests during this season and Corie wraps it up with an episode about raising teens. Reflecting on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Corie explains how you can help your child through the difficulty of establishing better routines in the chaos of COVID and school as well as how helping them find their place of belonging can mean everything.
Here is the Awareness Wheel, created by Couples communication that is referenced in this episode.
Listen to...2020-09-2858 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastS5 Ep16 Parenting Series: Even the Bravest Kids Need a KnightSleep issues and separation anxiety are a real thing for so many parents. With today's anxiety and fear during COVID and back to school criteria, children's fears can manifest at night leaving you frustrated, exhausted and hopeless. Without a good night's sleep, you and your children will struggle to function. In this episode, I talk with Colleen, a dedicated spouse of a veteran and mom of three boys with a master’s degree in psychology. After years of sleep deprivation and exhaustion with her own son, Colleen was inspired to write her first book about a magical knight- a bear...2020-09-1448 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastS5 Ep15 Parenting Series: ’ESTEEM’ with Tommy Black“Few things are as difficult for parents as watching their kids struggle. It's especially hard not knowing how to help them!”
Now more than ever, mental health and behavioral issues are climbing which can be pretty scary as a parent. Many military and first responder families take the leap to get help from their child only to have to move or start over. Do you ever feel like you are wasting precious time waiting for all of them to communicate and start making progress? How many times has your child acted out on a weekend and you wish...2020-08-3154 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastS5 Ep 14 Parenting Series: COVID & Public SchoolWhat kind of relationship do you have with the public school system? Does it give you anxiety? Do you feel like you are always trying to advocate for your child- especially if you relocate a lot? What if we could all work together (better) just a little bit more? What if (like any other relationship) we listened more and built a relationship of understanding?
I invited Dr. Keith Mispagel, superintendent of Fort Leavenworth School District 207 to the podcast. He has a doctorate in military child transition and studied what kids need to be resilient and thrive academically. Even...2020-08-1751 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastS5 E13 Parenting Series: Back to school & COVIDAre you struggling with making a decision about whether your kids should go back to school with COVID numbers still climbing? This is possibly one of the most stressful decisions our culture of parents have ever had to make. If your kids have been in private or public school settings pre-COVID, how do you decide whether they go back when there are reports of children dying? In this Lifegiver LIVE, we talk about the questions I’m hearing in my sessions as well as questions you’ve submitted. We talk about
How to talk with your kids about this dec...2020-08-031h 00
The Corie Weathers PodcastS5 Ep 12 The PROS & CONS of How The Job Changes UsI couldn't be more excited to have Sarah back with me for another episode of the podcast. Sarah joined me last season for the round table discussion and again on our faith based episode of Where is God in the Dark Places. Sarah is married to a SWAT officer and she shares some of what she wishes she would have known in her early days as a newly married LEO wife. Any job can "change you" and the service profession can definitely have an impact on a person's way of handling life, kids, other people, and even our marriage. Bu...2020-07-1558 min
Enforcing Purpose With Lisa SchwarzLifegiverGod has designed each of us to be “Life Givers.” Listen to this Mother’s Day message where Lisa encourages everyone to recognize the importance of being filled by the life of Christ to the point of overflowing onto the lives of those around you. Whether you are a mother or not, this message will speak to you on the power of carrying life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0645 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS5E11: Soul Recovery- Brian Flanery from ReBootI have been a long time fan of Reboot Recovery-
"REBOOT helps people overcome trauma through faith-based programs. Our courses, training and online community are open to anyone connected to military or first responders. If the same old therapy or medication has left you feeling hopeless, you've come to the right place. At REBOOT, we’re overcoming trauma together and can't wait for you to join us."
In this episode, Bryan Flanery a veteran who struggles with TBI, shares his story of trauma, faith, and how the genuine relationships of those behind Reboot changed his li...2020-06-301h 02
The Corie Weathers PodcastS5E10: Tips & Perspective from a NG Spouse (Cierra)My good friend Cierra joins the podcast to talk about her experiences as a National Guard spouse. We so often hear about the challenges of National Guard families- that they don't have access to the programming active duty families have and that living in the civilian community can be isolating. So in this interview, Cierra shares her experience of deployment while living in the civilian community and the challenges National Guard life brings into their marriage. National Guard and Reserves are now deploying just as much as active duty and Cierra gives fantastic tips on how she has learned to...2020-06-1558 min
Unbound City ChurchUNYT: USAPANG CONTENT - Music and LyricsSa tambay na ito, we talked about how our musically gifted friends create their contents online.
special guests:
Ps. Lee and Anne Precilla - Risenlife church
Ps. Shobe Santiago - Lifegiver church2020-05-311h 50
The Corie Weathers PodcastS5E9: Loss & Love Again with Mary-Anne Rubado KlineLoss can be a terribly difficult thing to talk about- especially when we exist in a lifestyle where it is both a fear and reality. We need to be able to talk about it and learn from those who have gone through it and found happiness again. In this Memorial Day special, Mary-Ann Rubado Kline joins the podcast to share the loss of her first husband, Charlie, during their first deployment while stationed in Colorado. She is now married to Jeremiah, a veteran and first responder. I ask her tough questions about what it is like to love again, h...2020-05-261h 03
The Corie Weathers PodcastS5E8: Kellie Artis with Moving the MILLIE WayIt is PCS (Permanent Change of Station) Season and if you listened to season 4 of Lifegiver, you know I struggle when it is time to uproot! MILLIE has been growing over the years in their efforts to make it easier for you to transition, and I need a whole lot of that! In this episode, Kellie Artis joins me to share not only how MILLIE can connect you to other service families in your new location, but how you can be fully prepared in finding housing, handling logistics, and more. We even talk about the emotional and psychological impact of...2020-05-1554 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastS5E7: Milkids, The Voluntold Force- with Becky Porter (MCEC)When you are a parent, you will do anything for your child(ren). As a military family that moves a lot, a lot of thought and stress goes into making sure your child has everything they need to succeed. Especially when you volunteered for this lifestyle and they were born into it. In this episode, I invite Becky Porter, CEO of Military Child Education Coalition to share what they are doing to make all of this easier for military parents and educators.
If you are a first responder family, this episode is still for you! Listen in to the...2020-04-2951 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastS5E6: Late Night Lifegiver: Matt and Corie Review Mr. Rogers MovieJoin Matt and Corie Weathers for a special "Late Night with Lifegiver"- an impromptu sit down after watching "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" with Tom Hanks.
This movie was so touching, Matt and Corie had to sit down to talk about it. Other things mentioned:
Benjamin Zander Tedtalk: "The Transformative Power of Classical Music"
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The Corie Weathers PodcastS5E5: You Are What You Believe with Dr. Kendra LoweDr. Kendra Lowe knows the challenges service members face as she is a Veteran herself. When she switched to the civilian life Dr. Kendra was surprised to note that she experienced just as much stress as a spouse as she experienced while in the service.
"The concepts and perspectives derived from Dr. Lowe’s decade-long research, aims to provide command teams with an operational approach to combat the mission degrading effects of military spouse stress."
There is stress for spouse and it's significant. We know that. But what now?
Her book answers that questi...2020-04-0156 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastBonus: Lifegiver LIVE Coronavirus Forcing Families into HomeschoolTo the surprise of, well, everyone... kids who were in public schools are now at home facing a homeschool-like situation. Parents are now scrambling trying to balance remote work, parenting, quarantines, and now overseeing their child's education. If you are feeling overwhelmed, Jennifer Hamrick has words of encouragement for you. You can love your child and be a fantastic parent and still be very unhappy with this new situation. Listen in as Jennifer shares great tips for how to manage a house full of kids and still have time for you.
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The Corie Weathers PodcastBonus: Lifegiver LIVE Matt Interviews Army Chaplains on Sustaining Care & CommunityMatt interviews two US Army Chaplains about how they are creatively sustaining community and care using social media and other platforms. With the introduction of the Coronavirus, ministry teams and churches are looking to find new ways to care for each other, embrace the newest generations, and connect online rather than face to face.
2020-03-2059 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastLifegiver Live: Coronavirus Bonus Episode 1Matt and I do our first live streaming episode where we talk about the impact of the virus on our community. We specifically talk about how to handle the tension of being quarantined in your home 24/7 with your spouse and children. For our community, couples are often not used to being around each other all the time or as FR families are now facing long hours with an invisible enemy. Listen in for tips to navigate your conversations. Here are a couple of resources we mention:
Interested in subscribing to the Life...2020-03-1854 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastS5E4: What's on the Backburner?Join us as we take a moment to assess how we as service families are doing and what we can do to influence the change we need in our own lives.
The Blue Star Families survey results were recently released and, not surprisingly, it was noted that we are struggling in several key areas. Listen in as Corie unpacks these and provides tips on how to ask for what you need.
If you are a spouse and feel relegated to the back burner, we understand. We know that it's often where we have to go... m...2020-03-1550 min
Answering the Call - First Responders PodcastAnswering the Call - The First Responder Podcast: Episode 23. - Emotional HealthUp Close and Personal with Jersey Ed & The Podfather
It’s “just the guys” on Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast tonight! We go in-depth and up close and personal to learn more about our fearless leaders.
Jersey Ed’s Podcast Pick of the Week:
The Lifegiver Podcast for Service Marriages is hosted by Corie Weathers, a Clinical Military and First Responder Consultant. Corie started off her career as a licensed professional counselor serving families behind confidential doors. After a few years of working with service families, she found common themes that she wanted to address on a much bigge...2020-03-1332 min
Advice Not GivenExtended Family Relationships + Parenting | Actual Advice Guest Corie Weathers, LPCDealing with and loving extended family members and parenting can be challenging. Give yourself the same grace and benefit of the doubt you’d give your best friend. Mentions:Parent or Friend?Play the long gameTristen WatsonEmoji your people in your phoneSacred Spaces (Corie’s book) Corie’s podcast interview with Kim Weathers (her mother in law)InDependent Wellness Summit 2020Actual Advice Guest:Corie Weathers, LPC2015 AFI Military Spouse of the Year, & Author.Website: corieweathers.com All social media: @CorieLPC.Schedule your next s...2020-02-1147 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastSeason 5 Premier: Timing and TactWelcome to Season 5! I can't believe we are starting another year of the Lifegiver Podcast. This is the Season Premier where I update you on all that is happening with Lifegiver- including the new Lifegiver TEAM! A special welcome to Jennifer Hamrick and Lisa Walters for their help in making the Lifegiver Newsletter an AMAZING resource for all of you. (Hint: Catch my interview with Jennifer in the first season of Lifegiver!).
If you haven't signed up for the Newsletter, make sure you do!!
In this episode we are talking about the importance of Timing and...2020-02-0147 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastSeeking Counseling: Everything You Need to KnowGet ready to take some notes!! This episode is LONG overdue and chock full of so much information. I get asked weekly, "How do I find a clinician?" "What do I search for?" "How will I know if they are a good fit?" For years I dug into Psychology Profiles and even websites looking for clinicians that were not only competent, but understood the service lifestyle. This year, I launched the Lifegiver Clinician Directory- the first ever searchable directory and database of clinicians that have a passion to serve you and some of them are even first responders, spouses, and...2019-10-0455 min
Brookside ChurchThe Generous Lifegiver - Michael Brown - 8-18-19Ever notice how some of the happiest people you know are both unentitled and extremely generous? Michael Brown speaks on how to be extravagantly giving in life, love, and more in this week's message.2019-08-1939 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastForgiveness in Affair Recovery: God’s Design in MarriageIn this Sunday Special, we address the biggest faith question I get during affair recovery, which is how and when do I forgive? Of course this is a difficult question to answer depending on the damage that has been done. Join me as I walk with you through scripture that gives us a blueprint for forgiveness and hope for restoration. I address:
What is God's purpose and design for marriage
How and why the enemy wants to destroy your marriage
What Jesus says about when to forgive, and
How We are not called to repeatedly forgive without boundaries.
Su...2019-07-2248 min
Generations Church - Nanaimo, BCJesus the Lifegiver2019-06-0200 min
The Savvy Sauce55 Bridging the Gap Between Military and Civilian Families with Licensed Professional Counselor, Author, Podcaster, and 2015 Military Spouse of the Year, Corie Weathers55. Bridging the Gap Between Military and Civilian Families with Licensed Professional Counselor, Author, Podcaster, and 2015 Military Spouse of the Year, Corie Weathers
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Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”
Corie Weathers is a wife, mother, licensed professional counselor, speaker, consultant and author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage. In 2015, Corie was named the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® where she advocated for mental health issues and served as a media correspondent. Today, Corie continues to...2019-05-2747 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastSunday Special: Embrace Your StoryIt's time for the very first Lifegiver Sunday Special. I received feedback that some of you would like faith based content AND hearing from Matt- so this episode is the both of us giving a talk at our old stomping grounds where we first met- Gardner-Webb University. The sound on this one is a bit different because it was recorded in a different place and format, but I hope the message comes through in a way that will encourage your story.
Guess what- You can also WATCH this episode as well! Check it out here:
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The Corie Weathers PodcastS4 Ep1 How Are We REALLY Doing?Welcome to the season four premiere of the Lifegiver podcast!
I've returned from my winter sabbatical with new vision for this year and that includes great plans for season 4. When it all comes down to it, it's all about YOU.
In this first episode, I'll briefly share about my plans to make the podcast far more interactive in 2019 as well as talking about the results of a spouse survey I created that went viral. Almost 750 spouses told me how they are REALLY doing and it turns out...
We have lots to talk about.
I wasn't surp...2019-02-281h 03
Lifegiver: Marriage Podcast for Military & First RespondersBONUS: Heather Turner Lifegiver StoryWatch (or listen) NOW to my special interview with Heather Turner about the upcoming movie Indivisible that tells the story of her marriage to a US Army Chaplain, Darren. Heather and Darren vulnerably share their story of how deployment and reintegration almost cost them their marriage and how they found restoration and hope.
INDIVISIBLE stars Sarah Drew , Justin Bruening, and Jason George from Grey's Anatomy and opens in theaters Oct 26th, 2018.2018-09-1056 min
Help & HopeHope for the Service MarriageCorie Weathers, author of Sacred Spaces, My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage, transparently shares some of her own marriage struggles as a the wife of a military chaplain in this far reaching conversation. Corie was the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. One of her responsibilities was to travel on a one-week overseas holiday trip with US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter. Corie’s personal goal for this trip was twofold: to better understand her husband’s deployment experiences and to bring other military spouses along through her daily video podcast and eventually her book. Sacred Spac...2018-09-061h 00
Famous at Home#58: Gold Nuggets from a Military Marriage with Chaplain Matthew and Corie WeathersIn 2015, Corie Weathers was named Military Spouse of the Year. That was in large part because of how her husband, Chaplain Matthew Weathers, nominated and championed her. But as we all know, championing your spouse is much easier when you feel championed.In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we wanted to honor and learn from the marriage of a military family who is also in the trenches serving other military families and first responders.In this episode, Chaplain Matthew and Corie Weathers take us behind their own picture frame and teach us how they connect personally...2018-05-2354 min
Head Space and Timing PodcastHST021: Corie Weathers - The Lifegiver PodcastAre you looking for more ways to learn about military and veteran mental health and wellness? Check out Duane's books by going to www.veteranmentalhealth.com/books Summary: Corie Weathers, licensed professional counselor (LPC), is a sought-after speaker, consultant and author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage. Corie has focused her career for the last 15 years as a counselor specializing in marriage, divorce, women's issues, PTSD, and substance abuse. In 2015, Corie was named the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® where she advocated for m...2017-11-211h 02
The Corie Weathers PodcastGood ThingsIn response to the growing number of "listeners" rather than "watchers", Lifegiver returns to it's audio version. In this series, I return from a recent sabbatical to talk with you about how often times, "good things" can be just as distracting as "bad things". In a service culture, we are often tempted to help, serve, volunteer, or do "more". What if too much of that is pulling you away from your best potential?
2017-11-0948 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastBetrayal & Hurt in a Christian Marriage, Part 2Last time on the Lifegiver Podcast, Matt and I started a conversation about Christian marriage. In response to my message in Sacred Spaces that we should be pursuing our spouse, I commonly get emails that sound like this... "How long should I pursue my spouse when they aren't reciprocating?" "What if my service member came home different and neglects me and our family?" "How long must I lead before my husband picks up his role as the spiritual leader of our home? These are tough questions and the root issue here is... "How do we address sin in a c...2017-08-0138 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastParenting Teens with Pam BrummettOn this episode of Lifegiver, I sit down with my good friend Pam Brummett who has raised three fantastic kids, two of them still in high school. It turns out the military doesn't ruin your kids :)
2017-03-1451 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastCompassion FatigueLifegiver is BACK with an all new episode! Welcome to 2017! I've returned from a sabbatical and have been thinking a lot about compassion fatigue and burnout. No doubt that I have seen this in my own life, but what if it is a bigger problem than we realize in our community? If you are burned out from volunteering or giving all of your compassion away to the outside world- you are not alone. In this episode, we will talk about how to know if you are struggling with compassion fatigue and ways you can get yourself back on track...2017-02-0147 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastBoundaries with Dr. John TownsendDoes it seem strange to you that it is healthy to have boundaries in marriage? This comes as a surprise to many. Why would I want to have boundaries? Shouldn't we share everything? Couples without boundaries run the risk of becoming enmeshed, chaotic, and not knowing who is responsible for what. I could not be more excited to share this interview with you. I have been a huge fan of Dr. John Townsend for a long time. Often times, the issues I see in the counseling office come down to boundaries- or a lack of. I have recommended his...2016-11-1545 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastMy Life as a Military KidIf you have kids, you don't want to miss this episode. My kids have been begging to be a part of the Lifegiver Podcast, and I thought it would be a great idea to interview them on what it is honestly like to be a military kid. Aidan is 12, and in his second year of middle school. Jackson is 9, and in 4th grade. We sat down for an unscripted interview where I encouraged them to be honest about their life and experiences, both the good and the bad. They share some of their struggles and successes, so you will...2016-10-1530 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastSacred Spaces 05: New Vision and Questions AnsweredIt's another episode of Lifegiver and I am here to announce some really fun changes and new updates. Some of you said you would love to have access to webinars and various forms of media, so today I am pleased to offer two versions of the podcast. Today is all about the new vision of Lifegiver and it shouldn't be a surprise to most of you.
2016-10-0133 min
Lifegiver: Marriage Podcast for Military & First RespondersSacred Spaces 05: New Vision and Questions AnsweredIt's another episode of Lifegiver and I am here to announce some really fun changes and new updates. Some of you said you would love to have access to webinars and various forms of media, so today I am pleased to offer two versions of the podcast. Today is all about the new vision of Lifegiver and it shouldn't be a surprise to most of you.2016-10-0133 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastSacred Spaces 3: Amanda MarrWe are in the middle of our Sacred Spaces Series on the Lifegiver Podcast and today's interview is a special one. Those of you who have read Sacred Spaces will remember Amanda Marr as the Gold Star Widow I have the honor of serving back in 2009. One of my most Sacred Spaces from that deployment, Amanda joins me on the podcast to have an honest discussion on what it was like to receive notification of her soldier's death, how she took care of herself, and her process to where she is now. This is an inspiring podcast for any...2016-09-1552 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastMy ConfessionI recently put out a survey and asked for your feedback on what you have enjoyed from the Lifegiver Podcast and what you would like to hear more of. Overwhelmingly, many said they enjoy hearing real content and me opening up a little more. In this episode, I get very real and share with you the 5 biggest lessons I learned this year. I can tell you that this year was a massive character overhaul for me. I had those in my most inner circle praying for me during times that I felt that I was having to find strength...2016-05-0152 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastThe Conflict of MoneyThe top three conflicts that couples come into counseling for involve sex, family, and money. Getting on the same page with our spouse when it comes to spending and saving money is not easy. Many couples find themselves in debt due to student loans, multiple relocations, and as Dave Ramsey calls them stupid-tax decisions (spending choices we make and regret). In this interview on Lifegiver and I am thrilled to have William (Bill) Lockard with 227 Financial Coaching join me in a fantastic discussion on how money impacts our relationships. Bill is a retired Army Officer that experienced the stress...2016-03-1552 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastHomeschool SpouseHappy New Year! Lifegiver is back with an all new episode that is perfect for every parent. This week I interview Jennifer Hamrick- military spouse to an Army Chaplain, homeschool mom, and blogger. She may not say it herself, she is far too humble, but she is a mentor to so many on so many things "motherhood". I have sought her wisdom on many occasions and watched as she patiently disciplined her 4 boys all while homeschooling them all. With a degree in Early Childhood Education, she has been on both sides of the issue and can speak to all...2016-01-0152 min
Lifegiver: Marriage Podcast for Military & First RespondersWhat is a Lifegiver? LMP 03You would think that this would be easy for me as I have been using the term "lifegiver" for years to describe the kind of person I want to become. Yet when it came time to work on this episode, not only did I have a loss for words- I also went through a challenging week that completely changed my perspective.
The military has a way of taking everything you put nicely in an organized box in your mind and then dumping it out and walking on it. Or maybe that's just me... I have a feeling you have been...2015-09-0100 min
The Lifegiver Podcast: For Marriages that ServeWhat is a Lifegiver? LMS 03In this episode, I describe what a Lifegiver is and the three things that I have found in common with every Lifegiver I have ever met. If we want to make a difference in our home and in the world, these are three things we MUST do. I hope it challenges and encourages you to work towards your purpose and potential.2015-08-1937 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastFinding My VoiceIf you haven't caught on, there is a pattern developing here! From now until January, Lifegiver will have a new episode every payday which means two a month! I will be bringing you tips and topics from me during one and the other episode will be an interview with an inspirational military spouse. This week is no exception! Erin Whitehead has achieved what many spouses dream of achieving. She is a Marine spouse who loves her husband dearly and followed him everywhere the Military sent him. In this episode, she shares what it was like right after 9/11 to be...2015-08-0944 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastWhat is a Lifegiver?You would think that this would be easy for me as I have been using the term "lifegiver" for years to describe the kind of person I want to become. Yet when it came time to work on this episode, not only did I have a loss for words- I also went through a challenging week that completely changed my perspective. The military has a way of taking everything you put nicely in an organized box in your mind and then dumping it out and walking on it. Or maybe that's just me... I have a feeling you have...2015-08-0737 minThe Corie Weathers PodcastBonus- Depression & the BibleThis is not a new podcast, but a talk I gave in 2010 to New Life Church, Colorado Springs, CO. Many people have requested access to it, so it has been included into the Lifegiver Series. Here I address how you can manage chronic depression as well as how your faith and relationship with God plays a role in our mood. Depression look svery different for each person it effects. From a bad day, to Post-Partum, to grief, and Chronic Depression- there are so many kinds and levels. There can be hope, though. And God does not intend for us...2015-08-031h 04The Corie Weathers PodcastLifegiver Episode 1Corie Weathers, LPC and AFI 2015 Military Spouse of the Year shares a little bit about her own story as a military spouse and her vision to make Lifegiver Military Spouse Podcast as a place for other military families to be encouraged. Information on how you can send in your shout out is available and you get to hear the first inspirational shout outs to Lifegiver!
2015-08-0124 min
Lifegiver: Marriage Podcast for Military & First RespondersLifegiver Episode 1Corie Weathers, LPC and AFI 2015 Military Spouse of the Year shares a little bit about her own story as a military spouse and her vision to make Lifegiver Military Spouse Podcast as a place for other military families to be encouraged. Information on how you can send in your shout out is available and you get to hear the first inspirational shout outs to Lifegiver!2015-08-0100 minThe Lifegiver Podcast: For Marriages that ServeLifegiver: Episode 1Corie Weathers, LPC and AFI 2015 Military Spouse of the Year shares a little bit about her own story as a military spouse and her vision to make Lifegiver Military Spouse Podcast as a place for other military families to be encouraged. Â Information on how you can send in your shout out is available and you get to hear the first inspirational shout outs to Lifegiver!2015-06-2924 min
Tales From The Hardside#TFTHS Ep 0166 The Journey w/ Kevin Lee Wagner of Gem City Martial ArtsTodays discussion is with an old friend of mine. I used to work with Kevin Lee Wagner before he ventured out to start his business, Gem City Martial Arts in Kettering, Ohio. I had a great time chatting with Kevin and look forward to many more podcasts. GCMA bio- Gem City Martial Arts is Veteran Owned! It was first developed in 1998 as a small club in the Dayton, Ohio area. Founded by Kevin Lee Wagner, he was able to establish a solid group of dedicated students training in the art of American Kenpo Karate. Along the years, Kevin branched out...2015-04-2800 min
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Random Movement - Ruthless Machine
Random Movement - Reaching Deeper
Random Movement - Police State
Random Movement - All Wrong
Random Movement - Please Don't Leave Me
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