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Ask Dr. BettersDo We Have to Clean Ourselves Up in Order to Be in the Category of Someone Who Has Truly Repented??In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Is repentance leaving all sin and then getting saved? I still smoke cigarettes!! Does that mean I’m not truly repented and saved? Do we have to clean ourselves up in order to be in the category of someone who has truly repented??"Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted.2025-06-2008 min
Ask Dr. BettersAdmission Compared to the Rewards in Heaven?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I have been studying Heaven and trying to understand admission versus the rewards in Heaven. A preacher/teacher explained that Heaven is like going to a football game. Our ticket - Jesus gets us inside the stadium. Our life - deeds - our fruit determines where we sit. On the 50-yard line or in the nosebleed section in the end zone. Is this simple analogy valid? Thanks for all you do."Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has...2025-06-1308 min
Ask Dr. BettersIsn't God a Title, Not a Name?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, a response to "Is saying Oh my God blasphemy?": "Isn't God a title, not a name? I mean, his name is not God. If you said Jesus, that would be saying his name in vain or saying Yahweh."Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted.In a world fill...2025-06-0605 min
Ask Dr. BettersHow to Deal with Chronic Pain?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can we be expected to live with a disability that causes us constant pain when heaven is there? How can I not want an end to my pain without going against God's plan for my miserable existence?"Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted.In a world fill...2025-05-3010 min
Ask Dr. BettersHow Do I Find Hope in Darkness?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I know I need to be in the Word and praying, but I am in such a dark place, filled with sadness. How do I find hope?"Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted.In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique vide...2025-05-2309 min
Ask Dr. BettersWhat Should You Do When You Can't Pray?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What should you do when you cannot pray? I have reached the point a few times when I felt so sad, lost, and overwhelmed that I could not even pray. I reached out to others to pray for me at those times, but I still felt really isolated."Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sove...2025-05-1609 min
Ask Dr. BettersHow Does God Bless the Hurting?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How does God really bless people who are in pain, people who are hurting? What does it mean to be blessed by God?"Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted.In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Bett...2025-05-0906 min
Ask Dr. BettersHow Can I Trust God?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I recently lost my job - I was very successful, seemed to be on top of my game and now I am in financial ruin - I’ve lost everything, my job, my house and now my wife is leaving me too - how can I trust God when everything is being taken away no matter how much I pray?"Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decade...2025-05-0206 min
Ask Dr. BettersIs My Mom Crying in Heaven?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What happens if you have a mom in heaven and you know you are going to hell? Does that mother see her child from heaven and weep, or is that child wiped out of the mother's mind, never to be remembered at all?"Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted....2025-04-2508 min
Ask Dr. BettersHow Do I Do It?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I maintain or strengthen my relationship with God during grief?"Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted.In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and his guests provide clear, biblical answers to life’s pressi...2025-04-1810 min
Ask Dr. BettersWill We All Fit?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "There are 8 billion people on earth and 3 billion in China. Is that enough space for us in heaven? It makes me wonder, so many humans on earth, and everyone has a different view of God. My question is, can 8 billion people fit into heaven? The more people on earth the more I question God’s existence."Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds...2025-04-1109 min
Ask Dr. BettersWhere Can I Find Help?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I find resources to help me with my grief?"Grief Resources: https://markinc.org/grief-resourcesDr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted.In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and his guests prov...2025-04-0410 min
Help & HopeWhen Parents Feel Like Failures - A Conversation with Lauren WhitmanIf you’re a parent, it’s likely you have had more than one sleepless night reviewing the mistakes and perceived failures of that day. We resign ourselves to carry the emotions of fear, guilt, shame, and regret for the rest of our lives. But do we have to just let these emotions hang around and take over our thinking? The answer is no! Co-hosts Sharon Betters and Heidi Nequist talk to Lauren Whitman, counselor, author, speaker, and mother about when parents feel like failures. But they don’t stop with the bad news. They also discuss how Jesus can qu...2025-04-0243 min
Ask Dr. BettersDo I Need Help?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I know if I need a counselor while experiencing grief?"Dr. Chuck Betters, drawing from his own faith struggles—especially the tragic loss of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark—has assisted countless individuals facing similar challenges over more than five decades of ministry. He finds hope in the belief that God is sovereign and can be trusted.In a world filled with brokenness and despair, "Ask Dr. Betters" is a unique video forum where Dr. Betters and his guests provide clear, biblical answers to life’s pressi...2025-03-2809 min
Ask Dr. BettersBenefit of the Doubt?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I handle well-meaning but potentially hurtful comments from others?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound b...2025-03-2107 min
Ask Dr. BettersWhere Is The Balance?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I balance grieving and living a fulfilling life?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound biblical a...2025-03-1406 min
Ask Dr. BettersIs It Too Late?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I accept forgiveness for a sin against a loved one who died?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion a...2025-03-0705 min
Ask Dr. BettersWhen Things Go Wrong How Can I Respond with Righteous Anger Instead of Sinful Anger?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I am struggling with anger and I just don’t know what to do. I used to be happy but now even the small things that go wrong set me off. I have been a believer since I was a kid and I know that anger is a sin issue in my heart but I don’t know how to deal with it. I have been reading my bible and in Matthew 5:22 it says “everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment” and this scares me. When things g...2025-02-2808 min
Ask Dr. BettersMy Husband Is More Concerned with Being a Good Son Than a Good Husband. What Do I Do?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My husband and I have only been married for 6 months. In order to save money to buy a house of our own we decided to live with his parents for a while. It seemed like a good idea in the beginning but now it is causing a lot of tension. I feel like my husband cares more about being a good son to his mom then a good wife to me. His mother tells me all the time that she hopes we never move out and that it would kill her...2025-02-2107 min
Ask Dr. BettersWhy Would God Want Me to Be Single and Alone?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I'm alone. Everyone is always in pairs. The church seems geared toward married people. I think I'm going to be single for my whole life. Why would God want me to be single?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and h...2025-02-1409 min
Ask Dr. BettersHow Should We Communicate When Communication Breaks Down?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My husband and I are always fighting. How should we communicate when communication breaks down?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any c...2025-02-0708 min
Help & HopeHelping Hurting Children - A Conversation with Darby StricklandDarby Strickland’s children’s books, Something Sad Happened and Something Scary Happened are designed to not only help children deal with trauma but also equip their parents. In this conversation with Sharon Betters and Heidi Nequist, Darby answers multiple questions about how to help a hurting child such as: A child suffers a deep loss or experiences a scary, traumatic event. How do you help that child? How is a child’s response different than an adult’s? What are signs your child is frightened or deeply grieving? How can we encourage children to share their feelings openly and seek...2025-02-0532 min
Ask Dr. BettersWhat Can I Do?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What practical steps can I take to honor my loved one's memory?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer s...2025-01-3108 min
Help & HopeMotherhood and Its Idols - A Conversation with Christina Fox“I end every day feeling defeated because I lost my temper with my kids, vowing tomorrow will be better, but it usually isn’t...I don’t want my kids to be 'less than' their friends. I also want them to stand out as college applicants. But I don’t think I can keep up with this schedule of activities. They are ages 5 & 9...Whenever my child fails at something, I’m the one who feels guilty and judged...When is it my turn? I look forward to an hour of quiet time after the kids are in bed and no matter...2025-01-2936 min
Ask Dr. BettersStay CurrentIn this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I forgive my loved one who died before we reconciled?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer s...2025-01-2406 min
Help & HopeTelling Your Story for the Sake of the Next Generation - A Conversation with Elizabeth TurnageHave you ever thought about what your family will remember about you when you are gone? Have you considered intentionally leaving a legacy of faith? In this conversation, co-hosts Sharon Betters and Heidi Nequist talk with Elizabeth Turnage, life and legacy coach, author, and speaker, about questions such as: What is a "spiritual legacy"? What types of legacies can we leave? What about stories? Which stories should we share? How do we share these stories? What if our family doesn’t want to hear our stories? What if we feel like our story is unremarkable? How do we share th...2025-01-2237 min
Ask Dr. BettersAm I Stuck Forever?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I trust God when I feel I've been stuck in grief forever?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion a...2025-01-1707 min
Help & HopeMiscarriage - Deeply Traumatic, Tragically Common - A Conversation with Jessalyn HuttoThe fear of miscarriage is one of the biggest fears of a pregnant woman. Jessalyn Hutto, author of Inheritance of Tears, When Death Enters the Womb knows not only this fear but the reality of miscarriage and the accompanying grief. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Jessalyn brings hope to women who grieve the loss of their children through miscarriage. She offers a priceless gift to those women coming behind her who have experienced such deep loss. Jessalyn reminds listeners that Jesus cares very deeply about every child who is lost to miscarriage and He cares very deeply about...2025-01-1544 min
Ask Dr. BettersThe Key to PeaceIn this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What role does forgiveness play in the healing after a loss?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound b...2025-01-1007 min
Help & HopePrayers for Your Baby or Child in a Medical Crisis - A Conversation with Eric Schumacker and Jessika SandersAs a baby is growing in the womb, we often hear the words, “I don’t care if it’s a boy or girl, as long as the baby is healthy.” Sadly, sometimes, frightened parents hear the words from their doctor, “I’m sorry, but your baby….” You fill in the blank. In this conversation with Jessika Sanders and Erik Schumacher, co-authors of In His Hands: Prayer for Your Child or Baby in a Medical Crisis, we talk about how a medical crisis can leave a parent or grandparent speechless, even to the point of not knowing how to pray except, “Lo...2025-01-0837 min
Ask Dr. BettersDeath CrawlIn this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I find peace in the midst of grief?"Link for Facing the Giants Death Crawl Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ5EqbPNwlUDr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a...2025-01-0306 min
Help & HopeRelationships - Are They Worth It? - A Conversation with Ellen DykasRelationships can be so hard and sometimes painful. Are they worth it? What are some of the pitfalls of relationships? How can our expectations of others sabotage our relationships? When someone we care about disappoints us, and they will, what questions should we be willing to ask ourselves to determine how to proceed? How can God use disappointments and broken relationships for our good? Is there ever a time to just walk away? Sharon Betters asks Ellen Dykas these questions and more. All of us struggle with relationships. We know this conversation will encourage and equip you to not...2025-01-0139 min
Ask Dr. BettersGuilt? Regret? What to Do!In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do I navigate feelings of guilt or regret in my grief?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer s...2024-12-2707 min
Help & HopeEver Growing, Ever Green - A Conversation with Ruth AuffarthLucy Malmberg’s grand adventures in life began when her parents hid her in a blanket-covered box as waited in line to board a plane to America from Ukraine after World War II. Her parents passed on to her a legacy of not only love for America but a passionate love for Jesus. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Lucy freely shares how her faith guided her beloved husband George and her in the co-founding of Wedgewood Pharmacy, now, the largest national specialized pharmacy in veterinary compounding and a leader in the animal health industry. Lucy describes th...2024-12-2546 min
Ask Dr. BettersWhen Will the Resurrection Happen?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What does the Bible say about when the resurrection will happen?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound b...2024-12-2007 min
Ask Dr. BettersDoes God Grieve?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Does God understand my pain, and does He grieve with me?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound b...2024-12-1306 min
Ask Dr. BettersFaith with Grief??In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I live out my faith while grieving?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound biblical answers t...2024-12-0608 min
Help & HopePreparing for Christmas in the Darkness of Grief - A Conversation with Chuck and Sharon BettersThis was one of the first grief-stricken questions Sharon asked her husband, Chuck, hours after learning of the death of their sixteen-year-old son, Mark. In this poignant interview, Chuck and Sharon Betters speak candidly about how they approached their first Christmas without their youngest child. If you are struggling with grief in this season that is considered the happiest of all, listen, and be encouraged that there are treasures in the darkness designed to help turn your heart toward Jesus.The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and...2024-12-0422 min
Ask Dr. BettersA Loving God Allows Suffering?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What is the purpose of suffering, and how does it align with God's love?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion a...2024-11-2909 min
Help & HopeA Case for Forgiveness - Part 2 - A Conversation with Anthony ThompsonOn June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof, a young white man, attended the Wednesday evening Bible study at the predominantly black Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. An hour later, Roof pulled a concealed weapon and killed nine African-Americans as they prayed, including Myra Thompson, the wife of Reverend Anthony Thompson. Myra's murder devastated Anthony, yet he chose to privately and publicly forgive the shooter.Many in the church and community still struggle to understand Reverend Thompson's deliberate choice to forgive the racist murderer. But as Charlestonians witnessed this incredible act of forgiveness, something significant happened within the community...2024-11-2731 min
Help & HopeLiving Life with Eternity in View - A Conversation with Lucy MalmbergLucy Malmberg’s grand adventures in life began when her parents hid her in a blanket-covered box as waited in line to board a plane to America from Ukraine after World War II. Her parents passed on to her a legacy of not only love for America but a passionate love for Jesus. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Lucy freely shares how her faith guided her beloved husband George and her in the co-founding of Wedgewood Pharmacy, now, the largest national specialized pharmacy in veterinary compounding and a leader in the animal health industry. Lucy describes the legal ba...2024-11-2247 min
Help & HopeFaith Based Giving - A Conversation with Doug MacGrayAs stewards of the resources bestowed upon us by God, we have a responsibility to invest in His kingdom. By aligning our investments with the values and teachings of Scripture, we fulfill our role as faithful stewards. Chuck Betters talks with Doug MacGray, founder of Stonecrop Wealth Management, about the importance of stewarding our resources in a way that helps equip the next generation to walk by faith. Doug answers such questions as: What is faith-based giving? What are the different options for giving to faith-based charitable organizations during our lifetime as well as investing for eternity after our...2024-11-2226 min
Ask Dr. BettersAvoiding Grief?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Should I continue to serve others while grieving?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound biblical answers to l...2024-11-2209 min
Help & HopeA Case for Forgiveness - Part 1 - A Conversation with Anthony ThompsonOn June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof, a young white man, attended the Wednesday evening Bible study at the predominantly black Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. An hour later, Roof pulled a concealed weapon and killed nine African-Americans as they prayed, including Myra Thompson, the wife of Reverend Anthony Thompson. Myra's murder devastated Anthony, yet he chose to privately and publicly forgive the shooter.Many in the church and community still struggle to understand Reverend Thompson's deliberate choice to forgive the racist murderer. But as Charlestonians witnessed this incredible act of forgiveness, something significant happened within the community...2024-11-2032 min
Ask Dr. BettersWhy Does God Love Us?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, from the mouth of a babe, "Why does God love us?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound b...2024-11-1510 min
Help & HopePreparing for Aging as a Single Woman - A Conversation with Jerdone DavisAging is a season of loss on many levels. Married women fear losing their spouse or outliving their children. In fact, today there are 13.6 million widows in America, and about 700,000 women become a widow in the U.S. each year. Single women who have never married can fear being alone in the last years of life. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, seventy-two-year old Jerdone Davis frankly shares some of the emotional challenges of anticipating aging alone, including addressing how we can prepare for this season while we are younger and how can we handle the fears of being...2024-11-1324 min
Ask Dr. BettersWhere Is My Joy!?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What does the Bible say about finding joy after loss?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound biblical a...2024-11-0809 min
Help & HopeThe Mother-In-Law Dance - A Conversation with Annie ChapmanGoogle mother-in-law jokes and you can take your pick of numerous sites that offer laughter at the expense of the mother-in-law. Becoming a mother-in-law after pouring your life into your son might be one of the most difficult challenges some women face. Perhaps family conflict is one of the hardest places to experience help and hope. This conversation between Annie Chapman and Sharon Betters will help guide daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law through the sometimes difficult maze of “sharing” a man. Annie Chapman is the author of The Mother-In-Law Dance and knows from experience how challenging it can be to get alon...2024-11-0637 min
Help & HopeLoss of a Child - A Conversation with Chuck and Sharon BettersThe phone rings. . .A stranger says, “Mrs. Betters, your son has been in an accident. You must come immediately.” And you know in your heart that you have received the phone call every parent dreads. Your life will never be the same.We received that phone call on July 6, 1993. We raced to the hospital to learn that our youngest child, Mark, and his friend, Kelly, had died in a car accident. Suddenly we belonged to a private club no one would ever willingly join. Since that horrific night, we have met many other parents who are...2024-11-0257 min
Ask Dr. BettersBreak From Church??In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Should I take a break from attending church while grieving?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound biblical a...2024-11-0109 min
Ask Dr. BettersWill I Know Them?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Will I be reunited with my loved one in the afterlife?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer sound b...2024-10-2508 min
Ask Dr. BettersIs it normal to doubt God sometimes?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, " Hey Dr.Betters I started watching your videos a few days ago after getting insomnia from the fear of death. It's weird; I have plenty of time.; I’m only 13, which is not exactly late in my life. But I tried praying to god a few times, just asking for advice and stuff. I am not sure if it works since I don't really get responses. Is it normal to doubt god sometimes? I know the chances of us not having a god or an intelligent creator are next to nothing, bu...2024-10-1809 min
Ask Dr. BettersHow to Worship to the FullestIn this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How can I continue to worship and engage with my faith community?"Dr. Chuck Betters, through the grid of his own faith struggles, including the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark, has helped myriads of other fellow strugglers in over 5 decades of ministry and rests in the hope that God is sovereign and He can be trusted. In a world filled with broken people and hopelessness, Ask Dr. Betters is a unique video forum, for Dr. Betters and guests to cut through any confusion and offer s...2024-10-1108 min
Help & HopeBlow Away the Dark Clouds a Conversation with Jan DraveckyLong term illness has more than one victim. Naturally, the priority of energy and time must be the person who is ill. But what about the rest of the family, especially the spouse who walks beside the sick loved one? In this podcast, Jan Dravecky speaks candidly to Sharon Betters about how her husband Dave’s loss of his arm to cancer plunged her into a deep depression. Dave was a pitcher for the Giants when he received the diagnosis of cancer. Their journey captured the attention of the world when against all odds, Dave came back to the pi...2024-10-0934 min
Ask Dr. BettersWhy I should care if I get any rewards at all?In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Dr. Betters...I am exhausted with trying to do good works on earth in order to earn the rewards in Heaven mentioned in the Bible. And I'm confused as to why I should care if I get any rewards at all. Won't just being in Heaven with Jesus, the disciples, and all the saints be enough...why would I want more? And if I don't get any rewards, I won't be sad about it or envious of others because none of that exists in Heaven. I'm SO CONFUSED!!!"Dr...2024-10-0407 min
Help & HopeFinding Purpose When You Lose Your Identity a Conversation with Dave DraveckyIn this inspiring podcast former baseball star, Dave Dravecky and Dr. Chuck F. Betters talk about how cancer destroyed Dave’s successful baseball career and Dave’s struggle to deal with not only the loss of his career but understanding his true identity.In the 1980s Dave Dravecky was a long-sought-after relief specialist. His pitching helped key the San Diego Padres' Word Series run. After a few years in San Diego, Dravecky moved on to San Francisco, where he was a key part of their World Series run.However, things in 1989 would take a bitter turn...2024-10-0245 min
Help & HopeRelationships - Are They Worth It?Relationships can be so hard and sometimes painful. Are they worth it? What are some of the pitfalls of relationships? How can our expectations of others sabotage our relationships? When someone we care about disappoints us, and they will, what questions should we be willing to ask ourselves to determine how to proceed?How can God use disappointments and broken relationships for our good?Is there ever a time to just walk away? Sharon Betters asks Ellen Dykas these questions and more. All of us struggle with relationships. We know this conversation will encourage and equip you to not only...2024-02-2838 min
Help & HopeWhen You're Never Enough With Sarah IvillWe all want to be beautiful and successful. Often this desire pushes us off a cliff into concluding we are never enough. And sometimes these feelings lead us into addictions in our pursuit of beauty and success. At least 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the United States. Perhaps you are one of them or you know someone suffering from an eating disorder. In this Help & Hope interview Sarah Ivill, talks with Sharon Betters about her own struggle with an eating disorder and how it reflected her view that she was never enough...2024-02-1431 min
Daily TreasureWrestling that Leads to a Broken Hallelujah - A Broken Hallelujah - Week 1 Day 6Today’s TreasureThough He slay me, yet will I hope in Him.Job 13:15https://markinc.org/dailytreasureSend us a comment!Support the show2023-06-1615 min
Help & HopeAbuse In The Church...a Conversation With Darby StricklandOn average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.1 About 2 in 4 women have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. This includes a range of behaviors (e.g. slapping, shoving, pushing) and in some cases might not be considered "domestic violence." 1These statistics do not include abuse of men. These are just a few of domestic abuse statistics on the National Statistics Domestic Violence website. Many more people do not report abuse. If these stats are true...2020-08-2030 min
Help & HopeGod's Presence In Suffering With Glenna MarshallInfertility, ministry conflict, chronic pain – experiencing just one of these life crises can be all consuming. But all of them at the same time – and more? How does a woman not just survive, but thrive? Glenna Marshall, author of The Promise is His Presence, Why God is Always Enough, joins Sharon Betters to share her journey that has taken her to some very broken places. But as you will hear, she discovered priceless treasures as she struggled to make sense of it all.Send us a textSupport the show2020-07-1632 min
Help & HopeLou Gehrig's Disease and Loss - a Conversation with Ellis GoldsteinImagine you have one child, a beautiful daughter whose life reflects her deep love for Jesus. You and your wife work for a Christian organization, offering the help and hope of the Gospel, seeing every day as an opportunity to encourage and love others. And then you get that phone call that is every parent’s nightmare. Your only child, 17 years old, has been in a fatal car accident. Fast forward twenty years and your wife gets a diagnosis that not only will take her life but turn her last years into a place of great anguish. How would you re...2020-06-1850 min
Help & HopeDoing Life with Your Adult Children - a Conversation with Jim BurnsAlmost 40% of young adults live with their parents or grandparents. This is the highest percentage in 70 years. The last time young adults did life in such proximity to their parents or grandparents was just before the Depression. Then it was out of financial need. Today it seems there is a whole different perspective on the part of the young adults. Dr. Chuck Betters talks to Jim Burns, author of Doing Life with Your Adult Children about some of the challenges for parents as they transition from parenting children to parenting young adults. Jim gives practical advice and hopeful encouragement for...2020-06-0451 min
Help & Hopethe mother-in-law DANCEGoogle mother-in-law jokes and you can take your pick of numerous sites that offer laughter at the expense of the mother-in-law. Becoming a mother-in-law after pouring your life into your son might be one of the most difficult challenges some women face. Perhaps family conflict is one of the hardest places to experience help and hope. This conversation between Annie Chapman and Sharon Betters will help guide daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law through the sometimes difficult maze of “sharing” a man. Annie Chapman is the author of The Mother-In-Law Dance and knows from experience how challenging it can be to get along with...2020-05-2137 min
Help & HopeWhen Your Brother Dies And You're 11 Years OldEach year about 50,000 children die in the United States. While a profound loss for parents, what about their siblings? Doug MacGray, was eleven years old when he lost his sixteen-year-old brother, Ricky. How does an eleven-year-old grieve? How is the grief journey of a sibling different than the grief journey of parents? In this sometimes emotional conversation, Doug shares with Dr. Chuck F. Betters some of the ways his brother’s death affected him and how grief for a child is different than the grief of an adult. It’s our hope that Doug’s story will help parents understand the gr...2020-05-0750 min
Hope for the CaregiverDr. Chuck Betters and MARKINC Ministries Tackle the Toughest of Issues ...To Point Others To Safety.When Chuck and Sharon Betters learned of the son's tragic death twenty-five years ago, they had no idea how God will minister to them in such a brutal heartache ...and then lead them into ministering to countless others. They've assembled resources for hurting individuals, families, churches, and communities. Just a few of the topics they address include: Post Abortion Guilt Infidelity Death Incest Abuse Now, they've created an video-counseling service. Safe, secure, and affordable, this Biblically-based counseling service can help those struggling with heartbreaking challenges who don't have access to counselors in their area ...or have lost thei...2020-05-0336 min
Help & HopeChronic PainIn 2016 about 20% of US adults had chronic pain – that’s about 50,000,000. Eight percent of those adults had high-impact pain – that’s about 20,000,000 people with debilitating chronic pain. People suffering from high-impact pain often suffer in isolation and without much understanding or sympathy. They don’t have a cast or any visible sign of injury, yet their pain changes the way they live life. In this Help & Hope podcast, Dr. Betters talks with Bill Condon, who knows what it is to not only experience chronic pain with no hope of healing, but also the devastation of the losses that often accompanies chronic pa...2020-04-1630 min
Help & HopeGrief And Lament With Dr Frank JamesIs it ever ok to question God’s love or wisdom, especially when you love and serve Him but experience tremendous loss? Dr. Frank A. James, President and Professor of Historical Theology at Missio Seminary in Pennsylvania joins Dr. Chuck F. Betters to talk about this very question. Frank’s story of loss started when his younger brother, Kelly, was trapped in a snow cave on Mt. Hood and an unyielding blizzard prevented rescue. News outlets from all over the world covered the fear and anguish of Frank’s family as they waited for news about Kelly. Frank describes the emotio...2020-04-0247 min
Help & HopeAnxious Teen? You Can Help!According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 1 in 3 of all adolescents ages 13 to 18 will experience an anxiety disorder. These numbers have been rising steadily; between 2007 and 2012, anxiety disorders in children and teens went up 20%. These stats combined with the rate of hospital admissions for suicidal teenagers also doubling over the past decade leaves us with many concerning questions. (source: https://www.childhealthdata.org/learn-about-the-nsch/NSCH) In this Help & Hope interview, Jessica Thompson, author of How to Help Your Teens with Anxiety, talks to Sharon Betters about some of the root causes of anxiety and offers practical tips for how...2020-03-1938 min
Help & HopeSexual Abuse And The Church With Ellen DykasDid you know that only 12 percent of child sexual abuse is ever reported to the authorities and fewer than 4 in 10 rapes are reported to the police? Additionally, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18. These numbers include people in our local churches. In this Help and Hope resource Sharon Betters and Ellen Dykas discuss these horrifying statistics in the context of how the church can help create an environment where abuse victims feel safe and helped. This is not an easy topic to discuss nor is it easy to hear, especially if you are a...2020-03-0528 min
Help & HopeFrom The Streets To The Pulpit With Jonathan GonzalezAll of us face choices every day, but some face life-changing choices much earlier than others. Jonathan Gonzalez lived with painful circumstances throughout his childhood that forced him to take on adult decisions far sooner than he was ready. When Jonathan was seventeen years old, everything changed. In this conversation with Chuck Betters, Jonathan describes the horrifying accident that left him bleeding out in the backseat of a car. In desperation he prayed a prayer that would change everything.Send us a textSupport the show2020-02-1343 min
Help & HopeHomesick For Heaven - With Elyse FitzpatrickHave you ever been away from home and all you wanted was to go home, to your familiar surroundings, you family – your bed? You feel homesick. In this conversation with Sharon Betters Elyse Fitzpatrick describes how a difficult time in her life resulted in her longing for something more. She concluded she was homesick for heaven. Elyse helps us better understand how a biblical view of heaven can be a source of great comfort when life turns upside down. She encourages us to learn more about our eternal destination, just as we would if we were planning a visit to an...2020-01-1632 min
Help & HopeFor Moms - Hope in the Trenches with Christina Fox“I end every day feeling defeated because I lost my temper with my kids, vowing tomorrow will be better, but it usually isn’t.”“I don’t want my kids to be “less than” their friends. I also want them to stand out as college applicants. But I don’t think I can keep up with this schedule of activities. They are ages 5 & 9.”“Whenever my child fails at something, I’m the one who feels guilty and judged.”“When is it my turn? I look forward to an hour of quiet time after the kids are in bed and no matter how hard I try, som...2020-01-0232 min
Help & HopeHope In The Hardest Places with Lynne HartkeAgainst the backdrop of the Sonoran Desert, Lynne Hartke asks her own hard questions as cancer arrives like a thief. As Lynne wrestles with a tumble of tangled emotions, a shaken faith, and self-doubt cancer is now not only threatening her own life, but, in a surprising twist, the lives of both her parents as well.In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Lynne gives us a glimpse into her journey to understand God’s ways as well as a picture of how the legacy of faith passed on to her by her parents helped her experience God’s love and pres...2019-12-1924 min
Help & HopeDementia with Dr John DunlopA diagnosis of dementia in a loved one is frightening. Many spouses and family members face a “long goodbye” as they walk this pathway with their loved ones. In this interview Sharon Betters asks Dr. John Dunlop, author of Finding Grace in the Face of Dementia, to define dementia, the stages of dementia, what it is like to care for a loved one with dementia, and more. Dr. Dunlop’s compassion and passion for equipping and caring for older people comes through in his responses. He reminds us that every person is made in the image of God and that truth...2019-12-0528 min
Help & HopeWhen Your Wife Dies with Dr Jim MeyerDid you know that every year about 100,000 men are widowed? Though a widow’s grief is just as deep as a widower, men often respond differently to the loss of their wives. In this moving conversation Dr. Chuck Betters talks with Dr. Jim Myer who lost his first wife. Jim shares the story of his family’s sorrow and cautions listeners that though someone who is broken might look whole on the outside, grief and depression might be ever present companions. Jim describes the depression he experienced and how his journey produced in him a passion for offering help to othe...2019-11-2150 min
Help & HopeRape, Pregnancy, Redemption with Jennifer & Jeff ChristyEvery year about 32,000 women become pregnant after rape – and 75% of those give birth to their children. Dr. Chuck F. Betters and his wife, want to give a face to the victims of not only rape but also the children conceived in rape. Jennifer and Jeff Christy hold nothing back in this conversation about how Jennifer was brutally raped and left for dead. Six weeks later she learned she was pregnant and knew Jeff could not be the father. Theirs is a story of great horror and pain, but also a story of help and hope and redemption2019-11-0700 min
Help & HopeLoving Your Friend Through Cancer with Marissa HenleyWhen Marissa Henley learned on the day before she turned 34 that she had a rare form of a deadly, aggressive cancer, her first thoughts were of her young children. Would she live long enough to take her youngest to kindergarten. Her diagnosis sent her on a journey to find the best treatment which meant long separations from her family. In her book, Loving Your Friend Through Cancer, Marissa weaves her story in the context of how to walk with a friend through the battle of her life. Marissa equips us to not only know how to respond practically but how...2019-10-1731 min
Help & HopeHealing After Abortion With Lovette VassarWhen Lovette told her mother she was pregnant, her mother dragged her to an abortion clinic despite protests and tears. A few months later, Lovette was again pregnant, and though she cried, she followed the routine and returned to the abortion clinic. In this conversation with Sharon Betters Lovette shares her story with hopes her journey into healing will help other women avoid the pain and grief she experienced after her abortions. Not only will the woman struggling to recover from an abortion receive hope from Lovette’s words, listeners will be better equipped to help a friend who faces a...2019-10-0327 min
Help & HopeWaiting With Purpose When Dreams Are Delayed - A Conversation With Betsy Childs HowardWe’re all waiting for something. It might be a spouse or a baby. It might be healing or a home. Regardless of what we're waiting for, it’s easy to feel discontent when things aren’t going as planned and our dreams are delayed—especially when questions of 'Why?' and 'How long?' remain unanswered. In her conversation with Sharon Betters, Betsy Childs Howard reminds us that God uses seasons of waiting to teach us patience and make us more like Himself. Yet there is an even greater treasure to be found in our waiting rooms. Sanctification is not the...2019-09-1926 min
Help & HopeAbortion Survivor with Claire CulwellIn 2009, Claire Culwell found out she was an abortion survivor. Claire’s birth mother was 13 years old at the time she became pregnant with Claire. Her mother took her to an abortion clinic where she had a surgical abortion. A few weeks later, she realized her belly was still growing and her mother took her back to the abortion clinic. She learned she had been pregnant with twins. One baby was aborted. Claire survived.In this conversation with Sharon Betters Claire shares the poignant moments she learned she was an abortion survivor and how she responded to her birth mother. Cl...2019-09-0523 min
Help & HopeMental Illness & Suicide with Judy SpringerSuicide was the tenth leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of 47,000 people.Suicide was the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34, and the fourth leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 35 and 54. There were more than twice as many suicides (47,173) in the United States than there were homicides (19,510). Sadly, suicide is trending upward, increasing 31% in the past eighteen years. Suicide among males is nearly fourt times higher than among females.(Source) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) WISQARS Leading Causes of Death Reports in 2017...2019-08-1527 min
Help & HopePurpose After Losing Your Identity With Dave DraveckyIn this inspiring podcast former baseball star, Dave Dravecky and Dr. Chuck F. Betters talk about how cancer destroyed Dave’s successful baseball career and Dave’s struggle to deal with not only the loss of his career but understanding his true identity.In the 1980s Dave Dravecky was a long-sought-after relief specialist. His pitching helped key the San Diego Padres' World Series run. After a few years in San Diego, Dravecky moved on to San Francisco, where he was a key part of their World Series run.However, things in 1989 would take a bitter turn for the Youngstown, Ohio nati...2019-07-2245 min
Help & HopeBlow Away The Dark Clouds - A Converstion with Jan DraveckyLong term illness has more than one victim. Naturally, the priority of energy and time must be the person who is ill. But what about the rest of the family, especially the spouse who walks beside the sick loved one? In this podcast, Jan Dravecky speaks candidly to Sharon Betters about how her husband Dave’s loss of his arm to cancer plunged her into a deep depression. Dave was a pitcher for the Giants when he received the diagnosis of cancer. Their journey captured the attention of the world when against all odds, Dave came back to the pitcher’s mo...2019-07-1834 min
Help & HopeIntentional GrievingSherry and Mike Kendrick heard the word “terminal” when Mike was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. Mike prayed he would live long enough to walk his daughter down the aisle. God granted him that desire and five years later, after his daughter’s wedding, Mike stepped from earth into heaven.In this poignant conversation with Sharon Betters, a little over a year after the death of her beloved pastor husband, Sherry shares how Mike helped prepare her to be intentional in life after his absence. Sherry took practical steps to allow her room to lean into the pain but also to ope...2019-07-0431 min
Help & HopeHope In Waiting With Elizabeth TurnageWhether you are in a waiting room right now because of cancer, stroke, traumatic injury, a child struggling to hold on to life, a health crisis of any kind, you know the emotions of waiting – fear of the unknown, sadness over knowing life will never be the same, anger – you name it. Yet in the midst of it all, Elizabeth reminds us of of the certain hope and peace of the gospel.Waiting. We don’t like it. We wouldn’t choose it. Yet in the middle of that waiting room, there is hope in Jesus. This conversation between Sharon Betters...2019-06-0635 min
Help & Hopeblessings through storms with Laura StorySharon Betters interviews GRAMMY winner Laura Story who shares details of how her life took an unexpected turn when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The fairytale life she had dreamed of was no longer possible, yet Laura found a "better broken' with Jesus. Laura's story will remind listeners while your situation might never change or get better, with Jesus YOU can.Send us a textSupport the show2019-05-2122 min
Help & HopeAnd Then The Darkness Came“Edith, we urge you to learn Braille, train with a white cane, and learn to cook blindfolded...” These warnings from Doctors and a Rehab team along with major eye surgery and regular vision-loss monitoring by top specialists at Johns Hopkins University Hospital struck fear in Edith Yoder’s heart.. As a single Christian woman living alone in the mountains of Western Maryland she had already dealt with total vision loss in one eye. Now, the gravity of the possibility of total blindness was yet another blow as Edith felt even her “new normal” begin to crumble. In recent years her dream job...2019-05-1940 min
Help & HopeAn Unexpected Twist In LifeTwenty-nine year old Erin Kauffman was enjoying the fruit of years of education and working. She loved her newly purchased home and bought a new car that she could load up with equipment when traveling to school sponsored music events. Erin filled her time with work, music, friends and ministry. Then the unthinkable happened. A driver fell asleep at the wheel and at sixty miles per hour slammed head first into Erin’s car. In this moving conversation with Sharon Betters, Erin describes the devastation of realizing the bottom half of her body was crushed, the long rehab, and how th...2019-05-0244 min
Help & HopeMotherhood and Its Idols, a Conversation with Christina Fox“I end every day feeling defeated because I lost my temper with my kids, vowing tomorrow will be better, but it usually isn’t.”“I don’t want my kids to be “less than” their friends. I also want them to stand out as college applicants. But I don’t think I can keep up with this schedule of activities. They are ages 5 & 9.”“Whenever my child fails at something, I’m the one who feels guilty and judged.”“When is it my turn? I look forward to an hour of quiet time after the kids are in bed and no matter how hard I try, som...2019-04-1836 min
Help & HopeWhen Life Unravels And It's GoodRachel’s Craddock’s mother died after a long battle with breast cancer. Rachel was fourteen years old. Sharon Betters and Melissa Weisenfels ask Rachel some hard questions not just about her mother’s death but also her own decision to have a double radical mastectomy after she learned she had a high chance of getting the same kind of cancer as her mother. Rachel holds nothing back as she talks about how unraveling deep issues in her heart, though painful at the time, ended up as good. Rachel is the author of Slowly Unraveled, Changed from the Inside Out, and in...2019-04-0432 min
Help & HopeThe House Of Hope - A Conversation With Cori SalchertCori Salchert, fosters and adopts “hospice babies” whose own families find it too hard to cope with their child’s terminal diagnosis.She is the mother of over fifteen children, some of whom died in her care. Cori traveled a very painful pathway before she arrived at her calling to caring for and loving terminally ill children so that they will not die alone. Cori shares her journey into this calling in her book, I Will Love You Forever, A True Story about Finding Life, Hope & Healing While Caring for Hospice Babies. She calls her home a “house of hope” where she...2019-03-1446 min
Help & HopeMiscarriage - Deeply Traumatic, Tragically CommonThe fear of miscarriage is one of the biggest fears of a pregnant woman. Jessalyn Hutto, author of Inheritance of Tears, When Death Enters the Womb knows not only this fear but the reality of miscarriage and the accompanying grief. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Jessalyn brings hope to women who grieve the loss of their children through miscarriage. She offers a priceless gift to those women coming behind her who have experienced such deep loss. Jessalyn reminds listeners that Jesus cares very deeply about every child who is lost to miscarriage and He cares very deeply about every...2019-02-2844 min
Help & HopeWhen Your Future Turns Upside-DownBryan and his wife Sharon say the diagnosis of severe autism for his son Matthew confronted them with the reality that the future they had planned would never come. In this transparent conversation Bryan touches on how he and his wife went into survival mode, how he initially thought the could “fix” his son, the spiritual struggles they experienced and the impact of Matthew on their other children and their marriage. Though their journey has been challenging, Bryan offers help and hope to anyone experiencing upheaval through circumstances beyond their control.Send us a textSupport the show2019-02-1426 min
Help & HopeThe Dark Cloud Of Depression - A Conversation with Bill TellIn this conversation Chuck Betters sits down with Bill Tell, author of Lay it Down, Living in the Freedom of the Gospel. Bill, former Vice President of the Navigators, experienced severe burnout and depression without warning. Bill discovered he could not “pull himself up by his own bootstraps”. Depression was like the hand of a giant pushing him deeper and deeper into darkness he could not fight on his own. Bill’s calling required him to interact with people but the dark cloud of depression created the need for him to close the door of his life in order to find t...2019-01-1727 min
Help & HopeDepression - Walking Into The DarknessIn this conversation Sharon Betters talks with Sue Tell about her reaction to her husband Bill’s severe burnout and depression. After over forty years of serving on the staff of The Navigators, Bill suddenly slid into a dark pit of depression. He was incapable of “pulling himself up by his own bootstraps”. Sue describes how their lives dramatically changed from regularly pouring their lives out in ministry to closing the door of their home in order to give Bill time to heal. Along the way, Sue discovered treasures that not only strengthened her to walk with Bill in the darkne...2019-01-0342 min
Help & HopeBreast Cancer - My JourneyLisa Kowal heard the diagnosis of breast cancer and recognized she was about to begin a hard journey into the scary land of Cancer. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, also a breast cancer survivor, Lisa shares her journey in a way that will help equip those coming behind her to face this enemy with strength. Lisa and Sharon talk about some of the practical things they did to minimize the power of cancer in their lives as well as some tips for dealing with the after affects of treatment. Have you just heard those words, “You have breast cancer?” or d...2018-12-2129 min
Help & HopePreparing for Christmas in the Darkness of Grief“Christmas. What will we do about Christmas?”This was one of the first grief-stricken questions Sharon asked her husband, Chuck, hours after learning of the death of their sixteen-year-old son, Mark. In this poignant interview, Chuck and Sharon Betters speak candidly about how they approached their first Christmas without their youngest child. If you are struggling with grief in this season that is considered the happiest of all, listen, and be encouraged that there are treasures in the darkness designed to help turn your heart toward Jesus.Send us a textSupport the show2018-12-1024 min
Help & HopeDisability, Death, Guilt and GriefIn this moving and sometimes emotional conversation, Sharon Betters talks to Susanna Musser and her friend and counselor, Heidi Scott, about the sudden, accidental death of Susanna’s adopted son, Tommy. Susanna and husband Joe and their entire family welcomed Tommy into their home even though he had severe disabilities. No strangers to raising a child with disabilities, Tommy quickly experienced unconditional love. Yet God often calls us to hard places that are much more difficult than we expected. Through circumstances no one could have imagined, Tommy died. Susanna, with the help of her counselor, Heidi, shares the story of he...2018-11-151h 00
Help & HopeA Widows Journey - There Is Purpose And HopeAbout 700,000 women are widowed in the United States every year. Losing a spouse is considered one of life's most devastating events. Many widows share that the loneliest time of the day is the dinner hour, when they sit at a table by themselves after many years of sharing that evening meal with their husband. You are about to hear a conversation between Sharon Betters, Executive Director of MARKINC Ministries, and Carolyn Fredericks, a widow who shares her own grief journey after the death of her husband. This transparent interview will encourage widows and their families, that there is hope and...2016-12-151h 01