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Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)
Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)Tom Russell with Shinedown (2019)For Episode 9 of AAA, Tom Russell's latest rummage through the archive turns up a backstage interview with Shinedown, recorded at the Hydro in Glasgow, with drummer Barry Kerch front and centre. The conversation was recorded around two years into the life of Attention Attention, an album that marked a shift for the band, both musically and personally. By this point, Shinedown were established, road-hardened, and thinking carefully about what it means to keep a modern rock band alive in a changing industry. Tom introduces the interview and sets the scene before the tape rolls. Backstage...
2025-12-1847 minAccess All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)
Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)Tom Russell with Tony Iommi (2009)The interview was recorded as Iommi was preparing to tour with Heaven and Hell, the Sabbath lineup featuring Ronnie James Dio on vocals. It captures a specific moment in time, before the final Ozzy-era Black Sabbath show and before Dio's death, when multiple versions of the band's legacy were still active. Iommi comes across exactly as those who have met him describe him: quiet, thoughtful, and unfailingly polite. There is no grandstanding here. He talks calmly about the band, the music, and the practical realities of keeping Sabbath moving forward. For someone so central to the creation...
2025-12-1654 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: What Christmas Means for Vulnerable ChildrenThe Session: What Christmas Means for Vulnerable Children, from an article by Helen Richardson, Focus on the Family.What Christmas Means for Vulnerable Children - Focus on the FamilyPsalm 103:8 – “The LORD is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.”Ways to make Christmas special for vulnerable childrenBe intentional and proactive. This includes putting time and energy into it.Gifts purchased or made with the vulnerable child in mind has an incredible impactBeing proactive and intentional includes connecting with m...
2025-12-1132 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: The First Christmas Without A Loved OneThe Session: The First Christmas (and other holidays) Without A Loved OneMatthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted"Highlights And Reactions To The First Christmas Without A Loved One from Tom and Scott.It Is Important To Prioritize Your Needs.  Take Time To:WalkNapHave important conversations Take time to have your space.Crying and hugs are to be expected and enjoyed Find new family traditions that help after experiencing lossNew traditions could include cruisesRent a h...
2025-11-1330 minAccess All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)
Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)Tom Russell with Angus Young (1986)In this episode, we hear one of the many classic interviews Tom Russell recorded with AC/DC's Angus Young. A native of Glasgow and a regular visitor to Scotland, Angus reminisces about his experiences in Glasgow and beyond, sharing recording and road stories from life with one of the world's most successful rock bands. At the time, AC/DC were in the middle of a massive world tour promoting their self-produced Fly On The Wall album, and Angus and the lads were about to play the first of two nights at Edinburgh Playhouse. From this...
2025-10-231h 10The Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Grandparents Parenting Their GrandchildrenThe Session: Grandparents Parenting Their Grandchildren - Parenting for FaithProverbs 22:6Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.Scott and Tom’s memories of their grandparents3 Truths That Every Grandparent Should Know1. You are influential – whether you know it or notThink back to your childhood. Can you remember your grandparents? What is it about them that still influences you today? Although I have never seen them play...
2025-08-2124 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Words We Shouldn’t UseThe Session: Words We Shouldn’t Use, from Tom’s daily devotionals on Facebook The words we say are very powerful. It’s amazing what happens when someone says a blessing over you. It is capable of lifting your spirits or encouraging you when you’re feeling down.The words we use are also very reflective of what is going on in a person’s heart. Matthew 15:11 teaches, “It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.” Paul also mentio...
2025-08-0722 minAccess All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)
Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)Tom Russell with Neil Peart (1983) Episode 2 – Neil Peart In this episode, we are backstage at the infamous "coo shed" that is Ingliston Show Ground on the outskirts of Edinburgh in Scotland. Legendary Scottish rock DJ, Tom Russell, was a wee bit nervous as he sat down with one of rock's greatest drummers and storytellers, the enigmatic Neil Peart of Canadian prog rockers, Rush.  The band had just finished playing, and it's fair to say that Neil was not impressed by the venue's sound or the layout for the fans. What follows is a fascinating discussion about touring, venue cho...
2025-04-3052 minAccess All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)
Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)Tom Russell with David Coverdale (1989)Episode 1 – David Coverdale Our journey begins in London in 1989. At the EMI offices at Manchester Square, legendary Scottish rock DJ, Tom Russell sat down with one of rock's most charismatic frontmen, David Coverdale of Whitesnake. The band was riding high on the success of their multimillion-selling album, "1987," and their follow-up, "Slip of the Tongue," and Coverdale was in full flight, charming, cheeky, and generous. This wasn't your typical press junket interview. This was classic Coverdale, talking music, band members, The Glasgow Apollo, fame, the British press, and sharing a few off-the-cuff stories that co...
2025-04-251h 00The Huddle Leadership Podcast with Kate Russell
The Huddle Leadership Podcast with Kate RussellEp 34 - The Director's Vision: Leadership Lessons from the Film Industry with Tom RussellIn this episode of The Huddle Leadership Podcast, we've done something a little different... Instead of our usual format, we explore the world of performing arts and leadership through the eyes of actor Tom Russell. As both a professional actor and part of The Huddle team, Tom brings unique insights into how direction, team dynamics, and leadership principles in the arts can translate to any workplace environment. Host Kate Russell (Tom's mom) guides the conversation, uncovering valuable lessons from Tom's extensive experience on stage and screen since childhood.Key TakeawaysClear Vision: Tom emphasises that good...
2025-03-0335 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session-Love Month 2The Session / Love Month / Feb. 13 ReleaseExpectations and The Communication HighwayThe communication highway primarily consists of the speaker and listener roles. Before the speaker makes an “I” statement. He or she can go before the Lord and ask Him for wisdom to make an “I” that is said lovingly and in a caring way. An “I” statement consists of a feeling followed by when it happens. An example would be, “I feel hurt when you make fun of my cooking.”  SCOTTS FIRST THOUGHT “….IF YOU STOPPED BURNING EVERYTHING, I WOULDN’T FEEL HURT...
2025-02-1327 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session-Goal SettingDid you make a New Year's resolution?  According to research, most resolutions have already been broken.  If that's you, don't give up!  Tom & Scott have a way to get you back on track!The Session: Goal Setting & ResearchScripture: Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”1.  SMART =SpecificMeasurable VisionAction Plan Who, When, Where & HowReviseTime...
2025-01-0227 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Helping Your Teens Handle "Young Love" Ahhh....young love.  Remember that first broken heart you had?  Your kids will experience that for sure.  It's how we help them as parents that can help them cope.  That's what we cover in this episode.The Session:  Helping Teens Navigate Through The Tumultuous Teen Years And Dating…or, how to help your teen heal a broken heart…Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is one who keeps the Law. Proverbs 29:18 (NASB)In 1991 86% of high school students were datingIn 2017 the number of high school st...
2024-12-0525 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe 3 Fuels of Anger-Part 1 What started as an idea for one episode covering the 3 Fuels of Anger has become 2 episodes, with Scott pouring out his anger issues for you and Tom to sort out.  Who's bright idea was this?The Session:  The 3 Fuels of AngerEcclesiastes 7:9   Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.1. FearThose things that we fear in life also fuel our anger. A good example when I was a school teacher I also had a fear of heights. My children regularly hel...
2024-11-0725 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: ADD/ADHD School's been in session for a bit, maybe you're noticing some changes in your child.  Maybe their teacher is telling you about some behavioral issue.  It could be Attention Deficit Disorder, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.  In this episode, Tom & Scott talk about some symptoms and possible treatments.The Session:  AAD/ADHD SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENTRomans 5:4-5, “Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Notice that hope comes from character, which comes from perseverance, which comes from suffering. Inattentive ADHD, your greatest struggle will come from problems such as high distracti...
2024-10-0324 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Being a Blessing During Pastor Appreciation Month October is Pastor Appreciation Month.  In this episode, Tom & Scott share some ideas on how to bless your Pastor (AND their families) this October...and really, all year!The Session:  Pastor Appreciation Month1 Thessalonians 5:12–13 (NIV): “Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.”Pick a different strategy for the week. Do it every day of t...
2024-09-2624 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: The Pastoral Grind Here's your first reminder!  Pastor Appreciation Month is just a couple weeks away!  As you think about how to honor the Pastors (AND their families) in your church, Tom & Scott talk about some alarming statistics about why it's important to honor those who serve the Lord and teach you.The Session: The Pastoral GrindProverbs 4:23: "Above all else, guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life"Stress, loneliness and political division are the three items that rise to the surface.56% of pastors say stress of th...
2024-09-1924 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Screen Time & Your Kids Screen Time.  It's become the age-old fight of the home.  But how much screen time is really appropriate and healthy for our kids?  Tom and Scott talk through that in this episode.The Session:  Screen Time and Our Kids     Based on an article from Fox News Aug. 11, by Melissa RudyThat’s according to a recent Denmark study led by Dr. Jesper Schmidt-Persson from the University of Southern Denmark. It looked at the effects of reduced screen media exposure on youth mental health.Eighty-nine families with a total of 181 children and teens were randomly...
2024-09-1224 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session-Bullying In this "retro" episode from 2022, Tom & Scott look at a tough topic as school starts...bullying.  How do you know if your child is a victim?  How do you if your child IS a bully?  We talk through it.ScriptureWe should treat others the way we would like to be treated (Luke 6:31). Definition:  Bullying occurs between two students who have different degrees of power.Researchers who study bullying cite three common characteristics of what makes an act bullying:· Bullying is intentional and tries...
2024-08-1525 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session-Role Models The Session: Role models-who are/were your role models?  Who do/did you look up to?  What characteristics led you to make them a role model?  We sort that out in this episode! Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, (Titus 2:7) Characteristics of Jesus, Leadership· Compassion Jesus demonstrated compassion in all interactions and advocated for a world of love and forgiveness.· Selflessness Jesus' teachings and example of selfless leadership put leaders in a position of humilit...
2024-08-0824 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Phobias, part 1 Hopefully, this episode of the session won't be too scary...Tom said he has a fear of scary!  Please enjoy this episode from the 2023 archive!The Session: Phobias No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. I Corinthians 10:13 The National Institute of Mental Health suggests that phobias affect approximately 10% of U.S. adu...
2024-07-1125 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Ask Me Anything! "Ask me anything".  You ever say it, and instantly say to yourself, "What WAS I thinking"?  But you all provided a great mix of serious and fun question for this episode!  So many, in fact, that we had to do an additional segment which did NOT make it to air on Rise FM!  We can't guarantee that we answered in the order below, but we think we got to all them...The Session:  Ask Me Anything!We chose to leave the name out due to the topic:  So middle age and single..how would...
2024-06-2042 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Imaginary Friends I promise....Tom and I are not just voices in your head OR imaginary friends!  We are real people!  And in this episode, we share some important information that parents need to hear about the imaginary friends your kids may have.  We get real in this episode too.  They have popped up in both of our families.The Session:  Imaginary FriendsResearch suggests that imaginary friends are normal for children and can have many benefits.II Timothy 2:7: Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in ev...
2024-06-1324 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Father's Day, part 2 NOTE: If you would like to send us a question for our “Ask me Anything” episode, please email scott@risefmohio.com or tom.hccm@gmail.com   We would love to hear from you!  Serious or silly, it doesn’t matter! Father’s Day, Part 1 (We didn’t intend for a 2-parter, but it’s us, so….)Luke 15:20So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, thre...
2024-06-0625 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Father's Day, part 1 NOTE: If you would like to send us a question for our “Ask me Anything” episode, please email scott@risefmohio.com or tom.hccm@gmail.com   We would love to hear from you!  Serious or silly, it doesn’t matter! Father’s Day, Part 1 (We didn’t intend for a 2-parter, but it’s us, so….Luke 15:20So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, thre...
2024-05-3025 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: More Mother's Day Thoughts "Mom"...."Stepmom"  Such important names, such important people.  On this episode, Tom & Scott share thoughts on honoring mom.The Session:  Helps For Honoring Your Mother On Mothers DayExodus 20:12, “Honor your father and your mother,” and Leviticus 19:3, “Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father.”By Amy Bost Henegar.  She has been a pastor for the Manhattan Church of Christ in New York City since 2001. She has a Doctor of Ministry degree from New York Theological Seminary and is a Board Certified Chaplain.Mothering Can Be Painful...
2024-05-0924 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Our Missionaries Need Encouragement! Our Missionaries.  Serving our Lord all over the world, in places we won't go.  They need our continuous love and support.  Tom and Scott talk about some struggles our missionaries have, and how we can support them.  And because it's Tom and Scott, it's going to be a two-parter....The Session: Dynamics of the Missionary FamilyBy: alifeoverseas.com Acts 13:47For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, "'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'" 
2024-04-1124 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: 10 Ways We Unintentionally Make Singles Feel Invisible at Church Being single in today's world is hard.  Being single in the church today shouldn't be.  But there are ways we make singleness harder than it needs to be in the church today.  Tom and Scott examine some ways we do that in this week's episode.10 Ways We Unintentionally Make Singles Feel Invisible in the ChurchBy Brenda Rogers, ibelieve.comI dreaded Sunday; it was my least favorite day of the week. I went to church, but not Bible study because there wasn't a class for me. I sat on the pew...
2024-03-1424 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Dating in the Digital Age-2 Scott and Tom were surprised this topic went two weeks.  But it's Tom and Scott, so you never know.  This week, the guys get down into surviving dating in the digital age, whether you are just starting dating, or getting back into dating after several years.The Session:  Dating Etiquette in a Digital Age by Suzanne Hadley Gosselin, Focus on the Family, from Oct., 2023Texting and online messaging are convenient, but can breed bad habits when it comes to dating.When I (Suzanne) was first getting to know my husband, Kevin, tex...
2024-03-0424 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: P.R.E.P.A.R.E. This week, an episode from the archive!The Session Relationship between premarital counselling and marital success: Perceptions of married Christians in Ghana Reported in Academic Journal Proverbs 13:20  20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Research Shows: A Correlation Between Premarital Counseling and Marriage Satisfaction Fowers and Olson found that there was a direct link between marriage satisfaction and stability and premarital counseling. Men can relate to going into marriage without Primero counseling is like a footb...
2024-02-0124 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Letting Go of the Hurts of the Past This episode was suggested by Teresa.  Tom & Scott would love to discuss topics you suggest about faith and the family.  Email scott@risefmohio.com or tom@hccm.gmail.comThe Session: Forgiving And Healing Hurts Of The PastScriptureIsaiah 40:29: “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”Psalm 147:3: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Excerpts From:Dr. Terry Wardle on the Damage of Unresolved Wounds and the Risk and Gifts of Vulnerability Dr. W...
2024-01-2525 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: The Impact of Social Media on Our Kids-part 2 This episode concludes our conversation about the impact social media is having on our kids.  Scott and Tom offer hope and ideas for controlling the screen time our kids have.  The Session: Social Media’s Impact on our Lives I John 2:16“For all that is in the world - the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life - is not from the Father but is from the world." Because, according to internet safety expert Jesse Weinberger, who surveyed 70,000 students, on average...
2024-01-1924 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Are You Prepared For Marriage? Maybe you've found "the one".  First, congratulations!  But, are you READY for marriage?  All the feelings may be there.  But after the joy of the wedding, a marriage happens.  In this episode, Tom & Scott talk about how to know if you are really ready for marriage.The Session:  Am I Prepared For Marriage?Psalm 127:1Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it” (vs. 1). A strong lasting marriage must be based on a relationship with God. (Session will come from Galatians 5:22)
2024-01-0425 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: The Kids Christmas is a time of memory making.  In this rusty trusty episode from 2015, we talk about the memories of Tom's now grown children.  Everything from Christmas to family vacations to dating.  So no show notes today, just sit back and enjoy, and we will be back with you in 2024!  And if making positive memories has been a challenge for your family, know that you can always start fresh.  Tom is a life coach, and you can start a conversation with him at www.HeritageChristianCounselingMinistries.com. To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
2023-12-2124 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: 5 Steps to a Successful Blended Family-Part 2 As only Tom and Scott can do, they take what was supposed to be a one week episode, and have to turn it in to two.  The full notes are here from both episodes.  If you have a topic you would like us to cover, please email scott@risefmohio.com.The Session: 5 Tips for Becoming a Blended FamilyRomans 8:15The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, 'A...
2023-11-2324 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: 5 Steps to a Successful Blended Family, part 1 As only Tom and Scott can do, they take what was supposed to be a one week episode, and have to turn it in to two.  The full notes are here, and will be repeated on next week's episode.The Session: 5 Tips for Becoming a Blended FamilyRomans 8:15The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father.'From Learning to respect the “other wom...
2023-11-1625 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: A 30,000 Foot View of Step-Families Raw Emotions, a Look at Managing the Step Family. Five Important Emotions That Are Common In Step Family LivingLuke 1:34-35And Mary said to the angel, "How shall this be, since I have no husband?" And the angel said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.First, let's define a step family:  Tom described a step family as a family created when one parent, w...
2023-11-0925 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Helping the Pastor's Spouse In this episode, Scott & Tom talk about the unique challenges a Pastor's spouse face.  As you think about how to honor your Pastor this Pastor Appreciation Month, consider how you can  support your Pastor's spouse.The Session:  Helping the Pastor’s Spouse Lord of peace, may You give our pastor(s) and their families peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). Support your spouse without being the assistant pastor.1.   Be a loving, supportive spouse2.   Do not neglect the training of your children.3.   Ta...
2023-10-1924 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Parenting the Addicted Adult Child-2 In the last episode, we unpacked what TO do as you parent an adult child who's an addict.  In this episode, we flip it around, and share what NOT to do.  You'll see notes for both episodes here.The Session:  Parenting The Adult Addicted Child II Timothy 1:7For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control."From Mountainside.comWhat TO Do  (BOLD lines are a point of emphasis from Tom)1. Do set boundaries and invite open...
2023-09-2123 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Parenting the Addicted Adult Child-1 We never know how long an episode of the Session will run.  Sometimes, we dig deep enough into a topic that it requires more than 1 episode.  That's the case with this topic.  It's split right down the middle.  We talk about the things TO do when parenting the adult child that's an adict.  We'll cover the flip side in the next episode. You'll see notes for both episodes here. The Session:  Parenting The Adult Addicted Child II Timothy 1:7For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-co...
2023-09-1424 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: 33 Forever In this episode from earlier this year, Tom & Scott welcome in Jeff & Donna Heck.  Together they discuss a hard topic, suicide.  33 Forever is a non-profit created by Jeff & Donna Heck, after their 33-year old daughter, Dani, committed suicide.  They connect people fighting with depression, suicidal thoughts and other mental health issues with the care they need. On today's episode, you'll hear about their goal to normalize talking about mental health issues, and their passion to get people the help they need.Their website is http://www.33forever.life          facebook.com/33foreverincIf you need help, call the suici...
2023-08-0325 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Sending Your Kids Off to College, or How Long Do You Wait Before Turning Their Room into a Man Cave? Whether you are sending your kids to college, to marriage, or to life, this episode can help.  Tom & Scott also discuss the obvious question...how long do you wait before turning their room into a man cave? Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10 Breathe. Seriously. Inhale and exhale. Take a moment. Grab some quiet time. Saying goodbye for the first time is a life-changing, epic moment, but the world isn’t ending. No one is dying. Even though your heart might be telling you ot...
2023-07-2724 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Communication Hiway In this "best of" episode from 2019, there's a new sheriff in town, and he says there are ways to behave on the hiway of communication in your marriage.  There are rules of the road to keep the lanes of communication open.  Tom (the sheriff) & Scott (Barney Fife to Tom's Sheriff Andy Taylor) talk about the importance of keeping the lanes of communication open in your marriage. To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
2023-07-2023 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Using Exercise as a Treatment for Depression; Or...Is Scott trying to put Tom out of Business? Exercise, A Definite Treatment For Depression and Anxiety  (aka how to put Tom out of business)Is Scott really trying to put Tom out of business by discussing how exercise can replace therapy as a treatment for depression and anxiety?  You decide.   Matthew 6:33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Research by the University of South AustraliaOccurrence· Millions of people are reporting depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditionsStudy in the...
2023-07-1625 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Parenting the Middle Child Over the next few weeks, Tom & Scott turn their focus to parenting.  We start by focusing in the middle, with the Middle Child!  If you have a topic you would like us to talk about, please email scott@risefmohio.com  The Middle Child Mark 10:13–16 People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.  When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs...
2023-05-0423 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: The 5 Love Languages This week on The Session, it's all about love!  We talk through Dr. Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages.I Corinthians 13:4-7Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.Quality TimeTo you, nothing says you’re loved like undivided attention. When you...
2023-04-1427 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session-Phobias-2 So why are we scared of spiders, anyway?  This week, Scott and Tom open the book on phobias, why we have them, what causes them, and how we fix them.The Session: Phobias No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. I Corinthians 10:13 The National Institute of Mental Health suggests that phobias affect app...
2023-03-2325 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session-Phobias-1 So why are we scared of spiders, anyway?  This week, Scott and Tom open the book on phobias, why we have them, what causes them, and how we fix them.The Session: Phobias No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. I Corinthians 10:13 The National Institute of Mental Health suggests that phobias affect app...
2023-03-1627 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Therapy and the Senior Citizen It was just a random thought that led us to this week's episode.  Scott asked Tom if doing therapy with senior citizens was different from other counseling.  We hope it's informative!Counseling & Senior Citizens Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. – Isaiah 46:4 The Caregiver (Susan Goertz)Support for the caregiver is vitally important. It is a priority that the caregi...
2023-03-0924 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Tom's Top 3 Parenting Strategies We call Tom "the King of the Kranium".  This week, we find out why, a little, with strategies Tom uses in session.The Session: Tom’s 3 Top Parenting Strategies Psalm 127:3-4: Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Have A New Kid By FridayReality TherapyBuild a good relationship.– Examine the current behavior           Discuss it– Evaluate behavior-helpful or not?– Brainstorm alternatives.– Commit to new plan.– Evaluate resul...
2023-03-0224 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: How to be the next Tom Russell, part 2 The Session: How to be the next Tom!Our verses:  Ps. 32:8  I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go.  I will counsel you with My eye upon you.Matt. 6:33  But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.II Cor. 5:17  Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.  The old has passed away, behold the new has come.What kind of temperament/personality should a Christian counselor have?Should you be...
2023-01-1220 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: How to be the next Tom Russell, part 1 The Session: Jan. 5 & 12, 2023How to be the next Tom!What kind of temperament/personality should a Christian counselor have?Should you be married?  Does that have an impact?What education do you need?  Should you go only to a Christian college?  How long will you be in school?What legal/state/local licenses or certifications do you have to have to practice?Is it better to work for someone else, or start your own practice like you did with Heritage?How do...
2023-01-1124 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: How to be the next Tom Russell, part 1 The Session: How to be the next Tom!Our verses:  Ps. 32:8  I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go.  I will counsel you with My eye upon you.Matt. 6:33  But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.II Cor. 5:17  Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.  The old has passed away, behold the new has come.What kind of temperament/personality should a Christian counselor have?Should you be...
2023-01-0524 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: "The Kids" Not really any show notes this week, just our wish that you and your family make great memories this Christmas!  If you need to start a conversation with Tom, he can be reached at http://www.heritagechristiancounselingministries.com To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
2022-12-2216 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: A Special Guest & A Special Conversation With Warrior's Respite! The show notes are pretty short.  Our conversation was intentionally designed to be a free-flowing one.  Links to Josh's website and others are at the bottom of the notes.The Session-Scott, Tom & Josh-Warrior’s RespiteIntro-where faith, life, and warriors connectTom share about what Heritage is, please include the spiritual componentJosh share about what Warrior’s Respite is, please include the spiritual component.What causes PTSD?  Josh, were you ever told what caused your case?How does the military and the VA handle it?To...
2022-11-1735 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Color Psychology The Session: The Psychology of ColorIsaiah 1:18   Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.What is color psychology?· Color psychology is the study of color’s impact on human behavior. It aims to understand why and how different hues affect our feelings, behavior and decision-making processes.· Color plays a role in decision making. How did it play a role in your last...
2022-07-1421 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Honoring Dad-2 Ways to Honor Your Deceased DadPsalm 116:15: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."  Understand...in God's eyes, YOU ARE PRECIOUS!9 Things you can do to honor dad even after he's passed away:* Create a memorial website/social media page* Write him a letter.  The earlier, the better.  It's an aid in the grieving process.*Make a memory quilt.  The funeral home might be able to help, or you might have some gifted grandmothers and aunts.  Scott's mom made 3 memory quilts out of his dads t-shirts from all o...
2022-06-2320 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session BONUS EPISODE! In light of the tragic school shootings in Texas, I brought Tom into the studio during my show on Thursday afternoon to talk about how we should help our kids as they process this tragedy.  Our time was limited, so I thought it would be a good idea to have a fuller conversation posted here for you to listen to when you can.  Some of the information we shared was from Tom's experience over the years at Heritage Christian Counseling.  Much of what we shared is from Focus on the Family at this link:  https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/faci...
2022-05-2714 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Nutrition & Mental Health-2 The Session with Martie Whittekin  Martie Whittekin is Tom’s sister, and a Certified Clinical Nutritionist.  Host of the Healthy By Nature Show.  She’s been a nutrition counselor since 1982, authored 3 books, including The Probiotic Cure and Natural Alternatives to Nexium, Maalox, Tagamet and Prilosec.  She served as President of the Natural Products Association, and founder of Texans for Health Freedom, and served on the Board of Trustees of Bastyr University.  She’s been married to Bill for “a very long time”, has 4 grown children and 2 grandchildren.First, a couple of “little Tommy” stories…Today on the Sessio...
2022-05-1921 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Nutrition & Mental Health-1 The Session with Martie Whittekin  5-3-22Martie Whittekin is Tom’s sister, and a Certified Clinical Nutritionist.  Host of the Healthy By Nature Show.  She’s been a nutrition counselor since 1982, authored 3 books, including The Probiotic Cure and Natural Alternatives to Nexium, Maalox, Tagamet and Prilosec.  She served as President of the Natural Products Association, and founder of Texans for Health Freedom, and served on the Board of Trustees of Bastyr University.  She’s been married to Bill for “a very long time”, has 4 grown children and 2 grandchildren.First, a couple of “little Tommy” stories…Toda...
2022-05-0527 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Keeping the Romance Alive, part 2 Our celebration of Love Month continues with a conversation about keeping the spark sparking in your marriage!  With Tom laid up at home, the audio may sound a bit different.  Tom is on a zoom call with Scott in the studio.Keeping The Romance AliveSolomon 2:15Catch the foxes for us, The little foxes that spoil and ruin the vineyards [of love], While our vineyards are in blossom.” Date your mateHow often?Try revisiting dates you did in history24 hour get aways From Focus on the Family Go to the...
2022-02-2417 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Keeping the Romance Alive, part 1 Our celebration of Love Month continues with a conversation about keeping the spark sparking in your marriage!  With Tom laid up at home, the audio may sound a bit different.  Tom is on a zoom call with Scott in the studio.Keeping The Romance AliveSolomon 2:15Catch the foxes for us, The little foxes that spoil and ruin the vineyards [of love], While our vineyards are in blossom.” Date your mateHow often?Try revisiting dates you did in history24 hour get aways From Focus on the Family Go to the...
2022-02-1718 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Marriage Fundamental from Colossians 3, part 2 Apologies in advance for the change in audio.  Scott was in the studio, Tom is laid up at home after breaking his hip.THE SESSION - Marriage Fundamentals According to Colossians 3  Each marriage partner prepares themselves for marriage          a. But now you must              also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy               language from your lips. Put on the new nature that is renewed in knowledge of our Creator         a. focus on being trustworthy          b. focus on putting on the new self               which is evidenced...
2022-02-1622 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: The Kids Sorry, no show notes here.  Just Tom and his kids talking about what it was like to grow up a Russell, and the Christmas/family traditions that shaped them.  Hope you like laughter! To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
2021-12-2316 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Christmas Traditions Peek behind the mic time.  We didn't really prep for this show.  It's us being open and honest about the importance of starting Christmas traditions, using some of our own traditions in our families as examples.  The important thing is that family traditions are things your kids hang on to, and help hold memories.  In blended families, this requires some time on the communication highway, and a lot of compromise.  If you need help, reach out to Tom at www.heritagechristiancounselingministries.comMerry Christmas! To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
2021-12-1021 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Father's Day Celebration! 5 Important Keys for Fathers on Father’s Day Scripture: “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” ~ Ephesians 6:4 1.    Be a Role Model - inside the house and the communityDemonstrate to your children how a husband loves his wifea. It provides security. Hidden message is, if dad loves mom he must’ve me too.b. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her Ephesians 5:252.    S...
2021-06-1722 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Twisted Thinking! ~ Part 2 Here's the link to our notes from this week's show on Twisted Thinking!  It's amazing, but we got through all 10 in one show!  Next week, we dig into the ways to combat and untwisted our twisted thinking!https://arfamiliesfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cognitive-Distortions.pdfFind out more about Tom & Heritage Christian Counseling Ministries at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingministries.comIn Mansfield:  419-526-5523In Ashland:  419-496-0007In Shelby:  567-844-0036Remote sessions are also available. To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
2021-06-1027 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Twisted Thinking! Here's the link to our notes from this week's show on Twisted Thinking!  It's amazing, but we got through all 10 in one show!  Next week, we dig into the ways to combat and untwisted our twisted thinking!https://arfamiliesfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cognitive-Distortions.pdf To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
2021-06-0328 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Stress and Worry, part 3 Session Stress/Worry“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7 Worry is to think about problems or fears: to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen.  Worry feeds stress Why do people get stressed ?work, finance, health, relationships, poor nutrition, and media ov...
2021-05-2721 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Stress & Worry, part 2 Session Stress/Worry“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7Worry is to think about problems or fears : to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen.  Worry feeds stress.  Stress is the body's reaction to what the mind is thinking.Why do...
2021-05-2020 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Stress & Worry 1 Session Stress/Worry“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7 Worry is to think about problems or fears: to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen.  Worry feeds stress Why do people get stressed ?work, finance, health, relationships, poor nutrition, and media ov...
2021-05-1320 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Mother's Day, part 3 Three biblical truths for single mothers by Timberley from Living our Priorities If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him.”~ James 1:5 (AMPC) God’s Wisdom·  A message to the single mother.God has so much love, and compassion for you; that through Jesus Christ, He has given youeverything you need to raise your family with nothing missing and nothing...
2021-05-0722 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellMother's Day, part 2 To Single Moms On Mother’s Day (From Crosswalk.com) Psalm: 147:3He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.  1.    Worship First-Start your day with worship.  Open up your heart to God’s work in you as a mother 2. Reach Out-Plan an outing with other single mothers to encourage one another as you travel the single parent journey 3. Take Time For Yourself-Prioritize yourself in your scheduling-take time to find an inexpensivebaby sitting swap.  Find a teenager that is trusted to co...
2021-04-2918 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Celebrate Mom, part 1 The Session - Mothers’ Day Proverbs 31:28–29: "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.'" Mothers often feel:·  Not important·  ExamplesWould someone please let the dogin?Dinner time and no one comesPlease put your coat awayLeaving clothes all around your room  ·  Mothers Need Respectful AppreciationWhen their needs are respected
2021-04-2220 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Insomnia Psalm 4:8 “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety." Rule Out Physical Causes·  see your family doctor·  High blood pressure·  Stomach problems - hunger Anxiety Produced Insomnia·  very common·  Anxiety is an energy that is another name for feelings Depression Produced Insomnia·  Early morning awakening·  Like anxiety depression is an energy that we refer to as feelings Helps·  Determine if you are either anxi...
2021-04-1527 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Impatience! James 5:7-8 “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.Impatience is the tendency to be impatient; irritability or restlessness.  "she crumpled up the pages in a burst of impatience"The primary cause of impatience seems to be the dislike or fear of certain feelings, and the...
2021-04-0821 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Living in the Victory of the Cross Living In The Victory Of The Cross1.    Because of Jesus We Have Victory Over Sin·  Deuteronomy 20:4For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”·  I John 1:9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 2.    Because of Jesus Victory on the Cross We Have Victory Over Temptation·  I Corinthians 10:13No temptation has overtaken you except wh...
2021-04-0117 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: 7 Things Dads Do That Go Unnoticed https://www.allprodad.com/things-dads-do-no-one-notices/ To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
2021-03-1724 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: The 3 Fuels of Anger 3 Fuels of Anger1. Hurt Feelings. Unmet Needs value, importance* Share your feelings with a trustedrelationship* Write a letter to the person who hurtyou* safe place pictureI Peter 5:7Cast all your anxiety on himbecause he cares for you.If Jesus talk to you about Your hurt what would He say?If you could picture Him holding you what would that feel like?2. FrustrationExamples include any of the northeastern Ohio professional sports teams.
2021-03-1125 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: How Do Single Moms Do It? https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/parenting-challenges/single-parenting/how-can-the-single-mom-do-it/ To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
2021-03-0421 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: 10 Ideas to give your marriage a fresh start-part 2 https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/10-ideas-to-give-your-marriage-a-fresh-start/ To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
2021-02-2517 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: 10 Ideas for a fresh start, part 1 10 Ideas for a fresh startFirst Things First         * what are you problem exists real lying yourself with how God loves you.          * Paul David Tripp stated relationships are first fixed vertically before they are fixed horizontally         * Love ones neighbor as oneself Mark 12:28-34 2.    Ruthlessly Hunt Gratitude           * Studies of brain scans show gratitude has been linked closely to happiness      3.  Figure Out What’s  Eating Your Grapes            *Song of Solomon speaks of chasing out the foxes in your vineyard (2:15)            * lack of rest, no calendar space, or lack of resolution       4...
2021-02-1818 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: 9 Lies That Can Destroy Your Marriage, part 2 The Session 9 Lies That Destroy Marriagehttps://twitter.com/DalyFocus/status/1336663364097871873 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh"? So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate' (Matthew 19:4-6, ESV) Top 9 lies that destroy marriage1. Happiness is the primary goal·  compared to joy happiness is temporary fleeting feeling2. Marriage is all about unity, not individuality·  It is...
2021-02-1719 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: 9 Lies That Destroy Marriage, Part 1 The Session 9 Lies That Destroy MarriageTherefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh"? So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate' (Matthew 19:4-6, ESV)Top 9 lies that destroy marriage1. Happiness is the primary goalcompared to joy happiness is temporary fleeting feeling2. Marriage is all about unity, not individualityIt is possible to smother our marriage partner. 2 whole...
2021-02-0420 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Laughter The Session/LaughterJob 8:21He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with shouting.Dr. Les Parrot reports research from the Mayo Clinic:laughter is medicineReduces the physical signs of stressIncreases oxygen flowcalms the body stress responserelives physical tensionboosts your moodlong term positive impact on the immune system and overall healthLaughing releases endorphins feel good cellsForbes Research ReportLaughter contagiously forms social bonds.Laughter fosters brain connectivity. Not all laughter is the same, and it...
2021-01-2819 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Are you a workaholic? Part 1 We won't be able to cover everything, so here's the notes!  Test yourself and see where you fit in!https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/workaholicsWhen does a hard worker become a workaholic?That's the question scientists sought to answer in a 2017 study spanning 50 years of organizational psychology research on workaholism. The researchers aren't interested in “overpathologizing a common and often positive behavior such as work,” the team writes in the study.Rather, they hope to outline the clinical characteristics of workaholics so this group can get the help they...
2021-01-1422 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Goal Setting for the new year Setting goals IS a good thing.  For me (Scott), one goal is to spend at least 5 minutes per day stretching out his back.  For you, it might be something else.  Tom and I talk about making goals that are:Specific-Like for me (Scott), spend at least 5 minutes a day stretching my back.Measurable-You have certain specific things to do to reach the goalActionable-your goal has defined actions to take.Reviseable-If your goal is too big or not big enough, you can revise it.Time sensitive-that you can change over time. To rea...
2021-01-0726 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: Christmas Traditions https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/christmas-activities/ To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
2020-12-2425 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: 5 Things to Teach Your Kids at Christmas It's so hard to help your children focus on the real meaning of Christmas. We have a few thoughts for you. To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
2020-12-2317 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellThe Session: 7 Simple Traditions that Teach Kids the Real Meaning of Christmas After our Thanksgiving break, we unpack 7 simple traditions you could use to help teach your kids the real meaning of Christmas.  And guess what....Santa is one of them!  Think we're nuts?  Listen to this week's edition of The Session!https://finds.life.church/7-simple-traditions-teach-kids-real-meaning-christmas/ To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
2020-12-0321 minThe Session with Tom Russell
The Session with Tom RussellWhat Pastor's Wives Wish Someone Had Told Them Seven Things Pastors’ Wives Wish They Had Been Told Before They Became Pastors’ WivesThom S. Rainer April 6, 2013I am especially grateful to have the opportunity to hear from pastors’ wives since much of my focus is on pastors. Our recent, informal survey simply asked the open-ended question: “What do you wish you had been told before you became a minister’s wife?”Thank you to the pastors’ wives who were willing to give us such great feedback. And thanks to Chris Adams for doing the survey and...
2020-11-1123 minThe Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)
The Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)Mary And Tom, Episode 11500:01 Introduction; 00:05 The Vote released; 00:30 "We sold a few billion"; 01:00 Sale coming November 23; 01:10 Tom has a bad idea; 01:40 Eye candy; 01:55 Wood bits; 03:00 Tom looks like her sister; 03:40 Technical difficulties; 04:05 Huge card order; 04:40 Mary is very talented; 05:05 "Tom forgot how to shave"; 07:10 Tim Taylor.
2020-11-1011 minThe Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)
The Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)Mary And Tom, Episode 9500:01 Introduction; 00:05 The topic is not dinosaurs; 00:25 Westphalia live stream; 00:40 Brief insert; 00:55 Chicago; 01:30 "Mom, I was two"; 01:55 The cereal factory; 02:55 "What honeymoon"; 03:15 Listen: Mary Russell has become unstuck in time; 03:50 Alleged honeymoon; 04:30 Alleged cat-sized cockroaches; 05:10 Londons; 05:55 The Hot 'n' Now; 06:50 Hundred dollar burgers; 07:15 Forty bucks, that's a lot of money man; 07:45 The seafood platter special; 10:00 "No, the can opener is fine"; 11:00 "Dinosaurs were mentioned".
2020-01-2000 minThe Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)
The Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)Mary And Tom, Episode 8600:01 Introduction; 00:05 GrandmaCon; 00:55 Paternity Court; 01:55 Dinosaur Table Battles is a real thing; 02:55 "He needs to be a DJ"; 03:50 Tom is in no position to critique facial hair; 04:15 A lack of hair awareness; 04:40 Tom's unfortunate hair choices; 05:10 Stupid bets; 05:45 Something Tom regrets; 08:40 Irish Gauge; 09:00 GrandCon; 10:10 Working with Capstone.
2019-08-2600 minThe Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)
The Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)Mary And Tom Episode 6900:01 Introduction; 00:05 The d-word; 00:30 Brave Little Belgium; 00:50 Brave Little Toaster and Hardware Wars, both of which are real movies; 01:40 Sunlight for shooting; 02:05 Videos and presentation; 04:40 Advertising; 07:00 A little bit cold; 07:25 Tom's 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera; 08:20 Tom's uncle buys the car; 10:10 Tom's maternal grandfather outran imaginary Nazis and/or tornados; 11:15 Tom's paternal grandfather actually fought in WWII and Korea; 11:35 Tom's father avoids going into the military; 12:20 Tom's other uncle joins the coast guard; 13:10 No stairs; 14:30 Teetotaler; 15:00 Table Battles: Gettysburg; 15:55 Wilcow.
2019-02-0400 minThe Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)
The Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)Mary And Tom, Episode 6600:01 Is it on; 00:05 Introduction; 00:10 What are we talking about?; 00:25 2018 releases; 01:40 The Heights of Alma; 02:30 Hi, mayonnaise, how's it going; 02:40 An inventory of the things on the table; 03:20 Light bulbs; 04:30 Band-aids; 05:30 A sense of loss; 06:00 Tomato sauce hides the blood; 06:35 Brave Little Belgium; 06:45 Widows and orphans; 08:45 Tom attempts to make a request; 09:15 Countermix follies; 09:45 Tom makes a request; 10:40 That's closer to a yes than a no is; 10:55 The Devil's Details; 11:30 A whole stack of books; 12:00 Discworld; 12:20 Tom did well this Christmas; 13:00 Tom didn't do well our first Christmas; 14:20 Not big gift people; 14:40 Mary voids a warranty.
2018-12-3100 minThe Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)
The Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)Mary And Tom Episode 6500:01 Introduction; 00:05 Dinosaur-free Christmas special; 00:55 "Is celebration the word?"; 01:15 Small people punching everybody; 01:55 "I was a weird kid"; 02:20 Birthday knife fight; 03:15 "Has my sister been arrested?"; 03:50 Busting up a poker game; 04:30 Babies are hideous and ugly; 05:00 Our nephew, Volkswagen Russell; 06:00 Westphalia; 07:00 Mary saves the day a lot; 07:30 RIW Hobbies and their old U of M sale; 08:35 The other Agricola; 09:10 Destructive and constructive play; 12:30 Westphalia's victory conditions; 13:25 Hundreds of normal games.
2018-12-2500 minThe Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)
The Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)Mary And Tom, Episode 6200:01 Introduction, sort of; 00:25 Talking turkey; 01:50 Foods that are gross; 02:20 Tom does in fact eat corn; 03:10 The Hollandays Sale; 03:50 Absolutely Aces; 05:10 The Soo Line; 05:50 Dice towers and trays; 06:00 Canvas maps; 06:40 Tom announces his intention to drink Mary's water; 07:05 Mary is surprised for some reason that Tom drank her water; 07:40 Money chips; 09:40 Disclaimer; 10:05 "Why would they buy fifteen?"; 10:20 Shipping timeframes; 11:40 "Dinosaurs, stay away from my water"; 12:15 Second Chance Games.
2018-11-2600 minThe Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)
The Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)Mary And Tom, Episode 6 (repost)00:00 Introduction; 00:05 Horse & Musket update; 01:45 Tom attempts to make a casserole; 02:10 Water with vegetables in it; 02:30 White Castle; 03:20 Questions from our listeners; 03:37 How much time do you spend a week running Hollandspiele?; 04:04 Walking the cat; 04:25 Tom's old job; 05:34 Playtesting; 06:48 What are you looking for in a design?; 07:35 Tactical games; 08:35 Tom likes Combat Commander; 09:13 Hammer of the Scots; 10:00 How to Pronounce "Scots"; 10:30 Mary wins; 11:13 C&C Napoleonics (Mary wins); 11:41 Cribbage (Mary wins); 12:17 Scrabble (Mary wins); 12:58 Something Dana Lombardy told Tom; 13:39 The Most-Asked Questions; 14:46 Distribution; 15:41 Overseas; 16:30 Now on Twitter.
2018-07-1800 minThe Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)
The Mary and Tom Podcast (Hollandspiele)Mary And Tom Episode 2600:01 Introduction; 00:06 A tree falls in Dearborn; 01:07 Museumfest; 01:25 Tom's sense of direction; 02:20 The return trip; 03:35 "Where am I?"; 04:25 ASL; 05:05 Time scale; 05:45 In which we discuss several sitcoms; 07:00 The joke is always on whatever the woman's name was; 07:45 Tom can't tell how old people are; 08:25 Comparing Table Battles to an introductory hex-and-counter game; 09:10 Playing Battles on the Ice with a kid; 10:00 Tom hates children, apparently; 10:40 Playing draughts with a kid; 12:20 Supply Lines cubes are like Hot Pockets; 13:45 Feeling blessed.
2017-09-1800 min