Hope For The Caregiver | Don't Make It Worse
February 04, 2023
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"Hope for the Caregiver," with Peter Rosenberger, is a weekly broadcast strengthening fellow caregivers.
Caregiving is unpredictable – don’t make it worse.
Mary Tutterow is a caregiver and author with much to offer and she joins Peter for the program again to talk about The Path To Peace; five simple steps.
This week on Hope For The Caregiver Peter tell us to comfort with the same comfort that you have received – Scripture is our guide.
God is always there with His eyes WIDE OPEN to our pain that He allows, and He never flinches. Just like medical instruments in the hands of skilled doctors, experience can be a tool for weakening and strengthening in the capable hands of our loving God.
LIVE on Saturday mornings at 7:00AM.
Encore on Sunday evenings at 10:00PM.
LIVE on Saturday mornings at 7:00AM.
Encore on Sunday evenings at 10:00PM.
How do you know if you are a caregiver?
Weathering the “Caregiver” storms – respond according to the sever conditions.
Social media messages - What we tell ourselves matters.
Say something that’s meaningful – speak to the need.
Provide assurance - it’s pointless to argue with impairment.
LIVE on Saturday mornings at 7:00AM.
Encore on Sunday evenings at 10:00PM.
Starting this new year with hope and contentment because we're doing our caregiving for God, not affirmation.
2. A new book coming out in May – Core Principles for Caregivers.
3 & 4. Alcohol & addiction - cautionary and realistic expectations.
LIVE on Saturday mornings at 7:00AM.
Encore on Sunday evenings at 10:00PM.
With the end of 2022, Peter offers us a way to measure our health as we care for those we love.
Our Year-end Assessment
Christmas decoration and the seat of power.
Stu Epperson Jr. – The First Words of Jesus _ 2nd segment – Urgency of the Gospel message
Peter talks with Colleen Swindoll Thompson about the losses in life, especially handling life when it all goes sideways.
Her honesty and transparency will help anyone dealing with life when it is out of control, in her book, Reframing Life: Focusing on God When Life Gets Sideways and Learn more about her ministry,
Holidays and caregiving are not always compatible but if we remember we are stewards and not obligated merry makers it can help.
Embrace new traditions, Getting above the chaos with solitude and what that looks like are two things Peter identifies for us – it is not isolation.
And finally a cautionary tale - “How much trauma is acceptable?”
The theme is Thankfulness as we continue the holiday just a bit longer through the week end.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Peter Rosenberger hosts Hope for the Caregiver.
Being a caregiver is hard work, exhausting mentally, physically, and emotionally. Peter Rosenberger offers practical, Biblical structure for those caring for loved ones. Hope is found in Christ-centered service to those we are serving.
This week Peter's message is Bluetooth & crock-pots as he shares some of his care-giving journey.
From matters of the heart; the most difficult wounds to heal to Jeremiah 29:9, how do we stand firm whatever may befall?
This week we hear an amazing testimony to God's faithfulness from former service member, Fernando Arroyo. His book is entitled, The Shadow of Death: From My Battles in Fallujah to the Battle for My Soul and his story is simply astounding.
His book can be found at:
This we week we learn about Gracie’s relationship with Alexa – hard isn’t the same as bad. That no IS a complete sentence!
We are treated to an interview with author Mary Tutterow – The Heart of the Caregiver: from overwhelmed to overjoyed. And lastly, some amazing phrases – How do you talk to yourself?
LIVE on Saturday mornings at 7:00AM.
Encore on Sunday evenings at 10:00PM.
A Foot Problem – Sometimes you just need a little more support and a bit more space.
A best-of interview with the Rev. Percy McCray Jr. Pastor McCray who has spent more than 20 years ministering to cancer patients and their caregivers at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), and recognizes cancer care ministry as a special calling from God. Pastor McCray considers faith a key, but often overlooked, component of cancer treatment.
This week Peter says, “Have some fun; live your life!” Easier said than done sometimes but he has some hints for incorporating fun into your stressful situation.
Also, Safety First! Many caregivers find themselves fearful for themselves or family as they try to care for those with addictions and mental impairments, so making sure you are safe is very important.
The last half of the program is a real treat as Peter talks with songwriter & performer, Pam Wesson as they discuss her song, “Mamma Cant Remember”.
This week Peter addresses concerns about caregivers who often find themselves running out of resources and the desperateness that results leaving us easy pickings for financial predators.
Also on the program, more of Gracie’s story, living of the assurance of our Savior and finding a place of quiet rest.
LIVE on Saturday mornings at 7:00AM.
Encore on Sunday evenings at 10:00PM.
Peter addresses our universal reaction to pain; all kinds of pain and how the believer in Christ can rest in Him and draw on Christ's unfailing, ineffable resources of grace, mercy and love.
Peter shares from his own experience how hard it can be to present ourselves as a sacrifice for those we care for.
Obedience that please God is always a believing obedience meaning, we know what God has said, we believed what He said and we act in obedience because of His love.
You may say, "what does this have to do with caregiving?" Well, keep listening.
Peter's program this week -
*The blight of our culture’s identity plight
- Necessary Surgery versus intentional mutilation.
- Out Great Redeemer
*Joining Peter: Tom and Amanda Dyer, makers of:
“Unseen: How We’re Failing Caregivers & Why It Matters”, a documentary about caregivers and their difficulties.
*”Self-care for Caregiver” a book authored by a veteran caregiver and blogger, Susanne White.
