Kristy asks Nutritionist Kara Swanson... Help Me Understand: How do I read and understand food labels?
From the archives: The thing you thought was a sign that someone was rich / Accidental sockpiles / Unnecessary pet purchases
Sometimes, the best option isn't always the cheapest option. Guy from Compass Financial Services shares how you can determine for yourself what things are worth spending a little extra money for.
"Once I get the laundry done, I can have a candy bar." "If I make that phone call before lunch, I'll let myself buy that thing in my Amazon wish list." If you've ever told yourself these things, you're using external motivation. Dr. Heidi shares how these things, while not intrinsically bad, are not as sustainable as finding internal motivation. She shares what that means and how to find it.
Kristy asks Christina Hannan, the host of the Praying Through Scripture podcast... Help Me Understand: What's a good scripture to pray when I'm feeling weary?
Highlights from the show: Crowns for cuteness / Long term pranks / What makes something breakfast?
We are just a few weeks a way from the holiday season, which can be an expensive time of the year. Michele from Compass Financial shares a few things you can do now to ease some of that burden in November and December.
When something goes wrong with your child, is your first reaction to think about what you did wrong to let it happen? It's a natural reaction, because you want to be a good parent and you don't want to see bad things happen with your children...but it's also not always accurate. Dr. Heidi shares tips on how to move away from blaming yourself for everything in your child's life.
Kristy asks marriage coaches Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg... Help Me Understand: How can I show appreciation to my spouse?
Highlights from the show: Childhood mythbusting / Call your dog without calling your dog / What's the right way to eat a pork tenderloin sandwich?
When you're car shopping, there are a few options available when it comes to payment. You could buy it outright, finance it, or lease it. Michele from Compass Financial Services shares some insight on the ins and outs on leasing a vehicle: the benefits, the drawbacks, and how to decide if it's right for you.
You are a human, and you have limits, and you need time to recharge. But you also follow Jesus, and know there is value in self-sacrifice. So is it possible to practice self-care without betraying that value? Dr. Heidi says yes - and shares how self-care can draw you even closer to Jesus.
Kristy asks Brian Button from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources... Help Me Understand: How to do leaves change color in the fall?
Highlights from the week show: Kid theories / Embarrassed by your pet / You did it once, and now you have to do it a million times (From the archives)
They look a lot a like. Using them takes almost the exact same process. But there is a difference under the surface. Guy from Compass Financial breaks down the difference between debit cards and credit cards, and how to think about using each. (From the archives)
Does it seem like everywhere you go, battle lines have been drawn pretty starkly? There are forces everywhere trying to pull people apart, but Jesus calls us to live in unity. So how do we handle conflict with people who are different from us in a way that reflects Jesus? Dr. Heidi has some advice. (From the archives)
Kristy asks Faron Dice from OneChild... Help Me Understand: What is child sponsorship all about?
Highlights from the show: Hidden in plain sight / Coffee psychology / You forgot to teach them how
Guy from Compass Financial Services shares some thoughts on car debt, the ideal amount of time to drive a new car before selling it, and more.
Thanks to technology and a 24/7 news cycle, we're more in touch with things going on around the world than ever before - but that's translated to having a front row seat to an overwhelming amount of suffering and trauma. How do we balance a need to stay informed with the need to care for our own mental health? Dr. Heidi shares some advice.