Power to Cope Radio Podcast

Power to Cope When You Feel Left Alone

Mary Paulson Lauda, a businesswoman who worked alongside her husband for years, built up funds which they both delighted in sharing with others. Then the devastating day came while mountain climbing  far from home. The shock of her husband’s sudden death tested every fibre of Mary’s being. But years of serving and trusting God carried her through. When the shock passed she faithfully continued her daily time of devotion and constant prayer. Now 94 years young she looks back at a life filled with philanthropy, totally modest about the wisdom God has given in guiding her who to help and what to support with the financial blessings she has received. She understands that all she has belongs to God and she must be careful very careful with what is His. The secret of coping from her testimony is obvious: Whether it be the horror of the sudden loss of a husband or caring for her dying daughter, one doesn’t have to live dwelling in sorrow and loneliness. Mary looks up and looks around, living by His strength helping others.

Power to Cope Resolving Childhood Stress

Geoffrey Young had times when he was young when he simply felt alone. Though he was one of eight children he still didn’t find help or answers when his parents had differences and their talk was of divorce.  He didn’t seem to have anyone to confide in–but he had a place, a solitary spot by a hollow tree. And there God met him. That tender story was his first very personal encounter with the reality of God, but it was not to be his last. During this program, Geoff addresses his anger issues and the wrongness of accepting blame for deeds he did not cause. But something very real did happen to him that was to turn his life arround. And it had everything to do with Geoff becoming a man ready to lead other (perhaps lonely) persons into an encounter with God as well. He might even lead you!

Power to Cope Sharing My Faith With My Muslim Friends

Here is an unusual story from a man who has clearly responded to inner proddings to his faith.   Peter was born into a nominally religious home, in a Muslim country, where his Christian faith was not a big issue in his life. He grew up speaking Arabic, with children from the Moslem community his best friends. He and would visit their mosques and  read from their Quran and learned what their beliefs meant to them. Later however, as Christ became more meaningful to him, he felt impelled to share what he knows with the people who have been his friends all his life. But his life has included stress in developing a path to the heart of people who have been so dear to him. God has been with him through it all. Do take time to listen…

Power to Cope As A Repairman

Power to Cope As A Repairman may leave you with insights that are totally unexpected. By common consent among those for whom Dan Thomas has shared his practical skills, since he has a reputation as being a person who can “fix” or build anything, Dan’s experiences have been wide ranging and at times breathless. Try going through electrocution, for example! But the keys he shares to living a peace-filled Christian life just as this program comes to a close may be as life-changing for you as they have been for him! Stay tuned. . .

Power To Cope with the Stigma of Bi-Polar

“Virginia” resisted the diagnosis until, as a medical professional, there was no escaping reality! By not settling for a life of meds, carefully observing structured guidance by psychiatrist and psychologist, is 20 years med free, staying aware of warnings and dwells in praise for God’s promises. Powerful!

Power To Cope with A No-Boredom-Retirement

Elder Bob & Gladys Chase choose to go and do–God’s will—no matter what! They answered all probing questions about WHY they carry Christ’s message to all the world– including those of other cultures who aren’t asking for a religion coming from the Western world. Strong testimony!

Power To Cope with Matters of the Heart

Included up-to-the-minute-wisdom from cardiologist Dr. Bryce Morrice who addressed the heart’s physical issues with much clarity and part two about the “must” of a spiritual heart change from no-nonsense atheist pathologist, Dr. Agatha Thrash who had no use for the Bible, until she learned what it says!

Power To Cope with Murder; Power To Cope with Disillusionment

In Part 1 Joy Swift describes the shock of losing four children in one night, and her determination to find out where they were; and what God thought of it. God found a way to answer her.

In Part 2of that broadcast, John Baxtertold of early years— his emptiness and disillusionment creating answers to the unfairness of life. He shares the peace found meeting the One who really cared, who showed him his true worth.

Power To Cope Travelling with a Broken Back

Dr. Laurice Durrant was in severe pain. A trip that should have been a dream adventure was a nightmare that God would use to give repentance and patience. Great insights here!

Power To Cope Keeping on God’s Armor

“Judy” went from being a woman rejected by her husband to becoming a missionary called by God to bless countless refugees in Southeast Asia. God gave her inner peace and enough forgiveness to share with her husband (who wasn’t asking to be forgiven). Her  acceptance of God’s leading led her to see He truly was enough for her, has inspired many of us. Don’t miss this powerful  testimony!