The Rev. Dr. Zeb Bradford "Brad" Long is a graduate of Davidson College, in North Carolina. He received his Doctorate Ministry from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. He served for 2 years as pastor of Asbury Presbyterian Church in Mount Airy, North Carolina. In 1980 he and his wife, Rev. Laura Long, were sent by the Presbyterian Church in the United States to Taiwan to serve as evangelists and educational missionaries. While there, Brad served as founder and director of the Presbyterian Lay Training Center and was vice president of the Presbyterian Bible College. In 1990, Brad joined Presbyterian-?Reformed Ministries International as Executive Director. He has a deep desire to see churches of the Reformed tradition moving in the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit. Dr. long is the co-author of several books including The Collapse of the Brass Heaven, Receiving the Power, Prayer that Shapes the Future and Let Jesus Heal Your Hidden Wounds. He is the author of Passage through the Wilderness. He and his wife and children live in Black Mountain, N.C. The Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International web address is www.prmi@prmi.org The phone number is 828-669-4396.

Rich Buhler is an advocate for those who have experienced "emotional injury" from abuse or neglect. He regards abuse as the most significant mental health issue of our time. He understands the common backgrounds that cause many to choose a same-sex partner and will help us understand too, so we can have a proper, loving response as Christians. Rich was ordained for pastoral ministry in 1978 and served on church staff, including a position as Senior Pastor for 7 years. For more than a decade he hosted "Talk from the Heart" a pioneering Christian talk show in Southern California that was later launched as "Table Talk." Rich is the author of several books including two best sellers "Love, No Strings Attached" and "Pain and Pretending" which are popular among those dealing with emotional abuse. He is a graduate of Biola and has won many honors and awards including two honorary doctorates: Doctor of Laws granted by Biola University in 1991 and the Doctor of Human Letters granted by Trinity College of Graduate studies.

Bob and Joanne Blackford will be my next guest. Bob will share his testimony about sexual brokenness that troubled him as a youth, that returned to torture him as an adult that found expression in homosexual relationships. The testimony of his wife’s forgiveness is evidence of the far-reaching healing power of Jesus Christ. While their personal testimony is compelling, their ministry to others who suffer from AIDS is powerful. Bob wrote, "Heaven’s Back Row "– A Journey of Hope from Sexual Brokenness and HIV to a New Beginning.

Joe Dallas is the Program Director for Genesis Counseling in Tustin, California, a Christian counseling service to men dealing with sexual addiction, homosexuality and other sexual/relational problems. He received his BA in Counseling Psychology from Vision University, is a member of American Association of Christian Counselors and is the author of three books on human sexuality from the Christian perspective. He has served as contributing editor to a number of books and his articles have appeared in various well known Christian publications. Joe also directs a five-day men’s national retreat seminar on sexual purity, titled "Every Man’s Battle", "Wives in the Battle, is a regular spokesman on Focus on the Family and has represented the Christian viewpoint through a number of media appearances including: radio, television and print and International speaking.

Lee Warren will be my first guest. Lee is a man of 36 years who, like many singles, struggles with loneliness, completeness in Christ, physical desires, his expectations and the expectations of others regarding his single status. Lee will help us identify with the hardship Christians never-married singles endure. He is author of a book to be released in the near future entitled, "Dinner for One; 90 Days to Wholeness for the Single Believer." He has grappled with the common, daunting question of "How much longer God?" and wants to connect with other Christians to help them through the same pain he understands. He is the former Christianity Online Singles columnist and has served in Singles Leadership at his home church in Omaha, Nebraska.

Jim Smoke is considered the expert on the topic of divorce, having authored a best selling book "Growing Through Divorce." Living single as a Christian, especially one who has suffered divorce has its unique burdens and Jim is a most welcomed guest to help us understand and address this. Jim is an internationally known author, speaker and life coach who has worked in the field of divorce recovery for more than 25 years. He has written extensively for the single and single-again community worldwide. He served as Pastor at the Crystal Cathedral and Hollywood Presbyterian Church. He and his wife live in Southern California.

Tamara Hewett will add a sense of fun and adventure as she shares about her organizations, Confidential Christian Introductions and Spectacular Events. She has some very interesting ways in helping single Christians meet Christians and if you're single, you'll want to learn all about her ministries. Visit my Helpful Resource page to find out how. Tamara was single most of her life and recognized that she needed to become healthy to ever enjoy a "right" relationship. The Lord directed her to coordinate events specifically for singles that would combine serious fun with serious instruction, to help singles like her, personally develop. She quickly became burdened for the plight of singles and has apparently found a much needed niche based on the success of her ministries.

David Calabrese, speaker and training coordinator for CHOICES/TeenAwareness, Inc., the number one abstinence program in Southern California, is next. David will help us understand what "virginity" is and how to make a fresh start. He'll also help us learn the importance of maintaining boundaries in relationships as a Christian single, of any age. David is a man, like Lee, who wants to be married, but who does not want to get ahead of God's plan. At 43, David is an abstinent single never-married male who walks the talk and works tirelessly to help others do likewise, believing God for His promises.

Fran Lundquist, founder of The Sheepfold, a ministry to homeless and abused women and children is my first guest. She herself has a victorious testimony to the faithfulness of God and how He will take us from heartbreak and sorrow, if we look to Him. The Sheepfold is a non-profit organization that provides shelter and safe refuge to women and children who are suffering from physical and emotional abuse, who have no where to go and no way to provide for themselves. The Sheepfold assists these precious people through practical, emotional and spiritual means. The ministry how has five shelters, a thrift store and a suite of offices that serves as headquarters in Orange County.

Steven DeWitt a Pastor and Attorney will be my next guest. In 1992-1994 he founded The Legal Center for Women and Domestic Violence Intervention. He is recognized as a leader in training the Pastorate to understand and assist the victims of domestic violence, and helping to bring the whole matter of domestic abuse to the light where people who need help, can truly get it. He is the Pastor of Living Hope Friends Christian Church of Orange. In addition to being licensed to practice law in California, he is seeking his M.A. in Pastoral Studies currently.

Dr. Earl Henslin is next. He is a licensed Marriage, Family, Child Counselor who has worked helping professions for the past 20 years. In addition to his clinical work with individuals, couples, and families, Earl has authored four books: Forgiven And Free, Man to Man, The Way Out of the Wilderness, and You Are Your Father's Daughter. He has also co-authored Secrets of Your Family Tree. Earl helped found Overcomers Outreach, served on their board eight years, and six years as its chairman. Dr. Henslin is a part-time instructor in the doctoral program at Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, and has spoken nationally and internationally on radio and television concerning issues of recovery.

Glenn Garvin, spokesman for Royal Family Kids Camp follows. His passion for children at risk comes from his own dysfunctinal upbringing and his desire to see Go break the cycle of abuse in today's generatin of children. Glenn joined the national office staff of Royal Family Kid's Camps after 15 years working with the organization establishing a second camp to host abused children which he directed for ten years, followed by his role as spokesman and now Director of Mission Fulfillment. He speaks to enlist churches to reach out to abused children in their community by offering a summer camp ministry desigend to mee ttheir needs, with a goal to have a camp serving every county in America.

Dr. Paul Meier of Meier New Life Clinics is our expert for this topic. Meier received has a Medical Degree from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine and completed his psychiatric residency at Duke University. In addition to helping countless people from a myriad of concerns, he is a prolific writer with over 66 publications to his credit including "Love Hunger - Recovery from Food Addiction" and the companion weight-loss workbook. As one who completed graduate studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and who holds a Master of Arts from Dallas Theological Seminary, he is acknowledged as a pioneer in the integration of human physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions.

Constance Rhodes author of "Life Inside the Thin Cage - A personal Look into the Hidden World of the Chronic Dieter" weighs in on this topic from the perspective of the thoughts patterns, triggers, habits and "tricks of the trade" that seem to afflict those of us who are chronic dieters. This book provides her personal testimony battling the monstrous issue of body image and dieting and a wealth of well-researched information. Her book presents a new way to emotional, physical and spiritual health and perhaps most encouraging, freedom from the relentless cycle of ever dieting.

Aaron Brown is our physiologist who has worked in the health and medical field for ten years. Brown has trained an educated over 5,000 clients in the progress and healing of their health and medical needs. His expertise is working with special needs clients with physical and mental pain, disease and disorders. In overcoming his personal obstacles of alcoholism and eating disorders, he was led to begin his business ministry titled Heart, Mind, Soul and Strength Fitness Center which is open to all ages and teaches the practical application of God's Word in every area of need for physical and mental health and spiritual well being.

Fran Bracey is the group administrator for Lifelines, a recovery program with The Crossing church in Costa Mesa. Fran is one who is truly able to assist others through the recovery process because she is one who had three abortions. The guilt, hurt and shame she suffered was consuming her until she began attending church with a friend when she began to learn how she could be relieved of her guilt. In 1999 she experienced the complete forgiveness of God through faith in Jesus Christ. With God's forgiveness she was able to forgive herself. Since discovering freedom in new-life, she has devoted herself to helping others and plans to continue. She is now working towards a Bachelor in Psychology at Vanguard University with the idea of entering the graduate program in Theology next year.

Cherie Fresonke is in full-time ministry as an international speaker and teacher currently focusing on lowering the abortion rate through education of purity, fetal development and natural family planning. Her work helping women recover rape, post-abortion, abuse in retreat settings, purity seminars and extends to youth incarcerated in Orange County Juvenile Hall. She founded The Truth Ministry, that focuses on Biblical teaching and discipleship. She has authored a book, Go in Peace, and has developed a companion leader's manual and student workbook which is being used in churches and group settings around the world. She and her family will be moving to Bulgaria, sent by Calvary Murrieta, to help lower abortion rates in that country through education. The Truth Ministries phone number is: (909) 587-2297.

Dr. Theresa Burke, who holds a PhD, will then provide us with information about her counseling ministry. She founded Rachel's Vineyard, a counseling ministry for post-abortive men and women. In addition to her excellent counseling ministry she has written a book, Forbidden Grief, as a result of her counseling over two thousand men and women for abortion-related, emotional problems. Her work is wholly Bible based, helping people recall, repent, reconnect and reconcile as they work to understand their post-traumatic disorders. Dr. Burke's recovery retreat is available in 200 locations from Alaska to Florida, in 47 states, 9 countries and is offered in 5 languages. Contact them at www.rachelsvineyard.org

Teresa Rinker will then share about a very fast growing, Internet ministry known as Healing Hearts, seeking to help bind up the broken hearted in the name of Christ. She is a member of the Board who has worked with the ministry's founder Sue Liljenburg, from inception. Teresa, like all the lay-counselors with Healing Hearts has personally experienced abortion, who are trained in biblical counseling, ministry, group interaction at a 4 day intensive seminar. Lay counselors receive on-going training as well. They offer Internet Bible Study specific for post-abortive women and local group programs for healing too. They can be reached at www.healinghearts.org

Doug Nelson started using heroine at age 14 which was just the beginning of his 8 year addiction. He was arrested twice and spent time in the Los Angeles jail system and was a High School drop out in tenth grade. But it was what he learned at Teen Challenge that changed his life forever. Through Teen Challenge, Nelson found his way to sobriety and a saving faith in Jesus Christ, and also finished his High School education. In gratitude of the investment Teen Challenge made in Nelson’s life, he began investing in others as a drug counselor with the organization. He later attended Bethany Bible College to become equipped to further invest in people as a Pastor, which he did for nearly 17 years. Nelson and his wife of 30 years have two daughters, one grown and one nearly grown, and live in Tempe, Arizona.

Bob and Pauline Bartosch will join us next. Bob, a recovering alcoholic for about 28-29 years and Pauline formerly addicted to Valium got the help they needed then they heard God’s call to start a Christian support group at their church. Together they founded "Overcomers Outreach" in 1985, and today there are over 1,000 "Overcomers" groups around the world. Bob has an undergraduate degree from Bob Jones University and a M.S. Degree in Counseling from La Verne University and education with Biola and Fuller Seminary, and served as executive director of the National Council on Alcoholism in Long Beach, CA . Pauline majored in Christian Education at Biola University and also attended Fullerton College. Their book, "A Bridge to Recovery" is now in it’s second printing. Phone: (562) 697-2368

Dennis Griffith, Executive Director of Teen Challenge International, Southern California, is next. He’s been with the organization that has grown to be a dynamic network of nine Centers which provides youth, adults and families with effective and comprehensive Christ-centered drub prevention services and an acclaimed residential Discipleship program for 500 young adults who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Griffith recently received a special honor, when President George W. Bush appointed him to serve in his administration as a Commissioner in the White House Office of national Drug Control Policy. Griffith will serve on the Advisory Commission on Drug-Free communities which advises the President through John Walters, the Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy on matters related to keeping kids off drugs and the treatment of substance abuse among youth. This appointment follows years of working with White House Staff in past years, specific to Faith-Based and Community Initiatives: www.teenchallenge.com

Myron Steeves, founder and president of The Newport Institute, a non-profit organization is dedicated to teaching people how to think rather than what to think, equipping the public to make well-reasoned decisions as they participate in making public policy. The Institute's emphasis is on ethics, law and public policy. Steeves graduated from Biola in 1979. After graduating from Georgetown University Law Center, Steeves entered the practice of law in Southern California. He concurrently taught at Trinity Law School for eight years. It was there that he became especially attracted to U.S. Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence which developed the creation of The Newport Institute, a nonpartisan forum. This is a much needed organization that more people need to know about, learn from and support. Learn more about the Institute and upcoming programs and more by visiting: www.newportinstitute.org

Randy Thomasson is considered one of California's top pro-family leaders. He is on the front lines fighting to restore family values to the nation's most influential state. Known for his energetic and informative news and commentary, Randy has led the way for family-friendly policies in government and society since 1993 through his non-profit, nonpartisan organization known as Campaign for California Families. Thomasson has debated anti-family spokespersons on TV and radio. He has joined several radio talk-show hosts such as roger Hedgecock, Alan Colmes, Michael Reagan, Warren Duffy and now Pamela Christian. He has served as talk-show host, news director and producer. You can learn more about Campaign for California Families and gain an incredible amount of much needed information by visiting: www.savecalifornia.com

Bambi Encarnacion is my first guest. Bambi’s love for seniors had its beginning from the Filipino culture that teaches respect and high regard for the elders. Bambi came from the Philippines to the United States in 1984. Working with Pastor John Coulombe, she is currently the Senior Adult Administrator at First Evangelical free Church of Fullerton where she focuses on intergenerational ministries along with ministries that are for and by seniors. She also works in partnership with community resources for senior adult care. Bambi graduated from CalState Fullerton with the highest honors (summa cum laude), where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Gerontology. She interned for a year at Park Vista of Morningside (an assisted living facility), and is completing her graduate studies for a Masters in Gerontology. Bambi can be reached at: bambi@evfreefullerton.com

Diane Pearce is the Executive Director of Regent’s Point Retirement Community, the largest Continuing Care Retirement community owned by Southern California Presbyterian Homes. She has over 25 years experience in elderly care. She serves on the Advisory Boards for Women’s Health Initiative and the Saddleback College School of Gerontology. As an Evaluator, she is active with continuing Care Accreditation commission, nation wide. And she is a Board and Committee member of the California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, a member of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging and American Society on Aging. She has several licenses and is obviously well versed to speak to this topic and help educate me and my audience. Diane can be reached by phone at: (949) 854-9500.

Darrin Ballard will share his gripping story of how he became so desperate for a way of escape that he tried to take his own life. After being befriended by Suzzie Eller and her husband Richard, Darrin experienced a functional, Christian family environment and became healthy, whole and a follower of Jesus Christ. Now married and a Pastor, Darrin readily shares his testimony to help others. T. "Suzie" Eller is an author who wrote Real Teens, Real Stories, Real Life, which includes Darrin's story. Darrin's passion is to help others through the temptation of suicide as He serves Jesus. He can be reached by Email: 2soonerans@sbcglobal.net

Sandy Austin is a school counselor who worked with students, parents and school staff during the six months following the Columbine High School tragedy. She has since counseled families and friends of suicide victims in an area where 5 teen suicides occurred in just 17 months. She will be able to help us learn the warning signs and how to reach out to a suicidal person. Sandy has her Master's Degree in Counseling. She is the author of Angry Teens and the Parents Who Love Them. Sandy is available to speak and can be contacted through Email: sandy-austin@worldnet.att.net

Bob and Jan Burnside became experts in the topic of teen suicide in a way no one would ever choose. They lost their daughter, Robin, 17, in 1986 through her suicide by way of carbon monoxide poisoning in their own garage. Through counseling they found reason to continue their own lives and now have a greater purpose from their loss, in helping others become aware and educated to prevent this kind of tragedy in the future. They have over 15 years experience, are facilitators with a group called Heartbeat for 11 years, are registered trainers with Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training and are expectantly waiting to expand their efforts upon receipt of grant funds to be able to help even more people. Jan and Bob Burnside can be reached via Email at: bobandjanb@aol.com

Shirley Zink is yet another mom who has suffered the loss of her son, Steven, in 1988. After two years of grieving and learning more about this cultural dilemma, she became active with New Hope Crisis Counseling Center where she ultimately became the trainer for about 95% of the counselor. She has been there for the past 13 years. She is a certified crisis counselor with American Association of Suicidology and has taught classes for clergy at Fuller Theological Seminary to equip them to attend survivors of suicide. Shirley was awarded Volunteer of the Year in Orange County by Directors of Volunteer Agencies. In addition, she founded the Simple Acts of Care and Kindness Foundation, a non-profit corporation with the purpose of developing school and church programs to help educate and stop the bullying, which is the 3rd largest cause of suicide. She is available to speak at schools and churches.Shirley can be reached by phone at: 714 NEW-TEEN, or visit her web site: www.teenline.org

Jan Coleman is author of After the Locusts, (Broadman & Holman Publishers), a book that draws the reader into he pain of ruined dreams and mentors them through the healing process. With biting honesty and refreshing wit, Jan shares her story of loss, disappointment and very foolish choices as she tried to salvage her self-esteem. She weaves Biblical lessons to help us see how God will restore everything that has been devoured when we partner with God to turn things around. www.jancoleman.com

Gordon and Carrie Taylor: Gordon's first marriage lasted 18 years, Carri's 13 1/2 years. Gordon brought three sons to the marriage and Carri brought two daughters. The Taylor's have been involved in starting, leading and maintaining stepfamily groups since 1988. They speak nationally on stepfamily development and other relational topics. Visit www.cgtaylor.com and www.DesigningDynamicStepfamilies.com

Peggy Bolcoa has worked extensively with couples helping them learn how to give each other freedom to be themselves, turn commitment into joy and have both passion and friendship at the same time. Licensed Professional psychotherapist, she can be contacted at Bristol Cove Counseling, 2900 Bristol J-101, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, (714) 436-1800.

Pam and Bill Lehtonan have a passion for the overlooked victims in divorce and blended family, the children. From their own blended family pain, mistakes and lessons, they now give of themselves to help others avoid the same critical and long-lived errors through seminars, workshops and classes. Sign-ups for classes on the Blended Family and Parenting Teenagers are being accepted now. Call Never Too Late Ministries at 760 487-1182.

When her 22-year marriage terminated with an unwanted divorce, Kari West discovered that God still had plans for her life. Today, as a writer and speaker, she shines new light on topics of adultery, divorce, verbal and emotional abuse, and unexpected losses of the heart. Kari is the author of When He Leaves and Dare to Trust, Dare to Hope Again. She can be reached through www.gardenglories.com, a site that cultivates an encourages life after loss, and features Divorce Wise, a free online newsletter. Shop for Kari's books in our Web store by clicking the icon to the left or click here.

Keith and Gina Page courageously minister to couples who have suffered adultery, through their ministry, "Rock Bottom." They offer personal counseling from experience and resources to help marriages heal and become whole through the power of Jesus Christ. They can be reached at Gina@thepagepage.com or Keith@thepagepage.com.

Roger Tirabassi, M.A., M.S., D.Min, is a pastoral counselor and founder of Spiritual Growth Ministries, a non-profit organization that focuses on premarital and marital counseling and couples seminars. He has been married to Becky for 25 years and they are the proud parents of Jacob. Theycurrently live in Newport Beach, California. He can be reached through Spiritual Growth Ministries www.spiritualgrowth.net

Meet Laurie Hall, author of the groundbreaking book An Affair of the Mind (Focus on the Family), and popular speaker. Laurie’s clear and compelling explanation of how pornography affects a marriage gives both men and women the tools they need. Her solidly Biblical advice to maintain mental, emotional and spiritual health in the midst of our topic, has brought comfort to people worldwide and inspired Kim Kelly as she worked to navigate her situation. You will definitely want to buy this cutting edge book. Check our Web store, by clicking the icon to the left.

Another soon to be released book by Laurie is, The Cleavers Don't Live Here Anymore, on forgiveness. This is a must have. You can get it direct. The address is: Laurie Hall P. O. Box 471 New London, NH 03257 Cost is $16, that includes shipping and handling.

Laurie is available to conduct seminars on topics of sexuality, forgiveness, ethics and more. Contact Laurie at LHall@together.net

Recognize that name? Yes, this is the son of Chuck Swindoll who is making some significant foot prints of his own. With enthusiasm for helping companies succeed, Curt takes hard to grasp, black and white principles and helps clients see in color. His passion to create vibrant organizations is contagious. As a twenty year member of Insight for Living's Board of Directors and a member of their Executive Committee, (which was preceded with some impressive work in the secular business world), Curt is the CEO of Cool Strategies, a business consulting practice, he co-founded in 2000. His contribution to The Pamela Christian Show was specific to www.NetAccountability.com, a unique Internet help for men struggling with pornography. To learn more about Curt and Cool Strategies, visit www.coolstrategies.com