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If you allow it, the military career will take more than it gives. It can challenge the strongest military marriage and seduce military leaders into believing their career is more important than WHO they become. The Lifegiver podcast began as a way to encourage, inspire, and bring hope to leaders and military couples when they feel burned out and they’ve lost their way. For almost 20 years, I have served the military and veteran population as a counselor, speaker, author, and subject matter expert on military culture. Lifegiver offers discussions and interviews on personal and leadership development and ways to breathe life into your military marriage and home. Real stories, expert interviews, and honest conversation.
Episodes
Monday Oct 24, 2022
BONUS REPLAY: A Marriage Check Up With Dr. Les Parrott
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!
Dr. Les Parrot joins me for an episode that is all about how couples can use a tool like the Better Love Assessment to get a healthy snapshot or check up on their marriage. Dr. Parrott is a globally sought-after marriage psychologist along with his wife, Leslie Parrott also a marriage therapist. Together, they have written several books and speak on how to improve your marriage communication, reduce conflict, improve your sex life, and much more. In this episode, Dr. Parrott shares more about the Better Love Assessment (found at www.betterlove.com) in pointing out the individual strengths in your marriage. Better Love can be a great tool for date night discussions, working on your marriage during a deployment or separation, and even ways to talk through topics that are normally hot topics. To find out more and subscribe to Dr. Parrott's resources, check out www.lesandleslie.com
Monday Oct 17, 2022
BONUS REPLAY: A Military-First Responder Roundtable
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!
Episode 2, Season 4
What happens when a veteran, a military spouse, and a first responder spouse sit down and talk about life together?
I often get asked, do we really have that much in common? Why would I have a podcast where I address the needs of both military and first responders? Because we have a whole lot more in common than you think.
In this episode, I bring Ashley and Sarah on the podcast to talk about our different worlds and we would love for you to join us.
Sarah is a first responder spouse, whose husband is now on the local SWAT team. She brings authenticity and humor that will brighten anyone's day.
Ashley, calling in from Italy, is a veteran herself by has retired and is now a military spouse. For those who don't know, we call that a dual service family. She brings a perspective that all of use should pay attention to.
Grab a cup of coffee or tea and pretend you are sitting at the table with us. You will definitely be changed by this conversation.
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Monday Oct 10, 2022
BONUS REPLAY: Who’s Really in Charge?
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!
Listen in to the Season 4 FINALE with a big question that likely everyone has asked... "Who is really in Charge?" Is it man? Is it God? When does God get in involved? Why doesn't he? Perhaps you are waiting on orders to your next assignment (like we are) and wondering if the people involved are listening to God. Or maybe you are praying for a promotion or for your spouse to turn back to God. Some of you may have even experienced abuse at the hands of someone else and are wondering, "Why didn't God intervene?" In this Sunday Special, I open up on my own journey to look into the Sovereignty of God and tackle these big questions by diving into what scripture says about it.
Included in this episode: A portion of James Cordon's Late Night Show. To listen to the full video, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgLOv36an3s
Monday Oct 03, 2022
BONUS REPLAY: Timing and Tact
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!
In this episode, we are talking about the importance of Timing and Tact with our emotions and words. Whether you are in conflict with you spouse, in a leadership position, or even a public advocate. Especially military spouses feel at times like their voice is limited and that any complaints can come across as being a negative spouse. The truth is, we have a right to our feelings and opinions but have great responsibility in how we express them. Rather than become passive or perhaps worse- aggressive- we can learn to be more assertive in kindness and love. But... also with the right timing and tact. Listen in as I give examples and practical tips on how to be more confident with the amazing influence you have in your marriage, parenting, and in the world.
Monday Sep 26, 2022
BONUS REPLAY: How Are We Really Doing?
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!
In this episode from Season 4, I'll talk about the results of a spouse survey I created that went viral. Almost 750 spouses told me how they are REALLY doing and it turns out...
We have lots to talk about.
I wasn't surprised that we are struggling as a community. Many of you aren't doing well and you aren't talking about it. In fact, many are burned out, exhausted, and borderline resentful. So in this episode, we are going to get honest about that.
But there are some of you who are really doing great. So what is the difference? Take a listen to find out where you fall with other spouses in the community. Perhaps you need some encouragement from others who are figuring out how to balance it all or maybe you have a lot more to offer than you thought...
It's time to breathe life into our family- the community family as well.
Books mentioned in the podcast: Leading Women Who Wound
Connect with Corie Weathers! www.life-giver.org www.corieweathers.com
Join the conversation and participate in future shows! @CorieLPC
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Leaving this lifestyle can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. For many couples, crossing the finish line can bring conflict as you and your spouse bring different expectations to the transition . In this episode, Corie sits down with Jeff & Lori Hawkins who share how they navigated major decisions about where to live, what to value, and what to do next. Listen as they pass down wisdom they learned from their mentors, how they keep their marriage thriving now that they are together more than they’ve ever been and how they continue to build their identity on what really matters.
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Song Credits: “By Your Side” written by Justin Prin
Monday Aug 08, 2022
S7 E11 When Others Don’t Understand Your Life
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Community. We’ve all been hurt by it, longed for it, and struggled in it. In a world that touts itself as connected more than ever, how do we reconcile the ache within us for physical presence and the need to be seen? Sit down and lean in as Corie walks Sarah through a very candid conversation about the need and the pain of community.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter to help breathe MARGIN into your life.
For more content and resources be sure to check out our new website layout and help me with section at www.life-giver.org
We want to hear from you! It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at corie@corieweathers.com
Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info.
Song Credits: “By Your Side” written by Justin Prin
Monday Jul 25, 2022
S7 E10 Shot in the Line of Duty, Trauma & Marriage
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
In 2017 Ken Grubbs was shot on duty responding to a call at an apartment complex. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Ken and Wende Grubbs as they share their journey of walking through a situation many hope to never face. Listen in and be encouraged by the perspective they found along the way and how one of the most difficult incidents in their life would also end up being the catalyst for deeper communication and intimacy in their marriage.
Emotional Survival For Law Enforcement by Kevin M Gilmart PHD
For more info about Bless the Badge: https://blessthebadge.net/
Sign up for our monthly newsletter to help breathe MARGIN into your life.
For more content and resources visit www.life-giver.org
We want to hear from you! It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at corie@corieweathers.com
Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info.
Song Credits: “By Your Side” written by Justin Prin