Faith’s Benefits – Personal

Anxious for Nothing.  Why are we anxious, and what is the cure? Three common causes of anxiety and a suggested solution. (Probe radio series transcript.)

Shark-Victim Surfer Girl’s Simple Faith.  Teenager Bethany Hamilton lost her arm to a shark attack in a Hawaiian surfing tragedy.  Could her simple faith and trust have something significant to say to a society filled with pain and risk?  (Short op-ed)

When Life Careens: Love Child Locates Bio-Dad.  A former girlfriend phoned, saying, “You have a 27-year-old daughter…She’d like to know if it’s okay to contact you.”  Gary’s life was about to take a wild turn through painful introspection and sweet reconciliation.  In the process, he discovered that he needed his long-lost daughter as much as she needed him.  (Short op-ed by Rusty Wright and Meg Korpi)

Basic Instinct, Showgirls & God?  Self-described “Hollywood Animal” Joe Eszterhas, the blockbuster screenwriter famous for steamy eroticism and dark thrillers, says God found him and life’s never been better.  (Short op-ed)

“Life Without Limbs” Inspires.  Discouraged about your finances, employment, business, or rocky relationships?  Meet a guy – born without arms or legs – who will inspire you to face your challenges and dream big.  (Short op-ed)

Grappling with Guilt.  Feeling guilty can cripple you emotionally.  Serious ethical or moral lapses can bring blame and shame.  A seemingly minor flaw can sometimes bug the daylights out of you.  Healthy ways to deal with guilt and to know that you are really forgiven. (Probe radio series transcript.)

Forgiveness, Reconciliation and You.  Ever been cheated or mistreated?  Got any lingering grudges?  Any unclear air between you and a family member, neighbor or coworker?  Many doctors and social scientists extol the personal and societal benefits of forgiveness and reconciliation.  Some inspiring case studies.  (Probe radio series transcript.)

One Minute After Death: What will happen when you die? (Probe radio series transcript.)

Faith in God: Good for Your Health?   Can faith in God improve your health?  A surprising number of medical experts say it might.  (Short op-ed)

How to Be Successful and Satisfied.  What is success?  How can we obtain it?  A look at a major obstacle to success and satisfaction; thoughts on how to find both.