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  • Ep. 569 The False Choice in Trauma-Informed Care

    Ep. 569 The False Choice in Trauma-Informed Care
    Feb 28 2026
    There is a common rhetorical move in contemporary trauma-informed care conversations that sounds compassionate on the surface but is deeply reductionistic underneath. It frames care in terms of a binary: instead of asking, “What is wrong with you?” we should ask, “What has happened to you?” That contrast is often presented as enlightened and humane. The first question is portrayed as accusatory, shaming, harsh. The second is portrayed as empathetic, validating, and safe. That binary is not only simplistic; it is misleading. Read, Watch, Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/podcast/ep-569-the-false-choice-in-trauma-informed-care/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.
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    32 Min.
  • 48 Case Studies 47: How Do I Honor My Older Parents?

    48 Case Studies 47: How Do I Honor My Older Parents?
    Feb 26 2026
    Mable and Biff have enjoyed a beautiful relationship during their seven years of marriage. They have two children, ages five and two. However, Mable is facing a challenging situation with her mother, who has been pressuring her to spend more time with her during the week. Mable’s father is passive, and her mother has always been the dominant figure in the home. Read, Watch, Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/how-do-i-honor-my-older-parents/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.
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    9 Min.
  • 48 Case Studies 46: Practice Parenting with Adoptive Kids

    48 Case Studies 46: Practice Parenting with Adoptive Kids
    Feb 24 2026
    Biff and Mable adopted Biffina when she was a toddler, bringing her into their family with high hopes and good intentions. Now, years later, Mable has begun referring to Biffina as her “practice child,” a term that reflects her frustration and disappointment over Biffina’s rebellious behavior. In contrast, Mable describes their biological daughter, Biffette, as easier to parent, further widening the relational gap between the family members. Read, Watch, Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/case-study-practice-parenting-with-adoptive-kids/
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    7 Min.
  • Ep. 568 Jonathan Tepper- Shooting Up, A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Addiction

    Ep. 568 Jonathan Tepper- Shooting Up, A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Addiction
    Feb 21 2026
    Show Notes: Rick Thomas interviews Jonathan Tepper, the author of Shooting Up: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Addiction, a coming-of-age memoir set in Madrid’s San Blas neighborhood during Spain’s heroin and AIDS crisis. Raised by missionary parents who founded a drug rehabilitation center at the height of the epidemic, Tepper tells a gritty, lyrical story of addiction, recovery, faith, and loss, as seen through the eyes of an American boy growing up in the middle of it. Watch or Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/podcast/ep-568-jonathan-tepper-shooting-up-a-memoir-of-love-loss-and-addiction/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.
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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
  • 48 Case Studies 45: No More Fun with Biff and Mable

    48 Case Studies 45: No More Fun with Biff and Mable
    Feb 19 2026
    Mable laments, “This is not what I signed up for,” reflecting her deep regret over their 11-year marriage. Their relationship has stagnated, feeling more like two individuals cohabiting than a unified partnership. Biff spends his time at work with his friends while Mable escapes into her routines, often turning to cyber friends on social media for connection. Read, Watch, Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/case-study-no-more-fun-with-biff-and-mable/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.
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    9 Min.
  • 48 Case Studies 44: Confession of an Imposter's Wife

    48 Case Studies 44: Confession of an Imposter's Wife
    Feb 17 2026
    Mable feels trapped in a marriage where her husband, Biff, has emotionally and relationally checked out. His indifference has tempted her to find self-worth through a series of surrogate husbands, such as achievements, ministry, and activities, none of which have provided the fulfillment she craves. Read, Watch, Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/case-study-confession-of-an-imposters-wife/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.
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    9 Min.
  • Ep. 567 Cynthia Scott: Celebrating God, America’s Founder

    Ep. 567 Cynthia Scott: Celebrating God, America’s Founder
    Feb 14 2026
    Shows Main Idea – This episode celebrates God’s sovereign hand in America’s founding by telling the often-overlooked story of Cynthia Scott—a woman whose quiet faith, courage, and conviction shaped history behind the scenes. Rather than political nostalgia or cultural noise, the conversation calls listeners to see America’s origins through a biblical lens, recognizing how ordinary believers trusted God, acted faithfully, and left a legacy that still matters today. Show Notes: https://lifeovercoffee.com/podcast/ep-567-cynthia-scott-celebrating-god-americas-founder/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.
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    1 Std. und 17 Min.
  • 48 Case Studies 43: The Addict and His Wife

    48 Case Studies 43: The Addict and His Wife
    Feb 12 2026
    Biff has battled drug addiction for the past 23 years, repeatedly promising Mable that he would quit. Each time, remorse follows his failures, but his empty assurances have left Mable growing increasingly impatient and disillusioned. Read, Watch, Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/case-study-the-addict-and-his-wife/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.
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    7 Min.