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Real Answers: "The Importance of Fatherhood" - 6/10/26

With Father's Day coming up, licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson takes some time to speak to the importance of fathers in the life of a family, despite modern culture's attempts to downplay it.

You'll hear practical advice on ways dads can excel in this critical role on this edition of "Real Answers."

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Jun 10, 2026 4:35 PM
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Real Answers: "A Christian Response to "Pride Month"" - 5/27/26

June can be an uncomfortable time for Christians due to its designation as so-called “Pride Month.”

On this edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson says it's not a good time for seeking confrontation, but rather for believers to make sure they're secure in their relevant scriptural knowledge and engaging in compassionate, but biblically sound dialogue as The Spirit leads them.

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May 27, 2026 4:35 PM
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Real Answers: "A.I.-Proofing Your Career." - 5/13/26

The C-E-O of Microsoft A.I. predicts that most white-collar work will “be fully automated by A.I. within the next 12 to 18 months.

What's an employee to do?

Licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson has some practical advice on meeting the challenge of A.I. in the workplace on this edition of "Real Answers."

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May 13, 2026 4:35 PM
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Real Answers: "Grieving the loss of a child" - 4/29/26

It's every parent's worst nightmare: Losing a child.

 

On this edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson talks about navigating the grieving process, as well as how to best help others through it.

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Apr 29, 2026 12:35 PM
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Real Answers: "Easter as a Springboard to Resurrecting Relationships" - 4/1/26

Easter celebrates christ's resurrection, and it can also be a perfect time to resurrecting broken relationships.

so says licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson on this edition of "Real Answers," offering practical advice on how to get the ball rolling.

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Apr 1, 2026 4:35 PM
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Real Answers: "Keeping Kids Learning During Summer" - 3/18/26

Though it's not even spring yet, it's not too early to begin planning out how your children will be spending their days this summer - ideally a healthy mix of fun and quality learning time.

On this edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson offers practical tips to plan out summer activities that'll help kids have plenty of summer fun while still learning and avoiding too much screen time.   

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Mar 18, 2026 4:35 PM
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Real Answers: "How to Talk About War" - 03/04/26

Few subjects are more divisive - or more challenging to talk about with your children - than war.

In this edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson offers practical advice on how to approach this very timely topic with practical and biblical wisdom.

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Mar 4, 2026 5:35 PM
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Real Answers: "Getting Real about Artificial Intelligence" - 02/18/26

There's no denying the fast-growing impact of "AI" - Artificial Intelligence - on many aspects of daily life…and not all of that impact is good.

Licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson has some thoughts on making sure AI doesn’t get the best of you or your family.

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Feb 18, 2026 1:26 AM
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Real Answers: "Adult children disconnecting from their parents" - 02/04/26

Parents needing to spend time with their children after their children get married to somebody else...and adult children should be mindful of that need.

That's the topic on this edition of "Real Answers" with licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson.

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Feb 4, 2026 1:35 AM
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Real Answers: "Avoiding Media-Fueled Anxiety & Depression"" - 01/21/26

Avoiding media-driven anxiety and depression.

That’s the timely topic on this edition of “Real Answers”, as licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson offers up practical advice on not letting the overwhelming nature of today’s 24/7 media get the best of you.

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Jan 21, 2026 2:59 AM
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Real Answers: "Keeping New Year's Resolutions" - 01/02/26

Making New Year's resolutions is easy. Keeping them? Not so much.

On this bonus edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson uncorks some practical advice to keep things on track. 

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Jan 4, 2026 1:57 AM
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Real Answers: "Taking Control of Your Possessions So They Don't Control You" - 12/10/25

With Christmas often comes an ever-growing collection of nostalgic items that can easily overrun a house and take control.

On this episode of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson giftwraps some practical advice to keep things from getting out of hand.  

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Dec 10, 2025 12:30 PM
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Real Answers: "Churches Sharing Resources in Rural Areas" - 11/26/25

In this episode of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson discusses the wisdom of churches in underserved areas not viewing each other as rivals, but instead pooling their resources to better provide for the spiritual needs of their congregations.

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Nov 26, 2025 4:30 PM
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Real Answers: "Avoiding Holiday Stress" - 11/12/25

In this edition of Real Answers, licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson helps you get a jump on avoiding stress during the upcoming holiday season through a combination of planning and proper priorities..

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Nov 12, 2025 12:30 PM
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Real Answers: "Reacting to Hurricane Melissa Striking Jamaica" - 10/29/2025

In this edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson relates his personal experience living in Jamaica doing missionary work, and shares advice on how American Christians should approach helping storm victims, even in what is increasingly an "America First" environment.

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Oct 29, 2025 12:30 PM
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Real Answers: "The Charlie Kirk Aftermath - Part 2" - 10/15/2025

In Part 2 of a special two-part "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson continues an in-depth look at the aftermath of the assassination of prominent conservative Christian voice Charlie Kirk - focusing here on the unique evangelistic opportunity this powerful American "cultural moment" has unleashed...and how Christians should be prepared for it.

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Oct 15, 2025 5:59 PM
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Real Answers: "The Charlie Kirk Aftermath - Part 1" - 09/24/2025

With a terrible tragedy comes a tremendous opportunity.

In Part 1 of a special two-part "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson unpacks the tragedy - the assassination of prominent conservative Christian voice Charlie Kirk - and the unique evangelistic opportunity this powerful American "cultural moment" has unleashed.

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Sep 26, 2025 9:44 PM
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Real Answers: "Dealing with Grief" - 09/10/2025

As believers, how are we supposed to cope with the grief of unexpected loss?

That's the challenging topic on this edition of “Real Answers” with licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson.

He provides insights and practical Biblical advice for those who are grieving, as well as those who want to best help them.

 

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Sep 10, 2025 4:42 PM
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Real Answers: "Mental & Spiritual Health" - 08/27/2025

In this "Best of" re-broadcast of a Real Answers program which originally aired December 4th, 2024, licensed counselor Christopher Anderson explores the crucial links between our mental and spiritual health, and offers sound biblical counsel on maintaining proper balance.

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Aug 30, 2025 1:4 AM
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Real Answers: "College Bound" - 08/13/25

For many families, August brings an exciting, but frightening new chapter to their lives - sending teens off to college for the first time.

In this edition of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson offers sound, biblical advice on preparing students for what a secular campus environment will throw at them.

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Aug 13, 2025 12:30 PM
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Real Answers: "Failure to Launch - Part 2" - 07/30/2025

A growing number of children are linging on at home into young adulthood, and in many instances, it's not a healthy situation for them, or their parents.

In the conclusion of a two-part program, licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson further explores some of the reasons behind the trend, and offers practical ways for parents and adult kids to get things moving in the right direction.

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Jul 30, 2025 12:30 PM
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Real Answers: "Failure to Launch" - 07/16/2025

A growing number of children are linging on at home into young adulthood, and in many instances, it's not a healthy situation for them, or their parents.

Licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson looks at some of the reasons behind the trend, and offers ways for parents to get things moving in the right direction.

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Jul 16, 2025 12:30 PM
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Real Answers: "The U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Parents' Rights" - 07/02/2025

A U.S Supreme Court decision in a Maryland case will have far-reaching implications on parents' rights when it comes to shielding their children from school instruction incompatible with their religious beliefs.

Licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson unpacks that decision and offers sound advice on how parents should follow up on it.

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Jul 2, 2025 12:30 PM
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Real Answers: "Workplace Excellence" - 06/18/2025

As Christians, we're called to do more than just 'punch in & punch out' at our jobs...even though some days, it can be a struggle.

In this episode of "Real Answers," licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson explores the biblical case for striving for workplace excellence.

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Jun 18, 2025 12:31 PM
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Real Answers: "Pop Up Parties" - 06/04/2025

June is a month with a lot of celebrations - graduations, weddings and other happy events.

However, there are some other gatherings that raise some serious red flags for teens, parents & society as a whole - including destructive, large-scale "pop-up parties."That's the focus of this edition of Real Answers with licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson.

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Jun 4, 2025 4:55 PM
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