Voices of Hope 1st show of 2011; How the internet has changed

Founder Gayle Crabtree will be the guest for the first segment of Voices of Hope in 2011. Tune in Tuesday, January 18 at 12:00 pm. Hope for Healing.Org has been online since 1996.

We'll be talking about all the great things that are coming up for the New Year and take a look at how the internet has changed over the years. You may be surprised to learn that social media has been around all this time. It's hot, but it's not the new kid on the block that everyone thinks it is.

Gayle will also talk about how the online healing environment has changed. When it comes to peer base support, what is the potential impact of Facebook, Twitter and social media tools? It's a lot to pack into a 30 minute segment. Don't miss a minute of it.

If you can't steer your browser to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofhope you can call in to listen live at 718.506.1545.

See you online!

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Angela Braxton on Voices of Hope

Angela Braxton is a woman with a powerful story to tell. She struggled for years with domestic violence, alcoholism and other addictions. She lost her children to the system, hit rock bottom and climbed back up. That  was the Angela Braxton of years ago.

Woman with an Issue

Now she is on a mission to share her message of hope to others. When Angela Braxton is not speaking or signing her book, A Woman With An Issue she works with local agencies as a National Family Engagement Consultant. Her work with child welfare agencies and other organizations improves the lives of children and strengthens families.

To hear her story of resilience and determination point your browser to
Voices of Hope.
12:00 noon (EST)
December 21, 2010

Did you know that this segment with Angela Braxton will be available as a free podcast? Come back to the link above about 30 minutes after the show to download.

Contact Imagine Publicity to book Angela Braxton for your next group event. 

Dr Richard Weinblatt Cop Doc on Voices of Hope 12/14/10

What a great show! If you're unfamiliar with the work of Dr. Richard Weinblatt you should download the free podcast. He is the first person that you may want to contact when it comes to Law Enforcement trainings, speaking and working with the media.

His long impressive resume includes interviews with:
Associated Press
CBS Evening News
CNN
Florida Radio News
The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet 
Plus local, regional and national media outlets (see the website of Dr. Richard Weinblatt for details.)

Our goal for this segment of Voices of Hope is to help victims understand domestic violence and sexual assault through the eyes of a law enforcement officer. We often get comments and requests for information. Since we are not experts we decided to go to someone who is.

Dr. Richard Weinblatt has written several books and conducts trainings across the U.S. Find out more about him on this blog, aptly named "TheCopDoc" or through Imagine Publicity.

Topics covered on Voices of Hope 12/07/10

We talked about the Rape of Mr. Smith on Voices of Hope today. Since it was sent in by a listener we want to post the link on this blog. You can read the story of the Rape of Mr. Smith here.

PTSD was also talked about today. The holidays can be triggering for a lot of survivors and this can bring on the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Distorder. As a survivor it is important to monitor yourself. If you feel that the stress or PTSD is becoming too much for you it is ok to get help. Local mental health centers, private therapists, your doctor and hotlines can all be sources of support. They exist to help.

Hope for Healing.Org has a list of PTSD resources available online. You can access those by clicking here

Christmas Candle

We also talked about how this survivor has found ways to reframe the holidays by creating new traditions for her family along with strengthening her faith through meditation and prayer. This has helped her better enjoy the Christmas season. Her hope is that it will help you as well.

Amy Ramsey on Voices of Hope today at 12:00 Noon

Join us on Voices of Hope today at 12:00 noon. We'll be talking with Amy Ramsey  about domestic violence and the holiday season. What can survivors do to keep themselves emotionally safe and get through the holidays? Amy is a survivor who will be online to give hope to other survivors at Christmas.

Tune in today at 12:00 Noon, EST.
Voices of Hope
Call into 718.506.1545

If you're not near a computer on your lunch hour you can still join us. Call into the number listed above and just listen. We're glad to have you phone in and hang out with us. If you want to make comments or to answer questions you're welcome to do that too.

Jillian Maas Backman to appear on Voices of Hope

After 15 years in the radio industry the tables have turned on Jillian Maas Backman. She'll find herself on the other side of the microphone on this Voices of Hope segment. Tune into this exciting broadcast to learn about her, what she does and how she does it. 


Jillian Maas Backman is an award-winning radio personality, intuitive life coach and author of Beyond the Pews; Breaking Away from Tradition and Letting go of Religious Lockdown. This lady shares her compassion and insight to bring help survivors find their path to healing. She won't be doing readings on the air but will be glad to do them privately. Find out more on the link above. 


You'll like the show so much that you'll want to keep a copy and share it with a friend. Use your iTunes account to download a free podcast about 30 minutes after Voices of Hope. 


Voices Of Hope 
Tuesday, Nov. 30 
12:00 Noon.
Dial from your cell phone and listen in during your lunch break to 718.506.1545. (Your usual cell phone rates apply.) 


Don't forget to mark us as a favorite on the Blog Talk Radio network. It helps others find us more easily. Thanks. We'll see you at 12Noon (EST) on 11/30 or by podcast.

Lot's Wife discussion in Biblical Voices of Hope help resources

Thanks to everyone who tuned in tonight for our second segment of Biblical Voices of Hope about the journeys of women in the Bible. Our first segment about Eve was a huge success. We hope you enjoyed tonight's show as well.

Gayle and Teresa discussed the story of Lot's wife as found in Genesis Chapter 19:1 - 29. This is the story of Lot and his family. It begins as a rescue. It ends with the death of Lot's wife as she looked back at the cities and was turned into a pillar of salt.

During tonights Biblical Voices of Hope, Gayle and Teresa talked about Lot's family. To these ladies, two aspects of the story stand out that may be of help to survivors. One is that survivors should look to the future for hope and new life. The other thing that Gayle and Teresa talked about was the lack of faith that Lot's wife showed.

Other resources that were referenced during Biblical Voices of Hope include:

• Genesis 13:10-11
• Luke 17:32
• Wikipedia: How is salt made?

These Bible scriptures and others can be researched online through this link.

We are in the process of putting a study guide together for this segment of Biblical Voices of Hope. Keep watching the Hope Blog for details.

Hope reminder:

If you are spending too much time looking back in your life we want you to know that help is available. Resources that you may be able to tap into include local and national hotlines, help centers in your area and your pastor. We have two hotlines listed on the Hope Blog that may also be of help.

Join us for Biblical Journeys of Women; Lot's Wife 9pm tonight

Join us tonight at 9pm on Biblical Journeys of Women. Gayle, Sharhonda and Teresa will discuss Lot's wife. Our scripture reference will be Genesis 19. Our focus scripture will be Genesis 19:26. 

The scripture tells us that two cities were to be destroyed when Lot's family was able to get to safety. When Lot's wife looked back she was turned into "a pillar of salt". 

What hope, if anything, can a survivor of sexual or domestic violence find in this story? Are there insights that can help us find our path to healing? Tune in as our survivors tackle these issues.

www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofhope

Monday, 11/22/2010

9pm EST

Call in to make a comment or listen live. Our number is 718.506.1545.

See you online. :)

Voices of Hope booking into February

Good news! Voices of Hope on Blog Talk Radio is now booking through February. If  you have a story or proivde a service that would help our listeners, contact us. We're always glad to hear from you. Send us an email to voicesofhope (at) hopeforhealing.org for consideration.

With one exception, our shows air on Tuesday at 12Noon (eastern). Point your browser to www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofhope or call into 718.506.1545 to listen live or comment. Be sure to mark the show as a favorite to set a reminder and follow us on Twitter to get updates.

Here's our November lineup for Voices of Hope on Blog Talk Radio. We think you'll like what  you see. :)(Many thanks to Imagine Publicity for helping us get everyone scheduled!)

Nov. 23 - Lavinia Masters is an author and advocate with a story to tell!
Nov. 30 - Jilian Maas Backman is an intuitive who can help you find your path to healing.
Nov. 22 at 9:00 pm. - Biblical Voices of Hope

Keep checking back to this blog. We'll have the Dec. schedule posted soon.

Voices of Hope with Survivor Amy R 12Noon EDT today

We'll be joined by Amy R. on Voices of Hope today. Amy is not only a survivor and advocate but a working mom and student who is active in the nonprofit world.

She is going to be sharing about the cycle of domestic violence and potential red flags that indicate your relationship could be dangerous. Amy speaks from her heart to encourage others.  Survivors are sure to feel uplifted by her encouraging story. Point your browser to Voices of Hope at 12:00 noon today.

Read more on Amy's blog at http://www.hurricanes-and-trainwrecks.blogspot.com/

Survivors of sexual and domestic violence may find the following resources to be helpful:

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape Abuse Incest National Network 1-800-646-HOPE

Voices of Hope hosts prayer service for domestic violence survivors

Voices of Hope will host a online prayer request show for domestic violence survivors on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 12:00 noon (EDT). Our first online prayer request show was such a hit that we are offering it again. 

To our knowledge, Voices of Hope is the first show to offer an online prayer service just for victims of sexual or domestic violence. That marks another first for Hope for Healing.Org. We strive to always be on the leading edge when it comes to providing support to survivors of rape and domestic violence.

Families, friends and professionals who work with survivors are also welcome to request prayer. 

Prayer requests may be emailed to voicesofhope@hopeforhealing.org in advance. Live callers may make their requests by calling into 718.506.1545.

When requesting we do ask that only first names be used. We reserve the right to edit requests. All requests for prayer will be honored.

Voices of Hope internet radio show is hosted weekly on Blog Talk Radio. Tune in to this link to listen live. All segments are available to be downloaded as a free podcast 30 minutes after the conclusion of the broadcast. 

Don't forget to tune in Tuesday at 12:00 noon, eastern. Mark the show as a favorite and tell your friends. 

Susan Murphy-Milano appears on Voices of Hope to discuss Time's Up

Abusers across the world will hate the book Time’s Up by Susan Murphy-Milano. Why? Because the book shifts control from abusers and gives it back to the victims. It’s a powerful tool in the fight to end domestic violence.

Find out more today on our internet radio show.

Click this link to join us on Voices of Hope.
Airs live: Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm. eastern time.
Download the free podcast beginning at 1:00 pm.

Callers can dial in to 718.506.1545 to ask questions or comment on the air.

Email questions are always welcome. Send those to voicesofhope@hopeforhealing.org.


Below is one sample of an evidentiary affidavit. The process is the same for both women and men. It can be used to help victims of domestic violence at any age level.

If you know someone who is a victim have them watch this video. It may be one of the most important things that you've ever done.

Time's Up evidentiary affidavit for both men and women

In a previous blog article we talked about the book Time's Up. Susan Murphy-Milano has put countless hours and years of working with victims into the creation of this book. One of the key elements it discusses is how to create and evidentiary affidavit that can help in cases of domestic violence.

The best thing about the evidentiary affidavit talked about in Time's Up is that it can be used for any victim. This means that both women and men may benefit equally by creating the evidentiary affidavit. A video like the one below can put vital information into the hands of law enforcement when it's needed the most.

Here is a sample video of a man who used the tools discussed in Time's Up. To learn more, listen to our free podcast on Voices of Hope. 


(If you do choose to purchase an ebook please use the link on the sidebar. Susan Murphy-Milano will donate $5 to our organization for each copy sold through this link only. Purchasing a hard copy from this Amazon.com link will donate a tiny percentage to Hope for Healing.Org.)

New show coming to Voices of Hope on Blog Talk Radio

There's a new show coming to Voices of Hope on Blog Talk Radio. We are convinced that you are going to love it!

Beginning Monday night, October 18, 2010 tune in to Biblical Voices of Hope at 9:00 pm with Gayle Crabtree and Teresa Rybolt. Join their journey of healing as the explore the lives of women of the Bible.

Biblical Voices of Hope will apply modern understanding of family violence to age old stores. Survivors of sexual or domestic violence will gain new perspectives and insights to help you heal. The first woman of the Bible that will be discussed is the story of Eve. Learn how family violence tore apart this first family and how a measure of healing was brought to Eve.

Be sure to join us on October 18. The call-in number for all Voices of Hope segments is 718.506.1545. Be sure to mark the show as a favorite and follow these ladies on their journey.  Click the Biblical Voices of Hope link above to learn more.

Topics covered on our Tuesday afternoon Voices of Hope Lunch Buffet have included human trafficking experts, motivational life coaches, authors and more. Search Voices of Hope on this, the Hope for Healing Org blog for a list of all our shows. 

Angelica Harris appears on Voices of Hope 9-7-10

Join us and author/survivor Angelica Harris a second fabulous segment of Voices of Hope.

Tuesday, Sept. 7
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 Hour
Point your browser to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofhope

Angelica Harris was born in New York City into a diverse European family. With her love of writing ignited in high school, she majored in liberal arts and theatre at Hunter College. Harris interned at the Roundabout Theatre on Broadway in New York City and acted in community theatre, followed by a stint on the sci- soap Dark Shadows. Her passion for medieval history led her to write The Quest for Excalibur and Excalibur and the Holy Grail.

In 2004, Angelica partnered with Corey Blake (Chairman of the Dream for Writers of the Round Table Inc., and Writers of the Round Table Press) to develop her third book, Excalibur Reclaims Her King, which is being adapted into a screenplay. Harris and Blake spoke about their work at the Virginia Reading Conference in 2006. In this book, Harris invented a Pagan language using the Druid language she studied from Celtic mythology to create the linguistics of the speech. She promises this book will be an adventure to her readers—both historically and magically! In addition to novels and dozens of articles and short stories, Angelica was commissioned in 2005 by the Titanic Museum in Florida and Nova Scotia to develop a historical piece for display in the museums. She founded The Excalibur Reading Program and is on the board of directors for The International Domestic Violence Memorial.

Website:  www.AngelicaHarris.com

Would you like to make a comment during the show? Calls are taken live. Phone 718.506.1545.

Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking on Voices of Hope, Aug 31

The Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking will appear on Voices of Hope on Tuesday, August 31. This is a Knoxville based nonprofit that fights against trafficking in persons in our area and throughout Tennessee. Read more about the valuable work they do on their website.

Be sure to tune in for this very special segment. Listeners can point their browser to Voices of Hope internet radio show online. The comment/listen line is 718.506.1545.

Voices of Hope internet radio show on human trafficking airs:
Click: Voices of Hope
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Time: 12:00 noon (EDT)
Duration: 1 Hour

Be sure to tweet the link out for the show and tell your friends. This is an important show segment. You won't want to miss hearing it live.

Another human trafficking expert is Lisa Michels. She had this to say about trafficking and her work with Project Meridian.

Danielle Pierre appears on Voices of Hope Tuesday 8/17

Danielle Pierre joins Voices of Hope for her second live segment. Some things are just too big to fit into one tiny segment. This is the case with Danielle Pierre. If you read her blog http://www.daniellepierre.com/ then you already know what we mean. Her first segment resonated with our listeners. We're sure that the show on Tuesday, August 14 will knock your socks off. 


Join us for another special hour:
 
Date August 17, 2010
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Duration 1 Hour
Tune in to: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofhope


Don't forget that you can call in live to ask questions or to make a comment. The number to use is 718.506.1545. 


See you on the internet!

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Author Janine Latus on Voices of Hope, Tues. 8/10

Janine Latus was out of town on business when the call came in. It's the call that no one should have to receive. Her baby sister Amy, was missing. It was two weeks later before her body was located. Janine herself had just gotten out of a relationship with a controlling man. Now, she faced the nightmare of a lifetime.

Janine  Latus is a long time writer who turned her journalistic eye inward. Her book, If I Am Missing or Dead: A Sister's Story of Love, Murder, and Liberation is a memoir/biography that you will definitely want to read.



Here are the details you need:

Voices of Hope airs Tuesday, August 10 at 12:00 noon. (EST).

• Call-in or listen live to 718.506.1545.
• Click here to visit the Voices of Hope show page. Set a reminder to be sure you don't miss a minute of this broadcast!
• Want to ask a question ahead of time? Send them to voicesofhope@hopeforhealing.org.

See you Tuesday!

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Our Blogathon 2010 is less than 4 weeks away. We hope you'll join us!

Author Lynn Tolson on Voices of Hope 8/3/2010

Our Voices of Hope internet radio show welcomes Lynn Tolson on 8/3/2010. She is the powerful author of Beyond the Tears: A True Survivor's Story is an addictive read. Once you begin the book you won't be able to put it down. The pages take you through her struggles and into healing. You will plunge to the depths of her pain and celebrate her joys.

To learn more about Lynn Tolson visit her blog at http://beyondthetears.blogspot.com.. You can find her on Facebook by searching "Lynn Tolson".  Lynn  is the founder of Project  for Tears which is also on Facebook.

Our favorite quote from broadcast is:
"challenge society to change the paradigms that allow for the abuse of children." Lynn Tolson, about Project for Tears.

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Charles Moncrief on Voices of Hope Blog Talk Radio

"Time's Up!": Above and Beyond Closure: "By Charles Moncrief It ain't over 'til it's over. Yogi Berra (1925-) When we look at an outline that approximates a shape, our minds ..."

Anglican priest Charles Moncrief will be our guest on Voices of Hope. His efforts on behalf of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault is almost legendary. We hope that you will tune into our show and join us. If you are unfamiliar with his work be sure to read the Time's Up blog post linked above.

We think that you'll enjoy the segment with Charles Moncrief. Be sure to tune in or listen live. The information is below:

Voices of Hope on Blog Talk Radio

Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Time: 12 Noon (Eastern)

Phone 718.506.1545

Url: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofhope

See you online!

About 30 minutes after the broadcast Voices of Hope is available as a free download. Many people ask if it's ok to burn copies of Voices of Hope to share with others. The answer is always yes.

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