Even the word “goodbye” has “good” in it. October 5, 2018 was our first “AbbaDaddy House Girls Speak Out” episode and January 10, 2020 will be our last. It was good for us to step out in faith in 2018 and to walk in faith each renewal contract period. We simply walked forward and watched God at work. But then, all good things must come to an end and it is now time. We shared our happiness and shared our sorrow. We’ve shared our hearts and it hurts to part. We don’t know you by your names. Yet, we know you. We love you and are blessed that you allowed us to be a part of your life one 60-minute segment at a time. Listeners, we are eternally grateful and thankful for each and everyone of you. Please join us one more time for a final 60 minutes.

AbbaDaddy House Girls Speak Out

You Never Say, Goodbye to Friends. It is Just So Long.

This is part two of a three part series. Part one can be found on the November 15, 2019 episode entitled When Justice Fails. William, a former deputy sheriff, was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. Prosecutor offers were presented. William declined each one. Why? At the age of 19,Joseph began serving a 30-year sentence for committing second degree murder with the possibility of parole after 10 years. He has served eight. Joseph was living in a mental state of condemnation for what he had done, and the guilt was overwhelming. Yet, Joseph didn’t want the ordinary prison life of gangs, drugs and violence so he sought something different. He found it in solitary confinement.

Encore Caged and Living Free

Tis the season- Christmas. Last minute shopping. Time with family and friends. Delectable food. Thoughtful gift giving. Charming Children Programs. Festive lights. Gala parades. The celebration of Christmas is worldwide. However, we’re celebrating early by throwing a birthday party for Jesus. How many candles would you put on His birthday cake? At the party we’ll discuss topics such as: (1) Is December 25th really Jesus’ birthday? (2) Doesn’t Christmas traditions originate from paganism? If so, should a Christian celebrate Christmas? (3) Does the Bible say anything about celebrating the birth of Christ? If so, where? (4) Is Santa invited to the Royal Birthday Party? (5) If Christmas is such a joyous time of the year why are suicide and depression prevalent during the Christmas season and immediately following it? Join the conversation and the party!

Invitation to a Royal Birthday Party, A King is Born

Annette and Myrna are battling it out on Friday’s show. Do Superstition and Christian beliefs clash or coincide? Should a Christian practice superstition? Truth be known, Christians practice superstitions without even knowing it. Get real, how many of us have said, “God bless you” after someone sneezes! What’s so bad about that? You are simply asking God to bless them. But that phrase has its roots in superstitious beliefs. Consider Christians who wear crosses or have some Christian based symbol in their pocket, in their purse, on the dash of their vehicle or hanging on the walls of their house! Isn’t that a form of superstition? Aren’t they believing that that object can assist them in some way or another? Superstitions aren’t all adverse. When you find a lucky penny, you’ll have good luck! Your wish will come true when you wish on a falling star. Right? Plus people who believe in superstitions are happier and more productive. Join the Ladies as they banter over these topics.

Superstition versus Christianity

The greatest challenge to William and Teresa’s 13 years of marriage came when the gavel pounded a guilty verdict. Witness after witness testified to Deputy Sheriff William's innocence. How could he be convicted of sexual contact with an inmate? Teresa believed in his innocence. There is no way he would dishonor their marriage vows. How would the family endure this adversity? The community in which she lives is the community who declared him guilty. Can she co-exist? How will they treat their eleven-year-old daughter? How long will William be in prison? How will I handle the first visit with him, the second, the third. . . ? How would he survive in prison? He was a former sheriff deputy, so he was a sure target. Would protected custody be a fortified safety measure? God, what are you doing in this?

Life Through Troubled Waters

Caged and Living Free

William, a former deputy sheriff, was charged with sexual contact with an inmate. Even today William states he did not commit the crime even though he did the time. William served two years and three months in prison and remains on parole for 20 more months. Several times the justice system offered plea bargains which would have prevented him from being incarcerated or shortened his sentence. Each time William. He was not going to confess to a crime he did not commit. In prison, William started out in protective custody because of his prior vocation but then he asked to be put in general population (GP). There was an enormous chance that an inmate in GP was one William arrested. Why would a former deputy sheriff ask to be placed with all the other inmates? Why? He was a certain target! William's story is the first of a three part series: Sex Offender, Murderer, and Drug Trafficker. Three Separate Criminals, One Commonality.

When Justice Fails

In honor of our military veterans we will broadcast live from the Grangeville Veterans's Center, 318 E. Main 11:00 to noon PT. Veterans will share their stories of heartache, victories and sacrifices. America, we owe our freedom to the men and women in uniform. We owe our highest respect to the battles these veterans have fought and still fight. We also owe recognition to the families who supported our troops.They made sacrifices that many of us would find very challenging. Come join us Friday, the 8th, as we celebrate the heroes of America.

In Honor Of

1952, not a friendly era for a single mother who just found out she is expecting her second child. What’s a mother to do? Bio-mom lives in Oklahoma, the Bible Belt, adoptive parents live in Maryland, not the Bible belt. They had never met, never spoke until this petite bundle of love mysteriously joined them together, but only for an instant. The parents returned to Maryland. The bio-mom returned to live with a small void secretly tucked within her heart. Rhea shares her life experiences as an adoptive child and as a child and an adult searching for her birth parents. She carried that small void secretly tucked within her heart, too. Oh, what surprises await all of them!

Lost At Birth

George grew up in Michigan with his mom, little brother and a man he thought was his dad. But something just felt weird. So at the age of seven, George asked his mom, Is dad my real dad? Mom told him that he wasn't and that his real dad was not around. During the years, George gathered information and at the age of 25, decided to write a letter to his biological dad. On the day of George's close maternal uncle's sudden death, he received a phone call. Hello, son. This is your dad. Listen to the show as the story unfolds.

The Lost Is Found

Daily approximately 123 Americans die by suicide. One death in the U.S. by suicide occurs every 12 minutes. Yearly, 44,965 Americans die by suicide and worldwide, 800,000 people die by suicide. Globally, that results into one death every 40 seconds. (sav.org/about suicide) What about the effects of suicide? It is fair to say that at least two people are impacted. Daily 246 fathers and mothers are informed of the tragic death of their child. Annually, in the U.S. there are 539,580 dads and moms who suffer the loss of a child and worldwide, there are 1,600,000. When you add other family members, friends, peers, co-workers the numbers soar. Death by suicide is not an isolated incident. Marshal Adler knows first-hand the impact of suicide. On July 22, 2018 his 32-year-old son, Matthew took his own life. Marshal will share with us Matthew’s life and how his dream career was becoming a reality. He’ll also disclose a haunting conversation they had 13 days before his death.

Death By Lethal Injection

In November of 2014, dad made some poor choices that resulted in separation from his wife and two daughters. The younger child was one and half years old. The older child was four years old. Even today, the barbed wire fences and armed guards keep the separation a constant reminder. Four hour road trip. A little over two hour segments of time divided into one visitation day. Sitting at the table with dad seated at all times. Hugs and kisses, tearful goodbyes. The cycle repeats itself dependent upon the condition of the car or the money for the trip or no lock downs at the prison or . . . . Lacey, Olivia and Peighton share how they have endured these past four years and eleven months. They'll also reveal their plans and dreams for the future. On the December 28th, 2018 show, Peighton closed the segment with, Never give up on your daddy. Never. And, they haven't.

God Touches the Hearts of Two Little Girls and Their Mother

AbbaDaddy House Girls Speak Out, Happy Anniversary to us! We’ve been on VoiceAmerica for one year and what a year it has been. Laughing through the bloopers and, goodness, there were bloopers. Speaking for the voiceless. Upholding the rights of the poor and needy. Having some fun with our guests and then getting right down to serious issues. One-year review of laughter, tears, hello’s and goodbyes, thought-provoking life issues, spiritual journeys and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. In the show, we’ll be either gossiping about our radio support staff or talking with them. It’s their decision. There you have it, a concise summary of anniversary show. Join our celebration.

Annette & Myrna, One-Year-Old, Happy Anniversary

Levi has been our guest on October 19, 2018 and July 12, 2019. In the first episode, he shared how God changed his life of crime and addiction to a life of freedom and peace. Levi continues to serve the Lord in prison by preaching, witnessing, praying with inmates, teaching Bible-based father classes. The Christian stand he takes, daily puts his life in jeopardy. In March, Levi presented a very thorough exit plan to the parole commission who denied him parole and told him to return in September with a new exit plan in a new district outside of the support that was outlined in the initial exit plan. It seems contradicting that rehabilitation is what prisons state is their main goal, and then when one exhibits rehabilitation, that person is refused parole. Oh, but God has a plan. On September 17th, Levi presented two more exit plans to the parole commission. Listen to the show as he shares why God gave him six more months in the penitentiary and when or if he has parole.

Oh, How God Will Set You Free

On September 13th two survivors of intimate partner violence were our guests. “I might be fat, ugly, stupid and worthless but even I don’t deserve this.” These were her thoughts as her spouse jammed a double barrel shotgun to her throat. The second guest recalls that years of abuse by the hands of men caused her to believe that is what she deserved. She was molested as a little girl, raped, sodomized, beaten, choked and had a rifle held to her head. Obviously, they both escaped the abuse and are now advocates for victims. Is name calling or constant criticism or demeaning remarks about the partner’s body or appearance abuse? How do you identify your abuse? What is a Safety Plan and how do I develop one? What do I say to my children for them to protect themselves? How do I get a protection order and what happens after I get one? Do I need a lawyer? We are going to share the nuts and bolts of intimate partner abuse and what you can do to break away from this unsafe environment.

Safety Plan For An Unsafe World

We give a voice to the voiceless, to those who can't or won't speak out for themselves. We speak up for the rights of all those who are poor and needy. These include people who are and have been sexually abused, who are and have been physically abused, who are suffering with addictions, who are in unhealthy relationships, who are bullied and are the bullies, who are suffering from mental illness, who are deemed by society as unloveable and who feel hopeless. Our social services are overworked and understaffed, so when people are being abused or are in difficult life situations, many times they feel they are not heard. Our program provides a platform for their voices, suggestions for the situations and hope for tomorrow. Often times a person just needs someone to listen. With the right understanding and by opening up to someone who has similar life experiences, one can see there is hope. Life doesn't have to end. You can embrace and trust someone one small step at a time.

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