Hey everyone!  I hope you all are having an amazing week.  As the title of this post would imply, I am taking a break from the podcast and blog for a little while.  As the date of my wedding and convention that my fiancé are working draw nearer, I find myself hard pressed for time to create content that I am able to pour my entire heart and soul into.  My wedding is the 23rd of September (2016), and I fully intend on being back in the saddle with new podcast episodes the following October (2016).  Thank you so much for sticking with me on this fun journey, and I hope you will rejoin me in October.  Till then I love you all, have a wonderful summer, and God bless!
-Eric R

       Welcome to Tough Love Episode 010 – Addiction: Being of Sound Body & Sound Mind.  This episode is the second of 2 sessions in which I interview my good friend and Christian mentor Brian, as we discuss addictions how to get set free from them.  Brian shares his powerful testimony about how he was set free from a bad cocaine habit, and a destructive drug-dealing life that was sure to end in death.  Brain and I discuss the factors that go into owning up to, making a move against, and kicking an addiction through lifestyle change, and complete and total surrender to Jesus Christ.  Buckle up for an intense one, because here comes the Tough Love.  Thank you for checking out the podcast today.  I love you all, and I hope you enjoy! Be blessed and be a blessing! Music: “Crystal Air” by Mike B. Fort From the Free Music Archive CC By 4.0
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        Welcome to Tough Love Episode 009 – Addiction: Being of Sound Body & Sound Mind.  This episode is the first of 2 sessions in which I interview my good friend and Christian mentor Brian, as we discuss addictions how to get set free from them.  Brian shares his powerful testimony about how he was set free from a bad cocaine habit, and a destructive drug-dealing life that was sure to end in death.  Brain and I discuss the factors that go into owning-up to, making a move against, and kicking an addiction through lifestyle change, and complete and total surrender to Jesus Christ.  Buckle up for an intense one, because here comes the Tough Love.  Thank you for checking out the podcast today.  I love you all, and I hope you enjoy! Be blessed and be a blessing! Music: “Crystal Air” by Mike B. Fort From the Free Music Archive CC By 4.0

      Welcome to Tough Love Episode 008 – Haterade: When Venting Turns Toxic.  In this episode of Tough Love I tackle the topic venting and airing our frustrations, all while being good to each other.   We cover venting on the whole, and discuss the difference between positive and negative venting.  We learn how through a spiritual lens-change we can vent and voice our frustrations in positive fashion. We learn how to maintain our composure and how not take our aggression out on each other while giving voice to our frustrations.  We also talk about how our perspective and observation of our present circumstances makes all the difference when it comes to venting in the negative, and venting in the positive. I love you all, and I hope you enjoy! Be blessed and be a blessing! Music: “Crystal Air” by Mike B. Fort From the Free Music Archive CC By 4.0

       Welcome to Tough Love Episode 007 – Manning Up: The Journey Of A Gentleman.  This episode is the second of 2 sessions in which I interview my good friend and Christian mentor Jim Godfrey, and we discuss the characteristics of a Godly man and how to be the best men we can be to our spouses and families. Jim is a wealth of knowledge and experience. His positive attitude and wisdom concerning God and relationships has been hugely instrumental in my own spiritual growth. Jim has also written a truly inspired book entitled “Living an Uncommon Life – 5 Steps to go From Good to Great,” which challenges people to approach life expecting to win, learn, laugh, and love. If you would like to pick up a copy of Jim’s book then CLICK HERE  Thank you for checking out the podcast today.
​       I love you all, and I hope you enjoy the second part of our interview! Be blessed and be a blessing! Also come check out The Refuge Church - 2001 Campbell Station Pkwy #7, Spring Hill, TN 37174 - Services on Sundays at 9:10am & 10:40am. If you can’t make it out, you can watch the service and past services on line athttp://www.therefuge.cc/  Music: “Crystal Air” by Mike B. Fort From the Free Music Archive CC By 4.0

       Welcome to Tough Love Episode 006 – Manning Up: The Journey Of A Gentleman.  This episode is the first of 2 sessions in which I interview my good friend and Christian mentor Jim Godfrey, and we discuss the characteristics of a Godly man and how to be the best men we can be to our spouses and families. Jim is a wealth of knowledge and experience. His positive attitude and wisdom concerning God and relationships has been hugely instrumental in my own spiritual growth.
​       Jim has also written a truly inspired book entitled “Living an Uncommon Life – 5 Steps to go From Good to Great,” which challenges people to approach life expecting to win, learn, laugh, and love. If you would like to pick up a copy of Jim’s book then CLICK HERE  Thank you for checking out the podcast today. I love you all, and I hope you enjoy! Be blessed and be a blessing! Also come check out The Refuge Church - 2001 Campbell Station Pkwy #7, Spring Hill, TN 37174 - Services on Sundays at 9:10am & 10:40am. If you can’t make it out, you can watch the service and past services on line at http://www.therefuge.cc/  Music: “Crystal Air” by Mike B. Fort From the Free Music Archive CC By 4.0

     Welcome to Tough Love Episode 005 – A Pep-Talk: Viewing Yourself Through The Eyes Of God. I felt like we could all use a pep-talk today on just who we are, and are called to be in the kingdom of God. In this talk I’m waging war against negativity, fear, and hate in an effort to show you just how amazing God is and just how amazing he knows you are. There isn’t a real structure in this talk beyond goodness. You might call this a soaking session, or at least my version of one.  In any event there is something good in it for everyone. I love you all, and I hope you enjoy! Be blessed and be a blessing!
​     Also come check out The Refuge Church - 2001 Campbell Station Pkwy #7, Spring Hill, TN 37174
- Services on Sundays at 9:10am & 10:40am. If you can’t make it out, you can watch the service and past services on line at http://www.therefuge.cc/  Music: “Crystal Air” by Mike B. Fort From the Free Music Archive CC By 4.0

       Welcome to Tough Love Episode 004 – Faith: Trusting In A God Who Believes In Us (Part 2-1) In this episode of Tough Love I tackle the topic of faith, and believing in the unseen for breakthrough in every area of our lives. Faith is not just essential for our walk with God, but it’s also necessary for having our daily needs met, whether it be for finances, personal growth, or healing.  In Part 1 we talked about the validity of the Bible not just as holy scripture, but as a historical document that has withstood the test of time.  In this episode we conclude our talk about putting into practice faith that enables us to be the biggest witnesses for God. I love you all, and I hope you enjoy! 
​       Also come check out The Refuge Church -Services on Sundays at 9:10am & 10:40am. If you can’t make it out, you can watch the service and past services on line at http://www.therefuge.cc/  Music: “Crystal Air” by Mike B. Fort From the Free Music Archive CC By 4.0

Welcome to Tough Love Episode 003 – Faith: Trusting In A God Who Believes In Us (Part 2-1) In this episode of Tough Love I tackle the topic of faith, and believing in the unseen for breakthrough in every area of our lives. Faith is not just essential for our walk with God, but it’s also necessary for having our daily needs met, whether it be for finances, personal growth, or healing.  In Part 1 we talked about the validity of the Bible not just as holy scripture, but as a historical document that has withstood the test of time.  In this episode we will be talking about putting into practice faith that enables us to be the biggest witnesses for God. I love you all, and I hope you enjoy! 
       Also come check out The Refuge Church - Services on Sundays at 9:10am & 10:40am. If you can’t make it out, you can watch the service and past services on line at http://www.therefuge.cc/  Music: “Crystal Air” by Mike B. Fort From the Free Music Archive CC By 4.0

Welcome to Tough Love Episode 002 – Faith: Trusting In A God Who Believes In Us (Part 1 of 2)  In this episode of Tough Love I tackle the topic of faith, and believing in the unseen for breakthrough in every area of our lives.  Faith is not just essential for our walk with God, but it’s also necessary for having our daily needs met, whether it be for finances, personal growth, or healing.  In Part 1 we are taking a look at the Bible, and weighing its validity not just as holy scripture, but as a historical document that has withstood the test of time.  I love you all, and I hope you enjoy!  Music: “Crystal Air” by Mike B. Fort From the Free Music Archive CC By 4.0
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