The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina Griffin

Fifty years ago, through Operation Babylift, LeAnn Thieman was asked to help escort 300 orphaned babies caught in the crossfire of the Vietnam War into the arms of loving families in the United States. This remarkable endeavor changed her life and inspired a later prolific career of writing bestselling books for the Chicken Soup series, as well as a successful speaking career. LeAnn is a wife, mom, nurse, and New York Times bestselling author and shares about the importance of listening to God’s divine guidance in our lives. She describes what it was like to answer the Lord’s calling and take a leap of faith that resulted in the rescue of hundreds of sweet babies who were orphans. She also discusses the importance of forgiveness and faith, and how these two concepts are inextricably tied together.TAKEAWAYSRefusing to forgive can take a physical toll on the body and keep us in bondageWe have to care for our minds, bodies, and soulsTake time to be still and listen to God’s voice speaking into your lifeLeAnn has co-authored 14 Chicken Soup titles🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODECCM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counterculturemom/CCM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CounterCultureMomChicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul book: https://amzn.to/48ILzbVColorado Gives Foundation: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/BridgingHopeFarmer Bill’s Provisions (get 10% off with code TINA10): https://bit.ly/455VI0I🔗 CONNECT WITH LEANN THIEMANWebsite: https://www.selfcareforhealthcare.com/leann-thieman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfcareforhealthcare/?ref=ts#X: https://x.com/LeAnnThiemanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThiemanL📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BYRapid Radios (get 10% off with code TINA): https://rapidradios.com/discount/TINAWAVwatch (get 15% off with code TINA): https://wavwatch.com/tinaMasterPeace (get discounts with code TINA): https://bit.ly/CounterCultureMomMedi-Share: https://www.medishare.com/tina-griffin🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOMhttps://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWShttps://theccmshow.lightcast.com/📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDEhttp://bit.ly/landingpageCCM💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION2024 Recap & 2025 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCM23ImpactReportMake a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

After losing her leg to bone cancer, Glenda Standeven was shocked and hurt when she was laughed at for her appearance by two young kids during a hospital visit. After enduring the grueling loss of her leg, her first foray back into the public sphere was marked by mockery and embarrassment - but it also marked the beginning of her journey as an encourager and a motivational speaker. Today, Glenda is a certified reflexologist, author, and speaker. She is a four-time contributor to the popular Chicken Soup books, and shares some of the profound insights and lessons she has gleaned from surviving cancer and connecting with others through her story. “Your experiences in life, no matter how varied or difficult, will lead you to something that God has planned for you,” she says.TAKEAWAYSIt’s critical that we teach our kids that it’s okay to ask questions or to be curious about a disability - but it’s never ok to mock someoneMany people give up when adversity strikesIt’s okay to ask for help and to graciously accept it when people respondGlenda’s memoir tells her story: I Am Choosing to Smile - The Inspirational Life Story of a Bone Cancer Survivor🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEDownload the CCM App: https://bit.ly/4oKxTUxGlenda’s books: https://glendastandeven.com/books/🔗 CONNECT WITH GLENDA STANDEVENWebsite: https://glendastandeven.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/507785742667126📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BYTiny Revival (get 10% off with code TINA): https://tinyrevival.com/TINAMasterPeace (get discounts with code TINA): https://bit.ly/CounterCultureMomMedi-Share: https://www.medishare.com/tina-griffinWAVwatch (get 15% off with code TINA): https://wavwatch.com/tina🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOMhttps://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWShttps://theccmshow.lightcast.com/📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDEhttp://bit.ly/landingpageCCM💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION2024 Recap & 2025 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCM23ImpactReportMake a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Nothing compares to the love and loyalty of one of God’s creations, and when it comes to horse and dog therapy, Jane Marie Allen Farmer has seen this truth firsthand. As a longtime volunteer therapy dog and horse handler, she has served her community by connecting kids, trauma survivors, and natural disaster victims with the love and joy of a gentle, comforting animal. Jane talks about her special dog, Truman Blue, who has helped kids and adults through the aftermath of floods, tornadoes or other natural disasters or the difficult moments of facing a deadly illness. This world-changer discusses the markers a canine needs in order to be a therapy dog, and breaks down the science of why animals are so effective at bringing peace and relief to those who are suffering. The love of these animals triggers a flood of oxytocin in the brain and gives everyone, young or old, a rush of joy.TAKEAWAYSCheck out Jane’s story in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Volunteering & Giving Back: 101 Inspiring Stories of Purpose and PassionKids with disabilities benefit from therapy horseback riding in a variety of ways such as: raising  oxytocin, building self-confidence, etc.To be a therapy dog, canines need to be friendly and non-possessive, with a history of being calmTherapy dogs can visit disaster sites, nursing homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, and more🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEDonate to Counter Culture Ministries: https://bit.ly/44an6eaTherapy Dog video: https://bit.ly/3XquYol🔗 CONNECT WITH JANE MARIE ALLEN FARMERWebsite: https://trumanbluemysteries.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trumanbluemysteries/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trumanbluemysteries/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trumanblue🔗 CONNECT WITH HOPE UNBRIDLED EQUESTRIANWebsite: https://hopeunbridledequestrian.org/📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BYMedi-Share: https://www.medishare.com/tina-griffinRestore Patch: https://bit.ly/CCMpatchWAVwatch (get 15% off with code TINA): https://wavwatch.com/tinaCapstone Legacy Foundation: https://capstonelegacy.org/🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOMhttps://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWShttps://theccmshow.lightcast.com/📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDEhttp://bit.ly/landingpageCCM💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION2024 Recap & 2025 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCM23ImpactReportMake a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Animation crosses all cultures, genders, and racial barriers, delivering inspirational storytelling in a way that no other medium can. Phil Cunningham is a filmmaker and producer behind the upcoming animated film, David, and his journey to creating this phenomenal film began in the inspiring, beautiful, and rugged wilderness of Zimbabwe. Struck with the adventurous spirit of a creative and thrilling God, he envisioned a film portraying the life of King David, a shepherd boy who became the greatest king of Israel - a man after God’s own heart. Theaters across the country are already selling out as families vie to get tickets to see David, a film highlighting the beauty of God’s heart and the miracles He works through even the most unlikely heroes.TAKEAWAYSJoin Angel Guild to get two free movie tickets every month to see the studios’ upcoming films here: https://www.angel.com/tinagHundreds of people from 32 countries came together to make David and the vision for the movie started nearly 30 years agoAnimation transcends all age groups, but connects especially well with younger audiencesGod gives us a dose of humility when we go into the wilderness during times of trial and tribulation🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEDavid trailer: https://bit.ly/43DNA7ETickets to David: https://www.angel.com/movies/davidAngel Membership sign up: https://www.angel.com/tinag🔗 CONNECT WITH ANGEL STUDIOSWebsite: https://www.angel.com/tickets/davidFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelStudios.incInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidmovieofficial/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB5_stIeRad4LQtaKHXkbvQ📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BYTiny Revival (get 10% off with code TINA): https://tinyrevival.com/TINAWAVwatch (get 15% off with code TINA): https://wavwatch.com/tinaMasterPeace (get discounts with code TINA): https://bit.ly/CounterCultureMomMedi-Share: https://www.medishare.com/tina-griffin🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOMhttps://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWShttps://theccmshow.lightcast.com/📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDEhttp://bit.ly/landingpageCCM💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION2024 Recap & 2025 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCM23ImpactReportMake a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Is Islam really as dangerous as some people claim? Yes! Robert Spencer is an expert on the subject of Islamic Jihad and Sharia. He has worked with the U.S. military and the intelligence community and authored several bestselling books about this religion that aims to destroy America and inflict genocide on non-Muslims. Robert touches on the recent election of Muslim NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani, and what that could mean for the once-greatest city in the world. He also highlights some of the most chilling truths about Islam and the Quran, which sanction and encourage spousal abuse. Robert points out how the U.S. government has redefined the language about fundamentalism, Sharia law, and the Quran and could use its counter-terrorism strategies against law-abiding citizens and, especially, Christians.TAKEAWAYSPresident Trump’s close friendship with Qatar is alarming, given the nation’s history of sponsoring IslamIslam is supremacist, aggressive, political, and expansionistIslam leaves no space for coexistence - only dominationViolent Jihad can cause a great deal of damage and destruction, even amid a failed takeover attempt🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEThreat of Jihad with Brannon Howse: https://bit.ly/4po8ocf‘Death to America’ Chant at Dearborn Rally: https://bit.ly/4pvYKEcMuslims & Christians Clash at MI City Hall video: https://bit.ly/49XBw5hMuslims Invade America: https://bit.ly/47ynoOaIntifada on the Hudson book: https://bit.ly/48lBgvJ 🔗 CONNECT WITH ROBERT SPENCERWebsite: https://jihadwatch.org/X: https://x.com/jihadwatchRSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JihadWatchVideoTelegram: https://t.me/jihadwatchOG📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BYWAVwatch (get 15% off with code TINA): https://wavwatch.com/tinaTiny Revival (get 10% off with code TINA): https://tinyrevival.com/TINACovenant Eyes: https://bit.ly/TheHealingChurchFREEBookRogersHood (use code TINA for 10% off): https://www.rogershood.com/?coupon=tina🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOMhttps://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWShttps://theccmshow.lightcast.com/📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDEhttp://bit.ly/landingpageCCM💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION2024 Recap & 2025 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCM23ImpactReportMake a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/