The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina Griffin

In 1999, a gunman entered Wedgwood Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, and opened fire. He killed seven people and injured several others. Mary Beth Talley was shot at close range that day and survived. Last year, she published her memoir, which focuses heavily on the aftermath of surviving such a traumatic event: Not Bad, Just Different - Living Life as a Mass Shooting Survivor. Mary shares the story of how things happened that horrific day, and how the Lord has been with her throughout every stage of her healing journey through the PTSD and grief that came in the wake of the terrible incident. You have to be the initiator of the healing process, she says, and the Lord will meet you there.


TAKEAWAYS


The Wedgwood church shooting happened during a ‘See You At the Pole’ event


The gunman killed himself after the shooting, leaving his motivations unknown


Mary’s book isn’t about the shooting as much as it is about life afterwards


Mary says she felt a sense of God-given peace after she had been shot


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Former Chicago prosecutor-turned-FBI agent Katherine Schweit felt called to help mitigate the mass shooting epidemic in America. She is a consultant and the author of several books and explains key methods of preparation and prevention when it comes to school shootings. Katherine also shares good news - school shootings are dropping, and that’s because parents and schools are both taking a more proactive and engaged approach to protecting kids. Following the horrifying shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School all those years ago, Katherine embraced her new mission to help prevent future mass shootings by helping parents and schools know what to do when things go awry and a school shooter attempts to do the unimaginable.


TAKEAWAYS


Katherine discusses the RUN, HIDE, FIGHT method of survival: Run if you can, hide if you must, and fight if you have to


75 percent of school shootings end in two minutes or less


One in nine mass shootings takes place in schools


If you think you hear a gunshot, assume that’s what it is and take action immediately to protect yourself and those around you


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Katherine Schweit is the architect of the FBI’s Active Shooter Program. She is the author of Women Who Talk to the Dead: The True Story of 200 Forgotten Murder Victims and the Relentless Pursuit of Justice by an FBI Agent and a Detroit Police Detective. The book tells the story of the exhumation of more than 200 cold case murder victims. Katherine is also the author of the upcoming book, Smart Parents, Safe Schools. She shares her in-depth research and key insights into the signs that may arise before a mass shooting, and how parents can be wise and alert for those red flags. Her best advice? “Believe what you hear,” she says. Kids telegraph what is going on around them. 92 percent of the time, when a shooting has occurred, someone was told before it happened.


TAKEAWAYS


Parents must be actively involved in school safety


Four of the last eight school shootings in the U.S. were in private schools


School shootings are going down, but lethality is going up


Social media and the internet can cause real-world disconnection for troubled kids


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What does mental health look like when it’s centered on God’s love and peace? These are the first lines from Dorcas Cheng-Tozun’s Bible study summary, and they hit home. Dorcas authored a 6-week study that helps Christians see God’s loving presence even in the midst of mental health struggles. She reflects on her own journey with anxiety and depression, pointing readers back to the goodness and sufficiency of the Lord. Dorcas also discusses how important it is to know when you need help and when it’s imperative to lean on community and medical professionals. It’s critical to listen to what our bodies are telling us. God designed us with warning signs. Will we pay attention to what it’s telegraphing?


TAKEAWAYS


Mental health struggles can point us to the goodness and hope of Christ


God is here with us, even when we are hurting and mental health issues may affect some people more than others


There are many examples of real people struggling with depression or fear in the Bible


Regularly engaging in spiritual practices can support our mental health and resilience


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In the age of social media algorithms and instant gratification, it’s no wonder that teenagers are struggling with their mental health more than ever before. Monica Kim, a psychologist, author, and counselor, has tons of experience working with teens. She co-wrote Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders. Monica shares tried-and-true advice for church staff who are seeking to connect with local teens and make sure these kids get the resources they need if or when they find themselves struggling. She also shares ideas for how parents can get involved alongside church staff to make sure teens don’t fall through the cracks!


TAKEAWAYS


The church should always be a safe space for teens to go


Teens should be encouraged to focus on relationships with peers and trusted leaders


Teens often won’t ask for help - adults need to pay close attention and pick up on the unspoken signs


Social media opens kids up to more pressure than ever


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