Podcasts by Alternatives Podcast

Growing In 2021 from 2020-12-08T11:30

On this week's episode of the podcast, Jeremy Johnson is joining us again, as we talk about 2021. So many of us are wanting the new year to be different than this year. Jeremy talks about how we...

How to Make Christmas More Meaningful and Less Stressful from 2020-12-03T11:00

Today on the #alternativespodcast, we are having an encouraging conversation with our friend, Cyndie de Neve! Stress levels seem to be high during the holidays, especially with what we're facing...

How to Communicate with Your Loved Ones During the Holidays from 2020-11-24T11:00

We have a very important topic today on the #alternativespodcast! Jon and JoAnn Goodman are joining us for a conversation about how to communicate with family during the holidays. We discuss how...

How to Keep Comparison from Being the Thief of Your Joy from 2020-11-17T11:00

We are excited because Tammy is taking a sabbatical for some nice R&R with her family and our COO Cana Davidson will be filling in with Hannah!

Our guest for today is Juana Jackson and sh...

Choosing Friends Wisely from 2020-11-10T11:00

Our special guest for this episode is one of our long time friends, Mariah Andrews and we're talking all things friendship! We talk about why it's important to pick friends wisely, what to look ...

Being Courageous In the Midst of Fear from 2020-11-03T11:00

Our podcast guest for this week’s episode of the #alternativespodcast is one of our favorite friends, Ryan Oliver!!! Today we are talking about how we can be courageous in the midst of fear. One...

Caring for Your Whole Self with PIESS from 2020-10-27T10:00

We are bringing Karen Plevyak, our STI Coordinator back on the podcast for this week’s episode of the #alternativespodcast! This is an important topic that Karen makes fun! When it comes to your...

When You Feel Like You Hit a Wall from 2020-10-20T10:00

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we get to hear from Vicki Stone! Vicki is telling us about a time when she felt like she hit a wall and all that she knew no longer worked. If you know Vic...

Healing After an Abortion from 2020-10-13T10:00

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we are talking about healing after an abortion. Our guest is one of our board members, Kim Henson! She shares her abortion story with us, as well as what t...

Adoption from the Child's Perspective from 2020-10-06T10:00

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we get to hear an adoption story, but from the perspective of the child. Nicole Newby is our guest and she shares what it was like being adopted, what her ...

When Life Doesn't Go Your Way from 2020-09-29T10:00

We are so excited for today’s episode of the podcast because our special guest is our friend, Dennis Keating!  We are talking about when life doesn’t go our way. This is a topic that most of us ...

Changing Your Family Story from 2020-09-22T10:00

Today’s episode of the podcast is so important! We all have family stories and we have a choice of whether or not we want to repeat them. Our guest is Marilyn Williams and she shares her family ...

Finding Rest In Unrest from 2020-09-15T10:00

This week one the podcast, we are talking about something that most of us need to hear in this season! Our sweet friend, Lynette Fuson joins us for a conversation about rest. We are in a hard se...

Finding Freedom from a Pornography Addiction from 2020-09-08T10:00

Our special guest for today’s episode is one of our long time friends, Allen Robinette! Allen is sharing his story about how he found freedom from a pornography addiction. Allen shares a stat th...

Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude from 2020-09-01T10:00

Welcome to Season 3 of the Alternatives Podcast! Our special guest for this episode is AMC’s Nurse Manager, Julie Adams!! In this episode, Julie is talking about the importance of having an atti...

How to Navigate Tough Family Dynamics During COVID-19 from 2020-08-04T10:00

This is our FINAL episode of Season 2! Our guests are Chip Whitman and Katie Kirgiss. We’re talking about how to navigate tough family dynamics in the midst of COVID-19. If you or a friend are s...

Maintaining Friendships During COVID-19 from 2020-07-28T10:00

Since Friendship Day is this week, we thought we’d record an episode about friendship and COVID-19! Our guest for today is Seth Redden! We discuss the good in friendship, difficulties of friends...

What to Do With the Uncertainty and Anxiety of COVID-19 from 2020-07-21T10:00

Today on the podcast, we’re having an honest conversation about anxiety! We are so excited because Craig Marshall is returning for another episode! Craig shares that with everyone going on, anxi...

Parenting During COVID-19 from 2020-07-14T10:00

We are SO looking forward to this week’s episode because our guests are Beth and Josh Rose! They are sharing what their experience has been like parenting during a pandemic! They are some of the...

Hope for Your Marriage in the Midst of COVID-19 from 2020-07-07T10:00

Our guests for this episode are Chris and Amy Brown, as well as Tim and Christina Mitchell! COVID-19 has put marriages in a unique situation and our guests are speaking into that. We have newlyw...

Changing Your Wedding and Engagement Plans because of COVID-19 from 2020-06-30T10:00

This episode of the podcast is near and dear to us! We know many that had to change their engagement and wedding plans because of COVID-19 and want to have an honest conversation about this. Our...

Non-Negotiables in Life in COVID-19 from 2020-06-23T10:00

Today's special guest is Mark Childers! To be honest, we laughed through most of this episode. Mark is talking about non-negotiables in life in COVID-19. We learned so much from him and had a bl...

Graduating During COVID-19 from 2020-06-16T10:00

Welcome to Season 2 of the Alternatives Podcast! Our guest for this episode is Tammy's daughter, Julianne De Armas! She is a recent college graduate and is sharing what her experience has been l...

Real Motherhood from 2020-05-08T23:34:41

Today's episode is different than what we usually do. Alternatives had a time of encouragement over Zoom for moms in our community and we wanted to share it with you all. There are lots of frien...

Tips For A First Date from 2020-03-31T11:00

Our dear friend Leslie Salazar-Carrillo from is on sharing her tips for a first date! We talk about what to do with your first date nerves, what to talk about, and how to know if you should go o...

Things To Consider When You Are Thinking About Furthering Your Education from 2020-03-24T11:00

Our friend Assad Saif is on the show this week, sharing some things to consider when you are thinking about furthering your education. The big takeaway is how important it is to be intentional w...

Encouragement For The Parent That Has A Child With Special Needs from 2020-03-17T11:00

This week, we were able to sit down with Megan Cataline. Megan is an advocate for children with special needs. We often have a fear of saying the wrong thing to a parent that has a child with sp...

Is A Friends With Benefits Relationship Actually Beneficial? from 2020-03-10T11:00

Discussing sex can be uncomfortable, but we think it’s important to talk about! This week, we’re answering the question, “Is a friends with benefits relationships truly beneficial?” Our friend J...

Adoption From A Birth Mom's Perspective from 2020-03-03T12:30

This week on the podcast, we have the privilege of hearing from a birth mom that selflessly placed her baby for adoption. This mama is Grace Dulaney, the founder of  the Agnus Dei Foundation. We...

Red Hot Monogamy from 2020-02-25T12:30

It is the final week of Love Month and we are finishing it off strong with a conversation about Red Hot Monogamy. Pam and Bill are back with us! In a previous episode, Pam and Bill shared that o...

The Secret Language of Successful Couples from 2020-02-18T12:30

For week 3 of love month, we are talking about The Secret Language of Successful Couples. Pam and Bill are bringing some serious wisdom to this episode!

Often times, relationship advice c...

The 10 Best Decisions A Couple Can Make from 2020-02-11T12:30

We are back for week 2 of Love Month on the podcast! This week, Pam and Bill are going to be talking about the 10 Best Decisions A Couple Can Make. 

Pam and Bill also talk about the diffe...

Men Are Like Waffles - Women Are Like Spaghetti from 2020-02-04T12:30

February marks the start of our love series! Our guests for this series are Pam and Bill Farrel. They are the founders of Love Wise, an organization that helps others build lasting relationships...

What Male Leadership Is Really Supposed To Look Like from 2020-01-28T12:30

Our guests for this week's episode are Freddy and Traci Keiaho! You might know this couple because Freddy was a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts! We are talking all things male leadership. ...

Encouragement On Your Career Journey from 2020-01-21T12:30

Our sweet guest is Analisa De Armas! She is the Assistant Director of Hume SD and is giving a little encouragement to all of us on our career journey. She shares her story of starting as a summe...

A Conversation About Counseling from 2020-01-14T12:30

Craig Marshall is our guest for today and we are having a conversation about counseling! Craig is the pastor of a local church and is one of our biggest supporters and encouragers. He shares the...

How To Make A Budget And Get Out Of Debt from 2020-01-07T12:30

Today’s episode is all about finances! We are sharing ways that you can create a budget and get out of debt. Our guests are Jeff and Kelli Warren. They are husband and wife and teach Financial P...

Setting Goals You Can Actually Achieve from 2019-12-17T12:30

2020 is just around the corner and we wanted to have a conversation about resolutions and setting goals! Our guest is Jeremy Johnson and he talks about the importance of asking, "Why?" when sett...

Holiday Tips For The Family On A Limited Income from 2019-12-10T12:30

This week, we are sharing holiday tips for the family on a limited income. The holidays can be expensive and it is so easy to overspend! We are talking all things Christmas with our friend, Ashl...

How To Navigate The Holidays While Single from 2019-12-03T13:00

Today, our guest is Stephanie Minnick and we are talking about navigating the holidays while single! Steph shares some of the struggles and joys of being single as well as some fun things to do ...

Options For The Couple That Doesn't Want To Go On The Pill from 2019-11-26T13:00

Karen, our STI Coordinator is back with us and we are talking about options for the couple that doesn’t want to go on the pill! Birth control can be such a tricky thing to figure out. We know th...

When Life Doesn't Look Like You Had Planned from 2019-11-19T13:00

Maya was an accomplished student and standout athlete at USD. Her life suddenly changed when she found out she was pregnant. She learned how to make the most out of the situation and see it as a...

A Man's Abortion Story from 2019-11-12T17:07:58

Our special guest for today is Gunnar Hanson, also known as the Seal Pastor! However, Gunnar is not talking about his career as a Seal or Pastor. He is sharing his abortion story. We hope Gunnar...

Date Ideas for the Couple On A Budget from 2019-11-05T13:00

Today, we are chatting with Christina Mitchell! We are talking about being intentional in dating, specifically with our money. Christina shares her wisdom for couples in all seasons of relations...

Changing the Way We Think About Adoption from 2019-10-29T12:00

Our special guest for today's episode is Sarah Lanza, the director of the Adoption Center of San Diego. Sarah is passionate about helping women in unplanned pregnancies as well as helping adopti...

The Importance of Communication In Relationships from 2019-10-22T16:36:52

Join us as we have a real conversation about communication and intimacy in relationships! Whether you are dating, engaged, or married, this is for you. Our guest is a dear friend of ours, Joe Co...

The Risks of Unprotected Sex and When to Get an STI Test from 2019-10-15T16:02:33

Join us as we talk to Karen Plevyak, the STI Coordinator at Alternatives Medical Clinic! We're going to be talking about STI's, more commonly known as STD's and the difference between the two. K...

Intro to The Alternatives Podcast from 2019-09-26T20:34:11

In this first episode of the new Alternatives Podcast, we sat down with the nurse manager of Alternatives Medical Clinic (AMC), Pam Robinette. Together, we talked about the resource that AMC is ...