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The Solution FM Morning Show with Tim Collins

Wake up with Tim Collins each weekday morning on the Solution FM Morning Show!

National Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day!

Listen below as 4-year-old Whitney joins her Dad as the co-host of the Solution FM Morning Show.

Click "Play" to listen to Whitney on Solution FM's Morning Show. We put all her talk pieces together into one 10 minute file.

What Does a Wife Need From A Husband and Kid Need From A Dad?

Author Jay Payleitner shares with us a few things.

Jay Payleitner has worked on Josh McDowell Radio, Today's Father, Jesus Freaks Radio for The Voice of the Martyrs, Project Angel Tree with Chuck Colson, and many others. He’s also a popular speaker at men's events and the author of the bestselling 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad, 365 Ways to Say “I Love You” to Your Kids, and 52 Things Wives Need from a Husband. Jay and his wife, Rita, make their home in the Chicago area, where they’ve raised five great kids and loved on ten foster babies.

#1 Much of your advice to husbands is about stopping arguments and preventing tension before it happens. How do we do that?

#2 In your book, you say “Wives Need Their Husbands… to hug Julie Bryant without guilt.” So who is Julie Bryant and why am I hugging her?

#3 Ephesians 5:22 says "Wives, submit to your husbands." There are a lot of different interpretations of that verse. How do you view it?

#4 Can you give us the most important thing a Dad can do to help their relationship with their child?

#5 What is one thing we can do today to say "I love you" to our kids?

#6 How can we get more information about you and your books?

Todd Patkin Shares Ways of "Finding Happiness" in Your Marriage

How can we extend Valentine's Day to the other 364 days of the year? Author Todd Patkin shares some ways.

#1 You say that many marriage deteriorate because they run on “auto-pilot”… so how do we keep from doing that in our relationship?

#2 You say that a happy marriage is the cornerstone of a happy life… what do you mean by that?

#3 In your book “Finding Happiness”, you share 9 tips to make your marriage a happier one. What is the first one?

#4 As guys, we have a hard time communicating properly with our spouse. Why is it important for a husband and wife to verbalize what they appreciate about their spouse often?

#5 What is a small thing we can do at home to show our spouse that we care for them?

#6 During the “40 Day Love Dare Challenge” that we are doing now, one of the theme’s that has seemed to be present in everyone we talk to is about “Dating your Spouse Again”. Why is that so important?

#7 How do we get in touch with you and your books?

Todd Patkin grew up in Needham, Massachusetts. Todd lives with his wife, Yadira, their son, Josh, and two dogs, Tucker and Hunter.

Todd Patkin is the author of a new book called “Finding Happiness: One Man’s Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and –Finally- Let the Sunshine In”.

GrowthTrac Ministries Sheri Mueller Challenges You in Your Marriage

When was the last time you did something fun with your spouse, without your kids?

Sheri Mueller, along with her husband Jim, founded GrowthTrac Ministries in 2001, as a resource to couples they have mentored. GrowthTrac.com is now a one-stop resource for marriage and spiritual information. You can connect with them here:

Website - www.GrowthTrac.com
Facebook - Facebook.com/GrowthTracMarriage
Blog - www.SheriMueller.com

#1 What are a couple of mistakes that could sink a marriage?

#2 All married couples fight, but we need to fight fair. How do we do that?

#3 As we talk about arguments with our spouse, what is something we should NOT do?

#4 Great marriages are built on teamwork. What are some ways to make sure your marriage is making use of each others strengths?

#5 Last year, you had an article on the "10 Things Guys Wish Women Knew About Men". Share a few of them and why they are important?

#6 Every marriage goes through times when we fail to connect and enjoy our spouse. How do we get that back?

#7 You encourage married couples to go to an amusement park without the kids. That's a strange idea. What's the thought behind it?

Bill Maier Wants To Help You Strengthen Your Marriage

Bill shared the two biggest challenges marriages are facing and why repentance in relationships is so important.

#1 How has today's culture impacted the way that marriages function?

#2 What is one of the biggest challenges for marriages today?

#3 Busines busyness, what are some other challenges marriages are facing today?

#4 So it harder to keep a marriage together now-a-days, or just different?

#5 It seems like more couples than ever are getting divorced after 25 years of marriage. Why is that?

#6 In the eyes of God, where does the relationship between a husband and wife rank on our priority list?

#7 What are some of the basic skills that we need to work on, that would make a big difference in our marriage?

#8 If I snap at my wife or kids and lose my cool, how do I repent in this situation, so that I'm not saying "I'm sorry" and having it happen over and over again?

Dr. Bill Maier works with Focus on the Family and is a licensed psychologist.

He shared with us some very important stats on why a healthy marriage is so important:

Practical Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage with Greg Smalley

From studying a marriage book together, to Date Night, or changing the way you do things throughout the day, Greg shared his tips.

You may have heard the name, Dr. Gary Smalley... the family counselor who has authored 40 books on marriage. We spoke to his son, Greg Smalley, who is the Executive Director of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family. He is the author of 11 books, including "The DNA of Relationships", "Winning Your Husband Back", and "The Wholehearted Marriage."

#1 Strengthening marriages has obviously been important to your entire family, as you have followed in your father’s footsteps. Why is it so important?

#2 As you go around the country speaking and encouraging couples in their marriage, what is the number one issue for many couples and how do we fix it?

#3 Greg has been married for nearly 20 years to Erin and they have 3 daughters and 1 son. Every Christmas, they study a marriage book together. Why has that become a tradition for you guys?

#4 While we are doing the 40 Day Love Dare Challenge, Focus on the Family is doing a “Date Night Challenge”, aiming to make couples more intentional about the time they spend together. Why is it so important for couples to have a Date Night?

#5 For people like me, who are on a tight budget, how can we still make Date Night a reality?

#6 There are times when I feel like my wife and I are a great team as parents, but we struggle to keep up the closeness that we had before the kids. What can we do to change that?

#7 What is one practical thing we can do today to strengthen our marriage?

#8 How can we get more information about you and the Date Night Challenge?

Encouraging You To Strengthen Your Marriage with Dr. Harley

Can you spend 15 hours a week one-on-one with your spouse? You should!

#1 Why has your book connected with so many people?

#2 Why are good intentions not enough?

#3 What is a skill that couples should learn?

#4 When did you realize that you and Joyce were wired differently?

#5 Why is it vital to make God a part of our marriage?

#6 Please share a success story that will encourage couples.

#7 What is one thing couples can do today to improve their marriage?

#8 Why should couples spend 15 hours a week together?

Dr. William F. Harley is best known for his internationally best-selling book "His Needs, Her Needs". The book identifies the ten most vital needs of men and women and shows husbands and wives how to satisfy those needs in their spouses. He provides guidance for becoming irresistible to your spouse and for loving more creatively and sensitively, thereby eliminating the problems that often lead to extramarital affairs. You can find out more about his ministry at MarriageBuilders.com

Solution FM Morning Show Talks about "Great Parents, Lousy Lovers"

Is your house "kid-centered" or "marriage-centered"? Joe Polek spoke to Ted Cunningham about this and other parenting topics.

Ted Cunningham is the founding pastor of Woodland Hills Family Church in Missouri. He has co-authored a number of books with Dr. Gary Smalley, including "The Language of Sex" and "From Anger to Intimacy". His latest book is called "Great Parents, Lousy Lovers".

#1 Good Morning Ted!

#2 Ted, I think that a lot of people can understand the book just by the title, "Great Parents, Lousy Lovers"...

#3 When my 2nd child was born last year, we sold my Jeep Wrangler because it's no longer practical for our family of 4. We needed more of a "family car". This can lead to, what you call, "The Vacuum of Intimacy". What is that, and how do we fix it?

#4 You spoke about dismissing the kids after dinner, but you and your spouse remain for 15-20 minutes to have one-on-one time and catch up on your day. But what if you have little ones who need your attention all the time?

#5 You've given some great tips and I think you touched on something that many parents struggle with. Friends of ours, who have a 2-year-old, have said "How in the world do you get your toddler to play by themselves?"

#6 Can you give us one more thing we can try to put into practice today that will help our marriage?

Are You Ready To... Get Healthy For Heaven's Sake!

Joe Polek spoke to author and speaker, Lisa Morrone, about her new book. You'll be surprised to learn that getting healthy has less to do with what you eat and more to do with something else.

#1 Good morning Lisa, thanks for joining us!

#2 Lisa, you suggest that people can restore their health by using some simple steps. What are those steps and how do we apply them to rebuilding our bodies as God’s temple?

#3 Lisa, what are some effective weight loss tips?

#4 Lisa, you were just sharing that a great way to get some exercise without having to go to the gym, is to do some of the normal activities that we do every day, but instead of strolling through them, to do them rapidly to raise our heart rate. I actually was able to do that this summer. I no longer have a self-propelled lawn mower, so when I mowed this summer, it was a little more work. I also have been trying to push the lawn mower faster to get more exercise.

What’s the key to living a long and healthy life? “Eat right and exercise,” right? Actually, that’s only partially true. In fact, sleep is the number one predictor of longevity—even beyond obesity. Lisa Morrone is the author of “Get Healthy… for Heaven’s Sake”, and it shares the six key components to your wellness.

Matthew West Joined The Solution FM Morning Show in Studio

Matthew West stopped by the studio to chat about life, being a Dad, his first acting gig, and more.

Matthew West and Jonny Diaz bring their tour to the Vineyard Church in Lewiston Friday, October 14th, and to the Charleston Pentecostal Church Saturday, October 15th at 7pm. More information available is found here.

#1 Good morning Matthew!

#2 So you just had your first acting job?

#3 You've been married for what... like 8 years?

#4 We've been sharing that you'd be in studio with us this morning...

Courageous: The Movie

Solution FM Morning Show host, Joe Polek, had the opportunity to talk to Stephen Kendrick... one of the men behind the new movie, Courageous.

#1 Stephen, we are so excited to have the movie "Courageous" in Bangor!

#2 "Courageous" is rated PG-13, can you talk about that?

#3 Stephen, you and your brother, Alex, wrote the script. Does it come from personal experience?

#4 The resources from the movie "FireProof" really made a difference in lives. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes from the resources you have available for Dads from "Courageous".

Stephen Kendrick is the Associate Pastor at Sherwood Baptist Church, and with Sherwood Pictures, who made "Facing the Giants", "FireProof", and now "Courageous".

Do You Inspire Your Husband?

Amazing things can happen in your marriage when you understand your spouse and stop trying to change them. Joe Polek spoke to Cindi McMenamin about her new book and other topics on walking alongside your spouse.

Cindi McMenamin is an award-winning writer and national speaker. Her books include "When Women Walk Alone", "Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs", "When Couples Walk Together", and "When A Woman Inspires Her Husband".

#1 Good Morning Cindi! Thanks for joining us!

#2 What is it that draws a husband's heart closer to his wife?

#3 How will reading this book change both a husband and his wife?

#4 You also wrote "When Couples Walk Together". What is an example of a way we can draw closer together, as a couple, in the midst of our busy lives?

Some thought-provoking quotes from Cindi:

- “For years, I prayed ‘God would you change my husband’. But I finally had to come to that point where I said ‘God would you change me? Would you make me the kind of wife that he wants?’ Amazing things happen when we say ‘God, transform me’.”

- “A husband wants to be respected and wants to feel like he’s winning. Where a man feels he is winning, that’s where he wants to be. If he is getting all the kudos at his job, he’s going to want to be there. If he walks through the door at the end of the day and feels like a king when he gets home and is continually told what he is doing right, he will want to be at home more often.”

- “As wives, when we are focusing on our husbands faults, we are going to continue to find them. But when we say ‘what can I do to change his life, what can I do to bless his life or encourage him’? That changes us and then we aren’t disappointed all the time and it causes us to fall back in love with our husbands.”

- “Encouragement is something that is rare, in regards to spouses encouraging each other. Find encouraging words and share them with your spouse. When we can offer that to our spouse it immediately draws them towards us and us towards them.”

Hurricane Check List

How would you prepare if we were having a blizzard? That's how you should be preparing as Hurricane Irene is set to hit the area Sunday. As Irene approaches Maine, I thought this list would be helpful to get you ready for this severe weather event.

Blankets / Pillows, etc.
Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes
First Aid Kit/ Medicines / Prescription Drugs
Special Items - for babies and the elderly
Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
Flashlight / Batteries
Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio
Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set
Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods
Keys
Toys, Books and Games
Gas - Vehicle fuel tanks filled
Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag
— insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc.

Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days

Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
— non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
— foods for infants or the elderly
— snack foods
— non-electric can opener
— cooking tools / fuel
— paper plates / plastic utensils

Pet care items
— proper identification / immunization records / medications
— ample supply of food and water
— a carrier or cage
— muzzle and leash

Tools - keep a set with you during the storm

The Maine Jump - Bangor's Newest Attraction For Kids 12 and Under

Joe Polek spoke to Kiely Webb, the manager at the all-new The Maine Jump, which is open now, on Hogan Road in Bangor.

#1 The Maine Jump is open now! It may be the perfect place to take your kids on a rainy day. The manager of The Maine Jump joins us, Good Morning Kiely!

#2 If I go and let my daughter run around your bounce house area, I can take a seat in your café, right?

The Maine Jump - Website: www.TheMaineJump.com
The Maine Jump - Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMaineJump

Is It Time For Your Toddler To Get Their License?

Mitchell is a 4-year-old who get his license... to drive on his Dad's shoulders at night before bed. It's a great bonding book, for you and your child! Joe Polek spoke with the author, Hallie Durand, about the book and her other children's books.

Children's author, Hallie Durand, has written "Mitchell's License", and is writing the next book in that series "Mitchell Goes Bowling". She also has a 3-book series based on a girl named Dessert.

#1 We are speaking to Hallie Durand, the author of the book we are giving away this week called "Mitchell's License". Good morning Hallie!

#2 As a Dad, it seems like a lot of children's books are often missing the Dad side of things. But this book really goes against that grain.

#3 You have also written a children's book series about a girl named "Dessert". What is that series about?

How Would You Like To "Have A New Kid By Friday"?

Want a kid without the attitude? Without the behavior that makes you slink away in the grocery store and pretend you're not the parent? A kid with character who isn't a character? Check out Joe Polek's conversation with Dr. Kevin Leman, best-selling author of "Have a New Kid by Friday".

#1 Good Morning, Kevin!

#2 Discipline is a very touchy subject. Some go with spanking, while some go with Time-Outs. But it's really in how we present discipline, would you agree?

#3 My 3-year-old's favorite word is "No!". How do we get kids to do what we really want them to do?

#4 One of the most embarrassing parts of being a parent is when you are out at a store and your child goes into one of those temper tantrums. What is the best way to turn those off?

#5 It seems that a kids behavior is really a representation of good or bad parenting. Would you agree with that?

#6 When I get frustrated with my kids, what do I need to do?

#7 You also have a book called "Have a New Husband By Friday". Is this just going to get me in trouble with my wife?

#8 How do we get in touch with you and your books?

Psychologist, Author, and Speaker, Dr. Kevin Leman has written 39 books, including "Have A New Kid By Friday" and "Have A New Husband By Friday".

Solution FM Morning Show Shares How To Babyproof Your Marriage

If you are thinking about having kids, or if you already have kids, remember your marriage is just as important as the kids. Joe Polek spoke to Julia Stone, co-author of "Babyproofing Your Marriage".

Julia Stone wrote the book with her friends Stacie Cockrell and Cathy O'Neill.

#1 Good Morning, Julia!

#2 Why do you think so many couples are caught off guard by the difficulties of transitioning from being a married couple into parenthood?

#3 New parents are exhausted and just plain worn out. Many parents get to that place, don't they?

#4 One chapter is called "What's the Score: The Post-Baby Battle of the Sexes". So what is that and why does it happen?

#5 What was the most eye-opening thing you learned about surviving parenthood while working on this book?

#6 How can we get in touch with you and the book?

Solution FM Morning Show Helps You In "Growing Kids God's Way"

Joe Polek spoke to Gary Ezzo, who, along with this wife, wrote a parenting curriculum called "Growing Kids God's Way".

#1 Good morning, Gary!

#2 Moving our home from a "Kids-Centered Home" to a "Marriage-Centered Home" is a philiosophy that you agree with, right?

#3 We might feel guilty when we want to take time to ourselves or our marriage and not be playing with the kids all the time. How do we get past that guilt?

#4 About "Couch Time". What happens when you child comes up to you and says "Play with me"?

#5 Why are routines so important for infants and toddlers, everyday?

#6 My 3-year-old seems ready to give up her nap. Why are naps and wake times so important?

Gary Ezzo has been teaching parents how to raise their children God's way for years. Their parenting curriculum is utilized by more than 10,000 churches and schools worldwide.

Haiti: 1 Year Later

Joe Polek on the Solution FM Morning Show spoke to Keziah Furth, who is a missionary and nurse with Angel Missions in Haiti.

#1 What was it like?

#2 How has Haiti changed?

#3 How can we pray for you?

You can follow Keziah on her blog: http://myhaitiankids.blogspot.com/

Mike from MercyMe Joins The Solution FM Morning Show

MercyMe will be in Portland Sunday (Nov 14th) at 6:30pm. Mike from the band, stopped by the Solution FM Morning Show to chat with Joe.

Click here for ticket information for the concert in Portland.

#1 Good Morning, Mike!

#2 At MercyMe.org, your "Cover Tune Grab Bags" are so funny. Who came up with them?

#3 If we've seen MercyMe in concert before, what's something different we can expect to see Sunday night?

Local Children's Author, Canaan York, Share Background To His New Book

Canaan York of Medway has written his first book called "The Difference is Jesus: A Transformational Tale".

#1 Good Morning Canaan

#2 What led you to write this book?

#3 Would you say this book is for parents to read to their children, or for school-aged children to read to themselves?

#4 This Saturday is our Turkey Toss. We'll be at Lambs Book & Bible from 9am-3pm, but you'll be there for a different reason. What will you be doing?

Check out the book "The Difference Is Jesus" here, and you can get it signed by the author Saturday (Nov 13th) at Lambs Book & Bible Store from 9am-11am.

Chad Ridge Joined The Solution FM Morning Show To Encourage You To Get Fit

Chad Ridge of Rockland is trying to lose 200 pounds in 2 years. He has started the "Chad Ridge Right Choice Challenge", which includes a daily walk at 6:15am along Rockland's boardwalk and a 12noon walk on Main Street. He invites you to join him!

#1 Good Morning, Chad...

#2 Chad, you are trying to lose 200 pounds in 2 years. What are some ways that you are changing your lifestyle to make that happen?

#3 Chad, this Sunday (Nov 7th) you are walking the Mount Battie Auto Road in Camden, and you are inviting people to come out and join you, right?

You can follow Chad's progress and www.ChadRidge.com

The Solution FM Morning Show with Special Guest Bebo Norman!

Bebo Norman has a new CD entitled "Ocean", and recently spoke with Joe Polek on the Solution FM Morning Show.

#1 Good Morning, Bebo...

#2 Back 15 years ago, Bebo, you were one of Christians Music's most eligible bachelors...

#3 Some are saying that your new album "Ocean" is your best album to date! What do you have to say about that, I mean you've been around a long time!...

You can buy his new CD "Ocean" at the Official Bebo Norman Online Store.

The Solution FM Morning Show with Special Guest "Family Night Guy," Jim Weidmann

We recently spoke to Jim Weidmann, who is known as The Family Night Guy. Jim had great tips on how to start a family night at your house!

#1 What is The Family Night Guy all about?

#2 Why is it important to get into the routine of a family night?

#3 Where can someone find help to plan a family night?

#4 How often do you recommend doing a family night?

#5 What is the key to a family night?

#6 We can get free tips at www.HeritageBuilders.com, right?