Episodes

  • Raising Expectations, August 25, 2025

    Raising Expectations, August 25, 2025
    Aug 26 2025
    Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield Guest, Pastor Will Hobbs - Back to School-Labor Day Season Back by your popular request for Labor Day weekend, we are happy to have our good friend Pastor Will Hobbs with us! He will discuss and join with our team, sharing stories of seasonal excitement, memories, and changes in the “Back to school season!” As we know, this impacts us all in many different ways, from young children to high school graduates off to college, and our memory banks are filled with stories of heartfelt joy and great value to us and others today! Sharing thoughts from the new book “Raising Gender-Confident Kids” by Kathy Koch PhD and Jeff Meyers PhD. - “Helping Kids Embrace Their God-Given Design!” *Great medical input from Dr. Craig and Stephanie Thayer will give us insight as to the critical importance of understanding the dangerous confusion from false narratives being pushed upon society today. We will have a great discussion and memory-making time together that will strengthen and encourage us all as we thank God for His goodness in our lives and walk through another “Back to School” and Labor Day season! Tell your friends and tune in and watch this week’s show! The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield, Dr. Paul Paul Hall, Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer, Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer, Pastor Ron Ron Greer.
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    55 mins
  • Raising Expectations, August 11, 2025

    Raising Expectations, August 11, 2025
    Aug 12 2025
    Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Returning Guest, Denice Gary-Pandol former CA Senatorial Candidate on Raising Expectations Friends on this episode we have longtime friend and returning guest, Denice Gary-Pandol former GOP Senatorial candidate on “Raising Expectations” Clearly one of the most knowledgeable and wise leaders in national and world politics today is our dear friend and former California Senatorial Candidate Denice Gary-Pandol! She is continually requested to be on our show, to share her deep insights that touch all our lives today! As we face the battle to bring back the Judeo-Christian ethics upon which our nation was built, what’s next? Denice will share answers to the bedrock question we are seeing arise, “ How can we win in 2026?”. So many reasons this is important that will be covered. The Messaging will follow: What and How From Your Economic Security, to Your Food Security, to Our Military Security, God and Israel - It Is All About National Security! She invites you to be Empowered by learning more and understanding what is actually taking place all around us! Tell your friends and tune in and watch this week’s show! The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield, Dr. Paul Paul Hall, Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer, Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer, Pastor Ron Ron Greer.
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    57 mins
  • Raising Expectations, August 4, 2025

    Raising Expectations, August 4, 2025
    Aug 5 2025
    Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Guest, Evelyn Robinson BA/MS - Awaken the Artistry Within Evelyn Robinson BA/MS has an extensive background in music education and performance spanning the past 35 years. As a well-known specialist in musical theater, choral music, and private voice instruction, she is also known for her creative ability to teach music theory and music appreciation to students from 5 to 85. Her choral groups in church, school, and community formats, both in California and Texas, have received multiple gold and silver ratings in both the US and Canada. Additionally, her choirs have been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall and in several international festival venues, including Austria, Romania, Germany, England, Spain, China, Japan, Canada, and Mexico. She has coached students in competitions in classical, gospel, Broadway/musical theater, and worship categories. Several of her students have had successful auditions, landing roles in Les Misérables, The Wizard of Oz, Anastasia, Phantom of the Opera, Shrek, and others. Evelyn brings a love of music to each of her students and their families, believing that each student is special and may progress differently than others. She adapts a learning program to the individual student, producing a unique and highly exciting experience that often includes the entire family! Faith in Jesus, Family values and Parental love are always a visible and special part of her gifted ability to encourage and teach! Tell your friends and tune in and watch this week’s show! The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield, Dr. Paul Paul Hall, Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer, Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer, Pastor Ron Ron Greer.
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    56 mins
  • Raising Expectations, July 28, 2025

    Raising Expectations, July 28, 2025
    Jul 29 2025
    Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Guest, Dr. Robert Buckingham - Aging prevention and Keys to a healthy long life Dr. Robert Buckingham has been a practicing physician for over 46 years with a career in basic science research that spans over half a century. The practice of medicine in its full spectrum, from outpatient medicine to the sickest in the intensive care unit, has shown him the repeated patterns of illness, whose onset and veracity are linked to repetitive pro- inflammatory free radicals they elicit into your central circulation! Simply put, he has an inside understanding of just how God puts us together and what we should know and do with our bodies and lives! Ageing can be prevented and 2025 could be a great year with your health. Dr. Buckingham is a man of great Faith in God and his insights will not only challenge you, but draw you close to the Lord. Dr. Buckingham is a man of great Faith in God and his insights will not only challenge you, but draw you close to the Lord. Don't forget to check out the Doctor's new book: How Dancing Really Stops the Clock Check it out at: Amazon The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield, Dr. Paul Paul Hall, Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer, Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer, Pastor Ron Ron Greer.
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    54 mins
  • Raising Expectations, July 21, 2025

    Raising Expectations, July 21, 2025
    Jul 22 2025
    Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Guest, Teri Werner - A transformational leader, media strategist and author of Train Wreck to Triumph Friends, Read about the blessing God has for you and what forgiveness can do… Monday evening, right here on your show “Raising Expectations!”. In the words of one of her readers, …“You capture the essence of struggle and the human experience with such clarity and depth that it resonates deeply with readers. In particular, your emphasis on the power and necessity of forgiveness stands out, reminding us that it is not just a gift we give to others but also a crucial aspect of our own healing!” Join us as we “get real” with forgiveness and what it means to us and God’s strength in our lives! Don't forget to check out Guest, Teri Werner's book: "Train Wreck to Triumph: Healing Guide and Journal Combined to Turn Your Derailments into Destiny" on Amazon! Short description of "Train Wreck to Triumph: Healing Guide and Journal Combined to Turn Your Derailments into Destiny" from Amazon: Turning Your Derailments Into Destiny! I may not know your name or where you have been, but I do know one thing: I know you stand at your Intersection with Destiny, following an experience you call your Train Wreck. I know about the pain you have walked through, released and moved on from…yet it still haunts you. I know of the thoughts that torment you in the early morning hours when the darkness penetrates everything you hold dear, and even the silence screams out. I know that you are in the best place you could be—the place of becoming FREE. As I sit writing my final thoughts in this book for you, I know one thing. If you were the only person to read this book and follow the Coaching Journal experience…the only person who would find the value from the wholeness and healing so real it keeps you warm in places that still feel cold and painful—I would write this book just for you, and that is exactly what I did. This book is for YOU! The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield, Dr. Paul Paul Hall, Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer, Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer, Pastor Ron Ron Greer.
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    54 mins
  • Raising Expectations, July 14, 2025

    Raising Expectations, July 14, 2025
    Jul 15 2025
    Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Returning Guest, Teri Werner - A transformational leader, media strategist and author of Train Wreck to Triumph Friends, Read about the blessing God has for you and what forgiveness can do… Monday evening, right here on your show “Raising Expectations!”. In the words of one of her readers, …“You capture the essence of struggle and the human experience with such clarity and depth that it resonates deeply with readers. In particular, your emphasis on the power and necessity of forgiveness stands out, reminding us that it is not just a gift we give to others but also a crucial aspect of our own healing!” Join us as we “get real” with forgiveness and what it means to us and God’s strength in our lives! Don't forget to check out Guest, Teri Werner's book: "Train Wreck to Triumph: Healing Guide and Journal Combined to Turn Your Derailments into Destiny" on Amazon! Short description of "Train Wreck to Triumph: Healing Guide and Journal Combined to Turn Your Derailments into Destiny" from Amazon: Turning Your Derailments Into Destiny! I may not know your name or where you have been, but I do know one thing: I know you stand at your Intersection with Destiny, following an experience you call your Train Wreck. I know about the pain you have walked through, released and moved on from…yet it still haunts you. I know of the thoughts that torment you in the early morning hours when the darkness penetrates everything you hold dear, and even the silence screams out. I know that you are in the best place you could be—the place of becoming FREE. As I sit writing my final thoughts in this book for you, I know one thing. If you were the only person to read this book and follow the Coaching Journal experience…the only person who would find the value from the wholeness and healing so real it keeps you warm in places that still feel cold and painful—I would write this book just for you, and that is exactly what I did. This book is for YOU! The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield, Dr. Paul Paul Hall, Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer, Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer, Pastor Ron Ron Greer.
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    54 mins
  • Raising Expectations, June 30, 2025

    Raising Expectations, June 30, 2025
    Jul 1 2025
    Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Guest, Janet Price, President of Golden State Republican Women - How it feels to be American Friends, Janet Price: President of the “Golden State Republican Women” is back by popular request to share with us her special insights about celebrating JULY 4th and how wonderful it feels right now to be an American here, across Europe and around the world!! How we are feeling Gods presence and direction in the lives of our leaders in His cabinet and our President himself! Boldness, prayers, deep insights from men and women on their knees seeking God’s touch and understanding! We will have your well known “Raising Expectations Team Discussion” with Janet, in which you are always invited to text in your thoughts and share them live in our “Iced Tea Together time”! Janet’s enthusiasm is contagious and her Faith in God will strengthen and encourage you! So, tell you friends and tune in to watch and hear while having your excitement and thankfulness grow for our great nation and state! Don't forget to check out Janet's website at: GSRW.org The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield, Dr. Paul Paul Hall, Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer, Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer, Pastor Ron Ron Greer.
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    56 mins
  • Raising Expectations, June 23, 2025

    Raising Expectations, June 23, 2025
    Jun 24 2025
    Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Returning Guest, Dr. Pamela Pyle - board-certified internal medicine physician and author of Anticipating Heaven Dear Friends, We are excited to have Dr. Pamela Pyle with us this week to share her call and heart! She is a board-certified internal medicine physician for over three decades in United States hospitals and in nascent communities throughout Rwanda. She speaks and writes nationally and internationally on the topics of evangelism, women's discipleship, HealthEquity, healthcare, and end of life care. *Her website, www.drpamela.com, is a resource for navigating the foreign world of healthcare by uniting medicine and faith to bring wisdom and hope. Dr. Pamela will be discussing her new book “Anticipating Heaven”! One example in her own words,”If you're caring for someone—an aging parent, a sick spouse, a hurting friend—you may feel unseen, worn down, or isolated. But heaven sees. God is using your quiet sacrifices to bring light into another person's darkest days. This is holy work. And He will strengthen you as you give. Follow @drpamelapyle for more hope-filled reflections, biblical wisdom, and honest conversations about suffering, grief, and end-of-life care. Learn more or explore my book at drpamela.com." Friends, our Team will join in with her in supportive response to her God given-wonderful insights! We know that medicine and wisdom can prolong life… but only Jesus Christ can save life forever because of His sacrificial death on the cross, his burial and resurrection. (Easter!) *So tune in, pray, bring some friends and join us for a special blessing Don't forget to check out Guest, Dr. Pamela Pyle's book: "Anticipating Heaven: Spiritual Comfort and Practical Wisdom for Life's Final Chapters" on Amazon! Short description of "Anticipating Heaven: Spiritual Comfort and Practical Wisdom for Life's Final Chapters" from Amazon: Is there a way to walk into the final chapters of life with peace and confidence, and with support and wisdom? We all are living an earthly story with a beginning, middle, and end. While aspects of our story's closing hold mystery, we do not have to feel lost as we move toward it. We instead can lean on the support and wisdom of others who know the path ahead. In Anticipating Heaven, she offers that same practical advice and spiritual comfort to you and your loved ones as you navigate a serious illness. Drawing on her years of experience and strong faith, Dr. Pyle will share inspiring patient stories and clear guidance, helping you to: -Navigate the world of healthcare with confidence, -Prepare an end-of-life plan with peace, -Remember your heavenly destination with hope, -Embrace the final chapters with love, and -Anticipate the presence of God and your glorified body with joy. Clarity can replace chaos. Assurance can overcome uncertainty. And love can conquer fear. You are not alone on this path. You are leaving the land of the dying and entering the land of the living, a place God calls home. As one story is closing, a bright new one is beginning. The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield, Dr. Paul Paul Hall, Stef Stefanie Shaw Thayer, Dr. Craig Craig Tank Thayer, Pastor Ron Ron Greer.
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    58 mins