Restoration Connection Weekend
Helping restore spiritual, relational, and emotional health.
Restoration Connection Weekend is a community for people who want to love Jesus more authentically, and live the abundant Psalm 23 life that only He offers.
Our program is designed to provide restoration for lives by providing Biblically Based encouragement and insight on a wide range of practical life issues.
The Lord is my Shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters, He restores my soul. - Psalm 23:1-3
Every week, we sit down in the places people long for renewal and restoration.
This is the Psalm 23 Life.
This is Restoration Connection Weekend
What keeps you awake at night? Part 2
You know how sometimes those negative thoughts and worries circulate in your mind and seem to take over the day? We’ve all been there from time to time.
Please join us for this conversation with Dr. Robert Duckworth, who brings heartfelt encouragement and practical insight for those moments when anxious thoughts seem to be winning the day.
He’ll share biblical wisdom on guarding your heart, paying attention to what you’re taking into your mind and spirit, and choosing peace when life feels overwhelming. You’ll hear simple, powerful steps that can help you slow down, breathe, and refocus on God’s steady presence.
Dr. Robert Duckworth
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Recent Conversations
If you or someone you love is navigating life’s big questions, this conversation offers hope, direction, and a clear path forward.
John Redd
What's Your Heart Condition?
Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
In this episode of Restoration Connection Weekend, host Dr. Don Hawkins welcomes Coach John Redd, founder of Renewell Ministries and coach with Hope Speaks Counseling, for a powerful conversation centered on one essential question: What’s the condition of your heart?
Together, Don and John explore what it means to pursue a pure heart. One that is guarded, guided, and grounded in God’s truth and love. They discuss how to protect your heart and mind, choose your words lovingly and wisely, and pay attention to the content you consume so your inner life reflects Christ’s character.
Throughout the episode, listeners called in with questions, concerns, and prayer need, and every caller, along with every listener was prayed for with compassion and care.
If you’re seeking clarity, comfort, or a fresh start for your heart, this episode offers biblical wisdom, practical guidance, and hope for the journey.
This conversation also offers practical steps for healing a broken heart, renewing your thoughts, and moving toward emotional and spiritual wholeness. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Don and John share gentle, meaningful ways to encourage someone who may be struggling or feeling close to the edge of hope.
*This episode also features an honest and compassionate conversation with a caller about suicide and suicide prevention. If you are feeling overwhelmed or standing at the edge of hope, please don’t give up. You are loved by God, your life has value, and you are never alone.
If you need immediate support, please reach out to a trusted friend, pastor, counselor, or a trained crisis professional who can help you through this moment.
You may also call 988 anytime to talk with someone who will listen, and remind you that you are never alone.
Does Godliness Require us to Live with Little Money?
In this conversation, listen to explore key questions and answers to questions including:
As believers, do we trust God to provide, or do we worry about money?
Do we give generously or do we hold on to all our money in fear of what tomorrow may bring?
The Bible address all of our deepest questions and exposes our heart and attitude about money.
The Bible describes the times when God provides abundantly, and the times when God provides lightly. Money can be a spiritually confusing topic for a lot of people.
Perhaps that's why the Bible has more verses about money than it does about heaven and hell. This is why we've invited our guest Roxane Indermuehle, the founder of His Faithful Stewards to join us to discuss this important issue. Roxane is a Biblical Financial Strategist. She builds faithfully responsible wealth plans and trusts to lock down like a titanium vault. To grow them without compromising Christian Values.
Click here to schedule time with Roxane for guidance and first steps for building a financial plan that reflects your faith and honors the Lord.
Click here to sign up for her free online Webinar, "Building on the Rock."
Recent Conversations
What keeps you awake at night?
If you’ve been carrying heavy thoughts, restless nights, or persistent worry, this conversation offers biblical wisdom, practical tools, and gentle encouragement for your journey.
We welcomed Dr. David Nicholson to join us for a deeply meaningful and practical conversation about anxiety, fear, depression, and the peace God offers in the middle of life’s most stressful seasons.
Dr. Nicholson and Dr. Don Hawkins explain what anxiety truly is, how it differs from fear, and what Scripture teaches us about calming the mind when worry feels overwhelming. He shares practical ways to move from anxious thoughts toward God’s peace — including how prayer, journaling, and intentional rest can help steady your heart, even during conflict and stress.
You’ll also hear insights on the symptoms of depression, how to respond to recurring negative thoughts, and steps you can take to move toward hope, clarity, and emotional renewal.
Recent Conversations
Dr. David Nicholson a clinical & consulting psychologist on a mission to help your relationships thrive through effective communication.
Restoration isn't only recovering from what you've been through. It's embracing the truth that God is with you. And experiencing the everyday joy of being led, loved, and provided for by our Shepherd.
Five places of restoration
Faith & Inner Peace
Cultivating an unhurried, trusting heart rooted in Biblical truth rather than daily performance and anxiety.
Walking beside still waters through sustainable spiritual habits that daily restore your soul. Taking scripture seriously, letting it speak into the ordinary Tuesday, not only the Mountaintop Sunday
Purpose
Work, service, and retirement each carry purpose when the Lord is our shepherd. Because He provides, we can move forward without fear or lack.
Join us as we explore meaningful ways to work faithfully, serve joyfully, and retire confidently, trusting God’s guidance in every season.
"He restores my soul." - Psalm 23:3
" I shall not want." - Psalm 23:1b
"He leads me in paths of righteousness." - Psalm 23:3b
Relationships & Home
For the seasons when the assignment feels unclear and the courage it takes to keep walking anyway.
"You prepare a table before me." Psalm 23:5a
Work, Service, Travel & Retirement
Honest conversations about forgiveness, friendship, marriage, parenting, and the slow work of repairing what broke.
Fostering authentic connection, mutual grace, and quiet peace within your family and community.
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