The AMPcast with Aliza Marie Prokop

Social media was designed to connect us, but it can quietly become a source of conflict, comparison, and disconnection. In this episode, Aliza talks with Dr. Sharon May to explore how technology can function as a "competing attachment" in relationships, pulling spouses away from each other and creating misunderstandings. From unrealistic comparisons to emotional availability and trust, this conversation gives couples the awareness ...

Losing a spouse is one of the most profound and disorienting experiences a person can face, and the grief that follows doesn't come with a roadmap or a timeline. In this episode, host Aliza Marie Prokop and producer Mike Segovia answer real listener questions about navigating life after loss, from the "widow's fog" that clouds focus and decision-making, to sleep disturbances, loneliness, and surviving the weight of birthdays and an...

Life rarely comes with a roadmap for its hardest moments. On this episode, host Aliza Marie Prokop and producer Mike Segovia dive into real listener questions covering some of life's most challenging terrain; from navigating difficult siblings and suspected affairs, to childhood bullying, one-sided friendships, and rebuilding trust after betrayal. If you're looking for practical tools to handle life's relationships better, this dis...

One of the most powerful, and most misunderstood steps toward healing from trauma is forgiveness. June Hunt, founder of the biblical counseling ministry Hope for the Heart, joins Aliza to share her own story of childhood trauma and unpack what forgiveness truly means; not weakness, but the courageous choice to remove the offender from your emotional hook. If you've ever struggled to forgive someone who never said they were sorry, t...

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What happens when the person who should protect you most becomes the source of your deepest wounds? In this episode, Aliza sits down with Julie Ann Rose, who survived a childhood marked by unimaginable trauma and exploitation at the hands of her own father, exper...

Millions of people avoid the dentist for years, not because they don't care about their teeth, but because fear won out. In this episode, host Aliza Marie Prokop shares how she finally broke that cycle. She traces her journey from a traumatic childhood dental experience to overcoming dental anxiety as an adult with help from a compassionate provider. This episode is a hopeful reminder that overcoming dental fear looks different for...

Trauma has a long memory. For millions of people, that memory lives in the dentist's chair. In this episode, host Aliza Prokop shares her own personal story of painful childhood dental experiences that kept her away from the dentist for decades, and how she finally found healing through compassionate, sedation-focused care. She's joined by Dr. Joseph Bedich, a Cortland, Ohio dentist who has built his practice around serving patient...

Fresh from her recent trip to the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Aliza Prokop sits down with musician and speaker Benny DiChiara to discuss his journey from a devastating traumatic brain injury to a life marked by faith, healing, and purpose. Together, they discuss the challenges of trauma, the power of unwavering belief, and how God can transform pain into a platform for hope. Benny's story is a powerful reminder that...

In this powerful conversation, Aliza Prokop sits down with Sean Teis, founder of GodIsMyDad, to discuss the lasting impact of fatherlessness, father wounds, and the journey toward forgiveness and reconciliation. Drawing from his personal story and ministry experience, Sean shares how unresolved hurt can shape our identity and relationships, and why Scripture calls us to "get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger" and instead to for...

Fresh from her recent trip to the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Aliza Prokop sits down with apologist, author, and evangelist Alex McFarland to discuss the importance of developing a strong biblical worldview in today’s culture. Drawing from decades of ministry, Alex shares practical insights on defending the Christian faith and engaging difficult cultural issues. Together, Aliza and Alex explore the challenges ...

From her recent trip to the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Aliza Prokop is joined by Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield to discuss how dads can be more equipped to connect with their daughters. In this encouraging and practical conversation, Dr. Canfield shares insights from her book Let's Talk, and draws from her decades of counseling daughters and dads to offer practical tools for moving beyond surface-level communication ...

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From the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Aliza Prokop connects with Camey Joy, author of Beautifully Scarred, to discuss Camey’s journey of healing through trauma and faith. Born in the mountains of Guatemala with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, Camey reflects on the emotional and physical scars that shaped her life. Aliza and Camey discuss how struggles and victories marked her healing j...

From the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Aliza Prokop sits down with Cassandra Armstrong, author of Growth in the Grief, to discuss the lasting impact of trauma and loss. Through deeply personal experiences—including the loss of loved ones and surviving assault—Cassandra shares both the struggles and victories that shaped her healing journey. Together, Aliza and Cassandra have an honest conversation about th...

From the NRB Convention in Nashville, TN, Aliza welcomes international bestselling author, addiction and behavior habits specialist, and creator of the Choose Freedom® Today program, Rose Ann Forte, to the show. Rose Ann shares how she helps people renew their minds, rewire unhealthy habits, and reconnect with the person God created them to be. Blending biblical truth with neuroscience, her approach offers a powerful path toward he...

Trauma affects both the heart and mind in ways many people don’t see—and the church has a vital role in responding well. Robbie Frawley and Dave Durbin from UCB Ireland join Aliza for a conversation on suffering, resilience, and hope. They explore how healing can begin even in the middle of brokenness and why community matters so much in the journey. This is a real and honest discussion about grief, faith, and the stead...

Stress isn’t just something that happens to us—it’s something that builds within us. In this episode, Aliza is joined by author, speaker, and President of Relationship Resources, Gaylyn Williams, for a deep conversation on what stress really is and how it shows up in our lives. They explore how even good things—like marriage, a new baby, or buying a home—can create pressure, and how our expectations, f...

*This episode contains adult themes.

“We don't know what God can do with broken pieces until you give Him those broken pieces.” -Nick Vujicic 

Joining Aliza today is Nick Vujicic—an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and powerful speaker whose life story has inspired millions around the world and is the subject of the upcoming film No Limbs, No Limits. Born without arms and legs, he opens up about the deep depre...

Fatherlessness is one of the most pressing issues facing our culture today, and its impact runs deep. In this episode, Aliza Prokop sits down with Sean Teis—pastor, author, and national speaker—who shares his powerful story of growing up without a father and the questions, anger, and insecurity that followed. He opens up about how godly men stepped in, how he encountered Jesus, and how God began to rewrite his story. No...

Where is God in your crisis? Aliza Prokop sits down with Lynne Rienstra—author, speaker, and ministry leader—for a powerful conversation about finding your safe place in Him, even in the midst of deep pain. Lynne shares the lies she once believed, how God met her in her brokenness, and the truth that you are not alone in the hard things. This episode is a reminder that God often uses our deepest wounds as the starting p...