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Preparedness Learning Center

Articles, videos, interviews and more — organized by the pillar of preparedness they support.

Article

Building a Family First-Aid Protocol

A simple framework for deciding what to treat at home and when to seek care.

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Video

Stocking a Home Medical Kit

Dr. Stella walks through what belongs in a well-prepared household kit.

Health & Medical
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Guide

Food Preservation Basics: Canning at Home

A step-by-step guide to safe home canning, from equipment to storage.

Food, Land & Agriculture
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Checklist

72-Hour Family Emergency Kit Checklist

Everything a household needs on hand for the first three days of a disruption.

Health & Medical Family
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Event Highlight

Family First-Aid & Home Care Workshop Highlights

Photos and takeaways from the most recent hands-on training day.

Health & Medical Family
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Training Clip

5-Minute Skill: Shutting Off Your Home's Water Main

A short, practical demonstration every household member should watch.

Energy & Utilities
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Interview

Sabbath & Renewal: A Conversation on Spiritual Rest

A conversation on why rest is part of preparedness, not opposed to it.

Faith & Spiritual
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Recommended Resource

CDC: Preparing a Family Emergency Kit

A trusted external reference for baseline household emergency supplies.

Health & Medical
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Article

How To Stay Calm Under Pressure

A practical guide covering why staying calm under pressure matters for clear thinking and decision-making, how mindfulness practices can help, and 10 specific techniques — like staying present-focused, limiting caffeine, and brief daily meditation

Mental & Emotional
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Article

The Road to Resilience

The American Psychological Association's foundational resource on resilience — defining what it is, outlining the personal factors that contribute to it, and offering 10 concrete strategies for building it, such as maintaining supportive relationships, accepting change as part of life, and taking decisive action during adversity.

Mental & Emotional
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Article

Psychological First-Aid

An introductory guide to Psychological First Aid (PFA) developed for Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers, explaining PFA as a direct, humane response to help someone in distress. Available as a standalone guide plus a companion booklet and four training modules for those who want deeper, hands-on instruction.

Mental & Emotional
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Video

Dealing With The Spirit of Fear

Dr. Stella Immanuel speaks directly to the fear that holds people back — naming it, confronting it, and showing how to move forward with faith instead of letting it control your decisions. A powerful watch for anyone ready to stop living small.

Mental & Emotional
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Article

Principles for Financial Success

What does true financial success look like from a biblical perspective? It’s not just about how much money we have, but how faithfully we manage what God has entrusted to us. This article shares practical, Bible-based principles for managing money wisely, including working diligently, giving generously, saving consistently, living within your means, and reducing debt.

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Document

Food and Water in an Emergency

The document teaches households how to stay self‑sufficient during disasters by storing enough food, water, and basic supplies to survive without access to stores, utilities, or clean water.

Food, Land & Agriculture
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Checklist

Build a Disaster Supplies Kit

Outlines how to prepare a disaster supply kit that can sustain you and your household for several days after an emergency. It outlines the essential items every kit should contain—water, non‑perishable food, radios, flashlights, first aid supplies, sanitation items, tools, and important documents

Food, Land & Agriculture
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Article

An Essential Guide to Building an Emergency Fund

The guide offers practical strategies such as setting savings goals, tracking your spending, automating transfers, and saving part of any extra income. It also explains how to choose a safe, accessible place to keep your emergency savings.

Financial
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Article

Legal Structure

This article explains how choosing the right business legal structure can affect taxes, liability protection, and future growth. It reviews common options such as sole proprietorships, LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits.

Income & Business
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Article

7 Principles to build a Business that glorifies God

How to build a business that honors God while serving customers and operating with integrity. This article emphasizes seven key principles: prioritizing God, serving others, setting big goals through faith, working honestly, staying diligent, practicing humility, and being a positive example to others.

Income & Business
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Article

When Bad Things Happen to Christian Business Owners

The article explains how Christian business owners can respond to challenges and setbacks with faith rather than fear. It warns against common reactions such as panicking, ignoring problems, or becoming discouraged when business performance declines.

Income & Business
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Article/Checklist

Red Cross Home Fire Safety Resources

Learn how your family can prevent home fires, escape from a home fire in 2 minutes, and recover after a home fire.

Security & Defense
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Article

Protecting Houses of Worship

For faith-based communities, it is crucial to ensure safety and security while maintaining a welcoming environment.

Security & Defense
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Checklist

Home Safety Checklist

how to identify and address common safety risks throughout your home. It provides a comprehensive checklist covering home security, fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and room-by-room safety inspections.

Security & Defense
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Guide

4 Right Responses to Times of Suffering

Christians can respond to suffering in a way that draws them closer to God rather than away from Him.

Faith & Spiritual
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Article

Is it Wrong to Prep for Times Ahead

Preparing for difficult times can be wise when done with the right motives and trust in God.

Faith & Spiritual
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Research Review

Associations between religiosity and resilience

This review explains how religiosity and spiritual practices can help people build resilience when facing suicide risk and mental health challenges.

Mental & Emotional
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Article

Balancing Finance and Faith

Christians can pursue financial stability without allowing money to become their primary focus.

Financial
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