Best Love Therapy Ministries Podcasts (2024)

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The Nuts & Bolts Of Forgiveness: How To Apologize, Forgive, And Help Others Do It Too 17:32

13h ago17:32

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One of the most common calls that Christ gives to his followers is that they should forgive one another. It’s all over the pages of Scripture! And it is hard. When we sin or mess up, it is hard to apologize. We wonder what to say, how to say it, and sometimes if we even need to bother. And then, when others sin against us, we struggle to forgive. B…

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Ep53 How Women Heal from Sexual Sin w/ Rachael Killackey 55:14

3h ago55:14

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"There is a God close to us who calls us by name and says: 'Rise, cease your tears, because I have come to free you!'" ~ Pope Francis Pornography, masturbation, sexual sin, and sexual addiction are not only problems for men. In Episode 53, Kenna and guest Rachael Killackey confront the sensitive yet crucial topic of sexual sin and addiction among w…

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Ep 210: Evie, Held For a While, Loved For a Lifetime (Trisomy 13) 34:30

2h ago34:30

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At Extra To Love, we are firm believers that a child's value is not based on the number of their days here on Earth. Evie, who had Trisomy 13 and lived 56 days, had an impactful, love-filled life. Evie's mom, Emily, shares about how their journey changed her, how she includes Evie in her baby sister's life, and her favorite memories shared with her…

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Ministry Moment: God is Our Strength 6:06

5h ago6:06

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In this Ministry Moment, Julie provides the ever-empowering reminder - If God is for us, who can be against us? In God we are strengthened and equipped to face each challenge, with Jesus - the source of our strength - walking right beside us. Extra To Love is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the lives of people with Trisomy 18 and Tri…

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Ep52 Surviving Family Trips 1:01:04

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"In your journey as a family, you share so many beautiful moments: meals, rest, housework, leisure, prayer, trips and pilgrimages, and times of mutual support…" ~ Pope Francis, Letter to Families, February 2014 Do you feel like you need a vacation to recover from your vacation? Have you spent time and money on trips that leave you feeling disappoin…

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Ep 209: Physical Therapy is Awesome! With DPTs Kaitlyn and Rianna 59:01

17d ago59:01

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Our guests this week hold special meaning to ETL, as they have been the physical therapy providers for the kids of our ETL team members and have been cheerleaders for them every step of the way. In this episode, Rianna Silverstein, DPT and Kaitlyn Evers, DPT share their perspectives on their experience treating children with trisomy 18, discuss wha…

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Some Favorite Books To Help Christian Couples (From A Marriage Therapist’s Bookshelf) 17:38

2h ago17:38

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As a Christian counseling agency, one of the most common questions that we get from our local pastors is “How can I help this couple in my church who is struggling?” Today, let’s offer some resources! There are plenty of ideas for conversations, questions to ask, and things to try with couples who are struggling. But one of the best ways to find a …

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Ministry Moment: Created For Community 5:37

23d ago5:37

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In this Ministry Moment, Julie encourages listeners to lean into community with the reminder that scripture repeatedly demonstrates the power of joining with others, especially in challenging times. Extra To Love is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the lives of people with Trisomy 18 and Trisomy 13 by supporting their families. Throug…

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Ep51 Holy Friendship w/ Fr. Luke Marquard 1:04:47

7d ago1:04:47

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"I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father." ~ John 15:15 Friendship is one of the highest experiences of human life, but it can also be the source of some of our greatest pains and struggles. Why do we desire deep an…

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Ep 208: Mia Polacek and Edwards Syndrome Association (Trisomy 18) 50:48

23d ago50:48

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Jeanna Polacek, mom to 5 year old Mia who has full Trisomy 18 and co founder of Edwards’ Syndrome Association joins Extra To Love: A Trisomy Podcast to discuss their surprising birth diagnosis, the milestones Mia has reached, the relationship Mia has with her baby sister, as well as the heart and mission of Edwards’ Syndrome Association. We also di…

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Show 24 - An Immersive Easter Experience: 'Easter Uncovered' (with James Krieg) 56:34

9d ago56:34

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Have you ever wondered what it might have been like to experience the story of Easter firsthand? James Krieg, pastor of Bethel Christian Church in Adelaide, created an Easter experience unlike many ever seen in churches across Australia and the world. Using the church building, he and the church community assembled elements representing the signifi…

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Ministry is HARD. 7 Tips To Avoid Burnout And Stay The Course When It Feels Impossible. 17:42

12d ago17:42

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Is there anything more frustrating than putting a lot of time and energy into helping someone… and they just don’t appreciate it? Or, they just aren’t getting better? You can’t see how the Lord is working or how your efforts are making a difference? Not only is this a very frustrating experience - it can lead us into burnout. When you’re burned out…

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Ministry Moment: Gratitude In All Circumstances 7:16

1M ago7:16

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This week Julie discusses nurturing a spirit of gratitude and choosing to see God's hand in the midst of difficulties. If you are struggling to feel gratitude, let your challenge this week to be acknowledging your blessings. When you notice the good things in your life, even something like air conditioning in the summer heat, write it down or say t…

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Do You Love Your Black Neighbor? Author Chanté Griffin on 'Loving Your Black Neighbor as Yourself' 19:31

1M ago19:31

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We speak with author Chanté Griffin about her debut book, Loving Your Black Neighbor as Yourself: A Guide to Closing the Spacece Between Us, in this episode of Faithfully Podcast. Chanté is a journalist and natural hair advocate whose work focuses on the intersection of race, culture, and faith. You can find her work at The Washington Post, HuffPos…

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Ep50 Senses & Regulation: Occupational Therapy w/ Caitlin Russ 1:00:29

1M ago1:00:29

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"It is not the soul alone that should be healthy; if the mind is healthy in a healthy body, all will be healthy and much better prepared to give God greater service." ~ St. Ignatius of Loyola Why do I respond to things differently from others? What can I do when I'm feeling overwhelmed? How can I help my kids process & respond to the world around t…

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Ep 207: Let's Talk Home Nursing with Nurse Tomi 1:04:10

2M ago1:04:10

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Home Health Nurse of 15 years and medical mom Tomi Moe joins Extra To Love: A Trisomy Podcast to share her perspective on how to identify and keep great nurses, realistic expectations for parents and more. Her experience being in many home as a nurse and also having nursing in her home for her child gives her unique and valuable insight to share. W…

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6 Daily Habits To Make You A Mentally and Emotionally Healthy Leader 21:01

1M ago21:01

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Ministry is hard work. Leadership is hard work. Put them together? Unless you are intentional about it, Christian leadership within a church or ministry will take a toll on you. It can quickly and sneakily start to impact your relationships, mental health, emotions, sleep, spiritual life, and so much more. So today, let’s talk about some life habit…

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Ministry Moment: Considering Joseph on This Father's Day 6:47

2M ago6:47

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In this Ministry Moment, Julie considers Joseph's role in our saviors life, and how we can glean the importance of an earthly father from what we know about him. Like Joseph, man trisomy fathers are thrown into situations they never could have predicted. Faith in God empowered Joseph to not only accept the situation, but to be the husband Mary need…

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Sarah Jakes Roberts Talks Power, Parenting, Ministry Growth and More 20:46

2M ago20:46

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In this Faithfully Podcast episode, pastor, author, and entrepreneur Sarah Jakes Roberts breaks down the meaning of “power” and discusses her ministry journey, the impact of inheriting Woman, Thou Art Loosed! from her father, Bishop T.D. Jakes, prioritizing time with her children, and more. Learn more at https://faithfullymagazine.com⁠.…

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Practical Action Steps For Helping Someone With Their Anxiety 19:09

1M ago19:09

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“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2, NIV) It is not of question of IF your ministry will touch someone who is struggling with anxiety. It’s a question of when, how often, and what will you do to help. Anxiety is a huge problem in our culture today. And when you are concerned that someone …

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Show 23 - Jordan from River Movement! (Hip-Hop / Acoustic Band) 1:37:38

2M ago1:37:38

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Hey everyone! WOA! Do we have a special guest for you today! With great excitement, Lochy and I interviewed Jordan from the Aussie band 'River Movement', a hip-hop/acoustic group who shares Jesus with their audiences by means of some awesome grooves. The show covers the band's origins, concerts, songs, style and inspirational stories from the music…

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Ep49 Getting Sunday Right w/ Dr. Michael Naughton 59:53

1M ago59:53

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"Through Sunday rest, daily concerns and tasks can find their proper perspective: the material things about which we worry give way to spiritual values..." ~ St. John Paul II Sunday, the Lord's day, has a very particular purpose and call. But our world has diminished Sunday to look like any other day. How can Christians reclaim this part of their i…

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Ep 206: Kora, The Kindergarten Graduate! (Trisomy 13) 50:23

2M ago50:23

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Kelly, mom of 5 year old Kora, who has Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome) joins us to share their story of ups and downs, and the beautiful life that Kora now leads as a big sister and almost-first-grader. Extra To Love is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the lives of people with Trisomy 18 and Trisomy 13 by supporting their families. Throug…

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Common Symptoms Of Anxiety 16:47

2M ago16:47

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“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) As you build relationships with people in your ministry, you will certainly interact with people who are struggling with anxiety. But will you recognize them? Anxiety is one of the most common struggles in our modern culture. In fact, it’s so common that many people don’t even r…

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Ministry Moment: Doing God's Work 6:29

2M ago6:29

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In this week's Ministry Moment, Julie encourages listeners to remember that we are doing the Lord's work every day, and reminds listeners to consider Colossians 3:23-24 - in whatever you do, work as if you are working for the Lord. Caring for a child with disabilities such as those associated with Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18 can be taxing and can lea…

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Do’s And Don'ts For Helping People With Trauma And Emotional Baggage 19:05

1M ago19:05

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“In this world, you will have trouble,” Jesus tells his followers. “But take heart! I have overcome the world.” One of the long-term “troubles” that many people in your ministry struggle with is the aftermath of trauma, hurt, and emotional baggage. In fact, you may struggle with this yourself. In our broken world, trauma and emotional pain is very …

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#45 Should Churches Do Deliverance Ministry? And other Questions From Unshaken Pittsburgh 30:12

2M ago30:12

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Alisa, Natasha, and Frank just returned from their 6th Unshaken Conference in Pittsburgh. Thank you to everyone there who played a part in making this Unshaken such a success. As always, they ended the day with a Q&A session, and also as always, they received far more questions than they could take. So today Alisa and Natasha wanted to answer a gra…

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Ep48 Sanity & Sanctity with St. Thérèse: Book Study Part 2 46:20

2M ago46:20

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“It is the love of God dwelling in our actions that makes us whole. It is love that keeps us sane.” ~ Fr. Marc Foley It's the grand finale of our book club! In Episode 48, Kenna, Pat, and Fr. Nathan LaLiberte wrap up their discussion on The Love That Keeps Us Sane by Fr. Marc Foley. Together, they reflect on moments of conviction, the essence of lo…

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* EVENT PSA - The Work of RESToring * 3:54

2M ago3:54

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Hi everyone, before the next show comes out, here's an invitation to come to an event I am involved with - 'The Work of RESToring' - with Engage Work Faith, Adelaide. It's going to be a great event all about rest, and the rest that Jesus provides. Blessings, Jon Tickets: https://engageworkfaith.org.au/upcoming-events/ Tickets close soon (Monday 27t…

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Ep 205: Trisomy Grandmother; It Starts With Yes 45:22

2M ago45:22

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On this episode of Extra To Love: A Trisomy Podcast , we're talking to Jennifer Springer, Director of Operations for ETL. Jennifer is connected to the trisomy community through her granddaughter, Sage, who had trisomy 18. Jennifer talks about the choice to be the "village" that is needed to raise a child with disabilities, her love for the trisomy …

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10 Coping Skills Every Pastor & Ministry Leader Needs 17:03

2M ago17:03

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Ministry work can take its toll on us. And in the busyness of it all, sometimes we forget to put any time or energy into caring for ourselves. But when we live this way, we start to feel it - in our emotional wellness, mental health, physical energy, and in our relationships. Today, we’ll look at 10 key areas of life where we ALL need coping skills…

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Ministry Moment: Starting Your Prayer Life 8:12

3M ago8:12

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Julie Hawkins, Extra To Love Board Member and a Director of Children's and Family Ministry, begins a new feature on the ETL Podcast, Ministry Moments. It is our hope that each Ministry Moment provides the uplifting encouragement you need to continue seeking God's face through uncertainty. Extra To Love is a non-profit organization that aims to impr…

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8 Unique Ways A Spiritual Leader Can Help Someone Fight An Addiction 16:11

2M ago16:11

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Addictions recovery can feel like an overwhelming issue that is best left to the “professionals.” But the Bible is clear that there is only one ultimate Healer… and his name is not Dr. Jesus. It’s Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior. So if you are a pastor, a Bible study leader, a Christian friend, a youth mentor - or any other ministry leader - you have…

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#44 Quick Update 2:41

3M ago2:41

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Quick UpdateBy Alisa Childers & Natasha Crain

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Ep47 Sanity & Sanctity with St. Thérèse: Book Study Part 1 1:09:15

3M ago1:09:15

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“Her ‘little way’ was her means of holiness, and it was also what kept her sane.” ~ Fr. Marc Foley It's book study time! At long last, Kenna and Pat are joined by Fr. Nathan LaLiberte to delve into the thought-provoking spiritual gem, The Love That Keeps Us Sane: Living the Little Way of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Fr. Marc Foley, OCD. Drawing from t…

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Ep 204: Speaking Life Over Eloise (Trisomy 18) 1:04:54

3M ago1:04:54

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Lacey Ponder, mom of Eloise who lived 14 months and had Trisomy 18, discusses the shock of their birth diagnosis, the decision to focus on speaking life over her daughter, and how she finds comfort in the truths of the gospel as a bereaved mother. Extra To Love is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the lives of people with Trisomy 18 an…

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Resources For Helping Someone Fight Addiction 15:02

2M ago15:02

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Ministry work involves helping people through many difficult and painful life circumstances. And one of the hardest is helping people who are dealing with an addiction. There are a lot of ways that pastors and other Christian leaders can help people when they are fighting addiction, but one of the most basic ways is to offer practical, Christ-cente…

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#43 Taylor Swift and the Normalizing of Envy and Lust 25:44

3M ago25:44

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Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars alive today. Her recent album, The Tortured Poets Department debuted with a total of 2.6 million sales, which is her biggest debut and the top selling single-week sales since Adele’s 25 almost 10 years ago. CNN reported that it became the first album to draw over 300 million streams in a single day in an…

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#42 Our Biggest Discipleship Failures…and Successes 27:09

3M ago27:09

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Alisa and Natasha both have kids in the teen years, and it’s a very interesting time for parents. You start to see how some of the things you did well as a parent in the younger years are bearing fruit and feel a sense of gratitude (and relief!). But you also start to see how the things that you maybe didn’t do as well are bearing some of their own…

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Show 22 - Bible Memorisation (with Lochy Cupit) 39:46

3M ago39:46

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Good day to you! We welcome you to Episode 22, where Lochy takes us through Bible memorisation! How did Lochy memorise the Book of Mark? Why did he do this? What did he learn? And how can we all memorise Sripture as well? All of these questions and more are discussed in this exciting episode, where we consider the importance of remembering Scriptur…

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Ep46 The Love That Keeps Us Sane w/ Fr. Marc Foley 1:00:58

3M ago1:00:58

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"Holiness consists simply in doing God's will, and being just what God wants us to be." ~ St. Thérèse of Lisieux This Whole Life returns to its roots! In episode 46, Kenna is joined by Fr. Marc Foley, OCD, author of the seminal work that led to this very podcast: The Love That Keeps Us Sane: Living the Little Way of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Together…

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#41 The Orange Scandal - When Christian Leaders Fail 16:46

4M ago16:46

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Orange Curriculum is considered to be the most widely used Sunday school curriculum in the country. Last week, it came out that the founder, Reggie Joiner, and the CEO, Kristen Ivy have both resigned due to their admission of having an inappropriate relationship together. This came out just days before Orange's huge annual conference. These things …

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Quick Tips For How To Make Sure Other People Feel Heard And Valued By You 15:05

3M ago15:05

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Hearing people and helping people FEEL heard are two different things. In today’s busy, loud, disconnected world, feeling heard is an incredibly meaning experience. Everyone wants to know that they are seen, valued, and appreciated. Of course, we cannot make people feel anything. We cannot guarantee that people will always react to us in the way we…

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#40 Why is the Church So Afraid to Talk about Politics? 25:37

4M ago25:37

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A few weeks ago, Alisa and Natasha recorded an episode called “Why the church must divide on (some) political issues.” They talked about why Christians need to care about and get involved in politics and that we shouldn’t be concerned about it being divisive. Today they talk about a related issue—why is the church so afraid to talk about politics? …

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Ep45 Postpartum Mood Disorders w/ Dr. Lyndsey Day 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

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“The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.” ~ St. Thérèse of Lisieux The arrival of a child is an unspeakable gift and a grace for which to be thankful. But there can also be deeply painful moments during pregnancy and after the baby arrives. Millions of mothers know the hardship of postpartum depression, anxiety, dist…

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3 Keys To Being A Good Listener (Even When You're Distracted) 15:06

4M ago15:06

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Many of us think we are better listeners than we really are. But there is a reason the Bible tells us to be quick to listen and slow to speak (James 1:19). Listening is powerful and important. And the reality of human relationships is that being a GOOD listener does take some intentional effort. It’s more than just hearing the words someone is sayi…

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#39 Does “Bad Therapy” Lead to Deconstruction? 23:11

4M ago23:11

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We’ve all seen the deconstruction stories that flood our social media news feeds. We’ve heard the claims of “toxic theology,” and the #exvangelical propensity to identify historic Christian doctrine and ethics as oppressive and harmful. But what if there is a connection between deconstruction and modern impulse to seek therapy, psychological diagno…

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Ep44 Dealing with Difficult People 57:05

4M ago57:05

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"This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." ~ John 13:35 It's time to be honest: we all have people in our lives that we don't particularly enjoy. Their personality or quirks might rub us the wrong way, or maybe we don't agree with their opinions or choices. They're not necessarily bad people, we just do…

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Show 21 - Art Therapy (with Michelle Krieg) 34:34

4M ago34:34

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Howdy! It's so good to see you! All of Christ's blessings to you this Easter! Today's episode is all about Art Therapy - with our special guest Michelle Krieg. She is an Art Therapist, and has worked across Adelaide (South Australia) in group art sessions and also within a hospice environment with many different patients. She has amazing stories to…

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#38 Will Your Church Talk About THIS on Easter? 24:56

4M ago24:56

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This Sunday is Easter, and churches everywhere will rightly be proclaiming the joy and hope we have because Jesus victoriously rose from the dead and is alive today. It’s also a time when a lot of people come to church who don’t normally do so. Some are nonbelievers and some are Christians who just aren’t already connected to a church home. But in …

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