Listen to every episode of Church With Chris on Youtube, Apple and Spotify.\\Youtube - https://tinyurl.com/3yuz4dpxApple Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/568v27ssSpotify - http://tinyurl.com/ywn28m4m---------------------------------------In this episode, I dig into the life and work of two therapists, Scott Hundley and Matthias J. Barker. Both offer u…

Listen to every episode of Church With Chris on Apple and Spotify.\\Apple Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/568v27ssSpotify - http://tinyurl.com/ywn28m4m---------------------------------------In this episode, we dig into Pat's experience at Baptist Bible College (now Mission University) and how his plans to be an overseas missionary drastically changed…

Listen to every episode of Church with Chris on Apple/Spotify and watch the full video convos on YouTube! \\ Apple Podcast - http://tinyurl.com/32m4a74b Spotify - http://tinyurl.com/ywn28m4m YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/OrSPb2F-fpo --------------------------------------- In this episode, John Sims and I talk about growing up as a pastor's kid a…

Being a young pastor is hard for anyone, but also being single in a new city brings its own unique challenges. In this convo, I speak with Adam Smith, a local youth pastor in Columbus, on his experience with not only that, but also why he teaches the way he does, the differences in teaching adults vs. students and how he tries to cultivate humility…

In this episode, I get to talk with my wife about issues in our marriage, the difficulties of parenting and what it was like to help start a church vs. joining a church that has been well established. If you enjoy the conversation, go ahead and subscribe to be updated when more episodes are released! * Video Conversation on YouTube - http://tinyurl…

In this episode, I talk with Brad and Ronni Robertson about their journey through infertility, decisions on how to go forward and raise a family, and how to trust God through these difficult life seasons. They go into detail about their IVF treatments and what might be next for them when plans have not gone as they expected. If you enjoy the conver…

If you've every had resentment toward your father, been hurt by church leadership or found it difficult to figure out who you're supposed to be, this conversation with Destrey could be extremely helpful. I loved his honesty and surprising optimism about how to find healing after being hurt and causing hurt to others through addiction and selfishnes…

In this episode, I talk with John Bundick about how to care about people, how and why Christians seek power, youth ministry and why we need police chaplains in our communities. There is so much more to discuss on these topics and I'll certainly have John on again in the future! * SUPPORT JOHN - https://linktr.ee/fflec * START YOUR OWN PODCAST! Came…

In this episode, I talk with my brother, Tattoo Artist Tracy Scott, about what it's like to develop your own faith, how people view tattoos and his journey into new creative endeavors through a Christian framework. - Full video conversations can be found on the "Church With Chris" YouTube channel. Subscribe to get notified when new conversations dr…

This is a snippet from my Q&A with Dr. Frank Anderson for our workshop Healing Trauma. For more information, visit my website. This interview is brought to you by my friends over at Drink LMNT! I love this product as it’s a sugar-FREE electrolyte drink mix that tastes great and has clean ingredients. LMNT has been gracious enough to offer all of yo…

In this latest episode, I'm joined once again by the incredible Dr. Steve Hayes to talk all about panic disorder. If you aren't familiar with Dr. Hayes, he is the co-founder of the ACT Therapy model, also known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In this conversation we talk about: His personal experience with panic, how it started, and what it's…

This week I'm joined by my co-author of On Grief. The poet William Bortz and I talk about: The difficulty of putting difficult life experiences into words and the healing power of poetry to help us reflect on what's most important to us. William shares his story of becoming a poet, sharing how he conceptualizes putting complex emotion into words Ho…

In this episode, I am joined by one of my mentors, Jim McNeish. This is a much more personal conversation, as it much more closely resembles one of our mentorship sessions. We talk about my experience with quickly gaining a large platform and navigating the complexities that come with that, my thoughts on taking political positions as a therapist o…

This week I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Leah Katz! We unpacked a lot in this episode: the concept of connecting with your "inner child", what it means to "re-parent yourself", Trauma healing from the perspective of Carl Jung, IFS, and more... I hope you enjoy our conversation! Leah Katz, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist practicing in Portland, …

It's not unusual for trauma therapy to disrupt some of our patterns and habits, within ourselves, and within our homes and partnerships. In this episode, I talk about what this can look like, and what we can we do to adapt to these changes. You can find more information like this in my latest Trauma Workshop: A Free Mind. Available on my website: w…

Free Webinar Next Week!!! https://matthiasjbarker.com/pages/recovering-confidence?utm_source=linktree Things to look for when looking for a therapist and things you can do before booking an intake session to increase the probability that therapy will be helpful and fruitful. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

a conversation with Dr. Hillary McBride, author of The Wisdom of Your Body, about the effects and lasting impacts of online counseling, including how this affects the relationships between therapist and client, and the impact of video conferencing in modern counseling. Get an ad-free podcast feed here: https://www.patreon.com/matthiasjbarker Advert…

A podcast comparing and contrasting three philosophies of how to “be a man” and how those philosophies conceptualize masculinity and gender. Get an ad-free podcast feed here: https://www.patreon.com/matthiasjbarker Citations: De Beauvoir, S. (2010). The second sex. Knopf. The section on the feminist split of cultural feminists and the integration o…

Secure Spot For April 18th Live Webinar with Matthias J Barker! https://matthiasjbarker.com/pages/understanding-emotions? A podcast discussing various ways of measuring and conceptualizing happiness, the data on long-term relationships and dynamics to keep in mind, and what exactly "nagging is" and how to go about resolving it. Get an ad-free podca…

A conversation with Dr. Julie Smith on Grief and exploring the paradox of needing time to rejuvenate, rest, and distract yourself from the pain, while also needing to open yourself up to feeling the emotions of grief and loss. Dr. Julie Smith is a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of professional experience, having previously worked in the N…

A conversation with Motivational Interviewing expert, Casey Jackson, on the process of change and how to come alongside people we love in their process. Casey has worked in Behavioral health for over 30 years and is a member of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). He is the lead author of the Motivational Intervie…

Welcome to SEASON 2 of the Matthias J Barker Podcast! I have exciting announcements! We found out the gender of our second child, we're moving to the southern United States, and I'm excited to share my plans for season 2 of the podcast. Support my podcast with a cup of coffee and get access to exclusive and ad-free content on Patreon! https://www.p…

A conversation on the importance of eating well to not just have a healthier brain but have a better life. Pre-order Dr. Amen's new book "You, Happier" releasing March 1st, 2022. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

A discussion on what makes conflict terrible and how to make it better. This content is a summary of the Gottman’s “four horsemen” research that can be found in their book: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

Thoughts on entering a career in psychology and making online psychological content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

Thoughts on entering a career in psychology and making online psychological content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

Trauma Workshop: https://matthiasjbarker.com/pages/trauma-workshop ACE Quiz: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-s... Statistical data: Chapman, D. P., Dube, S. R., & Anda, R. F. (2007). Adverse childhood events as risk factors for negative mental health outcomes. Psychiatric Annals, 37(5), 359–364. The discussion on the findings studying the child…

The path to building emotional warmth and intimacy with the person you love. *Theory of bids derived from the Gottman Method. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

A conversation with Dr. Anderson about IFS, the role of empathy in connection and its applications in our lives. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

A mindfulness exercise on gratefulness and centering in on your values in the midst of hardship. Song by Cathartic Fall, find him on Spotify! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

A conversation on what parenting is and how to move towards forgiveness. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

Why we call celebrities “stars” and complications in pursuing fame. Inspired by Carl Jung and Jordan Peterson’s lectures. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

A case for marriage and it’s advantages over long term dating. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

A reflection on false solutions and real healing from childhood trauma. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

The interplay of shame and self-criticism and how to find freedom. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

Its been a while! Here's what I've been up to Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

a method for solving deep core arguments Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

A breakdown of the kinds of personalities that irritate us the most and how to respond. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

Making meaningful connections and developing new relationships into lasting long-term friendships. Intro song: Tides by Surname Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

A discussion with Dr. Hillary McBride on the function of mental health practitioners, healing from trauma, and eating disorders. Look for her new book "The Wisdom of Your Body" in October 2021! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

How relying solely on empathy can lead to great harm. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

Reflecting with my younger brother Ben on what it was like posting his coming-out story and having it public for the world to see. Both his emotional journey and the stories he heard from people. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

A conversation with my younger brother ben about his experience growing up gay in a christian culture. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

A discussion on the seeming paradox between being in the present moment, making goals for the future, holding contentment, and being open to change. Dr. Villatte is an expert in Relational Frame Theory and is an author for the book: Mastering the Clinical Conversation. https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Clinical-Conversation-Language-Intervention/dp/…

An interview with John Mark Comer where we discuss the differences between christian prayer and modern mindfulness, identity formation and my personal history with bipolar II. Get John Mark's Book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-of-Hurry-audiobook/dp/B07ZL2MRDS/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3MUED31QRSTTB&dchild=1&k…

Why avoidance can turn on you and why to face things head on. Reflections from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Jordan Peterson Lectures. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

A conversation on Dr. Hayes' work in creating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the psychological processes that are involved in thinking about and acting in moments of pain. Check out his book "A Liberated Mind": https://www.amazon.com/Liberated-Mind-Pivot-Toward-Matters/dp/073521400X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1612038395&sr…

A discussion on honesty, refusing to manipulate others and the boundaries that promote this. Many of the ideas were inspired by the work of Cloud and Townsend in their book: Boundaries (2017). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker

The 3 psychological categories needed to experience fulfillment. Category 1 and 3 are heavily influenced by Matthieu Villette’s 2016 book, Mastering the Clinical Conversation and the work of Victor Frankl on meaning. Category 2 is influenced by @Jordan.b.Peterson’s lectures. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

The connection between childhood wounds, dreams and our motivation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Matthias Barker