Best Soulcare Podcasts (2024)

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SoulCare: Sacred Pathways 22:17

36m ago22:17

22:17

In this episode of “Coping”, Kevin and Kathy discuss various spiritual pathways and practices for nurturing one's soul and faith. We discuss Gary Thomas's book 'Sacred Pathways' which outlines nine different pathways: naturalists, sensates, traditionalists, aesthetics, intellectuals, caregivers, enthusiasts, contemplatives, and activists. Also prov…

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Jan Richardson: Blessing in the Chaos 1:35

8d ago1:35

1:35

Kevin Deegan reads a meditation titled 'Blessing in the Chaos' by Jan Richardson. It is a calming and introspective piece that encourages the reader to find stillness and peace amidst the chaos and distractions of life.By Chaplain Kevin Deegan & Life Coach Kathy Young Deegan

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SoulCare: Excused Absences 14:50

17d ago14:50

14:50

This episode of the "Coping" podcast covers a discussion on the importance of soul care and the common excuses people make for not prioritizing it. Hosts Kathy and Kevin acknowledge that while the excuses like lack of time, discomfort with being alone, fear of silence, and inability to stop are valid, they provide practical tips and assignments to …

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Poem Meditation: by Ruth Haley Barton 2:26

1M ago2:26

2:26

Listen as Kathy reads a poetic reflection called, "On Time" by Ruth Haley Barton, on the importance of slowing down and savoring life's moments. Consider this in your own practice of self care, or if you don't yet have your own, please feel free to use this as a starting point. Kathy: I just invite you now to think about the words of this poem and …

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Soul Care: Embracing Solitude, Silence & Stillness 18:16

2M ago18:16

18:16

Summary Kevin and Kathy discuss the concept of 'soul care' and practices to nurture one's soul. Their discussion explores the importance of solitude, silence, and stillness as means to connect with one's inner self and find peace amidst the distractions and noise of daily life. Interspersed are helpful personal anecdotes, practical tips, and a poem…

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Oceanside: Meditation Vacation 8:00

3M ago8:00

8:00

Summary In this short episode, Kevin guides you through a relaxing journey to an imaginary beach. Engage your senses by imagining the warm sand, blue sky, gentle waves, and refreshing ocean breeze. Immerse yourself as you create a place of tranquility that you can return to anytime you need. Kevin Now that the summer season is upon us, we could all…

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Courage Quotient Quiz 3:40

3M ago3:40

3:40

Summary This episode of “Coping” discusses the concept of a 'courage quotient' and presents seven acts of courage that individuals can rate themselves on, from 1 (weakest) to 7 (strongest). These acts include having a vision and dreams, seeing reality, confronting issues, accepting criticism, taking risks, being vulnerable, and following through on…

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Courage Quotient 21:21

4M ago21:21

21:21

Summary This episode of “Coping” discusses the concept of courage and introduces seven daily acts of courage as outlined by Robert Staub in his TED Talk. Kevin and Kathy engage in a thoughtful dialogue exploring each of the seven acts and share personal experiences and insights on how these acts manifest in their lives as well as the importance of …

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Peaceful Meditation: Felice St. John 6:50

4M ago6:50

6:50

Felice St John leads you through a guided meditation focused on breath awareness, releasing negative thoughts or emotions, visualizing positive intentions, and allowing healing energy to flow through the body. The meditation aims to promote a deep sense of peace, relaxation, and connection with a higher power or life force. It encourages participan…

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Courage: Models & Myths 19:41

5M ago19:41

19:41

Kathy and Kevin discuss the topic of courage and explore its true meaning beyond the common misconceptions. Reframing the perception of courage as not just physical bravery but as the ability to stay true to one's desires and walk one's own path despite fears or external pressures is important on your path to becoming healthy. Kathy Welcome back ev…

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Ep 72 Summer reads Ch 1 of The Emmanuel Promise 43:36

6M ago43:36

43:36

I loved reading chapter 1 of The Emmanuel Promise for you. You can watch me read it to you over at YouTube HERE. PRE-ORDER The Emmanuel Promise: Discover the Security of a Life Held by God wherever you find your books. $11.39 and free shipping at Baker Publishing's own site HERE. At this price, you can be generous with your whole book group. Pre-Or…

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Welcome Home: The Attachment Invitation of the Prodigal Son 10:12

6M ago10:12

10:12

This episode is DAY 1 of a private 7-Day podcast devotional called “Welcome Home,” a gift for anyone who pre-orders The Emmanuel Promise. Pre-order from Baker Publishing for $11.39 and free shipping here! Pre-order from Amazon here After pre-ordering, get your gifts and join the launch team here. The Emmanuel Promise is an invitation to set down sh…

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Leslie's Story: Writing "Walking in Healing" 3:23

6M ago3:23

3:23

Summary Kathy interviews Leslie on writing her memoir. She discusses her journey from journaling privately to publishing a book sharing her story and healing process. Listen to how the power of writing can transform your life. Kathy: So welcome, Leslie. My first question is, what prompted you to write your memoir, your own story? Leslie: Well, I lo…

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Does My Story Matter? 16:12

6M ago16:12

16:12

Kathy and Kevin discuss overcoming common blocks people face in sharing their personal stories and why every human story matters. They address common myths that our stories are boring or unimportant, fears of revisiting the past or reactions from others, and the healing power of vulnerability in finding connection and give listeners advice about wh…

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Our Attachment Wounds and God's Healing: A Conversation with Maggie Rhine 55:23

6M ago55:23

55:23

The neural pathways for relationship are developed in the first three years of a person's life. This affects even our relationship with God and is at the heart of attachment theory. Therapist Maggie Rhine, the head of the Healing Care Center, tells the story of her struggle to gain a secure attachment after having multiple surgeries as an infant. "…

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Traditional Irish Blessing 1:32

6M ago1:32

1:32

Listen as Kevin leads you through a traditional Irish blessing to encourage you on your path of self-discovery. Kevin: May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. May God be with …

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Journey to Attachment with God, an honest conversation with Terry Wardle 55:41

7M ago55:41

55:41

Attachment theory and the many obstacles to a life immersed in the Trinity's Love Honest conversation about detaching to attach in our marriages Understanding our attachment story and style in order to heal and live out of knowing you are God's beloved. The simple, but profound spiritual practices which have been a gift for Terry Experience Terry W…

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Discovering Our Origin Story 18:44

7M ago18:44

18:44

Join us today on “Coping” where Kathy and Kevin discuss the value of exploring personal and family origin stories. Learn how understanding where we come from fosters connection, perspective and empowerment to overcome current challenges and practical ways you can discover your origin story to help you adjust the path you may be on now as an adult. …

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How Different Attachment Styles May Experience Lent 19:15

7M ago19:15

19:15

The insecure anxious attached hope to get an "A" in Lent to try to be more worthy for God. They're afraid they have to clean themselves up before God wants to be in their presence. The insecure avoidant attached like to keep things more intellectual, reading about someone else's Lent. If they have sin in their lives, they think they have to go at i…

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I Think I Need 100 Days Like This 2:36

7M ago2:36

2:36

This cool breeze by the river bank. A great blue heron feeding in the shallows. The pilated woodpecker serenading the forest with its haunting song. I think I need one hundred days like this! Slowly, ever so slowly. Here. Now. This! Bit by bit and little by little, I feel a twinge of what may be life. A steady erosion has happened in me. It’s taken…

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Allison's Story 4:11

7M ago4:11

4:11

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The River of no Agenda 1:52

7M ago1:52

1:52

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Blessing for the Brokenhearted 1:23

7M ago1:23

1:23

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Story Blessing: By Jan Richardson 1:27

7M ago1:27

1:27

Listen as Kevin Deegan leads you in a blessing by Jan Richardson. May it bring you comfort and solace on your path to wellness: Kevin: You might think this blessing lives in the story that you can see, that it is curled up in a comfortable spot on the surface of the telling. But this blessing lives in the story beneath the story. It lives in the st…

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Accepting your Season of Life, An Intimate Conversation with Writer Friends: Jodi Grubbs, Kris Camealy, Bette Dickinson, Maeve Gerboth, and Julianne Clayton 1:06:47

8M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

Preorder THE EMMANUEL PROMISE: Discover the Security of a Life Held by God Neuroscience. Attachment theory. The stories that shape our image of God AND the spiritual practices that invite us to experience His tender love to build attachment. Just $11.39. Arrives April 30th Writer Summer Gross @revsummerjoy on Instagram The Presence Project on Patre…

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Story: The Power to Overcome Our Myths 23:23

8M ago23:23

23:23

Summary In this episode of "Coping", Kevin and Kathy discuss personal stories and describe how to transform limiting self-perceptions. They analyze common story myths that reinforce feelings of inadequacy, loneliness or invisibility, and discuss remedies like sharing authentic experiences in trusted communities. While childhood stories can instill …

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FIXED! Alan Fadling and Listening to God's Pace for our New Year 33:15

8M ago33:15

33:15

Show Notes for Episode 66 with Alan Fadling: Pre-order The Emmanuel Promise by Summer Gross for $11.39!!! HERE Find A Year of Slowing Down: Daily Devotions for Unhurried Living by Alan Fadling HERE Pre-order Alan Fadling's newest book, A Non Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God's Presence which releases February 6th. Pre-Order here. Buy Stev…

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Slowing Down and Listening to God's Desire for Your Year with Alan Fadling 33:15

8M ago33:15

33:15

Show Notes for Episode 66 with Alan Fadling: Pre-order The Emmanuel Promise by Summer Gross for $11.39!!! HERE Find A Year of Slowing Down: Daily Devotions for Unhurried Living by Alan Fadling HERE Pre-order Alan Fadling's newest book, A Non Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God's Presence which releases February 6th. Pre-Order here. Buy Stev…

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Reflection: Holiday Lights 1:29

9M ago1:29

1:29

As we celebrate with Christmas lights, we should be intentional about shining our own lights spiritually. We are called to illuminate the world and bring light where it is needed through our faith and actions. Let Chaplain Kevin Deegan lead you in prayer asking God for help in shining His light and bringing it where needed most during this season. …

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Ep 65 Finding Joy When the Holidays are Hard 35:32

9M ago35:32

35:32

What if we were invited to savor the holidays, the moments of delight we initiated as well as the unforeseen joys, all as gifts from our Emmanuel? For many, the holidays are full of reminders of pain and we either overschedule ourselves or numb, hoping not to pop up until after January 1st when all the painful nostalgia is over. Barb McMaster, a me…

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Light in the Darkness 18:35

9M ago18:35

18:35

In this episode of “Coping”, Kathy and Kevin discuss the symbolism of lights during the holiday season, highlighting familial traditions around decorative lights and the spiritual meaning of light in the Bible. Light represents hope during dark times, and as people who are called to shine their light into the world, we can think about what type of …

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Thanksgiving: Fill-in-the-Blank Blessing 3:08

10M ago3:08

3:08

Listen as Kevin leads you through a simple, fill-in-the-blank meditation focused on gratitude and appreciation. Reflect on and write down two attributes of God you appreciate, one thing you are celebrating today, and three things you are most grateful for today before thanking God for all of the things you are grateful for. Kevin: We're going to st…

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Thanksgiving: Savoring the Spiritual Leftovers 16:39

10M ago16:39

16:39

The first episode of the 4th season of "Coping" discusses practices for celebrating Thanksgiving and carrying gratitude through the entire year. Kathy and Kevin love Thanksgiving for the food, family gatherings, and chance to reflect on blessings because reflection can bring about new direction and understanding. Practices like daily celebration an…

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Ep 64. Author A.J. Sherrill's Journey Out of Performance Christianity 46:18

11M ago46:18

46:18

How burning out from performance Christianity could actually save your life. AJ Sherrill teaches us how after burning out as a young church planter, he found a new rule of life based in contemplative prayer and discovered a depth to the Christian life he didn't know was available. And it all started with learning to slow down, and create rhythms of…

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Rest Blessing by Kate Bowler 2:31

10M ago2:31

2:31

To finish out Season 3 of "Coping", Kevin leads you through a simple prayer for rest by Kate Bowler. We hope it comforts you every time you hear it. Kevin: This blessing of rest is from author Kate Bowler: Oh God, again, I lie here awake, too tired, too restless for sleep to come. How will I ever get through tomorrow? Oh God, bring peace to my mind…

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Ep. 63 Lectio Divina 101 26:31

11M ago26:31

26:31

In episode 63, I invite you fireside for a lectio divina 101 chat and together we answer Jesus' invitation in John 21:9-13 to "Come, have breakfast." Show Notes: *Have Summer come lead at your gathering: presenceproject.ea@gmail.com *Want to find out more about All Soul's Atlanta? Click here. *Philip Yancey's article, The Death of Reading is Threat…

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Sacred Rest 29:57

11M ago29:57

29:57

In the final episode for Season 3 of “Coping”, Kathy and Kevin have a dialogue where they discuss the seven types of rest outlined in Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith's book, “Sacred Rest”. Kathy and Kevin go into depth on each type of rest, explaining what it means and giving examples of how to practice it. They emphasize being intentional about rest, ass…

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Getting to Know God's Heart through Lectio Divina 20:57

11M ago20:57

20:57

This statement by my spiritual direction professor, Robert Woodcock, peaked my curiosity: “We sometimes forget that there are two people in this relationship, us and God. We forget that we are in a relationship with a Person with feelings and hopes and dreams for our life together. Sometimes we are brave enough to ask God what He thinks but rarely …

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Ep. 61 Becoming Good Soil for Scripture: The First Step to Lectio Divina 29:13

12M ago29:13

29:13

We've become such a fast culture. Becoming good soil for the word takes an intentional step. Otherwise, our time in scripture feels more like coming up to the drive thru window for fast food. When I hear people say they can't "do" contemplative exercises, I wonder if they're giving their body time to ground first. Show notes: Want to sign up for th…

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Discernment: Finding Our Way, Part 2 48:37

12M ago48:37

48:37

Discernment is the process of gaining clarity on finding direction for the next step of our journey. SHOW NOTES Today’s podcast is part two of a discussion between Steve and Spiritual Director Martie McMane. Martie is a retired minister, artist, and spiritual director who used a collage process with Steve & Gwen to help them make some crucial life …

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A Prayerful Reading of Psalm 23 37:54

12M ago37:54

37:54

1. Join the Presence Project newsletter list and receive a free mini-retreat on the weekends here. 2. Find the Renovare episode with Richard Foster I quoted from here. 3. Go from emotional overwhelm to building resiliency with this free 21 pg workbook curated by Summer. 4. Pre-order Summer's upcoming spring 2023 book with Baker Publishing, The Emma…

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Ep 146: Discernment: Finding our Way, Part 1 39:01

12M ago39:01

39:01

Discernment is the process of gaining clarity on finding direction for the next step of our journey. SHOW NOTES Last year Steve and Gwen went through a period of repositioning: changes were on the horizon but any clarity about what to do next was clouded by the realization that they were not on the same page. They reached out to a trusted Spiritual…

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Guided Meditation: Labeling Our Grief 2:18

12M ago2:18

2:18

In this guided meditation, Kathy invites listeners to pause and reflect on a significant loss in their lives. You are encouraged to explore the emotions tied to this loss, acknowledging feelings of sadness, anger, or fear. Be at peace knowing that you are not alone in your journey. Kathy: We wanted to give you some time right now to think through y…

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Ep. 59 Retreating 101 with Lane Arnold and Summer Gross 39:31

12M ago39:31

39:31

Let's make getting away with God on retreat Monday-morning-practical. How do you plan? What do you put in your suitcase? At its most basic, planning a retreat is creating time for unscheduled abiding with God. Let's start small. Lane Arnold, spiritual director and writing coach, has created resources for your retreat here.…

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Ep 145: Walter Brueggemann's Prophetic Imagination 51:26

1y ago51:26

51:26

I am simply humbled at this stage in my career, to have the privilege to tell Walter’s story and to help amplify his amazingly relevant voice. Getting to know Walter has been a healing and restorative experience for me as a former pastor and a professor deeply committed to social justice when so much of the church and society has forgotten what the…

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Ep. 58 Where God's Pursuit and Practical Habits Meet 37:04

1y ago37:04

37:04

Receive weekly mini-retreat newsletter by clicking here. Free 9 page examen workbook with classic and creative practices for reflection God's invitation scriptures: Isaiah 55:1-3, Song of Songs 2:13-15, Proverbs 9:4-5, Matthew 11:28-30 in The Message, Mark 1:17, Mark 6:31-32 Untamed Christian; Unleased Church by Terry Wardle Join Table of the Belov…

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'Kindavangelical' With Guest Pete Briscoe 1:00:09

1y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

I came to the conclusion that I could not stay in that role and be healthy. So I chose to be a healthy person over a megachurch pastor, and it was an incredibly hard choice. — Pete Briscoe SHOW NOTES In today’s conversation, Steve talks with Pete Briscoe about why Pete no longer calls himself an “evangelical.” You’ll hear Pete’s story, filled with …

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Grief Labeling: Naming vs. Shaming 12:46

1y ago12:46

12:46

In this episode of "Coping," Kevin and Kathy delve into the concept of labeling emotions productively and destructively in the context of grief. They introduce a helpful tool, the Feelings Wheel, to aid in identifying and expressing emotions, which can help you to explore and acknowledge feelings related to grief. Kathy: Welcome back for another ep…

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Breakup with Netflix: Create a Refreshing Evening Routine 30:19

1y ago30:19

30:19

Episode 57, show notes: 1. Download worksheet for creating your own tray here. 2. Sign up for a weekly mini-retreat slipped into your inbox by clicking here. 3. Huberman lab podcast episode: Click here for The Science of Making and Breaking Habits: (Start at minute 24) 4. Presence Project Podcast: A Beginner’s Guide to the Examen, click here. 5. Ni…

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Scripture & the Spiritual Journey 1:05:24

1y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

I have learned to prize holy ignorance more highly than religious certainty and to seek companions who have arrived at the same place. We are a motley crew, distinguished not only by our inability to explain ourselves to those who are more certain of their beliefs than we are but in many cases by our distance from the centers of our faith communiti…

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