WYITW Podcast Topics

As a team of therapists and pastors, we are routinely “in the weeds” with people who are hurting. On our podcast, we share research, insight, and biblical wisdom about mental health, emotions, and relationships. Be a fly on the wall and listen to our honest conversations as we address common problems we hear from our clients!

Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player, and check out our episode topics here:

Managing Your Emotions - Series 1:

• Your Emotional Dashboard

• The Roots of Anxiety

• Managing the Weeds of Anxiety

• The Roots of Depression

• Managing the Weeds of Depression

• The Roots of Sadness

• Managing the Weeds of Sadness & Grief

• The Roots of Anger

• Managing the Weeds of Anger

• The Roots & Weeds of Guilt

• The Roots of Shame

• Managing the Weeds of Shame

Managing Your Relationships - Series 2:

• The Roots of Conflict

• Managing the Weeds of Conflict

• The Roots of Broken Trust

• Managing the Weeds of Broken Trust

• The Roots of Toxic Relationships

• Managing the Weeds of Toxic Relationships

• The Roots of Bitterness

• Managing the Weeds of Forgiveness

• The Weeds that Kill Relationships

• Nurturing Healthy Relationships

Managing Difficult People - Series 3:

• The Roots of Narcissism - with Pastor Erwin Lutzer

• Managing the Weeds of Narcissism - with Pastor Erwin Lutzer

• The Roots of Difficult In-laws

• Managing the Weeds of Difficult In-laws

• The Roots of an Unrepentant Heart

• Managing the Weeds of an Unrepentant Heart

• Relationship Red Flags - with Angie Phillips

Beliefs that Keep You Stuck - Series 4:

• “It’s Selfish to Get Your Needs Met”

• It’s Godly to Get Your Needs Met

• “Your Past Doesn’t Matter”

• Your Past Matters More than Anything Else

• “If You Obey God, You Won’t Suffer”

• Obeying God Includes Suffering

• “‘Shoulds’ Are Good For You”

• ‘Shoulds’ Hurt More Than Help

• “Sexual Brokenness Disqualifies You From God’s Love”

• Nothing Can Disqualify You From God’s Love

Grounded in Grace - Series 5:

• Jesus is With You in the Weeds

• Do You Feel Like a Spiritual Imposter? - with Pastor Erwin Lutzer

• Why You Are Not Where You Want to Be

• Surviving the Silence of God

• The Father You’ve Always Longed For

• All That’s Lost Will Be Restored

Becoming a Whole Person - Series 6:

• What Every Child Needs to Grow

• What Every Child Needs to Know Pt 1

• What Every Child Needs to Know Pt 2

• What Every Child Fears the Most

• What Every Parent Can’t Avoid

• What Every Parent Regrets the Most: True Confessions of Shay and Lynn

• What Every Parent Needs to Hear

Managing Your Dysfunctional Family - Series 7:

• The 3 Rules of a Dysfunctional Family

• Breaking the Rules of a Dysfunctional Family

• Managing Your Difficult Father

• Managing Your Difficult Mother

• The Roots of Sibling Rivalry

• Loving Your Prodigal

• Building Your Blended Family

• The Blessings of a Healthy Christian Family

Fighting Your Spiritual Battles - Series 8:

• The Battle Hidden in Plain Sight

• Where the Battle Began

• The Battle for Your Mind

• The Battle for Your Body

• The Battle for Your Wounded Heart

• The Power to Fight Your Battles

Facing Reality and Not Losing Faith - Series 9:

• Facing Fear and Not Losing Faith

• Facing Suffering and Not Losing Faith - with Curt Thompson, MD

• Facing Betrayal and Not Losing Faith

• Facing Church Hurt and Not Losing Faith - with Trevin Wax

• Facing Chronic Illness and Not Losing Faith

• Facing Politics and Not Losing Faith

• Facing Addiction and Not Losing Faith - with Michael John Cusick

What Are You Longing For? - Series 10:

• What Are Teens Longing For? - with Jeff Parrett & Anna West

• What is Professional NFL Cheerleader Caroline Sundvold Longing For?

• What Are College Students Longing For? - with Kyle Richter and Emilee McEnery

• What Are 20’s Longing For? - with Nathan Tiemeyer and Colleen Luley

• What Are Mid-Lifers Longing For? - with Ryan and Kelley Wampler

• What Are Women Longing For? - with Jeannette Cover

• What Are Men Longing For? - with Kermit Summerall

Making Marriage Work - Series 11:

• Who Should I Marry?

• Living in the Reality of Marriage

• How Do I REALLY Talk with My Spouse?

• When Two Histories Collide

• Boundaries: The Key to Trust

• How Kids Can Build Up and Break Down Your Marriage

• 4 Habits of a Healthy Marriage

• Let’s Talk About Sex

• BONUS EPISODE: The Sex Talk You Never Got - with Sam Jolman

• The Road to Divorce Part 1

• The Road Away From Divorce Part 2

• Single and Dating Again

Keeping Your Sanity Over the Holidays - Series 12:

• Managing Holiday Family Drama

• Parenting Over the Holidays

• It It Really the Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

Your Questions Answered:

• YQA I - Medication for Mental Health, Divorce, and Family Issues

• YQA II - Helpful Therapeutic Concepts; Singleness in Church

• YQA III - Marital Conflict & Pornography Addiction

• YQA IV - Logical Consequences, Sibling Rivalry, & School Agendas

• YQA V - Abusive Son-in-Law, Guilt Trips & ADHD

• YQA VI - Bad Therapy vs. Good Therapy

Stories in the Weeds:

• “I Didn’t Know How to Grieve” - with James Bachman

• “It’s Hard to Say Scary Things” - with Daniel & Alex Moore

• “I Was Lying to Myself” - with Scotty Cox

• “Let’s Reject Shame Together” - with Travis Steward, LPC

• “It’s OK to Fall Apart” - with Samantha Miller

• “Helping Students Move Forward” - with Laura Verkamp, MEd