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As a team of therapists and pastors, we are routinely ‘in the weeds’ with people who are hurting. We’ve addressed common questions that we hear from our clients on a regular basis and share research, insight, and biblical wisdom on how to handle life.

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 & Emilee McEnery

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

• What Are Mid-Lifers Longing For? - with Ryan & 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, LPC

• 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

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

• Managing Your Money Over the Holidays

• Jesus - Emmanuel - Is With You in the Weeds

Surviving and Thriving After Trauma - Series 13:

• What Is Trauma?

• How Do I Heal from Trauma?

• Looking for Hope When Your Health Fails - with Lori Ann Wood

• What Parents Need to Know About Trauma - with Kari Nietzel, MEd

• Flipping the Script on Your Childhood Trauma - with Jules Lundberg, PLPC

• How Does EMDR Help You Heal from Trauma? - with Mark Pfuetze, PhD, LPC

• The Trauma of War - with Dan and Jo Slawski

• The Trauma of Racism - with Pastor Derwin L. Gray

• The Trauma of Betrayal & Infidelity - with Matthew & Joanna Raabsmith

• The Trauma of Child Loss - with Kari Kaczan

• Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma - with Gina Birkemeier, LPC

• How Do I Know When I’ve Healed from Trauma?

Parenting in the Weeds - Series 14:

• Parenting Wars: “Gentle Parenting” vs. “Tough Love”

• Loving the Kid You Have, Not the Kid You Want

• Managing Sibling Conflict

• Parenting in a Blended Family - with Chris & Amanda Horn

• The Journey of Parenting a Child with ADHD - with Austin & Polly Conner

• How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex - with Kristen Miele, CHES

• “We Listen and We Don’t Judge” - with the Roush Family

• Guiding Your Child Through Dating & Relationships - with John & Paula Tinnin

• Reaching Your Child’s Heart for Jesus

• Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Child

• Connecting with Your Child When They’re Hurting

• What Parents Need to Know About Teens and Suicide - with Gary Maddux, LPC

• Parenting with Hope - with Melissa Kruger

Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself - Series 15:

• Who Is Your Neighbor?

• Loving Your Neighbor on Purpose - with Placed for a Purpose

• Transforming Your Neighborhood with Love - with Love Columbia

• Protecting and Choosing Life - with My Life Clinic

• Caring for Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice - with Welcome Home

• Breaking the Cycle of Sex Trafficking in Your Community - with Magnolia Ministry

• Serving Your City One Person at a Time - with ForColumbia

• Welcoming a Child Who Needs a Home - with Coyote Hill

• Everyone Deserves a Second Chance - with In2Action

Dealing with Your Addictions - Series 16:

• Addiction: The 6 A’s You Need to Know

• Why You Do What You Don’t Want to Do

• What Fuels Your Addiction?

• Why Can’t I Just Stop My Addiction?

• Do I Have a Drinking Problem?

• Alcohol-Free: Finding Health and Healing - with Aric Bremer

• Growing Up in an Alcoholic Family - with Shay Roush, MDiv

• Should Christians Use Marijuana?

• How Did I Get Addicted to Porn?

• The Connection Between Abuse and Porn Addiction

• How Do I Break Free from Porn?

• When Someone You Love is Addicted - with Yvonne Bernard

• Are You Addicted to Your Phone? - with Luke Simon

• Disordered Eating: Hungry for Love - with Kelsey Crandall, LPCP

• Chasing Fulfillment: Gambling, Shopping, and Workaholism

• Chronic Pain and Addiction - Is There Hope? - with David Hockman, MD

• The Last Addiction - with Sharon Hersh, LPC

How to Handle Life - Series 17:

• How to Manage a Panic Attack

• How to Handle Unanswered Prayer - with Pastor Erwin Lutzer

• How to Deal with Difficult People

• How to Handle Stress

• How to Forgive Someone Who Has Hurt You

• How to Know God’s Will

• How to Handle Anger Towards God

• How to Accept Estranged Relationships

• How to Handle Singleness

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

• “Bridging the Expectation Gap” with Steve Cuss