Podcast Topics

As a team of therapists and pastors, we are routinely ‘in the weeds’ with people who are hurting. Through our podcast topics, we address 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

• How to Respond When Your Pastor Fails

• How to Grow Through Sadness

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