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Conversations and interviews that seek to move followers of Jesus, and specifically Christian leaders, from a place of isolation with their struggles to connection and healing. You are not alone.
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Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
In this bonus episode, Kevin and Paul highlight the three connections that lead to abundant life. They explore Ephesians 4 and the relationships that lead to fullness in Christ. Ultimately, abundance is dependent on connecting to the Source of Life.
Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it.
Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook
*The war in Ukraine has created significant needs for millions of people. We want to offer this opportunity to support a trustworthy organization where all the funds go directly to aid. Eastern European Missions has been involved in Ukraine and the rest of eastern Europe for decades. Supported leaders from Kyiv have fled the country and are now positioned in Vienna, Austria. They are dispersing funds directly to people in need and ministries meeting the immediate needs of people. All funds donated through https://EEM.org/Ukraineaid goes directly to specific needs either in Ukraine or in the refugee communities. We encourage you to check it out and generously donate as you're able.
EEM has supplied Bibles translated into local languages for decades. They report there being so many requests for Bibles among the Ukrainian refugees that supplies are running out. Check out EEM's website and consider supporting this organizations work supplying Bibles throughout eastern Europe: EEM | Eastern European Mission
This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today.
WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook
Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official
Mentions & Resources
Resources
-People Fuel, by John Townsend
-The Pursuit of God, by A. W. Tozer
For Counseling Needs & Training:
- Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com)
- Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling#
- The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com)
To find community in whatever you're struggling with:
- Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info)
To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith:
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
In this Season 3 kickoff, we interview Beverly Ross, the director for Wise County Christian Counseling, a supervisor, and a therapist from Decatur, Texas. Her son, Josh Ross, was on our season 2 kickoff episode. Beverly shares about grief through the loss of her daughter and her recent experience with cancer. She describes how many of her views on certain spiritual ideas, such as being "blessed", have transformed. Beverly's passion and joy shine through this interview; we know you'll benefit from hearing her story.
Get Beverly's book here: Scarred Hope
Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it.
Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook
This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today.
WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook
Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official
Mentions & Resources
Grief Websites:
Dougy Center- resources and activities for all ages as well as families and caregivers
https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources
National Alliance for Children’s Grief- resource library, can search by age, type of loss
https://nacg.org/resource-library/?format=toolkit
Sesame Street Resources- videos, articles, printables, activities
https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/grief/
Pemberton, Glenn (2012). Hurting with God: Learning to Lament with the
Psalms
Finding Joy.
Sittser, Terry (2004). A Grace Disguised: How the soul grows through loss.
Growth through Grief.
For Counseling Needs & Training:
- Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com)
- Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling#
- The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com)
To find community in whatever you're struggling with:
- Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info)
To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith:
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
In this episode, Kevin and Paul interview Dr. Lance Hawley, Old Testament professor at Harding School of Theology. Dr. Hawley has researched and written on the book of Job. We delve into the topics of grief and wrestling with loss, and what Job has to say to modern readers about God and suffering. The conversation turns toward lament and how followers of Jesus can be connected with the sufferer. Check out the resources below for more info on the book of Job.
We want to hear from you!
Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it.
Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook
This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today.
WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook
Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official
Mentions & Resources
Wrestling with Job: Defiant Faith in the Face of Suffering by Bill and Will Kynes
For Counseling Needs & Training:
- Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com)
- Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling#
- The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com)
To find community in whatever you're struggling with:
- Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info)
To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith:
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
In this episode, Kevin and Paul interview Dr. Ly Tran, a counselor, supervisor, owner, and pastor. Ly has experience leading in the counseling field and in churches. He knows the challenges that helpers face and the potential pitfalls of leadership. He also knows what it looks like to stay connected through the darkest moments of life. We hope you enjoy this rich conversation with Ly and check out some of his resources below.
We want to hear from you!
Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it.
Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook
This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today.
WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook
Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official
Mentions & Resources
For Counseling Needs & Training:
- Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com)
- Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling#
- The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com)
To find community in whatever you're struggling with:
- Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info)
To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith:
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
In this episode, Kevin and Paul interview Cristin Parker. Cristin is a coach and advisor whose goal is to bring greater connection to families through a relational health operating system. She shares her own story of finding health with her mom as well as tangible steps people can take to connect more deeply with their families. We hope this episode encourages you no matter where things are with your own family.
We want to hear from you!
Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it.
Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook
This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today.
WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook
Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official
This episode was managed and edited by Tom Browning.
Mentions & Resources
Cristin’s website: Cristin Parker | Make the most of the time you have as a family
Family Blueprint course: https://cristinparker.com/blueprint/
Cristin's book recommendation: The Treasure Tree by John Trent
Four Tendencies Quiz: Quizzes | Gretchen Rubin
Love Languages Quiz: The Love Language™ Quiz (5lovelanguages.com)
For Counseling Needs & Training:
- Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com)
- Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling#
- The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com)
To find community in whatever you're struggling with:
- Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info)
To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith:
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
In this episode, Kevin and Paul interview Dr. Kimber Del Valle. She is a trauma healer and clinical psychologist with her own story of grief and healing to share. This is one of our most powerful episodes yet. We hope it helps you find greater connection and that you'll share it with others.
Please check out Dr. Kimber's new book: Still Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing. This is a unique, story-driven book about trauma that we think you'll be powerfully moved by.
Check out her podcast: I Thought I Was Over This
We want to hear from you!
Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it.
Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook
This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today.
WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook
Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official
This episode was managed and edited by Tom Browning.
Mentions & Resources
(see above!)
For Counseling Needs & Training:
- Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com)
- Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling#
- The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com)
To find community in whatever you're struggling with:
- Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info)
To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith: