Chaplaincy On The Go

In this episode we continue a conversation on addiction and explore the impact that addiction has on children, families, and loved ones. Joining the podcast for this conversation is Alex Volgelzang. Alex currently works for the national non-profit "Care Portal" and has a background in law enforcement and child welfare and protective services.

From a career standpoint - Alex has a first hand perspective on how addiction impacts children and families, but he also has a personal experience. Alex grew up in a family impacted by addiction and he graciously shares parts of his journey with us.

Learn more about Care Portal here.

In this episode we explore habits, hang ups, and addictions. Addiction rates are at an all-time high in our culture. Many of us struggle with habits that we can't get out of or know aren't very healthy for us. We want to break down the process of how we can end up in addictive tendencies and patterns.

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In this episode we will explore the nature of anxiety and worry and how we can navigate it in our lives. Over 75% of Americans admit to being and feeling anxious. We need to learn how to navigate the worries of life. We will take a practical look at how we can approach worry and consider a series of questions that help us to process through worry when it comes.

In this episode we explore the danger of the new post pandemic epidemic - loneliness. In what social and medical science is presenting - loneliness is as deadly as smoking 12-14 cigarettes a day. We want to take some time to look at the Biblical and emotional reasons for why loneliness is so challenging. We also look at some ways to move toward helpful and healthy relationships!

A wonderful resource that we explore in the podcast is Justin Witmel Earley's book "Made For People"

Have you ever wanted some suggestions on fighting symptoms of depression and anxiety?

Join in on this new episode with Sasha Wolff!

Sasha Wolff is the founder of Still I Run – Runners for Mental Health Awareness. Still I Run is the country's only non-profit that works on a nationwide level to promote the benefits of running for mental health. While the organization was started in 2016, the idea for Still I Run came to her several years earlier after she discovered the benefits of running after a brief hospitalization for depression and anxiety. 

Still I Run now reaches thousands of people across the country, educating individuals about the mental health properties of running while also inspiring people to move for their mental wellness.

On a more personal level, Sasha resides in Michigan with her husband Greg, three kiddos (2, 4, and 6), and their weimaraner, Max. When the family isn't going on runs together, they're hanging out with friends, discovering local parks, or enjoying the beautiful Michigan lakeshore.

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In this episode we talk about the danger of our ever increasing hurried lives. Hurry sickness is real and really hurting us (mind, body, and soul). With help from authors like John Mark Comer, Tyler Staton, and Juliet Funt - we can look at how slowing down and centering ourselves in helpful practices can change the way we live.

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In the second of a two part conversation - Layna O'Connor continues with us to talk about loss and grief and the reality of caring for a child with unique needs and chronic illness. Layna's daughter was diagnosed with Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Deficiency (PDCD) early on in her first year of life. Layna shares the journey of learning and grieving and advocating in a remarkable way. In this episode we lean into advocacy and compassion for those who don't "understand" what it is like to love a chronically ill child.

⁠Here's a link to the PDCP group that Layna is a part of.

In the first of a two part conversation - Layna O'Connor joins us to talk about loss and grief and the reality of caring for a child with unique needs and chronic illness. Layna's daughter was diagnosed with Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Deficiency (PDCD) early on in her first year of life. Layna shares the journey of learning and grieving and advocating in a remarkable way.

Here's a link to the PDCP group that Layna is a part of.

In this continuation of suicidal loss and grief. Terry Jelsema, who lost his wife to a battle with depression, continues to share his story of healing from the trauma of his wife's death - and the path that took him forward.

Terry is a father, friend, and author. He has written a helpful book for those walking through grief: "One Breath, One Step, Repeat." 

⁠Get the book here.

In this episode we explore the reality of suicidal loss and grief. Joining us in this conversation is Terry Jelsema. Terry lost his wife to a battle with depression and wants to share a bit about what he has learned.

Terry is a father, friend, and author. He has written a helpful book for those walking through grief: "One Breath, One Step, Repeat."

Get the book here.