Collective Conversations

Jordan Chitwood is a pastor, an author, husband, father, and ready to let you into his journey with mental health.  Join us for a captivating conversation where Jordan gives us a glimpse into his most recent book, "Will I Always Feel This Way?" and his personal journey of faith and mental health. 

Follow these links for more information about Jordan and access to his personal site, church website, and information about his books.

Jordan's church- http://c3fw.org

Jordan's site- http://substack.com/@jordanchitwood

Find his books on Amazon and other sites where his books are sold
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jordan-Daniel-Chitwood/author/B083L59JNL?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1721174340&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

John Thomas shares with us the value of counseling for both a marriage and family. This informative episode can be a great encourager to take a next step in either of those relationships for the better. 

In this episode we will address the realities of addiction and trauma. Stacey has a masters degree in pastoral counseling and serves as one of the counselors at the Hope Center in Valparaiso, Indiana. 

You can find out more about Celebrate recovery and find a local meeting at the link below.

https://www.celebraterecovery.com/what-we-offer/find-a-cr-meeting

Here is a link to find more information on the CR meeting in Valparaiso, Indiana.
https://nazarenecollective.church/cr

In this episode we hear from a group of counselors on how mental health and our faith can easily coexist. With an open conversation about their own journey of faith and why they became counselors, you will hear from the heart of John, Janet and Alisha. You can find out more information about some of our counselors at the Hope Center following the link below.

http://nazarenecollective.church/counseling

On this episode we get a better understanding of both depression and anxiety. Not only defining it, but how to come along side  those who walk life with it. 

On this episode Rob Walsh helps us unpack why talking about our mental health and seeking help from a counselor can be a pivotal move in your life.  We also throw in there some thoughts on social media's impact on our mental well being.  

We kick off this series that will be talking about the importance of counseling for both our mental health and faith. Today, we hear from some staff and one our the hope center counselors who has counseling as a part of their life. 

This episode is informative and will probably make you laugh as we laugh together talking about Fam Jam as it celebrates its 20th year. 

We will also preview an upcoming series connected to mental health and faith. 

On this episode Adam and Keith continue the conversation that started in our weekend sermon about Jesus reinstatement of Peter. Follow along in John 21 for this unique dialogue. 

Bible Recap is a powerful tool that many people are discovering at VNC.  In this episode hear why it is so valuable to your spiritual growth and how God is working through it at the Valparaiso campus in 2024.