Created for Connection

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: [email protected]. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it.

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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 Interest Form

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:

- Alpha Course

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: [email protected]. 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 Interest Form

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

Amazon.com: The Treasure Tree: Helping Kids Understand Their Personality: 9780849958496: Trent, John: Books

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:

- Alpha Course

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: [email protected]. 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 Interest Form

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:

- Alpha Course

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: [email protected]. 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 Interest Form

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:

- Alpha Course

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: [email protected]. 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 Interest Form

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

National Alliance for Children’s Grief- resource library, can search by age, type of loss

Sesame Street Resources- videos, articles, printables, activities

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:

- Alpha Course

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: [email protected]. 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 Interest Form

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:

- Alpha Course

In this episode, we interview Dr. Trent Langhofer. Trent is a professor, counseling clinical director, and pastor in Colorado Springs, CO. Trent shares his powerful story of drug addiction and being found by God, and how this has shaped his life ever since. We discuss helpful ways to connect with those stuck in addiction and about steps to take when we feel trapped ourselves. Trent describes the two transformational forces of love and pain, as well as steps we can take when stuck in comfort and mediocrity. Check out Trent's book recommendations under Resources below.

Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: [email protected]. 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 Interest Form

WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook

Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official

Mentions & Resources

Resources

(You can find all of the following book recommendation from Trent at www.amazon.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:

- Alpha Course

In this episode, we interview Jill Shelby, NextGen minister at The Hills Church. Jill shares her story of going to the mission field and returning to the States, and how God has been graciously removing idols from her life along the way. Jill invites us into the process of letting go of our idols to find a better Love. She also describes how our approach to life in God is more about a receptive posture, rather than a new set of practices. When we let God tear down our idols and we open our hands to receive from Him, remarkable things will happen! Check out book recommendations from Jill in our Resources section.

Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: [email protected]. 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 Interest Form

WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook

Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official

Mentions & Resources

Resources

(You can find all of the following book recommendation from Jill at www.amazon.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:

- Alpha Course

Back by popular demand...

The road to connection involves finding the truth about who each of us is. There are all sorts of tools out there that help identify our personalities, but how can these be useful in the sanctifying work of God in our lives? In this episode, Paul resumes the conversation with Dr. Shannon Raikes and Enneagram Coach, Stacie Joiner, to learn from their experience working with the Enneagram and inner healing prayer. We hope you feel invited into greater self-exploration, which we believe will give you more grace with yourself and others. Ultimately, as we listen to the Lord about who we are, we move from isolation to greater connection. 

To connect with Stacie Joiner on the Enneagram: find her on Instagram:

- https://www.instagram.com/enneahealing/

To connect with Dr. Shannon Raikes, email her at: [email protected]

Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: [email protected]. 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 Interest Form

WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook

Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official

Mentions & Resources

Resources

- The Lord of the Rings characters by Enneagram #

- The Steps to Freedom in Christ by Neil T. Anderson

- Your Enneagram Coach | Free Enneagram Test, Courses, & Coaching - For a gospel centered presentation of the types. 

- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World: Comer, John Mark, Ortberg, John: 9780525653097: Amazon.com: Books - Pursuing emotional & spiritual health in a world that doesn't want you to practice being present.

- I Will Give You Rest, by Edward Kurath - A guide to inner healing.

I Will Give You Rest Devotional Version - Kindle edition by Kurath, Edward, Carter, Jamie. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

- The BēMA podcast season 1 with Marty Solomon (he teaches why Shabbat is so important to God and for our sanctification). 

- For enneagram typing: https://integrative9.com/Enneagram/ (goes deeper into subtypes) & https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ (a detailed description of each type)

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:

- Alpha Course

In this episode, Kevin and Paul continue their conversation about barriers to our connection with God. They discuss common approaches to God that they believe are inadequate in and of themselves. Use the email address below to contact us with any questions, comments, or requests for episode topics to cover.

*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

Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: [email protected]. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it.

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 Interest Form

WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook

Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official

Mentions & Resources

Resources

- Hunting Magic Eels by Richard Beck: Hunting Magic Eels: Recovering an Enchanted Faith in a Skeptical Age: Beck, Richard: 9781506464657: Amazon.com: Books

This is a helpful book in exploring how our attention and our theology effect the way we connect with and see God in the world. It's also a great book if you've found yourself deconstructing the faith of your youth.

- The Bible Project: What the Bible’s Authors Took for Granted – Paradigm E10 Podcast | BibleProject™

Not only is this podcast incredibly helpful in general, but this particular episode helps us understand how the Biblical authors had a sacramental view of reality.

- Take a listen to Draw Near & Pieces by Bethel Music as you consider your approach to God: 

Draw Near (LIVE) - Jeremy Riddle | The Loft Sessions - YouTube

Pieces (Official Lyric Video) - Steffany Gretzinger | Have It All - YouTube

Check it out!

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:

- Alpha Course