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About the Episode: 

Change is hard for everyone but there are some ways to help direct you with making that change. See how our guests share what they would like to change and discuss ways to make those last. From limiting social media, adding exercise to daily life, wanting to add Scripture into daily life, and more time without the constant noise of the outside, hear what our guests desire to see changed. There will be a follow-up episode to see how our guests are doing with what they want changed.  

About Our Guests:  

Cristin Parker has a passion to help families and individuals thrive.  As a former change management consultant, she learned valuable processes, tools, and techniques to help corporate teams. Having a strategic, futuristic bent and three children to raise, she developed a process to help families called “Your Family Blueprint.”  As a lifelong learner, she became a certified relational wealth advisor and Enneagram coach.  Wanting a corporate team of her own, she is proud to have joined Case Bogart in 2021 and serves families and individuals locally, nationally, and internationally. Currently, she lives in Dallas with her husband, and together they stay intentionally connected with their three young adult children.     

Johnathan Cochran is the PCPC Middle School guy's resident. He graduated from Baylor University and later the Kanakuk Institute graduate seminary program. Johnathan loves the outdoors, spending time with friends, and learning more about Scripture.   

Ross Earley is the PCPC High School resident for freshmen guys. He is a former covenant child of PCPC, graduate of the University of Missouri, and currently attends Reformed Theological Seminary in pursuit of an M. Div for pastorship. Ross loves His Lord, Scripture, stories, and laughter.  

Maggie is the PCPC resident for Middle School girls at PCPC. She was born and raised in Dallas before going to Samford University, where she graduated in 2019. She is a covenant child of PCPC and has delighted in coming full circle and working on staff. She is passionate about students knowing Jesus in a deep and real way that leads to life transformation.   

About Our Host: 

A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel.   Resources: See Cristinparker.com for more about our guest and her services  Gretchenrubin.com for a questionnaire to see which tendency you lean towards: upholder, questioner, obliger, or rebel.  

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**Please note this episode might not be appropriate for children due to the nature of the content.**  

In this episode on sexuality, our guest shares his story about being transgender and gay. Hear how he left all of that to pursue godliness. He shares his story of the ups and downs of his journey, especially as it relates to his faith and grief.  As a counselor, he draws on his own experience to walk alongside those that are same-sex attracted as well as guiding parents who have a family member who is same-sex attracted. The Lord’s pursuit of him led him to find true rest in his loving Heavenly Father despite circumstances.  

About the guest: 

Jim Pocta has been married for 44 years to his wife Linda, is a father to three sons, and a grandfather to five. He is an elder at New St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church and is a therapist at Pocta Counseling where he specializes in working with those who struggle with gender and sexuality issues. He has a particular burden for hurting people and seeks to bring the balm of the Gospel into the shame and trauma they’ve experienced. He can be reached at Pocta Counseling at 469-261-3227  

About the host: 

A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel.  

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About Our Guests:  

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Resources:

"Screwtape Letters" by CS Lewis  

Email us at [email protected] or Call 214-224-2500 

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About the Episode: 

The nature of this topic may not be suitable for children, so please take note of your environment prior to listening out loud!  Join us for a series on sexuality, God’s design and vision for sex for both married couples and single people, and the richness of experiencing oneness with God. Sex is one of God’s special gifts for how we can really know and understand God’s love for us. In this episode, Elliott and Ethan discuss the ministry of PCPC’s Men’s Integrity Group and the intimacy in fellowship that has blessed their lives. Through different struggles within sexuality, hope and healing can be found in the empowerment of sharing your journey with someone who cares and can offer grace.   

About Our Guests: 

Elliott Farris is 29 and the oldest of 7 children. He lives in Richardson with one of his sisters and works as a retail manager. Elliott has attended PCPC for over two years and is involved in the Sunday morning Ambassadors class, as well as the Men’s Integrity Groups.  

Ethan Leong has attended PCPC since 2015 and is involved with Young Adults, High School, and Men's Integrity Groups.  He grew up in St. Louis and moved to Dallas to attend SMU.  Ethan currently works as a mechanical engineer and enjoys cooking, baseball, and going to the Dallas Symphony.  

About Our Host: 

A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel.   

Resources: 

PCPC Men’s Integrity Group: Sign up for one of our Sexual Sanity Groups, which assists men in their journey to experience deepening integrity and healing in areas of sexual brokenness. Weekly group sessions are closed. The program is completed in 15 weeks, and a 15-week commitment is required to participate. The curriculum utilized is "Sexual Sanity for Men" by David White published by Harvest USA. Groups are led and facilitated by previous program graduates and focus on the range of sexual brokenness that crosses all of our lives. Contact:  [email protected]  

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About the Episode: 

The nature of this topic may not be suitable for children so please take note of your environment prior to listening out loud!  Join us for a series on sexuality, God’s design and vision for sex for both married couples and single people, and the richness of experiencing oneness with God. Sex is one of God’s special gifts for how we can really know and understand God’s love for us. In this episode, we hear from Thom Maryon and Pat Hobin about the effects of sexual brokenness, the wounds within a relationship, and seemingly irreparable damage. Yet, there is so much hope to heal, restore, and experience freedom from the depths of shame. Finding the courage to know that we can be ourselves and be loved through the good news of Jesus Christ. You are loved, God has a plan for you, and God wants you to accept yourself where you are in your trial.   

About Our Guests: 

Thom Maryon is a leader in PCPC’s Men's Care Ministry.  For over 35 years, Thom has been involved in mentoring men to develop deeper spiritual lives as well as assisting them in overcoming life-dominating struggles.  Thom is an active member of PCPC, a retired healthcare executive, and currently holds a faculty position in the University of Texas system.  

Pat Hobin is the Director of Counseling & Care at Park Cities Presbyterian Church. Pat was born and raised in Dallas and has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas as well as a Masters in Counseling degree from Colorado Christian University.  Pat and Emily have been married since August 2019 and together they have six adult children and four grandchildren with another on the way.  

About Our Host: 

A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel.

Resources: 

PCPC Men's Integrity Group: Sign up for one of our Sexual Sanity Groups (S3), which assists men in their journey to experience deepening integrity and healing in areas of sexual brokenness. Weekly group sessions are closed. The program is completed in 15 weeks, and a 15-week commitment is required to participate. The curriculum utilized is Sexual Sanity for Men by David White published by Harvest USA. Groups are led and facilitated by previous program graduates and focus on the range of sexual brokenness that crosses all of our lives. Contact:  [email protected] or visit pcpc.org/care

Women's Care Group: "On the Threshold of Hope" (OTH) Support Group is a group for women who are survivors of sexual trauma and desire to work toward healing and transformation. Participants have the opportunity to be heard, cared for, and experience the freedom that comes from being part of a confidential group where their deepest pain is understood. Since mind, body, soul, and relationships are damaged through sexual trauma, the healing of these areas will be at the forefront of all reading and discussions. Most importantly, group members will learn to lean into Christ as the ultimate Redeemer and Healer. Please contact Barb Mullen or Regan Brennan at [email protected] for more information or visit pcpc.org/care.  

Email us at [email protected] or Call 214-224-2500  

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About the Episode: The nature of this topic may not be suitable for children so please take note of your environment prior to listening out loud!

Join us for a series on sexuality, God’s design and vision for sex for both married couples and single people, and the richness of experiencing oneness with God. Sex is one of God’s special gifts for how we can really know and understand God’s love for us. In this episode, Ruth and Stephen Meek discuss intimacy and oneness through the gift of sex and union. As quoted by Dr. Gary Barns, “The Big O of marriage is not Orgasm, it is Oneness.”

About Our Guests: Ruth & Stephen have been married for 37 years, are parents of four, and grandparents of eight.

Stephen was the fifth of nine children raised in a nominally Italian Catholic family that moved to a new city every few years due to his father’s career.  While Stephen had no interest in the things of God, God nonetheless pursued him by using Stephen’s love of books.  The Author of life God breathed spiritual life into Stephen at age 29 when he was reading the Book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 25.  Soon after his conversion, Stephen married his still now love-of-his life Jonnie Ruth McLeod.  His wedding ring is engraved with the words “Hearts knit together in Christ” alluding to Colossians 2:2. Stephen and Ruth had four children who are now adults and have started their own families. Stephen has spent his entire professional career in multifamily real estate, beginning with Marcus & Millichap in Palo Alto, CA, and since 2011 with StreetLights Residential as Senior Vice President of Development.  In his real estate career, Stephen has experienced the honor of working with some of the greatest leaders in the industry and the excitement of taking part early in several newly formed “start-ups” such as The Staubach Company, Columbus Realty Trust, The Apartment Group, Rivendell Development, and StreetLights Residential.  In his personal life, the list includes The Providence Christian School of Texas, The Cambridge School of Dallas, and Park Cities Presbyterian Church which Stephen would affirm all helped him and Ruth raise their children alongside other covenant parents and according to the truth of God’s Word.

Ruth is the founder of Redeeming Messages, a teaching/speaking ministry for Christian women in which her most requested topic is, Redeeming Shulamite, a message encouraging wives to elevate-not relegate-their marriage beds. To enhance her understanding of human sexuality, Ruth took a series of courses at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) on the subject. While a student there, Ruth became a part of The Institute for Sexual Wholeness (ISW) from which she earned the title, Sexual Educator. This credential qualifies Ruth to teach a series of spiritual, Sex Ed courses. The mission of ISW is To Create a Sexually Healthy Church. This has become Ruth’s mission as well. Two quotes drive Ruth’s desire to help break the church’s code of silence about sex: “Sex is private not secret.” -Douglas Wilson and “God will hold us accountable for every permissible pleasure we ignore.” -The Talmud

About Our Host:A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel.

Resources:  Email us at [email protected] or Call 214-224-2500

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About the Episode: 

Join us for a series on sexuality, God’s design and vision for sex for both married couples and single people, and the richness of experiencing oneness with God. Sex is one of God’s special gifts for how we can really know and understand God’s love for us. This episode provides an opportunity to hear from Dr. Gary Barnes, a psychologist, ordained minister, and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary about sacred sexuality, spiritual warfare around God’s gift of sex, and the fig leaves we metaphorically cover ourselves with today. When it comes to sex, that’s where we are most bare naked, and self-protection becomes a very powerful negative response. Oftentimes, we try to make sex accomplish things that God didn’t have in mind for sex and try to meet legitimate needs that are not sexual, sexually.   

About Our Guest: 

Dr. Barnes is an ordained minister and a licensed psychologist who specializes in marriage and family research, counseling, and training. After graduating from DTS, he served as an assistant pastor for seven years. While in the New York area, he was a research project coordinator at NYU Medical Center’s Family Studies Clinic and later completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship through Parkland Hospital (Dallas) and the Child Guidance Clinics of Dallas and Texoma. His great celebrations of life are his wife, four adult kids plus three more by marriage, ten grandkids, and bicycle racing.  

About Our Host:

A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel.   

Resources: 

Sexual Wholeness Resources is a publisher of media designed to assist in discovering God’s truth about sexuality - https://sexualwholenessresources.com/ 

Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World (Glahn, Sandra L., Barnes, C. Gary)  

Email us at [email protected] or Call 214-224-2500  

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About the Episode: 

Join us for a series on addiction to alcohol and other drugs, where we will discuss the loss of choice and the shame-based disease that is addiction. George Thompson shares his story of alcoholism in a search of the continual effect. George courageously talks about the control that the substance had on his body, the treatment process and withdrawals, and ultimate recovery and healing. With gratitude and faith, we are blessed by George’s miraculous story of rescue.   

About Our Guest: 

George Thompson was born and raised in the Park Cities. He grew up in the church and graduated from Highland Park in 2007. George went to Texas Tech University, before graduating from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2019. God has blessed him with an amazing story of His Grace. It is because of Jesus Christ and His divine intervention in George’s life, that he can have and continue to pursue a professional career in Commercial Real Estate and use his story of rescue to draw others closer to Him!!   

About Our Host: 

A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel.   

Resources: 

La Hacienda: An Addiction Treatment Center For Mind, Body, and Spirit. https://www.lahacienda.com   

Gaston House is an all-male sober living community whose primary goal is to help young adult men achieve long-term sobriety. They see addiction as a chronic, progressive, incurable illness that affects all aspects of the individual's life. By way of working on a solid program of recovery, coupled with the accountability of a sober community as well as individual and group therapy, they believe that Gaston House provides young men the best opportunity to achieve their goals. https://www.transitionalhousing.org/li/tx_75205_gaston-house-transitional-living   

Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship and the Wounds We Carry by Mike Wilkerson https://www.amazon.com/Redemption-Freed-Jesus-Worship-Wounds/dp/143352077X   

Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Trust-Ragamuffins-Path-God/dp/0062517767   

12 Steps:https://www.aa.org/the-twelve-steps   

Alcoholics Anonymous: Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. | Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org)  

The Big Book: Alcoholics Anonymous, Fourth Edition: The official "Big Book" from Alcoholic Anonymous

Email us at [email protected] or Call 214-224-2500  

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About the Episode: 

Join us for a series on addiction to alcohol and other drugs, where we will discuss the loss of choice and the shame-based disease that is addiction. Steve and Marsha Williamson share their stories as parents of a child who struggled with addiction and mental illness. They share how the two diseases both work together and are progressive. The wake of destruction for a family is large. However, God has a plan and is sovereign, and there is an ultimate hope of being with our loved ones again completely healed in Heaven.  

About Our Guest: 

Steve and Marsha Williamson are founding members of Park Cities Presbyterian Church. Steve is a Shepherding Elder, is a member of the Worship Committee, is active in the music ministry of our church, and serves as Managing Director for Transwestern in the commercial real estate business in DFW. Marsha served as the very first Coordinator of Ministries and Operations at PCPC, founded Stoar Consulting to serve non-profits, and currently serves as CEO of Dallas 24 Hour Club. Dallas 24 provides transitional living, support services, and essential life skills for homeless alcoholics and addicts, so they can embrace long-term sobriety and become self-supporting and contributing members of the community.   

Steve and Marsha’s oldest son, Scott, suffered from mental health and addiction issues from an early age. He passed away four years ago. They felt tremendous support from their children, Marsha’s brother, Pat Hobin, many PCPC friends and the pastoral staff, as well as Al-Anon and Marsha’s Sponsor. They would encourage anyone with a loved one suffering from addiction to embrace Al-Anon which teaches you how to deal with your loved one and also make changes in your own life! Steve and Marsha’s other two sons (Logan and Kirk) married sisters from New Orleans (Amanda and Allyson), and the four of them now live in Dallas with their children Emma Grace (12), Kyle (8), and Elliott (1 ½). We are very thankful for this precious family who the Lord is using to help heal our wounded hearts.  

About Our Host: 

A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel.   

Resources: 

Dallas 24 Hour Club provides transitional living, support services, and essential life skills for homeless alcoholics and addicts, so they can embrace long-term sobriety and become contributing and self-supporting members of the community. Each year, they help over 600 people off the streets, find employment, and learn to live a sober life. https://www.dallas24hourclub.org/  

Alcoholics Anonymous: Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. | Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org)  

The Big Book: Alcoholics Anonymous, Fourth Edition: The official "Big Book" from Alcoholic Anonymous - Kindle edition by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.  

Al-Anon- https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/  

Email us at [email protected] or call 214-224-2500  

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About the Episode:

Join us for a series on addiction to alcohol and other drugs where we will discuss the loss of choice and the shame-based disease that is addiction. Gil and Lynn Sheehan share their story of addiction, healing, and hope in their family. 

About Our Guests:

Gil and Lynn have been married for 39 years and have 3 married sons, 2 grandchildren, and 2 on the way.  They live in Dallas and are members of Park Cities Presbyterian Church.

Gil is the President of Barrington Gifts, and Lynn is a Counselor with The Men of Nehemiah and runs the Family Program. 

After dealing with addiction in their family, they now have a passion to share their hope, strength, and freedom with others who are facing this same issue.  God redeems what He allows, and they are thankful for what God has done in the midst of the dark valley He walked them through.

About Our Host:  

A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. 

Resources: 

Celebrate Recovery - https://celebraterecovery.com/crgroups 

Primary Purpose Group of Dallas - https://ppgaadallas.org

Stop Loving Your Kids To Death: Breaking the Destructive Cycle of Enablement in Addiction from a Biblical Perspective

Find a Twelve Step Group: 12 Step Meetings and Anonymous Groups – https://12stepnationalmeetings.com

Alcoholics Anonymous: Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. | Alcoholics Anonymous https://aa.com

The Big Book: Alcoholics Anonymous, Fourth Edition: The official "Big Book" from Alcoholics Anonymous

Email us at [email protected] or Call 214-224-2500

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