Deep Light

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. Ryan Rodriguez, LPC, shares her story, struggle, and victory over alcoholism. As a person who has been in the eye of the storm, she walks through both the neuroscience of addiction and practicing the presence of God to find healing for herself and be a resource for others. 

About Our Guest:  

Ryan Sadkin Rodriguez is a Licensed Professional Counselor who grew up in the Park Cities. Ryan has bachelor's degrees in sociology and government from The University of Texas at Austin, a juris doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Northwestern University.

Ryan has experience working with adolescents and adults in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, codependency, and substance abuse. Her holistic approach focuses on cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual health as equally important parts of a single system. Ryan believes that any constellation of difficult experiences and circumstances can be transformed into a joyful, meaningful life.

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:  

Website for Ryan’s practice - https://www.monarchsocietywellness.com  

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. | 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

Verse:

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." -Matthew 6:34

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About Our Guest:

You can listen to the podcast he produces at Filter Optional Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. To contact him, please email [email protected].   

About Our Host:

Resources:

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 Alcoholics Anonymous  

Verses:

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” -Hebrews 10:24-25  

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Verses from the Episode:

“Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.” -Psalm 22:3  

“Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” - Psalms 107:19-21  

“Therefore, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” -Hebrews 7:25  

“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you[f] to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.”  -Colossians 1:9-12

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About the Episode:

Join us for a series on Rest in which we discuss what it means to take time to be still in a world that is so addicted to activity. We are going to talk about how rhythms of rest, stillness, and quiet can be a blessing in our lives.  In this episode, Mark interviews Ed Jarrett and Bob McCamey about their journeys to faith through decades of highs and lows. They discuss the difference between physical rest and spiritual rest, making a practice of rest and peace, and finding prayer as a place to lay things down. Are your prayers primarily centered on informing God or listening to God? Tune in to learn about how we can abide in Him and give yourself the freedom to say no and say yes, the rhythm of life that God is leading you to.

Resources:

Silent Retreats | Park Cities Presbyterian Church (https://pcpc.org/silent-retreats)

"Out of Solitude; Three Meditations on the Christian Life" - Nouwen, Henri

"Prayer" - Hallesby, Ole

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 the Episode: 

Join us for a series on Rest in which we discuss what it means to take time to be still in a world that is so addicted to activity. We are going to talk about how rhythms of rest, stillness, and quiet can be a blessing in our lives.  In this episode, Mark interviews Lauren and Sam Huffines on how to find rest as a married couple and young family.  The trio discusses the importance of a framework around how to decide what to say yes to, the power of community and fellowship in the same stage of life, and finding rest in a culture that challenges us to keep an unsustainable pace. Sometimes, the casualty of such a pace is the marriage and it’s so important to put time in to remember why you got married and why you love each other. Through surrender, we find our foundation in doing things WITH God.   

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.  

Resource:

"Hustling God" by M. Craig Barnes

Verse: 

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” -Romans 12:2  

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About the Episode:

Join us for a series on Rest in which we discuss what it means to take time to be still in a world that is so addicted to activity. We are going to talk about how rhythms of rest, stillness, and quiet can be a blessing in our lives. In this episode, we talk to Mary Springer, Sarah Wood, and Victoria Webster about their experience having gone on a Silent Retreat. We are made to need rest, just as Jesus, being fully man, needed time away to rest and pray as well. This episode explores the power of Christ’s love in His omnipresence, the liveliness of scripture, especially when we are alone with it, and the restoration that comes from prayer and stillness, knowing that He is God.

Resources:

To learn more about Silent Retreats and register for upcoming events, please visit: https://pcpc.org/silent-retreats/ 

A silent retreat is an extended time in which an individual seeks to be alone with the Lord to listen and be transformed by His Word and Spirit. At a specific place for a specific amount of time, a person retreats (stops) from their everyday routine and relationships to meditate (listen) on God’s Holy Word and then do what His Word says (follow). The purpose of a silent retreat is to STOP! LISTEN! FOLLOW! On a retreat, the goal for each participant is to open the Word of God and listen. A Bible and journal are all that is needed to bring. Good things, even music, books, instruments, computers, and cell phones, can also keep us from hearing the voice of God through His Word and Spirit. Each person on a retreat is going to pray and meditate and listen for God’s agenda, not his or her own. As the Lord leads, we are confident that He will make Himself known in a way that will have a profound impact on each participant.

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.

About the Episode:

Join us for a series on Rest in which we discuss what it means to take time to be still in a world that is so addicted to activity. We are going to talk about how rhythms of rest, stillness, and quiet can be a blessing in our lives. In this episode, Mark shares how the act of journaling can slow down our restless minds and help with the inner noise to take the Word of God and let it soak into our hearts. One recommendation is using the acronym of ACTS: adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication to reflect and record. It is so powerful to see God’s faithfulness through the recording of things you have prayed for. When seasons change, there is an opportunity for new rhythms. This Summer may be a great time to try journaling as a way to connect His Word as an anchor for encouragement to face all sorts of trials and as well as record all sorts of victories. “For people who are struggling to calm their mind down or who just like to have a way of looking back and seeing God’s faithfulness, I think [journaling] is a great habit to get into.” -Mark Davis

Reach out to us at [email protected]with any questions or feedback anytime!

About the Guest:

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. Mark is a closet Architect and fountain pen apologist…don’t get him started!

About the Host:

John Paul is the Director of Young Adults. He is married to the lovely Katie Schulze and they have two daughters and a son named Libby, Ellie and JPIII. Come introduce yourself to John Paul on Sunday mornings in the Ambassadors Sunday Morning Community; he would love to meet you and help connect you to PCPC. Contact [email protected]

Resources:

· Beechmore Books

· Rustico Journal

· Peter Pauper Press

· Japanese Book Store: Kinokuniya USA

· Psalm 119 (https://www.esv.org/Psalm+119/)

About the Episode:  

Join us for a series on "rest," in which we discuss what it means to take time to be still in a world that is so addicted to activity. We talk about how rest, stillness, and quiet rhythms can be a blessing in our lives. In this episode, Mark discusses the impact of solitude, silence, and resting with the Lord. So many of us are overcommitted and may be experiencing life moving at a pace that is not sustainable. Tune in to hear how to first get all external distractions out of the way and then tone down the internal ones. Mark shares what a Sabbath can look like, the blessing of meditation, and a formula he uses for prayer: Adoration, Confessions, Thanksgiving, Supplication. We can truly rest in God's Word and let it guide our prayers and days by reading one verse or passage and meditating on it repeatedly. What are the idols of our life, and what are we motivated by? We are encouraged to set time aside to ask the Lord how He wants us to spend our days. If we don't spend time listening to the Lord, we consume the idols, and then they consume us. Every time you say yes to something, you are saying no to something else, so we hope this episode inspires you to say yes to the blessing of quiet time with God.  

About the Guest:  

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.  

About the Host:  

John Paul is the Director of Young Adults. He is married to the lovely Katie Schulze, and they have two daughters and a son named Libby, Ellie and JPIII. Come introduce yourself to John Paul on Sunday mornings in the Ambassadors Sunday Morning Community; he would love to meet you and help connect you to PCPC. Contact [email protected]  

Resources:  

Brendon Manning - "Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging"  

Henri Nouwen - "Here and Now: Living in the Spirit"  

Richard Foster - "Sanctuary of the Soul: Journey into Meditative Prayer"  

Ken Geyer - "Windows of the Soul: Experiencing God in New Ways"  

Mark Davis introduces our special summer series of Deep Light Podcast conversations around the subject of "Rest." These will kick off June 8 and run through July. Be sure to subscribe, like, and share!

About the Episode: 

Join us to hear Jessie Skinner, a licensed professional counselor supervisor and registered play therapist with Sparrow House. Jessie discusses the effects and how to protect your children from the dangers of technology.  Jessie discusses talking to your kids about what they can handle, making good choices, and having open communication with your children. “Sometimes the best teaching moment is just validating where they are and letting them show you that they can figure it out but they just needed their mom and dad who are their safest people in the world to say they are not crazy for feeling sad or feeling left out.” -Jessie Skinner   

About Our Guests: 

An Oklahoma native, Jessie graduated with an honors degree in Human Development and Family Science from Oklahoma State University.  Upon graduation, she moved to Dallas to complete her master’s degree in counseling at the University of North Texas while working full-time in child welfare.  While at North Texas, Jessie received specialized training in play therapy, family systems, and parent coaching.  She is a licensed professional counselor supervisor and registered play therapist.  

Professionally, Jessie brings over 15 years of experience working with adults, children, and families in a variety of settings.  Her experiences include client advocacy at a domestic violence shelter; provided leadership as the program director for school-based programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Stillwater, Oklahoma; identified and directed interventions for children in state care for Dallas County CPS; provided therapy for children and non-offending parents at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center; managed foster and adoptive homes at a Dallas-area child placement agency, and provided in-home therapy for children and families involved in foster care and adoption.  She has completed special training and supervision in play therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  Jessie works with children, adolescents, and adults providing treatment for anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, adoption concerns, identity formation, relational concerns, child and adolescent behavior concerns, parenting, and mood regulation.  She additionally enjoys providing services to the community through facilitating groups and speaking opportunities.   

In her spare time, Jessie can be found enjoying a good patio or traveling the world.  She loves learning about new cultures, finding new adventures, and making memories with those she loves.  Resources: Sparrow House Counseling is led by a passionate team of licensed professional counselors and psychologists who each have a heart to serve and provide both individuals and families with affordable, high-quality care. Our counselors are here to give a hand that you may begin a journey toward healing and restoration in any and every area of your life. Contact us (sparrowhousecounseling.com)  

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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