Inefficiency Podcast

Dr. Allender earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University.  In 1997, Dan and a cadre of others founded The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, in order to train therapists, pastors, artists, and leaders to more effectively serve in the context of the 21st century. Dan served as President of The Seattle School from 2002-2009.

Dr. Dan Allender has pioneered a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy over the past 30 years. Central to Dr. Allender’s theory and approach are the categories of Faith, Hope and Love, and their converses betrayal, ambivalence, and powerlessness. Through identifying and engaging these categories in one’s personal narrative, healing and transformation can occur by bridging the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse that mark so many.

Dan continues to serve as Professor of Counseling Psychology at The Seattle School. He travels and speaks extensively to present his unique perspective on sexual abuse recovery, love and forgiveness, intimacy and marriage, worship, and other related topics. Dan is the author of The Wounded Heart, The Healing Path, To Be Told, and God Loves Sex, and he has co-authored several books with Dr. Tremper Longman, including Intimate Allies, The Cry of the Soul, Bold Love, and Bold Purpose.

Dr. Allender earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University.  In 1997, Dan and a cadre of others founded The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, in order to train therapists, pastors, artists, and leaders to more effectively serve in the context of the 21st century. Dan served as President of The Seattle School from 2002-2009.

Dr. Dan Allender has pioneered a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy over the past 30 years. Central to Dr. Allender’s theory and approach are the categories of Faith, Hope and Love, and their converses betrayal, ambivalence, and powerlessness. Through identifying and engaging these categories in one’s personal narrative, healing and transformation can occur by bridging the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse that mark so many.

Dan continues to serve as Professor of Counseling Psychology at The Seattle School. He travels and speaks extensively to present his unique perspective on sexual abuse recovery, love and forgiveness, intimacy and marriage, worship, and other related topics. Dan is the author of The Wounded Heart, The Healing Path, To Be Told, and God Loves Sex, and he has co-authored several books with Dr. Tremper Longman, including Intimate Allies, The Cry of the Soul, Bold Love, and Bold Purpose.

Josh Morris is a Staff Chaplain in pediatrics at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children's Hospital in Long Beach, CA.  He is also an Army Reserve Chaplain who recently returned from an 8 month deployment to Afghanistan.  He is also a PhD student at Claremont School of Theology studying Practical Theology and Spiritual Care and Counseling. 

Twitter: @joshtmo

ZACHARY MOON IS A COMMISSIONED MILITARY CHAPLAIN WHO PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS A CHAPLAIN IN THE VA HOSPITAL SYSTEM AND WITH COMBAT VETERANS IN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. HE RECEIVED HIS MASTERS OF DIVINITY FROM CHICAGO THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AND IS CURRENTLY A PHD CANDIDATE AT ILIFF SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY. HE LIVES WITH HIS WIFE AND HIS TWO ENTHUSIASTIC TODDLERS IN DENVER, COLORADO.

Sam Song is a photographer, explorer and creator who lives in Orange Country, California.  He created Yellow Ventures to help create a beautiful future today.  Sam is a creative with 10 years experience as a pastor at New Song Church in the Los Angeles area before launching out on his own. Sam is a leader in regard to curiosity, creativity and helping helpers.

website: www.yellow.ventures.com

instagram: yellow.ventures

The Discussion Dinner Club is an Austin based group that seeks to expand understanding and empathy. They meet regularly to connect and grow in ways they might not in normal circumstances.  I was invited to host their first dinner of 2016 and the topic was inefficient love.  

The first year of Inefficiency Podcast is in the books!  This episode is a celebration of some memorable moments from the show.  Topics range from creativity to grief to spirituality. Enjoy!

Jeremy Ezell is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with a private practice in Austin, Texas. He is pursuing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. At his heart, he is a writer, feeler and educator.  He works from a psychodynamic psychotherapy approach with influences in object relations and existentialism. He enjoys the blues, bikes and his family. 

www.austinpsychotherapycenter.com

Matthias Roberts is a writer, speaker and student at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. He is working on two master's degrees: one in Theology and Culture and the other in Counseling Psychology.  By trade, Matthias is a graphic designer and photographer.  As a gay Christian with a passion to communicate and unite, Matthias advocates for change in how faith communities engage with LGBT people.

My name is Matthias. I’m a writer and speaker advocating for change in how faith communities engage with LGBT people.

Twitter: @matthiasroberts          Instagram: matthiasroberts        Youtube:  /matthiasroberts

Julianna Zobrist is an independent Christian music artist with an album releasing May 6, 2016.  She is married to professional baseball player Ben Zobrist and they have three children.  Together they were a part of a historic run with the Kansas City Royals in 2015 and we sat down to talk about that magical window of time and how they deal with transition and stay grounded.  

Dr. Sarah Syed is a pyschologist at the Khalil Center near Chicago, Illinois.  She completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Purdue University. Her master’s degree is in clinical psychology was obtained from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University and her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Texas School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Syed has a broad range of experience working within the field of psychology including diagnostic and vocational testing, career counseling, domestic violence, addictions, family and couples therapy, depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment, grief/loss, school concerns, lifespan adjustment, and community mental health. Her pre-doctoral experiences include neuropsychology testing, children, family, and couples counseling and inpatient psychiatric care of adults with moderate to severe psychiatric issues.