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July 23, 2020274 | Living as Christians in a Post Christian World
On this episode of Mercy Talk, we’re excited to continue our discussion on missional hospitality
and explore the claim that at times, it can feel like Christians are victims in a post Christian
world. While many of us may experience uncomfortable conversations and disagreements with
those who don’t believe in Jesus, this subconscious victim mentality tends to promote more fear
rather than kindness when it comes to loving our neighbors well. This is a topic author and
speaker Rosario Butterfield discusses in her book, The Gospel Comes with a Housekey and
we’re thrilled to be able to utilize this resource over these next few weeks! Also, in this
episode…
Practical ways to show dignity to others (even if you don’t agree/approve)
Why a victim mentality does more harm than good
Investing in people for the long haul
32 min
July 16, 2020273 | Love of the Stranger…A Closer look at Missional Hospitality
This month on Mercy Talk, we are excited to talk about missional hospitality and what it means
to reach those around us for Christ. In a post- Christian world, it can be easy to succumb to a
“victim” mentality and believe the lie that The Great Commission is just too hard to live out. But
what if reaching others for Christ was less about formal programming and more about
authentically loving those in our everyday lives? This is a topic author and speaker Rosario
Butterfield discusses in her book, The Gospel Comes with a House-key and we’re thrilled to be
able to utilize this resource over these next three weeks! Also, in this episode…
Why hospitality and The Great Commission go hand in hand
The mission field in our own community
Why we cannot make “projects” out of people
31 min
July 09, 2020272 | Seeking Help Before You Hit Rock Bottom
Why taking a break before, during, or after college (or any other season of life) can help you thrive rather than just survive!
Making the decision to get help can be overwhelming, but what if you made that choice today, rather than waiting until the issues you are facing become compounded? Whether you are a high school student, college student, parent, or mentor, this podcast is for you! On today’s episode of Mercy Talk, we sit down to discuss an important season of life that often feels too monumental to interrupt…before, during, and after college. Join us as we look at the importance of investing in our personal healing, no matter the urgency of the season we find ourselves in. Also in this episode…
Natural reactions to stress vs. impaired/unhealthy reactions to stress
How to talk to your loved one about pausing to get the help they need
The lifelong impact your freedom will have on you and your family
After the episode, read our Mercy Blog “Why I Took Time Off From College” from 2016 Mercy Graduate Jordan!
41 min
July 02, 2020271 | Finding Purpose in the Problem: a Conversation with Melanie Wise
It’s hard to believe that we’ve entered into summer and that the year is half over! As we move
forward this year with Mercy Talk, we want to continue do our best to offer practical,
encouraging conversations around real issues while being intentional to point others to the hope
and freedom that can only be found in Jesus Christ! So, this month, we’re going to take some
time to hear from our Outreach Team members, about what it’s looked like for them to thrive
rather than just survive in the midst of the “new normal”. Today, we’ll hear from our Executive
director of Outreach, Melanie Wise! Also, in this episode…
Practical steps to combating the lies regarding your freedom in Christ!
Why old behaviors resurfacing, do not erase the faithfulness of God in you life!
Clinging to the promises of God in the midst of the unknown
35 min
June 25, 2020270 | Processing with Jesus
In the midst of a broken world, the sorrow, grief, and pain we experience can at times, feel
overwhelming. As we revisit the topic of processing our emotions with the Lord, we’ll dive into a
practical conversation surrounding the gift our emotions can lead us to (especially in our current
day context).
Also, in this episode…
The importance of taking the time to be still and process hard things with Jesus
Giving others permission to share their feelings, without pressure to feel the way we do
The practice of being vulnerable with others and how it can influence our processing (for
good!)
34 min
June 18, 2020269 | Come to the table: A Discussion on Racial Injustice with Pastors Jerome and Lisa Lewis of Seeds of Greatness Bible Church
If you’ve been following us here on Mercy Talk, then you know we’ve been taking the last few weeks to intentionally pray, listen, and reflect in this conversation on racial injustice. Last week, we were honored to share a panel discussion from Seeds of Greatness Bible Church in New Castle, DE with pastors Jerome and Lisa Lewis. This week, we are incredibly grateful to have both pastor Jerome and Lisa Lewis join us over zoom as we continue this conversation on racial injustice and how we can better learn in this area.
So, pull up a chair, come to the table and let’s listen as they share their hearts with us today.
Also, in this episode…
The importance of empathy in processing anger and hurt with others
Listening from a posture of humility
Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable and not giving way to fear
1 hr 1 min
June 11, 2020 268 | Listening and Learning…A Discussion Panel on Racial Injustice by Seeds of Greatness Bible Church
Last week on Mercy Talk, we took some time to intentionally pause and pray – pray for healing, pray for compassion, pray for understanding, and pray for God-breathed reconciliation in our country. This week, we are also taking some time to intentionally pause and listen – listen to both one another and to God.
Seeds of Greatness Bible Church in New Castle DE, gathered together for a conversation around the topic of racial injustice. Today, we will hear stories about what it’s like growing up as a bi-racial kid in America, being racially profiled as an African American and the effects of white privilege on others. While this topic can be uncomfortable, we encourage you to ask the Holy Spirit to give you an open heart and the courage to not shy away from these critical conversations.
Also, we’d love to encourage you to follow Mercy on social media as we will be pointing you towards some organizations and people whom we know and believe have resources that will be helpful and thought-provoking in this conversation. You can find us on Instagram and Facebook and Twitter at MERCY MULTIPLIED. We love you, and we are so grateful to be on this journey with you.
1 hr 25 min
June 04, 2020 267 | The Show Must Be Paused
Choosing to pause.
We pray that you will join us.
3 min
May 28, 2020266 | Ways Growing in your EQ Can affect your Mental Health
On this last episode for Mental Health Awareness month, we’re so excited to jump into a conversation around the connection between our mental health and emotional intelligence. While it may appear to be all too “touchy-feely” in the discussion surrounding mental health, many studies, psychologists, and counselors have come to say otherwise. In this episode, we break down a bit of what emotional intelligence is and why it matters to our mental health journey.
If you’ve been able to join us at all, then you know that we’ve taken this whole
month to cover a topic very near and dear to our hearts and that is mental health. We’ve talked
about several things from stigmas to childhood wounds and even the role our spiritual lives play
in mental health. Today, we wanted to wrap up the conversation on mental health by tying in
some pretty interesting finds in the emotional intelligence world. With all the talk on emotional health as of late, let’s break down just a bit of what emotional intelligence (or EQ) is and why it matters. Even as we were
preparing for this podcast, we were dumbfounded at just how important emotional intelligence is
to our mental health and how we operate in the world!
Also, in this episode…
The importance of counseling, feedback and reaching out for help
Why our relational health/success depends on our willingness to know ourselves and God better
Our response during stress and what we can do to better prepare ourselves
26 min
May 21, 2020265 | Childhood Wounds, Forgiveness and the Way we Respond in Crisis
May is “Mental Health Awareness Month” so we’re taking this month to have a conversation around a topic that we care very deeply about here at Mercy. This week, we wanted to dive a bit deeper and talk about where some of our mental health struggles originated from and how they affect the way we respond in crisis (even in the current crisis we find ourselves in). By this, we mean we’re going all the way back to our family of origin and looking at our parents, childhood and even the wounds that occurred there.
Also, in this episode…
The role forgiveness plays in our mental health journey
How wounds left unattended, can affect those we love most
Recognizing our tendencies in managing the behavior of others (especially our parents)
28 min

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MercyTalk is a podcast presented by Mercy Multiplied that seeks to provide listeners with practical principles for growing in mental, emotional, and spiritual health.