On this episode of MercyTalk, we are sharing a conversation that Melanie Wise had with Adam and Karissa King on their podcast, “Dear Young Married Couple.” It was a great conversation about how the biblical principles shared in Mercy’s Keys to Freedom study can transform and strengthen a marriage. Whether you’re currently married, want to one day be married, or know people who are married who you could share this episode, we hope this conversation is encouraging (and maybe even a little challenging)!

On this episode of MercyTalk, we finish our Advent series by discussing the themes of hope and joy with Dr. Brooke Keels. As we enter a new year, we want to posture our hearts in such a way that we maintain our mental, emotional, and spiritual health. No matter what 2021 may have held for you, we hope this show encourages you to move into this new year with a renewed sense of hope and joy in the Lord.

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On this episode of MercyTalk, we continue our Advent series by discussing the theme of love with Dr. Brooke Keels. How we understand and walk in the love of God impacts every single aspect of our lives. And ultimately, the Father’s greatest expression of His love for us is the sending of Jesus.

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On this episode of MercyTalk, we begin our Advent series by discussing the theme of peace with Dr. Brooke Keels. During the holiday season, it can be easy to find yourself in a place of anxiety and worry. In this episode, we remind you that peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of God. If we want peace in our lives, God has to rule and reign in our lives.

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On this episode of MercyTalk, we discuss faith and the fulfillment of God’s promises with a very special guest, Arianna Walker, CEO of Mercy UK. Arianna shares her story of starting the Mercy program in the UK and discovering the power of partnering with God’s promises.

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On this episode of MercyTalk, we talk about mental health and the Church with Dr. Brooke Keels and a new guest to MercyTalk, Marshall Gallagher. Marshall is a local pastor and serves as Mercy’s Church Strategy Advisor. Why do conversations around mental health and psychology seem to be so tricky in the Church? Marshall helps us to understand how we got here and what we can do to normalize these conversations.  

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On this episode of MercyTalk, we dive deeper into the steps for finding the right counselor. Professional, licensed counseling combined with Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit are both vitally important on a healing journey. And in this episode, Melanie Wise will interview Dr. Brooke Keels and Kim Brown, the Director of Counseling in our Nashville residential home, to discuss how they integrate these two important things in their counseling work.

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On this episode of MercyTalk, we discuss guilt, shame, and regret with the Executive Director of REBOOT Recovery, Evan Owens. Evan helps us understand the difference between guilt, shame, and regret, including how each can be used for both good and evil in our lives. Most importantly, Evan shares about how to move from the wounds of guilt, shame, and regret into a place of greater healing and wholeness.

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To learn more about Evan and REBOOT Recovery, check out www.rebootrecovery.com/.

On this episode of MercyTalk, we discuss how to navigate blended families with the Executive Director of Mercy Canada, Nicola Bartel. A blended family is a family where at least one parent has children that are not biologically or adoptive related to the other spouse. Either parent, or both, may have children from previous relationships or marriages. As someone who is part of a blended family herself, Nicola shares invaluable wisdom and insight on how to navigate blended family dynamics in a healthy way.

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On this special episode of Mercy Talk, we revisit a conversation with 2015 Mercy graduate Ashley as she shares her story of multiple suicide attempts and her journey to finding healing in Jesus. If you or someone you know is struggling to find a reason to live, then don’t miss this very important episode as we discuss the lies of the enemy and the truth and hope found only in Jesus Christ.