Welcome back to Mercy Talk! This week as we revisit a conversation between our Senior Director of Outreach, Melanie Wise, and Laura Ryder (one of our UK staff back in 2015). Laura shares her personal experience of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and the lessons she learned about journeying with the Lord and trusting His ways. They will also talk about the connection between physical challenges and spiritual growth as well as the importance of celebrating all of the steps on the way to the breakthrough. Listen and be encouraged!

Hey everyone and welcome back to another episode of Mercy Talk! Today, we’re revisiting a conversation between Jen Otero and Melanie Wise as they walk through the how of overcoming rejection. They’ll also discuss the importance of identifying rejection at the root level and the branches that it can create as well as practical steps to forgiveness and renewing the mind. If you want to find out more about the HOW of overcoming fear, then check out the full series from March of 2018!

Welcome back to another episode of Mercy Talk! In today’s discussion with Rachael Thomas and Dr. Brook Keels, we revisit a topic that has oftentimes been misunderstood in the church. This is a forum in which to ask ourselves, “How can we be motivated to better respond from a place of love?” (1 Peter 4:8). Join us today as we discuss the way the church has traditionally approached mental health, common misunderstandings of mental health terms, and how we can better serve those asking for mental health help.

Hey Mercy Talk friends! In today’s “Best of Mercy Talk” episode, our Senior Director of Outreach, Melanie Wise, and Jen Otero jump into a conversation all about preventing compassion fatigue. They’ll lay the foundation for what “safeguarding oneself” even means and dispel some of the myths that keep us from establishing healthy boundaries. Tune in!

Welcome back to another episode of Mercy Talk! On this episode of “The Best of Mercy Talk”, join hosts Jen Otero and Melanie Wise as they unpack HOW to overcome fear! They also discuss generational patterns, power in taking responsibility, and how our thoughts, words, and actions are big factors in overcoming what we’ve been running from. Don’t miss this incredibly practical episode!

This summer, we’re walking through some of our favorite Mercy Talk episodes and today, we’re sharing a conversation from Melanie Wise and Jen Otero as they discuss anger at God. They also remind us of the truth that God is not disappointed in our anger towards Him and how to face those emotions so we don’t stay there. Be encouraged today…don’t miss it!

Hey everyone and welcome to another MercyTalk! Today we’re revisiting a conversation we had with Jen Barnett, Executive Director of Freedom Prayer, about what it means to hear from and connect with the Father. While we may be familiar with the importance of growing in our prayer lives, somehow there can still be fear and uncertainty surrounding hearing the voice of the Lord.  Jen dives into some of the most common roadblocks she’s seen as a Freedom Prayer facilitator for people being able to connect with God. Some of these include pride, ungodly beliefs, unconfessed sin and unforgiveness.  Even previous relationships with earthly Fathers, mothers and siblings can all play a role in the way we perceive the Lord’s heart and intentions towards us. Also, in this episode…

Hey everyone and welcome to another Mercy Talk! Today we’re revisiting a conversation between Brooke Keels and Rachael Thomas as they discuss the importance of community when it comes to battling shame. They’ll also discuss living vulnerably with others, the practice of disregarding shame, and why modeling vulnerability within our communities matters! Don’t miss this incredibly encouraging episode!

In today’s episode of Mercy Talk, we’ll revisit a conversation between Melanie Wise and Jen Otero as they discuss safeguarding yourself through self-care. They’ll also break down what self-care actually is and the lies that prevent us from implementing it into our daily lives. Feeling weary and worn? Take a few minutes to listen to this episode today!

Hey everyone and welcome back to another episode of Mercy Talk! Over the summer, we’ll continue to revisit and share some of our favorite episodes from Mercy Talk with you! On today’s episode, we revisit a conversation between Jen Otero and Dr. Brooke Keels as they discuss parental boundaries and how to set them with your children. They’ll also talk about why children need boundaries and the qualities they possess when they have them! Don’t miss this incredibly practical episode today!