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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.

Also, in this episode…

• Dating after the end of a marriage
• Grieving the loss of a marriage while also making space for something new
• Establishing healthy boundaries and dynamics between children and stepparents

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.

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 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!

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!