Hey Mercy Talk listeners! In this week’s episode of MercyTalk, we’re going to be moving into the first of the seven keys to freedom and this one is really what we would call the “master key”. We’re talking about Committing and Connecting to Christ! It’s so easy for us to become distracted with whether or not we look like we have it all together, but Jesus invites us to view freedom and wholeness from a different perspective -  as an inside job that starts at the root level of our lives. Join us today as we consider what it means to be free from the inside out!  

Hey all! We’re so excited you’ve joined us for another episode of Mercy Talk! We are so thrilled to announce that in just a few short few weeks, we are going to be releasing our updated edition of Keys to Freedom that we’ve been working on for one full year! In today’s episode, we want to give you a preview of what you can expect (updated leader guide, TONS of training videos and KTF video teaching series), as well as set the stage with the foundational principles that help bring so much clarity to the teachings in Keys to Freedom ! Join us as we walk through this study over the next few weeks and share how the Lord has been moving in new ways! 

This week on Mercy Talk, in honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we wanted to discuss the important topic of eating disorders and how we can better serve those who are struggling. If you’ve been around Mercy for a while, you know we are BIG believers in addressing the root of the problem rather than just the visible behaviors of a life controlling issue. Join us today as we re-visit this very important conversation with Brooke, Melanie and Rachael! Also, in this episode… 

• The importance of inner healing rather than just managing behavior 
• Helpful ways to start hard conversations with those who are struggling 
• Mistaken beliefs surrounding eating disorders  

On this very important episode of Mercy Talk, we wanted to take some time to shed light on what can often be a misunderstood topic: self-injury/harm. We want to encourage you that this episode is meant to be a resource in your journey in helping others, but it is by no means exhaustive. March 1st is “National Self-Injury Awareness Day,” so, we wanted to spend some time talking about this issue that can feel very complex, as well as some ways you can better love and support those around you who are struggling with self-harm.  Also, in this episode… 

• The importance of not projecting our own discomforts/fears on those who are sharing their struggles with us 
• Questions to ask if we’re concerned someone is self-harming 
• Owning our unique role in helping others and referring them when we need to 
• For more information on how you can support someone who is dealing with a life controlling issue, please click on the free resource below: 

https://mercymultiplied.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ForParentsandOthers-1.pdf 

We’re so glad you’ve joined us for another episode of Mercy Talk! This week, we are pumped to continue diving into the topic of relationships and a book by one of our favorite authors, Dr. John Townsend, called People Fuel. While most of us know that relationships are critical to being a healthy and whole human, most of us are unaware of the fact that we need specific types of relationship in order to have longevity in helping others and growing in our calling. In other words, output is not the same as input when it comes to relationships and we must be re-filled ourselves in order to prevent burnout. Join us today as we talk about the types of people we need to seek out for our “inner circle” and how they re-fuel us in God designed ways we may have never thought about! Also, in this episode… 

• The need for grace and honesty in the relationships that refuel us 
• Practical ways to seek out these key people  
• How shame tries to discourage us in reaching out for help 

We’re so glad you’ve joined us for another episode of Mercy Talk! For the next 2 weeks, we are pumped to dive into a topic that has been spearheaded by one of our favorite authors, Dr. John Townsend and his book, People Fuel! While most of us know that relationships are critical to being a healthy and whole human, most of us are unaware of the fact that we need specific types of relationship in order to have longevity in helping others and growing in our calling. In other words, output is not the same as input when it comes to relationships and we must be re-filled ourselves in order to prevent burnout. Join us today as we talk about the necessity of relationships and how they re-fuel us in God designed ways we may have never thought about! Also, in this episode… 

• Why you cannot have relationships that truly re-fuel you without vulnerability 
• The importance of practicing what we preach to others  
• Why we need relationships that consist of more than our family and spouse 

If you’ve been around Mercy for a while, then you know we’re huge fans of all things practical…especially when it comes to our relationship with the Lord. If you’re new to Mercy then you’re about to find out just how practical because we’re jumping into a 2-part series called “Steps to Intimacy with God”! While our culture has trained us to think that intimacy is sex, that’s not where we’re headed. The definition of the word is actually “close familiarity or friendship,” and that’s exactly what we’re talking about: CLOSENESS with God or a FRIENDSHIP with God. We wanted to take a deeper look at what leads to the familiarity and closeness we long for in a relationship with the Lord. Today, we’ll dive into the second part of this conversation and cover steps 3-5 that you can implement in your own walk with God! Also, in this episode… 

• Trusting the personhood and promises of God in the face of disappointment  
• Learning to see ourselves the same way God sees us 
• Being vulnerable and honest with the One who made us 

If you’ve been around Mercy for a while, then you know we’re huge fans of all things practical…especially when it comes to our relationship with the Lord. If you’re new to Mercy then you’re about to find out just how practical because we’re jumping into a 2-part series called “Steps to Intimacy with God”! While our culture has trained us to think that intimacy is sex, that’s not where we’re headed. The definition of the word is actually “close familiarity or friendship,” and that’s exactly what we’re talking about: CLOSENESS with God or a FRIENDSHIP with God. We wanted to take a deeper look at what leads to the familiarity and closeness we long for in a relationship with the Lord. Join us today as we discuss tangible steps you can implement in your own walk with God! Also, in this episode… 

• The importance of identifying what first attracted us to the Lord 
• Identifying the voice of the Lord and how He speaks to us 
• Discipleship and the significance of developing a relationship with the personhood of God

As we begin a new year, we wanted to take some time to hear from our Founder and President, Nancy Alcorn. On the heels of 2020, the Lord has continued to prove faithful and provide for Mercy in the midst of the unknown. Today, we wanted to sit down and talk with Nancy about some of the most surprising ways God has moved in this past year and the vision for where Mercy is headed in 2021. We hope you’re encouraged as you join us for today’s podcast!  

It’s no secret that with all that’s happened over this past year, there’s a very real emotional and mental health crisis around the world. At the beginning of a new year, we simply cannot continue to grit our teeth and try to power through life. We have to take a good look at our physical, mental, and emotional health and come up with some INTENTIONAL plans for staying healthy and whole in this season. On today’s episode, we’ll dive into 5 questions to help you do that very thing as you head into this new year. Also, in this episode. 

• In what areas of life do you need to ask for help/support? 
• How renewing the mind is an active concept 
• What it could look like to make room for habits that support your physical health