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 

Hey Mercy Talk Fam! Before we finish out the crazy year that’s been, we wanted to take a few moments to share how God has been encouraging us and how we’ve been praying for you! We know so many of us have walked different roads in 2020 and it’s tempting to look ahead and expect the new year to bring a complete change of circumstance. But how can we trust God right where we are, no matter what the future may hold? Join us today for this very personal episode as we share from our hearts what the Lord is teaching us.

Conflict can certainly take on many uncomfortable scenarios. But if we can take a closer look at our expectations in conflict, it can really reframe the way we approach and respond to others (even in the most difficult of circumstances). Our expectation for specific desired outcomes in conflict can often become more important than the love we have for the other person. Join us today on #MercyTalk as we take a deeper look at what it means to be honest about our own expectations, loving people where they are, and learning to let go of the outcomes that shape the way we handle conflict. Also, in this episode… 

• Addressing our mindset before addressing conflict with someone else 
• Remembering the “Imago Dei” and personhood of another 
• Letting go of the need to control the outcomes in conflict   

As the holidays approach, the MercyTalk team tackles entitlement, not just in kids, but in all of us. This honest conversation explores boundaries, parenting, self‑care versus entitlement, and how healing our own wounds helps us raise resilient, grateful, and grounded kids.

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Setting boundaries with others is a vital way of protecting our relationships as well as our own health in the process. However, what may feel less obvious are the boundaries that need to be reevaluated as life changes. Of course, we’re talking about boundaries with our parents as we age (and as they age as well). How do we honor and show respect to those who’ve raised us while also setting healthy boundaries and limits in the process? Join us today as we tackle what can feel like a complicated issue! Also, in this episode… 

• Why boundaries should evolve with time in order to maintain a healthy relationship 
• Disagreements vs. manipulative behavior 
• Honoring our parents in the midst of hurt