This week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to continue with part two of their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of brother/sister and explore the sense of belonging, safety, and camaraderie that stems from these types of relationships. They also delve into the wounds a broken brother/sister relationship can cause, discuss the healing power of healthy affection, and how the saints can become our spiritual siblings.

Key Points:

• Healthy brother and/or sister relationships provide safety, camaraderie, and healing through healthy affection and mutual support.
• Woundedness in brother and sister relationships can lead to deep despair and a sense of not belonging.
• The power of brotherhood and sisterhood lies in the invitation to belong and the opportunity to heal from wounds.
• The saints can become our spiritual brothers and sisters.

Resources:

• The Abiding Together Podcast series on Identity (Mother, Daughter, Sister, Bride)

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Heather Khym to begin a four part series on the four identities of a human: son/daughter, brother/sister, husband/wife, father/mother. In this episode, they focus on the identity of our sonship/daughtership, explore why this is the foundational identity, and unpack the core realities behind this identity from both a masculine and feminine perspective. They end the episode by sharing personal stories of healing and restoration within their identity as a beloved son/daughter.

Key Points:

• Identity is bestowed by God and is a gift to be received.
• A solid foundation in sonship and daughtership is essential for all other identities to flourish.
• Trust and receptivity are key elements of a secure identity.
• Wounds and brokenness can disrupt and distort our understanding of our identity.
• Healing and restoration are necessary to fully embrace our true identity as beloved children of God.
• Healing comes through receiving love and being rooted in God's love.

Resources:

The Abiding Together Podcast series on Identity (Mother, Daughter, Sister, Bride)

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This week, Jake and Bob discuss the current state of therapy and its increasing popularity in society. They explore the factors contributing to the rise of interest in therapy, highlight the importance of philosophy and theology in therapy training, and reflect on the importance of objective truth in the healing process.

Key Points:

• Therapy has become increasingly popular in society, with more people seeking it out and discussing it openly.
• The breakdown of trust in various institutions, including the church, has contributed to the rise in therapy as a means of finding support and guidance.
• A solid foundation in philosophy, anthropology, and theology is essential in therapy training to provide a proper understanding of the human person and their needs.
• Subjective experiences without objective truth and care can be dangerous, and therapy should aim to integrate both subjective and objective realities.
• Resilience and the ability to repair are part of human nature and therefore are important aspects of therapy and personal growth.
• The sacraments provide structure and guidance in relationships and can contribute to healing and growth.
• Therapy should be situated within the context of faith and community, and not isolated from them.
• Discernment is crucial when considering a career in therapy, and motivations should be rooted in a genuine call rather than popularity or personal dysfunction.
• Healthy Christian communities have the potential to provide healing and support, and may reduce the need for therapy.
• Jesus should be the centerpiece of the healing journey.

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This week, Jake and Bob discuss their journeys away from being therapists and the reasons behind their decisions. They reflect on their experiences, share how they outgrew their roles as therapists, and how they found other outlets to use their charisms and gifts. Jake and Bob also share the burdens they felt before and after making the change and how surrendering their work to the Holy Spirit has helped bear more fruit than ever before.

Key Points:

• Therapy can be a demanding profession that requires selflessness and a high level of holiness.
• Outgrowing the role of a therapist can be a natural part of personal growth and development.It could be a difficult but necessary step in answering God's call to a larger audience.
• Supernatural opposition can occur when bringing the Kingdom of God into the world.
• The Holy Spirit is the primary therapist and therapists should surrender to His guidance.

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This week, Jake and Bob discuss their recent ministry experiences at Franciscan University, Assisi, and various JPII Healing Center events. They explore the transformative power of healing ministry, why they prefer ministering to groups instead of individuals, and the significance of holy sites. Jake and Bob also share insights into why we need so much healing in today's culture.

Key Points:

• Team ministry is powerful and allows for mutual submission and a greater impact.
• Holy sites have an accumulation of grace and can facilitate powerful encounters with God.
• Blessing spaces is important to invoke God's presence and protect against spiritual contamination. Blessing places and spaces is critical for inviting the presence of God and experiencing His grace.
• The desecration of authority and the degradation of holy spaces contribute to the loss of worship, healing, and the culture's current state.
• Therapists and pastors have distinct roles, and it is important to recognize the limitations of therapy and the need for spiritual authority.
• Prayer has a powerful impact and can bring about healing and transformation in the lives of others.

Resources:

• Fr. Joe Freedy and The Power of One Hail Mary Video

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Bishop Andrew Miller, the founder of HeartSync Ministries and a priest in the Orthodox Evangelical Episcopal Church to conclude their series on Parts Work. Bishop Andrew discusses the four core parts of HeartSync, the importance of placing God in the center of our hearts, and his process for helping others heal from brokenheartedness. He also discusses the ultimate goal of healing as bringing the whole heart into a loving relationship with God and how giving thanks to God can help bring us into deeper relationship and healing. For more information about HeartSync or Bishop Andrew, visit his website here.

Key Points:

• Heart Sync is a therapeutic approach that focuses on healing brokenheartedness and integrating the core components of the heart.
• The four core components of the heart are function, guardian, emotion, and true self.
• Many people have parts of their heart that are not in relationship with God, and healing involves bringing these parts into communion with Him.
• Healing also involves making relational connections with God through memories and experiences as well as expressing thanksgiving to deepen the bond with God.
• It is important to recognize union with God as the ultimate goal of inner healing and deliverance.

Resources:

• Bishop Andrew's website

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Brya Hanan, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to continue their series on parts work. Brya shares her personal story from trauma to healing and how it has influenced her work as a therapist. She introduces her model of parts work, discusses the five A's of parts work therapy, and shares a practical meditation you can use to begin your healing journey. For more information, check out Brya's book Befriending Your Inner Child.

Key Points:

• Understanding and integrating the different parts of ourselves is essential for healing and wholeness.
• Embodiment and the awareness of the body's sensations and needs can be the first step in one's healing process.
• The relational aspect of parts work, including self-compassion and love, is vital for healing and integration.
• The five A's of Internal Family Systems therapy are Anchor, Acknowledge, Attune, Ask, and Act.
• Incorporating Jesus into the therapy process can deepen the healing and anchoring experience.

Resources:

• Brya's new book: Befriending Your Inner Child
• Brya's website

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Gerry Crete, a marriage and family counselor to discuss his work on internal family systems, or parts work. Parts work is a therapeutic approach that involves exploring and understanding the different "parts" of our personality and how they can influence the decisions we make in life. Jake, Bob, and Gerry explore the transformative applications of parts work in therapy, distinguish the differences between desires and wounds, and discuss the role of love and compassion in the healing journey. For more information check out Gerry's book Litanies of the Heart.

Key Points:

• Parts work, or internal family systems, can lead to remarkable breakthroughs in therapy by helping individuals connect with and understand their different parts.
• Harmony and unity within oneself can be achieved through the integration of different parts, allowing for a more balanced and authentic experience of self.
• Understanding the distinction between desires and parts can help individuals navigate conflicting motivations and make choices that align with their true selves.
• Practical applications of parts work include using analogies and visualization techniques to help individuals relate to and understand their parts.
• It is important to recognize and distinguish parts from the true self, which is characterized by compassion and love.

Resources:

• Gerry's new book Litanies of the Heart
• Gerry's practice Transfiguration Counseling

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This week, a special guest joins the podcast - Bob's mother, Peggy. Bob has shared the story of his absent father and the healing that took place over years of prayer. Now, Peggy shares her testimony of tender love, hardship, and forgiveness. She opens up about the beautiful relationship she had with her husband, the pain experienced in the divorce, and her self-sacrifice as she raised her 7 children.

• The impact divorce has on childhood & those previously in the marriage.

• The process of forgiveness and the role it plays in daily life.

• The power of prayer and the impact conversion has.

• What it takes to get through a divorce.

• The reason why many men struggle in marriage.

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Nicole Rodriguez as they continue their series on divorce. Nicole's parents divorced when she was 11 years old & the trauma she experienced affected her through childhood and into her marriage. In the episode, she shares how her marriage suffered because of these wounds as well as the healing she has received through her relationship with the Lord, her spiritual parents & her husband's willingness to walk alongside her.

• The impact divorce has on childhood & marriage.

• Children have a deep need for their parents.

• How to process the pain of divorce.

• The role spiritual parents have for children of divorce.

• Bring divorce wounds to Jesus in adoration.

• Undone Retreat (virtual or in person)

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