WE ARE BACK!! We are so excited to bring you the first episode for Season 2 of Talking to Humans! This season's theme is "Engaging with Emotions" and we kick it off by discussing with Matthew Braselton what emotions are, how we experience them differently, and how we can engage with them in a healthy way. We hope you enjoy this episode!

THIS IS THE SEASON FINALE!! We have had a blast recording Season 1 and have really enjoyed the feedback from you guys! Here we recap what we heard in Season 1 and highlight some of our favorite moments. We hope you enjoy this episode, and we will see you all in Season 2!

One of the most common phrases we hear in the Christian culture is, "God won't give you more than you can handle". And that sounds like it would be encouraging! But today, we talk about why that may not be as helpful as it seems AND why that isn't biblically correct. 

Dave Lope brings in two guests, Mark Andress and Vicki Diemert, to discuss two very common fillers we all use in our day-to-day communication: "At least..." and "Just..." They talk about what these words mean to the person hearing them and what it means to choose silence over talking. 

"Faith over fear" is a popular phrase in the Christian community (and a best-selling sign from Hobby Lobby). Our host, Katianna Strunk, and her guests Mark Andress and Vicki Diemert talk about why this phrase may not be very helpful and how to better help those who are experiencing fear.

We have all heard the phrase, "Forgive and Forget". In the moment, it may sound like good advice. But today, our host Cristina Adams will talk with our guests, Mark Andress and Vicki Diemert about why this may not be very helpful or biblical. 

In this episode, we discuss the popular phrase "God works all things for good" and how that may not be the best way to care for someone who is in pain! Our guests describe moments where this hurts instead of heals and some possible alternatives to better care for someone who is hurting. 

You might have heard the phrase "God is in control". As true as this statement is, in times of pain and hurt, there might be a better way to encourage someone of God's love and care for us. 

When someone says "Give it to God" during a painful season, this may come with some unintended hurt instead of healing. In this episode, we will talk about what this phrase means, how does this phrase make people feel, and what to say next time instead. 

Welcome to our first episode 🎉

Meet our guests on this new podcast and find out what "Talking to Humans" is all about!