The Healing Road Podcast

In this episode, Ben and Jim chat with their friend Sean O'Neill about his experience being healed of debilitating depression and his work in prayer ministry. He was deeply impacted by the ministry of the John Paul II Healing Center, founded by Dr. Bob Schuchts, particularly through their Healing the Whole Person retreat. Sean is also a published author and poet and currently ministers with his wife Liz at Church of the Resurrection in Lansing, MI.

You can connect with Jim and Ben at facebook.com/healingroadpodcast and visit their website at healingroadpodcast.com.

Show Notes:

Sean's website: seanoneillwriter.com

John Paul II Healing Center: jpiihealingcenter.org

Healing, by Francis MacNutt

Be Healed, by Bob Schuchts

In this episode, Ben and Jim chat with Noelle Garcia, a Catholic musician (Jim used to play in her band!) and speaker who loves to help young people see their God-given dignity and worth.  Recently, she published a talk called “13 Reasons Why You Matter,” addressing issues of suicide, depression, self-harm and loneliness.

You can connect with Jim and Ben at facebook.com/healingroadpodcast and visit their website at healingroadpodcast.com.

Show Notes:

Noelle’s website: noellegarciamusic.net

Noelle’s Facebook page: facebook.com/NoelleGarciaMusic

13 Reasons Why You Matter: lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/13-reasons-why-you-matter

In this episode, Ben and Jim sit down with Fr. Paul Erickson, a priest of the Diocese of Lansing, MI and Chaplain at Lansing Catholic High School.  Fr. Paul shares his personal experience of healing, why he became a priest, and how healing has become a big part of his ministry as chaplain at a Catholic high school.

You can connect with Jim and Ben at facebook.com/healingroadpodcast and visit their website at healingroadpodcast.com.

Show Notes:

Lansing Catholic High School

In this episode, Jim shares his experience attending a healing service at a Catholic parish, Ben talks about healing in the Gospels and looks at one of the most important words in the New Testament, and they discuss together Caravaggio's incredible painting, "The Calling of St. Matthew."

For more information about Encounter Ministries and healing ministry, please visit encounterministries.us.

Our discussion of the Gk. word "Sozo" was aided by The Lexham Bible Dictionary, a free resource available with Logos Bible Software.

The Calling of St. Matthew, by Caravaggio on Wikipedia

Co-Hosts

Jim Owens – Licensed Counselor and Professor of Counseling

Ben Pohl – Catholic High School Campus Minister

Current Season

During our season Healing is Possible, we share psychological and Biblical reasons to believe that healing is possible, and share testimonies about the reality of healing.

Seasons of The Healing Road Podcast consist of ~10 episodes and cover broad topics. Mini-Series‘ consist of ~5 episodes and tackle specific and relevant issues, like anxiety, healthy habits, etc.

Connect

You can connect with Jim and Ben at facebook.com/healingroadpodcast and visit their website at healingroadpodcast.com.

In this episode, Jim and Ben discuss Jim’s new talk “Crisis of Happiness,” and Jim lays out a thumbnail sketch of addiction.  They share the first two steps everyone must take to find freedom for greater purpose and meaning.  They also discuss the dynamics of seeking help when you’re in a time of crisis, and how best to help a friend who is in the clutches of addiction.

Jim’s talk, Crisis of Happiness, recently published by Lighthouse Catholic Media and the Augustine Institute.  Click the link to listen to a 5-minute preview and to purchase the full talk.

Jim also presented his talk at a local event called Lumen Veritatis.  You can watch it on the Lumen Veritatis YouTube page, along with a bunch of other great talks.

Co-Hosts

Jim Owens – Licensed Counselor and Professor of Counseling

Ben Pohl – Catholic High School Campus Minister

Current Season

During our season Healing is Possible, we share psychological and Biblical reasons to believe that healing is possible, and share testimonies about the reality of healing.

Seasons of The Healing Road Podcast consist of ~10 episodes and cover broad topics. Mini-Series‘ consist of ~5 episodes and tackle specific and relevant issues, like anxiety, healthy habits, etc.

Connect

You can connect with Jim and Ben at facebook.com/healingroadpodcast and visit their website at healingroadpodcast.com.

In this episode, Jim shares a personal story of healing in his relationship with his father.  The father/son relationship is one of the most profound and sacred relationships in the human experience.  So how do we honor this relationship while still pursuing healing?  What are some common blocks to finding healing in this relationship?  Join Jim and Ben as they discuss these important questions.

You can connect with Jim and Ben at facebook.com/healingroadpodcast and visit their website at healingroadpodcast.com.

Show Notes:

Article: More Americans are seeking mental health treatment

Article: Comparitive efficacy and acceptability of 21 antidepressant drugs

Article: The drugs do work: antidepressants are effective, study shows

Jim’s talk, Crisis of Happiness, recently published by Lighthouse Catholic Media and the Augustine Institute.  Click the link to listen to a 5-minute preview and to purchase the full talk.