What if singleness isn’t a waiting room, but a divine assignment?
In this powerful and refreshing episode, I sit down with my dear friend Kelli Claus, a newly graduated Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Texas, to explore the truth, tension, and beauty of singleness.
Be inspired by Kelli’s journey and discover how singleness can be a sacred season of deep becoming, not delay.
What if the reason so many Christians live powerless, restless, and disconnected lives is because they don’t truly know who they are?
In this transformational episode, Dr. Lee Brown, founder of Whole Soul Counsel, is dedicated to helping people live with whole souls in a broken world. With advanced degrees in biblical exposition, clinical Christian counseling, and mental health, Lee brings a rare blend of theological depth and clinical insight to the conversation on identity.
Main Insights Covered:
Why most Christians suffer from an “identity problem” and how it blocks the power of the Kingdom
The four foundational dimensions of identity in Christ:
Inheritance – Becoming God’s treasured possession
Citizenship – Living under the rule of Heaven, not the systems of earth
Discipleship – Following Jesus not just in belief but in lifestyle
Childship – Living as adopted sons and daughters of a perfect Father
How spiritual maturity reshapes your purpose, power, and position in everyday life
How identity shapes authority, behavior, emotional health, relationships, and mission
The difference between living from approval and living for approval
Why sanctification is less about what you do and more about who you become
If you’re tired of shallow Christianity and ready to step into your rightful place in the Kingdom, this episode will awaken your spirit and reset your identity.
🎙️ About the Speaker:
Dr. Lee Brown is a counselor, theologian, teaching pastor, and the founder of Whole Soul Counsel.
In today’s dating world, many chase chemistry and attraction but miss the foundation of true love. When relationships focus only on physical connection, they lack the depth to honor God and truly last. Discover how biblical love builds a God-centered, thriving relationship beyond fleeting emotions with Blaine Carman.
Are you ready to find true love God’s way? In this transformative episode, we sit down with Blaine Carman, MA, LMFT, a Christian Dating Coach, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and author. With over 15 years of experience leading workshops, keynotes, and private sessions, Blaine has helped countless Christian singles break free from fear and discouragement while building healthy, God-centered relationships.
Currently, Blaine is working on his upcoming book, “Christian Dating for Women Over 40: A 9-Step Guide to Find True Love, Overcome Fear & Discouragement, and Embrace a Journey of Hope and Joy God’s Way.” 🌟 Reach out to Blaine at blainemft@blaine.com or visit www.blainecarman.com
Key Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:
- The biggest mistakes Christian singles make and how to avoid them.
- How to keep joy and hope alive in the often-challenging dating journey.
- Practical ways to discern God’s will in your relationships.
- Questions every Christian single should ask themselves before saying “yes” to the next date.
Please leave a comment or review, also share your thoughts with us: What other dating topics would you like us to explore in future episodes? What resonated most with you from this episode?
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What if the root of your struggles with happiness and relationships lies in your childhood? In this eye-opening episode, best-selling author and life mentor Thomas Gagliano shares his incredible journey of recovery and the tools he’s used to heal unhealed trauma. His powerful message will challenge the way you view childhood messages and inspire you to take action toward wholeness.
Thomas Gagliano is a renowned speaker, mentor, and author with a Master’s in Social Work and a BA in Business. With a unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience, Thomas helps individuals uncover the impact of childhood trauma on their relationships and self-perception. His best-selling book, The Problem Was Me, has empowered countless readers to overcome obstacles and embrace transformation. A recovering addict himself, Thomas leads therapy groups and offers dynamic insights into recovery, self-awareness, and trust.
Main Takeaways:
1️⃣ Childhood Messages Shape Us: Thomas reveals how roles like the people pleaser or perfectionist are often rooted in childhood.
2️⃣ The Three Essentials: Awareness, action, and maintenance are critical to healing and creating lasting change.
3️⃣ Trust as a Key to Recovery: Thomas discusses the importance of letting go of control and learning to trust others, even when it feels risky.
4️⃣ Reprocessing Trauma in Groups: Group settings and accountability partners, like therapists and sponsors, are vital for overcoming internal fragmentation and self-sabotage.
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What happens when life’s greatest trials push you to find a deeper purpose? Join us as we dive into an inspiring journey of pain, faith, and transformation with Chris McGrath—a man who turned heartbreak into a global mission.
Chris McGrath, born and raised in London, UK, is an international missionary, and advocate for living life renewed and refreshed. After his parents’ divorce, Chris began questioning life’s purpose, leading him to sell his business and join a church that would change his life. As a missionary, he impacted communities across Southeast Asia, Australia, the United States, and beyond—building churches, supporting leper colonies in India with Gandhi’s granddaughter, and spreading hope globally. He is the author of three books that explore faith, mindset, and personal recovery.
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Ever feel stuck in your relationships—whether with others, yourself, or even God? Today’s episode explores how Christian meditation can bring healing, freedom, and transformation to every corner of your heart.
Teresa Yerkes, founder of the Christian Meditation Center, has been a Christian since 1983 and has been practicing Christian meditation since 2000. She’s the author of five transformative books, including Come Closer: The Practice of Christian Meditation; and God’s Way Within You: The Case for Christian Meditation. Making Love: The Spiritual Act of Love, etc. She teaches and leads Christian meditation training and facilitates sessions. She is a public speaker, facilitates book clubs, Bible studies and leads retreats. She brings nearly forty years of her own personal discovery, along with highly specialized spiritual direction training provided by the Shalem Institute.
🌟 Episode Highlights:
- Why resting in God’s presence is foundational for spiritual growth.
- How meditation creates space for God’s healing work in our hearts.
- Ways to build a community of support for spiritual disciplines.
The connection between God’s commandments and our ability to love freely and deeply.
✨ Tune in to discover how to reflect God’s love in your relationships and embrace His transformative power in your life! ❤️
Estrangement leaves deep wounds in families and friendships. Dr. Robbins provides compassionate guidance on understanding estrangement through a biblical lens, offering hope, healing, and steps toward reconciliation.
Mental health can profoundly affect relationships. JoJo sheds light on how Narcissistic Personality Disorder impacts partnerships and offers valuable insights for churches to support survivors of narcissistic abuse, fostering healthier connections within the community.
Breakups and relationship struggles are never easy, but they can serve as powerful turning points for growth. Linda shares biblical wisdom and heartfelt advice on navigating breakups and learning to date again with grace, strength, and faith.
Discover how being created in God’s image shapes your journey of growth and transformation. Explore how healers participate in the Life of the Trinity, serving the highest good for all. Learn practical steps to reflect God’s likeness in your relationships and daily life.
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Jenny Pitts joins Marie to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by innovative leaders in business, ministry, and beyond. Jenny shares her journey from agency work to coaching leaders, highlighting how her diagnosis with MS reshaped her career and inspired her mission. Together, they explore:
What if trauma wasn’t the end of your story but the beginning of something greater? In this powerful episode, Marion Knell, an expert on trauma care and refugee mental health, shares transformative insights on how trauma and PTSD can shatter lives—but also how, with the right tools, healing and growth are possible. Discover how to move from crisis to growth, and why understanding trauma is crucial for healing relationships.
Guest Speaker: Marion Knell
She is a renowned expert in trauma care, mental health, and refugee support. With a wealth of experience from the European Freedom Network and Refugee Highway Partnership, Marion has developed courses to equip churches and workers in supporting traumatized refugees and sustaining those on the frontlines of care. Recently, she has worked extensively with military chaplains, families, and communities affected by war, particularly in Ukraine, providing hope and tools for post-traumatic growth.
Key Takeaways:
Have you or someone you know experienced trauma? What challenges have you faced in rebuilding your life and relationships? Share your thoughts, comments, or questions—we’d love to continue this conversation with our community.
🔔 Subscribe to our podcast for more empowering conversations about mental health, trauma healing, and relationship growth rooted in faith and resilience. Don’t miss our upcoming episodes!
What if trauma wasn’t the end of your story but the beginning of something greater? In this powerful episode, Marion Knell, an expert on trauma care and refugee mental health, shares transformative insights on how trauma and PTSD can shatter lives—but also how, with the right tools, healing and growth are possible. Discover how to move from crisis to growth, and why understanding trauma is crucial for healing relationships.
Guest Speaker: Marion Knell
Marion Knell is a renowned expert in trauma care, mental health, and refugee support. With a wealth of experience from the European Freedom Network and Refugee Highway Partnership, Marion has developed courses to equip churches and workers in supporting traumatized refugees and sustaining those on the frontlines of care. Recently, she has worked extensively with military chaplains, families, and communities affected by war, particularly in Ukraine, providing hope and tools for post-traumatic growth.
Key Takeaways:
Have you or someone you know experienced trauma? What challenges have you faced in rebuilding your life and relationships? Share your thoughts, comments, or questions—we’d love to continue this conversation with our community.
🔔 Subscribe to our podcast for more empowering conversations about mental health, trauma healing, and relationship growth rooted in faith and resilience. Don’t miss our upcoming episodes!
Are you ready to dive into the unique challenges faced by Chinese-speaking young adults in America? Today's episode uncovers the heart of their struggles and how tailored mentorship can guide them toward healthy relationships, emotional growth, and spiritual wholeness.
We are honored to have Dr. Lu, the Director of Discipleship Resource Center at AFC, joining us! With a deep understanding of the Chinese diaspora, Dr. Lu leads a counseling center that specifically supports Chinese-speaking young adults navigating life in America. He works tirelessly to create accessible, strategic resources for immigrant churches and young people, empowering them to thrive in their faith, relationships, and mental health.
🎧 Key Takeaways:
Don’t miss this insightful conversation that brings hope and practical tools for anyone navigating cross-cultural relationships or looking to better support their Chinese-speaking community. Whether you're a young adult, a counselor, or a church leader, this episode will inspire and equip you!
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Have you ever felt lost after life's toughest blows? In this episode, we welcome Dr. Chonta Haynes, a powerhouse coach who turned her life upside down into a story of transformation, resilience, and empowerment. Get ready to hear how she went from heartbreak to living with purpose, and how you can too!
Dr. Chonta Haynes is an Amazon bestselling author, performance excellence transition coach, and biblical money management expert. Known for simplifying complex problems into actionable solutions, she empowers women to live confidently with peace and financial security through her coaching, books, and keynotes.
💬 Key Takeaways:
Her personal story of loss and transformation, showing that every setback can be a setup for a stronger comeback.
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In this enlightening episode, we welcome back Robert Smith, a globally recognized expert in trauma, memory healing, and neuroplasticity. Robert is an international speaker and a pioneer in helping individuals rewire their brains to overcome past hurts and create healthier relationships. With previous episodes diving into how the brain and memory work, Robert now shifts focus to a powerful topic—"How to Build Great Relationships by Transforming Your Past."
💡 Key Takeaways:
Don’t miss this deep dive into brain science and emotional healing! 🎧
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Are past traumas affecting your relationships? Join us for this transformative episode featuring Robert Smith, a renowned American expert on stress, PTSD, addictions, and neuroplasticity. As an international speaker and "behavior engineer," Robert has spent over 25 years helping people rewire their minds and break free from the negative patterns that damage relationships. 🧠✨
In this episode, Robert dives deep into how our early relationships—with parents, siblings, and even childhood memories—shape our emotional patterns and impact our adult relationships. He explains how trauma, unhealthy conditioning, and unconscious behaviors hold us back from experiencing authentic love and connection.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Don't miss this chance to learn from a global expert! Tune in, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs healing. And if you found this episode helpful, please leave a comment and let us know your thoughts! 🌟
In today’s episode, we welcome back Marnie Swedberg, an international leadership mentor, keynote speaker, and author of 14 books. As the host of her own radio talk show, Marnie is passionate about helping others deepen their relationship with God through trust. In this insightful conversation, we explore practical ways to develop a deeper, more intimate trust in God.
Key Takeaways:
Tune in and learn how to cultivate a life rooted in trust and faith. Don't miss this powerful conversation!
Subscribe now and leave a comment! Let us know how this episode impacted your trust journey! 🙏
In today’s episode of Relationship Real Talk, we dive into the crucial topic of trust with our special guest, Marnie Swedberg, an international leadership expert, author of 14 books, and a true testament to resilience. Marnie shares how her journey through life's challenges—from learning to read as an adult to navigating business setbacks, personal loss, and even lightning strikes—has shaped her trust in God.
This episode focuses on understanding the six levels of trust, with a spotlight on why so many struggle to fully trust God. Marnie discusses how negative experiences with authority figures distort our perception of God and how our belief systems are shaped by our past.
Key Takeaways:
🔰 The 6 levels of trust in God—from no confidence to full confidence.
🔰 How past experiences, particularly with authority figures, affect our ability to trust.
🔰 The importance of seeing God as a trustworthy authority figure who is inherently good.
🔰 Practical steps to begin rebuilding trust in God, especially for those who feel abandoned or betrayed by other people.
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