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Desire (Part 1)15 Oct 202500:54:55

This week, Jake and Bob begin a two part series on desire and how it relates to sin. They discuss how sin arises from a desire for good and how our woundedness shapes these patterns of sin. Rather than suppressing our desires, Jake and Bob reflect on the goodness of desire and the importance of rightly ordering it through prayer. Through personal stories and movie references, they end by walking you through practical ways to identify the holy desires beneath your struggles.

 

Key Points:

  • Behind every disordered desire is a holy desire, an unmet need, an unhealed wound, and a hidden pattern of sin.
  • Sin arises from a desire for the good
  • Every time we experiencing longing, we are experiencing a desire for God
  • To stop patterns of sin, we must first recognize the underlying desire
  • Self reliance is the false belief that the satisfaction of our deepest desires is completely up to us.
  • Desire is an essential element of the Christian life. 
  • God desires our wholehearted devotion and places desire on our hearts so we seek and love Him
  • Movies, music, and stories can reveal and awaken our deepest desires. They show us what moves our hearts and what we deeply long for.

 

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:23 Sin Arises from a Desire for Good

00:11:32 Self-Reliance, Deadly Wounds, and the Anatomy of a Wound

00:16:52 We Cannot Escape Our Desire for God

00:20:29 The Integration of Virtue and Desire

00:22:56 The Battle of Desire

00:32:14 Awakening or Killing Right Desire

00:36:13 Can Movies Reactivate Desire?

 

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Philosophy and Healing w/ Fr. Matthew Rolling01 Oct 202501:11:36

This week, Jake and Bob welcome Fr. Matthew Rolling to the show to discuss healing through the lens of Thomistic philosophy. The path to healing isn’t a straight path and sometimes our experiences in life cloud our perception of reality. Fr. Matthew explains why philosophy helps us find truth and how it can redirect us when we become confused within our healing journeys. They also explore how sin affects healing, the role of our passions, and the importance of grace.

 

Key Points:

  • Philosophy helps us find the truth about reality
  • Not all questions can be answered by human reason alone
  • The human person is a union of body and soul
  • We should not let our experiences define our reality
  • Our desires have the ability to lead us towards what is inherently good
  • Grace perfects nature, it does not destroy it

 

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:09 The Importance of Philosophy in Healing

00:09:08 The Error of Experiences Defining Reality

00:15:44 Understanding the Human Person as Body and Soul

00:22:13 The Relationship Between Sin and Wounds

00:25:20 Passions, Emotions, and Apparent Goods

00:34:30 Trauma and the Healing Process

00:41:57 Dealing with Desire, Fear, Joy, and Sorrow

00:47:42 How Grace and Virtue Lead to Healing

00:57:01 Discerning Truth in All Things



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Sports, Athletics & Faith (Part 3) w/ Fr. Burke Masters and Trevor Williams17 Sep 202501:08:06

This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on athletics by welcoming Fr. Burke Masters, the baseball priest, and Trevor Williams, the Washington Nationals pitcher, to the show! Together they discuss finding your identity in Christ when your job is about performing well, evangelizing as a professional athlete, and how sports can aid you in becoming a better Christian. Fr. Burke and Trevor also share how God led them to athletics, the story of how they met, and play a fun game with Jake and Bob at the end of the episode.

 

Key Points:

  • Even when our jobs demand we perform well, our core identity is as beloved children of God, not in what we do or achieve.
  • True humility is revealed in how we respond both to success and to failure, not just in our losses.  
  • Integrating faith and sports means living out Christian values and witness in every context, not separating religious life from professional or competitive arenas.  
  • Authentic evangelization often emerges through genuine relationships, presence, and consistency of character, more than through words alone.  
  • Practice, discipline, and perseverance in sports mirror the virtues needed in the spiritual life.  
  • The tension between ambition and surrender is navigated by directing all striving and success toward God’s glory rather than personal gain.  
  • Regular self-examination and reflection help transform both athletic and spiritual setbacks into opportunities for growth.  
  • Balancing vocations—such as career and family—requires intentional boundaries and prioritization of what truly matters.  

 

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:33 Trevor’s Family and Journey to Baseball

00:12:06 Fr. Burke’s Baseball Story and Journey to the Priesthood

00:20:18 Finding Identity in God Not Sports

00:26:38 How Fr. Burke and Trevor Met

00:33:52 Evangelization in Professional Sports

00:39:24 Balancing Baseball and Family Life

00:41:55 How Sports Help You Become a Better Christian

00:50:39 Not Relying Solely on Your Own Effort

00:56:25 Sports Teaching Us How to Lose



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Sports, Athletics & Faith (Part 2) w/ Bart Schuchts03 Sep 202501:08:14

This week, Jake and Bob continue their series on athletics, and welcome Bart Schuchts, a former D1 football player, to the podcast. Bart reflects on how athletics shaped his self-identity, beliefs, and relationships from childhood through his adult life. They also discuss sports culture, fear based coaching, and the fine line between healthy competition and idolizing sports. Ultimately, when approached with balance and intention, athletics can foster deep connection, personal growth, and spiritual insight that extends far beyond the game itself, enriching every aspect of life.

 

Key Points:

  • Athletic achievement is often tied to receiving love, affirmation, and attention in families, especially when there are older siblings who excel in sports.
  • Sports can become an idol when one’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is defined by performance and recognition.
  • Sports teaches “conditional love,” when praise and acceptance are contingent on athletic success.
  • A coach’s coaching style can establish either a positive, formative atmosphere or contribute to wounding dynamics.
  • The question “Am I lovable?” is often unconsciously brought to sports, and how one seeks to answer that can drive them to healthy mastery of athletics or unhealthy obsession.
  • Healthy participation in sports fosters union and belonging. It also highlights both the best and worst ways we seek connection, love, and purpose.

 

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:08:43 Sports in Bart’s Life

00:10:44 Sports as an Idol

00:18:55 Finding Our Worth in Sports

00:28:38 The Good and Bad of Sports Culture

00:32:03 Dion Sanders and Work Ethic

00:33:39 Finding the Four Identities of a Human in Sports

00:34:58 Son vs Orphan

00:44:32 Brother

00:52:44 Husband

00:55:31 Father

 

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Sports, Athletics & Faith (Part 1) w/ Dr. Nicole Gabana Chiesa20 Aug 202501:13:28

This week, Jake and Bob begin a series on athletics, diving into the profound ways sports intersect with faith. Today, they are joined by Dr. Nicole Gabana Chiesa, a sports psychologist and former collegiate athlete. Together they explore the beauty of sports and how they can shape one’s identity, foster virtue, and offer opportunities for healing that extend far beyond the playing field. However, athletics present many challenges beyond just physical injury. They also discuss the dangers of over-identifying with athletic success or failure, the impact of parental and societal expectations, and emphasize the importance of rooting one’s identity in God’s unconditional love rather than achievements. 

 

Key Points:

  • Femininity and masculinity can both find authentic expression through sports
  • Healthy competition in athletics can foster discipline, humility, perseverance, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence. Sports also offer an opportunity to practice and learn delayed gratification, sacrifice, and adherence to rules which are virtues that lead to human flourishing
  • Wounds can arise from sports through idolatry, performance culture, unhealthy comparison, or losing sight of the bigger story beyond the game
  • Sports rules do not restrict, but rather create the possibility of freedom and meaningful play, much like God’s laws facilitate human flourishing
  • The identity of athletes can become overly tied to performance and success, leading to struggles or loss of self-worth when results or careers end
  • Integrating faith and spirituality into sports helps athletes anchor their identity beyond achievement, rooting it in being a beloved child of God
  • The desire for perfection seen in sports reflects a deeper call toward holiness and striving for spiritual growth
  • Coaches and mentors play a significant, often formative, role in shaping not just athletic skills, but confidence, character, and motivation
  • Playfulness and joy in sports are glimpses of the freedom and delight intended for us by God, paralleling receptivity in the spiritual life

 

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:05:49 Integrating Sports, Psychology, and Faith

00:08:00 Nicole’s Faith and Experience with Sports

00:17:06 Femininity and Athletics

00:20:51 Identity and Comparison in Sports

00:27:53 When Competition Becomes Unhealthy

00:32:14 Virtues of Sports

00:38:02 Personal Experiences of Virtue in Sports and Coaches

00:47:59 Rules, Sacrifice, and Community in Sports

00:51:28 Wounds and Dangers in Sports

00:54:43 Performance Culture and Identity Loss

00:58:16 Sports as Formation and Healing

01:11:25 Sports Draw Us Closer to God

 

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Integrating Faith & Therapy (Part 3) w/ Beth Stoll06 Aug 202500:53:08

This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on integrating faith with psychology. They welcome Beth Stoll, a therapist from St. Louis, to talk about how an encounter with God’s love at a Healing the Whole Person retreat transformed her practice. She not only shares how suffering creates a greater capacity for empathy but also why therapists who have experienced deep suffering themselves are able to more deeply connect with clients. They also discuss why one must first live a life of faith before integrating faith in their practice, define the difference between praying with and praying for someone, and reflect on the challenges of trusting God rather than our own abilities.

 

Key Points:

  • Personal suffering can deepen a therapist's ability to empathize and connect with clients 
  • One must live a life of faith in their personal life before one can integrate it into their practice
  • As a therapist, it is important to remember Jesus is the one who ultimately heals
  • Learning to receive and allowing God to work in and through us can be difficult for both therapists and clients
  • Integration is about encounter with the Lord through the therapist or Him directly

 

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:18 Beth’s Journey Through Sorrow

05:58 The Impact of Suffering

11:42 How Prayer Shifted Beth’s Practice

16:24 Jesus as the Primary Therapist

22:40 The Dynamics of Trust in Therapy

28:12 Praying for vs. Praying with Someone

34:57 Learning to Receive

40:42 Being the Presence of Christ

47:02 The Secret of Encounter and Integration

 

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Integrating Faith & Therapy (Part 2) w/ Christopher Lafitte23 Jul 202501:09:32

This week, Jake and Bob continue their series on integrating faith with psychology and welcome Christopher Lafitte, a Catholic counselor based in Texas. Christopher shares his story of formation, from aspiring engineer to therapist, and about the deep encounter with Christ that shaped his journey. They discuss Christopher’s unique approach to counseling, why loving one another is healing in itself, and how a therapists’ own wounds can become blind spots in their ability to help clients. Throughout all of this, Christopher reflects on how nothing in our lives will make sense apart from the reality we are made for communion with God. So whenever we approach therapy or personal healing, we should always remember Jesus wants to heal us so we can be in relationship with Him.

 

Key Points:

  • Our personal healing and ongoing transformation helps us to more effectively help others.
  • Encountering God’s love is the foundation for true healing. Psychological techniques build upon this foundation.
  • Nothing in our lives will make sense apart from the reality that we are made for communion with the Lord. Whether we realize it or not all our deepest desires are unique expressions of how we are made to be in communion with Him. 
  • Healing often begins when we encounter profound safety and love. This atmosphere allows deep wounds to surface and be addressed
  • Therapists’ own healing, awareness of personal wounds, and openness to being transformed are crucial for effective therapy, as their blind spots can affect the client’s healing.
  • Sometimes the ongoing problems we experience in life, such as anxiety or depression, are rooted in deeper wounds or beliefs. Allowing God into the past experiences that led to the creation of a wound can help transform our current struggles.
  • The ultimate goal of therapy is helping people grow in freedom to love and fulfil their vocation, not just to alleviate pain.
  • Most healing is gradual and requires patience and trust in God’s timing.
  • God heals so we can be in relationship with Him.

 

Resources:

  • Healing Professionals Virtual Workshop: Healing Sexual Brokenness | October 23-24 2025 with Dr. Bob Schuchts, Jake Khym, and Christopher Lafitte 
  • We invite any clergy who are interested in meeting with Christopher to reach out to us here. We will connect with Christopher to see if he has any availability.
  • San Damiano Ministries | Christopher is the Founder/Executive Director of San Damiano Ministries - a ministry dedicated to healing and forming leaders in the Church.

 

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Integrating Faith & Therapy (Part 1) w/ Bernhard Streisselberger09 Jul 202501:05:51

This week, Jake and Bob begin a new series where they welcome therapists from around the world to discuss the integration of faith in psychology, real life lessons learned, and the various methodologies they practice. Today, they are joined by Bernhard Streiselberger, a Professional Counselor from Austria, who specializes in Gestalt therapy and EMDR. Bernhard shares his journey from studying psychotherapy in Austria to being formed in monastic life and how it has shaped his approach to therapy. He also delves into the details of Gestalt therapy and the Immanuel approach, how these methodologies have positively impacted his clients, and why affirmation is a key component in everyone’s healing journey.

 

Key Points:

  • The Immanuel approach facilitates a personal encounter with the Lord
  • Affirmation plays a crucial role in emotional healing
  • Sometimes we may have spiritual blocks that hinder our healing process
  • Emotional deprivation experienced in childhood can be healed through affirming relationships in our present lives
  • Ultimately, it is the Lord’s presence that heals

 

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Healing, Discipleship and the Heart w/ John Eldredge25 Jun 202500:54:56

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by John Eldredge, president of Wild at Heart, to discuss what authentic discipleship looks like in a distracted digital age. They explore the subtle ways constant connectivity and information overload can erode our spiritual focus, hinder intimacy with God, and ultimately fragment our souls. John also shares stories and insights from his own journey, highlights how unchecked busyness can mask deeper wounds or spiritual emptiness, and encourages listeners, with practical advice, to seek genuine communion with Jesus for true restoration.

 

Key Points:

  • A true disciple is someone who has fallen in love with Jesus. This love sustains their commitment to following His commands
  • The internet conditions people against intimacy with God. While the internet is not always be, it is important to recognize its impact on your spiritual life
  • Intimacy with God requires intentionality and focus, especially when it comes to our phones and computers
  • Mystery and wonder have been twisted into something negative. In reality, mystery and wonder are a beautiful part of spiritual life
  • Jesus actively seeks to heal each fragmented part of yourself and continually invites you deeper into relationship with Him

 

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Forgiveness and Spiritual Renewal w/ Fr. John Horn11 Jun 202501:16:46

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Horn, co-founder of the Institute for Priestly Formation (IPF). Fr. Horn shares details behind how IPF was founded, the significance of St. Ignatius' spiritual exercises in priestly formation, and the beauty of how formation has evolved within the Church. They also discuss the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the importance of addressing the roots of sin, and the heart-level transformation that occurs when we bring our fears to the Lord. 

 

Key Points:

  • The Institute for Priesthood Formation was founded to address the need for spiritual formation
  • Confession can become more than just a repetitive listing of sins
  • It is important to examine our hearts before we go to Confession
  • Finding the roots of our sin and bringing them to God in Confession can lead us to greater intimacy with Him
  • Confession can unlock our true selves and thus transform communities

 

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Healing from Abuse within the Church w/ Teresa Pitt Green28 May 202500:57:31

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Teresa Pitt Green, co-founder of Spirit Fire, a ministry dedicated to “facilitating healing dialogue among those wounded by abuse in the Roman Catholic Church.” Teresa shares her own story of healing from abuse, the challenges she experienced, and what she learned along the way. She also shares practical advice to help priests approach conversations with survivors, common mistakes to avoid, and insights into the complexity of what it’s like to heal from abuse. Ultimately, it is Jesus who heals, and He can use whatever we have to offer to bring about restoration in the Church and her members. 

If you are experiencing or have experienced abuse of any kind, we encourage you to reach out to Teresa or check out her resources on Spirit Fire’s website.

 

Key Points:

  • Navigating conversations with survivors of abuse requires sensitivity and receptivity
  • For many survivors of clergy abuse, there is little distinction between priests and abusers 
  • Healing from abuse is an ongoing journey, it isn’t something someone can just “get over”
  • If someone approaches you about abuse, be careful to listen and not judge their experiences
  • Even if we make a mistake in our approach to a conversation, God can still work through that moment. He is the one who is ultimately doing the healing work
  • The journey of healing is complex and nonlinear

 

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Restoring the Hearts of Priests w/ Matt Rudolph14 May 202500:56:17

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Matt Rudolph, co-founder of Chrism which is a ministry for priests. Matt dives into the challenges faced by priests today including a need for community,  support in embracing imperfections, and formation that emphasizes personal healing. They also share their visions for a more integrated approach to the priesthood that fosters true spiritual fatherhood. Matt ends the episode by sharing how Chrism supports priests in becoming happy, healthy, and holy in their vocations.

 

Key Points:

  • Many priests experience loneliness and isolation in their ministry
  • Human formation is also relational, not just intellectual
  • Priests need to be known and not just loved by their parishioners
  • Formation needs to continue beyond seminary and into the priest's ministry at a parish
  • A thriving priesthood requires happiness, health, and holiness
  • Personal woundedness can impact how a priest is leading his parish

 

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Healing Within a Parish Community30 Apr 202500:58:56

This week, Jake and Bob share ideas on how to foster a healthy parish community. They not only reflect on the challenges of developing true community within a parish but also ponder how healthy parish life revolves around our personal healing and freedom. Through the use of multiple personal examples, Jake and Bob also explore the importance of the Sacraments, the role of forgiveness, and how love and fear bonds affect our relationships with God and those around us.

 

Key Points:

  • Building community in small groups and then coming together for Mass on Sunday is one way to begin fostering community
  • The Pastor of a parish has the important role of spiritual father and can foster community and connection by his example
  • Many people may feel unsafe to build community in their parishes due to past wounds and judgements
  • Fear and love bonds not only affect our relationships with others but also with God 
  • Fear bonds are formed from wounds and can lead to anxiety or avoidance in relationships
  • Love bonds are built on trust and intimacy
  • Sin and unresolved issues can affect the health of a parish community
  • Judgement and Rigidity can hinder community growth 
  • Healing our own woundedness on an individual level contributes to a more vibrant community on the parish level

 

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Intergenerational Healing16 Apr 202500:58:30

This week, Jake and Bob discuss intergenerational healing, taking into account recent pastoral advice from Bishops around the world. Intergenerational healing involves understanding how wounds and sins from previous generations can affect individuals in the present. Jake and Bob not only reflect on the Bishops’ letters, which express concern regarding the practice of intergenerational healing, but also share personal experiences of miraculous healings that occurred after addressing generational issues in prayer.

 

Key Points:

  • The Church teaches that while individuals are not guilty for the sins of their ancestors, they can still be affected by the consequences of those sins
  • Intergenerational healing involves understanding how the wounds and sins from previous generations can affect individuals in the present
  • A genogram is a tool for mapping family history and identifying patterns of sin and dysfunction
  • Baptism wipes away the guilt of sin but the effects of sin may still remain
  • Healing your wounds and forgiving those who have hurt you can have a profound impact on the lives of your loved ones 

 

Resources:

  • Spanish Letter (this letter is in Spanish and you will need to translate it)
  • Please note: In this episode, Jake and Bob mention other letters in addition to the Spanish letter linked above. They were given access to an unreleased document from the USCCB that is currently unavailable to the public. We are unfortunately not able to link them here at this time.

 

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Psychiatry & Personality w/ Dr. Christin McIntyre02 Apr 202501:05:39

This week, Jake and Bob welcome back Dr. Christin McIntyre, a Thomistic psychiatrist, to discuss the concept of personality disorders. They begin by defining what a personality disorder is and explore how modern culture and social norms can influence and twist this definition. Then, they discuss the interplay between inherited traits, early life experiences, and individual choices in shaping one’s personality. Through the analogy of a sailboat, Dr. Christin also shares how the intellect, will, and emotions are all interconnected and why navigating the waters of healing not only involves the formation of the intellect but also the conforming of our will to God’s.

 

Key Points:

  • A personality disorder is identified by a pervasive pattern of experience and behavior that is abnormal with respect to any two of the following: thinking, mood, personal relations, impulse control (from Dr. Cristina Lynch)
  • Individuals with personality disorders have much hope for change
  • Inner healing is an important aspect of addressing personality disorders
  • Inherited traits, early life experiences, and individual choices all contribute to the development of a personality disorder
  • Healing involves the formation of the intellect and conforming of your will to God
  • Healing is a continuous process, not a one-time event
  • Virtue is essential for true healing and involves habitual good choices

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Forgiveness & Transformation19 Mar 202500:59:17

This week, Jake and Bob return to an important topic: the healing power of forgiveness. Both Jake and Bob have encountered forgiveness and mercy in their healing journeys and share personal stories about receiving forgiveness and forgiving others. They also discuss why forgiving and forgetting is not possible, how to know if you’ve truly forgiven someone, and how our memories are transformed through the process of forgiveness. 

 

Key Points:

  • Forgiveness is essential for healing and spiritual growth
  • Trust is often lost in areas where we have been wounded
  • Fear often surrounds these areas where we have lost trust 
  • Forgiveness can transform pain into compassion
  • Unforgiveness hardens our hearts and reduces our ability to receive the love God desires to pour into us
  • Memories can be purified through the process of forgiveness
  • Sin not only wounds those we hurt but also ourselves
  • It is important to also forgive ourselves

 

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How Change Occurs (Part 2)05 Mar 202500:57:11

This week, Jake and Bob continue their conversation and focus on the primary mechanisms of our human nature when it comes to change. We are a composite of body, soul, and spirit, but many times we isolate change and healing to only one part of our nature. While this can lead to some change, when integrated on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level we can experience greater progress. Jake and Bob discuss incremental vs transformational change, how the Sacraments pour out grace into our lives, and share stories of experiencing change in their lives.

 

Key Points:

  • If you want to take care of yourself, you first have to understand yourself
  • We are a composite of body, soul, and spirit and healing largely occurs when we integrate all three
  • There are two types of change: incremental and transformational
  • Incremental change often precedes transformational change
  • Being in relationship with others is a healing experience
  • The Sacraments pour out grace into our lives that aids us in making a change

 

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How Change Occurs (Part 1)19 Feb 202500:59:59

This week, Jake and Bob explore the complex process of personal change, what change requires, and why change can seem out of reach. In today’s culture of near instant gratification, it’s easy to think change should and will come about quickly and without much effort. While God can and does work many miracles, the reality is, change takes time, effort, and a lot of grace. Jake and Bob have experienced this in their lives, understand the struggle, and share their GIVE framework as a guide to help you navigate the beautiful and yet painful waters of change.

 

Key Points:

  • Change requires an understanding of the human experience
  • Relationships and community play an important role in personal transformation
  • An open disposition of the heart is key to allowing grace to change us
  • Judgements and beliefs can “block” the grace we receive in the Sacraments from transforming our lives
  • Healing requires personal responsibility, it should not be approached superstitiously
  • God does work miracles and healing can come quickly. But most often healing occurs over time and with consistent engagement
  • GIVE: Grace, Intention, Vision, Equipment
  • Change is often accompanied by suffering and sacrifice

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Faith that Heals w/ Fr. Mathias Thelen05 Feb 202501:05:15

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. Mathias Thelen, Co-Founder and President of Encounter Ministries and Pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Parish in Brighton. Fr. Mathias shares his story of experiencing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, encountering an advisor who fathered him in Seminary, and experiences of grace that shaped his ministry. Throughout his journey of faith, Fr. Mathias shares stories of physical and emotional healing, explains what charisms are, and why a relationship with God is the most important part of each of our lives.

 

Key Points:

  • To step out in faith is to step out in trust
  • Charisms are gifts of grace given by the Holy Spirit at our Baptism
  • Sharing real life testimonies of healing inspire others to also reach out in faith
  • In healing ministries, remember God’s grace is at work. We cannot produce it ourselves

 

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Integrating Faith and Psychiatry w/ Dr. Christin McIntyre22 Jan 202501:07:21

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by psychiatrist Dr. Christin McIntyre to discuss spiritual warfare and mental health. They discuss the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas on human psychology and why learning about how our minds were created to work helps us spiritually and emotionally. Dr. Christin also discusses the importance of hope in prayer, what constrains our ability to love, and the role of repentance in mental health.

 

Key Points:

  • Prayer is transformed when we focus on hope instead of worry
  • When we pray with hopes, we pray for the deep desires of our hearts. Real deep desire is suffering and can feel like Purgatory on earth
  • Fear and anger constrain the heart's ability to love
  • Spiritual warfare principles can provide valuable insights into mental health
  • Both physical surroundings and spiritual beings (whether angelic or demonic) affect mental health
  • Change involves a conscious act of the will and it can take time for our emotions to “feel” the results of these acts
  • Understanding the nature of how our minds were created as human beings helps us navigate emotional challenges and can lead to healing
  • We must cooperate with God’s grace to be transformed

 

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The Body and Trust: Redefining Healthcare w/ Dr. Chuck Leitz08 Jan 202500:59:46

Happy New Year! This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Dr. Chuck Leitz who has been seeing patients for over 40 years. They discuss Dr. Chuck’s journey towards integrative medicine and what he has learned along the way. Dr. Chuck reflects on the importance of introducing prayer into medical practice, the role of trust issues in healing, and the necessity of a holistic approach to health that considers both the body and soul.

 

Key Points:

  • Integrating prayer into medical practice plays a significant role in the healing process
  • Trust issues and trauma can manifest as physical ailments in patients
  • The body and soul are interconnected in the healing process

 

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The Four Reasons for Christmas25 Dec 202400:48:38

Merry Christmas! This week, Jake and Bob have a heartfelt conversation about loss and healing during the Christmas season. Bob shares about recently losing a family member and reflects on the healing power of being present with one another during times of grief. They also explore the significance of Jesus’ birth, the complexities of self-reflection in the context of healing, and transforming traditions into opportunities for deeper connection and presence. 

 

Key Points:

  • Navigating grief during the holidays is challenging
  • The gift of presence is a healing experience during loss
  • Jesus' birth represents hope and healing
  • Jesus models perfect humanity and dependence on God
  • Self-reflection can lead to self-absorption if not balanced with self-giving
  • We are never truly alone, even in our struggles

 

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Physical and Emotional Healing w/ Dr. Tom Nelson11 Dec 202401:03:55

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by their longtime friend, Dr. Tom Nelson, a sports activation specialist. They discuss Dr. Tom’s journey of integrating faith into his medical practice and the physical and spiritual healing that has occurred as a result. Dr. Tom shares about the relationship between emotional and physical healing, a new perspective on the anatomy of a wound, and several inspirational patient stories.

 

Key Points:

  • The integration of prayer and medicine leads to healing
  • Dr. Tom emphasizes the importance of understanding the whole person as body, mind, and soul in medicine
  • Emotional wounds can directly affect physical health
  • Breath plays a crucial role in our physical and emotional well-being
  • The body compensates for injuries, leading to further complications
  • Appropriate touch and physical presence can positively impact the healing processes

 

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Question and Response27 Nov 202400:55:38

This week, Jake and Bob answer your questions! They discuss topics ranging from the effectiveness of 12-step groups and obedience in religious life to explaining love to someone who has never experienced it and more. We enjoy receiving your emails and encourage you to send us a message or a question for a future show on our website here.

 

Key Points:

  • 12-step groups can be beneficial for healing and community support
  • Community is crucial in the healing process
  • Spiritual abuse can occur in religious settings and this leads to deep wounds
  • Pain that is not transformed can be transmitted to others
  • Love is defined as willing the good of the other
  • Experiencing beauty can be a pathway to understanding love

 

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Redemptive Suffering (Part 2)13 Nov 202401:10:03

This week, Jake and Bob continue their conversation on redemptive suffering. They reflect on the Song of the Suffering Servant from Isaiah 53 and how Jesus redeems suffering itself. Jake and Bob also discuss how Jesus experienced all seven deadly wounds, challenged each identity lie, and how this in turn helps us challenge our own identity lies so that we too can love through sorrow.

 

Key Points:

  • Communion with Jesus is healing
  • Confronting our judgements about God leads towards healing
  • Jesus experienced each of the seven deadly wounds yet because His identity was rooted in the Father, He did not accept any identity lies.
  • Only when our identity is rooted in God, can we truly love while suffering

 

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Redemptive Suffering (Part 1)30 Oct 202400:47:50

This week, Jake and Bob dive deep into the concept of redemptive suffering. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, processing a medical diagnosis, or struggling to love your neighbor, we all experience suffering in many forms throughout our lives. Jake and Bob discuss how these sufferings allow us to see clearly into our hearts and notice the compassionate ways God is working to unite us more closely to Him. They also explore the nature of suffering as an experience of evil, the healing power of suffering, and share personal stories of how suffering redeemed their lives. 

 

Key Points:

  • Suffering is the experience of evil
  • Redemptive suffering often involves facing deeper issues than we initially recognize
  • Our understanding of God is often revealed in our response to suffering
  • Community and communion with others are essential during times of suffering
  • Surrendering to God in suffering leads to healing

 

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Healing & Trust w/ Carrie Archual16 Oct 202401:20:15

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Carrie Archual, a longtime friend and prayerful intercessor in their families’ lives. Carrie walks us through her profound journey of a cancer diagnosis.  From learning surrender to experiencing deep spiritual consolations, Carrie shares the transformative power of faith in the face of suffering. They also discuss the duality of pain and healing and how true healing isn’t always physical restoration alone. 

 

Key Points:

  • Healing is often more than just physical restoration of our bodies
  • Faith can provide a profound peace amidst chaos and suffering
  • Offering one’s suffering for another brings meaning to the suffering
  • God is already there with us in our darkest moments
  • The physical and emotional wounds we experience in our lives are opportunities to see and experience God’s faithfulness and grace.

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Rooted In Love w/ Isaac Wicker02 Oct 202400:54:48

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Isaac Wicker, a licensed counselor and co-founder of Known, a 12-week online Catholic coaching program to heal wounded relationships with God the Father. Isaac shares his story of his own mental health journey, his approach to helping others overcome their struggles and discover their worth, as well as the role of loving people in therapy. They also discuss the importance of bringing all our emotions and desires to God, especially when we are exploring our own woundedness. 

 

Key Points:

  • All good therapy is rooted in love.
  • Isaac’s approach to help low-income adults overcome their struggles involves focusing on values and collaborative problem-solving.
  • The Kown program helps individuals discover their purpose and live fully alive by healing our wounded relationship with God the Father
  • Being secure and relational with God allows for exploration of difficult emotions without being overwhelmed.
  • Having a concrete schedule, routine, and accountability within the healing process helps one stay dedicated along the sometimes difficult journey.

 

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Anatomy of Freedom with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR18 Sep 202401:02:12

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR to discuss the anatomy of freedom. Fr. Mark-Mary talks about the three pillars of freedom, the components of being loved, and how these concepts have helped bring about healing within his ministry work. They also discuss the importance of naming our needs, surrendering them to God, and why this act of surrender helps us love and be loved more authentically.

 

Key Points:

  • The three pillars of authentic freedom are being seen and known, loved, and safe.
  • The components of being loved include being heard, understood, chosen, and receiving personal treatment.
  • Being loved authentically also involves being celebrated, sacrificially served, offered forgiveness, and pursued. 
  • Having clear rules, consistency, and sufficient resources contribute to our sense of safety.
  • We should surrender our needs to the Father so that we can then be more open and able to receive healing from those around us.

 

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Back to the Basics11 Sep 202400:56:47

This week, Jake and Bob go back to the basics of healing. They reflect on the idea that it is not what happens to us that harms our souls, but rather our response. Jake and Bob also discuss the problem of evil done to another, the challenges that come with accepting the reality of what happened, and the role of pain in the healing process. 

 

Key Points:

  • There is a difference between blame and responsibility. It is important to hold abusers accountable while also recognizing our personal role in the healing process
  • Our souls are harmed in our response to a trauma but that does not mean we are responsible for the trauma itself
  • Grace and divine assistance are necessary for acknowledging the reality of what happened and experiencing healing
  • Healing is the process of being restored to our original God-given glory. It involves encountering God as the source of our healing and developing a right relationship with Him
  • Healing is not just the removal of pain, but the freedom to will the good and the capacity to live in accordance with our true nature

 

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Friends of the Bridegroom w/ Fr. John Burns and Sr. Miriam James Heidland14 Aug 202400:58:55

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Burns and Sr. Miriam James Heidland to talk about their ministry called Friends of the Bridegroom. Their ministry seeks to renew the Church through the healing, renewal, and expansion of women’s religious life in America. They also discuss the nuptial meaning of every vocation, the unique beauty women bring to the Church, and how in every state of life, we are all called to live for another.

 

Key Points:

  • Priests and religious play a vital and unique role in the health and healing of the Church
  • A Church without religious sisters is like a family without a mother
  • No matter our state of life, we are not meant to be living for ourselves. Our hearts are made to be lived for another 
  • Friends of the Bridegroom seeks to bring God’s glory forth by awakening a movement in the Church for the restoration of the Bride. When the Bride radiates, everyone understands their place within it. 
  • Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are three ways we can offer a penitential sacrifice for the renewal of the Church.

 

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Spiritual Parenting w/ Lance and Nicole Rodriguez31 Jul 202401:05:18

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Lance and Nicole Rodriguez to discuss spiritual parenting and the profound impact it has had on their lives. Lance and Nichole share their story of loss and restoration from learning they could not have biological children, to experiencing spiritual parenting, and from there, recognizing how God created an opportunity within this sorrow to cultivate a spiritual family. They touch on the challenges that arise in spiritual parenting, the importance of receiving love before offering it to others, but most of all, the fruits that have grown out of this place of surrender.

 

Key Points:

  • Receiving love and healing is essential before offering it to others as a spiritual parent.
  • Loss and suffering can lead to unexpected blessings.
  • Spiritual parenting can be messy and challenging, but is also transformational and fulfilling.
  • Building a spiritual family requires openness, vulnerability, and a willingness to enter into the pain and joy of others. It also means creating a safe and loving space for young people to grow and discover their identity in Christ.
  • Spiritual parenting is a ministry that evolves and requires ongoing prayer, discernment, and reliance on God's grace.

 

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Parenting w/ Duane and Carrie Daunt17 Jul 202401:29:19

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Duane and Carrie Daunt to discuss what living out our identity of father or mother can look like as a biological parent. Duane and Carrie share the challenges and joys of parenting a large family and the role sacrifice plays in creating a strong and loving home. They also talk about how their own woundedness has impacted their parenting journey, the role of community, and what to do when spouses disagree.

 

Key Points:

  • Duane’s sacrifice and willingness to put the needs of his family above his own is an essential aspect of creating a loving home.
  • Community and mentorship play a crucial role in raising children and passing on the faith.
  • Parenting a large family comes with unique challenges but also brings great joy and fulfillment.
  • Our own woundedness and past experiences can impact our parenting journeys. It is important to seek healing and restoration in those areas.
  • We are human and will make mistakes. Seeking to reconcile with your children afterwards is important for healing and repair.

 

The Pillars of Duane and Carrie’s Parenting Style:

  • Be conscious of the parenting you received growing up and how that has affected you
  • The husband sacrificing creates the foundation of a loving home
  • Both spouses should have vision and alignment
  • Support from the community is necessary
  • The Catholic faith is the centerpiece of life
  • Do what it takes to be involved in your children’s lives
  • You may never see the fruit of your parenting efforts, but that doesn’t matter
  • Be open to feedback
  • Be Holy Spirit led
  • The messages your kids are hearing explicitly and implicitly matter and be attentive to them
  • Pray for the Holy Spirit to fill your inadequacies as a parent
  • Always attempt to repair 
  • Root your kids in the truth

 

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The Four Identities (Father/Mother) w/ Heather Khym03 Jul 202401:04:02

This week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to conclude their four part  series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of father/mother, discuss maturation versus healing, and explore how unresolved wounds in the other three identities surface in the identity of mother/father. They also discuss the unique yet complementary qualities of a good mother or father and how they represent different traits of God’s character. Whether you have biological or spiritual children, remember the key to experiencing the fullness of our role as mother/father is becoming little and allowing God to love and heal us.

 

Key Points:

  • Mothers and fathers have unique giftings that can bless their children in different ways.
  • Mothers and fathers cannot be replaced by each other and represent different aspects of God's character.
  • Corresponding words and deeds are important in embodying the roles of mother and father. 
  • Becoming little and allowing God to love and heal us is key to experiencing the fullness of our roles as mothers and fathers.

 

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The Four Identities (Bride/Bridgroom) w/ Heather Khym19 Jun 202400:56:36

This week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to continue with part three of their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of bride/bridegroom and delve into the interconnectedness of each identity and why healing is essential to living them out fully. They discuss self-giving vs. self-seeking love, the role of bride/bridegroom in every vocation, and how learning to love others well is an important aspect of our healing journeys. 

 

Key Points:

  • The four identities of a person (son/daughter, brother/sister, bride/bridegroom, mother/father) are interconnected and require healing and integration to be lived out fully.
  • The healing process involves both receiving love and learning to love well through practice and maturation.
  • The sacraments play a crucial role in the restoration of relationships and offer a framework for understanding love and healing within various vocations and states of life.
  • The bride/bridegroom identity points towards our universal call to love within different states of life (single, married, and religious life).

 

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The Four Identities (Brother/Sister) w/ Heather Khym05 Jun 202401:12:58

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.

 

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The Four Identities (Son/Daughter) w/ Heather Khym22 May 202401:04:51

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.

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Our Hopes and Concerns for Psychotherapy08 May 202400:53:58

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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Our Call Beyond Therapy24 Apr 202400:51:21

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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Healing Through Holy Sites10 Apr 202400:47:26

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.

 

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Parts Work (Part 3) w/ Bishop Andrew Miller27 Mar 202400:56:50

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.

 

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Parts Work (Part 2) w/ Brya Hanan13 Mar 202400:57:17

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.

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Parts Work (Part 1) w/ Gerry Crete28 Feb 202401:07:43

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.

 

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Divorce (Part 3) w/ Bob's Mother14 Feb 202400:42:37

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. 

Key Points

  • 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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Divorce (Part 2) w/ Nicole Rodriguez31 Jan 202400:52:25

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.

Key Points

  • 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. 

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Divorce (Part 1) w/ Joey Pontarelli17 Jan 202401:09:37

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Joey Pontarelli, the founder and president of the ministry “Restored”. After finding a lack of help after his parents’ divorce, Joey decided to begin ministry with “Restored” to offer practical guidance and support for teens and young adults from broken families. Jake, Bob, and Joey discuss the wounds that come from divorce, their personal experiences, and practical advice on how to respond to this woundedness. 

Key Points

  • If there isn’t any transformation in the wounds, then the sins we fall into, as a remedy, make sense. They don’t work, but they make sense. 

  • We often don’t want to face these wounds, so we try to outrun them. But we can’t outrun our wounds. We’re made for more than that.

  • The Lord understands why you struggle with each particular sin. It doesn’t surprise or scandalize Him. And He loves you where you are. 

  • Divorce is a wound of broken love. So the medicine can only work when you reach the wound. Love is what heals. 

  • Relationship with God is the primary healing element and agent. Give God your attention, quality time, and trust Him. 

  • Consume great content that involves trauma and healing. Seek out coaching - a therapist, spiritual director, or mentor. Have a good community and deep relationships.

  • For a healthy marriage - spend time with a couple who has a healthy marriage. 

  • The temptation in marriage is to harden your heart and to close yourself off. But instead, we are called to tenderness and vulnerability.

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Questions & Answers : Love, Healing & Maturation03 Jan 202400:45:20

Happy New Year! Jake & Bob kick off the year by answering YOUR questions. They field listener submitted questions on topics including parenting, loneliness, anxiety, scrupulosity & maturity.

Key Points

  • Cultivating an environment of unconditional love as parents

  • Our kids are observing and modeling our behavior more than we realize

  • How to handle loneliness when it pops up in our lives

  • Dealing with anxiety & scrupulosity 

  • The similarities & differences between healing & maturing

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Healing & Christmas20 Dec 202301:05:35

Merry Christmas from Jake & Bob! This week, they discuss the healing power of Jesus' infancy narrative. They recognize that this time of year can be difficult for many people and offer some solutions. Jake shares some of his triggers & wounds around the Christmas season so Bob leads him through a deep prayer and meditation. It’s a beautiful insight into the work that they both do. We hope you all have a very blessed Christmas. 

Key Points

  • The healing power of the Christmas story & Jesus’ infancy narrative

  • Dealing with difficult feelings and triggers during the holidays

  • Bob leads Jake (and us) in a prayer through the difficult parts of the Christmas season.

  • The role animals can play in our attachment healing

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Adoption (Part 4) w/ Sr. Miriam James Heidland06 Dec 202301:01:51

Sr. Miriam James Heidland shares her experience of being adopted. Jake, Bob & Sister have worked together for years and start the conversation off by discussing her impactful ministry, finding identity in Christ & her healing journey. She then shares about finding out she was adopted & the struggles & graces experienced along the way. 

Key Points

  • Getting to a place where you are secure in your own identity that people’s reaction to you doesn’t affect you.

  • A discussion exploring why Sr. Miriam’s ministry connects so well with people. 

  • “The man who loves to walk will go further than the man who loves the destination.”

  • We are all adopted sons & daughters of God.

  • What it means to truly belong.

  • Sister shares her experience of finding out that she was adopted.

  • Experiencing the kindness of the Lord that doesn’t pull away or act harshly.

  • Sister shares the struggles and graces during her healing process.

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Adoption (Part 3)22 Nov 202301:08:30

Chris & Michelle Benzinger share their story of adopting two children from Haiti after a hurricane devastated the country. They share with Jake & Bob how they weren’t planning to adopt until the Lord put it on their heart. They discuss how they navigated integrating these children into their family & how there was joint restoration for everyone involved. Michelle also talks about her experience with Safe & Sound protocol & it’s role in her healing journey.

Key Points

  • Before adoption, the call from the Lord was “Will you welcome them into your heart?”

  • How Chris & Michelle’s community helped to welcome their new children.

  • The disorientation of the kids coming to a new place, with new people and they don’t understand the language.

  • Joint restoration for everyone involved. Healing of attachment wounds for Chris & Michelle as well as their kids.

  • The importance of listening to your body in healing & a discussion of somatic methods.

  • Our minds and body are so connected that healing in one helps the other.

  • Safe & Sound Protocol explanation & it’s usefulness in our own healing and especially in our parenting.

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