Escaping the Drama Trap Podcast Episode
Drama sells in the box office, newsstands, social media feeds and more. It draws an audience because it is interesting. Yet, because drama often plays on relational conflict, it is painful. Because we are relational beings, we unfortunately find ourselves too often on drama’s stage. In this episode of Breaking
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Am I Living a Healthy, Balanced Life?
“…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 God’s desire for us is that we can live a full and abundant life in relationship to him. Yet, life is full of situations and transitions which can shape and affect our
Elroi: The God Who Sees Me Podcast Episode
She was useful until she was not. She was a victim of abuse and mistreatment. She was an abandoned outsider of God’s covenant people. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kaleb Beyer and Matt Kaufmann linger on Hagar’s story. At her most desperate moment, God loves her really well. So
Creative Spiritual Disciplines Podcast Episode
God has created us with the ability to connect with him. In fact, we are most satisfied when we do. Yet, at times, our spiritual disciplines may seem dull, flat or tired. It is in times like these that we need to think creatively about the activities we regularly engage in
The Journey to a Healthy Marriage
In many ways, all of life can be viewed as a process of growth – from one stage to the next. The apostle Paul shares in Colossians 2:6-7 “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished
Before “I do” Podcast Episode
A lot of health for marriages lies in the prework, before the marriage happens. This episode speaks about the pre-contemplative, contemplative and engagement phase of marriage and the great deal of promise these stages hold.
The Story of Mental Health Podcast Episode
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Like most matters that get highlighted with a month’s recognition, there is a story to be told. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ron Messner and Ted Witzig Jr. join to tell the story. A story that has loving as Jesus loves at its
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Wisely Navigating AI
Have you noticed how effortlessly technology brings you personalized news, helps craft your texts and emails, recommends exactly what you might buy next, or even anticipates the best route for your commute? Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t limited to science fiction anymore – it’s become part of our everyday routines, guiding
Receiving God’s Blessing Podcast Episode
God was very thoughtful and intentional about how to bless his people. “Do it like this” he told Aaron. His blessing (captured in Numbers 6) is beautiful poetry. Not only is it beautiful to the ear, but it is also health to the heart and soul. In this episode of
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Emotional Dependency & Enmeshment Podcast Episode
The capacity for emotion sets us apart from all things living. It gives us the capability for healthy, deep and intimate relationships. What does it look like when our relationships are too enmeshed emotionally?