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On this episode of MercyTalk, we begin our Advent series by discussing the theme of peace with Dr. Brooke Keels. During the holiday season, it can be easy to find yourself in a place of anxiety and worry. In this episode, we remind you that peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence [...] The post Advent Series: Choosing Peace in the Holidays appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On this episode of MercyTalk, we discuss faith and the fulfillment of God’s promises with a very special guest, Arianna Walker, CEO of Mercy UK. Arianna shares her story of starting the Mercy program in the UK and discovering the power of partnering with God’s promises. Also, in this episode… God’s provision for His calling [...] The post God’s Yes Needs Your Amen with Arianna Walker appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On this episode of MercyTalk, we talk about mental health and the Church with Dr. Brooke Keels and a new guest to MercyTalk, Marshall Gallagher. Marshall is a local pastor and serves as Mercy’s Church Strategy Advisor. Why do conversations around mental health and psychology seem to be so tricky in the Church? Marshall helps [...] The post Why is Talking About Mental Health in the Church so Tricky? appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On this episode of MercyTalk, we dive deeper into the steps for finding the right counselor. Professional, licensed counseling combined with Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit are both vitally important on a healing journey. And in this episode, Melanie Wise will interview Dr. Brooke Keels and Kim Brown, the Director of Counseling [...] The post Jesus and Counseling…How Can I Have Both? appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On this episode of MercyTalk, we discuss guilt, shame, and regret with the Executive Director of REBOOT Recovery, Evan Owens. Evan helps us understand the difference between guilt, shame, and regret, including how each can be used for both good and evil in our lives. Most importantly, Evan shares about how to move from the [...] The post Guilt, Shame, and Regret with Evan Owens appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On this episode of MercyTalk, we discuss how to navigate blended families with the Executive Director of Mercy Canada, Nicola Bartel. A blended family is a family where at least one parent has children that are not biologically or adoptive related to the other spouse. Either parent, or both, may have children from previous relationships [...] The post Navigating Blended Families with Nicola Bartel appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On this special episode of Mercy Talk, we revisit a conversation with 2015 Mercy graduate Ashley as she shares her story of multiple suicide attempts and her journey to finding healing in Jesus. If you or someone you know is struggling to find a reason to live, then don’t miss this very important episode as [...] The post Best of MercyTalk – Helping Someone with Suicidal Thoughts appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Welcome back to Mercy Talk! This week as we revisit a conversation between our Senior Director of Outreach, Melanie Wise, and Laura Ryder (one of our UK staff back in 2015). Laura shares her personal experience of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and the lessons she learned about journeying with the Lord and trusting His [...] The post Best of Mercy Talk – Little Steps Conquer Big Mountains appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Hey everyone and welcome back to another episode of Mercy Talk! Today, we’re revisiting a conversation between Jen Otero and Melanie Wise as they walk through the how of overcoming rejection. They’ll also discuss the importance of identifying rejection at the root level and the branches that it can create as well as practical steps [...] The post Best of Mercy Talk – Overcoming Rejection appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Welcome back to another episode of Mercy Talk! In today's discussion with Rachael Thomas and Dr. Brook Keels, we revisit a topic that has oftentimes been misunderstood in the church. This is a forum in which to ask ourselves, “How can we be motivated to better respond from a place of love?” (1 Peter 4:8). [...] The post Best of Mercy Talk – Mental Health: How do we Respond? Part Two appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Hey Mercy Talk friends! In today’s “Best of Mercy Talk” episode, our Senior Director of Outreach, Melanie Wise, and Jen Otero jump into a conversation all about preventing compassion fatigue. They’ll lay the foundation for what “safeguarding oneself” even means and dispel some of the myths that keep us from establishing healthy boundaries. Tune in! The post Best of Mercy Talk – Preventing Compassion Fatigue appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Welcome back to another episode of Mercy Talk! On this episode of “The Best of Mercy Talk”, join hosts Jen Otero and Melanie Wise as they unpack HOW to overcome fear! They also discuss generational patterns, power in taking responsibility, and how our thoughts, words, and actions are big factors in overcoming what we’ve been [...] The post Best of Mercy Talk – Overcoming Fear: How? appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

This summer, we’re walking through some of our favorite Mercy Talk episodes and today, we’re sharing a conversation from Melanie Wise and Jen Otero as they discuss anger at God. They also remind us of the truth that God is not disappointed in our anger towards Him and how to face those emotions so we [...] The post Best of Mercy Talk – Permission to be Angry at God appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Hey everyone and welcome to another Mercy Talk! Today we’re revisiting a conversation between Brooke Keels and Rachael Thomas as they discuss the importance of community when it comes to battling shame. They’ll also discuss living vulnerably with others, the practice of disregarding shame, and why modeling vulnerability within our communities matters! Don’t miss this [...] The post Best of Mercy Talk – Roadblocks to Hearing and Connecting to the Father in Your Prayer Life appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Hey everyone and welcome to another Mercy Talk! Today we’re revisiting a conversation between Brooke Keels and Rachael Thomas as they discuss the importance of community when it comes to battling shame. They’ll also discuss living vulnerably with others, the practice of disregarding shame, and why modeling vulnerability within our communities matters! Don’t miss this [...] The post Best of Mercy Talk – Redeeming Shame in Our Nurturing Communities appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

In today’s episode of Mercy Talk, we’ll revisit a conversation between Melanie Wise and Jen Otero as they discuss safeguarding yourself through self-care. They’ll also break down what self-care actually is and the lies that prevent us from implementing it into our daily lives. Feeling weary and worn? Take a few minutes to listen to [...] The post Best of Mercy Talk – Safeguarding Yourself Through Self-Care appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Hey everyone and welcome back to another episode of Mercy Talk! Over the summer, we’ll continue to revisit and share some of our favorite episodes from Mercy Talk with you! On today’s episode, we revisit a conversation between Jen Otero and Dr. Brooke Keels as they discuss parental boundaries and how to set them with [...] The post Best of Mercy Talk – Parental Boundaries appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Hey everyone and welcome to another episode of Mercy Talk! If you haven’t heard yet, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from Mercy Talk over the years and sharing them this summer! On today’s episode, we’re looking back at a conversation between our Senior Director of Outreach, Melanie Wise and Jen Otero as they [...] The post Best of Mercy Talk – Heartache and Suffering appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Hey Mercy Talk friends! Today, we’re excited to kick off our new summer series, “The Best of Mercy Talk”, as we revisit some of our favorite conversations from over the years! Join us today as we dive into the story of one of our UK Mercy Executives, Arianna Walker. We’ll listen as Arianna shares the [...] The post Best of Mercy Talk – Lead Your Soul appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On today’s episode of MercyTalk, we have a conversation with our Founder and President, Nancy Alcorn, about some of her story and some of the things that God has taught her – not only when she started Mercy back in 1983 but as she has continued to lead this organization for the past almost 38 [...] The post Saying ‘Yes’ to God with Nancy Alcorn appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.