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It’s no secret that with all that’s happened over this past year, there’s a very real emotional and mental health crisis around the world. At the beginning of a new year, we simply cannot continue to grit our teeth and try to power through life. We have to take a good look at our physical, mental, and emotional health and come up with some INTENTIONAL plans [...] The post Just Keep Going appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Hey Mercy Talk Fam! Before we finish out the crazy year that’s been, we wanted to take a few moments to share how God has been encouraging us and how we’ve been praying for you! We know so many of us have walked different roads in 2020 and it’s tempting to look ahead and expect [...] The post Looking Ahead appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Conflict can certainly take on many uncomfortable scenarios. But if we can take a closer look at our expectations in conflict, it can really reframe the way we approach and respond to others (even in the most difficult of circumstances). Our expectation for specific desired outcomes in conflict can often become more important than the [...] The post Expectations in Conflict appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

As the holidays approach, it can seem as if everyone feels they are owed “special treatment”. Of course, we’re talking about something that is actually present in us all and that is entitlement. While it can be easy to recognize in others as well as our kids (whether you’re a parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc.), [...] The post Combating Entitlement with Our Kids and Ourselves appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Setting boundaries with others is a vital way of protecting our relationships as well as our own health in the process. However, what may feel less obvious are the boundaries that need to be reevaluated as life changes. Of course, we’re talking about boundaries with our parents as we age (and as they age as [...] The post Boundaries with Our Parents as Adults appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

As we near Thanksgiving, recognize that it can feel complicated trying to process the disappointment, loss, and grief of the past year while also cultivating gratitude. It’s clear that the Bible tells us we can have joy even in the hardest of circumstances, but how do we practically do this without becoming bitter or depressed? [...] The post Mixed Emotions appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

We’re so excited you’ve joined us for another episode of #MercyTalk! Last week, we kicked off the month by talking about why it’s important to set healthy boundaries with toxic or unhealthy family members. This week, we wanted to talk more about the HOW. If we recognize that we need to set some boundaries within [...] The post How to Set Boundaries with Family appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

In this episode of #MercyTalk, we sit down to discuss the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries with family members, even if there are still areas of unhealth. While we recognize there are no perfect people, at the end of the day, how can we decipher the difference between a family member who has made some [...] The post Boundaries with Family appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Today we’re going to continue our conversation on attachment but through the lens of our relationship with the Lord and how our earliest relationships have influenced that. We’re also going to take a look at the “Father Ladder” tool and how we can better process our experiences with our caregivers with the Lord. Also, on [...] The post Attachment and the Father Ladder appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On this episode of Mercy Talk, we continue our conversation on attachment as we discuss what it means through the lens of breaking free from generational patterns. As we’ve discussed here before, so much of our upbringing directly affects the way we show up in the world. Today, we’ll dive into what it looks like [...] The post Attachment and Breaking Free from Generational Patterns appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Whether it’s stress from work, an argument with our spouse/roommate or dealing with a challenging child, conflict can cause us to posture ourselves from a place of defense rather than from intentionality in our relationships. Conflict is a part of life and cannot be avoided (at least not forever), so how do we recognize unhealthy [...] The post Attachment and Our Ability to Handle Conflict appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

No matter our age, the relationships we had growing up play a key role in the way we relate to others. Even now, many of us are making decisions based on the way we connected with our caretakers. So how does this affect our ability to attach with friends, partners or even our kids in [...] The post Let’s Talk Attachment appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

In a world that encourages the self-made man or woman, it can be hard to admit when we need help…much less counseling for ourselves. In today’s Mercy Talk episode, we sit down with our Founder and President, Nancy Alcorn as she shares her own story of processing grief and reaching out for help. Don’t miss [...] The post Asking for Help when You’re Hurting appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

In this follow up conversation on the topic of suicide, we dive into the sobering reality that mental health issues and suicidal struggles are no stranger to those within the church. What’s more, we have people in our congregations who have been directly affected by suicide and are silently suffering. As followers of Jesus, how [...] The post Aftermath of Suicide appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On this special episode of MercyTalk, we sit down 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 we discuss [...] The post Helping Someone with Suicidal Thoughts appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On this episode of Mercy Talk, we continue our conversation on freedom and what kinds of things can get in the way as we journey there. While most of us would say freedom is something we want, the investment in our freedom can feel like another matter altogether. Join us today as we discuss why [...] The post Roadblocks to Freedom appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Freedom is something we’re extremely passionate about here at Mercy…but what does that look like on a practical level and what are some misconceptions we often have about it? On this episode of Mercy Talk, we dive into our favorite topic and what it could look like to really live a life of freedom in [...] The post What is Freedom? appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On this episode of Mercy Talk, we dive into our up and coming Keys to Freedom Teaching Series and how you can be a part! We also revisit the vital role of our “root systems” and why addressing what’s unseen first, is essential to lasting freedom in all areas of our life! Also, in this [...] The post Why Roots Matter appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On this episode of Mercy Talk, we take a close look at what it means to extend genuine, missional hospitality in a time where inviting others into our homes can be very challenging. As followers of Jesus, how can we still practice missional hospitality in the midst of this season? How do we lay down [...] The post Counterfeit Hospitality and Healthy Boundaries appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On this episode of Mercy Talk, we’re excited to continue our discussion on missional hospitality and explore the claim that at times, it can feel like Christians are victims in a post Christian world. While many of us may experience uncomfortable conversations and disagreements with those who don’t believe in Jesus, this subconscious victim mentality [...] The post Living as Christians in a Post Christian World appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.