Living Wholehearted Podcast With Jeff and Terra
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsJoin the Mattsons, a dynamic husband-wife team, who are helping leaders live and lead with integrity at home, at work, and in the community. Whether you are a parent, a pastor, a CEO, or all three, the Living Wholehearted Podcast inspires and helps you shrink the gap between what you preach and how you live. Authors, speakers, business owners, social entrepreneurs, parents, and co-founders of Living Wholehearted and Courageous Girls, Jeff is a seasoned Executive Coach and Terra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Their weekly conversations integrate trauma-informed clinical, biblical, and relational wisdom, offering practical tools and relatable insights to help you with the relationships that matter most. Living Wholehearted is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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Episode 98: The intersection of Biblical Truth and Neuroscience to Heal Toxic Experiences
September 28, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBThe Mattsons invited Dr. Tiffany Tajiri to the podcast to talk about trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and how God’s Word can help us restore our fractured pasts. Dr. Tiffany Tajiri is a licensed and board-certified clinical psychologist, a veteran US Air Force officer, and currently the chief of the largest behavioral health clinic at Fort Bliss, Texas. She is the CEO and founder of Stand Up and Recover, Inc., the creator of Rhythm Restoration, and co-author of Abundant Recover...
Episode 97: Finding Our Purpose
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat is my purpose? How do I find it? Will it change? Can I live without a purpose and what are the effects? Can I miss my purpose? In this episode, Jeff and Terra share their personal stories and how they stumbled upon their unique purposes. They share how they then cultivated a shared meaning as a married couple. They have helped thousands understand their purpose through exploring wiring, story, and God-given talents. The Mattson simplify the common questions and help listeners find freed...
Episode 96: Cultivating Happiness in our Homes with Tristen Collins
September 14, 2021 05:30 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWe have been talking about so many heavy topics, we thought it was time to spend an episode discussing something we all desire...happiness. Some people cringe, thinking that happiness is a shallow and possibility immature emotion. Others sacrifice everything in order to attain happiness for themselves and their children. In this episode, we describe the definition and value of happiness, what the Bible has to say about it, and how we can practically cultivate it in our homes. Our guest...
Episode 95: Getting through the Hard Good of Life with Lisa Whittle
September 07, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBLisa Whittle joins Jeff and Terra and shares her journey of losing her father and her upclose observations watching him do forty years of ministry. She speaks of the good and the hard of life with humor, depth, and practical wisdom. Lisa addresses how to manage emotions through the flood of grieving, loss, and difficult seasons. Listen in for hope and insight around finding purpose, what to do when you are weary and considering shutting down, or are facing an unpredictable future. Lisa...
Episode 94: God is My Defender - Trauma to Triumph with Rosie Rivera
August 31, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBEverything we do at Living Wholehearted and Courageous Girls is through the lens of trauma-informed theology. God draws near to the brokenhearted and wants to help those who are victimized. In episode 94, Terra talked with Rosie Rivera about her abusive trauma and her relationships with a God she so dearly loves. Rosia is the author of God Is Your Defender: Learning to Stand After Life Has Knocked You Down (Thomas Nelson, June 8, 2021). Through her own journey of trauma, she holds tight to t...
Episode 93: The Exodus Road with David Zach
August 24, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBHuman trafficking, especially sex trafficking, is not an easy topic to discuss, but don’t skip this podcast! This issue touches the lives of all of us. This is not just a foreign issue - it affects communities and families everywhere. Tune in and learn how we can all participate in bringing justice, mercy and restoration. Our guest for this episode is David Zack, the lead singer and songwriter for a rock band, and a volunteer with The Exodus Road, an organization bringing holistic and ...
Episode 92: Teaching Our Children to navigate a Pornographic World with Josh Glaser
August 17, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWe all know that pornography is a problem in America. But what many parents don't know is that our kids (boys, and yes, girls too) are susceptible to getting addicted as young as nine years old. To help us understand this topic, we are joined by Josh Glaser. He is a pastor, speaker, writer, and blogger. Josh has been with Regeneration Ministries since 1999 and has served as Executive Director since 2006. Josh is the author of “Rescue”, a year-round discipleship program for men seeking ...
Episode 92: Teaching Our Children to navigate a Pornographic World with Josh Glaser
August 17, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBWe all know that pornography is a problem in America. But what many parents don't know is that our kids (boys, and yes, girls too) are susceptible to getting addicted as young as nine years old. To help us understand this topic, we are joined by Josh Glaser. He is a pastor, speaker, writer, and blogger. Josh has been with Regeneration Ministries since 1999 and has served as Executive Director since 2006. Josh is the author of “Rescue”, a year-round discipleship program for men seeking ...
Episode 91: Shame No More with Dr. Richard Shaw
August 10, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBHow does one heal from a life of shame? Join us as we dive into a conversation with Dr. Richard Shaw, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Mental Health Counselor. He is also an ordained minister with the International Foursquare Church and he is an Associate Professor of Counseling at George Fox University. He has traveled extensively in the U.S. and overseas to teach and facilitate workshops for his groundbreaking work around shame and grace. We believe shame and grace are at...
Episode 90: Becoming a Woman Today with Bethany Beal of GirlDefined
August 03, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBAre you raising a daughter or mentoring girls? This podcast is for you. Being a girl and a woman today is hard and the messages women are hearing are so confusing! Join Terra Mattson, co-host of this podcast as well as licensed marriage and family therapist, co-founder of Courageous Girls and author of Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace, for a conversation with Bethany Beal on what girls need today. Bethany, along with her sister, Kristen, launched GirlDefined Ministries in 20...
Episode 89: Ethics of Podcasting: Tips, Tricks, and Truth Telling with Esther Littlefield
July 27, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBHave you ever wanted to start a podcast? Maybe you have a podcast and you are looking for some insider tips. Maybe you listen to podcasts and wonder how they juggle the tensions they hold leading and influencing many. Terra speaks with Esther Littlefield, a business and leadership coach who has years of experience. She offers practical insights and helpful principles to help anyone navigate common pitfalls. Esther is a marketing strategist and business coach for Christian women who are...
Episode 88: The Makings of the Living Wholehearted Lodge & Retreat
July 20, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBJeff and Terra share the vision of the new Living Wholehearted Lodge and Retreat, coming Fall 2021. While they talk about their shared meaning as a couple, they discuss marriage principles based on the Gottman’s “sound relationship house” model and what lies ahead for the LW Lodge & Retreat. Jeff and Terra, the hosts of the podcast, are co-founders and co-owners of Living Wholehearted and Courageous Girls. Just celebrating 20 years of marriage, they met with a vision to utilize their e...
Episode 87: Every Moment Matters in Marriage with Todd & Brooke Tilghman
July 13, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBIf you watch The Voice, you might already be familiar with our guests on this episode. Todd and Brooke Tilghman are parents to eight children. Having recently moved closer to Nashville for Todd’s leap-of-faith to pursue music full time, they now live in Tennessee. From 2011 to 2020, Todd was the pastor of Cornerstone Church in Meridian, Mississippi. He has the distinction of being the oldest winner, at age forty-two, in the history of The Voice. As a member of “Team Blake”, Todd was the winn...
Episode 86: Different - A Great Thing To Be! with Heather Avis
July 06, 2021 14:03 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBHeather Avis is our guest for today’s episode. She is leading the way in creating a world where the differences children see in themselves and others are celebrated and embraced! Heather is the founder and chief visionary officer at The Lucky Few, a social awareness brand on a mission to make a more inclusive and loving world with an emphasis on shifting the Down syndrome narrative. She runs The Lucky Few's hit Instagram account and is the author of the children’s book, “Different - A ...
Episode 85: Leading for Change
June 29, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBHow does one lead well when working with governors, mayors, advocates, faith leaders, community organizers, all with different and opposing worldviews, to find common ground for youth from marginalize populations? This honest conversation about leading with integrity in a complex, and often controversial, social arena is one you won’t want to miss. In this episode, Jeff is joined by Mark Jackson, a native of Portland, Oregon. He holds credentials in Sociology, Communications, English a...
Episode 84: The Freedom Fight and the Pornography Conversation
June 22, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this episode we are discussing an important topic that we believe needs to be addressed more openly, both inside and outside the Church - the struggle with pornography. This conversation is full of honesty and grace, not shame. Our goal is healing and freedom. You won’t be disappointed with this conversation! To help us understand the growing epidemic of addiction to pornography, our guest is Ted Shimer. He’s the founder of The Freedom Fight, an online addiction recovery program. He...
Episode 83: A Father’s Day Special: Featuring a dynamic dad-daughter duo
June 15, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBAre you a dad? Want to be a dad? Have a dad? This episode is for you! Father and daughter duo, Dr. Mark Pitts and Becky Thompson, have written The Midnight Dad Devotional for the dad who wants to be connected to His Father so He can love his children well. Becky Thompson is bestselling author and creator of the Midnight Mom Devotional community, gathering over one million moms in nightly prayer. Dr. Mark Pitts is a graduate of the University of Tulsa Law School, an ordained pastor and well-k...
Episode 82: Her Story, Bulimia & Body Image Issues with Terra Mattson, MA LMFT, LPC
June 08, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn a world that determines the value of a person based on appearance, Terra exposes the subtle lies we’ve bought into regarding our body image, relationship with food, exercise and our emotions. In today’s episode, following Dr. Rhona’s episodes on food addiction, Terra shares her own story with her battle with bulimia as a teen. Her journey as a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor has led her to understand more of her own healing journey as she has wa...
Episode 81: Recovery from Food Addiction, Part 2 with Dr. Rhona Epstein
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBBody image issues are common among both men and women. Eating disorders and food addiction are on the rise. In this episode, part two (see episode 80 for part 1), Dr. Rhona connects the dots between the role of faith, the root of food addiction, and the key principles to the 12 step process. This is an episode for anyone who is raising a child, facing addiction in their own story, or leading those who are vulnerable to this epidemic. Dr. Rhona Epstein began her recovery journey at sev...
Episode 80: Recovery from Food Addiction, Part 1 with Dr. Rhona Epstein
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBBody image issues are common among both men and women. Eating disorders and food addiction are on the rise. In this episode (part one of two), Dr. Rhona shares her story and explains the key symptoms of the controversial “food addiction” and why many of us need to rethink how we are looking at food and the recovery process. This is an episode for anyone who is raising a child, facing addiction in their own story, or leading those who are vulnerable to this epidemic. Dr. Rhona Epstein ...
Episode 79: Are You Really Okay? with Debra Fileta, LPC
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Mattsons invited Debra Fileta to talk about her new book, Are you Really Okay Getting Real About Who You Are, How You’re Doing, and Why It Matters. As you may or may not know, at Living Wholehearted, we are passionate about bridging the gap between mental health and clinical research and what God’s word has to say. We specialize in leaders because we know leaders are human too! According to Lifeway Research, 23% of pastors acknowledge they have p...
Episode 78: Leading with Humility with Craig Denison
May 11, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBJeff and Terra love their work with leaders in the home, at work and in the community. Today, they are talking with Craig Denison, CEO of Denison Ministries, about leadership, parenting, and principles learned through his unconventional journey to executive leadership. Craig is a speaker, worship leader, and the author of First15 Daily Devotional - helping more than one million believers in hundreds of countries experience God in a fresh way every day. Craig currently serves as the Chief Ex...
Episode 77: Finding Spirit-Help in a Culture of Self-Help with Jeannie Cunnion
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBMaybe you have been a follower of Christ for a long time and have never fully embraced the idea of the Holy Spirit, or maybe you are not familiar with the Christian faith and the concept of the Holy Spirit sounds hokey. In either case, we hope you will stick around for this entire episode. We think there is something for everyone today in our conversation with Jeannie Cunnion as she challenges us (with love) to consider ALL of who God is and what He offers through the Holy Spirit. Jean...
Episode 76: How to lead groups toward real and meaningful relationships
April 27, 2021 07:01 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBEver been in that awkward small group? You know the one. No one shares, silence for days, and when someone does share, it’s about their aunt’s dog? Have you ever been the LEADER of one of those groups and just hit your head up against the wall wondering how to bring life and authenticity into the room? Well, we have some insights for you today. Our guest, Robby Angel, kindred fly fisher and lover of all things grace, is here to help! Robby is the President and CEO of Trueface Ministrie...
Episode 75: Trauma-Informed Theology: Integration of mind, body, heart and soul
April 20, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode, Jeff and Terra are going to share some of their core beliefs and the foundations of their organizations Living Wholehearted and Courageous Girls. Bridging the gap between biblical, clinical and relational wisdom, they explore the connections between the mind, body, heart and soul and how mental health and the Bible go hand in hand. They discuss the connection between consulting and counseling, leadership and trauma, mental health and theology. Terra shares how sh...
Episode 74: Tackling Big Topics: The future of Church, LGBTQ+ and Faith with pastor Bill Towne
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIn a world with so many unknowns and shades of gray, leadership hard. Everyone has an opinion and leaders are just humans who have said yes to the call. The Living Wholehearted Podcast brings leaders in the home, work, and community honest conversations and practical tools to help with the people issues keeping leaders up at night. After reflecting on a year of living and leading through a global pandemic, the Mattsons wanted to address two important relevant questions: 1) What does th...
Episode 73: Love-Centered Parenting: Help for the Controlling Parent with Crystal Paine
April 06, 2021 07:05 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBToday, Jeff and Terra are unpacking the difference between parent-centered parenting and love-centered parenting with author and podcastor, Crystal Paine. It’s far too easy for any parent to get caught up in the non-essentials and more often than not, there is a marker in all our stories that helps us recognize what really matters. Crystal shares the 6 keys to communicating well with your children and offers many other insightful tools to help us raise children who know they are loved. We l...
Episode 72: Signs of Hope: How Small Acts of Love can Change Your World with Amy Wolff
March 30, 2021 07:05 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBDo you ever wonder how you can be an agent of hope in a world of so much hard news? Maybe you are looking for your own signs of hope these days? This episode will not only inspire, but reminds all of us that hope comes in all shapes and sizes. Amy Wolff is not only one of our neighbors and friends, she is a TEDx speaker coach and founder of the Don’t Give Up Signs Movement. Married and raising two beautiful Courageous Girls, she runs her own business, Distinction Communication and just...
Episode 71: Living Unbroken: Reclaiming Your Life and Your Heart After Divorce with Tracie Miles
March 23, 2021 07:05 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThere are just some topics we talk about today that seem like a no brainer and a taboo topic all at the same time. One of those topics is divorce and with so many directions we could go, we are particularly discussing how one heals after the ending of a long-term marriage and emotional turmoil that follows and how the church can do a better job of supporting those going through divorce. Our guest, Tracie Miles, shares her own personal devastation and heartbreak with divorce. In her bo...
Episode 70: Integrity for the Musician/Worship Leader with Olivia Pothoff
March 16, 2021 07:05 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBLeading with integrity is rooted in a lifestyle and starts from the inside out. We love when we get to share stories of leaders who are living wholehearted and trying to match their inner world to their outer expressions. Artists, particularly musicians, have a unique battle. Olivia Pothoff has been singing since she was three years old and longed to be a musician who sang for Jesus. However, she wrestled with not wanting to be seen as self-promoting, prideful or a show off, a common struggl...
Episode 69: Leadership, InCourage 2020, Trauma, and More with Musician Olivia Pothoff
March 09, 2021 08:05 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBWhen we planned InCourage 2020 (now called @courageousgathering) for March 13 & 14, little did we know what would lie ahead in 2020. On the eve of our rehearsal, the Oregon govenor said that groups could no longer gather in the state of Oregon due to the beginnings of what we would come to call - a global pandemic. Though women were flying in from around the country, we had everything in place for a powerful weekend of biblical, clinical, and relational wisdom with worship from artists like ...
Episode 68: Fall in Love with God’s Word with Brittany Ann
March 02, 2021 08:05 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThe very word QUIET TIME can seem archaic in our day in age. However, as we unpack the link between psychology and theology and leadership at Living Wholehearted, a common thread in becoming wholehearted is knowing the One who made us and walks with us in our day to day lives. Whether you call it “renewing our minds” and “reframing” or “schemas” - reading the Bible is a central part of taking our thoughts captive, grounding our emotions, and developing our identity. Maybe you are overwhelm...
Episode 67: My Wynter Season with Jonathan Pitts
February 23, 2021 08:05 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBWe know we just had Jonathan Pitts on the podcast this last January. (Listen to episode #60). But we just wanted more! He just released his book, “My Wynter Season” and there was more to learn. As you may remember, if you have been hanging with us for awhile, Jonathan is an author, speaker, and the executive pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee. He previously served as the executive director at the Urban Alternative, the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans. Jonathan has ...
Episode 66: Our Love Story, Part 2
February 16, 2021 08:05 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWe are Jeff and Terra Mattson, a husband and wife team who is helping leaders live with integrity. We started @living_wholehearted ten years ago to bring professional counseling and consulting to leaders who felt alone in the work they do both at home and in their work spaces. Now, we have a team of professionals, books, @mycourageousgirls, and this podcast. Though we share a passion for people, we are oldest children trying to play nice in our marriage. (wink) Our humanity gets in the way, ...
Episode 65: Our Love Story, Part 1
February 09, 2021 08:05 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBAs the founders of Living Wholehearted, Courageous Girls, and the Living Wholehearted Podcast, we wanted you to know a little more about our journey together. In fact, Valentine’s Day was our first date. Don’t be fooled... Jeff didn’t know it was Valentine’s Day! We are not just business and ministry partners, we are husband and wife. And WE STILL LIKE EACH OTHER after all these years. That’s a miracle in an age where fewer and fewer are getting married and staying married. What’s our secre...
Episode 64: The Power of One Man with Dr. Ron Archer
February 02, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBWe had an incredible time listening to Dr. Ron Archer. It’s Super Bowl week and though you might not be interested in football, you will be blown away by our conversation. We usually stick with 30 minute interviews, but we couldn’t stop listening and craved more. So you bet we will have Dr. Archer back on the podcast! Dr. Ron Archer is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, business executive, and author. He was an NFL chaplain, pastor, and world leader, advising several U.S. preside...
Episode 63: Trauma - Informed Theology Part 2 with Joel & Kimberly Harris
January 26, 2021 15:35 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWe are diving into an important topic today addressing abuse and how the church can grow in health and wholeness in our response to survivors. We talk about why victims do not speak up, helpful messages from the pulpit and not so helpful messages. We address how a person can find healing from their abuse and the compassion needed for the long journey. Listen to the first half of this vital conversation in last week’s episode #62. In part 2, we are talking specifically to leaders and h...
Episode 62: Trauma-informed Theology Part 1 with Joel & Kimberly Harris
January 19, 2021 08:05 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBOur guests are helping us dive into an important topic of how do we help sex abuse survivors, as well as prevent more abuse in the church. This is never an easy topic, but a vital one we are passionate about and think it’s a key to shrinking all our integrity gaps. Today we have Joel and Kimberly Harris who are transplants from Portland, Oregon to South Dakota, where Joel is a pastor and worship leader. They have three girls, whom they homeschool. As a family, they value the power of music a...
Episode 61: Recovery from Abuse & Addiction: A Story of Grace with Austie Eckley
January 12, 2021 14:21 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn Part 1 of this discussion on abuse and trauma, we share a story with you that is far too common. You might not be someone who has faced addiction or has a story of abuse. However, we can guarantee that you know someone who has and they often do not look like they are trauma survivors. 1 and 3 girls are sexually abused and addiction follows most abuse survivors as they try to cope with the pain. Austie Eckley is a leader of women who loves passionately and fiercely because she knows what i...
Episode 60: Hope in the Darkness: When God uses life and death with Jonathan Pitts
January 05, 2021 08:05 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWhat a powerful conversation with Jonathan Pitts. Jonathan shares the journey of loosing his wife unexpectedly and the process of coming alongside his four girls as they all make room for a new way of living. As a leader parenting daughters and co-founder of a ministry for tween girls, we felt like we were talking to a kindred friend. Jonathan is an author, speaker, and the executive pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee. He previously served as the executive director at the Ur...
Episode 59: Hope in the Darkness: The Digital Dilemma with David Murrow
December 29, 2020 08:05 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIf you are like most parents, you were already battling the age of screen time way before a world pandemic. 2020 just sunk us into a deeper dependency on our devices as schools moved online, work meetings moved to zoom, and we were told to “socially distance.” In this episode, author David Murrow brings us hope in the midst of a confusing time. Know you won’t be shamed or guilted. You will be encouraged with practical help for the digital age we live in. In his recent book, Drowning in Scree...
Episode 58: Hope in the Darkness: Trusting God through the Hard Part 2 with Ted & Ally Hotchkiss
December 22, 2020 08:05 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBWelcome to part 2 of trusting God through the hard. If you didn’t hear the beginning of Ted and Ally Hotchkiss’s story, take time to hear their love story (we all love a good love story). Stories of hope in the midst of darkness are reminders of how resilient we can be, regardless of our circumstances. Though we all want a comfortable, easy life (or so we think), the purpose of our lives is far greater than that. Sitting with those who suffer is truly sacred space. Join us as we all learn ho...
Episode 57: Hope in the Darkness: Trusting God through the Hard Part 1 with Ted & Ally Hotchkiss
December 15, 2020 08:05 - 25 minutes - 23 MBTrusting God through the hard is…well…hard. We are bringing you stories of hope through the darkness because we know that 2020 has taken its toll and winter can be a hard time for many. Though it’s the most wonderful time of the year and many wait all year long for the Christmas season, it can also bring difficult emotions and reminders of what life is not. For some, the hard doesn’t go away just because we put up our Christmas tree or run through the latest Hallmark Christmas movies (though...
Episode 56: Hope in the Darkness: The hope of GRACE with Bill Thralls
December 08, 2020 08:05 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBJeff and Terra have been richly blessed by many leaders and mentors in their life over the years. Today, they unpack a simple yet profound message of grace with one of the leading experts on the subject, Bill Thralls. Though we often throw this word around, we rarely apply it to our lives and our realities. Grace is one of the greatest reasons we can hope in the midst of darkness. It’s the reason we celebrate this time of year. As co-founder of Trueface in 1995, Bill's wisdom has been pen...
Episode 55: Hope in the Darkness: Grieving through the Holidays with Stan & Lori Thomas
December 01, 2020 08:05 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThe Christmas season is considered “the most wonderful time of the year.” And yet, it can also bring up enormous grief and reminders of loss as a song comes on the radio, the smells in the air remind us of what was. Living Wholehearted means we bring all of who we are to our lives, including the pain of our stories. We have the privilege of listening to Stan and Lori Thomas, as they share about how they are making it through the loss of their child. After losing their daughter, Aimee Brooke ...
Episode 54: Kintsugi Principles: Beauty out of Brokenness Part 2 with Monte & Stephanie Schmidt
November 24, 2020 08:05 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBMonte and Stephanie found themselves at the edge of burnout. In part 2, we dive deeper into their recovery process and how Monte ended up being a counselor after decades of leading in business and full-time ministry. If you have not listened to Episode 53, stop and listen first. The Schmidts have been married 31 years and have five children, including two adopted girls with disabilities. Steph has been a stay-at-home mom for the past 25 years and Monte currently works as one of the professio...
Episode 53: Kintsugi Principles: Beauty out of Brokeness Part 1 with Monte & Stephanie Schmidt
November 17, 2020 08:05 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBMonte and Stephanie found themselves at the edge of burnout. Monte was hiding for years as he served in various leadership roles, including ministry. Stephanie was unaware of Monte’s inner world until he hit a wall. Monte was adopted at birth and a depression survivor. This episode unpacks their journey together - through his healing journey. They have been married 31 years and have five children. Steph has been a stay-at-home mom for the past 25 years and Monte worked as a high school teach...
Episode 52: God’s Heartbeat for His Daughters with Susan McPherson
November 10, 2020 08:05 - 36 minutes - 33 MBSusan has been in ministry for 19 years and has a passion for serving and equipping women in ministry. She is the founder and president of God Girl Nation community. Susan is on the sales and author acquisitions team at David C Cook, a non-profit Christian publisher, where she works with churches, ministries, and authors to develop resources that teach and make disciples for Christ. She also travels to speak and sing, bringing God’s word to life through her message of hope in Christ. Susan’s...
Episode 51: Racial Reconciliation, Love, Listening & More with Joi Hailey
November 03, 2020 08:05 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBSometimes we want to talk about hard issues, but we are unsure where to start or how to maintain civility while holding to our convictions. Joi Hailey, Associate Worship Pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church just outside Portland, OR, is an African American female leader who is engaging and helping others to engage in these hard conversations with love, compassion, and hope. She shares her own story of finding her voice. Racism is a part of our current reality and Joi brings fresh insight...
Episode 50: Preparing Your Daughter for Womanhood with Robin Jones Gunn
October 27, 2020 07:05 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBRobin Jones Gunn is not only an award winning author of over 100 books, she is one of our daughter’s FAVORITE AUTHORS. Her well known Christy Millers series is a regular conversation in our home as we unpack the lives of Todd and Christy in ordinary moments. I just loved my (Terra’s) time with Robin, a kindred spirit, who loves women and their girls. Listen as Robin shares her spiritual journey, how she became an author and her latest book, Preparing Your Daughter For Womanhood, a book every...