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ReStory Podcast

79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratings

Chris and Beth Bruno host conversations at the intersection of psychology and theology. This podcast is powered by ReStory Counseling.

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Purity Culture and the Impact on Women

May 16, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 36.7 MB

Learn more about ReStory at www.restory.life. Listen to our webinar on Remnants of Purity Culture at www.restory.life/webinars. Learn more about Sheila at www.baremarriage.com.

Purity Culture and the Impact on Men

May 09, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 25.5 MB

Learn more about ReStory at www.restory.life. Listen to our webinar on Remnants of Purity Culture at www.restory.life/webinars. Learn more about Zachary Wagner and his new book, Non-Toxic Masculinity at https://www.zacharycwagner.com/

Storied Parenting: What Happens When Your Adult Children Confront You?

December 22, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 23 MB

In Part 4 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth give 3 "steps" to respond well when your adult children come to you with feelings and memories of your failure. Beth also shares an exciting adventure she is leading into the stories of women past. Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach: Fierce & Lovely Fierce & Lovely Mini-Courses Fierce & Lovely Turkey History Tour Restoration Project Books on Trauma: My Grandmother's Hands The Body Keeps the Score The Relatio...

Storied Parenting: How Does Your Sexuality Story Show Up?

December 15, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 19.2 MB

In Part 3 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the ways our own sexuality stories show up in parenting and ways to be prepared and intentional to do things differently. Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach: Fierce & Lovely Fierce & Lovely Mini-Courses Fierce & Lovely Podcast Restoration Project Sex 101 Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health and Trauma with Andrew Bauman Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Storied Parenting: A Whole New Paradigm

December 08, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 18.8 MB

In Part 2 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about their paradigm of parenting that shifts everything from how we handle correction with 4-year olds to how we encourage 14-year olds. Our children are stories to be discovered. Our role as parents is to awaken in them the story they were meant to write. Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach: Fierce & Lovely Fierce & Lovely Mini-Courses Fierce & Lovely Podcast Restoration Project No Regrets Find us...

Storied Parenting: Where are you in your Story Journey?

December 01, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 22.7 MB

In Part 1 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the 5 stages of a story journey that moms and dads find themselves in. How do you know which stage you're in and how do you advance to the final, desired stage?   Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach: Fierce & Lovely Fierce & Lovely Mini-Courses Restoration Project No Regrets Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

What does it mean to "shine your face and be gracious?" The Psychology of the Aaronic Blessing Part 4

November 16, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 14.8 MB

We all crave the delight of another's face because we were designed for it. In Numbers 6, this is God's face shining upon us. We all know the blessing from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." But do you know the psychology embedded in the blessing? Listen in as Chris and Beth unpack the genius template for neurobiology encoded in these verses. Part 4 of 4. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

What does Peace/Grounding Mean? The Psychology of the Aaronic Blessing Part 3

November 09, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 15.6 MB

In psychology, we call it grounding. In Numbers 6, God offers this concept as "peace or shalom".  We all know the blessing from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." But do you know the psychology embedded in the blessing? Listen in as Chris and Beth unpack the genius template for neurobiology encoded in these verses. Part 3 of 4. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

How are we meant to "keep" (aka bring containment to) one another? The Psychology of the Aaronic Blessing Part 2

November 02, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 20.1 MB

In psychology, we call it containment. In Numbers 6, God offers this necessary emotional regulation using the word, "kept".  We all know the blessing from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." But do you know the psychology embedded in the blessing? Listen in as Chris and Beth unpack the genius template for neurobiology encoded in these verses. Part 2 of 4. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Why is it important to "show our face?": The Psychology of the Aaronic Blessing Part 1

October 27, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 15.1 MB

We all know the blessing from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." But do you know the psychology embedded in the blessing? Listen in as Chris and Beth unpack the genius template for neurobiology encoded in these verses. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Do You Have a Comfort Deficit?

October 06, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 15.4 MB

We were made to receive comfort, but most of us did not receive all that we needed. How do we know if this is us and what does that look like in our adult lives? How do we move forward in healthy ways if this is our story? Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

You Remember More Than You Think

September 29, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MB

Sometimes we're asked to tell stories of our childhood and we can't. We assume we don't have any memories, yet we sense that much of our present reality was shaped by things that happened to us. Why is that? Why do we FEEL something that makes no sense according to our "memory"? Chris and Beth Bruno discuss the difference between explicit and implicit memory and why our body remembers more than we're often cognizant of. Mentioned in the show: Dr. Daniel Siegel's Mindsight Dr. Bess...

How to See Trauma: Death by Fire, Death by Drought

September 22, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 15.1 MB

We experience trauma as a fire or as a drought. The one is far more visible and its ripple effect far more noticeable. But the other is equally harmful. How do we identify those in our lives and what do we do to come alive again? Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

What if I don't have a "Story"?

September 15, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 17.2 MB

"I had a great childhood. My parents are loving. I don't have a story." We hear this all the time. And it's utterly wrong. We all have stories and whether or not they could be classified as Big T or Little t traumas, we have all experienced shaping events. How can you tell what stories have shaped you? Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Why Does Counseling Get Worse Before It Gets Better?

September 08, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MB

This is a common experience: you come for relief from unwanted symptoms, but end up feeling worse for the first few sessions. Why? And what can you expect to start to happen once you start a journey with a ReStory™ practitioner? Mentioned in the podcast: Jason Uptown's Scarecrow. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

What if your memory is wrong? On "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" and the stories we tell ourselves

September 01, 2021 15:22 - 16 minutes - 26.3 MB

What if your memory is wrong? Have you been telling yourself lies or has your mind constructed a narrative it needed at the time? How do we make meaning of our experiences that differ from others who lived through the same ones? Join the Brunos in a conversation spurred by the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Bonus Episode 9. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

ReStory™ and Content vs. Context

August 25, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 27.1 MB

In Part 4 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno explain the difference between content and context and the role this plays in the ReStory™ approach. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

ReStory™ and the Role of Kindness

August 18, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 17.8 MB

In Part 3 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the role of kindness as the greatest weapon against evil on earth. Our brother organization, Restoration Project, and sister organization, Fierce & Lovely, share our heart and ethos. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

ReStory™ and the Role of Evil

August 11, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 20.4 MB

In Part 2 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the role of evil in the ReStory™ approach. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

What is ReStory™?

August 04, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 18 MB

In Part 1 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno define ReStory™ and explain how it is different than most counseling modalities. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Marriage in Ministry: Ministry Mistress

July 28, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 12.8 MB

In Part 4 of 4, Chris and Beth share openly about a season when building a ministry became a mistress, to them both. Learn what helped reorient them to the way and the reason why they started to say yes or no to opportunities.   Ministry Resources from the Brunos: Roadmap to a Restorative Sabbatical Re|Wire: Moving from Sexual Addiction to True Godly Connection Thrive Marriage Lab Mothering Tween/Teen Girls Being an Intentional Father Find us at www.restory.life Learn More abo...

Marriage in Ministry: Fishbowl Life

July 21, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 14.5 MB

In Part 3 of 4, the Brunos share about the "Fishbowl Life". When your finances come from donations, often your time and money are scrutinized. But what if sanity is worth money? And how can you make those choices while cultivating a discipline of living a private life in a documented world? Ministry Resources from the Brunos: Roadmap to a Restorative Sabbatical Re|Wire: Moving from Sexual Addiction to True Godly Connection Thrive Marriage Lab Mothering Tween/Teen Girls Being a...

Marriage in Ministry: Foodchain Friends

July 14, 2021 06:00 - 11 minutes - 13.6 MB

In Part 2 of 4, the Brunos share about "Foodchain Friends". When everyone in your life is either above, below, or working alongside of you, how do you have safe friendships? Who do you go to when some of your struggle is with your ministry friends and co-workers? Ministry Resources from the Brunos: Roadmap to a Restorative Sabbatical Re|Wire: Moving from Sexual Addiction to True Godly Connection Thrive Marriage Lab Mothering Tween/Teen Girls Being an Intentional Father Find ...

Marriage in Ministry: Pillow Talk

July 07, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 12.4 MB

In Part 1 of 4, the Brunos share about "Pillow Talk." How do you stop the bleed of work and ministry into every crevice of your marriage? With personal stories and insight, they'll encourage you to craft your own STOP phrase to create a spacious life. Ministry Resources from the Brunos: Roadmap to a Restorative Sabbatical Re|Wire: Moving from Sexual Addiction to True Godly Connection Thrive Marriage Lab Mothering Tween/Teen Girls Being an Intentional Father Find us at www.res...

With Alex: For those who wonder if they're depressed

June 30, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 16.8 MB

We're committed to helping people come alive and leading conversations at the intersection of theology and psychology. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

With Nicole: For those who realize their parents have their own trauma

June 23, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MB

We're committed to helping people come alive and leading conversations at the intersection of theology and psychology. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

With CJ: For those who need Jesus to save them from God

June 16, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

Book mentioned: The Suffering of God A few books in Chris' current stack: Richard Rohr's Immortal Diamond, Larry Crabb's Fully Alive, and Justin Baldoni's Man Enough A few books in Beth's current stack: Hillary McBride's Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image, Bettany Hughes' Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities, and James Scott Bell's Plot and Structure We're committed to helping people come alive and leading conversations at the intersection of theology and psychology. Find us at www....

With Becky: For those who are in a dark night of the soul

June 09, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

The book we referenced: The Dark Night of the Soul: A Psychiatrist Explores the Connection Between Darkness and Spiritual Growth We're committed to helping people come alive and leading conversations at the intersection of theology and psychology. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

With Jeremy: For those who question their calling

June 02, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

What if the exhaustion you feel is a loss of calling? What then? Listen in to former church planter, missionary, and humanitarian aid worker Jeremy Williamson talk about what he sees from ministry counseling clients and church leaders these days. We're committed to helping people come alive and leading conversations at the intersection of theology and psychology. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Q&A with a Ministry Leader: What if I feel betrayed by Ravi Zacharias?

March 31, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 14.7 MB

This is our 50th episode!!! Help us celebrate by leaving a rating or review. We're committed to helping people come alive and leading conversations at the intersection of theology and psychology. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Q&A with a Pastor: How do I help marriages that keep getting stuck?

March 24, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

The issue on the table is NOT the issue on the table. Chris shares about two different levels to working with couples and how to help them understand why they keep getting stuck. Learn more about Thrive Marriage HERE. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Q&A with Ministry Leaders: Brunos and the Fight to Play

March 17, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

We've been in a series with pastors and ministry leaders asking questions to walk with others well and noticed a theme: weariness! In this episode, Chris and Beth talk about how they fight to play and how being tenacious to hold onto hope that God has restoration for us all is vital. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Q&A with Ministry Leaders: If we can't figure out how to rest, how will we ever find peace?

March 10, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Q&A with a Ministry Leader: How do I disappoint people?

March 03, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Jesse French, with Restoration Project, asks "How do I disappoint people because my capacity is just so big?" Join us in a conversation about limits, organizational health, and honest probing of whether we are addicted to our own capacity? Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Q&A with a pastor: How do we leave darkness at the door?

February 24, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Charlie Sandberg is a pastor at Faith Church in Fort Collins, Colorado and asks "How do I leave the darkness of the stories I hear at the door and not bring them home, carry them with me, and let them linger in my mind?" After 10 years of navigating this very thing, Chris and Beth weigh in with their experiences. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Q&A with a Pastor: How do we love those who love conspiracy theories?

February 17, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Corey Nelson is the Head Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins, Colorado and asks, "How do we care for and love people who seem to have gotten lost in conspiracy theories or versions of reality that don't sync with what we believe are are true? And especially when those beliefs take people in directions that seem dangerous? Dangerous to themselves and their own sort of mental and social wellbeing, and also dangerous to relationships and to society?" Join us for an incr...

Q&A with a Ministry Leader: How do we lead well in ongoing disappointment and disconnection?

February 10, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Jen McLain is the Executive Director of Alpha Center, a Christian medical clinic addressing men and women's sexual health needs in Northern Colorado. Jen asks the question, "How do we lead well in ongoing disappointment and disconnection?" Join the conversation on how to lead through something you've never done before, like leading through a pandemic.  Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Q&A with a Pastor: How do we care without carrying?

February 03, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 21.1 MB

Aaron Stern is the pastor of Mill City Church in Fort Collins, Colorado and asks the question, "How do I care for people and their various (sometimes opposing) opinions without carrying how they feel?" Join the conversation on how to navigate your own story in the midst of disappointing others as Chris and Beth share about 3 key letters that change it all. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Advent Series: Peace

December 23, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutes - 7.17 MB

Join Chris and Beth in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 themes of Advent. Walk with them into the pain and suffering of this season, devoid of easy answers and pithy sayings, but full of raw and honest story. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Advent Series: Joy

December 16, 2020 12:00 - 3 minutes - 5.26 MB

Join Chris and Beth in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 themes of Advent. Walk with them into the struggle of disruption and anticipation this season. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Advent Series: Faith

December 09, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.75 MB

Join Chris and Beth this month in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 themes of Advent. Walk with them through the disruption and anticipation of this season.   Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Advent Series: Hope

December 02, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes - 9.04 MB

Join Chris and Beth this month in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 seasons of Advent. Full of doubt, discontent, and disruption, walk with them into the struggle to hope and anticipate this year. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Psych Terms Made Easy: Spiritual Bypassing

November 25, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 16.2 MB

As we wrap up this month's series on psychology terms explained, Chris and Beth are joined by therapist Kevala Kenna to discuss "Spiritual Bypassing." You may have heard something similar called Toxic Positivity. This is the spiritualized version.  The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Psych Terms Made Easy: Delusional Disorder

November 18, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 15.8 MB

This month we're in a series on commonly heard, but not understood psychology terms. Therapist Lynsey Crevier joins Chris and Beth Bruno to talk about Delusional Disorder, a rare, but deeply misunderstood disorder on the Schizophrenia Spectrum.    The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling.  Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Psych Terms Made Easy: Embodiment

November 11, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 16.6 MB

In this series, Chris and Beth Bruno are joined by Restoration mental health therapist, Sam Alvis to discuss how embodiment brings us back to ourselves. When we learn to listen to what our bodies are trying to tell us, transformation and healing are possible.   The Walking With Podcast is a product of ReStory Labs, powered by Restoration Counseling.  Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Psych Terms Made Easy: Survival Strategies and Coping Mechanisms

November 04, 2020 12:05 - 18 minutes - 14.3 MB

We're in a series on psychology terms made easy and today we're joined by Spiritual Counselor, Tammy Furrier to talk about survival strategies and coping mechanisms. What do these mean, how did they serve us well as children, and how do they serve us as adults?   The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Relationships: The 2 Primary Issues for Teens Right Now

October 28, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 14.1 MB

We're in a series on relationships that aren't mainstream. Today we're joined by Colorado therapist, CJ Rithner, to talk about the 2 primary issues teens are facing these days and how adults can love them well.  The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Relationships: Transracial Adoptees

October 21, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

We're in a series on relationships that aren't mainstream. Today we're joined by Sandhya Oaks, our Race and Diversity Specialist, to talk about walking with transracial adoptees.   The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Relationships: Sexual Abuse Recovery

October 14, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 18.2 MB

We're in a series on relationships that aren't mainstream. This week, we're joined by Spiritual Counselor, Cris Flippen, to talk about walking with those who have sexual abuse in their past.    The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE.

Relationships: Mental Illness

October 07, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

This month we're in a series on relationships with those who are not in the mainstream. Today we're joined by Spiritual Counselor, Ellen Oelsen, whose lived experience and expertise is caring for parents who are giving care to those with a mental illness.  The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling. Learn more about Restoration Counseling. Learn more about ReStory Labs. Learn more about Ellen Oelsen.