Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit with the President/CEO of Emerge Counseling Ministries and address a growing issue among pastors and leaders in our community. We hope this conversation can shed some light and normalize the stressors so many of us face. Link to Dr. Crosby's book "The One Jesus Loves," on Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/One-Jesus-Loves-Unconditionally-Relentlessly/dp/1400205778/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RH1BXNZH2BL5&keywords=the+one+jesus+loves&qid=1675910060&sprefix=T...
Feb 10, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 66
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matthew leads our listeners on a journey into Calm Space, pushing out any anxieties or stress and allowing the mind to center into the here and now. Ultimately, inviting the Holy Spirit into this wonderful place of relaxation. Please use this episode as many times as you need to be able to experience the calmness and relaxation of Calm Space. It is encouraged to wear headphones to fully engage in this process. To start the episode right on Calm Space and skip th...
Jan 27, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 65
Send us Fan Mail We are starting season four with a talk that our host, Matthew Knabe, gave to youth leaders in a ministry called Young Life. He discusses his journey with anxiety, what anxiety actually is, what the Bible says about anxiety, and what we do with all this information. The entire group does a calm space exercise together towards the end of this podcast and there is a brief Q&A to wrap up the conversation. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, an...
Jan 22, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 64
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Don joins the ExEm Podcast once again, but this time to share a bit about his story and journey as a psychologist and leader at Emerge Counseling Ministries. Dr. Lichi has an incredible testimony of overcoming adversity, loss, and then triumph that you will not want to miss. Thank you for listening to the Experience Emerge Podcast. See you in 2023! A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experi...
Dec 23, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Send us Fan Mail We are joined by long-time friend, songwriter, and worship pastor, Gary Durbin. Gary shares his experience navigating divorce and the redemptive love God showed him during one of life’s most difficult trials. http://garydurbin.com Worst Days Links https://worstdays.hearnow.com/?fbclid=PAAaYvOx3E8S8QHuhHPE3dFSN5gDdiixnyD8EtuayGf4ds8Kw7iq6MHsOEn20 YouTube https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n7hXslNJRbrrdK77P5eSdrXgPwjUUappU Check out his podcast called, "More Than a Wo...
Dec 08, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we have a conversation with Leigh Gerstenberger about legacy and the mark we leave behind in this world. Leigh, a former senior-level executive who founded his own consulting firm, is a member of Emerge’s board of directors and has filled an important role as a mentor to many. He is a deep lover of people and has a gift for connecting others together. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized an...
Nov 12, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 61
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Jason Tourville, a pastor, an Emerge clinician, and lead of Emerge's Ministers Enrichment Team. Jason and Matthew discuss burnout, the pressures of pastoring a church, and what church congregations can do to appreciate our pastoral teams and church leaders in the month of October (and the rest of the year) for Pastor Appreciation Month. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and ...
Oct 20, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 60
Send us Fan Mail Our guest in this episode features a prolific speaker and author. Abraham Sculley joins our host, Matthew, for a conversation on depression and thoughts about suicide. You can learn more about Abraham and his passion for eradicating stigmas around mental health at Speaks2Inspire.com. His book, “Unlearn the Lies,” is available on Amazon. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is for talk or text: 988 A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and cou...
Sep 30, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Send us Fan Mail In light of September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we discuss several important aspects around this topic with Emerge clinician Matt Haines, MSW, LISW (a former firefighter and paramedic turned mental health therapist). For 24/7 suicide and crisis support, call "9-8-8". A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological ...
Sep 08, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 58
Send us Fan Mail This episode features renowned author, speaker, and pastor, Dr. Terry Wardle who shares his heart about the process of healing our wounds by experiential encounters with Jesus. More information about Dr. Terry and his resources can be found at HealingCare.org. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive o...
Aug 05, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 57
Send us Fan Mail We talk with Crystal McCann as she shares her life story of dealing with chronic pain, surgeries, and loss that forced her to walk away from some of her dreams and passions. Yet her continued faith allowed her to see how God was working miracles within all the adversities she had experienced. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psyc...
Jul 26, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 56
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with author Liz Newman and discuss her latest collection of poems that focus on grief and loss. Her book, “I Look to the Mourning Sky” seeks to meet people in the storms of their sadness and remind them that they aren’t alone. This book is available on Amazon and Liz can be found on Facebook, @LizNewmanWriter. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessme...
Jul 06, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 55
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, we talk about Young Life, a ministry that has been around for many years and has served one purpose: bringing the gospel right to the places where kids are. Western Reserve Area Director, Mark Eger, joins us to discuss teens and the unique challenges they are currently facing. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robus...
Jun 24, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 54
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss topics that children and adolescents face during a time when there are many concerns and answers that seem hard to find. Our guest, Rachel Kyer, LPC, shares her thoughts to help parents during very uncertain times that we are living in. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensi...
May 26, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Send us Fan Mail Today, we interview one of Matt’s personal friends since high school, Ralph Bloom. Ralph shares his journey navigating addiction and self-doubt that transformed him into a new being who lives for his faith and relationship with Jesus. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to pr...
Apr 22, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 52
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we spend time with Shannon McKee and discuss the enneagram, how it is used, and what all of the numbers mean. Shannon gives us insight into how we can learn more about ourselves by better understanding who we are in Christ and how he molded our personality. For more information about Shannon and her coaching, visit TheArtofYou.us. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience....
Apr 07, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 51
Send us Fan Mail Today marks the 50th episode of the ExEm Podcast and we talk neuroscience with esteemed neuropsychologist Dr. Joshua Magleby. We talk about what he focuses on in his private practice, and then break down to get a better understanding of what obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) really is. Learn more about Dr. Magleby at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/joshua-magleby-fairlawn-oh/391841 A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couple...
Mar 18, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 50
Send us Fan Mail On today's episode we follow up from our previous episode with Jeremiah and Crystal and talk with Licensed Professional Counselor, Mike Snodgrass, MA, about his journey with the couple as their therapist. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support fo...
Feb 24, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we meet Jeremiah and his wife, Crystal, who found themselves in a very dark place and needed help to save their marriage. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationshi...
Feb 10, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 48
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the conclusion of this two part interview with author and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Molly LaCroix. For more information about Molly and her book visit mollylacroix.com and find her on all social media platforms: @mollylacroixlmft A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive ou...
Jan 27, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Season 3 debut of the ExEm Podcast. In this episode we talk with author and therapist, Molly LaCroix about her book, "Restoring Relationship" and the integration of faith and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Be on the lookout for part two which will release in the upcoming weeks. For more information about Molly and her book visit mollylacroix.com and find her on all social media platforms: @mollylacroixlmft A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry lead...
Jan 13, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of Season 2, our host, Matthew Knabe, bring his wife, Amy, into the conversation to share their journey navigating miscarriage, infertility, trauma, and God’s victory throughout all of it. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health supp...
Dec 24, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Send us Fan Mail Brad Leach, Lead Pastor from City Life Church in Philadelphia, PA, joins us to talk about some of the current common stressors that families, pastors, and churches are facing, and how to best navigate them. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support ...
Dec 11, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Send us Fan Mail On today's episode we cover a very important topic that gets too often overlooked; sleep hygiene. We are joined by Dr. Ryan Darrow, lead pastor of Overland Park First Assembly of God, as we discuss the correlations between our sleep habits and our mental health. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive...
Nov 12, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss infertility and a severe diagnosis that our guest had to battle in the midst of it all. Crys Gorman shares a powerful story of adversity followed by a miracle text that she received reminding us God is always working. If you are interested in helping Crys and her husband Matt visit: https://gofund.me/fa9c43f4 A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessm...
Oct 29, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Send us Fan Mail In light of Pastor Appreciation Month, we discuss honoring our pastors with Dr. Donald Lichi as he shares about the role of being called to ministry and how we as the congregation may support and honor them. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support...
Oct 15, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we highlight Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and have a great discussion with a great leader, Dr. Wayde Goodall. Dr. Wayde shares his journey with mental health, and encourages us to be open and honest with the "tough" stuff and find help; so that we can then help others. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psycho...
Sep 30, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Send us Fan Mail In this second release of interviews from the Assemblies of God's General Council, we talk with Pastor Rob and his wife, Becca (Emerge board member) — lead pastors of River Valley Church in the Minneapolis, MN area — and discuss how they navigated Covid, the shutdown, and George Floyd's death; which happened very close to one of their campuses. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. Th...
Sep 09, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Send us Fan Mail We took the ExEm show on the road and spent a week in Orlando, Florida at the Assemblies of God’s General Council interviewing many wonderful people. This episode features Rev. Donna Barrett, General Secretary of the Assemblies of God, who talks about the state of mental health within the church and its leaders. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process ...
Aug 26, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Send us Fan Mail In our conclusion of discussing therapies, Jessica Smith, MEd, LPCC-S, joins the conversation and shares a wealth of knowledge regarding Internal Family Systems (IFS). Discover how our life experiences play a significant role in shaping the way we see and understand our inner self. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological t...
Aug 14, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 37
