What’s next for MercyTalk? A new season, new voices, and the same powerful mission. In this special episode, longtime host Melanie Wise reflects on a decade of podcasting, shares heartfelt encouragement, and passes the mic to the new team stepping in to carry the vision forward. You’ll hear from Mercy’s Founder and President, Nancy Alcorn, as well as the new hosts, Erin and Melody, who share their passion for equipping others with biblical principles for lasting healing and growth. In this episo...
Jul 17, 2025•35 min•Ep. 407
What if setting boundaries isn’t selfish—but sacred? Melody and Erin dive into the surprising truth about boundaries: they’re not about keeping people out, but about showing up in healthier, more sustainable ways. Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical wisdom, they explore how boundaries can actually make us better at loving and helping others. In this episode, we cover: Why boundaries are a form of love and responsibility—not rejection How the Bible distinguishes between helping oth...
Jul 03, 2025•41 min•Ep. 406
In this episode of MercyTalk, we share a powerful teaching by Mercy UK CEO, Arianna Walker. Arianna shares about transitions and how to navigate change in a healthy, faithful way. Also, in this episode… Four primary types of transitions and how to view them from a God-honoring perspective The importance of surrender in transition seasons Have a topic suggestion or question? Email MercyTalk . Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter ....
Jun 19, 2025•46 min•Ep. 405
Life challenges can lead to opportunities for ministry that is fulfilling and far-reaching, as today's MercyStory illustrates. In this interview with Keys to Freedom leader Colleen Friesen, you will hear about how a mother and her daughter discovered the Keys to Freedom discipleship study, and why that made a profound difference in their lives and then impacted other people in their communities and around the world. Also in this episode: Ideas for developing Keys to Freedom leaders. Following Go...
Jun 05, 2025•35 min•Ep. 404
A very personal conversation about the unique nature of the freedom found only in Christ. Join our host Melanie Wise and her guest, Melody Morris as they bring light and depth to this sometimes elusive question. Featured in this episode… A practical breakdown of Mercy’s tree analogy. Thoughts on how God reveals the source of our struggles, and why that leads to transformation. Personal stories illustrating how we can become more comfortable listening to and hearing from God. Encouragement for go...
May 22, 2025•46 min•Ep. 403
In honor of Mental Health Month, explore how to support others through pain—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Erin Gentry and licensed counselor Leslie Lamb discuss the role of prayer, how to honor immediate needs before jumping to solutions, and what it means to trust God when healing doesn’t come as expected. In this episode, we cover: What it really means to reflect God’s provision in times of suffering Stories of miraculous healing—and when healing doesn’t come The role of prayer in ...
May 08, 2025•36 min•Ep. 402
On this "MercyStory" episode of MercyTalk, you will be hearing the story of Wilson & Tallie, who participated in Mercy’s Center for Wellness and Counseling. We hope you’re encouraged by their story and how God has powerfully moved in their life! Have a topic suggestion or question? Email MercyTalk . Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and X...
Apr 24, 2025•37 min•Ep. 401
In this episode of the Mercy Talk podcast, as we continue the theme of reconnecting with God, inspired by key insights from Carlos Whitaker’s book Reconnected, we revisit one of our earlier episodes that centers on the importance of building intimacy with God, particularly focusing on practical steps that can lead to a deeper relationship with Him. Also, in this episode… Understanding Intimacy with God Five Steps to Intimacy with God Steps Revealed to know how to get to know God Additional Resou...
Apr 10, 2025•45 min•Ep. 400
In this episode of MercyTalk, we dive into Reconnected , a book by Carlos Whittaker. We review the book concepts as Carlos shares his journey through a 7-week experiment, living among Benedictine monks in California and an Amish community in Ohio. Along the way, he rediscovered what it truly means to connect—with people, with God, and with the life we were created to live. Also, in this episode… · What it might look like to live at the pace of Jesus · How to reengage with wonder · The gift of so...
Mar 27, 2025•45 min•Ep. 399
In this episode of MercyTalk, we continue our conversation on the power of habits, specifically focusing on the habits of our digital lives. Also, in this episode… · The importance of recognizing how our digital habits impact every area of our lives · A hard look at who’s really in control—are you working for your technology, or is it working for you? · Practical tips for creating healthier habits around cell phone and TV usage Resources mentioned in this episode: • Tech Wise Family by Andy Crou...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 398
On this "Mercy Story" episode of MercyTalk, you will be hearing the story of Allison, who graduated from Mercy’s Residential Program. We hope you’re encouraged by Allison’s story and how God has powerfully moved in her life! Resources mentioned in today's episode: https://mercymultiplied.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/A-Parents-Guide-to-a-Struggling-Teen.pdf Have a topic suggestion or question? Email MercyTalk . Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and X ....
Feb 27, 2025•47 min•Ep. 397
In this episode of MercyTalk, we continue our conversation on the power of habits by sharing real-life examples of habits our Mercy Multiplied staff members have incorporated into their lives that serve their mental, emotional, and/or spiritual health. This episode is full of ideas that will inspire you with ideas for habits to incorporate into your own life! Have a topic suggestion or question? Email MercyTalk . Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter ....
Feb 13, 2025•21 min•Ep. 396
In this episode of MercyTalk, we begin a conversation on the power of habits in shaping our homes and our personal growth. We discuss some transformative principles when it comes to building healthy habits that we’ve learned from authors like James Clear and Justin Whitmel Early. Also, in this episode… · Why habits matter: the connection between mundane daily tasks and faith formation · How James Clear’s “Four Laws of Behavior Change” can practically help you build habits that actually stick in ...
Jan 30, 2025•49 min•Ep. 395
In this episode of MercyTalk, we continue our conversation on emotional health and how it impacts our spiritual maturity. We specifically dive into the final three of the “Top Ten Symptoms of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality” from pastor and author Pete Scazzero’s book, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality . Also, in this episode… · The consequences of trying to cover our brokenness and failures · How seeking to cover our brokenness leads to judging others’ spiritual journeys · The importance of u...
Jan 16, 2025•47 min•Ep. 394
In this episode of MercyTalk, we continue our conversation on emotional health and how it impacts our spiritual maturity. We specifically dive into three of the “Top Ten Symptoms of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality” from pastor and author Pete Scazzero’s book, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality . Also, in this episode… The consequences of dividing life into “secular” and “sacred” compartments What it means to die to the wrong things The difference between doing for God instead of being with God ...
Dec 05, 2024•39 min•Ep. 393
In this episode of MercyTalk, we continue diving into the “Top Ten Symptoms of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality” from Pete Scazzero’s book, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality . One of the symptoms he mentions is “spiritualizing away conflict.” We’re especially excited to have Executive and Life Coach Jeff Helton with us to have this important conversation about what it looks like to engage in conflict in a healthy way! Also, in this episode… • Why so many people hate (or fear) conflict • What it...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 392
In this episode of MercyTalk, we continue our conversation on emotional health and how it impacts our spiritual maturity. We specifically dive into three of the “Top Ten Symptoms of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality” from pastor and author Pete Scazzero’s book, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality . Also, in this episode… · The importance of engaging, not ignoring, our anger, sadness, and fear · How important it is to process our past and its effects on our present · Using religious activity to avo...
Oct 31, 2024•48 min•Ep. 391
In this episode of MercyTalk, we begin a conversation on the topic of emotional health and how it impacts our spiritual maturity. We introduce some of the big ideas from pastor and author Pete Scazzero’s book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality which poses the idea that “it’s impossible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.” Also, in this episode… What emotional health actually looks like How many of the traditional approaches to discipleship in the Church have resulted in ...
Oct 17, 2024•57 min•Ep. 390
On today’s episode of MercyTalk, we recognize World Mental Health Day with a reflection on how God cares deeply about mental health! For some, “mental health” has become solely associated with science, medicine, and diagnoses. However, mental health is a deeply spiritual matter! God is concerned with mental health because he created us to experience it. Also, in this episode… The concept of holistic (spirit, soul, and body) health Practical ways to grow in our mental health Have a topic suggesti...
Oct 10, 2024•16 min•Ep. 389
In this episode of MercyTalk, we’re excited to have author and theologian Gavin Ortlund with us to have a conversation based on his upcoming book, The Art of Disagreeing. It’s hard to deny that the temperature has dramatically risen in our culture when it comes to politics, religion, culture wars, etc. As Gavin points out in his book, we seem to have lost the ability to disagree well, and as followers of Jesus, we are called to rise above “the rancor and ‘cancel culture’ tactics of the world aro...
Oct 03, 2024•55 min•Ep. 388
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a month to remember those we have lost to suicide and acknowledge the countless people who have been impacted. It’s also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and to share messages of hope! So today, we have two counselors from Mercy’s Center for Wellness and Counseling helping us unpack some of the most common myths and misconceptions around this very important topic. Also, in this episode… Why men statistically die by suicide mo...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 387
On this episode of MercyTalk, we welcome Pastors Dave Vance and Chris Standridge of Crossroads Church in Mansfield, OH. Crossroads is a multi-site church of around 4,000 people, and earlier this year, they held a church-wide campaign based on Mercy’s Keys to Freedom study. Today, Pastors Dave and Chris share about how God moved through their community throughout the campaign. You will be encouraged by their stories of God’s goodness and faithfulness! Also, in this episode… Why this church’s lead...
Sep 05, 2024•46 min•Ep. 386
In this final episode of our “When Your Child is Struggling” series, we’re talking about what it looks like to explore next steps with your child who is struggling. It is not your job as the parent to figure everything out for your child, but to figure it out with them. Also, in this episode… How to navigate the “next steps” conversations with your child When to know if you need professional support What to do if your child is resistant to professional counseling Resources mentioned in this epis...
Aug 22, 2024•45 min•Ep. 385
In this episode of our “When Your Child is Struggling” series, we’re sharing the second of two parts about how to navigate conversations with your child who is struggling, because the way you respond to your child is key! In this episode, we continue last week’s discussion on important principles to keep in mind in these conversations so that you can love and support your child well, while encouraging them toward growth, healing, and freedom! Also, in this episode… What it looks like to validate...
Aug 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 384
In this episode of our When Your Child is Struggling series, we’re sharing the first of two parts about how to navigate conversations with your child who is struggling, because as we discussed in the last episode, the way you respond to your child is key! In this episode, we discuss some important principles to keep in mind in these conversations so that you can love and support your child well, while encouraging them toward growth, healing, and freedom! Also, in this episode… How to assess your...
Jul 25, 2024•23 min•Ep. 383
On this episode of MercyTalk, you will be hearing the story of Kristy, who graduated from Mercy’s residential program in Nashville in the year of 2000. We were also excited to have Mercy Multiplied Founder and President, Nancy Alcorn, join us for this episode. We hope you’re encouraged by Kristy’s story and how God has powerfully moved in her life! Have a topic suggestion or question? Email MercyTalk . Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and X ....
Jul 11, 2024•49 min•Ep. 382
In this episode of our When Your Child is Struggling series, we’re talking about how to respond to your child who is struggling, because the way you respond is key! We can get so caught up in saying and doing the perfect thing and forget that it’s actually the way we engage with a loved one who’s struggling that matters more than anything. Also, in this episode… A common parental response to a struggling child Surrendering the need to understand your child’s struggles Remembering that the issue ...
Jun 27, 2024•41 min•Ep. 381
We are so excited to be kicking off a new series entitled When Your Child is Struggling! As a parent, it is so hard to see your child struggling – whether that be with things like anxiety and depression or things like substance abuse and self-harm. In this series, Dr Brooke Keels and Melanie Wise discuss some of the key things that any parent with a struggling child should know. (And even though this series is directed toward parents, it will be helpful for anyone who has a loved one in their li...
Jun 13, 2024•38 min•Ep. 380
On this episode of Testimony Tuesday, we hear the powerful story of transformation of one of our Residential Program graduates, Sky! At Mercy, we get to hear so many incredible testimonies from people who have gone through our counseling programs and our Keys to Freedom study. However, those outside of Mercy rarely have the opportunity to hear these stories, which is why we host Testimony Tuesday. We hope you’re encouraged by Sky’s story and how God has powerfully moved in her life! Have a topic...
Dec 12, 2023•30 min•Ep. 379
In this final episode of our “Train Your Brain” series, we discuss the topic of Renewing the Mind, specifically focusing on what is physiologically happening to our brains in the process of renewing the mind. This may be one of the clearest direct ties between neuroscience and the Word of God! Also, in this episode… Dr. Daniel Siegel’s concept of “mindsight” and how it connects to the biblical principle of “taking our thoughts captive” The authority that we can take over our state of mind at any...
Dec 07, 2023•38 min•Ep. 378
