In this episode of ReStory Podcast, let's hear some insights from Sheila Wray Gregoire, an advocate for healthier evangelical teachings on sex and marriage. Gregoire discusses her journey from a mommy blogger to challenging evangelical teachings through her research with 7,000 evangelical women, showcased in her book 'She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up.' The conversation covers the impact of purity culture on women's sexual health, self-est...
May 16, 2023•56 min•Season 6Ep. 79
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/
May 09, 2023•38 min•Season 6Ep. 78
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 Relational S...
Dec 22, 2021•20 min•Season 5Ep. 77
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 ....
Dec 15, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 76
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 at ...
Dec 08, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 75
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 ....
Dec 01, 2021•20 min•Season 5Ep. 74
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 ....
Nov 16, 2021•13 min•Season 5Ep. 73
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 .
Nov 09, 2021•13 min•Season 5Ep. 72
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 ....
Nov 02, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 71
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 .
Oct 27, 2021•13 min•Season 5Ep. 70
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 .
Oct 06, 2021•14 min•Season 5Ep. 69
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. Bessel Van Der Kolk...
Sep 29, 2021•14 min•Season 5Ep. 68
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 .
Sep 22, 2021•13 min•Season 5Ep. 67
"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 .
Sep 15, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 66
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 .
Sep 08, 2021•21 min•Season 5Ep. 65
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 .
Sep 01, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 64
In Part 4 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno discuss the intricate blend of theology, psychology, and ministry to reveal deep human emotions and transformative healing. They delve into the unique approach of asking context-driven questions rather than focusing on content alone, uncovering the unspoken stories of pain, shame, and ultimately, restoration. Find us at www.restory.life Learn More about ReStory® HERE .
Aug 25, 2021•17 min•Season 4Ep. 63
In Part 3 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno discuss the significant role of kindness in the Restory approach to counseling, highlighting its distinction from niceness and its foundation in strength and tenderness. They explore how kindness, as exemplified by the character of God, can disrupt harmful narratives and foster change, offering freedom and restoration by seeing beyond one's ''second story.'' Our brother organization, Restoration Project , and sister organization, Fierce & Lovely , share o...
Aug 18, 2021•11 min•Season 4Ep. 62
In Part 2 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno discuss the challenges of sharing the confidential and profound experiences encountered in their counseling center and podcast, focusing on the role of evil in dehumanizing individuals and the importance of connection and 'with-ness' in healing. They explore the concept of ''ReStory,'' aiming to recover the original story of God's design for individuals, combating the assault of evil with kindness and a firm belief in people's intrinsic worth. Find us at www....
Aug 11, 2021•13 min•Season 4Ep. 61
In this part 1 of 4 of "ReStory" of the Walking With Podcast, hosts Chris and Beth Bruno discuss the ReStory approach, a unique counseling method that navigates the intersection of theology, psychology, and narrative therapy, aiming to uncover and revitalize individuals' inherent stories as designed by God. The discussion covers the global attention their trademark application has received, the difference between their approach and traditional narrative therapy, and the importance of diving deep...
Aug 04, 2021•11 min•Season 4Ep. 60
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 about ReStory® HERE ....
Jul 28, 2021•10 min•Season 4Ep. 59
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 an Intentional Fathe...
Jul 21, 2021•12 min•Season 4Ep. 58
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 us at www.restory.lif...
Jul 14, 2021•11 min•Season 4Ep. 57
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.restory.life Learn More...
Jul 07, 2021•10 min•Season 4Ep. 56
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 .
Jun 30, 2021•20 min•Season 4Ep. 55
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 .
Jun 23, 2021•24 min•Season 4Ep. 54
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.restory.life Lear...
Jun 16, 2021•24 min•Season 4Ep. 53
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 ....
Jun 09, 2021•22 min•Season 4Ep. 52
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 ....
Jun 02, 2021•23 min•Season 4Ep. 51
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 .
Mar 31, 2021•13 min•Season 3Ep. 50
