ExEm Season 3

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 18

Season 3 Finale

Dr. Don Lichi 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!

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 17

An Unexpected Storm

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.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 16

Leaving a Legacy by Making an Impact on Others

We have a conversation with Leigh Gerstenberger about legacy and the mark we leave behind on this world. Leigh, a former senior-level executive who founded his own consulting former, is a member of Emerge’s board of directors and a 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.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 15

Ministers Enrichment

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.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 14

Unlearn the Lies

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

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 13

Suicide Prevention Month

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”.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 12

Healing Care Ministries

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.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 11

Chronic Pain, Grief, & Loss Then How God Showed Up On a Hospital Floor

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.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 10

Look to the Mourning Sky

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.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 9

A Ministry That Goes to Kids

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.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 8

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Awareness

In this episode we discuss topics that children and adolescents face during a time when there are many concerns and answers seem hard to find. Our guest, Rachel Kyer, LPC, leads the Children & Adolescent Team at Emerge and shares her thoughts to help parents during very uncertain times that we are living in.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 7

Addiction to Transformation

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.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 6

Enneagram Life Coach

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.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 5

Neuropsychologist Discussing the Brain & OCD

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.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 4

Marriage Counseling From a Therapist’s Perspective

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.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 3

A Fight for Marriage

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.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 2

Restoring Relationship – Part 2

This is the conclusion of our two-part interview with author and therapist Molly LaCroix about her book, Restoring Relationship. For more information about Molly and her book, visit MollyLaCroix.com and find her on all social media platforms, @mollylacroixlmft.

SEASON 3 • EPISODE 1

Restoring Relationship – Part 1

To celebrate the debut of Season 3 of the ExEm Podcast, we talk with author and therapist Molly LaCroix about her book, Restoring Relationship, and the integration of faith and Internal Family Systems (IFS). For more information about Molly and her book, visit MollyLaCroix.com and find her on all social media platforms, @mollylacroixlmft.