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NEW EPISODE Part 2 of Rick and Rebecca's deep dive on SURRENDER. “I need to trust that if I give up my attempts to manipulate and control, that what You give in place of that is going to actually satisfy what I'm trying to make happen through my own control manipulation…and that has been a … Continue reading "Surrender – Part 2"
NEW EPISODE Rick and Rebecca are back talking about SURRENDER. “We have to developed good self-awareness, develop an understanding of what's really true about ourselves, and then with that knowledge of who we are…surrender.” Books by David G. Benner Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred … Continue reading "Surrender"
Originally Released 06/03/2022
Originally released 05/20/2022
Rick and Rebecca wrap up their series on worship as they discuss surrendering our will in worship. Originally released 04/22/22
Rick and Rebecca continue their series on worship, specifically how worship can be a weapon and how it's defined in scripture. Originally released: 03/11/2022
We know that worship is more than just music, but what else constitutes worship? In this episode, Rick and Rebecca begin a series on the different expressions of worship and how they play out in our everyday life. Originally released: 02/25/2022
Christmas has come and gone and it can be a tough time of year. So Rick and Rebecca have some advice on how you can cope with the post-holiday blues in a healthy way. Originally Released 1/21/2022
Christmas came early! Well, at least this episode did. Rick and Rebecca wanted to release this episode early to help you navigate this holiday season. Merry Christmas from Rick, Rebecca, and you're whole MnTC family! Originally Released 12/17/2021
How do we interact with Scripture in a way that allows for transformation?
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, Rick and Rebecca reflect on what it means to be grateful.
Worship: What it is, what it does, and how to incorporate it more into our lives.
What is meditation and how does it fit into your recovery?
How can I tell if I'm beginning to drift in my faith or into use?
Why is it so important to have spiritual practices? Previously released.
How do you find connection in healthy and safe ways? Previously released.
Surrender vs. Submission. This one's for you, Bri. This podcast originally aired July 27, 2021.
How do you know you're speaking the truth in love?
Protecting your heart without putting up defenses.
How a stubbed toe opened Rebecca's eyes to the importance of knowing your wounds.
What happens when you try to impose your own will instead of God's?
How to keep fear and anxiety from stealing your peace and ruining conversations or relationships.
How to not respond out of anger, impatience, and resentment.
The importance of emotional boundaries when it comes to guarding your heart to maintain emotionally healthy spirituality.
How do you NOT judge other people's spiritual journey?
Rick and Rebecca unpack the 10th and final symptom of emotionally unhealthy spirituality.
Sign number nine of emotionally unhealthy spirituality: Living without limits.
What are some first steps to take when you find yourself covering over brokenness, weakness, and failure?
Rick and Rebecca start to unpack 8th sign of unhealthy spirituality.
Tips and tools for when you find yourself spiritualizing conflict.
What needs to be present in a relationship in order to have healthy conflict?
As Rick and Rebecca continue to explore the signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality, they share some of their own experiences with the 7th sign, spiritualizing away conflict.
What do you need to know about God and yourself in order to stop striving for God in a negative way?
Rick and Rebecca share personal examples of how doing less actually helped them experience more of God's kindness and provision.
Rick shares his own life experience with the 6th sign of emotionally unhealthy spirituality.
What are some signs that you're compartmentalizing your ‘sacred' and ‘secular' lives?
If your life is divided between ‘church' life and ‘normal' life, how do you integrate them and live a life that's not compartmentalized, and who can help you do that?
Do you feel like your life is compartmentalized? Rick and Rebecca continue to explore unhealthy symptoms of emotionally healthy spirituality.
How do you grow in your present without ignoring the impact of your past?
Jesus asks us to deny ourselves and to lose our lives to find it, but what happens when we die to the wrong things?
What do the warning lights on your dashboard and your emotions have in common? Find out as Rick and Rebecca unpack a second symptom of unhealthy spirituality. You can listen to the entire episode HERE.
Rick and Rebecca are kicking off 2023 with highlights from their series on Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. You can listen to the full episode HERE.
Rick and Rebecca share their favorite parts of the Christmas story.
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