Called To Thrive Podcast

In this episode of Called To THRIVE we address the second part of our "Holidays" episode. Specifically, we discuss dealing with dysfunction in the extended family that is often triggered this time of year. We also discuss the issue of grief and how symptoms related to various losses are exacerbated during the holidays especially when facing the first holiday without a loved one.

In this episode of Called To THRIVE we address the holiday season and the struggles many of us face around this time of year. Specifically, we discuss dealing with dysfunction in the extended family that is often triggered this time of year. We also discuss the issue of grief and how symptoms related to various losses are exacerbated during the holidays especially when facing the first holiday without a loved one.

Many of us experiences changes in our emotional, spiritual and relational health based on the different seasons of the year as well as at different seasons of life. In this episode of Called To THRIVE we tackle this issue and how to not just passively experience these changes but to actively work towards healing and change.

In this episode we discuss the difficult journey of thriving that we are called to as Christians. Hosts Steve Luther and Aki Jamal Durham discuss personal and professional experiences with thriving in life and the barriers many Christians face to experiencing abundant life. Thriving, from a Biblical standpoint, is not specifically about your circumstances, it is in spite of your circumstances, but also impacts and changes your circumstances. Sound confusing? Hopefully it will make sense after you listen.

In this episode of Called To THRIVE we discuss current cultural experiences including recent tragedies and how we as Christians can be relevant in a hurting and broken world. We as Christians need to do a better job of listening and responding in love as opposed to reacting in fear and anger.

In this episode we discuss the mental health field and the role of Christian Counseling in helping people struggling with issues such as anxiety, and depression. Seeking Christian Counseling works in conjunction with Biblical teaching and shepherding from a local church and not in opposition. If you struggle to apply the truths you learn at Church and from your own study it is likely that there are barriers from past life experiences and your own emotional and relational health that can be resolved and removed through effective Christian counseling.

Sarah Thiessen, founder of Splankna healing ministry and director of the Splankna Institute, joins us again for part 3 of our discussion on Splankna therapy. In this episode Sarah dispels the myth that “energy” is a mystical term and discusses the physics behind the healing process and how God, as the only creator, created the mechanisms used in mind-body or “energy” healing and how we, as the body of Christ, can redeem these tools and use them within appropriate Biblical boundaries.

Sarah Thiessen, founder of Splankna healing ministry and director of the Splankna Institute, joins us again for part 2 of our discussion on Splankna therapy. In this episode Sarah discusses her comical first experience with using a mind-body therapy protocol. Co-host Steve Luther then discusses some of his journey with mind-body psychology and how God has used Splankna in his life and counseling practice.

Sarah Thiessen joins us today on Called To THRIVE. Sarah is the developer of Splankna healing ministry and the director of the Splankna Institute. Today she discussed an overview of Splankna and the process of developing the protocol over many years. Sarah discusses the call on her life to redeem mind, body healing protocols for the body of Christ.

Karen Rooney, a Splankna practitioner, joins us to discuss her Splankna healing journey after her involvement in the Hudson Bay plane crash. This healing lead to her becoming a Splankna practitioner herself which gives her a unique perspective of both being a client and a practitioner of this healing ministry.

In this episode of Called To THRIVE we discuss the walking wounded end of the wellness continuum. The walking wounded are those who are not doing well and can’t seem to get themselves on track by themselves or with the natural supports in their lives. We discuss how counseling can help individuals who find themselves in this situation.

Jon Held, a family counselor at Grace Wellness Center, joins us in this episode and discusses family systems and how each member of the system effects each other. We discuss the process of seeking help for and healing from family dysfunction. Your family can THRIVE.