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MercyTalk is a weekly podcast presented by Mercy Multiplied that tackles real-life issues that affect the body, mind, and spirit—like everyday struggles with worry or fear, or more serious issues like abuse and self-destructive habits. Applying the whole-person approach and the biblically based prin…

Mercy Multiplied


    • Nov 14, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 397 EPISODES

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    The MercyTalk podcast is a powerful and life-changing resource for anyone seeking truth, healing, and guidance in their journey of faith. As a graduate of Mercy, I can personally attest to the transformative impact that this program has had on my life, and the podcast serves as a constant reminder of God's goodness and faithfulness. Through the episodes, the hosts explore matters of the heart in a genuine and professional way, providing practical wisdom and encouragement that resonates deeply with listeners.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to address a wide range of topics with relevance and depth. From issues such as boundaries, eating disorders, and living a life of abundance to more profound matters like hearing the voice of God and renewing the mind, each episode offers valuable insights and practical takeaways that can be applied to various areas of life situations and relationships. The hosts deliver their messages with grace, transparency, and the love of Christ, making it easy for listeners to connect and feel supported on their own personal journeys.

    While it's challenging to find any significant flaws in this podcast, one minor drawback might be its brevity. The episodes are short and concise, which can leave some listeners craving for more in-depth exploration or elaboration on certain topics. However, this format also allows for easy consumption and makes it suitable for busy individuals who may prefer shorter content.

    In conclusion, The MercyTalk podcast is a remarkable resource that has touched countless lives through its powerful messages of hope and healing. Whether you're a Mercy graduate or someone seeking spiritual growth, this podcast offers relevant insights into real-life issues while pointing listeners towards the truth found in Christ. With its excellent content delivery and broad range of topics covered, The MercyTalk continues to inspire individuals to grow in their faith journey by embracing God's love and walking in freedom.



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    Latest episodes from MercyTalk

    392 | Conflict and the Lie of False Peacemaking with Jeff Helton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 65:35


    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 [...]

    391 | What a Lack of Emotional Health Looks Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 48:11


    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, [...]

    390 | The Effects of Emotional Health on our Spiritual Maturity (from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 52:03


    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, [...]

    389 | God Cares About Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 15:29


    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 [...]

    388 | How to Disagree Without Being a Jerk with Gavin Ortlund

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 55:12


    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 [...]

    387 | Myths + Misunderstandings around Suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 66:53


    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 [...]

    386 | Crossroads Church’s Story: Bringing Freedom to a Community with Pastors Dave Vance and Chris Standridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 45:37


    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 [...]

    385 | When Your Child is Struggling : Exploring Next Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 45:24


    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… [...]

    384 | When Your Child is Struggling: Listening and Learning Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 25:04


    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 [...]

    383 | When Your Child is Struggling: Listening and Learning Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 22:49


    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 [...]

    382 | BONUS EPISODE: Testimony Tuesday – Kristy’s Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 49:19


    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 [...]

    381 | When Your Child is Struggling: Your Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 41:28


    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 [...]

    380 | When Your Child is Struggling: Are you Operating From a Place of Health?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024


    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 [...]

    379 | BONUS EPISODE: Testimony Tuesday – Sky’s Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 29:36


    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 [...]

    378 | The Brain and Renewing the Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 38:11


    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… [...]

    377 | Trauma, Memory, and the Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 48:11


    In this episode of our “Train Your Brain” series, we discuss the concept of trauma, memory, and our brains. We unpack how memory works, how we integrate memory, and how trauma affects our brains. Also, in this episode… The difference between explicit and implicit memory Trauma and brain fragmentation What is happening on a neurological [...]

    376 | Let's Talk Upstairs and Downstairs Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 34:01


    In this episode of our “Train Your Brain” series, we discuss the “upstairs” and “downstairs” of our brains. We unpack the functions of the frontal lobe (upstairs) and the limbic system (downstairs), what it looks like for these areas of our brains to be integrated, and why that integration matters. Also, in this episode… What's [...]

    375 | Whole Brain Discipleship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 48:34


    In this episode of our “Train Your Brain” series, we're talking about how understanding the functions of the left brain vs. right brain can have major implications when it comes to spiritual growth and discipleship. If you have found yourself frustrated by the lack of transformation you're experiencing in your own life (or in the [...]

    374 | Let’s Talk Left Brain and Right Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 35:03


    In this episode of our “Train Your Brain” series, we discuss the left and right hemispheres of our brains. We unpack the functions of each side of the brain and also discuss what it looks like for the right and left hemispheres to be integrated and why that integration matters. Also, in this episode… The [...]

    373 | Why Talk About the Brain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 39:52


    We are so excited to be kicking off a new series entitled “Train Your Brain.” Mercy Multiplied strongly believes in the idea of holistic healing because we are holistic (spirit, soul, and body) beings. In this series, we will talk about God's design for our brains and how our brains powerfully impact our personal growth [...]

    372 | BONUS EPISODE: Testimony Tuesday – Amy’s Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 32:38


    On this episode of Testimony Tuesday, you will be hearing the story of Amy, who graduated from Mercy's residential program during its third decade! We hope you're encouraged by Amy'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 Twitter.

    371 | Stories of Impact from Mercy Staff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 26:27


    Concluding our “40 Years of Freedom” series, we share stories from some of Mercy's staff members about how working at Mercy has impacted their personal faith journeys. We hope you're encouraged by the episode!   Have a topic suggestion or question? Email MercyTalk. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

    370 | Mercy’s Approach to Freedom in Christ with Fredrica and Shantray

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 44:18


    As we continue our “40 Years of Freedom” series, we have two very special guests, Fredrica Singletary (Mercy's Senior Director of Programs) and Shantray Smith (Mercy's Director of Counseling Services for our Center for Wellness and Counseling). In this episode, we discuss the way that Mercy approaches inner healing and freedom in Christ. We hope [...]

    369 | The Beliefs That Guide Us with Nicola and Arianna

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 53:38


    In this episode of our “40 Years of Freedom” series, we have two very special guests, Nicola Bartel (Executive Director of Mercy Canada) and Arianna Walker (CEO of Mercy UK). Together, we discuss the core beliefs and ideas that guide Mercy Multiplied as an organization. Click the link below to visit Mercy Canada's website and [...]

    368 | Mercy's Last 20 Years with Nancy Alcorn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 37:39


    Continuing our “40 Years of Freedom” series, we have the second episode with our very special guest, Founder & President of Mercy Multiplied, Nancy Alcorn. In this episode, Nancy shares how God has been moving in the last 20 years of the ministry. We hope you're encouraged and enjoy the episode! Also, in this episode… [...]

    367 | Mercy's First 20 Years with Nancy Alcorn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 39:58


    We're celebrating Mercy's 40th anniversary! To kick off our “40 Years of Freedom” series, we have a very special guest, Founder & President of Mercy Multiplied, Nancy Alcorn. In this episode, Nancy shares stories and testimonies about the first 20 years of the ministry. We hope you're encouraged and enjoy the episode! Also, in this [...]

    366 | BONUS EPISODE: Testimony Tuesday – Kristin’s Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 42:45


    Mercy is celebrating 40 YEARS as a ministry this year! So over the course of 2023, we will be sharing a testimony from a graduate of our Residential Program from each decade that Mercy has been in existence! On this episode of Testimony Tuesday, you will be hearing the story of Kristin, who graduated from [...]

    365 | BONUS EPISODE: Testimony Tuesday – Chris’ Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 20:26


    Mercy is celebrating 40 YEARS as a ministry this year! So over the course of 2023, we will be sharing a testimony from a graduate of our residential program from each decade that Mercy has been in existence! On this episode of Testimony Tuesday, you will be hearing the story of Chris, who graduated from [...]

    364 | When You're Mad at God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 43:19


    Finishing our “Breaking Down Forgiveness” series, we're going to discuss how to process anger towards God. It's common to struggle with anger and doubt when God doesn't do what we think He should do or answer prayers in the way we hope He will answer. We hope you find this episode helpful and encouraging if [...]

    363 | When You're Mad at Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 27:29


    Continuing in our “Breaking Down Forgiveness” series, we're going to discuss what it looks like when the person you cannot forgive is yourself. You have likely either heard or said something along the lines of, “I can never forgive myself for what I did.” It can be difficult to look at ourselves with the heart [...]

    362 | Forgiving Those You're Stuck With

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 40:00


    In this episode of our “Breaking Down Forgiveness” series, we're going to dive a little deeper into how to forgive the people in your life that you're kind of “stuck with.” We're talking about people like your mom, dad, sibling, boss, or even your spouse. These situations can feel tricky, so we hope you find [...]

    361 | The Nuts and Bolts of Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 36:25


    In this episode of our “Breaking Down Forgiveness” series, we're talking about how to walk out forgiveness. It's important to know what forgiveness is and why it's important, but none of that matters if we don't know how to walk it out. Also, in this episode… 3 practical steps toward forgiveness How to approach forgiveness [...]

    360 | What Forgiveness Is and What It's Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 37:46


    For this episode in our “Breaking Down Forgiveness” series, we're doing a deep dive on what forgiveness is and what it's not. There are a lot of misconceptions about forgiveness and many of those misconceptions hold people back in their willingness to forgive. Being able to see the truth about forgiveness clears the fog around [...]

    359 | Grieving our Hurts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 46:21


    We're continuing our “Breaking Down Forgiveness” series by discussing what it means to grieve our hurts and how vital it is to the forgiveness process. The reality is that we've all been wounded by the sins of other people and we all need to learn the steps required to process, grieve, and forgive those hurts. [...]

    358 | Why Forgiveness Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 47:11


    We're kicking off our “Breaking Down Forgiveness” series on MercyTalk by discussing why forgiveness is essential to our ability to walk in freedom. We would all acknowledge that forgiveness is important, but could you verbalize why? Our hope is that today's episode will help clarify that question and inspire each of us to grow in [...]

    357 | BONUS EPISODE: Testimony Tuesday – Julia's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 29:49


    On this episode of Testimony Tuesday, we hear the powerful story of transformation of one of our Residential Program graduates, Julia! 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 [...]

    356 | How to Find Deep Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 38:57


    Finishing up our “We Need Each Other” series on MercyTalk, we're going to unpack practical steps on how to find the deep community we've presented over the course of this series! Everyone wants to be known and loved by others, but that kind of community does not come without some real work and intention. Our [...]

    355 | When You've Been Hurt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 37:19


    As we continue our “We Need Each Other” series, we're going to talk about the reality of being hurt in community. Much of the pain that people live with comes as a direct result of painful or disappointing relationships where trust was broken. These hurts can then become a massive barrier for people wanting to [...]

    355 | When You've Been Hurt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 37:19


    As we continue our “Better Together” series, we're going to talk about the reality of being hurt in community. Much of the pain that people live with comes as a direct result of painful or disappointing relationships where trust was broken. These hurts can then become a massive barrier for people wanting to engage in [...]

    354 | Deep Community Requires Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 41:30


    In this episode of our “Better Together” series, we'll talk about the importance of embracing vulnerability if we want to experience deep relationships and community. Part of being vulnerable with others is expressing our need for one another, which can be scary because it acknowledges dependence on others. The reality is that expressing our needs [...]

    353 | Barriers to Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 46:27


    Continuing in our “Better Together” series, we're going to discuss what's standing in our way of deep relationships and community. Countless people today feel lonely and isolated and can't figure out why “finding their people” seems so challenging. So in this episode, we'll break down some of the most common barriers to community to shed [...]

    352 | What Deep Community Looks Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 43:56


    Continuing our "Better Together" series, we're going to talk about what a deeply committed community could look like in our lives. Many people haven't experienced deep community in a long time or have never experienced it at all. In this episode, we hope to share a vision that compels you to intentionally seek out what [...]

    351 | How Western Culture is Working Against Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 47:21


    We're in our “Better Together” series on MercyTalk where we're talking about the vital role that community plays in our mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual health. Our Western culture is constantly working against us having deep community. How did we get here and why does everything seem to be pushing against us in this area? [...]

    350 | The Life We're Looking For with Andy Crouch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 49:50


    As we continue our MercyTalk series “Better Together” on relationships and community, we're thrilled to have nationally renowned author and speaker, Andy Crouch, join us! In this episode, we have a conversation based on Andy's recently released book, The Life We're Looking For, where he shares about how impersonal our world has become and how [...]

    349 | Is God Supposed to Be Enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 38:57


    This episode marks the start of our new MercyTalk series “Better Together” on the vital role that relationships and community play in our mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual health. We're going to come out strong by diving into what may sound like a very provocative question, “Is God supposed to be enough?”. This conversation sets [...]

    How Mercy is Supporting Young Women Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy with Founder & President Nancy Alcorn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 39:16


    The recent overturning of Roe vs Wade has undoubtedly been a significant moment in our nation. In this episode, Founder & President of Mercy Multiplied, Nancy Alcorn, shares about how since 1985, Mercy has been giving women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy an opportunity to choose life. Nancy also shares how God has specifically [...]

    Important MercyTalk Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 1:44


    Hey MercyTalk listeners, it's Melanie Wise here, and I wanted to give you all a heads up on some really exciting things that we are working on with MercyTalk. If you have been following us for long, you know that we have typically posted a podcast every week to two weeks for the past few [...]

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    What Pastors Want to Ask Counselors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 62:20


    We believe that Jesus is the key player in your healing journey. We are also big supporters of people getting professional help when needed. They both have vital roles, but they haven't always worked well together or understood one another. On this episode, we have a conversation with a pastor and a counselor on some [...]

    BONUS EPISODE: Testimony Tuesday – Jenna's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 30:11


    We get to hear so many incredible testimonies from people who have gone through our residential and outpatient programs, as well as those who have completed Mercy's Keys to Freedom study. However, those outside of Mercy don't have the opportunity to hear these stories as often, which is why we host a quarterly “Testimony Tuesday” [...]

    Why We Avoid Getting Help

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 42:27


    People can come up with a million reasons why they can't (or don't want to) receive professional counseling. While some of these reasons may simply be “excuses,” others are valid struggles and concerns. In this episode, we share tips and encouragement to help move past some of these barriers, whether you are personally struggling or [...]

    Breaking Agreements and Renewing the Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 42:37


    Whether we're aware of them or not, we've all made agreements with lies from the enemy in moments of pain in our lives. These agreements may be about ourselves, God, or the people and the world around us. These agreements grow over time and shape the way we see the world. The good news is [...]

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