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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 [...]

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, [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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… [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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… [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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… [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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? [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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” [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]