So, Tell Me About Your Mother

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Eavesdrop on thoughtful, and sometimes irreverent conversations of two friends as they explore current dilemmas through their roles as Christians, husbands, fathers, therapists, and educators.

Immanuel Marsh and Kent Michael

May 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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So, Tell Me About Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 33:50

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we look at the benefits of intimate relationships and the potential pitfalls of isolation. Email: immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

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So, Tell Me About Suffering

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 32:38

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we discuss how hardships have the potential to help us grow. We also discuss the value in choosing to do hard things. Email: immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

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So, Tell Me About Grief

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 39:12

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we talk about grief. We explore why western culture struggles with it and its importance for our well-being. Email: immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

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So, Tell Me About Repentance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 33:40

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we look at repentance as it pertains to change and growth process. We wrestle with questions regarding the impetus for behavior and the catalysts for change. Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

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So, Tell Me About Forgiveness

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 23:41

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we discuss what forgiveness is, what forgiveness isn't, and the pitfalls of harboring unforgiveness. We also discuss our different approaches when working with clients. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

So, Tell Me About Confession

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 39:18

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. On this episode, Marsh delves into how the habit of confession helps us grow individually as well as enrich our relationships. We look at confession as it pertains to honest self-assessment, to telling our personal stories, and how what we say repeatedly exposes our core beliefs.

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So, Tell Me About Time

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 30:53

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we discuss the concept of time and the role it plays in the growth process. I try to be clear, but confuse Kent and myself in the process. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

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So, Tell Me About Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 33:40

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we take a deep dive into truth, as it pertains to the growth process. This involves us looking at ourselves, our relationships, and our situations with clarity, honesty, and acceptance. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

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So, Tell Me About Grace

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 46:40

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we look at the concept of grace (as an attitude, an aptitude, and as an atmosphere/environment). What is it? And how does it help people grow and relate better? Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

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So, Tell Me About Christmas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 45:45

In this bonus episode we discuss what makes Christmas so special and dreadful. We also talk about some of our favorite things, and Marsh makes his most controversial statement to date... on the podcast anyway. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

So, Tell Me About Societal Emotional Process

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 45:47

In this episode, we discuss how the same adaptive patterns families use to cope magically appear at the societal level too. This is the final episode of the season and the last concept in Bowen Family Systems Theory. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

So, Tell Me About Sibling Position

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 34:36

Does birth order (first born, youngest, etc.) influence our character traits and who we become? We discuss. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

So, Tell Me About Emotional Cutoff

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 37:37

In this episode, Kent and Immanuel disagree about the utility of emotional cutoff. Is it ever prudent, or even possible, to distance yourself emotionally from family members? Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

So, Tell Me About Multigenerational Transmission Process

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 23:11

In this episode we explore multigenerational transmission process. The idea is that self-differentiation (see S2E2) is handed down from parents to children (both intentionally and unintentionally). These levels of differentiation ebb, flow, and evolve throughout the generations of the family. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

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So, Tell Me About Family Projection Process

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 36:47

In this episode, Kent unpacks the fourth concept of Bowen's Family System Theory - family projection process. This concept explains how parents may pass their emotional problems on to their children. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

So, Tell Me About Nuclear Family Emotional Process

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 43:50

According to Murray Bowen, problems emerge from four relationship patterns: 1) Marital conflict; 2) Dysfunction in one spouse; 3) Impairment of one or more children; 4) Emotional distance. In this episode, Kent breaks down these patterns and Bowen's Nuclear Family Emotional Process. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

So, Tell Me About Differentiation of Self

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 51:05

In this episode, we discuss the second concept of Bowen's Family Systems Theory -- Differentiation of Self. Everyone has a self, but Bowen theorized that the level of self we have influences how we relate to others. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

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So, Tell Me About Triangles

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 41:50

We're devoting this season to Kent's theoretical orientation - Dr. Murray Bowen's Family Systems Theory. Each episode Kent will introduce a core concept of the theory. In this episode, we discuss "Triangles" - the three-person relationship structure of Bowen Theory. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

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So, Tell Me About Family

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 48:18

On this episode, we discuss how early familial relationships affect us in adulthood. We also discuss a little about birth order, and Marsh takes a shot at only children. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

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So, Tell Me About Parenting

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 46:06

In this episode, we discuss somewhat counter-cultural, and, perhaps, counterintuitive ideas about parenting. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: @stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/

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So, Tell Me About Marriage

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 31:11

In this pilot episode, we take a shallow dive into the institution of marriage. Why do people still get married? And why do some stay married while others don't? What We Mentioned: Family Evaluation by Michael E. Kerr and Murray Bowen For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

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