The Pour Over Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Cece Jones-Davis. Cece is a minister, artist, speaker and justice advocate and activist hailing from Halifax County Virginia. Cece gives us her experience and perspective of anti-black racism through a woman of colors lens. We then talk about the interconnectedness of justice and mental health and ways to seek flourishing for ourselves and our neighbors in doing that work in a world that can be so cruel and heavy. Connect with Cece here: Ceces website: https://cecejonesdavis.com/ Ceces Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecejonesdavis/ Ceces X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/cecejonesdavis Connect with Peaks & Valleys here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC

In this episode we have a conversation with David Bedrick. David is a Jewish author, teacher, attorney and psychologist that focuses most of his work on what he calls unshaming and helping others see themselves more than through the lens of shame. In this episode David gives us a window into how his Jewish identity and experiences has shaped him and his worldview. We then discuss the current situation in Palestine and having a morally clear vision of what is happening, but a humanizing one at the same time. We then end on the idea of unshaming, what a lens of shame is and how to dismantle shame in our own lives and others. Connect with David and his work here: Davids Website: https://www.davidbedrick.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.bedrick/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidbedrick3872 Connect with Peaks & Valleys here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC

Peaks & Valleys family, we made it to 50 episodes!

CW/TW: mention of miscarriage loss in this episode. Welcome to the first episode of 2024! In this first episode of the new year we have a peer and friend of ours Serra Jane on to share her story. In the spirit of breaking down dualistic thinking and disrupting narratives we hear her story of growing up Christian and then eventually practicing Islam. Her own journey is a beautiful window into that world. We then get the honor of holding Serras story of dealing with loss through miscarriage and why sharing stories for collective healing and helping each other feel less alone is immensely important for our mental health and overall wellbeing. Support Serras shop: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jolousboutique?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554865603559 What is EMDR therapy (mentioned in episode) : https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/eye-movement-reprocessing Connect with us at Peaks & Valleys: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC

In our last a final episode of the year we cover our favorite episodes and reflect on this years podcasting. A big thank you to everybody that leans in with us and listens to our voice. We are excited to bring more conversations and some progression to this podcast in 2024. We round out talking about the spirit of giving during Christmas, but specifically giving our voice and solidarity to Palestinian liberation this season. In such a tense topic we believe we must cut through the noise and stand with humanity, and so here that means speaking up for Palestinian dignity and liberation. Connect with Mac McGregor here: https://macsmcgregor.com/#about_us Dante Stewart: https://www.instagram.com/stewartdantec/?hl=en Give to Palestine Childrens Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/ Connect with us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysN

First off, so great to be back with you all sharing this collective online space! In this episode your hosts (Kyle and Jonathan) are back to talk a bit about masculinity, binary thinking and suicide awareness, because these intersect more than you think! With so much going on in our world we talk about us being complex humans, which we have chatted about in previous episodes, being confronted with complex moments/histories and navigating that better than the dualistic and binary thinking that has become ingrained in the human psyche. Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC

In todays episode you will hear from our other host, Kyle Ridgley and his own journey of deconstruction, mental health and navigating a crisis of faith that has lead him to where/who he is today and why he is passionate about helping others navigate their own mental health and see people flourish. He then shares about navigating life where he is now as a gay man. His story is powerful and worth listening and leaning into. We hope you are encouraged by this episode and have enjoyed getting to know your hosts a little better. Mental health resource: https://openpathcollective.org/ Open Path provides therapy on a sliding scale basis to help those that need help, but it is hard to afford. This is a great way to access the help you need and deserve. LGBTQIA resources: PFLAG: https://pflag.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Connect with Peaks & Valleys here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC

In this two part series your hosts Jonathan and Kyle share their own journeys. What started deconstruction, navigating life/mental health amongst that and where they are now. Today Jonathan shares his own story of choosing to step away from his own faith background to questioning everything he had been taught to know is true. We hope you enjoy sitting with us and leaning into these journeys and gain some encouragement/tools for your own journey to navigate these things well and have flourishing mental health! Connect with Peaks & Valleys here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC

In this episode we have a conversation with Mac Scotty McGregor. Mac is a transgender man that grew up in the south, but now lives in Seattle. Before transitioning Mac was a US karate team member, a champion martial arts competitor, and coach/teacher. He now spends his time doing diversity training around gender and LGBTQ. He also founded and runs a non-profit called positive masculinity seeking to dismantle modes of toxic masculinity and help foster healthier, positive and life giving masculinity that champions and includes all people. Connect with Mac here: https://macsmcgregor.com/#about_us Buy Macs book on Positive Masculinity here: https://macsmcgregor.com/products/books/positive-masculinity-now-paperback-51233080 Connect with Peaks & Valleys here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC

In this episode, your hosts Jonathan Coggins and Kyle Ridgley do some reflection. We reflect on our episodes on liberation out of reformed/calvinistic spaces with Noah and Hannah and our episode on ADHD in a neurotypical world with Alex of the Epics Podcast. We give our own thoughts and things we took away from each episode. We then move into a conversation about progressing and wholeness, and the interconnectedness of those two things. We round out with the importance of progressing to continually become, because we are all becoming in some way. We hope you enjoy our conversation! Check out Alex Wait and The Epics Podcast: https://epicspodcast.com/linkinbio Connect with Peaks & Valleys here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC

In this episode your host Jonathan Coggins brings his own thoughts around change and progressing. In a world that is rapidly changing this a conversation that is needed and sometimes in an off the cuff and raw disposition. Then his own thoughts around guns, trauma and the need for change in that conversation. We hope you all enjoy this short, but we believe potent episode!

We at The Pour Over Podcast thought given our cultural moment and climate surrounding the conversation of LGBTQ people this would be a good re-release. Hopefully re-listening to this episode can humanize this conversation, and wherever you fall or don't fall religiously, and bring us all into better neighborly love and to see people in the LGBTQ community worthy of dignity, love, respect and equality. Bridget brings a powerful voice and perspective to this conversation! Bridgets website (find her book, blog and social channels here) : https://www.meditationsofatravelingnun.com Connect with Peaks & Valleys here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC

In this episode we have Alex Wait of The Epics Podcast where he shares stories to fight hate and marginalization to help chart better paths forward in our world and we LOVE that at Peaks & Valleys. Alex opens up and shares his journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and navigating life with ADHD in a world built for neurotypical people. His story and perspective is challenging, beautiful and hopefully liberatory in the way we view the diversity of people in the world around us. We then have a conversation about his own podcast and the work he is doing to break down the binaries many of us have been given and better ways to live in the rich diverse world we inhabit. Connect with Alex and The Epics Podcast here: Epics Website (links here: Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Podcast): https://epicspodcast.com Connect with Peaks & Valleys here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC

This episode is a re-release we felt for our culture and sociopolitical moment was a good refresher for having better conversations around understanding one another and all around better community! We hope you enjoy this episode and it helps you find better paths forward and leads to flourishing mental health for you and others. As always connect with us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is very special. We got to share the table with and hold two journeys from two beautiful souls. We were joined by Hannah Lloyd and Noah Althoff to share their journey of navigating being in the calvinistic/reformed mode of evangelicalism. We explore what their individual experiences were, where they overlapped and what broke that tradition for them. We also talked their views of mental health within that tradition and some of their own personal experiences with their own mental health. We land on seeing life in a more liberating way after that mode of evangelicalism and some good steps and charting better paths forward. Gary Alan Taylor from Holy Heretics has some good words here: https://www.sophiasociety.org/blog/original-theobros-faith-deconstruction Church Clarity: https://www.churchclarity.org Connect with Peaks & Valleys here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we have a guest co-host Timothy Lloyd to talk all things resisting Christian Nationalism. Tim is deeply committed to Jesus, but also resisting oppressive forms of Christianity like Christian Nationalism and seeing all humans flourish. We talk what is Christian Nationalism, why we resist it, why others should speak up against it and how it affects our non-religious, non-straight, immigrant, or other religious neighbor. Resources for resisting Christian Nationalism: https://www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org Connect with us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the Christmas Special of The Pour Over Podcast! We hope you have a great holiday season and a smooth mental health experience through the many complications that come with this time of year. In this episode we talk about the importance of LGBTQ inclusion and stepping into other peoples experience and social location. We round out by talking harmful views of mental health from the evangelical community and debriefing from what was a healing and refreshing event for both of us. Connect with us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC/ Mentioned In This Episode: Mad Priest Coffee: https://madpriestcoffee.com The New Evangelicals: https://www.instagram.com/thenewevangelicals/?hl=en April Ajoy: https://www.instagram.com/aprilajoy/?hl=en Music: We Wish You A Merry Christmas by August Burns Red --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Content and trigger warning: mentions of suicide In this episode we sit down with our friend and creative entrepreneur/barista Dylan Studt. We have a conversation about having outlets for your mental health and his own experiences with mental health and what he has observed as a peer. We round this conversation out on Dylan giving us ways to chart better paths forward in supporting youth in their mental health journeys and ways to create safe spaces for those youth and young adults that are on the margins (race, LGBTQ, religious margins AKA not christianity). The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth mental health resource): https://www.thetrevorproject.org Homeless Youth Resources: https://www.homelessyouth.org/en/ Mental Health Coalition Youth/Young Adult Resources: https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/resource-library/?resources_category=youth-young-adults NAMI Youth/Young Adults: https://www.nami.org/Search?searchtext=youth&searchmode=anyword Connect with Dylan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanstudt/ Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, your hosts Jonathan and Kyle will be responding to a terrible take on mental health from within the church that actually harms people and does not lead to human flourishing. We directly confront the harmful views and deconstruct them and then help chart some better paths forward to moving away from these harmful views. Peaks & Valleys Zoom community/support group signup (July 30th 1 PM ET): https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkd--vrTsoHteryF9hzPhLD0ZS4VwrWmq_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we have have a conversation with Mike Maeshiro about LGBTQ, coming out, navigating sexuality in evangelical spaces and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. Mike shares his own story and gives us some encouragement and tools for challenging our own beliefs around this conversation. We also talk about anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and resisting that for the sake of the LGBTQ people in our lives and around us. Mikes organization Numa: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com Mikes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikemaeshiro/?hl=en Mikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikemaeshiro/ Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we reflect on our previous episodes on people living with a disability, seeing people as whole people and dismantling the idea of "special needs". In light of sexual abuse, cover ups and gaslighting and not believing victims we affirm our position as an organization where we stand and how we seek to approach this conversation. We then round this episode out resisting the homophobia and dehumanizing LGBTQ perpetuations happening this month and better paths forward to humanize this conversation and care about ALL people on this mental health journey and just complex journey called life. My Body Is Not A Prayer Request by Amy Kenny: https://amy-kenny.com/my-body-is-not-a-prayer-request/ Heavy Burdens by Bridget Rivera: https://bridgeteileenrivera.com/heavy-burdens-seven-ways-lgbtq-people-experience-harm-in-the-church/ Episode with Bridget: https://anchor.fm/peaks-valleys/episodes/LGBTQ--The-Church--And-Mental-Health-wBridget-Rivera-e15drem Mental Health Coalition (Disability): https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/resource-library/?resources_category=disability-support Mental Health Coalition (We All Have Mental Health Resource Library): https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this weeks episode Jonathan has a conversation with Rachel Richards who is the face of the Instagram account heychurch. She advocates for being person centered when it relates to disabled people and dismantling/resisting ableism so all people living with disabilities are able to live more liberated and full lives. We talk about her journey of navigating church culture around this, change in theology and what she has learned from disability theology. Her son even joins us in this conversation! Rachel (heychurch) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_heychurch/ Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we dive into a conversation about the intersection of living with a disability and mental health. We have Dionne Sanchez of Words Of Heart podcast. Dionne shares her own journey of navigating living with physical disabilities at an early age and then the ensuing socialization an mental health struggles that she walked through. She also shares her powerful story of overcoming and choosing to share her story and amplify other voices through her own podcast. Dionne was also highlighted in the Women Who Podcast magazine! We hope you enjoy this episode and lean into the conversations Dionne is having on her own show Dionnes podcast: https://www.podpage.com/words-of-heart/ Dionnes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartwarrior25/ Dionnes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-erO9gDawjp0GTwxQHwsg Connect with Peaks & Valleys: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hang out with your hosts (Jonathan and Kyle) in this episode as we chat about the first few episodes of this season. We do some reflecting on what we have learned, expounding on things we have learned and that really stuck with us and we even share a funny story in the beginning involving Kyle and a certain coffee from Indonesia! We hope you all enjoy this style every once in a while of reflecting and us chatting/expounding. We are thinking coffee hour, or coffee conversations with Jonathan and Kyle for this particular segment haha We want to take a moment and say a personal thank you for listening to our show. The internet is saturated with podcast nowadays and you choose amongst all the others to come listen to us and that means more than you know! Ways to connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we are joined by fellow resister Ryan Ramsey. Ryan works in healthcare chaplaincy, but has been in the organizational role of pastor. We dive into resisting the organizations and structures that oppress, abuse and domineer over people that cause grief and trauma. Ryan loves the church and shepherding people, but also knows the good work of resisting and critiquing these organizations and structures. We also dive into listening to and trusting our bodies so we can be safe and get out of these systems and find healing, hope and wholeness in a life on the other side of them. Check out Ryans instagram below where you can follow and engage with his content. Its always a balm of goodness, resistance and caring deeply for people>systems Ryans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rramseywrites/ Where to connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we have a conversation with Tim Whitaker of The New Evangelicals. Tim shares with us about the work he does in the deconstruction space as well as sharing his own journey of navigating his own struggles, and picking up and understanding language surrounding mental health that he didn't have categories for in his evangelical context. He also shares with us how having space to be angry has been healing and how The New Evangelicals has not only been a healing space for others, but an outlet for him personally. We hope you guys enjoy this episode and Tims story! We encourage you to check out The New Evangelicals, engage with them and consider supporting the work that they do. Where to find Tim and The New Evangelicals: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewevangelicals/?hl=en Their Instagram page has a link that houses all the ways to connect and engage: giving link, podcast, twitter, email signup merchandise, and website! Where to connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we have a conversation about religious trauma with Brian Peck. Brian is Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma informed coach working with people that have experienced religious trauma. He is the founder of Room To Thrive, which provides therapy and coaching, and co-founder of The Religious Trauma Institute. Brian walks us through what religious trauma is, ways to care for people well that have experienced religious trauma and a path forward. We hope you enjoy this episode and it reframes the conversation around religious trauma for you! Where to find Brian: Room To Thrive: https://www.roomtothrive.com Religious Trauma Institute: https://www.religioustraumainstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roomtothrive/?hl=en Religious Trauma Institute Insta: https://www.instagram.com/religioustraumainstitute/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/roomtothrive Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Evolution, reformation, and growth made us realize this show needed to change along with that and what we seek to do in this space! So we introduce The Pour Over Podcast to everybody. We so appreciate you all being in this space with us and listening to our show! We hope you all enjoy this new evolution, the stories shared and get some fresh and life giving perspectives for your mental health journey. We hope you feel safe and included here, welcome to the table! Ways to connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In todays episode we have a conversation with Shelby Crews, founder of Tread And Trample, a mental health non-profit based in Jacksonville, Fl. We dive into a lot of stigmas surrounding the conversation of mental health, both inside and outside the church, and seeking help for our mental well being. We talk about ways to break down those stigmas with those that we come across and those we care about around us. We then round it off with ways to cultivate a culture of permission: permission to not be ok mentally and seek outside interventions and measures to walk towards mental healing. We hope you guys enjoy this episode and we are so glad to be back! Tread And Trample Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treadandtrample/ Tread And Trample Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/treadandtrample/ Tread And Trample email: treadandtrample@gmail.com : Peaks & Valleys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Peaks & Valleys Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode Jonathan is here to talk about navigating change ourselves and walking alongside others navigating change. This episode dives into different types of change, how trauma and anxiety is produced from change and healthy ways to navigate change personally and with others! Navigating change: https://afsp.org/story/supporting-your-mental-health-while-navigating-change National Suicide Hottline: 1 (800) 273-8255 National Crisis text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Suicide Prevention Resources: https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we talk about LGBTQ, the church and mental health within this conversation. Our guest Bridget Rivera gives us a good framework historically of how LGBTQ people have been viewed and treated within and without the church. She then frames better ways to engage this conversation, care for the mental health disparities and traumas LGBTQ people face and how to walk alongside and love LGBTQ people around us better and chart a path forward. Bridgets website: https://www.meditationsofatravelingnun.com Heavy Burdens book: https://www.meditationsofatravelingnun.com/heavy-burdens-bridget-eileen-rivera/ Bridgets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelingnun/?hl=en Bridgets Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravelingNun?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC/ Song: Island by Audrey Assad --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode me and Kyle talk about mental health generally, move into some history of the church and mental health and a path forward. We discuss the continuum of care and how we can all be in that process so people are cared for well and nobody falls through the cracks. Mental Health First Aid: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org NAMI(National Alliance on Mental Illness): https://www.nami.org/Home --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode Jonathan and Travis Hayes have a conversation about something affecting Christian culture currently, deconstruction and doubt. We have an honest conversation about what it is, our own personal experiences and encouragement for moving forward. We hope you will lean in on this and utilize some of the resources Travis pointed us to. Book recommendation: Faith After Doubt by Brian McLaren: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-After-Doubt-Beliefs-Stopped/dp/1250262771 Podcast recommendation: You Have Permission: https://www.dankochwords.com/yhp.html The Bible For Normal People: https://peteenns.com/podcast/ Websites: https://www.soyouredeconstructing.com https://www.ravenfoundation.org Song: Fireside Chat by Ruslan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we dive into what it means to not filter people like we do our beautiful cups of coffee and how that intersects with engaging in trauma informed care. We help you guys frame what is trauma informed care and how to walk alongside people while allowing their whole self:trauma, mess and all to be present! We hope you guys enjoy this episode while enjoying a great cup of coffee! Mental Health First Aid: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we sit down with two powerful ladies in our lives and in the church, Barbara Grimm who is a school administrator and Mary Studt who has worked in ministry for a number of years alongside her husband. We talk about the inequalities women face in culture and in the church and how purity culture and trauma intersect within this conversation. Barbara and Mary give us some incredible insight and great ways to do better as men and Jesus followers, and ways move forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we have a conversation with attorney, and music executive EJ Gaines to gain his unique perspective as not only a follower of Jesus, but as a black man in America. We talk about social justice and how it is a gospel implication, and we dive into how mental health plays a big role in this conversation and tangible steps to move towards a just world not only as humans living amongst each other, but as citizens of Gods kingdom. EJs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ejgaines/ Peaks & Valleys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc/ Peaks & Valleys Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC We didn't mention this in the show, but The AND Campaign is an excellent faith based platform for civic and cultural engagement so check them out here: https://www.andcampaign.org

In this episode we sit down with Jared Owen and talk health and wellness and how it is very connected to our mental health. Jared has extensive expertise and certifications in physical training and health. Jared also gives us a lot of good practical exercise and healthy eating tips to have a better physical life and in turn mental one. Jareds Instagram: https://instagram.com/jar3d_0wen Fitness: https://corygfitness.com Supplements: https://www.lifeextension.com, https://www.nordicnaturals.com/consumers/ Probiotics: Garden of Life, Bio-K Instagram: https://instagram.com/peaksandvalleysnc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaksandvalleysNC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we dive into the idea of social locations, social context, or worldview. We talk about going beyond our own and seeing through other peoples social location, break down walls and divides between us, and build meaningful relationships with understanding of how each of us view and navigate the world around us. Book mention: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-While-Black-American-Interpretation/dp/083085486X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CYL6IO0TX24F&dchild=1&keywords=reading+while+black&qid=1615512161&sprefix=reading+while+%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this weeks episode Jonathan and Kyle have a conversation about entering somebodies pain, embodying empathy and growing in our care relationships as we walk alongside hurting people. As everyday people these are things that we can and should use and apply right now to those around us that are hurting, have pain, or have been through trauma to be a tangible help in seeing people walk through darkness into light and healing. A great way to be tangibly equipped for this is taking mental health first aid courses, because we believe you don't have to be a professional to care for people Mental health first aid: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode Jonathan and Kyle dive into the insurrection of the United States on January 6th. We take a deep dive into Trump and the church, false prophecies, conspiracy theories and how to pave a new way forward for the church and in the midst of a heavy time we are all in. Our hope is you gleam some truth, hope and encouragement from this pointed and honest conversation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode me and Kyle reflect on 2020 and season 1 of the podcast. We talk about our favorite episode and why, and offer some encouragements despite the hard year and looking forward to a new year with hope carrying us! If you haven't yet find us on instagram and Facebook! Catch you all in the new year and looking forward to bringing you guys season 2 of this podcast. Instagram: peaks_valleys19 Facebook: peaksandvalleysNC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode me and Kyle dive into faith and politics, how the church can engage civic discussion, and how to have compassion & conviction while being critical of both parties. We also talk about some ways that tying Christianity to a political party is damaging and can blind us to some things. We also encourage remembrance of what al 2020 has brought for a lot of people including job loss, mental stress, the mental health crisis increased because of this year and having grace as we engage people. AND Campaign for Christian civic and cultural engagement: https://www.andcampaign.org Ruslans YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/remixWEDNESDAYS --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode me and Kyle have a conversation with a dear friend from college Jessica Harris. Jessica has her Masters in Social Work and working towards her licensure. She currently works with at risk youth and a non-profit for veterans who experience PTSD and have experienced trauma. In this episode we dive into what trauma is, how it affects people, and practical ways to walk with somebody that has dealt with trauma and how to deal with trauma in our own lives. Mental Health First Aid: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/?fbclid=IwAR399J6xfkg9HV1kKT-RA61oF7n1CE-L--TpKudnaudTaHeAHAem6Y8ILfg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode me and Kyle dive into something that is always needed and especially in this season and year, self-care. We talk about cultural ideas of self-care and how it is tied to consumerism and hustle culture. We reframe what self-care actually is, what it is meant for and some practical steps to move towards healthy self-care and how to actually care for your soul. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we have a conversation with co-owner of Cup & Saucer Elisabeth Bowling. She runs this shop locally in Brevard, NC with Molly Wilcox and these two ladies brought something beautiful to this little mountain town. We dive into Elisabeths journey to falling in love with the specialty coffee industry and what running a coffee shop during a pandemic has looked like. We also talk about some things she has learned as an entrepreneur through it, and some encouragements to anybody that is a creative, an entrepreneur, or even dreams of being an entrepreneur. Instagram: @cupandsaucernc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we have a conversation with activist and trafficking abolitionist Abigail Eernisse. Me and Abigail met through an online and in person protest against Mind Geek ,which is the parent company of PornHub, to shut PornHub down. In this episode we have an in depth look and conversation about a lot of myths, facts, and tools to help us move from trendy activism to actually be in the fight against human trafficking. We also talk about what PornHub has to do with this and how the porn industry perpetuates human trafficking. Abigail is a coffee loving, Jesus following, human loving soul and it was a joy to have her on. We hope this conversation encourages and equips you guys! Resources for this fight: Abigails instagram: @abigaileernisse Take this quiz to find your role: https://rebeccabender.org/ Exodus Cry(lead the Mind Geek protest): https://exoduscry.com/author/lailam/ | https://traffickinghubpetition.com/ Book: Paid For: My Journey Through Prostitution by: Rachel Moran Book: One Women's Journey From Trafficked to Triumph by Rebecca Bender Porn specific(women): https://sherecovery.com/ or https://thegracespot.com/ Porn specific(men): https://addictedtointernetporn.com/?author=1 Free PDF on porn: http://addictedtointernetporn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Wack_-Addicted-to-Internet-Porn-Noah-B.E.-Church.pdf Talking about pornography when your dating: https://s3.amazonaws.com/heysummit-production/media/uploads/events/cese2020/Reach-10-Talking-About-Pornography-When-Dating-CESE-2020.pdf Courses for parents navigating reframing a childs culture: https://www.culturereframed.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we dive into some of the lies culture has bought into in regards to pornography, what the facts about the effects of pornography, and encourage that there is hope, healing, and freedom from this addiction. We also dive into how pornography actually intersects with our mental health and can be damaging to it. This is a topic that many in the church will shy away from or call taboo, but we say facing it head on is the best option for venerable conversations to happen, wisdom to be gained and freedom to be had. Check out Fight The New Drug for some great information on this topic and tools for this journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode me and Kyle have a conversation with a brother and dear friend of mine from high school who is also a creative black entrepreneur. Trey is the founder and CEO of Kolors apparel, a brand all about unity. In this episode we talk about why black ownership and entrepreneurship is important and why it is important not only for our economy, but for our culture to support them. We have more vibrant and flourishing communities when we are intentional about this. Trey also shares some of his story, his heart and the passion behind Kolors apparel and some real talk. Go follow on Instagram at kolors_apparel and shop at whatiskolors.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode me and Kyle talk suicide prevention with knowing the statistics of suicide, knowing the signs of somebody considering suicide, how to support that person through that season and get them help, and how to give hope for a life that is worth living. Always remembering we are fearfully and wonderfully made and how that makes life always worth living for! Follow us on Instagram @peaks_valleys19 and stay up to date with all things Peaks & Valleys and look for a giveaway at the end of the month for suicide awareness and prevention month. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode Kyle and I dive into the conversation surrounding race and the church. We have an honest, nuanced conversation with a dear friend and brother of ours Bryan Smith, which is a black Christian in America. We hear his perspective from that position and talk about ways to have this conversation, see change happen in this area, and how a church called to love one another as image bearers of God can honor and glorify him and his church in this messy and hard area of life. We have hope this episode encourages you to have more empathy and seek to understand before being understood. Hope you enjoy this episode Peaks & Valleys family!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode me and Kyle have a fellow coffee connoisseur Travis Hayes on the podcast. We dive into how coffee brings people together, what in the heck is specialty coffee and home brewing. We also talk about our favorite origins, brew methods, what is the specialty coffee/small batch roaster industry and also give some tips and resources to start your specialty coffee journey! This is a fun episode for you guys to enjoy, it sure was fun for us so we hope you enjoy it! Travis also has a podcast called Soundbite Gospel that is the gospel in 15 minutes or less, so show him some love and listen in and subscribe to his podcast on all major platforms, one of my top ones to check for a new episode. Tutorials: Stumptown coffee Gear(on amazon): Hario V60 #2 and matching filters, electric burr grinder, kitchen scale with tare and grams, electric gooseneck kettle Coffee: Methodical coffee Ethiopian --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app