Words of Life

The Empty Chair

In this episode, the groups discuss the “empty chair” many of us experience during the holidays. How do we cope when we’ve lost a loved one and the place they once had at the table is now empty? If you can relate to this feeling, it’s our prayer that the encouragement these friends offer to each other is a tremendous blessing to you.
SERIES: At The Table

How Has God Moved in 2019?

In This first episode of our Christmas Series, the groups discuss their experiences in 2019. The highs and lows. This is a very honest and heartfelt discussion as a group of family and friends share their testimonies and encouragement.
SERIES: At The Table

SERIES PROMO: AT THE TABLE

We are so excited to share our special, 5-week Christmas Serie, “At The Table”. During the Holidays and especially Christmas, most of us seem to focus on family more than other times of the year. And as a new year approaches, we tend to have reflective and meaningful conversations around a Christmas dinner. In this series, we’ve eavesdropped on two of these gatherings as they reflect on 2019, share heartaches and answered prayers, and discuss what it means to them that GOD BECAME MAN.
SERIES: At The Table

A New Life: Part 2

In today’s final episode, we say farewell and thank you to counselor, Aleata Dawkins for joining us. If you are struggling with a mental health crisis, we want to encourage you to reach out to your local church or local salvation army. You can visit https://www.salvationarmy.org/ to find the Salvation Army nearest you. Or visit CCESONLINE.COM (Christian Counseling and Educational Services) or NAMI.ORG (National Alliance on Mental Illness).
Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health

A New Life: Part 1

As we begin to conclude our series on mental health, Bernie and Aleata discuss mental health as new creations. Throughout the Bible, we see accounts of depression, we see moments of distress and moments of victory. In Christ, we are overcomers and the Gospel message is a message of redemption. If you are struggling with a mental health crisis, know that there is nothing you can go through that God can’t get you through.
Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health

Bonus Episode: Rob and Heather Dolby: Part 2

Here is the extended version of our conversation with Rob and Heather Dolby. They discuss life in recovery and the church’s role in welcoming someone back into the community after treatment.
Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health

Life in Recovery

As we continue our discussion on addiction, today, Aleata discusses recovery. Specifically, she offers advice on what the family of a recovering person can do to help. We are also joined, once again, by Rob and Heather Dolby as they discuss the church’s role in welcoming someone back into the community after treatment.
Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health

Bonus Episode: Rob and Heather Dolby

Here is the part-one, extended interview with Rob and Heather Dolby. They join us to share their own story and discuss some of the powerful ways God has allowed them to do ministry with those struggling with addictions.
Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health

Addiction

Today we begin a two-part discussion on addiction. Aleata shares some of the causes and some of the philosophies behind treatments. We are also joined by Salvation Army Officers, Rob and Heather Dolby. They share their own testimony and discuss some of the powerful work God has allowed them to do in this area through The Salvation Army.
Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health

Finding a New “Normal”

As Aleata and Bernie continue the discussion on grief, today they discuss the process in finding a new normal. Many traumas aren’t something any of us can “get over”, instead, Aleata discusses the process of finding a new “normal” and how we can offer a ministry of presence by just being there for someone going through a hard time.
Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health