In late 2019 Dr. Marty Fletcher teamed up w/ Dr. Matt Hook to respond to the growing mental health crisis. The goal is to help people create healthy spiritual lives in order to restore meaning and purpose to individuals, families, and communities. Psychology meets spirituality.
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History Does You is a podcast that explores the idea that history always is relevant to today. We also cover topics in current events, foreign policy, and international relations. Through interviews with historians, journalists, authors, and former government officials, we answer the question, “How is History relevant today?”. Previous guests have included NYT Bestselling authors, Larry Tye, James Bradley, Roger Crowley, Dr. Andrew Bacevich, Michael Isikoff and Pulitzer Prize winners Dr. Joh ...
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Why is everyone so angry? There are many answers to this question, but the best is offered by the apostle James. Today, we talk about self control. We define it and share why it’s important. We note that, if you’re 95% in control, the other 5% will rule you. We talk about the different types of psychology, explaining the problem with materialism. W…
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Love is easy to talk about, but it’s much harder to live. In this episode, we talk about what it means to love your enemy and how to lay down your life for someone else on this side of death. Today, we talk about marriage. We discuss why marriage is so hard, note the importance of communication, and explain why relationships shouldn’t be competitiv…
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As human beings, we lose all the time. The fact is, we can’t rely on ourselves to succeed. That’s why we need to surrender to the only one who won’t let us down: God. But what does this mean? Today, we talk about surrender. We explore the idea that life is loss, and that learning to live is learning to lose well. We note Jesus’ statement that you c…
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Underreacting, overreacting - people think that these reactions are merely circumstantial. And when you’re on the receiving end of these underreactions and overreactions from others, it can be hard not to take those reactions personally. It can be difficult to realize – these people aren’t out to get you. Instead, they’re likely reacting based on a…
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Despondency is hard to identify, but it’s everywhere. Between the values pushed in our society and the pressures caused by things like Covid 19, it’s not easy to find joy, even if you have faith. Today, we talk about how to combat despondency. We define it, noting that we can think of it as the reverse of joy. We talk about how it manifests and imp…
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In what seems to be a chaotic and out-of-control world, it seems irresponsible and heartless not to be caught up in the feelings that come with focusing on all of the problems. But the truth is, for the most part, things are okay. And most of the things that aren’t okay are the things of this world. God says, “Be still and know that I am God.” Toda…
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Traffic jams. Squeaking doors. Interruptions. Long lines. Flat tires. What do these all have in common? They’re all triggers of impatience. When was the last time you thought about the link between patience and peace? Questioned your sense of entitlement? Examined your gratitude for the things you have? Patience is easy to talk about, but the real …
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Everybody wants to know the secret: What’s the secret to prayer? Jesus himself said that the secret to prayer is ‘secret prayer.’ The power of prayer is far-reaching and can benefit your life in many ways. But, when many people pray, they often feel like it's not working, or they need to do it differently to be effective. Prayer is a very personal …
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Everyone looks for hope, purpose, and peace, and many seek help from a therapist to find them. While this is an important and incredibly helpful step, many people don’t know about the mental health benefits of a relationship with Jesus. Today, Pastor John Reed joins us to talk about the hope, purpose, and peace that come from following Jesus. We di…
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Possession may conjure up the many images from movies and cartoon-like visages of the devil. There are many references in the Bible, and it can be a struggle to relate concepts in the scriptures to today. Even though these are ancient teachings, they are still very much relevant today. So, what is possession? Does it still happen in this day and ag…
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People are finding it harder and harder to trust, and this leads to isolation, loneliness, and even affects our relationship with God. How can we fix the trust epidemic? Today, we talk about trust. We define it, share some statistics on it, and explain why some people find it harder to trust than others. We discuss why trust is needed, and we note …
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A common misconception of Christians everywhere is that to love is to take on others’ problems. Actually, though, it’s destructive both to others and to ourselves when we try to do that, as well as when we try to get others to take on our problems. Boundaries are what help us to determine which responsibilities are whose, and today I (Dr. Matt Hook…
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The power of our words is something that may not always be at the forefront of our minds. Many people speak or react without genuinely thinking about what they are saying and its effect on others. Speech is all around us, and the power within our tongues can rule our household. The words you use determines how you influence the world around you. So…
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Stress, loss of peace, family challenges, and relationships - or the lack of them have plagued the lives of many now more than ever. These times when you feel alone, isolated, and lonely could be seasons of spiritual dry spells that are inevitable parts of everyone’s journey. But are you aware that you can be the one preventing God from helping you…
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Life can be exhausting and overwhelming, and we often make it worse by trying to push ourselves past our limit. This isn’t healthy and it isn’t what Christ wants for us. Instead, He commands us to set aside a full day every week for Him. Your first thought might be, Who has time for that? Join us today as we talk about why YOU do, and why it’ll act…
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Throughout our lives, there will be challenging times, and maintaining calmness can be difficult. Today, it is more challenging than ever to find peace and have a calm state of mind. The chaos around us has a profound effect on our wellbeing, and finding serenity is not easy. So, how do you navigate your way through tough times and remain in a calm…
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Humility can come in many forms. We know humility and the ability to be humble is a good trait to have and in some cases, it’s easy to identify a humble person. But in other situations, humility and humbleness can often be a little tricker to spot. Today’s episode is all about the character virtue – humility. I discuss why it’s often hard to stay h…
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Why don’t people get the help they need? There are many reasons, ranging from stigma to sex to fear of weakness. But the truth is, none of these reasons are good enough. Today, we talk about why you should seek help. We note that people tend to view therapy as a last resort, and that they’re often afraid to expose their weakness. We point out that …
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What is our response to the insane level of critique, suspicion, judgmentalism, and confusion in our world? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but an underrated and overlooked solution is gentleness. Today, we talk about gentleness. We discuss why it’s a fruit of the Holy Spirit and why it’s directly connected with strength. We talk about the lin…
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Life is difficult, and running from that fact doesn’t change it. Ironically, the best tactic for making life less difficult is to accept this fact. But once we accept it, how do we move through it? Thتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Most people think they have some time left in their lives, but the truth is, we don’t know that. Expected or not, you could die at any moment. That’s why it’s important to ask yourself what things youتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Many, many people have been affected by the death by suicide of a loved one. In these times, it’s hard to know what to say. In this episode, I (the Shepherd) take you through the helpful and unhelpfulتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Life is hard, but there’s always joy to be had. One of the sources of this joy is the knowledge that we’re not the only ones who suffer. Today, we talk about our common problems. We discuss the probleتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Life is hard and we all have to carry our crosses, but we have a tendency to focus on those crosses a little too much. In this episode, we talk about why that is. Today, we talk about negativity bias.توسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Last week, we talked about humility: what it is, why it matters, and how to live it. Today, we talk about its counter vice: pride. In this episode, we explain what pride is and why it’s such a big deaتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Humility is hard to define and harder to live out. In this episode--Part 1 of a two-parter--we talk about humility: what it is, how to recognize the real thing, and how to live by it. Today, we defineتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Lent has begun, and it’s important to clarify the point of it. There are all sorts of ideas about the purpose of Lent, but whether we hold these ideas consciously or unconsciously, we need to straightتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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We often let fear rule our lives, whether it’s in the form of anxiety, numbness, apprehension, or many other forms. However, it doesn’t need to. In this episode, we share why you have nothing to fear.توسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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The devil’s greatest weapon is low self-esteem, because he uses it to attack our very identity as children of God. He uses it in four key ways, and in this episode, I (the Shepherd) explore these waysتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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People are finding it harder and harder to trust, and this leads to isolation, loneliness, and even affects our relationship with God. How can we fix the trust epidemic? Today, we talk about trust. Weتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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As we head into our third year on the podcast, we focus in this episode on the power of listening, asking the question: what does it really mean to win an argument? Today, we talk about how to listenتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Love is easy to talk about, but it’s much harder to live. In this episode, we talk about what it means to love your enemy and how to lay down your life for someone else on this side of death. Today, wتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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The lone hero is a popular figure in media. Particularly in the United States, we tend to value independence as the key to happiness. But the truth is, human beings are meant to live in community. Weتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Nikki Calloway is an independent consultant and district manager with Arbonne, a high school field hockey coach, and the full-time plant manager of a chemical manufacturing facility in Dexter. Today,توسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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We know the lessons from God on how He wants us to live our lives and how those lessons will genuinely help. But knowing and learning are two very different things. We may read the Bible and study theتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Life can be exhausting and overwhelming, and we often make it worse by trying to push ourselves past our limit. This isn’t healthy and it isn’t what Christ wants for us. Instead, He commands us to setتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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When Christmas comes around, we’re all looking for something. In this episode, I (the Shepherd) talk about how striving to experience Christ in Christmas is the answer we’re seeking. Today, I talk aboتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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We live in a time of inordinate stress, rush, and busyness. We find ourselves pushing beyond our limits physically, emotionally, and spiritually, but this isn’t how we’re meant to live. The answer toتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Erin Moore is a friend of Marty’s from another life. She is a healthy living strategist who focuses on holistically helping women live happier, healthier lives through improving their physical health.توسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Self-love is both crucial and easily misunderstood. Disproportionate numbers of people view themselves as a burden, seeing everything bad that happens to them as a result of their flaws and thinking tتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Welcome back to the Identity Crisis Series, in which we ask why we’re in an identity crisis and discuss what that looks like. In this episode, we talk about our sixth problematic identity--thinking weتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Welcome back to the Identity Crisis Series, in which we ask why we’re in an identity crisis and discuss what that looks like. In this episode, we talk about our fifth problematic identity: thinking weتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Welcome back to the Identity Crisis Series, in which we ask why we’re in an identity crisis and discuss what that looks like. In this episode, we talk about our fourth problematic identity: the moralتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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Welcome back to the Identity Crisis Series, in which we ask why we’re in an identity crisis and discuss what that looks like. In this episode, we talk about our third problematic identity: the self-foتوسط Dr. Martin Fletcher
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