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On today’s episode of MercyTalk, we are thrilled to have a conversation with nationally renowned psychiatrist, speaker, and author, Dr. Curt Thompson, about some of the amazing content in his upcoming book, The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty and Community (releasing in Fall of 2021). Dr. Thompson shares about what it [...] The post Longing, Beauty, and Community: A Conversation with Dr. Curt Thompson appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Hey everyone, and welcome to another episode of Mercy Talk! Last week, we talked about what MENTAL HEALTH actually IS but, more importantly, WHY it should matter to every one of us! So today, we wanted to talk about some practical ways that we can ALL assess our current mental state and increase our mental [...] The post Mental Health Check Part 2 appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Welcome back to another episode of #MercyTalk! This month is Mental Health Awareness Month and we would be remiss if we didn’t take time to talk about a subject that Mercy deals with so heavily! While it can be tempting to omit ourselves from this conversation, mental health is something that should matter to every [...] The post Mental Health Check Part 1 appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Today on MercyTalk, we’re so excited to jump into the very last key to freedom, and it’s one that is so essential in helping us to integrate all the other keys into our daily life! So for today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about Maintaining Lifelong Freedom and diving into the “4 stay ins”! [...] The post Maintaining Lifelong Freedom appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

We are so glad you’re back with us for another episode of Mercy Talk as we continue to revisit the Keys to Freedom! Today, we’re diving into a key that can be easily misunderstood: “Using Your Authority in Christ”! We have an enemy who is out to steal, kill, and destroy our freedom in Christ, [...] The post Using Your Authority in Christ appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

In this episode of MercyTalk, we dive into Key 5 of the 7 Keys to Freedom, Breaking Generational Patterns! All of us inherit patterns of living and thinking that are passed down to us, whether we like them or not. Without realizing it, we typically adopt our parents’ and grandparents’ approaches to life. The good [...] The post Breaking Generational Patterns appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On today’s episode of Mercy Talk, we’re especially excited that you’ve joined us as we dive into the key, “Choosing to Forgive." Many of our biggest issues and deepest struggles in life are rooted in a painful event. And more times than not, that event was connected to a relationship, to a person. Therefore, the [...] The post Choosing to Forgive appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

In this episode of Mercy Talk, we’ll discuss a pivotal key to freedom – Healing Life’s Hurts. When the hurts of our lives go unhealed, they affect us in ways that we may not even realize. They can cause us to hold back from life or operate from a place of fear. They can come [...] The post Healing Life’s Hurts appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

In this episode of Mercy Talk, we’ll discuss what some consider to be the most pivotal key in the Keys to Freedom study: Renewing the Mind. Whether we realize it or not, our daily thought patterns are affected by a belief system that was primarily cultivated in our earliest childhood years – a belief system about God, ourselves, others, and the world around us. Over time, our thought patterns develop well-worn “trails” in our minds, and it’s this belief system that eventually determines our daily behaviors, words, and attitudes. Join us today for this important conversation!

In this week’s episode of MercyTalk, we’re going to be moving into the first of the seven keys to freedom and this one is really what we would call the “master key”. We’re talking about Committing and Connecting to Christ!  It’s so easy for us to become distracted with whether or not we look like [...] The post Commitment and Connection to Christ appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

We are thrilled to announce that in just a few short weeks, we are going to be releasing our updated edition of Keys to Freedom! In today’s episode of MercyTalk, we want to give you a preview of what you can expect with this updated edition, including an updated Leader Guide, TONS of new leader [...] The post What’s New with “Keys to Freedom” and Setting the Stage appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

This week on Mercy Talk, in honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we wanted to discuss the important topic of eating disorders and how we can better serve those who are struggling. If you’ve been around Mercy for a while, you know we are BIG believers in addressing the root of the problem rather [...] The post Eating Disorder Awareness appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

On this very important episode of Mercy Talk, we wanted to take some time to shed light on what can often be a misunderstood topic: self-injury/harm. We want to encourage you that this episode is meant to be a resource in your journey in helping others, but it is by no means exhaustive. March 1 st  is “National Self-Injury Awareness [...] The post Self-Injury Awareness Day appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

We’re so glad you’ve joined us for another episode of Mercy Talk! This week, we are pumped to continue diving into the topic of relationships and a book by one of our favorite authors, Dr. John Townsend, called People Fuel. While most of us know that relationships are critical to being a healthy and whole human, most of us are unaware of [...] The post People Fuel Part 2 appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

We’re so glad you’ve joined us for another episode of Mercy Talk! For the next 2 weeks, we are pumped to dive into a topic that has been spearheaded by one of our favorite authors, Dr. John Townsend and his book, People Fuel! While most of us know that relationships are critical to being a healthy and whole human, most of us are unaware [...] The post People Fuel Part 1 appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

If you’ve been around Mercy for a while, then you know we’re huge fans of all things practical…especially when it comes to our relationship with the Lord. If you’re new to Mercy then you’re about to find out just how practical because we’re jumping into a 2-part series called “Steps to Intimacy with God”! While [...] The post Steps to Intimacy with God Part 2 appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

If you’ve been around Mercy for a while, then you know we’re huge fans of all things practical…especially when it comes to our relationship with the Lord. If you’re new to Mercy then you’re about to find out just how practical because we’re jumping into a 2-part series called “Steps to Intimacy with God!" While [...] The post Steps to Intimacy with God Part 1 appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

As we begin a new year, we wanted to take some time to hear from our Founder and President, Nancy Alcorn. On the heels of 2020, the Lord has continued to prove faithful and provide for Mercy in the midst of the unknown. Today, we wanted to sit down and talk with Nancy about some [...] The post State of Mercy Address appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

It’s no secret that with all that’s happened over this past year, there’s a very real emotional and mental health crisis around the world. At the beginning of a new year, we simply cannot continue to grit our teeth and try to power through life. We have to take a good look at our physical, mental, and emotional health and come up with some INTENTIONAL plans [...] The post Just Keep Going appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Hey Mercy Talk Fam! Before we finish out the crazy year that’s been, we wanted to take a few moments to share how God has been encouraging us and how we’ve been praying for you! We know so many of us have walked different roads in 2020 and it’s tempting to look ahead and expect [...] The post Looking Ahead appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Conflict can certainly take on many uncomfortable scenarios. But if we can take a closer look at our expectations in conflict, it can really reframe the way we approach and respond to others (even in the most difficult of circumstances). Our expectation for specific desired outcomes in conflict can often become more important than the [...] The post Expectations in Conflict appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

As the holidays approach, it can seem as if everyone feels they are owed “special treatment”. Of course, we’re talking about something that is actually present in us all and that is entitlement. While it can be easy to recognize in others as well as our kids (whether you’re a parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc.), [...] The post Combating Entitlement with Our Kids and Ourselves appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

Setting boundaries with others is a vital way of protecting our relationships as well as our own health in the process. However, what may feel less obvious are the boundaries that need to be reevaluated as life changes. Of course, we’re talking about boundaries with our parents as we age (and as they age as [...] The post Boundaries with Our Parents as Adults appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

As we near Thanksgiving, recognize that it can feel complicated trying to process the disappointment, loss, and grief of the past year while also cultivating gratitude. It’s clear that the Bible tells us we can have joy even in the hardest of circumstances, but how do we practically do this without becoming bitter or depressed? [...] The post Mixed Emotions appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

We’re so excited you’ve joined us for another episode of #MercyTalk! Last week, we kicked off the month by talking about why it’s important to set healthy boundaries with toxic or unhealthy family members. This week, we wanted to talk more about the HOW. If we recognize that we need to set some boundaries within [...] The post How to Set Boundaries with Family appeared first on Mercy Multiplied.

In this episode of #MercyTalk, we sit down to discuss the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries with family members, even if there are still areas of unhealth. While we recognize there are no perfect people, at the end of the day, how can we decipher the difference between a family member who has made some mistakes and one who is continually a toxic person? Join us today for this timely conversation as we head into the holidays! Also, in this episode… * Working through the guilt of trying to set boundaries with those you love * Assessing the boundaries needed, rather than automatically cutting people off * Addressing a victim mentality in our own hearts

Today we’re going to continue our conversation on attachment but through the lens of our relationship with the Lord and how our earliest relationships have […]

On this episode of Mercy Talk, we continue our conversation on attachment as we discuss what it means through the lens of breaking free from […]

Whether it’s stress from work, an argument with our spouse/roommate or dealing with a challenging child, conflict can cause us to posture ourselves from a […]

No matter our age, the relationships we had growing up play a key role in the way we relate to others. Even now, many of […]