All Episodes

38 mins #222 Oct 01, 20

281 | Asking for Help when You’re Hurting

In a world that encourages the self-made man or woman, it can be hard to admit when we need help…much less counseling for ourselves. In […]

46 mins #221 Sep 17, 20

Aftermath of Suicide

In this follow up conversation on the topic of suicide, we dive into the sobering reality that mental health issues and suicidal struggles are no […]

36 mins #220 Sep 10, 20

279 | Helping Someone with Suicidal Thoughts

On this special episode of MercyTalk, we sit down with 2015 Mercy graduate Ashley as she shares her story of multiple suicide attempts and her […]

46 mins #219 Sep 03, 20

278 | Roadblocks to Freedom

On this episode of Mercy Talk, we continue our conversation on freedom and what kinds of things can get in the way as we journey […]

40 mins #218 Aug 20, 20

277 | What is Freedom?

Freedom is something we’re extremely passionate about here at Mercy…but what does that look like on a practical level and what are some misconceptions we […]

31 mins #217 Aug 06, 20

276 | Why Roots Matter

On this episode of Mercy Talk, we dive into our up and coming Keys to Freedom Teaching Series and how you can be a part! […]

39 mins #216 Jul 30, 20

275 | Counterfeit Hospitality and Healthy Boundaries

On this episode of Mercy Talk, we take a close look at what it means to extend genuine, missional hospitality in a time where inviting […]

32 mins #215 Jul 23, 20

274 | Living as Christians in a Post Christian World

On this episode of Mercy Talk, we’re excited to continue our discussion on missional hospitality and explore the claim that at times, it can feel […]

30 mins #214 Jul 16, 20

273 | Love of the Stranger…A Closer look at Missional Hospitality

This month on Mercy Talk, we are excited to talk about missional hospitality and what it means to reach those around us for Christ. In […]

41 mins #213 Jul 09, 20

272 | Seeking Help Before You Hit Rock Bottom

Why taking a break before, during, or after college (or any other season of life) can help you thrive rather than just survive! Making the […]

34 mins #212 Jul 02, 20

271 | Finding Purpose in the Problem: a Conversation with Melanie Wise

It’s hard to believe that we’ve entered into summer and that the year is half over! As we move forward this year with Mercy Talk, […]

34 mins #211 Jun 25, 20

270 | Processing with Jesus

In the midst of a broken world, the sorrow, grief, and pain we experience can at times, feel overwhelming. As we revisit the topic of […]

61 mins #210 Jun 18, 20

269 | Come to the table: A Discussion on Racial Injustice with Pastors Jerome and Lisa Lewis of Seeds of Greatness Bible Church

If you’ve been following us here on Mercy Talk, then you know we’ve been taking the last few weeks to intentionally pray, listen, and reflect […]

85 mins #209 Jun 11, 20

268 | Listening and Learning…A Discussion Panel on Racial Injustice by Seeds of Greatness Bible Church

Last week on Mercy Talk, we took some time to intentionally pause and pray – pray for healing, pray for compassion, pray for understanding, and pray for […]

3 mins #208 Jun 04, 20

267 | The Show Must Be Paused

Choosing to pause. We pray that you will join us.

26 mins #207 May 28, 20

266 | Ways Growing in your EQ Can affect your Mental Health

On this last episode for Mental Health Awareness month, we’re so excited to jump into a conversation around the connection between our mental health and […]

28 mins #206 May 21, 20

265 | Childhood Wounds, Forgiveness and the Way we Respond in Crisis

May is “Mental Health Awareness Month” so we’re taking this month to have a conversation around a topic that we care very deeply about here […]

35 mins #205 May 14, 20

264 | Misunderstandings and Stigmas Surrounding Mental Health

It’s no secret that there are many stigmas today surrounding mental health. These can often keep us from being honest with one another (or even […]

36 mins #204 May 07, 20

263 | The Vital Role our Spiritual Lives Play in Mental Health

Often, it is thought you must hold to one or two sides of the argument in the mental health camp. Some of you might not […]

31 mins #203 Apr 30, 20

262 | Gladness in a Worldwide Pandemic

In the midst of a crisis, the probability of gladness feels almost laughable. Death, sickness, loss of jobs and even social distancing are all very […]

25 mins #202 Apr 23, 20

261 | Processing Anger

Anger is a feeling that most of us associate with unpleasant experiences (who can blame us!). Whether recalling fights with family, friends or maybe just […]

43 mins #201 Apr 16, 20

259 | Loneliness and Quarantine

As we continue to navigate a world that feels so different from even a month ago, it should come as no surprise that emotions are […]

26 mins #200 Apr 09, 20

258 | Processing Fear and Sadness

More than ever before, many of us can relate to feelings of fear and sadness on a global level. While those who trust in Jesus […]

43 mins #199 Apr 02, 20

257 | Peace in the Midst of Anxiety

We are recording from our homes and again; we’ve never been more grateful for technology! So, as we face a new week together, we wanted […]

32 mins #198 Mar 26, 20

255 | Our Call in the Midst of Covid-19

It’s no secret that our world is hurting and facing unknown territory in the wake of COVID-19. With so many questions and hurdles to climb, […]

21 mins #254 Mar 19, 20

254 | Navigating Hard Seasons through Renewing the Mind

Renewing our minds to the truth of God’s Word changes everything. In Keys to Freedom we present tools to find hope and healing in Christ. We are taking a little break from our current series in light of the recent world events. The fear, uncertainty, and chaos that coronavirus has brought our world is not bigger than our God.  In response to the crisis, we wanted to re-post this episode from awhile back to help through these uncertain times.

26 mins #196 Mar 12, 20

253 | Technology and the Online Space: Bullying, Trolling and Safeguarding your Heart and Mind

It’s no secret that we are living in the most technologically advanced time in history. More than ever before, we have access to devices that […]

34 mins #195 Mar 05, 20

252 | Technology and the Online Space: Community, Confrontation and Connecting with Others Online

It’s no secret that we are living in the most technologically advanced age in history. More than ever before, we have access to devices that […]

21 mins #194 Feb 27, 20

251 | Envy, Comparison, and the Power of Generosity

Envy, pride, comparison and greed. At times, it can feel like a struggle to be honest about what’s really going on inside our hearts as […]

20 mins #193 Feb 24, 20

250 | National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

This week on MercyTalk, we’re dropping a special episode for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. As we discuss the definition of what an eating disorder […]