Collective Conversations

Amy and Alisha walk us through a series of questions in a rapid fire format as we talk about counseling sessions, cost, confidentiality, and scheduling. https://www.pillarstherapy.com/our-clinicians/ms-alisha-hughes-bs/ https://nazarenecollective.church/counseling https://healthlincchc.org/services/behavioral-health/ https://www.familycounsel.org/counselors

In this episode Lisa Walters and Keith unpack the last episode of Keith's counseling session.  https://www.pillarstherapy.com/our-clinicians/ms-lisa-walters-ma-lmhc-ncc/ https://nazarenecollective.church/counseling

On this episode you get a rare glimpse into an actual counseling session. Listen in as Lisa Walter's walks Keith through their first counseling session. It's real. It's raw. It's hopefully giving you permission to schedule a counseling session yourself. 

In this episode Keith sits down with Lisa Walters from Pillars of Wellness to discuss how a counselor approaches a counseling session. 

Jordan Chitwood is a pastor, an author, husband, father, and ready to let you into his journey with mental health.  Join us for a captivating conversation where Jordan gives us a glimpse into his most recent book, "Will I Always Feel This Way?" and his personal journey of faith and mental health.  Follow these links for more information about Jordan and access to his personal site, churc...

John Thomas shares with us the value of counseling for both a marriage and family. This informative episode can be a great encourager to take a next step in either of those relationships for the better. 

In this episode we will address the realities of addiction and trauma. Stacey has a masters degree in pastoral counseling and serves as one of the counselors at the Hope Center in Valparaiso, Indiana.  You can find out more about Celebrate recovery and find a local meeting at the link below. https://www.celebraterecovery.com/what-we-offer/find-a-cr-meeting Here is a link to find more information o...

In this episode we hear from a group of counselors on how mental health and our faith can easily coexist. With an open conversation about their own journey of faith and why they became counselors, you will hear from the heart of John, Janet and Alisha. You can find out more information about some of our counselors at the Hope Center following the link below. http://nazarenecollective.church/counse...

On this episode we get a better understanding of both depression and anxiety. Not only defining it, but how to come along side  those who walk life with it. 

On this episode Rob Walsh helps us unpack why talking about our mental health and seeking help from a counselor can be a pivotal move in your life.  We also throw in there some thoughts on social media's impact on our mental well being.  

We kick off this series that will be talking about the importance of counseling for both our mental health and faith. Today, we hear from some staff and one our the hope center counselors who has counseling as a part of their life. 

This episode is informative and will probably make you laugh as we laugh together talking about Fam Jam as it celebrates its 20th year.  We will also preview an upcoming series connected to mental health and faith. 

On this episode Adam and Keith continue the conversation that started in our weekend sermon about Jesus reinstatement of Peter. Follow along in John 21 for this unique dialogue. 

Bible Recap is a powerful tool that many people are discovering at VNC.  In this episode hear why it is so valuable to your spiritual growth and how God is working through it at the Valparaiso campus in 2024.  

This week we continue our conversation with leaders of Celebrate Recovery as we dive deeper into their own stories.  We also help connect a few more dots on why Celebration Place is a great place not only for kids but for the whole family. 

On this episode we get a true inside glimpse into Celebrate Recovery taking place on the Valparaiso campus. If you have always wondered what CR is like, this is the podcast for you.  We also get a glimpse into the new ministry of Celebration Place, a kid centered recovery/precovery ministry just for them. 

On this podcast Shawn, Eric, and Kara Anne remind of us the vision and the heart of the collective's pursuit of the open door.  

This episode is our final conversation in a 3 part series about discipleship with Pastor Chris. 

Chris continues to expand our understanding of discipleship in this weeks collective conversation.

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we chat with Pastor Chris about a foundational aspect of our faith in discipleship. What is discipleship? How do I know if I am walking down that path?

Shawn, Kara Anne, Chris, Gene, Morgan, and Adam share aspects of the Christmas story that have impacted their own faith journey. 

Shawn, Kara Anne, Chris, Morgan, Gene and Adam share special memories that have left an impact in their lives on Christmas. 

This episode explores the Christmas adventure of Nick and Natalie Mills as they spend Christmas in South Korea adopting their son Henry. 

In this hilarious and helpful episode, some of our children's ministry team share stories of Christmas wins and failures as parenting and offer some great ideas on how to help your kids not miss the true meaning of Christmas.  Sit back, get ready to laugh and maybe take some notes. 

This episodes shares some of the highlights from this past month's weekend services and the thankful stories that remind us of God's goodness and faithfulness.