GraceStory Podcast

Kent Stetler joins the show this week. Join the conversation as we talk about his dad, legacy, mental health, and much more. Reach out through our FREE, confidential Counselor Referral form here: https://www.gracestoryministries.com/... Do you have a question you would like for us to help find an answer for? Have feedback? Want to hear more on a certain topic? Have a suggestion for a guest? We are...

Dr. David Jones joins the GraceStory Podcast to introduce the B-Well Model.  Before his career change to a counselor educator, Dr. Jones worked as an epidemiologist for over a decade. Through these experiences he is able to build a bridge between professional counseling and public health, all through a Christian Worldview. Dr. Jones’ walks us through the integration of the B-Well Model into curren...

Author Shari Rickenbach shares from her heart about her journey of restoration from the destruction left by childhood sexual abuse. Join the conversation as Shari bravely takes us on a "healing journey of overcoming the shame, rage, guilt, fear, and pain" left by perpetrators. Shari is an advocate for children who are trafficked and is a certified Unhackable Coach, speaker, and trainer. Shari's ne...

Like many other teens in her age group, Denae suffered silently from the effects of an eating disorder. Whether the contributing factors are cultural beauty ideals, family genetics, or trauma, each individuals story is unique. Denae shares her unique story on GraceStory Podcast and dives deep into what anorexia looks and feels like while also sharing her journey of restoration. Once silenced by sa...

GraceStory Community favorite Kathy Sprinkle joins the podcast to share on the topic of Gaslighting. Gaslighting is manipulation and emotional abuse that creates an environment where an individual questions their own reality. This type of abuse can be disorienting and distressing to the victim. Kathy uses her professional expertise to help us to be able to identify gaslighting. She also presents s...

Sue Bowles joins the podcast to share her story of hurts that left her feeling beyond help. Sue describes a “nagging optimism” that kept her going, even when she wanted to give up and end her own life. Sue is the author of "This Much I Know...The Space Between," a book where she shares her pursuit of healing from childhood sexual abuse and other traumas resulting in an eating disorder, constantly...

GraceStory Ministry's own Ryan Watters, LPC joins the podcast to help address a hard, but incredibly important topic—sexual abuse. In this episode we give voice to the hidden pain of sexual abuse and speak about the emotions experienced after sexual abuse. We also talk about sexual abuse in the church, marriage, and much more. Along with answering several listener questions, Ryan shares his expert...

This is PART TWO of our conversation with Dr. Andrew Graham on the topic of Spiritual Trauma. Those that have experienced true spiritual abuse are left to pick up the pieces and carry the trauma that comes from these experiences. Dr. Graham is a professional counselor who practices from a Christian perspective and has helped many walk the healing journey. Today he joins GraceStory Podcast in the s...

Those that have experienced true spiritual abuse are left to pick up the pieces and carry the trauma that comes from these experiences. Dr. Graham is a professional counselor who practices from a Christian perspective and has helped many walk the healing journey. Today he joins GraceStory Podcast in the first of a two part episode to help us understand just what spiritual trauma is and how it affe...

Here at GraceStory Ministries, we are all bout getting resources and education out to those who are on the journey of restoration. So here is a bonus episode of a presentation from Mark Cravens at GraceStory Conference 2020 on the topic of Communion. Do you have a question you would like for us to help find an answer for? Have feedback? Want to hear more on a certain topic? Have a suggestion for a...

Our guest on this episode is the President and founder of GraceStory Ministries, Amber Jones. You never know exactly what siblings Amber and Nate, the GSP host, will be discussing. Join in on the conversation as they talk about the everything from the challenges that come with the vulnerabilities of authentic leadership to what it looks like when hope dies. Have feedback? Want to hear more on a ce...

You won't want to miss these highlights from GraceStory Conference 2021 as we travel back and listen to two power house presenters. Rosie Makinney and Sarah Fry hold nothing back and share hard truths that will have you understanding more about yourself, your relationships with those closest to you, and even your walk with Christ. Be sure to check out the GraceStory Youtube Channel for video conte...

Life is full of hurt, betrayal, and trauma. This is no less true for those who are involved in ministry. Our guest in this episode experienced these things and more in his vocational ministry position. Scott says that “often these hurts and betrayals can lead us deep into the cave of despair which results in ministry becoming misery.” Join in on the conversation as we gain insight through the stor...

Our guest on this episode is Krissie Garland who has a story to tell and resources to share. She is a widow and was married to an amazing man for 8 years—a man who is now with Jesus. Being a widow does not define who Krissie is, however. She has a heart to help hurting and broken people. What started as a calling as a licensed professional counselor, became a personal mission when my late husband...

Our guest on this episode is Byron Kehler to talk about why everyone's individual story affects how they work through the collective trauma of a global pandemic. He is the author and developer of Story-Informed Trauma Therapy (SITT), for recovery from early childhood trauma. Byron brings his extensive knowledge, understanding, sensitivity, compassion, practicality, and even humor to this episode o...

Our guest on this episode is Kent Darcie LPC. As the founder of Adult Children of Divorce Ministries and an adult with divorced parents, Kent understands the pain and challenges that come with being ad adult child of divorce. Kent is committed to breaking the cycle of divorce among adults with divorced parents. Since 2004, Kent has written and spoken extensively on the continuing impact of parenta...

Our guest on this episode is Dr. Seth Scott who joins us to help break down the complexities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Is it eastern medicine? Is it a therapy that is consistent with a Biblical worldview? How can I know if this is something that can help me live a better and more abundant life? Seth masterfully simplifies CBT and answers all of these questions and much more in an epis...

GraceStory Podcast is LIVE once again, this time from GraceStory Conference 2021. President and founder of GraceStory Ministries, Amber Jones is joined by everyone’s favorite counselor, Ryan Watters. Listen in as Amber and Ryan speak to a group of mental health professionals about GraceStory and the journey of restoration. Have feedback? Want to hear more on a certain topic? Have a suggestion for...

President and founder of GraceStory Ministries, Amber Jones is back on the show. She joins us as we record LIVE at YC21 along with Dr. Kari Anderson of myeatingdoctor.com to discuss eating disorders. Never has the food we eat and the shape of our bodies evoked such emotion resulting in the polarization of opinions. Food and body “talk” weirdly provides identity and community, but for many, somethi...

Our guest on this episode is the President and founder of GraceStory Ministries, Amber Jones. She just happens to also be the sister of GraceStory Podcast host, Nate Davison. Amber and Nate sat down at their grandfather's funeral and chatted about legacy, church trauma, EMDR, conference and what it means to live in grace-filled healing! Have feedback? Want to hear more on a certain topic? Have a s...

Our guest in this episode is Tom Sproles, a Licensed Funeral Director with over 25 years in the ministry of helping people navigate the end of life. Join in as Tom shares lessons on life from an undertaker. For more on Tom and the services he provides , head on over to sprolesfamilycares.com   Have feedback? Want to hear more on a certain topic? Have a suggestion for a guest? We are listening. You...

Our guest in this episode is Dorsey Ross and he has an incredible story to share about overcoming life's obstacles. Throughout his life, Dorsey has had to overcome a lot in his life.   From being born with a congenital disability to going through sixty-eight operations.  There have been times in his life where he has asked the question of why.  Why, if God is a loving and caring God, would God all...

Our service men and women sacrifice so much for our country and we hold them in high regard because of their selfless service. The families of those that serve sacrifice as well and hundreds of thousands of spouses are overcoming the obstacles of the battles at home when their spouse goes to war. In this episode, one military spouse, Missy Lum, shares with us what life is like for our military fam...

Arguments and conflict seem to be everywhere these days and unavoidable. Our guest today is Darrel Stetler and he is going to help us to understand how to argue like a Christian.  Darrell Stetler II lives in Oklahoma City with his wife, 1 daughter, and 6 sons. He started NewStart Discipleship resources to help small church pastors be more effective at keeping and discipling new believers. He has s...

Our guest for this episode is Joseph Reid. He has had a passion for loving and helping people from a very early age. He is the founder and Executive Director of Broken People, an international mental health peer support group. He is also very active as a peer support specialist and family advocate with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the nation’s largest grass roots mental health nonpr...