Journey Connection

"Fear Dance,"   the four-step pattern of relational and emotional response originating from hurt. The steps are sequentially identified as "You Hurt," "You Want," "You Fear," and "You React," explaining how relational pain leads to various "wants," which, when threatened, result in specific fears. These fears, rooted primarily in the desi...

 “ Disappointment isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of a more honest journey .” Healing Through Disappointment • Practices: lament, journaling, community. • The importance of naming our disappointments. • How disappointment can be a catalyst for transformation.

There have been several request that I offer this podcast in my own voice rather than using the interview format that was used for Part-1 and Part-2. This is for those of you who wanted to hear it directly from me.

  "Falling to the Top  explores the process of emotional and relational healing , by addressing the "Big Feeling" events from one's "family of origin" by revisiting  events in sensory, "ground level" detail, which often involves painful emotions like shame or abandonment. Using the analogy of Jesus' journey from Good Friday to Easter Sunday , highlighti...

"Falling to the Top  explores the process of emotional and relational healing , by addressing the "Big Feeling" events from one's "family of origin" by revisiting  events in sensory, "ground level" detail, which often involves painful emotions like shame or abandonment. Using the analogy of Jesus' journey from Good Friday to Easter Sunday , highlighting...

Have you dreaded the conversation? Wondered what you should say? Well this episode is for you! This is "Part-1" of a two part conversation with a pastor of over 40 years experience and a passion for Journey Groups. You will learn the best steps to take with clarity and examples to follow. And then part-2, is a deep dive into a study of the various methods Jesus used to healed. This study...

Have you ever explored just how Jesus offered healing? Did He do more than heal the sick? Did He address the emotional wounds? This is "Part-2" of a two part conversation with a pastor of over 40 years experience and a passion for Journey Groups. Part-2, is a deep dive into a study of the various methods of healing used by Jesus. This study surprisingly underscores the methods employed i...

Are you familiar with that voice in your head that beats you up, with messages of contempt, blame, or even hatred?  Maybe in a similar way, you’ve actually used your words to make it clear to others how you feel about them, to push them away.  Perhaps you’ve even expressed such messages toward God to put distance between yourself and Him.  These are relational ruptures that separate us from the de...

Narcissism, Part-1 This episode of Journey Connection is the first of a very interesting two-part series. Part-1 is an interview  with Mike Putman about his personal journey “ away from narcissism .” Mike talks about what it took for him to recognize that he was a narcissist and how God used the Open Hearts Ministry material and his experiences in Journey Groups bring awareness, change, and freedo...

Narcissism, Part-2 This episode of Journey Connection is the second of a very interesting two-part series. Part-1 is an interview  with Mike Putman about his personal journey “ away from narcissism .” Mike talks about what it took for him to recognize that he was a narcissist and how God used the Open Hearts Ministry material and his experiences in Journey Groups bring awareness, change, and freed...

This episode of Journey Connection is the first of a fascinating two-part series interview held with a woman we will be calling “Anne” (to protect her identity), Anne lived immersed in the Muslim culture of the mid-east for over 25 years while serving as a missionary. She shares very eye-opening insights regarding the differences between the Western and Mid-Eastern cultures and how doing Journey G...

This episode of Journey Connection is the second part of a fascinating two-part series interview held with a woman we will be calling “Anne” (to protect her identity), Anne lived immersed in the Muslim culture of the mid-east for over 25 years while serving as a missionary. She shares very eye-opening insights regarding the differences between the Western and Mid-Eastern cultures and how doing Jou...

  II. Introduction to Spiritual Warfare Sandy Burdick's "Spiritual Warfare" teaching begins with a personal testimony of a two-year spiritual battle she experienced decades ago, an experience that began with invasive thoughts like "I hate Jesus." This personal struggle led her to Dr. Victor Matthew, a "pioneer" in spiritual warfare, who discipled her on "the...

  true listening stems from a "listening heart" characterized by curiosity, a non-judgmental approach, and holding vision for the other person's well-being. The episode outlines practical tactics for effective listening , such as asking open-ended questions, avoiding immediate advice, and reflecting what is heard, all aimed at keeping the conversational focus on the other individual...

This episode features an interview with Sandy Burdick, the founder of Open Hearts Ministry. Sandy shares the origins of the ministry , detailing its start as a women's small group for sexual abuse victims . She explains how the ministry expanded organically , driven by the needs they encountered, eventually including men and addressing broader forms of abuse beyond sexual abuse. Sandy reflect...

This episode features an interview with Pat Keller, the OHM ministry director. She recounts the origins and development of Open Hearts Ministry. Pat describes how her own experience of abuse led to attending a small group with Sandy Burdick and subsequently, with others, developing a 12-week curriculum for groups. The ministry, which started with 20 women, has since grown and spread internationall...

This episode presents a conversation and reflections on the topic of Woundedness by looking at its core, how it shows up, and why it is so hard for to see it in ourselves and the need for connection and community .

This episode discusses the significance of engaging with others' stories for deeper relationships, explaining that understanding someone's experiences is essential for genuine connection and support. It is emphasized that while there are teachable skills involved, qualities like humility, courage, and curiosity are fundamental to this process, which are fostered through a growing relatio...

How zoom was used to co-lead a local group and interviewing Erika about her journey with story work and OHM.