MercyTalk

We discuss Jesus’ role (and your role) in your freedom journey with a very special guest, Rob Harvie, who is part of the Senior Leadership team of Mercy UK. Rob shares from his passion and experience of seeing Mercy’s Keys to Freedom resource explode around the entire continent of Europe! Also, in this episode… Why simply “praying off” our issues or praying for deliverance is rarely complete The p...

Our culture commonly conveys the message that sleep is for the “weak” and is nothing but a necessary evil and threat to productivity. The truth is that sleep greatly affects your mental and emotional health! We are all spirit, soul, and body, and one aspect affects all of the others. So while sleep may not be a cure for your mental or emotional health struggles, it is an essential component of hol...

Both the Church and mental health professionals play important roles in serving the holistic health (spirit, soul, and body) of the people in our churches and communities. However, historically, the Church has either A. tried to help people struggling with significant mental/emotional health issues without ever consulting professionals or B. passed it off to professionals and absolved themselves o...

Grief is a strong reality for many people right now. If you aren’t walking through a season of grief, you likely know someone who is. Most people associate the word “grief” with the death of a loved one, but there are many things throughout our lives that we grieve. On this episode, Mercy Canada Program Director, Rachelle Ashbee, shares some of her own journey through grief and what she’s learned....

On this episode of MercyTalk (being shared during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week), we talk about disordered eating with one of our Mercy graduates and current staff member, Mary Ellen Alexander. Mary Ellen shares about her experience with disordered eating, including how she’s been able to overcome her struggle and is now able to help others. Whether disordered eating affects you personal...

On this episode of MercyTalk, we have a conversation about the goodness of God with the Founder & President of Mercy Multiplied, Nancy Alcorn. We talk about some of the various perspectives that exist about God’s character and how He operates and exercises His sovereignty in the world, specifically as it relates to pain and suffering. Nancy shares her personal perspective on who He is, how He...

On this episode of MercyTalk, we discuss what it looks like to navigate between virtual and relational lives in a way that’s healthy and life-giving with Dr. Brooke Keels. For a significant portion of the past two years, almost every aspect of our lives was moved to the online space. However, society has begun shifting back to more and more in-person gatherings. For some, it can be tempting to sta...

On this episode of MercyTalk, we are sharing a conversation that Melanie Wise had with Adam and Karissa King on their podcast, “Dear Young Married Couple.” It was a great conversation about how the biblical principles shared in Mercy’s Keys to Freedom study can transform and strengthen a marriage. Whether you’re currently married, want to one day be married, or know people who are married who you...

On this episode of MercyTalk, we finish our Advent series by discussing the themes of hope and joy with Dr. Brooke Keels. As we enter a new year, we want to posture our hearts in such a way that we maintain our mental, emotional, and spiritual health. No matter what 2021 may have held for you, we hope this show encourages you to move into this new year with a renewed sense of hope and joy in the L...

On this episode of MercyTalk, we continue our Advent series by discussing the theme of love with Dr. Brooke Keels. How we understand and walk in the love of God impacts every single aspect of our lives. And ultimately, the Father’s greatest expression of His love for us is the sending of Jesus. Also, in this episode… Practical ways for living in the love of the Father How to know you’re living in...

On this episode of MercyTalk, we begin our Advent series by discussing the theme of peace with Dr. Brooke Keels. During the holiday season, it can be easy to find yourself in a place of anxiety and worry. In this episode, we remind you that peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of God. If we want peace in our lives, God has to rule and reign in our lives. Also, in this episode… Th...

On this episode of MercyTalk, we discuss faith and the fulfillment of God’s promises with a very special guest, Arianna Walker, CEO of Mercy UK. Arianna shares her story of starting the Mercy program in the UK and discovering the power of partnering with God’s promises. Also, in this episode… God’s provision for His calling on our lives

On this episode of MercyTalk, we talk about mental health and the Church with Dr. Brooke Keels and a new guest to MercyTalk, Marshall Gallagher. Marshall is a local pastor and serves as Mercy’s Church Strategy Advisor. Why do conversations around mental health and psychology seem to be so tricky in the Church? Marshall helps us to understand how we got here and what we can do to normalize these co...

On this episode of MercyTalk, we dive deeper into the steps for finding the right counselor. Professional, licensed counseling combined with Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit are both vitally important on a healing journey. And in this episode, Melanie Wise will interview Dr. Brooke Keels and Kim Brown, the Director of Counseling in our Nashville residential home, to discuss how they integrat...

On this episode of MercyTalk, we discuss guilt, shame, and regret with the Executive Director of REBOOT Recovery, Evan Owens. Evan helps us understand the difference between guilt, shame, and regret, including how each can be used for both good and evil in our lives. Most importantly, Evan shares about how to move from the wounds of guilt, shame, and regret into a place of greater healing and whol...

On this episode of MercyTalk, we discuss how to navigate blended families with the Executive Director of Mercy Canada, Nicola Bartel. A blended family is a family where at least one parent has children that are not biologically or adoptive related to the other spouse. Either parent, or both, may have children from previous relationships or marriages. As someone who is part of a blended family hers...

On this special episode of Mercy Talk, we revisit a conversation with 2015 Mercy graduate Ashley as she shares her story of multiple suicide attempts and her journey to finding healing in Jesus. If you or someone you know is struggling to find a reason to live, then don’t miss this very important episode as we discuss the lies of the enemy and the truth and hope found only in Jesus Christ.

Welcome back to Mercy Talk! This week as we revisit a conversation between our Senior Director of Outreach, Melanie Wise, and Laura Ryder (one of our UK staff back in 2015). Laura shares her personal experience of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and the lessons she learned about journeying with the Lord and trusting His ways. They will also talk about the connection between physical challeng...

Hey everyone and welcome back to another episode of Mercy Talk! Today, we’re revisiting a conversation between Jen Otero and Melanie Wise as they walk through the how of overcoming rejection. They’ll also discuss the importance of identifying rejection at the root level and the branches that it can create as well as practical steps to forgiveness and renewing the mind. If you want to find out more...

Welcome back to another episode of Mercy Talk! In today’s discussion with Rachael Thomas and Dr. Brook Keels, we revisit a topic that has oftentimes been misunderstood in the church. This is a forum in which to ask ourselves, “How can we be motivated to better respond from a place of love?” (1 Peter 4:8). Join us today as we discuss the way the church has traditionally approached mental health, co...

Hey Mercy Talk friends! In today’s “Best of Mercy Talk” episode, our Senior Director of Outreach, Melanie Wise, and Jen Otero jump into a conversation all about preventing compassion fatigue. They’ll lay the foundation for what “safeguarding oneself” even means and dispel some of the myths that keep us from establishing healthy boundaries. Tune in!

Welcome back to another episode of Mercy Talk! On this episode of “The Best of Mercy Talk”, join hosts Jen Otero and Melanie Wise as they unpack HOW to overcome fear! They also discuss generational patterns, power in taking responsibility, and how our thoughts, words, and actions are big factors in overcoming what we’ve been running from. Don’t miss this incredibly practical episode!

This summer, we’re walking through some of our favorite Mercy Talk episodes and today, we’re sharing a conversation from Melanie Wise and Jen Otero as they discuss anger at God. They also remind us of the truth that God is not disappointed in our anger towards Him and how to face those emotions so we don’t stay there. Be encouraged today…don’t miss it!

Hey everyone and welcome to another Mercy Talk! Today we’re revisiting a conversation between Brooke Keels and Rachael Thomas as they discuss the importance of community when it comes to battling shame. They’ll also discuss living vulnerably with others, the practice of disregarding shame, and why modeling vulnerability within our communities matters! Don’t miss this incredibly encouraging episode...

Hey everyone and welcome to another Mercy Talk! Today we’re revisiting a conversation between Brooke Keels and Rachael Thomas as they discuss the importance of community when it comes to battling shame. They’ll also discuss living vulnerably with others, the practice of disregarding shame, and why modeling vulnerability within our communities matters! Don’t miss this incredibly encouraging episode...