The Soul Care Matters Podcast

We're back and we are pleased to bring you a limited series on "Loneliness in a Hyperconnected World." In this series we will explore the topic of loneliness, how technology has impacted our relationships, why it is so much harder to make friends as adults and ways in which we might consider how following Jesus transcends this issue.  In this series four of Luma Counseling's co...

We're back and we are pleased to bring you a limited series on "Loneliness in a Hyperconnected World." In this series we will explore the topic of loneliness, how technology has impacted our relationships, why it is so much harder to make friends as adults and ways in which we might consider how following Jesus transcends this issue.  In this series four of Luma Counseling's co...

We're back and we are pleased to bring you a limited series on "Loneliness in a Hyperconnected World." In this series we will explore the topic of loneliness, how technology has impacted our relationships, why it is so much harder to make friends as adults and ways in which we might consider how following Jesus transcends this issue.  In this series four of Luma Counseling's co...

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This is it, the final episode of season 5. We dropped episodes weekly this season so it seemed to go quickly didn't it? Let's take a quick walk down memory lane and review what we heard this season and take a look at what is coming next season.  We are taking a hiatus now as we produce the next season. We plan to be back this fall and to add a video component to what we present. We plan...

In the final episode of season 3 Jeff & Ryan tackled one of the hardest topics they have discussed yet. Forgiveness. Listen in as they talk about what forgiveness is, what it isn't and the common misconceptions regarding this tough issue.  Also, forgive us (pun intended) for only doing a brief flyover in this episode. We will revisit this in future episodes!  Follow us on instagram and jo...

Bonus Episode!  Oh boy, what a treat you listeners are in for today! Lisa Cuss, trauma therapist, Capable life coach, and all around amazing person joins Ryan today to talk about the phenomenon that is/was Inside Out 2. Now when this episode airs this conversation will have happened months ago. Unforeseen production delays have pushed it back far longer than anticipated but it is no less informati...

Bonus Episode! Riley Greenwood is a friend of Ryan's and serves as the Student Ministry coordinator at College Park Church. She specifically oversees discipleship and the student ministry leaders. Riley is also a trained lay counselor and spends a lot of time with students helping them walk through the challenges they face from day to day. Today Riley just takes a few minutes to help all of u...

This is episode 3 in our mini series entitled "Life-giving Leaders."  This one is on Ryan's top 5 list of favorite episodes of the podcast he has ever recorded. Ryan's dear friend and fellow leader Dan Kaskubar joins him today to talk about being a leader who leads with Love. That may sound cliche' but once you hear Dan discuss this, you will understand it is anything but...

This is episode 2 in our miniseries entitled "Life-Giving Leaders." Returning guest Jimmy Carnes joins Ryan on the podcast today to talk about what it is like to lead from the 2nd chair, or "lead up" in an organization. Leadership is hard in the best of circumstances, it can be even more challenging when you're leading in a space where you're not the final decision ma...

Today's episode kicks off another mini-series highlighting Luma's care for leaders through coaching and counseling. We are calling this series "Life-Giving Leaders." On episode one of this series Ryan gets the privilege of interviewing Sean Nemecek. Ryan became aware of Sean during a season of burnout in his own life. The book was transformative for him and how he approaches a...

This is the fourth episode of our new mini series entitled "Luma in the Real World." In this series we will explore some of the most common issues we're seeing with clients in the counseling office. We will interview some excellent guests on the show who have written extremely helpful books recently on these issues.  Ryan is flying solo again on today's episode. He takes a deep...

This is the third episode of our new mini series entitled "Luma in the Real World." In this series we will explore some of the most common issues we're seeing with clients in the counseling office. We will interview some excellent guests on the show who have written extremely helpful books recently on these issues.  Author and counselor Jonathan Holmes joins the podcast today to hel...

This is the second episode of our new mini series entitled "Luma in the Real World." In this series we will explore some of the most common issues we're seeing with clients in the counseling office. We will interview some excellent guests on the show who have written extremely helpful books recently on these issues.  In today's episode Mark Vroegop, Pastor and President of the...

This is the first episode of our new mini series entitled "Luma in the Real World." In this series we will explore some of the most common issues we're seeing with clients in the counseling office. We will interview some excellent guests on the show who have written extremely helpful books recently on these issues.  Steve Cuss is back on the podcast today helping us consider the ver...

Today is a solo episode. Join Ryan as he helps bring some context to the ways in which Luma helps clients grow and change. It may sound simple, but it couldn't be more complex! This might be one to take a few notes on and share with a friend!  Send us Fan Mail

She's back! Listener's favorite guest, Marla Vroegop who also just happens to be a counselor with Luma Counseling is back on the podcast today! Marls Barkley is back to help us navigate what it looks like to be clinically informed as christian counselors. This is where we kind of put all four distinctives together. Christ-Centered, Biblically-Based, Culturally Responsive and Clinically I...

It's episode 4 in our mini-series on "Who is Luma" and in today's episode you'll meet Bekah Capriglione, a current Luma counselor and just a joy to be around. Bekah brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the team as well as a nuanced understanding of what it looks like to counsel in a way that is Christ-Centered, Biblically Based, and Culturally Responsive.  Being respon...

In episode 3 of the mini series entitled "Who is Luma" current Luma counselor Wilson Phang joins us to discuss the second of Luma's core distinctives: Luma is Biblically-Based. Wilson has a wealth of experience as a counselor, pastor and simply as a follower of Jesus. He does a great job of helping us process what it looks like to counsel in a way that is both Christ-Centered and Bi...

Episode 2 of our mini series on "Why is Luma" brings back former podcast cohost Jeff Ballard, pastor of Soul Care at College Park Church, who also serves as a member of the board of directors for Luma Counseling. He helps us walk through the first of Luma's core distinctives: Luma Counseling is Christ-Centered. Join Ryan and Jeff as they discuss what it means to counsel in a way tha...

Welcome to season 5! As our podcast is now presented by Luma Counseling we felt it would be wise to help our listeners get a better idea of who Luma is and what Luma does. For this first mini-series join Ryan as he introduces you to the people behind the work at Luma Counseling. Meet some of the counselors, here how they practice and learn more about Luma!  In this episode Tyler Riffe, assistant p...

Just a quick update about season 5! After numerous production delays, Season 5 is coming at you February 2025 and will be released weekly! Stay tuned for more from the Soul Care Matters Podcast presented by Luma Counseling Send us Fan Mail

Hello listeners! The Soul Care Matters Podcast has packed everything up and is moving to a new home. But don't worry, you will still get new episodes every other week starting in January 2025. Join the guys this week as they talk about the history of the Soul Care Matters podcast, where it's moving to and why it's moving and...a discussion about the Golden Girls? Mentioned in the sh...

What an episode we have for you today! If you're one who likes quotable and tweetable nuggets of wisdom, this is your episode! Today the guys spend some time with friend and Pastor Zach Cochran to continue the discussion of holistic care for oneself. Today the conversation turns to emotional a health, and vital piece of the puzzle. Zach provides insight and information in the winsome manner t...

She's back! Listener's favorite guest, Marla Vroegop, is back with us on this episode to continue our series on self-stewardship. She is going to talk to us about embodiment and even walk us through an exercise she often uses in the counseling room to help others pay attention to what their God-given bodies are telling them.  Send us Fan Mail