The Soul Care Matters Podcast

Just kidding! You will probably listen to more, but this one is gold. Pastor Mark Schuitema joins us to discuss wise parenting through different ages and stages. We are sure this one will generate questions, so send them our way and we will bring Mark back for part two! DM us on our instagram. @collegeparksoulcare Send us Fan Mail

This is a "don't miss" lifestory. If you or anyone you know struggles with chronic pain, this is one for you. Come hear our friend Megan share about her experiences with that and what it looks like to "find her squad."  Send us Fan Mail

One of College Park Church's 2023 "Think Conference" speakers joins the show today to discuss his book "Following Jesus in a Digital Age" and to help share a philosophy of using technology with wisdom and to the glory of God. To purchase Jason's book click here .  Send us Fan Mail

We're back and better than ever! Join the guys as they give an overview of season 3 of the Soul Care Matters Podcast. This season is going to be better than ever, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Share this podcast with 3 friends this week and lets watch the audience grow! Send us Fan Mail

It's hard to believe, but this is the last episode of season two! Jeff and Ryan take a short walk down memory lane from season two and give a look ahead to what season three holds.  NOTE: At the time of this recording there was one additional episode that would have come out before this one. Due to unforeseen circumstances, that episode isn't available. So the guys refer to 15 episodes i...

Join the guys today as they discuss what is and what isn't a good definition of "safe people." This term and topic is tricky and it is very much a "buzz" word these days, so the guys provide some helpful definitions and ideas when considering how you select a "safe" person to talk to but also how yourself should function as a "safe" person for others. ...

Kevin Myers and Karesse Warren join Ryan and Marla today to discuss trends and methods of counseling with students and teens. This is an important podcast episode because recent stats have shown student counseling jumping over 600% in the past three years. Also, did you know there is such a thing as burrito volleyball? Well there is! Come find out about it on today's episode.  Send us Fan Mai...

Steven Lopez joins us again this week to further discuss the power and benefit of story work in counseling. Also, in this episode, learn what super heroes we identify with most, why does Ryan not believe that Batman qualifies as a super hero and Ryan also reveals breaking news that nobody else in the world has ever said before! (Sarcasm added)  Send us Fan Mail

On today's episode Ryan and Jeff are joined by Pastor Don Bartemus, pastor of compassion at College Park Church. Don has a unique perspective and experience as a pastor. He is on the front lines with grief and loss as the pastor of a large church who does the hospital and shut in visits as well as the primary pastor over funeral. Listen in as Don shares hard won wisdom on how caregivers can c...

On today's episode of Lifestories, Steve shares about his battles with church hurt, and cancer. Steve has an amazing story of God's grace while dealing with some of the hardest things imaginable. Check it out today for some encouragement and a greater appreciation for God's grace!  Send us Fan Mail

Join Ryan and special co-host Marla Vroegop as they discuss "story work" in counseling with Steven Lopez. Steven has done extensive training in story work and brings to light the benefits of utilizing story as we care for one another. This is the type of episode you might want to take notes during. There are many helpful exercises and quotes you will want to remember! Send us Fan Mail

On this episode Pastor and author, Mark Vroegop joins us to discuss the language of lament. Come here him discuss what lament has meant to him personally in moments of tragic loss as well as how it can unlock healthy emotional processing for believers in all walks of life. Mark also gives the inside scoop on his newest book the: "Dark Clouds Deep Mercy Devotional Journal." You can order...

On today's episode we welcome Dan Nishida. Today's episode is kind of a SCM/Lifestories hybrid. Dan shares his story of battling addiction and how God rescued him from that. We also discuss what it looks like to find help for a person struggling and how you could walk alongside a friend or loved one who is deal with addiction. Links from this episode: Re-Cover NewDay Send us Fan Mail

Come here a conversation from when Ryan reconnected with his good friend Tim from November 2021. Tim shares about how he battles anxiety in parenting.  Send us Fan Mail

On this week's episode special guest, Jill Wamsley, joins the guys as they discuss community, vulnerability, transparency and what all those terms mean. Listen as the team also shares about how others being vulnerable with them gave them the courage to do the same. Ryan gives an update on the 2022 reading goal and Jeff straight up preaches! Don't miss an all new episode of the Soul Care...

Jeff & Ryan discuss some guiding principles for how one can study God's Word with confidence that they're interpreting it correctly. Also, Jeff was singing on this podcast and it was hilarious.  Send us Fan Mail

Come listen to Jill's incredible story of how God met her at her worst moments with His absolute best!  Send us Fan Mail

Jeff and Ryan discuss ideas for a new year and a fresh start. Ryan shares some insights from his "day away" and the guys share what they have been up to during hiatus.  Send us Fan Mail

It's the Christmas episode! Join the guys to hear what their favorite Christmas songs, movies and memories are. Does Ryan secretly love Hallmark Christmas movies? How should I prepare for the holiday interactions with family? What do I do if I'm alone? How can I process grief over loss during the holiday season? Hear all this and more in the final episode of the season.  Note: Following...

Today LeEtta from Indianapolis joins us to share her lifestory. Listen as she talks about what it was like for her when she walked away from the church but God lovingly and consistently pursued her anyway.  Send us Fan Mail

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving with friends and family. On our episode today special guest, Daniel Teater, joins us to discuss Gospel Culture. What should relationships look with those who follow Jesus? How can our churches become more of a gospel-centered culture? Have your phone ready, there are a LOT of tweetable quotes in this one!  Send us Fan Mail

On this episode of Lifestories, a listener, Nathan, shares his story of feeling hopeless, lost in sin, alone and depressed. But God...He steps in and rescues, giving hope and encouragement. Feeling alone and hopeless is something we can all relate to on some level. It is our hope that you will hear Nathan's story and find hope to endure and turn to God. As mentioned in the episode, if you&apo...

A quick 90 second promo about an upcoming event at College Park Church in Indianapolis, IN! Help us get the word out to those in the area. We really want to pack the house for this one. Share this promo on social media with the hashtag #loveintolight  For more details and to register, go here: www.yourchurch.com/loveintolight  Send us Fan Mail

The Lifestories Series Premiere! In our first episode (which is longer than most episodes will be) hear Evan, from Indianapolis, share his story of God's rescuing him from a life consumed by self-worship. Also, hear how toothpaste was something God used to turn his life around; and should Evan be on Broadway right now? We can all relate to Evan in some way, listen in as he explains the differ...

Today's episode is....different. We have kids telling us about the Force, and how much they love it when Voldemort is defeated. Ryan totally nerds out and does a brief but helpful overview of the story structure of Lord of the Rings. Jeff shares that his favorite super hero is Batman. This episode kind of has it all. Oh yeah, and we talk about the importance of story as a way of relating to J...