The Soul Care Matters Podcast

Jeff & Ryan discuss a practical theology of emotions. How should we consider emotions in real life? Also, what do you do if you are more expressive emotions and constantly in relationship with those who aren't, or vice versa? Also, Jeff and Ryan talk about concerts, both great and weird!  Send us Fan Mail

Join the guys as they discuss a proper theology of emotions. How should a follower of Jesus respond to how they feel? Also in this episode hear how Ryan wound up singing a Whitney Houston song on stage in front of a crowd and why Jeff is known in some circles as Mr. Baldy Legs!  Send us Fan Mail

Join Ryan and guest co-host Marla Vroegop as they discuss body image issues with Natalie Myers. Natalie is a biblical counselor who meets with teen girls to help them find Jesus in the middle of their struggles. Natalie shares some of her own story with body image issues and how turning to the Lord for peace allowed her to break free. Send us Fan Mail

Join Jeff as he interviews Kelly Alexander, assistant director of soul care at College Park Church in Indianapolis, IN. Kelly shares her story including suffering she has experienced and how walking through that with Jesus has prepared and helped her care for others as a counselor.  Send us Fan Mail

Have you ever wondered why you do what you do? Jump into the conversation with Jeff and Ryan on today's episode and get their take.  Send us Fan Mail

Ryan welcomes his friend Zach Cochran, associate pastor at Sojourn Church J-Town to the show to share his own story about needing to focus on self-care during a season of languishing. Zach also gives really helpful and practical ideas to any listeners who also feel stuck between flourishing and depression.  Send us Fan Mail

This week take a deep dive into Ryan and Jeff's stories. Hear how spending time on a mission's trip brought Jeff to Jesus, listen as Ryan discusses the "dueling kingdoms" in his life and talks about what as almost his "one shining moment" as a high school soccer player. Available now wherever you get your podcasts.  Send us Fan Mail

Guest Co-Host Kevin Myers joins Ryan to share his own difficult story of grief and loss and to provide some helpful insights into ways in which you can care well for those who are grieving.  Send us Fan Mail

Its Mental Health awareness month and Jeff & Ryan tackle to tough topic of mental health and the church. What should the relationship between mental health and the church look like? How should a discerning follower of Jesus consider mental health? Also, the guys answer some of the questions that listeners submitted on this topic. Don't miss this important episode of the soul care matters...

Listen in as Jeff & Ryan discuss what it looks like to speak into someone else's lives. When should you, how should you, and why should you take the risk of speaking into someone else's life. Also, listen as Jeff & Ryan get personal and share stories about how helpful it's been for them when others have spoken into their lives.  Send us Fan Mail

On this episode of the Soul Care Matters Podcast the guys discuss the all-important topic of listening both in counseling but also in relationships in general! Let's face it, people, ourselves included, aren't great at listening and listening communicates value. We all need to grow in this area so listen in as Jeff & Ryan discuss some wants in which you develop better listening skill...

Megan & Karen, counseling group leaders at College Park Church join Ryan to discuss group counseling and the impact it has had in their lives and in the lives of others they have been in groups with! Hear why they call counseling groups "a risk you won't regret!"  Send us Fan Mail

In part 2 of our interview with Dr. Ed Welch from CCEF we discuss "helping relationships." Helping relationships is simply a descriptive name for walking along others through their seasons of sin and suffering.  Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Ed Welch, faculty member and counselor at CCEF joins the guys to discuss what we really mean by "the sufficiency of scripture" for counseling.  Also, fair warning, after this episode you may be craving pie!  Send us Fan Mail

Jeff & Ryan introduce themselves and discuss what to expect on the Soul Care Matters Podcast. The guys also invite listeners to join them for the annual THINK conference (virtual) at College Park Church. This year's conference theme is "A Conversation on Anxiety, Shame, and Depression. www.yourchurch.com/think21  Send us Fan Mail