The Still Waters Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Still Waters Podcast, Teri and Rudy delve into the often conflated concepts of resolutions and goals, clarifying the distinctions between them. A resolution is characterized as a promise to oneself without a specific timeframe, while a goal has a defined outcome and timeframe, requiring a structured plan. The discussion explores the emotional and psychologic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Still Waters Podcast, the focus is on helping parents shift from making vague New Year's resolutions to setting intentional, specific goals regarding teaching their children about sexual risk avoidance. The discussion emphasizes the importance of ongoing conversations, building relationships, and equipping children and teens with the skills to navigate...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Still Waters Podcast, the team – Julie, Rufus, Abrielle, and Teri – gather to discuss their experiences from the year 2025 as counselors and coaches. They touch upon the fragmentation within families, sexual abuse, dysfunction, and identity crises among young people. The conversation delves into the necessity of continuous education, the impact of patient ca...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Still Waters Podcast, Teri and Abrielle discuss the growing issue of loneliness and social disconnection. They explore the emotional intricacies of loneliness, how it can affect both extroverts and introverts differently, and the contributing factors such as personality types and social media. They also examine the differences in how loneliness manifests in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Still Waters Podcast , host Teri White addresses a comment from a parent regarding the harmful effects of purity culture, particularly on girls, and introduces the 'Acknowledging Integrity Matters' (AIM) program. Exploring the roots and repercussions of purity culture, Teri discusses how AIM provides a healthier, research-based, and biblically grou...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating Holiday Stress and Family Dynamics  In this episode, Teri delves into the common experience of holiday stress and the family dynamics that often exacerbate it. She explores why the holiday season feels so intense, touches on classic family roles that resurface, and provides practical advice on managing triggers and setting boundaries. Teri shares strategies such as ment...

Send us Fan Mail In PART 2 of our podcast with Brett Hogland, we delve into a discussion on domestic abuse, highlighting that it encompasses more than just physical violence and includes emotional, sexual, economic, psychological, and technological abuse. The conversation addresses the misconceptions around the right of self-preservation, underlining the need for local churches to intervene in cas...

Send us Fan Mail Breaking the Silence of Domestic Abuse in the Church: Insights from Brett Hogland   In this episode of The Still Waters Podcast, Teri White and Julie Adams are joined by Brett Hogland, an evangelist and elder from the South Side Church of Christ in Blue Springs, Missouri. The discussion focuses on the often-overlooked issue of domestic abuse within faith communities. Brett shares...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Still Waters Podcast we continue our conversation with Sadie Soliday, a courageous survivor of domestic violence.  Tune in to hear how she overcame an unthinkable near-fatal situation and how she's breaking her silence to use her experience and her voice for good! Contact The Still Waters Team  www.stillwaterslife.com Email us at: Julie@stillwaterslife....

Send us Fan Mail Surviving the Unthinkable In this episode of the Still Waters Podcast, host Teri White welcomes Sadie Soliday, a courageous survivor of domestic violence. Sadie shares her harrowing journey from the early days of her relationship with her husband, through the escalating abuses she endured, to the drastic events leading up to and following a near-fatal assault. Speaking from her ba...

Send us Fan Mail In this follow-up to our previous episode, we dive deeper into OCD and scrupulosity.  Join Teri as she continues the conversation with Jady Copeland, expanding on what they started discussing in Part 1.  Contact The Still Waters Team  www.stillwaterslife.com Email us at: Julie@stillwaterslife.com Rufus@stillwaterslife.com Teri@stillwaterslife.com Abrielle@stillwaterslife.com Melis...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Still Waters Podcast, Teri interviews Jady Copeland, an evangelist at Lakeview Church of Christ in Columbus, Indiana. Jady shares his journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), specifically focusing on his subtype called scrupulosity, which involves obsessive concerns around moral and religious issues. He discusses the difficulties of managing OCD, th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Still Waters Podcast, hosts Teri White and Rufus Meriwether share their experiences and key takeaways from the American Association of Christian Counselors Conference. They discuss various workshops on substance abuse, addiction, psychotherapy, and the integration of faith in mental health counseling. Key topics include the evolving nature of substance abuse...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of the Stillwaters Podcast, Teri engages in a heartfelt conversation with Barb Winters, a former homeschooling mom who faced the challenge of dealing with her son's exposure to pornography. Barb and Teri discuss their homeschooling experiences, the discovery of Barb's son's struggle, and the steps she took to help him, including implementing filters...

Send us Fan Mail Just us today for part 2 of a discussion with Tracey Pike, executive director of Ascend, a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting sexual risk avoidance (SRA) education. In this part of our discussion we will have a conversation about the damaging effects of pornography and how it impacts  young people. www.weascend.org PART 1 00:00 Introduction to the Still Waters Podcast 00:16...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Still Waters Podcast, Teri welcomes Tracy Pike, executive director of Ascend, a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting sexual risk avoidance (SRA) education. Tracy shares her journey into the SRA field, starting from her unexpected encounter with a local nonprofit and leading to her significant role at Ascend. She explains their mission, which includes se...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Still Waters Podcast, Julie and Teri discuss the intricacies of codependency, a topic often misunderstood. They share personal stories and delve into the definition and dynamics of codependent relationships, highlighting the differences between healthy and codependent interactions. The conversation offers practical advice for those who may recognize these un...

Send us Fan Mail From Homeschooling Mom to Sexual Risk Avoidance Educator After more than 20 years of homeschooling her children and steering clear of the traditional education system, Teri returned to the classroom to teach sexual risk avoidance education. In this episode, Rudy and Teri switch roles—Rudy takes the lead with questions that he and others have about AIM and SRA Education, while Teri...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Still Waters Podcast, we introduce the newest team member, Abrielle Davis, who hails from Texas and brings extensive experience in both educational and clinical mental health work. Abrielle shares her background, motivation for entering the mental health field, and how she balances faith-based and practical counseling.  Abrielle also offers a core message of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Still Waters Podcast, the team explores insights gained from working with individuals experiencing deep pain and trauma. They discuss common misconceptions about counseling/coaching, the importance of non-judgmental listening, and practical tools for healing. The conversation also touches on issues of betrayal, trust, and the significance of self-care for co...

Send us Fan Mail Modesty: more than a dress code. Tune in to the latest Stillwaters Podcast for a deep dive into how modesty ties into our identity and self-worth.  Julie joins Teri  to discuss the way we perceive and practice modesty in today’s world. Modesty is more than just hemlines, it's  about our hearts.  #StillwatersPodcast #Modesty #Dresscode #Stillwaterslife Contact The Still Waters...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we tackle men's mental health head-on with the insightful Rufus Meriwether. Whether you're a man navigating life's hurdles or know someone who is, this episode is a must-listen.  Contact The Still Waters Team  www.stillwaterslife.com Email us at: Julie@stillwaterslife.com Rufus@stillwaterslife.com Teri@stillwaterslife.com Abrielle@stillwaterslife.com...

Send us Fan Mail Trauma! A overused buzzword in current times, but also something that is real and impacts many people. Listen in as Julie interviews Teri about Trauma Informed Care, what it is and why it's an important perspective in our modern day. Contact The Still Waters Team  www.stillwaterslife.com Email us at: Julie@stillwaterslife.com Rufus@stillwaterslife.com Teri@stillwaterslife.com...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Julie and Teri  discuss some myths and truths of mental health awareness. Contact The Still Waters Team  www.stillwaterslife.com Email us at: Julie@stillwaterslife.com Rufus@stillwaterslife.com Teri@stillwaterslife.com Abrielle@stillwaterslife.com Melissa@stillwaterslife.com Chris@stillwaterslife.com Let us help you find healing and wellness at The Still Waters.

Send us Fan Mail Join Teri and Rufus as they dive into a discussion surrounding the importance of recognizing and maintaining our mental health. Contact The Still Waters Team  www.stillwaterslife.com Email us at: Julie@stillwaterslife.com Rufus@stillwaterslife.com Teri@stillwaterslife.com Abrielle@stillwaterslife.com Melissa@stillwaterslife.com Chris@stillwaterslife.com Let us help you find healin...