Noel Hartough, LMHC

Therapist vs Lawyer vs God: Resolving Emotional Conflict With God

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What is it about the gray areas of life and spirituality that cause us to feel so much consternation and anxiety? Are we called to make our world as black and white as possible,or to understand and embrace the both/and in nearly every situation? Well, two life-long friends who happen to be professionals and people of faith, decided to take years of candid road trip conversations about life, psychology and God to the glorious world of podcasting. A therapist and lawyer tackle the not-so-clear issues that many are afraid to give voice to in a refreshingly candid and humorous way. You may have he...

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Noel Hartough, LMHC

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Episode 5- What Motivates us- Fear or Pursuing Your Dreams? 15.12.2025 42:09

In the last episode we talked about should vs want, and why the idea of wanting more for our lives sometimes feels taboo, especially in faith based circles. In today’s episode Scott and I expand on this idea by discussing what actually motivates people to change. Is it primarily avoiding what we don’t want or pursuing what we do want. Or, maybe there is a healthy balance of both Join us as we use...

Episode 4- Should vs- Want- Is it ok to want more? 15.12.2025 38:46

Is it ok to declare what you really want in life? Is it ungrateful or unGodly to want more from your life? If you are a person of faith, this simple question may bring with it shame and anxiety- but should it? In this episode, Noel and Scott begin unpacking the taboo nature of should vs want, especially in church circles. Enjoy!

Episode 3- Start With Your True Emotions (Be Honest This Time) 23.08.2025 42:47

In episodes 1 and 2 Scott and I discussed and debated the concept of reasonable emotional expectations when it comes to having a relationship with God. We concluded that it’s impossible for human beings not to bring their own personalities, trauma, and general life experiences into the relationship with God. Our person informs how we see God, and how we react to what He may be doing. We ultimately...

Episode 1, Part 2: Reasonable Expectations of God (Results vs Emotions) 27.07.2025 45:12

In this second part of the maiden episode, Scott and Noel continue the deep dive on whether or not God produces results in our life that we ask for; and how our trauma and emotions color how we see God in His dealings with us. Is Proverbs true- we put in X input and get Y result? Does God deal with every follwer the same?

Episode 1, Part 1- What Can We Expect (Emotionally) in a Relationship with God? 27.07.2025 42:04

In this two part maiden episode, things get spicy right out of the gate! Scott and Noel debate what can reasonaly be expected from a relationship with God. This episode focuses on the emotional aspects of being in relationship with God and "trusting" Him (or not) for "results" in life. Can God be trusted to help us in times of need, even when we screw up? If so, what activates Him to intervene in...