Therapy + Theology with Carley Marcouillier

Today’s episode is part 1 of a 3-part series on the story of our bodies. When we return to the story our bodies have carried over the years, we are invited into a journey of processing the past and reclaiming the goodness God intended for our bodies to bring to the world around us. Yet, for many, we forget the beautiful beginning our bodies tell. So, this is where I want to start. Returning to our beginning, the origin of our body is blessed and designed to reflect our Maker. We do this so that we can have a clear vision and reminder as we process the past in future episodes. This episode outlines three foundational truths that can help develop a grounded sense of embodiment and start rewriting the story of our bodies. Three truths of embodiment theology that help me rewrite the story of my body:1. Imago Dei 2. Temple of God 3. Spirit Indwelled Questions for Reflection: 1. What makes you unique from those around you?  2. What relationships in your life promote unity and reciprocity?  3. How does temple language feel to your body?  4. When you think about God’s presence being with you how does that feel? 5. Do you see the Spirit as empowering, comforting, or confusing?  6. How might you begin to attune to the spirit and resource more awareness of God’s presence in you?  Resources for Further Study: Reciprocating Self by Balswick and Balswick  Fearfully and Wonderfully Made by Dr. Paul Brand & Philip Yancy  “Imago Dei” PBS Definition  Scripture to Study This Week:Genesis 1:27-28; John 1; John 17; 1 Corinthians 3:23; 1 Peter 2; I John 4  ASK CARLEY!Do you have a question or topic you want to be discussed on a future Q+A episode? Carley would love to hear from you! Record your message here, and Carley just might answer it on the next episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/therapyandtheology FOLLOW T+T on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/therapyandtheologypodcast/FOLLOW CARLEY:Website: https://www.carleymarcouillier.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Welcome to a new season of Therapy and Theology, where we explore relevant topics related to faith, feelings, and spiritual formation. This season we are diving into exploring the term embodiment and its importance in our lives emotionally, relationally, and spiritually.  Today’s episode seeks to provide a definition for the exploration of Embodiment as the interactive perspective of personhood that seeks to reclaim the body as a central aspect of humanity. In this introduction to the season, we ask some initial questions: Why does it Matter?  What makes it difficult?  What are we to do?  My prayer for this season is that we would seek to attune to our bodies and remind our bodies that healthy attachments with others and God are built on authenticity and communication. I hope this episode invites you to join me on this journey of what it means to connect to our bodies and learn from it again.  Sources:  The Wisdom of Your Body - Hilary McBride  The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk Mind Sight - Daniel Seigel  Strong Like Water - Aundi Kolber  ASK CARLEY!Do you have a question or topic you want to be discussed on a future Q+A episode? Carley would love to hear from you! Record your message here, and Carley just might answer it on the next episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/therapyandtheology FOLLOW T+T on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/therapyandtheologypodcast/FOLLOW CARLEY:Website: https://www.carleymarcouillier.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you worn out? Burned out? Feeling exhausted or bone-weary? If so, Jesus invites you to come to him, and he will help you find life again. He will help you find the rest you need. Let us introduce you to another podcast on LifeAudio, So Much More: Creating Space for God, hosted by Jodie Niznik! So Much More helps you create space to be with God through his Word, prayer, and meaningful conversation. CONTINUE LISTENING TO SO MUCH MORE:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DjDagrSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3HcTTmD LifeAudio: https://www.lifeaudio.com/so-much-more-creating-space-for-god-lectio-divina-and-scripture-meditation  DISCOVER MORE EPISODES OF SO MUCH MORE: How to Transform Chaos to Calm: https://apple.co/45378Ri  Finding Peace Amidst Life’s Storms (Meditation on Luke 6:46-49): https://apple.co/3WGuSWM 3 Ways to Stay Standing in Life's Storms: https://apple.co/3JkoJfG   God’s Invitation to Rest (Meditation on Isaiah 30:15-16): https://apple.co/3JoeC9J   What Kind of Rest Do You Really Need?: https://apple.co/3XNSWbt   CONNECT WITH HOST JODIE NIZNIK: http://www.jodieniznik.com  Carley will be back soon with a brand new episode. Thanks for listening. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

LifeAudio podcaster Catherine Segars and her special guest, Peyton Garland, dive deep into the topics of OCD, anxiety, and depression to offer unique insights, education, and encouragement to weary parents. NOTE: This is an episode preview from Christian Parent, Crazy World, another podcast on the LifeAudio Podcast Network. Carley will be back with Therapy + Theology soon!   SUBSCRIBE TO CHRISTIAN PARENT, CRAZY WORLD: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DbS9bL  Spotify: https://sptfy.com/Okeu    DISCOVER MORE EPISODES OF CHRISTIAN PARENT, CRAZY WORLD: How To Teach the Next Generation To Pray: https://apple.co/3rqKMKY / https://sptfy.com/Okew  5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z: https://apple.co/3NOLuJf / https://sptfy.com/Okez  What Can We Learn from a Survivor of Teen Suicide? (with Emma Benoit): https://apple.co/3rspaOo / https://sptfy.com/OkeC  How to Discover Your Purpose in Life: https://apple.co/3OjBFEZ / https://sptfy.com/OkeE    ARTICLES REFERENCED: “To the Mama with a Mental Health Disorder” by Peyton Garland “A Few Not So Stereotypical Thoughts on OCD” by Peyton Garland “What I Wish People Knew about Mental Illness” by Catherine Segars “What I Wish People with Mental Illness Knew” by Catherine SegarsDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

In the final episode of the season and series on deconstructing distortions, we will take a look at 4 common Christian sayings and how they may be doing more harm than good. Often based on scriptural principles and well-meaning intentions, comments of encouragement or moral evaluations seem to create a feeling of invalidation and shame to those receiving them.  To help us navigate the delivery and maintain our intention, this episode seeks to re-establish gospel conversations with an understanding of grace, self-reflection, and empathy. We will deconstruct statements like: “Love the sinner, hate the sin” and God will work things for your good” by looking back to scripture and discussing the many simple ways we can better communicate the truth of God’s Word in love. Let’s move from simple cliches to gospel conversations.  Resources:  Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzero  Live No Lies by John Mark Commer  Letters to the Church by Francis Chan Unquestioned Answers  by  Dr Jeff Myers  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week, the podcast is all about Jesus and women. I am joined by my friend and fellow advocate for women’s rights and all things freedom, Lauren Mcquillan. Together we explore the many distortions and misconceptions surrounding women. From social roles to modesty rules, there are many messages that have negatively impacted the way women have come to perceive themselves, their bodies, and their position in the world. Questions like:  are Cultural Roles biblical?  Is Modesty really about my clothing? What does it mean to be a Christian woman? We combat the stereotypes and stigmas by going back to scripture and defining the biblical invitation to women (and men). Here are some of the points we will conclude with as a way to reconstruct a clearer view of women.   #1 Jesus is a supporter of women #2 Jesus preached equality of value & uniqueness of personhood  #3  God cares more about our hearts than our hemlines   Resources:  Freedom 4/24 https://www.freedom424.org @CQcollectivehttps://instagram.com/thecqcollective?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==   Jesus Through the Eyes of Women by Rebecca McLaughlin Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church The Emotionally Healthy Woman by Geri Scazzero  The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood: How God's Word Consistently Affirms Gender Equality The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you wake up anxious first thing in the morning? Does your mind race with thoughts of what you need to get done today and what you failed to do yesterday? If this is a pattern for you, we challenge you to break the morning cycle of worry with prayer! In this episode preview from Teach Us to Pray, host Christina Patterson shares what to pray in the morning for a worry-free day.   Discover More Episodes of Teach Us to Pray with Christina Patterson: 3 Signs God Is Trying to Get Your Attention: https://bit.ly/42MSUTf / https://spoti.fi/42uBdYS  How to Turn Your Worries into Prayers: https://apple.co/3I4FPgd / https://spoti.fi/3VTyWUO  How to Pray When You Sense God Moving You In a New Direction: https://apple.co/42tOrVJ / https://spoti.fi/3BoBwIJ  Why Prayer Is So Hard: https://apple.co/3pz8jZ9 / https://spoti.fi/3LUNSx9   Follow the Teach Us to Pray Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NBnXgt Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NXSghL Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In today’s episode, I am joined by my friend Beth Fox, who shares her experience of living as a disabled woman with a terminal, chronic illness. Beth’s story is one of tragedy and victory, grief and glory that continues to be shared in my community. Together we discuss the difficulties of being born blind and with several undiagnosed conditions. Beth shared the many distortions that arose in her journey such as: “Disability is a punishment for or outward manifestation of sin in a person’s life” and “If you pray hard enough or have enough faith God will give you physical healing”. She also discussed the assumption that “Everyone who is disabled wants physical healing in this lifetime.” We explore the ways God’s truth has deconstructed the lies that limited her spiritual vision, and outline the truths of scripture Beth has learned to cling to for grace, joy, and perspective. Beth shares the testimony of how God did not heal her and the importance of leaning into the brokenness we carry as an opportunity to be part of God’s redemptive story. Additionally, we discuss the importance of accessibility and simple ways the Church can support and serve those with disabilities and chronic illnesses. 3 Key Takeaways from Our Conversation on Disability, Chronic Illness and Faith: 1. Acknowledge and validate the emotions of those with disabilities and terminal illnesses. It's important to listen to their experiences and not dismiss their feelings. 2. Embrace the theology of suffering and understand that even in difficult circumstances, God has a plan and purpose for our lives. Trusting in Him can bring peace and comfort. 3. Practice church inclusion by being mindful and aware of the needs of those with disabilities and terminal illnesses. This can include physical accommodations and creating a welcoming environment. Resources:  A Place of Healing by Joni Erkison Tada  Suffer Strong by Katherinie Wolf, Jay Wolf, and Louie Giglio  Find out more about Beth's work: https://www.rehumanizeintl.org My Body is Not a Prayer Request by Amy Kenny Disability and the Gospel by Micheal Beates and Joni Erckison Tada.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this week’s episode, I am joined by my friend and author Suze Fair to dive into the lies we have come to love and live by, maybe without even knowing it. Suze and I discuss some of the most common lies we tend to believe about our worth, identity, and value. Drawing on her own story and experiences, Suze outlines several distortions and their impact on our sense of self. From working for our worth and striving for a sense of security, the challenges of finding our true selves often feels hopeless. Yet, together we process the powerful practices of reclaiming our identity as beloved children of God. We also discuss the necessity of hiding God’s word in our hearts and returning to the Word as our foundation for security and love.  Additionally, we discuss practice steps we have taken to begin to live in the freedom and rest that God has gifted us through Christ. In untangling the lies of our culture we can move from: striving to surrender, perfection to belovedness, confusion to confidence.  Reflection questions to begin your journey:  1. What is getting my attention? 2. What am I feeling?  3. God, what are you saying to me?  4. What do you want me to do with it?  Resources:  All the Lies of Loved Before by Suze Fair  https://www.suzefair.com Long Obedience in the Same Direction  Eugene Peterson  The Gift of Being Yourself By David Benner ASK CARLEY!Do you have a question or topic you want to be discussed on a future Q+A episode? Carley would love to hear from you! Record your message here, and Carley just might answer it on the next episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/therapyandtheology FOLLOW T+T on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/therapyandtheologypodcast/FOLLOW CARLEY:Website: https://www.carleymarcouillier.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week’s episode exposes the roots of legalism that contribute to the many distortions of truth we have come to believe. First, we explore the type of legalism that is found in works-based salvation. Three Roots of Legalism: First, this type of belief system constructs a preoccupation in the Christian life with obeying rules and regulations. It assumes that God’s love and acceptance are based not on his love for us but on our ability to maintain his rules. Secondly, we look at a deeper level of legalism that disconnects the law from the God who made the law. This variation is no longer seeking connection or relationship but often is focused on self-acceptance, following the letter of the law without the spirit of the law. In missing the heart of God for us, this root of legalism impacts the way we view ourselves and others. We discuss the shame and judgment that comes with following rules without a reason that is built upon a loving relationship. Finally, we expose the deepest and most common form of legalism, which adds to God’s word with man-made regulations and rules. We also define the distortions that come from this form of legalism such as living within a sacred and secular divide.  Word of encouragement for those deconstructing and seeking to reconstruct their faith:  1. Stay curious 2. Lean into your community 3. Be gentle with yourself  RESOURCES:John Mark Comer's Deconstruction: The Way of Jesus & The Ideologies of the World: https://bit.ly/41YtH8e Journey of the Soul by Kristi Gaultiere and Bill GaultiereEmotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzero 3 Types of Legalism by R.C Sproul Gentle and Lowly By Dane Orland  ASK CARLEY!Do you have a question or topic you want to be discussed on a future Q+A episode? Carley would love to hear from you! Record your message here, and Carley just might answer it on the next episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/therapyandtheology FOLLOW T+T on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/therapyandtheologypodcast/FOLLOW CARLEY:Website: https://www.carleymarcouillier.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.