TheoTherapist Podcast

Join us and guest Rev. Dr. Wynnetta Wimberley (Director, Huldah Consulting) as we discuss ways to care for clergy and combat clergy depression.

Churches and faith communities are on the front lines of people-engagement. Many view faith communities as welcoming spaces for anyone seeking refuge and support. This podcast talks about ways that faith communities can become more intentional when responding to someone facing a mental health challenge. Topics include leading with love, promoting an inclusive mindset and developing compassionate responses for those in crisis.

Website: https://thetheotherapist.com

Join us with Rev. Millicent D. Parker, LPC for episode #7 “Emotionally Toxic Relationships " We discuss the intersection faith and relationships. We will discuss recognizing emotional abuse and toxicity in relationships. 

00:45 – Welcome

01:05 – Rev. Millicent D. Parker, LPC Background

02:40 – Relationship Series Overview

03:55 – Integrating Theology and Therapy

06:45 – Intersection of Therapy, Emotional Health, and Women

09:10 – Identifying Emotional Abuse and Warning Signs

15:45 – The Effect of Name Calling and Verbal Targeting

20:20 – Spirituality and Toxic Relationships

28:20 – Being a Good Steward of Yourself

30:30 – Self Love and Caring for Yourself

32:20 – Navigating Emotionally Toxic Family Events

Join us with Rev. Dr. Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith, LPC, CPCS for episode #5 “Why do I need to forgive?" We discuss the intersection faith and relationships. Our guiding question for this episode asks, " What difference does it make whether I forgive or not?”

Join us with Rev. Dr. Christina Jones Davis, LMFT for episode #5 “Why am I still in this relationship?" We discuss the intersection faith and relationships. Our guiding question for this episode asks, "How do you build and maintain a solid foundation?"

Join us with Denesha Chambers, LPC for episode #4 “Healing after the loss of a parent" We discuss grieving and its intersection with trauma. Our guiding question for this episode asks, "How do we move forward when we have lost someone so close to us?"

Join us with Rev. Dr. Myrna Thurmond-Malone, CPC, CAC, CAMS, CDP for episode #3 “I'm just not feeling the holidays this year." We discuss grieving and its intersection with trauma. Our guiding question for this episode asks, "How do we deal with grieving and the holiday blues?"

:40 – Welcome

1:50 – Rev. Dr. Thurmond-Malone Background

6:35 – Creating Safe and Sacred Space for Women

14:30 – Grief and Trauma

18:00 – How is God Present

21:50 – Navigating Complicate Trauma

23:20 – Giving Voice to the Grieving

30:45 – Wearing Masks

37:30 – Boundaries

Our guest is Dr. Faye Weems-Singleton, LMFT as we discuss clergy care and clergy mental health. Our guiding question for this episode asks, "Why do so many ministry leaders suffer in silence and how do they get help?”

1:10 - Guest Introduction

2:35 - Working with African American Clergy

4:25 - Dr. Weems-Singleton Clergy Research

12:45 - Topic Introduction

14:45 - Clergy Self-Violence

18:15 - Clergy Burnout

24:40 - Helping Clergy Accept the Need for Help

27:35 - Clergy and Workaholism

31:30 - 'No' is a Sacred Word, 'No' Sets Boundaries

33:55 - How can “The Church” Become Safer for Clergy Vulnerability?

36:15 - Clergy Sabbaticals

THIS IS OUR LAUNCH EPISODE. WE DISCUSS THE ORIGINS OF THIS PODCAST AND SPACES WHERE WE SEE THEOLOGY AND THERAPY INTERSECT.

This episode is for those who have a therapist or are considering therapy and interested in the ways to integrate spiritual resources.

:40 – Welcome

1:10 – How was this podcast developed

3:00 – Dr. Ca Trice Glenn’s background

5:45 – Key terms overview

6:10 – What is theology?

7:40 – Distinguishing ‘spiritual’ and ‘religious’

8:30 – What is psychotherapy?

9:30 – What is pastoral care and pastoral counseling?

12:30 – Some religious communities stigmatize therapy

13:15 – Spiritual connectedness

15:30 – Being a good steward of ‘self’

Welcome to The Theo Therapist podcast. Where theologically trained licensed therapists share health and healing conversations. Join our host is Dr. Ca Trice Glenn for conversations about real life issues from both theological and therapeutic perspectives. Each week we speak to a guiding question with real life applications, humor, and engaging guests from various intersection points to share meaningful dialogues.