Village Church Counselling

Join us as we engage with life from a Biblical and psychological perspective. The Village Church Counselling Podcast will build your understanding of relatable topics, as well as give practical help in these areas for your everyday life. Topics include: Relationships, depression, anxiety, grief, pornography, managing stress, pain and suffering, and more. Dr. Josh Kruse (Pastor of Counselling) along with Hilary Evans (Clinical Counsellor) will speak into these areas and respond to your feedback for questions and topics going forward.

20. Safe People 10/28/2020

20. Safe People Relationships with friends, family, and others are healthiest when both people are safe. We talk about the positive impact safe relationships can have, qualities of unsafe people, and qualities of safe people. Have any questions or feedback after listening? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about Village Church at thisisvillagechurch.com. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065602

19. Understanding Pursuers and Withdrawers 10/21/2020

19. Understanding Pursuers and Withdrawers In marriage there are typically two styles of communication--pursuing and withdrawing--and it is important to understand what each style experiences to better work with each other. We talk about the messages that pursuers and withdrawers tell themselves and ways to fold these into conversations as a couple that can help build understanding and connection. Have any questions or feedback after listening? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about Village Church at thisisvillagechurch.com. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065605

18. Parenting and Attachment 10/14/2020

18. Parenting and Attachment Attachment is about the bond we have in significant relationships and it impacts how we parent and what our kids need from us. We talk about the circle of security and the importance of being bigger, stronger, wiser, and kind so our children can thrive. Have any questions or feedback after listening? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about Village Church at thisisvillagechurch.com. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065608

17. Battling Negative Thinking 10/07/2020

17. Battling Negative Thinking Our thinking is connected to what we feel and our actions, so it is important to make sure our thinking is healthy. We talk about types of negative thinking, testing our thoughts, reflecting on how we are thinking, evaluating the impact of our thoughts, and coaching ourselves well. Have any questions or feedback after listening? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about Village Church at thisisvillagechurch.com. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065611

16. Working With Fear 09/30/2020

16. Working With Fear Fear shows up in a variety of ways and it is important to understand it and learn to work with it so it doesn't control us. We talk about fear in our brain, the purpose of fear, and practical questions to ask ourselves to manage fear. Have any questions or feedback after listening? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about Village Church at thisisvillagechurch.com. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065614

15. Getting Unstuck in Marriage Conflict 09/23/2020

15. Getting Unstuck in Marriage Conflict This episode builds on episode 5 (Relationship Patterns) in learning to find our way out of negative patterns. We talk about recognizing the pattern, taking ownership, seeking understanding, and helping meet needs. Have any questions or feedback after listening? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about Village Church at thisisvillagechurch.com. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065617

14. Habits and Your Brain 09/16/2020

14. Habits and Your Brain Habits are formed on a brain level and it is important to work with our brains to lean towards healthy habits and lean away from unhealthy habits. We talk about the reward system in our brain and practical steps in avoiding unhealthy habits. Have any questions or feedback after listening? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about Village Church at thisisvillagechurch.com. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065623

13. Reclaim Your True Identity 08/12/2020

13. Reclaim Your True Identity Our identity is core to who we are and how we go about life. In this episode, Dr. Josh Kruse (Pastor of Counselling) and Hilary Evans (Clinical Counsellor) talk about how identity is formed, ways of describing ourself, and seeking truth to reclaim our true identity. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065626

12. Dealing With a Child’s Tantrum 08/05/2020

12. Dealing With a Child’s Tantrum Kids get upset and it can be hard knowing how to best deal with them in the midst of it. In this episode, Dr. Josh Kruse (Pastor of Counselling) and Hilary Evans (Clinical Counsellor) talk about working with our emotions and theirs to help calm the situation and build tools for the future. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065632

11. How to Limit Unhealthy Conflict 07/29/2020

11. How to Limit Unhealthy Conflict Conflict can sharpen us, but not all conflict is healthy and necessary. In this episode, Dr. Josh Kruse (Pastor of Counselling) and Hilary Evans (Clinical Counsellor) talk about understanding our nervous system, approaching softly, and staying the course. Have any questions or feedback after listening? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about Village Church at . /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065635

10. Helping a Friend Going Through a Hard Time 07/15/2020

10. Helping a Friend Going Through a Hard Time Humans are relational and we need each other. When someone we care about is going through difficulties it is important to know how to help. In this episode, Dr. Josh Kruse (Pastor of Counselling) and Justin Waller (Associate of Counselling & Care) talk about what we can do, and 4 ways we can help them. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065638

9. Rebuilding Trust 07/08/2020

9. Rebuilding Trust Trust is foundational to healthy relationships, so when it is broken then it can be difficult to repair. In this episode, Dr. Josh Kruse (Pastor of Counselling) and Justin Waller talk about the differences between forgiveness and trust, as well as practical steps to rebuild trust. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065644

8. Emotional Health 07/01/2020

8. Emotional Health Emotional Health is our ability to accept and manage emotions through challenges and change. In this episode, Dr. Josh Kruse (Pastor of Counselling) and Justin Waller talk about what to tune into and how to care for our body, emotions, thoughts, relationship with Jesus, relationships and others. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065647

7. Boundaries with Others 06/24/2020

7. Boundaries with Others Boundaries help us have safe relationships with others. In this episode, Dr. Josh Kruse (Pastor of Counselling) and Justin Waller talk about what the boundaries are and how to practically Define, Declare, and Defend them with others. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065650

6. Finding Rest 06/17/2020

6. Finding Rest In this episode, Dr. Josh Kruse (Pastor of Counselling) and Justin Waller talk about relationship patterns. In intimate relationships, we can get into unhealthy patterns of communication when we feel disconnected. We talk about patterns to watch out for and how to keep them from taking over your relationship. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065653

5. Relationship Patterns 06/10/2020

5. Relationship Patterns In this episode, Dr. Josh Kruse (Pastor of Counselling) and Justin Waller talk about relationship patterns. In intimate relationships, we can get into unhealthy patterns of communication when we feel disconnected. We talk about patterns to watch out for and how to keep them from taking over your relationship. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065656

4. Why We Do What We Do 06/03/2020

4. Why We Do What We Do In this episode, Dr. Josh Kruse (Pastor of Counselling) and Justin Waller talk about why we do what we do, and why we should care. It is important to understand our psychology to have good emotional health. We talk about triggers, thoughts, emotions, our histories, and the value of being curious about what goes on inside. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065659

3. Managing Stress & Fighting Temptation 05/27/2020

3. Managing Stress & Fighting Temptation In this episode, Dr. Josh Kruse (Pastor of Counselling) and Justin Waller talk about managing stress and fighting temptation. When stress is high around relationships, finances, health, etc., it is important to understand and work with stress. We talk about how it is connected to greater temptation and how to practically fight it. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065662

2. Depression 05/12/2020

2. Depression In this episode, Dr. Josh Kruse (Pastor of Counselling) and Justin Waller speak into the topic of Depression. We all have times of less joy and many experience depression. We talk about what the experience of depression is like and provide some tips for dealing with it. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065665

1. Conflict 04/27/2020

1. Conflict Welcome to The Village Church Counselling Podcast, a podcast to build your understanding of relatable topics, as well as give practical help in these areas for your everyday life. /episode/index/show/4200473e-ef59-497d-a809-36c2ec61b770/id/22065668

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