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ReStory PodcastStoried Parenting: What Happens When Your Adult Children Confront You?In Part 4 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth give 3 "steps" to respond well when your adult children come to you with feelings and memories of your failure. Beth also shares an exciting adventure she is leading into the stories of women past.Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:Fierce & LovelyFierce & Lovely Mini-CoursesFierce & Lovely Turkey History TourRestoration ProjectBooks on Trauma:My Grandmother's HandsThe Body Keeps the ScoreThe Relational SoulThe Wounded HeartFind us at...2021-12-2220 min
ReStory™ PodcastStoried Parenting: What Happens When Your Adult Children Confront You?In Part 4 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth give 3 "steps" to respond well when your adult children come to you with feelings and memories of your failure. Beth also shares an exciting adventure she is leading into the stories of women past.Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:Fierce & LovelyFierce & Lovely Mini-CoursesFierce & Lovely Turkey History TourRestoration ProjectBooks on Trauma:My Grandmother's HandsThe Body Keeps the ScoreThe Relational SoulThe Wounded Heart2021-12-2220 minReStory PodcastStoried Parenting: How Does Your Sexuality Story Show Up?In Part 3 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the ways our own sexuality stories show up in parenting and ways to be prepared and intentional to do things differently.Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:Fierce & LovelyFierce & Lovely Mini-CoursesFierce & Lovely PodcastRestoration ProjectSex 101Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health and Trauma with Andrew BaumanFind us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-12-1516 minReStory™ PodcastStoried Parenting: How Does Your Sexuality Story Show Up?In Part 3 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the ways our own sexuality stories show up in parenting and ways to be prepared and intentional to do things differently.Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:Fierce & LovelyFierce & Lovely Mini-CoursesFierce & Lovely PodcastRestoration ProjectSex 101Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health and Trauma with Andrew Bauman2021-12-1516 minReStory PodcastStoried Parenting: A Whole New ParadigmIn Part 2 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about their paradigm of parenting that shifts everything from how we handle correction with 4-year olds to how we encourage 14-year olds. Our children are stories to be discovered. Our role as parents is to awaken in them the story they were meant to write.Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:Fierce & LovelyFierce & Lovely Mini-CoursesFierce & Lovely PodcastRestoration ProjectNo RegretsFind us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-12-0816 minReStory™ PodcastStoried Parenting: A Whole New ParadigmIn Part 2 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about their paradigm of parenting that shifts everything from how we handle correction with 4-year olds to how we encourage 14-year olds. Our children are stories to be discovered. Our role as parents is to awaken in them the story they were meant to write.Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:Fierce & LovelyFierce & Lovely Mini-CoursesFierce & Lovely PodcastRestoration ProjectNo Regrets2021-12-0816 minReStory PodcastStoried Parenting: Where are you in your Story Journey?In Part 1 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the 5 stages of a story journey that moms and dads find themselves in. How do you know which stage you're in and how do you advance to the final, desired stage? Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:Fierce & LovelyFierce & Lovely Mini-CoursesRestoration ProjectNo RegretsFind us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-12-0119 minReStory™ PodcastStoried Parenting: Where are you in your Story Journey?In Part 1 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the 5 stages of a story journey that moms and dads find themselves in. How do you know which stage you're in and how do you advance to the final, desired stage? Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:Fierce & LovelyFierce & Lovely Mini-CoursesRestoration ProjectNo Regrets2021-12-0119 minReStory PodcastWhat does Peace/Grounding Mean? The Psychology of the Aaronic Blessing Part 3In psychology, we call it grounding. In Numbers 6, God offers this concept as "peace or shalom". We all know the blessing from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." But do you know the psychology embedded in the blessing? Listen in as Chris and Beth unpack the genius template for neurobiology encoded in these verses. Part 3 of 4.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-11-0912 minReStory™ PodcastWhat does Peace/Grounding Mean? The Psychology of the Aaronic Blessing Part 3In psychology, we call it grounding. In Numbers 6, God offers this concept as "peace or shalom". We all know the blessing from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." But do you know the psychology embedded in the blessing? Listen in as Chris and Beth unpack the genius template for neurobiology encoded in these verses. Part 3 of 4.The ReStory™ Podcast is a product of ReStory™ Labs, powered by Restoration Counseling and a proud partner of the ReStory™ Universe.Find out more about Restoration Counseling HERE. And Upcoming Intensives HERE.Find out more about Mini-Co...2021-11-0912 minReStory PodcastHow are we meant to "keep" (aka bring containment to) one another? The Psychology of the Aaronic Blessing Part 2In psychology, we call it containment. In Numbers 6, God offers this necessary emotional regulation using the word, "kept". We all know the blessing from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." But do you know the psychology embedded in the blessing? Listen in as Chris and Beth unpack the genius template for neurobiology encoded in these verses. Part 2 of 4.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-11-0217 minReStory™ PodcastHow are we meant to "keep" (aka bring containment to) one another? The Psychology of the Aaronic Blessing Part 2In psychology, we call it containment. In Numbers 6, God offers this necessary emotional regulation using the word, "kept". We all know the blessing from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." But do you know the psychology embedded in the blessing? Listen in as Chris and Beth unpack the genius template for neurobiology encoded in these verses. Part 2 of 4.The ReStory™ Podcast is a product of ReStory™ Labs, powered by Restoration Counseling and a proud partner of the ReStory™ Universe.Find out more about Restoration Counseling HERE. And Upcoming Intensives HERE.Find out more ab...2021-11-0217 minReStory™ PodcastWhy is it important to "show our face?": The Psychology of the Aaronic Blessing Part 1We all know the blessing from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." But do you know the psychology embedded in the blessing? Listen in as Chris and Beth unpack the genius template for neurobiology encoded in these verses. The ReStory™ Podcast is a product of ReStory™ Labs, powered by Restoration Counseling and a proud partner of the ReStory™ Universe.Find out more about Restoration Counseling HERE. And Upcoming Intensives HERE.Find out more about Mini-Courses HERE.2021-10-2712 minReStory PodcastWhy is it important to "show our face?": The Psychology of the Aaronic Blessing Part 1We all know the blessing from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." But do you know the psychology embedded in the blessing? Listen in as Chris and Beth unpack the genius template for neurobiology encoded in these verses. Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-10-2712 minReStory™ PodcastDo You Have a Comfort Deficit?We were made to receive comfort, but most of us did not receive all that we needed. How do we know if this is us and what does that look like in our adult lives? How do we move forward in healthy ways if this is our story?The ReStory™ Podcast is a product of ReStory™ Labs powered by Restoration Counseling, a part of the ReStory™ Universe Network.Learn more about Chris and Beth here.2021-10-0613 minReStory PodcastYou Remember More Than You ThinkSometimes we're asked to tell stories of our childhood and we can't. We assume we don't have any memories, yet we sense that much of our present reality was shaped by things that happened to us. Why is that? Why do we FEEL something that makes no sense according to our "memory"? Chris and Beth Bruno discuss the difference between explicit and implicit memory and why our body remembers more than we're often cognizant of.Mentioned in the show:Dr. Daniel Siegel's MindsightDr. Bessel Van Der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score2021-09-2913 minReStory™ PodcastYou Remember More Than You ThinkSometimes we're asked to tell stories of our childhood and we can't. We assume we don't have any memories, yet we sense that much of our present reality was shaped by things that happened to us. Why is that? Why do we FEEL something that makes no sense according to our "memory"? Chris and Beth Bruno discuss the difference between explicit and implicit memory and why our body remembers more than we're often cognizant of.Mentioned in the show:Dr. Daniel Siegel's MindsightDr. Bessel Van Der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score2021-09-2913 minReStory™ PodcastHow to See Trauma: Death by Fire, Death by DroughtWe experience trauma as a fire or as a drought. The one is far more visible and its ripple effect far more noticeable. But the other is equally harmful. How do we identify those in our lives and what do we do to come alive again?The ReStory™ Podcast is a product of ReStory™ Labs powered by Restoration Counseling, a part of the ReStory™ Universe Network.Learn more about Chris and Beth here.2021-09-2212 minReStory™ PodcastWhat if I don't have a "Story"?"I had a great childhood. My parents are loving. I don't have a story." We hear this all the time. And it's utterly wrong. We all have stories and whether or not they could be classified as Big T or Little t traumas, we have all experienced shaping events. How can you tell what stories have shaped you?The ReStory™ Podcast is a product of ReStory™ Labs powered by Restoration Counseling, a part of the ReStory™ Universe Network.Learn more about Chris and Beth here.2021-09-1514 minReStory™ PodcastWhy Does Counseling Get Worse Before It Gets Better?This is a common experience: you come for relief from unwanted symptoms, but end up feeling worse for the first few sessions. Why? And what can you expect to start to happen once you start a journey with a ReStory™ practitioner? Mentioned in the podcast: Jason Uptown's Scarecrow.The ReStory™ Podcast is a product of ReStory™ Labs powered by Restoration Counseling, a part of the ReStory™ Universe Network.Learn more about Chris and Beth here.2021-09-0820 min
ReStory™ PodcastWhat if your memory is wrong? On "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" and the stories we tell ourselvesWhat if your memory is wrong? Have you been telling yourself lies or has your mind constructed a narrative it needed at the time? How do we make meaning of our experiences that differ from others who lived through the same ones? Join the Brunos in a conversation spurred by the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Bonus Episode 9.The ReStory™ Podcast is powered by ReStory™ Labs, a part of the ReStory™ Universe Network. Learn more about Chris and Beth here.2021-09-0116 minReStory™ PodcastReStory™ and Content vs. ContextIn Part 4 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno explain the difference between content and context and the role this plays in the ReStory™ approach.You can learn more about Restoration Counseling here.You can learn more about ReStory Labs, our digital laboratory, here.Our brother organization, Restoration Project, and sister organization, Fierce & Lovely, share our heart and ethos.2021-08-2516 minReStory PodcastReStory™ and Content vs. ContextIn Part 4 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno explain the difference between content and context and the role this plays in the ReStory™ approach.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-08-2516 minReStory™ PodcastReStory™ and the Role of KindnessIn Part 3 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the role of kindness as the greatest weapon against evil on earth.You can learn more about Restoration Counseling here.You can learn more about ReStory Labs, our digital laboratory, here.Our brother organization, Restoration Project, and sister organization, Fierce & Lovely, share our heart and ethos.2021-08-1811 minReStory PodcastReStory™ and the Role of KindnessIn Part 3 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the role of kindness as the greatest weapon against evil on earth.Our brother organization, Restoration Project, and sister organization, Fierce & Lovely, share our heart and ethos.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-08-1811 minReStory™ PodcastReStory™ and the Role of EvilIn Part 2 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the role of evil in the ReStory™ approach.You can learn more about Restoration Counseling here.You can learn more about ReStory Labs, our digital laboratory, here.Our brother organization, Restoration Project, and sister organization, Fierce & Lovely, share our heart and ethos.2021-08-1113 minReStory PodcastReStory™ and the Role of EvilIn Part 2 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the role of evil in the ReStory™ approach.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-08-1113 minReStory™ PodcastWhat is ReStory™?In Part 1 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno define ReStory™ and explain how it is different than most counseling modalities. You can learn more about Restoration Counseling here.You can learn more about ReStory Labs, our digital laboratory, here.Our brother organization, Restoration Project, and sister organization, Fierce & Lovely, share our heart and ethos.2021-08-0411 minReStory PodcastWhat is ReStory™?In Part 1 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno define ReStory™ and explain how it is different than most counseling modalities. Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-08-0411 minReStory™ PodcastMarriage in Ministry: Ministry MistressIn Part 4 of 4, Chris and Beth share openly about a season when building a ministry became a mistress, to them both. Learn what helped reorient them to the way and the reason why they started to say yes or no to opportunities. Learn more about Chris and Beth and Restoration Counseling.Learn more about Beth.Learn more about Chris.Ministry Resources from the Brunos:Roadmap to a Restorative SabbaticalRe|Wire: Moving from Sexual Addiction to True Godly ConnectionThrive Marriage LabMothering Tween/Teen GirlsBeing an Intentional Father2021-07-2810 minReStory PodcastMarriage in Ministry: Ministry MistressIn Part 4 of 4, Chris and Beth share openly about a season when building a ministry became a mistress, to them both. Learn what helped reorient them to the way and the reason why they started to say yes or no to opportunities. Ministry Resources from the Brunos:Roadmap to a Restorative SabbaticalRe|Wire: Moving from Sexual Addiction to True Godly ConnectionThrive Marriage LabMothering Tween/Teen GirlsBeing an Intentional FatherFind us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-07-2810 minReStory™ PodcastMarriage in Ministry: Fishbowl LifeIn Part 3 of 4, the Brunos share about the "Fishbowl Life". When your finances come from donations, often your time and money are scrutinized. But what if sanity is worth money? And how can you make those choices while cultivating a discipline of living a private life in a documented world?Learn more about Chris and Beth and Restoration Counseling.Learn more about Beth.Learn more about Chris.Ministry Resources from the Brunos:Roadmap to a Restorative SabbaticalRe|Wire: Moving from Sexual Addiction to True Godly ConnectionThrive Marriage LabMothering Tween/Teen...2021-07-2112 minReStory™ PodcastMarriage in Ministry: Foodchain FriendsIn Part 2 of 4, the Brunos share about "Foodchain Friends". When everyone in your life is either above, below, or working alongside of you, how do you have safe friendships? Who do you go to when some of your struggle is with your ministry friends and co-workers? Learn more about Chris and Beth and Restoration Counseling.Learn more about Beth.Learn more about Chris.Ministry Resources from the Brunos:Roadmap to a Restorative SabbaticalRe|Wire: Moving from Sexual Addiction to True Godly ConnectionThrive Marriage LabMothering Tween/Teen GirlsBeing an Intentional Father2021-07-1411 minReStory™ PodcastMarriage in Ministry: Pillow TalkIn Part 1 of 4, the Brunos share about "Pillow Talk." How do you stop the bleed of work and ministry into every crevice of your marriage? With personal stories and insight, they'll encourage you to craft your own STOP phrase to create a spacious life.Learn more about Chris and Beth and Restoration Counseling.Learn more about Beth.Learn more about Chris.Ministry Resources from the Brunos:Roadmap to a Restorative SabbaticalRe|Wire: Moving from Sexual Addiction to True Godly ConnectionThrive Marriage LabMothering Tween/Teen GirlsBeing an Intentional Father2021-07-0710 minReStory PodcastWith CJ: For those who need Jesus to save them from GodBook mentioned: The Suffering of GodA few books in Chris' current stack: Richard Rohr's Immortal Diamond, Larry Crabb's Fully Alive, and Justin Baldoni's Man EnoughA few books in Beth's current stack: Hillary McBride's Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image, Bettany Hughes' Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities, and James Scott Bell's Plot and StructureWe're committed to helping people come alive and leading conversations at the intersection of theology and psychology.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-06-1624 minReStory™ PodcastWith CJ: For those who need Jesus to save them from GodTo learn more about CJ, go here.Book mentioned: The Suffering of GodA few books in Chris' current stack: Richard Rohr's Immortal Diamond, Larry Crabb's Fully Alive, and Justin Baldoni's Man EnoughA few books in Beth's current stack: Hillary McBride's Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image, Bettany Hughes' Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities, and James Scott Bell's Plot and StructureThe Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling. We're committed to helping people come alive and leading conversations at the intersection of...2021-06-1624 minReStory™ PodcastQ&A with Ministry Leaders: Brunos and the Fight to PlayWe've been in a series with pastors and ministry leaders asking questions to walk with others well and noticed a theme: weariness! In this episode, Chris and Beth talk about how they fight to play and how being tenacious to hold onto hope that God has restoration for us all is vital.Need some rest or on your way to a Sabbatical? Check out our Sabbatical Course.Learn more about ReStory Labs or Restoration Counseling.Subscribe to Thrive Marriage Podcast.2021-03-1717 minReStory PodcastQ&A with Ministry Leaders: Brunos and the Fight to PlayWe've been in a series with pastors and ministry leaders asking questions to walk with others well and noticed a theme: weariness! In this episode, Chris and Beth talk about how they fight to play and how being tenacious to hold onto hope that God has restoration for us all is vital.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-03-1717 minReStory™ PodcastQ&A with a pastor: How do we leave darkness at the door?Charlie Sandberg is a pastor at Faith Church in Fort Collins, Colorado and asks "How do I leave the darkness of the stories I hear at the door and not bring them home, carry them with me, and let them linger in my mind?" After 10 years of navigating this very thing, Chris and Beth weigh in with their experiences.The Walking With Podcast is a product of ReStory™ Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling.2021-02-2421 minReStory PodcastQ&A with a pastor: How do we leave darkness at the door?Charlie Sandberg is a pastor at Faith Church in Fort Collins, Colorado and asks "How do I leave the darkness of the stories I hear at the door and not bring them home, carry them with me, and let them linger in my mind?" After 10 years of navigating this very thing, Chris and Beth weigh in with their experiences.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-02-2421 minReStory™ PodcastQ&A with a Pastor: How do we care without carrying?Aaron Stern is the pastor of Mill City Church in Fort Collins, Colorado and asks the question, "How do I care for people and their various (sometimes opposing) opinions without carrying how they feel?" Join the conversation on how to navigate your own story in the midst of disappointing others as Chris and Beth share about 3 key letters that change it all.Walking With is a product of ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling.2021-02-0325 minReStory PodcastQ&A with a Pastor: How do we care without carrying?Aaron Stern is the pastor of Mill City Church in Fort Collins, Colorado and asks the question, "How do I care for people and their various (sometimes opposing) opinions without carrying how they feel?" Join the conversation on how to navigate your own story in the midst of disappointing others as Chris and Beth share about 3 key letters that change it all.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2021-02-0325 min
ReStory PodcastAdvent Series: PeaceJoin Chris and Beth in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 themes of Advent. Walk with them into the pain and suffering of this season, devoid of easy answers and pithy sayings, but full of raw and honest story. Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-12-2304 min
ReStory™ PodcastAdvent Series: PeaceJoin Chris and Beth in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 themes of Advent. Walk with them into the pain and suffering of this season, devoid of easy answers and pithy sayings, but full of raw and honest story. 2020-12-2304 min
ReStory PodcastAdvent Series: JoyJoin Chris and Beth in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 themes of Advent. Walk with them into the struggle of disruption and anticipation this season.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-12-1603 min
ReStory™ PodcastAdvent Series: JoyJoin Chris and Beth in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 themes of Advent. Walk with them into the struggle of disruption and anticipation this season.2020-12-1603 min
ReStory PodcastAdvent Series: FaithJoin Chris and Beth this month in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 themes of Advent. Walk with them through the disruption and anticipation of this season. Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-12-0904 min
ReStory™ PodcastAdvent Series: FaithJoin Chris and Beth this month in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 themes of Advent. Walk with them through the disruption and anticipation of this season. 2020-12-0904 min
ReStory PodcastAdvent Series: HopeJoin Chris and Beth this month in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 seasons of Advent. Full of doubt, discontent, and disruption, walk with them into the struggle to hope and anticipate this year. Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-12-0205 min
ReStory™ PodcastAdvent Series: HopeJoin Chris and Beth this month in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 seasons of Advent. Full of doubt, discontent, and disruption, walk with them into the struggle to hope and anticipate this year. 2020-12-0205 min
ReStory PodcastPsych Terms Made Easy: Spiritual BypassingAs we wrap up this month's series on psychology terms explained, Chris and Beth are joined by therapist Kevala Kenna to discuss "Spiritual Bypassing." You may have heard something similar called Toxic Positivity. This is the spiritualized version. The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-11-2521 min
ReStory™ PodcastPsych Terms Made Easy: Spiritual BypassingAs we wrap up this month's series on psychology terms explained, Chris and Beth are joined by therapist Kevala Kenna to discuss "Spiritual Bypassing." You may have heard something similar called Toxic Positivity. This is the spiritualized version. The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling.Learn more about ReStory Labs.Learn more about Restoration Counseling.Learn more about Kevala Kenna.2020-11-2521 min
ReStory PodcastPsych Terms Made Easy: Delusional DisorderThis month we're in a series on commonly heard, but not understood psychology terms. Therapist Lynsey Crevier joins Chris and Beth Bruno to talk about Delusional Disorder, a rare, but deeply misunderstood disorder on the Schizophrenia Spectrum. The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling. Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-11-1820 min
ReStory™ PodcastPsych Terms Made Easy: Delusional DisorderThis month we're in a series on commonly heard, but not understood psychology terms. Therapist Lynsey Crevier joins Chris and Beth Bruno to talk about Delusional Disorder, a rare, but deeply misunderstood disorder on the Schizophrenia Spectrum. The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling. Learn more about ReStory Labs.Learn more about Restoration Counseling.Learn more about Lynsey Crevier.2020-11-1820 min
ReStory PodcastPsych Terms Made Easy: EmbodimentIn this series, Chris and Beth Bruno are joined by Restoration mental health therapist, Sam Alvis to discuss how embodiment brings us back to ourselves. When we learn to listen to what our bodies are trying to tell us, transformation and healing are possible. The Walking With Podcast is a product of ReStory Labs, powered by Restoration Counseling. Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-11-1119 min
ReStory™ PodcastPsych Terms Made Easy: EmbodimentIn this series, Chris and Beth Bruno are joined by Restoration mental health therapist, Sam Alvis to discuss how embodiment brings us back to ourselves. When we learn to listen to what our bodies are trying to tell us, transformation and healing are possible. The Walking With Podcast is a product of ReStory Labs, powered by Restoration Counseling. Learn more about ReStory Labs.Learn more about Restoration Counseling.Learn more about Sam Alvis.2020-11-1119 min
ReStory PodcastFaith: Why Forgiveness Might be the RootIn their series on Faith, Chris and Beth Bruno are joined by Restoration Story Coach, Jason Stoub to explore his perspective on the power of forgiveness as the root of all change. The Walking With Podcast is a product of ReStory Labs, powered by Restoration Counseling. Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-09-3026 min
ReStory™ PodcastFaith: Why Forgiveness Might be the RootIn their series on Faith, Chris and Beth Bruno are joined by Restoration Story Coach, Jason Stoub to explore his perspective on the power of forgiveness as the root of all change. The Walking With Podcast is a product of ReStory Labs, powered by Restoration Counseling. Learn more about ReStory Labs.Learn more about Restoration Counseling.Learn more about Jason Stoub.2020-09-3026 min
ReStory PodcastFaith: Integral LivingChris and Beth chat with Spiritual Counselor, Jeremy Williamson, about the importance of faith leaders living an integral life, mess and all. Jeremy has served in missions, as a church planter, and a humanitarian aid worker. We are thrilled he is offering counseling to ministry leaders through Restoration Counseling.The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-09-2323 min
ReStory™ PodcastFaith: Integral LivingChris and Beth chat with Spiritual Counselor, Jeremy Williamson, about the importance of faith leaders living an integral life, mess and all. Jeremy has served in missions, as a church planter, and a humanitarian aid worker. We are thrilled he is offering counseling to ministry leaders through Restoration Counseling.The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling.Learn more about Jeremy.Learn more about Restoration Counseling.Learn more about ReStory Labs.Listen to our other podcast- Thrive Marriage Podcast.2020-09-2323 min
ReStory™ PodcastFaith: Deconstruction and ExvangelicalsIn this series on Faith, Chris and Beth Bruno are joined by Restoration Life Coach, Nicole Clifton to talk about her perspectives on faith deconstruction and exvangelicals. The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling.Learn more about ReStory Labs.Learn more about Restoration Counseling.Learn more about Nicole Clifton. 2020-09-1623 min
ReStory PodcastFaith: Deconstruction and ExvangelicalsIn this series on Faith, Chris and Beth Bruno are joined by Restoration Life Coach, Nicole Clifton to talk about her perspectives on faith deconstruction and exvangelicals. The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-09-1623 min
ReStory™ PodcastFaith: Stages of FaithWelcome back to Season Two of the Walking With Podcast, where each week Chris and Beth Bruno chat with a team member from Restoration Counseling about issues at the intersection of theology and psychology.This month, they are in a series on faith and on today's episode, Spiritual Counselor, Lisa Russell explains the Stages of Faith and the places we often remain caged.The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling.Learn more about ReStory Labs.Learn more about Restoration Counseling.Learn...2020-09-0923 min
ReStory PodcastFaith: Stages of FaithWelcome back to Season Two of the Walking With Podcast, where each week Chris and Beth Bruno chat with a team member from Restoration Counseling about issues at the intersection of theology and psychology.This month, they are in a series on faith, and on today's episode, Spiritual Counselor, Lisa Russell explains the Stages of Faith and the places we often remain caged.The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-09-0923 minReStory™ PodcastRe|Wire: How Sexual Addiction is Not About Sex - Part 3 of 3In this last part of a 3-part series, Chris and Beth talk about different categories of people you're walking with around the issue of p*rn. Are you a parent? In kids' ministry? How about a ministry leader looking through applications for new staff with a p*rn problem? Or a pastor choosing a better way to lead? Regardless of the role you play, p*rn is something you've faced. On today's episode, the Brunos share some helpful ways to walk with those in various ages/stages. As an onramp to counseling, Chris has male clients take t...2020-07-0121 minReStory PodcastRe|Wire: How Sexual Addiction is Not About Sex - Part 3 of 3In this last part of a 3-part series, Chris and Beth talk about different categories of people you're walking with around the issue of p*rn. Are you a parent? In kids' ministry? How about a ministry leader looking through applications for new staff with a p*rn problem? Or a pastor choosing a better way to lead? Regardless of the role you play, p*rn is something you've faced. On today's episode, the Brunos share some helpful ways to walk with those in various ages/stages. As an onramp to counseling, Chris has male clients t...2020-07-0121 minReStory™ PodcastRe|Wire: How Sexual Addiction is Not About Sex Part 2 of 3In this series, Chris and Beth are debunking common misconceptions around sexual addiction and p*rn use because it is one of the biggest things facing ministry leaders today. In today's episode, Chris talks about his unique approach to addressing this with his clients.As an onramp to counseling, Chris' male clients take the Re|Wire course. Entirely self-paced and online, Re|Wire is a great primer to finding freedom from sexual addiction. Learn more and access it yourself here.Wondering if you may have a problem yourself? Download the "5 Signs You Might Have a...2020-06-2415 minReStory PodcastRe|Wire: How Sexual Addiction is Not About Sex Part 2 of 3In this series, Chris and Beth are debunking common misconceptions around sexual addiction and p*rn use because it is one of the biggest things facing ministry leaders today. In today's episode, Chris talks about his unique approach to addressing this with his clients.As an onramp to counseling, Chris' male clients take the Re|Wire course. Entirely self-paced and online, Re|Wire is a great primer to finding freedom from sexual addiction. Learn more and access it yourself here.Wondering if you may have a problem yourself? Download the "5 Signs You Might...2020-06-2415 minReStory™ PodcastRe|Wire: How Sexual Addiction is Not About Sex - Part 1 of 3P*rn addiction is the number one reason men and women are disqualified for ministry leadership today. We get asked all the time, "How can I help someone who is struggling?" Those of you walking with others have tried programs, books, and therapy often without success. Accountability feels hollow. True freedom seems elusive. In this new series, Chris and Beth debunk many myths surrounding this issue to help you walk with others wisely and effectively.As an onramp to counseling, Chris has male clients go through the course, Re|Wire.You can access the same...2020-06-1720 minReStory PodcastRe|Wire: How Sexual Addiction is Not About Sex - Part 1 of 3P*rn addiction is the number one reason men and women are disqualified for ministry leadership today. We get asked all the time, "How can I help someone who is struggling?" Those of you walking with others have tried programs, books, and therapy often without success. Accountability feels hollow. True freedom seems elusive. In this new series, Chris and Beth debunk many myths surrounding this issue to help you walk with others wisely and effectively.As an onramp to counseling, Chris has male clients go through the course, Re|Wire.You can access...2020-06-1720 minReStory PodcastThe Disordered Life: Depression and AnxietyA recent study claims that 1/3 of Adult Americans report an increase in depression and/or anxiety as a result of COVID. Chris and Beth Bruno jump in there. Is this accurate? What is the difference between "situational" and "clinical" depression? For those of you walking with others experiencing a mood disorder, what should you know? Listen in!Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE. 2020-06-0321 minReStory™ PodcastThe Disordered Life: Depression and AnxietyA recent study claims that 1/3 of Adult Americans report an increase in depression and/or anxiety as a result of COVID. Chris and Beth Bruno jump in there. Is this accurate? What is the difference between "situational" and "clinical" depression? For those of you walking with others experiencing a mood disorder, what should you know? Listen in!Find out more at https://www.restorationcounselingnoco.com or https://www.restorylabs.com. 2020-06-0321 minReStory™ PodcastThe Disordered Life: BorderlineIn part 3 of the series, The Disordered Life, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about Borderline Personality Disorder. Debunking myths, explaining common signs, and encouraging those in ministry to handle things differently.Follow on Instagram @storyrestoredSeek counseling at www.restorationcounselingnoco.comNever miss a thing at www.restorylabs.com 2020-05-2716 minReStory PodcastThe Disordered Life: BorderlineIn part 3 of the series, The Disordered Life, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about Borderline Personality Disorder. Debunking myths, explaining common signs, and encouraging those in ministry to handle things differently.Follow on Instagram @storyrestoredFind us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE. 2020-05-2716 minReStory PodcastThe Disordered Life: NarcissismChris and Beth Bruno continue in their series diving into the most well-known personality disorder, Narcissism. What is it? Why are authors and pastors like Chuck DeGroat writing about it? Can it be "cured?" Listen in.Follow us on Instagram @storyrestored.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-05-2014 minReStory™ PodcastThe Disordered Life: NarcissismChris and Beth Bruno continue in their series diving into the most well-known personality disorder, Narcissism. What is it? Why are authors and pastors like Chuck DeGroat writing about it? Can it be "cured?" Listen in.Visit https://www.restorylabs.comor https://www.restorationcounselingnoco.com to learn more.Follow us on Instagram @storyrestored.2020-05-2014 minReStory PodcastThe Disordered Life: Mood vs. Personality DisordersChris and Beth Bruno dive into a new series this week. We've all heard the terms, tossed them around for fun, and speculated on who might actually be... but do we really know what various disorders are or mean? Listen in.Follow us on Instagram @storyrestored.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-05-1313 minReStory™ PodcastThe Disordered Life: Mood vs. Personality DisordersChris and Beth Bruno dive into a new series this week. We've all heard the terms, tossed them around for fun, and speculated on who might actually be... but do we really know what various disorders are or mean? Listen in.Visit https://www.restorylabs.com or https://www.restorationcounselingnoco.com to learn more. Follow us on Instagram @storyrestored.2020-05-1313 minReStory PodcastAmplified: KidsChris and Beth Bruno continue in the series Amplified/ Part 5 by addressing the amplification of space that kids are facing as we look to the next wave of loss with the approach of summer. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, they dive into things to be concerned about with kids and mental health in light of COVID-19. Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE. 2020-05-0617 minReStory™ PodcastAmplified: KidsChris and Beth Bruno continue in the series Amplified/ Part 5 by addressing the amplification of space that kids are facing as we look to the next wave of loss with the approach of summer. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, they dive into things to be concerned about with kids and mental health in light of COVID-19. To learn more visit https://www.restorylabs.com or https://www.restorationcounselingnoco.com. 2020-05-0617 minReStory PodcastAMPLIFIED: Addictions and IdolatryChris and Beth continue their series. In part 4 of Amplified, they dive into addictions. Why do we have them? What are two categories they fall into? Why has p*orn increased by 12% globally since the corona virus began? And how can YOU ask someone who struggles in a way that gets to the heart and not just the behavior? Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE. 2020-04-2916 minReStory™ PodcastAMPLIFIED: Addictions and IdolatryChris and Beth continue their series. In part 4 of Amplified, they dive into addictions. Why do we have them? What are two categories they fall into? Why has p*orn increased by 12% globally since the corona virus began? And how can YOU ask someone who struggles in a way that gets to the heart and not just the behavior? Don't miss a thing here: https://www.restorylabs.com 2020-04-2916 minReStory™ PodcastAmplified: Couples in COVIDChris and Tracy Johnson talk about marriage conflict, tension, and just friendship challenges being amplified in quarantine. What's the difference between Fantasy and Dreaming? What is a Corona Marriage? How can a desert valley become a place of hope?Stay tuned to the end to hear about an exciting thing we've been creating behind the scenes that launches in a couple of weeks! Beth shares a coupon code for listeners to use at the very end.2020-04-2244 minReStory PodcastAmplified: Couples in COVIDChris and Tracy Johnson talk about marriage conflict, tension, and just friendship challenges being amplified in quarantine. What's the difference between Fantasy and Dreaming? What is a Corona Marriage? How can a desert valley become a place of hope?Stay tuned to the end to hear about an exciting thing we've been creating behind the scenes that launches in a couple of weeks! Beth shares a coupon code for listeners to use at the very end.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-04-2244 minReStory™ PodcastAmplified: COVID-19 and Domestic ViolenceWhile everyone is quarantined at home, issues that were already present are more amplified. In part 2 of this series, Chris and Beth Bruno interview friend and fellow therapist, Sarah Kardelen about domestic violence. What does it look like right now for victims and how can we walk with them in awareness and preparedness?Mentioned in the Show:https://www.restorationcounselingnoco.com/blog-1/domestic-violence-covid2020-04-1524 minReStory PodcastAmplified: COVID-19 and Domestic ViolenceWhile everyone is quarantined at home, issues that were already present are more amplified. In part 2 of this series, Chris and Beth Bruno interview friend and fellow therapist, Sarah Kardelen about domestic violence. What does it look like right now for victims and how can we walk with them in awareness and preparedness?Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-04-1524 minReStory™ PodcastCentering and Calming Ourselves in COVIDBeth Bruno hosts Heather Stringer, therapist and ritual maker, to bring listeners a centering practice for their soul in the midst of strenuous times. As you walk with others, may you be grounded and present to your self and God.Follow Heather on Instagram @life_in_ritual 2020-04-0130 minReStory PodcastCentering and Calming Ourselves in COVIDBeth Bruno hosts Heather Stringer, therapist and ritual maker, to bring listeners a centering practice for their soul in the midst of strenuous times. As you walk with others, may you be grounded and present to your self and God.Follow Heather on Instagram @life_in_ritual Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-04-0130 minReStory PodcastWalking through COVID-19Ministry leaders, you've done the triage. You've moved your service online or canceled the trips and events. Now, is your heart catching up to the overdrive you've been in? You're holding so much. Chris and Beth offer a few thoughts on what's going on for some of your people and what to do when you don't have the words of your own...Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-03-2521 minReStory™ PodcastWalking through COVID-19Ministry leaders, you've done the triage. You've moved your service online or canceled the trips and events. Now, is your heart catching up to the overdrive you've been in? You're holding so much. Chris and Beth offer a few thoughts on what's going on for some of your people and what to do when you don't have the words of your own...2020-03-2521 minReStory PodcastSabbaticals: Behind the Scenes on our Mini-SabbaticalIn the last of their series on Sabbaticals, Chris and Beth pull back the curtain to tell you some things that went well and not so well on their own Sabbatical (with 3 teens) last year.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-03-1820 minReStory™ PodcastSabbaticals: Behind the Scenes on our Mini-SabbaticalIn the last of their series on Sabbaticals, Chris and Beth pull back the curtain to tell you some things that went well and not so well on their own Sabbatical (with 3 teens) last year.The Roadmap to a Restorative Sabbatical course is NOW OPEN at an Introductory Price. Head to here to learn more.2020-03-1820 min
ReStory PodcastSabbaticals: The Number One Thing You Must Do Before You Take A SabbaticalIn part two of their series on sabbaticals, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the number one thing you must do before you take a sabbatical. Whether you are taking one this summer, or years down the road, this one thing is crucial.Don't be unprepared for your sabbatical. The Roadmap to a Restorative Sabbatical will prepare you before, during, and after. Learn more at https://www.restorylabs.com/sabbaticalFind us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-03-1116 min
ReStory™ PodcastSabbaticals: The Number One Thing You Must Do Before You Take A SabbaticalIn part two of their series on sabbaticals, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the number one thing you must do before you take a sabbatical. Whether you are taking one this summer, or years down the road, this one thing is crucial.Don't be unprepared for your sabbatical. The Roadmap to a Restorative Sabbatical will prepare you before, during, and after. Learn more at https://www.restorylabs.com/sabbatical2020-03-1116 min
ReStory™ PodcastSabbaticals: Creating a Culture of CareIn their new series on sabbaticals, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the need to prepare your ministry environment to be ready for you to take an extended sabbatical. Many teams, churches, etc. do not yet have a culture of care that includes sabbaticals. Walking with others well requires you to be spiritually and emotionally healthy, the goal of a sabbatical. How do you prepare your people for this need?2020-03-0417 min
ReStory PodcastSabbaticals: Creating a Culture of CareIn their new series on sabbaticals, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the need to prepare your ministry environment to be ready for you to take an extended sabbatical. Many teams, churches, etc. do not yet have a culture of care that includes sabbaticals. Walking with others well requires you to be spiritually and emotionally healthy, the goal of a sabbatical. How do you prepare your people for this need?Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-03-0417 min
ReStory™ PodcastFAQ's: What do I do when I'm stretched too thin?We hear it (and feel it) all the time! What do I do when I'm stretched too thin? Am I burned out? Is it time to leave? Do I need a sabbatical or just a weekend away? How do I stay healthy for the long haul? Chris and Beth share 5 ways to practice self-care today as you begin to ask yourself what this overwhelm is really telling you.2020-02-2619 min
ReStory PodcastFAQ's: What do I do when I'm stretched too thin?We hear it (and feel it) all the time! What do I do when I'm stretched too thin? Am I burned out? Is it time to leave? Do I need a sabbatical or just a weekend away? How do I stay healthy for the long haul? Chris and Beth share 5 ways to practice self-care today as you begin to ask yourself what this overwhelm is really telling you.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-02-2619 min
ReStory™ PodcastWhy Story Matters Part 1 of 3Story may be trendy, but it's crucial. In Part 1 of 3, Chris and Beth talk about the foundation of ReStory Labs and Restoration Counseling, their Story Framework. To walk with others well, this is crucial to understand. Download your free Story Framework reference guide here. Learn more at https://www.restorylabs.com.2020-01-1517 min
ReStory PodcastWhy Story Matters Part 1 of 3Story may be trendy, but it's crucial. In Part 1 of 3, Chris and Beth talk about the foundation of ReStory Labs and Restoration Counseling, their Story Framework. To walk with others well, this is crucial to understand. Download your free Story Framework reference guide here. Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.2020-01-1517 min