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Restore The Glory PodcastHealing Within a Parish CommunityThis week, Jake and Bob share ideas on how to foster a healthy parish community. They not only reflect on the challenges of developing true community within a parish but also ponder how healthy parish life revolves around our personal healing and freedom. Through the use of multiple personal examples, Jake and Bob also explore the importance of the Sacraments, the role of forgiveness, and how love and fear bonds affect our relationships with God and those around us. Key Points: Building community in small groups and then coming together for Mass on S...2025-04-3058 minRestore The Glory PodcastIntergenerational HealingThis week, Jake and Bob discuss intergenerational healing, taking into account recent pastoral advice from Bishops around the world. Intergenerational healing involves understanding how wounds and sins from previous generations can affect individuals in the present. Jake and Bob not only reflect on the Bishops’ letters, which express concern regarding the practice of intergenerational healing, but also share personal experiences of miraculous healings that occurred after addressing generational issues in prayer. Key Points: The Church teaches that while individuals are not guilty for the sins of their ancestors, they can still be affected by the...2025-04-1658 minRestore The Glory PodcastForgiveness & TransformationThis week, Jake and Bob return to an important topic: the healing power of forgiveness. Both Jake and Bob have encountered forgiveness and mercy in their healing journeys and share personal stories about receiving forgiveness and forgiving others. They also discuss why forgiving and forgetting is not possible, how to know if you’ve truly forgiven someone, and how our memories are transformed through the process of forgiveness. Key Points: Forgiveness is essential for healing and spiritual growth Trust is often lost in areas where we have been wounded Fear often surrounds these areas wher...2025-03-1959 minRestore The Glory PodcastHow Change Occurs (Part 2)This week, Jake and Bob continue their conversation and focus on the primary mechanisms of our human nature when it comes to change. We are a composite of body, soul, and spirit, but many times we isolate change and healing to only one part of our nature. While this can lead to some change, when integrated on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level we can experience greater progress. Jake and Bob discuss incremental vs transformational change, how the Sacraments pour out grace into our lives, and share stories of experiencing change in their lives. Key P...2025-03-0557 minRestore The Glory PodcastHow Change Occurs (Part 1)This week, Jake and Bob explore the complex process of personal change, what change requires, and why change can seem out of reach. In today’s culture of near instant gratification, it’s easy to think change should and will come about quickly and without much effort. While God can and does work many miracles, the reality is, change takes time, effort, and a lot of grace. Jake and Bob have experienced this in their lives, understand the struggle, and share their GIVE framework as a guide to help you navigate the beautiful and yet painful waters of change. 2025-02-1959 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Four Reasons for ChristmasMerry Christmas! This week, Jake and Bob have a heartfelt conversation about loss and healing during the Christmas season. Bob shares about recently losing a family member and reflects on the healing power of being present with one another during times of grief. They also explore the significance of Jesus’ birth, the complexities of self-reflection in the context of healing, and transforming traditions into opportunities for deeper connection and presence. Key Points: Navigating grief during the holidays is challenging The gift of presence is a healing experience during loss Jesus' birth represents hope and heal...2024-12-2548 minRestore The Glory PodcastRedemptive Suffering (Part 2)This week, Jake and Bob continue their conversation on redemptive suffering. They reflect on the Song of the Suffering Servant from Isaiah 53 and how Jesus redeems suffering itself. Jake and Bob also discuss how Jesus experienced all seven deadly wounds, challenged each identity lie, and how this in turn helps us challenge our own identity lies so that we too can love through sorrow. Key Points: Communion with Jesus is healing Confronting our judgements about God leads towards healing Jesus experienced each of the seven deadly wounds yet because His identity was rooted i...2024-11-131h 10Restore The Glory PodcastRedemptive Suffering (Part 1)This week, Jake and Bob dive deep into the concept of redemptive suffering. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, processing a medical diagnosis, or struggling to love your neighbor, we all experience suffering in many forms throughout our lives. Jake and Bob discuss how these sufferings allow us to see clearly into our hearts and notice the compassionate ways God is working to unite us more closely to Him. They also explore the nature of suffering as an experience of evil, the healing power of suffering, and share personal stories of how suffering redeemed their...2024-10-3047 minRestore The Glory PodcastBack to the BasicsThis week, Jake and Bob go back to the basics of healing. They reflect on the idea that it is not what happens to us that harms our souls, but rather our response. Jake and Bob also discuss the problem of evil done to another, the challenges that come with accepting the reality of what happened, and the role of pain in the healing process. Key Points: There is a difference between blame and responsibility. It is important to hold abusers accountable while also recognizing our personal role in the healing process Our so...2024-09-1156 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Four Identities (Father/Mother) w/ Heather KhymThis week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to conclude their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of father/mother, discuss maturation versus healing, and explore how unresolved wounds in the other three identities surface in the identity of mother/father. They also discuss the unique yet complementary qualities of a good mother or father and how they represent different traits of God’s character. Whether you have biological or spiritual children, remember the key to experiencing the fullness of our role as mot...2024-07-031h 04Restore The Glory PodcastThe Four Identities (Bride/Bridgroom) w/ Heather KhymThis week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to continue with part three of their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of bride/bridegroom and delve into the interconnectedness of each identity and why healing is essential to living them out fully. They discuss self-giving vs. self-seeking love, the role of bride/bridegroom in every vocation, and how learning to love others well is an important aspect of our healing journeys. Key Points: The four identities of a pe...2024-06-1956 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Four Identities (Brother/Sister) w/ Heather KhymThis week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to continue with part two of their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of brother/sister and explore the sense of belonging, safety, and camaraderie that stems from these types of relationships. They also delve into the wounds a broken brother/sister relationship can cause, discuss the healing power of healthy affection, and how the saints can become our spiritual siblings. Key Points: Healthy brother and/or sister relationships pr...2024-06-051h 12Restore The Glory PodcastThe Four Identities (Son/Daughter) w/ Heather KhymThis week, Jake and Bob are joined by Heather Khym to begin a four part series on the four identities of a human: son/daughter, brother/sister, husband/wife, father/mother. In this episode, they focus on the identity of our sonship/daughtership, explore why this is the foundational identity, and unpack the core realities behind this identity from both a masculine and feminine perspective. They end the episode by sharing personal stories of healing and restoration within their identity as a beloved son/daughter. Key Points: Identity is bestowed by God and i...2024-05-221h 04Restore The Glory PodcastOur Call Beyond TherapyThis week, Jake and Bob discuss their journeys away from being therapists and the reasons behind their decisions. They reflect on their experiences, share how they outgrew their roles as therapists, and how they found other outlets to use their charisms and gifts. Jake and Bob also share the burdens they felt before and after making the change and how surrendering their work to the Holy Spirit has helped bear more fruit than ever before. Key Points: Therapy can be a demanding profession that requires selflessness and a high level of holiness. Outgrowing the ro...2024-04-2451 minRestore The Glory PodcastHealing Through Holy SitesThis week, Jake and Bob discuss their recent ministry experiences at Franciscan University, Assisi, and various JPII Healing Center events. They explore the transformative power of healing ministry, why they prefer ministering to groups instead of individuals, and the significance of holy sites. Jake and Bob also share insights into why we need so much healing in today’s culture. Key Points: Team ministry is powerful and allows for mutual submission and a greater impact. Holy sites have an accumulation of grace and can facilitate powerful encounters with God. Blessing spaces is im...2024-04-1047 minRestore The Glory PodcastParts Work (Part 1) w/ Gerry CreteThis week, Jake and Bob are joined by Gerry Crete, a marriage and family counselor to discuss his work on internal family systems, or parts work. Parts work is a therapeutic approach that involves exploring and understanding the different “parts” of our personality and how they can influence the decisions we make in life. Jake, Bob, and Gerry explore the transformative applications of parts work in therapy, distinguish the differences between desires and wounds, and discuss the role of love and compassion in the healing journey. For more information check out Gerry’s book Litanies of the Heart. 2024-02-281h 07Restore The Glory PodcastDivorce (Part 3) w/ Bob's MotherThis week, a special guest joins the podcast - Bob’s mother, Peggy. Bob has shared the story of his absent father and the healing that took place over years of prayer. Now, Peggy shares her testimony of tender love, hardship, and forgiveness. She opens up about the beautiful relationship she had with her husband, the pain experienced in the divorce, and her self-sacrifice as she raised her 7 children. Key Points The impact divorce has on childhood & those previously in the marriage. The process of forgiveness and the role it plays in daily lif...2024-02-1442 minRestore The Glory PodcastDivorce (Part 1) w/ Joey PontarelliThis week, Jake and Bob are joined by Joey Pontarelli, the founder and president of the ministry “Restored”. After finding a lack of help after his parents’ divorce, Joey decided to begin ministry with “Restored” to offer practical guidance and support for teens and young adults from broken families. Jake, Bob, and Joey discuss the wounds that come from divorce, their personal experiences, and practical advice on how to respond to this woundedness. Key Points If there isn’t any transformation in the wounds, then the sins we fall into, as a remedy, make sense. They don’t work, but the...2024-01-171h 09Restore The Glory PodcastHealing & ChristmasMerry Christmas from Jake & Bob! This week, they discuss the healing power of Jesus' infancy narrative. They recognize that this time of year can be difficult for many people and offer some solutions. Jake shares some of his triggers & wounds around the Christmas season so Bob leads him through a deep prayer and meditation. It’s a beautiful insight into the work that they both do. We hope you all have a very blessed Christmas. Key Points The healing power of the Christmas story & Jesus’ infancy narrative Dealing with difficult feelings and triggers durin...2023-12-201h 05Restore The Glory PodcastAdoption (Part 2)This may be the most special episode of the podcast yet! Jake & Bob are joined by Bob’s sister, her husband and his 48 year old nephew Brian that Bob just met for the first time this year! They gave up their son for adoption after a teenage pregnancy and the wounds were still there for everybody after over 40 years. Then, by nothing short of a miracle, the family was reconnected! It’s a beautiful story of grace, healing, reconciliation and God’s abundant love. Key Points Nick & Kathy the experience of giving up their son for ad...2023-11-081h 19Restore The Glory PodcastAdoption (Part 1)Jake & Bob kick off a new series on adoption. We have all been impacted by adoption, whether through family situations or spiritually since we are all adopted as sons and daughters of God. Jake & Bob tackle heart dynamics of adoption, separation anxiety & ruptures of primary relationships along with defining dissociation & attachment trauma. This series will have something for everyone! Key Points We have all been impacted by adoption, whether through family situations or spiritually. We are all adopted as sons and daughters of God. The heart dynamics of adoption, separation anxiety & ruptures of...2023-10-2542 minRestore The Glory PodcastWhat is Healing?We’re back! Jake & Bob return after a summer break tan & ready to dive deep into the topic of what healing really is. They also share insight into the problem of suffering, how to shift mindsets when it seems like healing isn’t coming & a consistent reminder that God is always up to something good. Key Points Healing is an essential part of the Church’s mission as our mission is Jesus’ mission & healing was an important part of His ministry. Healing is more than just physical. Suffering is an essential dimension...2023-09-1345 minRestore The Glory PodcastEmotions (Part 1) Movements of the HeartBob and Jake introduce a new series on emotions. Bob shares some personal exciting news to kick off the conversation & then he and Jake discuss what emotions are, where they come from & how we regulate them. Key Points What are emotions, where do they come from & how do we regulate them? Some exciting personal news for Bob! How to deal with your feelings maturely How emotions have caused the breakdown of many families Social Media battling for your attention & its impact on your emotions St...2023-05-2440 minRestore The Glory PodcastQuestions & AnswersJake and Bob answer questions submitted from the audience. They take time to diligently answer questions about spirituality & healing that Jake and Bob are able to answer based on experiences within their extensive careers in psychology. The questions range from what type of media we should be consuming, dealing with intrusive thoughts, working through vows & finding a spiritual director. Key Points How to discern whether or not you should watch movies with sinful actions in them. Art vs. Morality Dealing with intrusive thoughts. Should we focus on them or let them p...2023-05-1049 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Three Essential Relationships (Part 4: Others)This is the final installment in our series on "Healing Our Primary Relationships." Jake & Bob close this series by discussing how we can love others better. They open up about areas of struggle that can arise in relationships and the various avenues available for coming towards solutions with your spouse, friends & coworkers. Jake and Bob also pull important lessons from the teachings and lives of prominent Catholic role models like St. Mother Teresa and Pope St. John Paul II. Key Points Living out the greatest commandment We can better share the...2023-04-2659 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Three Essential Relationships (Part 3: Myself) Reflections & Comments on Episode 79Jake and Bob break open the conversation they had in the previous episode with Dr. Peter Malinoski and dive deeper into the key points from that episode. This leads to a discussion where Jake and Bob talk about their own struggles with feelings of rejection and how to process that. The guys also talk about forgiving and loving our past selves, dealing with anxiety & the dangers of self-reliance. Key Points Were there “parts” before the fall? A deeper discussion into how “parts” play a role in our personal lives. Inviting Jesus into toug...2023-04-121h 00Restore The Glory PodcastThe Three Essential Relationships (Part 1: God)Following up on their series about healing and deliverance, Jake & Bob move into a conversation about healing our primary relationships with God, ourselves and with others. This stems from a recent talk that Bob gave with the assistance of his new book “Do You Want to be Healed.” Bob shares his own story of healing and how some key stories in the Gospels aided in his journey. Key Points Theology and anthropology go hand in hand for healing Dealing with anger without shifting to timidity How to understand the balance between the...2023-03-1553 minRestore The Glory PodcastSpiritual Discernment & Deliverance (Part 1) with Fr. Timothy GallagherJake & Bob are joined by Fr. Timothy Gallagher for a discussion on how discernment and healing go hand in hand. Fr. Tim is the author of the incredible book “The Discernment of Spirits” that teaches us how to utilize St. Ignatius’ rules of discernment. He shares the process of discernment while Jake & Bob combine his knowledge with their expertise on healing. The process of healing and discerning God’s will for us work beautifully together. Key Points Discerning what is from the voice of the Holy Spirit and what is from the voice of the evil one. The...2023-01-041h 08Restore The Glory PodcastHope and Hopelessness (Part 1)The season of Advent is a time of hope and waiting: preparing for the birth of Christ and welcoming Him into our hearts in a new way. But a season focused on hope can often reveal the places in our hearts that are hopeless. Jake and Bob kick off a new series on how to move from hopelessness to hope. They discuss how a lack of hope can often stem from a lack of trust, patience and intimacy with the Lord. Listen as they share some helpful shifts in mindset to grow in the virtue of hope this Advent...2022-12-1449 minRestore The Glory PodcastHealing and the Holy Family with Sr. Miriam JamesThe seasons of Advent and Christmas can bring up difficult family dynamics in our hearts, as well as a deep desire for a more whole and holy family. In today’s episode, Jake and Dr. Bob welcome Sr. Miriam James Heidland onto the podcast to talk about her new Advent devotional, “Behold” which touches on these dynamics through relationship with the Holy Family. The Holy Family provides a healing lens for us to discover new depths and completeness in our understanding of motherhood, fatherhood, childhood and our own family life. Links to the Behold weekly videos can be found in the...2022-12-071h 09Restore The Glory PodcastForgiveness (Part 1)Forgiveness is not an easy topic. It’s intimately connected to our hurts and areas that need healing. But forgiveness is also misunderstood. Building off the previous series on right judgment, mercy and healing, Jake and Dr. Bob begin a two-part series on forgiveness, diving into the etymology of the word, addressing our misinterpretations, and challenging us to look at how Jesus models forgiveness. They look at how forgiveness is the perfect marriage between right judgment and mercy, and go deep into the Catechism to unpack the spiritual and human reality of this virtue. Be prepared to pause, rewind an...2022-11-0943 minRestore The Glory PodcastJudgement, Mercy & Healing (Part 2) - MercyWhen we understand and exercise right judgement then we can offer and receive mercy, which leads to healing. Jake and Bob break down the role of mercy with helpful analogies and discussion to draw a more complete picture of healing. They also take a look at what happens when we get judgement wrong. Key Quote: Without the presence of the merciful Father, we are delivered up to our faults, without any possible remedy. There would be no forgiveness of error or sin. No place for weakness, frailty, or failure, all of which are nonetheless a pa...2022-10-2641 minRestore The Glory PodcastJudgement, Mercy and Healing (Part 1) - Right JudgementIn response to the previous series on same-sex attraction, Jake and Bob begin a new series on Judgement, Mercy and Healing from a Catholic lens. The first topic on the table is Right Judgement as they address the tension between ‘we have to judge’ and ‘we can’t judge’. Key Quote: Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us - Matt 6:12 Key Points: Jake and Bob revisit some feedback from the series on same-sex attraction The umbrella of truth that underpins the entire podcast Catholic anthropology is the basis of goo...2022-10-1258 minRestore The Glory PodcastSame-Sex Attraction (Part 6) SummaryJake and Bob take time to debrief the series on Same Sex Attraction and address feedback from listeners. Key Quote: For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens. - Ephesians 6:12 Key Points: Jake and Bob address some listener feedback about the series The distinction between a pastoral approach and a philosophical or theological approach to the conversation Can heterosexual and homosexual sins be weighted the same? The denial of t...2022-09-2853 minRestore The Glory PodcastSame-Sex Attraction (Part 5) with Christopher DowlingIn this extended episode, Jake and Bob sit down with Christopher Dowling for a deeply nuanced conversation examining the the Catechism of the Catholic Church, ‘camps’ that exist around the Church’s teaching on homosexuality, and how we can love one another while fundamentally disagreeing on how to approach same-sex relationships. Christopher came out as gay in 2018 and is currently engaged to be married to another man. He and Bob know one another from their time in shared ministry, and for the first time revisit how the events of 2018 affected them individually. This is a powerful conversation that we hope i...2022-09-161h 50Restore The Glory PodcastSame-Sex Attraction (Part 4) with HildeJake and Bob sit down for an honest conversation with Hilde, a woman who would have once called herself a ‘gay Catholic.’ Hilde’s lifelong attraction to the truth made her feel intensely divided between the Catholic faith she was raised with and a lifestyle of same-sex relationships. Then, a spontaneous trip to Medjugorje changed everything. Now, Hilde defines herself more through her identity as a daughter of God than her sexual desires. Hilde’s unflinching retelling of her story is a beautiful example of how God always pursues us. Key Quote: Being Chr...2022-08-311h 02Restore The Glory PodcastSame-Sex Attraction (Part 3) with A.J. BenjaminThis episode, Jake and Bob sit down with AJ Benjamin, the author of “When the Son Frees You.” They discuss his journey of healing that led to his writing a book. AJ discusses his childhood wounds, the pathway of his healing and how it led to a fulfilled life with his wife. Key Quote: “The purification of our hearts has to do with paternal or maternal images, stemming from our personal and cultural history, and influencing our relationship with God.” (CCC 2779) Key Points: -AJ’s journey of same-sex attrac...2022-08-1759 minRestore The Glory PodcastSame-Sex Attraction (Part 2) with Andrew ComiskeyThis week in our series on same-sex attraction, Jake and Bob speak with Andrew Comiskey, founder of Desert Stream Ministries. Desert Stream helps people of all every sexual orientation begin to heal areas of sexual brokenness. Andrew brings his humor, passion, faith and care to this conversation. Andrew desires to offer a safe space within the Church to those who are seeking integration, wholeness and healing in areas of sexuality and we hope you experience the Father’s merciful heart through him in this episode. Key Quote: The heart is our hidd...2022-08-031h 07Restore The Glory PodcastSame-Sex Attraction (Part 1) IntroductionJake and Bob begin a series on same-sex attraction with the desire to bring hope, clarity and understanding to this topic and the Church. Why this series? We have seen this topic impact many people who are trying to navigate this conversation well. As we move forward, we want to be sensitive and use great reverence toward the people that this directly affects, including our listeners. We believe that love and charity are essential in this discussion, as well as humility in the pursuit of truth. The depths of the human heart are holy ground. K...2022-07-201h 02Restore The Glory PodcastThe Healing Process: A Testimony from Renee LemireIn this episode, Jake and Bob speak with Renee Lemire, a podcast listener who used Dr. Bob’s book, “Be Restored” as a guide for a personal healing retreat that led to tremendous healing. Her story has aspects that are common to us all, and we pray that this gives you hope that healing in your own life is possible and doesn’t need to be costly or complicated. Key Quote: “And they implored Him that they might just touch the fringe of His cloak; and as many as touched it were cured.” - Matthew 14:36 Key Po...2022-07-061h 01Restore The Glory PodcastThe Healing Process (Part 2)Jake and Bob walk step-by-step through the practicals of the healing process using the Immanuel Approach. This episode is packed with practical content that you’ll want to revisit again and again. Note to listeners: there was an issue with Jake's audio in this episode and we are working to fix this for future recordings. Thanks for your patience. Key Quote: [In the Immanuel process], the goal of healing is connection with God - Jake Key Points: The disposition of our hearts and receptivity to grace How s...2022-06-2256 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Healing Process (Part 1)Jake and Dr. Bob get practical about the healing process and provide examples of what it looks like to allow Christ to be the Healer. Note to listeners: there was an issue with Jake's audio in this episode and we are working to fix this for future recordings. Thanks for your patience. Key Points: Examples of inner healing happen throughout Scripture The pattern of healing through Christ looks like this: Always begins with an encounter with Jesus, Him seeing the person and their true dignity Jesus speaks the truth with hope and lo...2022-06-0856 minRestore The Glory PodcastIntegrated Healing with Dr. Tom Nelson and Fr. Burke MastersJake and Dr. Bob are joined by two special guests: Fr. Burke Masters and Dr. Tom Nelson. As experts in their respective fields, the four men discuss integrated healing of the whole person: body, soul and spirit. They draw on their experience of working together at healing retreats through the JPII Healing Center and share how integrated healing has changed the way they minister. We hope this blesses you! Key Points: Healing has to do with wholeness and communion - no matter what angle you’re approaching healing from (body, soul, spirit), it’s important to keep...2022-05-2539 min
Way of the Heart PodcastCelebrating One Hundred (and Getting Below the Surface)Jake and Brett look back at one hundred episodes of the Way of the Heart by sharing favourite episodes, what they wish they’d talked about more, and how they’ve watched each other grow over the past four years. The show wraps up with some unscripted feedback as the men offer each other words of encouragement and observations about potential blindspots. As always, the show is a window into the brotherhood the two share, and a blueprint to help navigate the way of the heart. To celebrate our 100th episode, would you leave us a rating and review? Than...2022-05-1659 minRestore The Glory PodcastSecurity, Maturity, Purity (Part 3)Note to listeners: there was an issue with Jake's audio in this episode and we are working to fix this for future recordings. Thanks for listening! Jake and Bob conclude the series on Security, Maturity, Purity, by talking about Purity. The development of this area is about much more than sexuality. Purity begins when we orient ourselves towards love by both seeing God and seeing like God. This episode challenges us to see ourselves and others more through God’s eyes with the healing gaze of love. Guiding Quote: Blessed are the pure of...2022-05-1145 minRestore The Glory PodcastSecurity, Maturity, Purity (Part 2)Jake and Bob continue their series on Security, Maturity and Purity by looking at the difference between false maturity vs maturing into our true selves through yoking ourselves to Christ. Guiding Quote: The real Son of God is at your side. He is beginning to turn you into the same kind of thing as Himself. He is beginning, so to speak, to "inject" His kind of life and thought into you; beginning to turn the tin soldier into a live man. The part of you that does not like it is the part tha...2022-04-2751 minWay of the Heart PodcastDefining Our Personal ValuesWhy does it matter to know and define our personal values? Jake and Brett argue that discovering our personal value system can help us understand and live God’s unique design for our lives. Whether we have taken the time to define our core values or not, we all live out of an unspoken code. The more we seek to live a well-ordered life and come to understand what makes us tick, the better we can fulfill our unique mission in the world.. Guiding Quote: But let your word 'yes be 'yes...2022-04-1852 minRestore The Glory PodcastSecurity, Maturity, Purity (Part 1)Join Jake and Bob as they begin a new series discussing Security, Maturity and Purity. These three things are not only foundational to our healing, but are essential to the entire Christian life. In this first episode, Jake and Bob spend time unpacking what they mean by Security, including the role our parents play in shaping this for us, and how to begin healing in this area. Bookmark this series because you’re going to want to keep coming back. Guiding Quote: The language of faith thus draws on the human experience of parents, who are...2022-04-1351 minRestore The Glory PodcastHealing and Leadership (Part 7) w/ Patrick LencioniAfter an incredible series on Healing and Leadership, Jake and Bob sit down for one final episode with renowned leadership expert Patrick Lencioni. Lencioni is founder of the Table Group, a consulting firm which has helped businesses across the globe in their quest for organizational health. He is a practicing Catholic and a force behind the Amazing Parish project. Pat opens up about his short fuse (and new peace he's discovered), why people-pleasing is so deadly, and why the only kind of leadership is servant leadership. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! 2022-03-301h 01Restore The Glory PodcastHealing and Leadership (Part 6) w/ the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred HeartIt is an honor to welcome two incredible leaders onto the podcast today, Mother Superior Gloria Therese and Sr. Regina Marie of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. Several years ago, their community of Carmelite Sisters reached a crisis point. The Order had been founded during a period of religious persecution in Mexico and compounded by individual trauma they were collectively in need of deep healing. Mother Superior and Sr. Regina Marie discovered Dr. Bob’s ‘Healing the Whole Person’ and soon the entire Community had taken the program. Together, the Sisters recount this profound experi...2022-03-161h 12Restore The Glory PodcastHealing and Leadership (Part 5) w/ Brett PowellIn this episode, Jake and Bob host Brett Powell on the podcast. Brett is co-host with Jake on Way of the Heart Podcast, a conversion for men about journeying through life with a heart fully alive. Brett has extensive experience in leadership within the church and a passion for men’s ministry and fatherhood. Brett gets real about the heart of leadership: relationship with others and relationship with God, and why our relationships at home matter more than anything else as leaders. Thank you, Brett, for the gentle reminder to re-evaluate what we’re prioritizing in light of what’s most...2022-03-021h 07Restore The Glory PodcastHealing and Leadership (Part 3) w/ Jackie MulliganJake and Bob sit down for a practical and rich conversation with Jackie Mulligan, the Foundress and CEO of Reform Wellness, a functional and holistic wellness practice rooted in Christ. As a successful young woman, Jackie seemed like she had it all together while internally, her striving and performance-oriented attitude was steadily leading her to a place of dysregulation and illness. Jackie began her healing journey in the adoration chapel where she recognized her need to reform her life by placing Christ at the center of everything from her meals to movement to thought patterns. Now, Jackie is leading...2022-02-021h 09Restore The Glory PodcastHealing and Leadership (Part 2) w/ Archbishop Alexander SampleJake and Bob welcome a very special guest onto the podcast from Portland, OR: Archbishop Alexander Sample. Appointed a Bishop at the young age of 45, Archbishop Sample has served over 15 years in the episcopate and has recently embarked on a journey of healing that has totally transformed his approach to spiritual fatherhood of priests. Together with Jake and Bob, Archbishop Sample shares some key childhood wounds and healing in parts of his story, demonstrating how healing helps unite us to Christ and those we lead. Guiding Quote: It’s not the critic who counts… The credi...2022-01-1956 minWay of the Heart PodcastThe Masculine Healing Journey with Dr. Bob SchuchtsAs men, we often find it difficult to look at our woundedness and need for healing. Why is that, and what can we do to engage the process better in this important area? In this episode, renowned Catholic psychologist Dr. Bob Schuchts joins Jake and Brett to discuss healing in a deeply personal way. The three men share examples of healing in their own lives, and Dr. Bob helps Jake work through a childhood memory live on the episode. You can hear more from Dr. Bob and Jake on their podcast, Restore the Glory. Don’t forget to check th...2022-01-101h 01Restore The Glory PodcastHealing and Leadership (Part 1)Today we're excited to launch a brand new, multi-part series on leadership, a topic that impacts everyone. Who is a leader and what is leadership? Why does healing matter for leaders? How can leaders bring healing to others? All these questions and more will be addressed in the weeks ahead as we hear from Jake, Bob and loads of special guests. In part one, Jake and Bob share parts of their own stories as they explore why ongoing healing is essential for anyone who takes leadership seriously. Guiding Quote: “Whoever can be trusted with...2022-01-0547 minRestore The Glory PodcastHow to Get the Most Out of Therapy (Part 2)Bob and Jake continue to answer your burning questions about therapy. Much of this episode is dedicated to clinicians and those studying clinical psychology. Bob and Jake explore more therapeutic and healing prayer methods that contribute to good integrated psychological practice. They also address why your emotional and relational health matters as the therapist in the room. They conclude with some simple advice for aspiring therapists and those seeking therapy, most importantly that Jesus is the ultimate healer and therapists simply facilitate that healing. We hope this episode blesses you! Key points: Recommended areas of formation What is E...2021-12-2258 minRestore The Glory PodcastHow to Get the Most Out of Therapy (Part 1)We receive a lot of questions about therapy on the show, naturally. In this first of a two part series, Jake and Bob begin to tackle your burning questions about faith and therapy, whether you're an aspiring therapist or seeking therapy. They cover everything from the client-therapist relationship, to the professionals they have studied and model, to what it looks like to have faith inform your work in an integrated approach to therapy. This episode is packed with suggested resources, so be sure to check out that section below. Guiding Quote: “Understanding is the b...2021-12-0849 minRestore The Glory PodcastSexual Healing (Part 7) with Christopher West... continuedJake and Bob continue their conversation with Christopher West. If you haven’t heard part one, click here to listen because it’s essential for understanding the content of today's episode. Join Jake, Bob and Christopher as they take a deep ‘excavating’ look at the transformation and healing of identity through the power of an honest and loving spouse. Sexual healing is more than just the healing of sexual things, it’s a deeper healing of our identity as men and women made in the image of God. Overtime, within the safety of a loving marriage, ea...2021-11-241h 03Restore The Glory PodcastSexual Healing (Part 6) with Christopher WestThis week, Jake and Bob spend time with an old friend, Christopher West. They reminisce about their spiritual history with each other, and Christopher gets real about his own journey of healing from rejection wounds. Christopher is well known as ‘the Theology of the Body guy,’ but after nine years of hiding his own brokenness behind masks in his marriage, he was confronted with the reality that he was living out his brokenness with his wife. Christopher walks us through his testimony of learning to take off the masks to let God love him. Guiding Quote: ...2021-11-1052 minRestore The Glory PodcastSexual Healing (Part 5) - Take Heart in the Battle Against PornographyThis week, Jake and Bob reflect on the last episode conversation with Matt Fradd. They discuss the link between shame and compulsion, the addiction cycle and how to truly find healing from sexual sin. Guiding Quote: “Take heart!” - John 16:33 Key points The link between shame and compulsion Pornography blurs the lines of fantasy and reality A fresh perspective on deeper, long-lasting healing Explanation of the addiction cycle How our attitude toward our wounds and our sin affects our spiritual lives Practical advice about the process and next steps in the he...2021-10-2749 minRestore The Glory PodcastSexual Healing (Part 4) - Battling Pornography with Matt FraddRenowned expert Matt Fradd joins the conversation for our fourth episode in the series on Sexual Healing. Matt shares about ongoing journey to freedom from a pornography addiction that began at a young age. Matt, Jake and Bob discuss compulsions towards porn, how to avoid temptation and overcome addictions over time with the help of God and His people. If you or someone you know is battling a porn addiction, we hope you find this episode and the resources below helpful. Guiding Quote: “But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my p...2021-10-131h 01Restore The Glory PodcastSexual Healing (Part 3) - Revisiting Theology of the BodyAs they continue the series on Sexual Healing, Jake and Bob share their takeaways and insights from last episode’s conversion with Sr. Miriam James Heidland. If you missed that powerful episode, please go back and listen! Jake and Bob revisit some core aspects of Theology of the Body, how Sister’s story illustrates these principles, and how we can find healing and help others do the same. Key points What stood out to Jake and Bob from last episode’s conversation with Sr. Miriam James Heidland Revisiting insights from Theology of the Body as appl...2021-09-2949 minRestore The Glory PodcastSexual Healing (Part 2) with Sr. Miriam James HeidlandShow Notes It’s a joy to welcome our dear friend and special guest, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, onto the podcast. Continuing the series on Sexual Healing, Sr. Miriam teaches us how to have a disposition of tenderness and reverence toward our own stories, what she calls holy ground. Jake, Bob and Sr. Miriam regularly work alongside each other leading healing events, so this conversation is familiar territory. We are grateful for her vulnerability. Content warning: sexual abuse and the impacts of childhood abuse are discussed within this episode. References: Abiding Together Podcast Sr. Miri...2021-09-1556 minRestore The Glory PodcastSexual Healing (Part 1) - An Intro to Sexual HealingIn this episode, Jake and Bob lay the groundwork for a new series on sexual healing. Sexual woundedness affects almost everyone on some level. Jake and Bob offer their professional perspective on healing in this important area and share why it's important to let the Holy Spirit lead us when it comes to addressing wounds. Please note: specific examples of trauma and disordered sexuality are discussed within this episode. Listen with discretion. 2021-09-0138 minRestore The Glory PodcastHealing in Marriage (Bonus) with Chris & Natalie StefanickIn this bonus episode in our series on Healing in Marriage, Jake and Dr. Bob are joined by Chris & Natalie Stefanick. Ten years into their marriage, the recognition of childhood abuse launched them into a challenging season of healing that ultimately demonstrates the power of God’s love, the grace of the sacrament of marriage and hope that healing from deep wounds is not only possible, but part of God’s desire for our restoration. Editing by ForteCatholic.com2021-08-181h 11Restore The Glory PodcastHealing in Marriage (Part 4) with Heather KhymToday, we welcome our first ever guest onto the show! Heather Khym joins us so that she and Jake can share the powerful story of how they found restoration in their marriage after Jake’s struggle with addiction came to light early in their marriage. This is a “must listen” conversation for married couples as Jake and Heather share from both the husband and wife’s perspective on dealing with tough issues and coming out stronger on the other side.2021-08-041h 11Restore The Glory PodcastHealing in Marriage (Part 3) - Restoring TrustWe all bring brokenness into marriage and by God’s grace, we also get to participate in our spouse's healing journey. In part three of the Healing in Marriage series based on Dr. Bob’s book, “Be Devoted,” Jake and Bob discuss how to restore trust in broken areas of a marriage. They give practicals on how to navigate this often difficult journey, and show us how reconciliation is possible for anyone who is willing.2021-07-2152 minRestore The Glory PodcastHealing in Marriage (Part 2) - Forgiveness and the Healing ProcessPart 2 in our series on “Healing in Marriage” shines a light on healing and forgiveness, but getting to the good stuff often requires addressing things we’d rather ignore. Jake and Dr. Bob share thoughtfully how areas of immaturity, woundedness from our childhood and character weaknesses inevitably come to the surface in marriage. How we handle these moments for ourselves and with our spouse is crucial. Discover how to find healing as you learn to love your spouse (and yourself!) in your imperfections.2021-07-0749 minRestore The Glory PodcastHealing in Marriage (Part 1) - Conflict and HonorThis week kicks off a new series on “Healing in Marriage.” If you’re struggling in marriage, you are not alone. How can you find healing in difficult situations with your spouse? This episode addresses the presence of conflict in marriage, and how to honor your spouse. Jake and Dr. Bob draw on stories from their marriages as well as experience from their practice in professional counseling to shed light on this reality in relationships.2021-06-2345 minRestore The Glory PodcastUnity in Marriage (Part 5) - Sexual IntimacySexual intimacy is the final area covered in this series on unity in marriage, since this form of unity flows from all the others (Spiritual, Emotional, Companionship, Teamwork). In the episode, Jake and Dr. Bob share how sexual desire and self-gift are made to become integrated in marriage through the Holy Spirit, making a way for healing and deep intimacy. 2021-06-0948 minRestore The Glory PodcastUnity in Marriage (Part 4) - Companionship and TeamworkPart four of the series on Unity in Marriage explores the joy of companionship and teamwork. Jake and Dr. Bob flesh out what it means to become one of mind and heart, and share personal examples of how they’ve had to tackle self-focus in order to move toward deeper connection through selflessness in their marriages. They also address the question, “How do we honor one another’s strengths and complement in a way that builds teamwork instead of moving in opposite directions?”2021-05-2643 minRestore The Glory PodcastUnity in Marriage (Part 3)Jake & Dr. Bob discuss emotional intimacy in this next episode in their series on unity in marriage. Generally, this type of intimacy is more difficult for men, while it's one of the deepest desires of women. Our hosts share stories of how they have grown in emotional intimacy through their own marriages, and provide practical tips on how to develop deeper emotional intimacy in your own relationship.2021-05-1247 minRestore The Glory PodcastUnity in Marriage (Part 2)Jake & Bob continue the series on unity in marriage by laying out the five pathways to marital communion. The first of these pillars is the spiritual connection to God and each other. This is the foundation for everything else in the marriage. You may have heard it suggested to pray together as a couple but didn’t try or gave up because it felt awkward. The hosts give practical tips on how to make the spiritual life a foundation without it being awkward. Be encouraged and challenged by this week’s episode. 2021-04-2838 minRestore The Glory PodcastUnity in Marriage (Part 1)This week kicks off a new series on finding unity in marriage. Jake and Bob will share what they’ve learned through their own marriages and their professional work with married couples. In this episode, they discuss how marriage is a union of two broken people, but by inviting in the love of God, growing together in unity is made possible. A couple can grow and heal together during the journey of their marriage. Our hosts set the stage for a great series and share tips that will help a marriage become stronger.2021-04-1447 minRestore The Glory PodcastFamily Wounds: Part 4 (Siblings)Jake and Bob finish up their series on the Healing of the Family by discussing sibling wounds. They frame the conversation around the Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers. Whether sibling wounds were caused due to individual sins or inadvertently, the hosts share insight for finding healing. This episode is filled with practical tips for how to navigate the healing process in general and specifically for sibling wounds.2021-03-3147 minRestore The Glory PodcastFamily Wounds: Part 3 (Marriage)Jake and Bob continue their series on the Healing of the Family and dive into marriage/family wounds. The family is the primary way children learn how to give and receive love, treat other people, & find their identity. As adults, we can look back at our upbringing and see how we were formed in healthy ways and ways that caused us to struggle. Jake and Bob offer suggestions on how to find healing from our family/marriage trauma and how our families can create a loving culture where our children can thrive.2021-03-1732 minRestore The Glory PodcastFamily Wounds: Part 2 (Mothers)Jake and Bob continue their series on the Healing of the Family. Last week, they started with father wounds and this week they dive deep into the topic of mother wounds. The connection that children have with their mother is a powerful one that can lead to light and joy or it can lead to hurt. Both hosts not only share their expertise but also their personal stories about some mother wounds and how they have been healed. Be sure to tune in next time for the third episode in the series regarding marriage wounds. 2021-03-0352 minRestore The Glory PodcastFamily Wounds: Part 1 (Fathers)Dr. Bob and Jake discuss the power of a father’s love and his capacity to wound. Fathers plant deep seeds in their children’s hearts with what they said or didn’t say and what they did or didn’t do. The restoration of wounds from our fathers is life-changing.2021-02-1752 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Life of Peter: Part 6 (Filled with the Holy Spirit)After recapping how Peter’s pride, shame, and false self have been stripped away, Dr. Bob and Jake discuss the amazing transformation in Peter after his healing encounter with Jesus and being filled with the Holy Spirit. The series concludes with reflections on how each of us can find ourselves in Peter’s story and experience a similar transformation.2021-02-0336 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Life of Peter: Part 5 (Healing Peter’s Shame)After explaining the meaning and power of shame, Dr. Bob and Jake reflect on the restorative encounter between Jesus and Peter on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. We can all resonate with Peter’s experience of denying Jesus and the resulting shame. Our hearts long to be healed and restored. Jesus comes to Peter, not to further shame him, but to heal him.2021-01-2043 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Life of Peter: Part 4 (Coming Into the Light)This week’s episode goes deeper into the life of St. Peter. Through personal stories and experiences, Bob and Jake help us appreciate the value of seeing ourselves as we truly are because in vulnerability, as we carry the cross, our hearts move deeper through the journey of healing. How we respond at these times brings us along the path of either Peter (hope) or Judas (despair).2021-01-0641 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Life of Peter: Part 3 (Identity)Bob and Jake continue the series on healing as seen through the life of St. Peter. Identity is the core of who we are and something that God wants to assure and clarify in us. Jesus changes Simon’s name to Peter signifying a deepening of his identity. God sees truly and clearly. He sees who we are meant to be. Our search for identity and validation is most perfectly rooted in our relationship with Him.2020-12-2342 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Life of Peter: Part 2 (Beyond Control)Bob and Jake continue the series on healing as seen through the life of St. Peter. In the healing process, we can be focused on a dynamic that is important but not as deep or far reaching as what Jesus is addressing. Trusting Jesus and interpreting our journey in trust and goodness is best because we move beyond control.2020-12-0938 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Life of Peter: Part 1 (Eyes on Jesus)Bob and Jake start a new series on how the life of St. Peter reveals important lessons for the healing journey. In Part 1, the impact of shame and the value of keeping our eyes on Jesus are discussed.2020-11-2541 minRestore The Glory PodcastAnatomy of a Wound: Part 5Bob and Jake finish the series on the anatomy of a wound and discuss vows which are inner resolutions that we make in response to wounds and beliefs. We make these resolutions in an attempt to avoid the original pain we experienced in a wound. Vows can significantly affect the way we do life and can go unnoticed since we often perceive them as normal and necessary.2020-11-1148 minRestore The Glory PodcastAnatomy of a Wound: Part 4Bob and Jake continue the series on the anatomy of a wound and discuss judgements which are a type of belief that distort our perceptions of others and become a barrier to love. 2020-10-2843 minRestore The Glory PodcastAnatomy of a Wound: Part 3Bob and Jake continue the series on the anatomy of a wound and discuss beliefs. Our lives are filled with experiences and we interpret these experiences and put meaning to them. We then agree with the beliefs that are either truths or lies.2020-10-1445 minRestore The Glory PodcastAnatomy of a Wound: Part 2Bob and Jake continue the series on the anatomy of a wound and discuss Type A and Type B wounds as well as seven categories of woundedness called the seven deadly wounds. 2020-09-3039 minRestore The Glory PodcastAnatomy of a Wound: Part 1Bob and Jake start a new series about the components of a wound. Wounds, beliefs, and vows are critical aspects that, when noticed and addressed, lead to healing and freedom. 2020-09-1639 minRestore The Glory PodcastFaith or Fear: Part 3Bob and Jake conclude the series on faith or fear by explaining how our fears form a false self. Jesus invites us to deny our false self, come to Him, learn from Him, and look into His eyes of mercy.2020-09-0237 minRestore The Glory PodcastFaith or Fear: Part 2Bob and Jake continue the series on faith or fear and discuss seven deadly wounds and their impact on our lives. We have dynamics in our hearts that are below the surface and, although they are unseen, impact our peace, love, and joy.2020-08-1932 minRestore The Glory PodcastFaith or Fear: Part 1Bob and Jake start a new series about faith and fear. Understanding our heart’s reaction to life and why we become afraid leads us to name our fear before God and invite Him to love us, heal us, and set us free.2020-08-0535 minRestore The Glory PodcastTheology of the Body & Healing: Part 6 (Healing Our Shame)Bob and Jake finish their series on the Theology of the Body (TOB) and healing by focusing on God’s design for humans to be unashamed. We were designed to bear God’s image, see as He sees, and love as He loves. Our healing journey requires us to bring the depths of our shame into the light and love of God so we can live our lives to the full.2020-07-2240 minRestore The Glory PodcastTheology of the Body & Healing: Part 5 (Union of Man and Woman)Bob and Jake continue the series on the Theology of the Body (TOB) and healing by focusing on the idea of “original unity” and how the relationship between men and women was intended, how it’s wounded, and how it’s restored. 2020-07-0842 minRestore The Glory PodcastTheology of the Body & Healing: Part 4 (Female)Bob and Jake continue the series on the Theology of the Body (TOB) and healing by focusing on how females uniquely reveal God's glory, how they are wounded, and how they are healed.2020-06-2436 minRestore The Glory PodcastTheology of the Body & Healing: Part 3 (Male)Bob and Jake continue the series on the Theology of the Body (TOB) and healing by focusing on how males uniquely reveal God's glory, how they are wounded, and how they are healed.2020-06-1036 minRestore The Glory PodcastTheology of the Body & Healing: Part 2 (Identity)Bob and Jake continue the series on the Theology of the Body and healing by talking about how our identity is found in God. God gives us our identity but it’s possible we have a skewed image of God that affects our identity and peace. It’s important that we are aware of where we are bringing the deep questions of our hearts because if we lose God’s identity, we lose our identity.2020-05-2728 minRestore The Glory PodcastTheology of the Body & Healing: Part 1 (Introduction)Bob and Jake start a series on the Theology of the Body (TOB) by sharing stories of how the TOB has brought healing into people’s lives. They discuss various aspects that are essential to the healing process and ground TOB as an essential background for healing.2020-05-1335 minRestore The Glory PodcastOur BackgroundBob and Jake discuss how their (and our) life story is the critical backdrop to our healing journey.2020-04-2929 minRestore The Glory PodcastOur StoryBob and Jake share some stories about their personal restoration and how important honest and openness are in the healing journey.2020-04-1329 min