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Blue Note Theology“I Practice Scales to Become a Saint”—ColtraneThe great tenor saxophonist John Coltrane said: “I Practice Scales to Become a Saint.” Artists and Christ followers walk a similar path, as those who discern the truth about the world. The artistic gift of intuitive discernment, of expressing reality with clarity and soul, relates to the Christian gospel. Mark explores a woven kinship between artists and Christ followers while playing the grand piano.Sign up for a free lecture.Learn more about Mark!Things to check out: Makoto Fujimura’s book, Art and Faith: A Theology of Making.Duke Ell...2025-01-0324 min
Masters in MakingSeries 2 Episode 2: Dr Mark Knox and Dr. Mark Vander Ley Chat About Early Internship Experiences In this episode, we focus in on the clinical experiences of Dr. Mark Knox and Dr. Mark Vander Ley. They each take us on a journey of their own early Internship experiences, including remembering some of their earliest clients. The professors also share with us some of the lessons they have learned along the way through making mistakes, remaining humble, and trusting in their clinical skills. Dr. Knox and Dr. Vander Ley are gifted clinicians and educators. They have deep hearts for their clients and for their students. Students in all stages of the counseling program will e...2024-10-1655 min
Scale Your Accounting Firm with Peter Vander WallAccountants Guide to Hit Your First $100KWelcome to the Peter Vander Wall Podcast, where we dive into practical advice and insights for aspiring professionals. In today's episode, titled "How to get from $0-$100k in professional services," Peter shares his personal journey and the valuable lessons he learned from starting his marketing agency at a young age and growing it to half a million dollars. Peter discusses three key points: building a minimum viable product, gaining beta clients, and the importance of staying lean. He emphasizes the need to focus on simplicity in the initial stages, the value of beta clients in creating stellar case...2024-02-2616 min
Discover AgDiscovering Chick-fil-A, Mark Zuckerberg & Mormons137 | This week we discover how Chick-fil-A could soon be forced to be open on Sundays. How Mark Zuckerberg is facing backlash over raising cows on beer and macadamia nuts, and what some people are calling the Mormon agricultural empire. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen JOIN “CLUB DISCO” OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: where every week we highlight all our latest discoveries from what we are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening to and wearing. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!! 1.) AMERICAN FARM BUREAU CONVENTION: Register for the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention & get free swag using code “DISCOVER”. Regi...2024-01-1847 min
Art On The AirThis week on ART ON THE AIR features Northwest Indiana landscape artist, Mark Vander Vinne, Canterbury Summer Theatre’s 55th Season, spotlight on Brian Krumm and his Barfly Friends record releaseThis week (6/2 & 6/4) on ART ON THE AIR features Northwest Indiana landscape artist, Mark Vander Vinne, discussing his art journey, upcoming exhibits and workshops. Next we explore Canterbury Summer Theatre’s 55th Season with Artistic Directors Ray Scott Crawford and David Graham with returning CST alumni, Leah Mazur serving as company manager and scenic designer. Our spotlight is on Brian Krumm and his Barfly Friends June 2nd record release. “Just Fade Away.”
Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-th...2023-05-1758 min
The NAADGS Podcast - Gambling Disorder Advocacy In ActionThe Massachusetts Model with Mark Vander LindenMark Vander Linden is the Director of Research and Responsible Gaming with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Mark shares insights into The Massachusetts Model and current happenings in the state as they recently launched sports wagering. Massachusetts Research Agenda Massachusetts Commitment to Responsible Gaming AGA Responsible Marketing Code AGA Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering Kentucky Age Limit What’s The Difference Between A Legal Wagering Age Of 18 Versus 21? Sightline Payment Study Payments Collaborative Study Data May Help Identify Potential At-Risk Gamblers Maryland Sports Wagering ...2023-04-2938 min
Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and AnangaHope and Healing for Troubled Times with Mark Odland#639: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, Shann is speaking with Mark Odland.
As a therapist, artist, educator, and poet, Mark explores the dynamic intersection between healing and creativity. His book “EMDR Inspired Art and Poetry - A Meditation on Hope and Healing for Troubled Times” features a collection of his original artwork and poetry, created as a means of processing his own experiences of trauma and healing. The book also includes reflections on the EMDR therapy process and how it can be used in combination with creative expression to promote healing and personal growth.
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Rise on Fire MinistriesHave We Left the Bible Behind? Approaching the End-Times Biblically [PODCAST]Episode Notes
The world is always up to something: chaos, rumors of wars, pandemics- and the media and social networks are constantly feeding into the fear. As believers living in these times, we might find ourselves searching the Scripture to see if we are the final generation who will see the rise of the Anti-Christ and Mark of the Beast. However, some believers have become so enamored with trying to uncover these mysteries that they have lost sight of the more important mission and commission Yeshua left us with before ascending.
We are called to...2022-04-2813 min
Wayfarer(WW) Mark Scandrette & the Ninefold Path of JesusThis Wayfarer Weekend (WW) podcast is my interview with Mark Scandrette, author of The Ninefold Path of Jesus. Find out more about Mark at http://markscandrette.com and http://ninefoldpath.org. 2022-01-2241 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDA New Beginning: RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDI really like new beginnings. I look forward to the first day of class with each new semester. I recall the fun of an exciting new job, and I can feel the warmth of the first 40 degree day after a hard winter.
One of my favorite parts of being a counselor is the opportunity to offer someone the hope of a new beginning. People often seek out counseling in the lowest moments. They are desperate for help when they are hurt the most, at their lowest or have no other place to go.
But, to seek o...2022-01-2102 min
So The Story Goes with Brian ChartrandMark Vander ArkMark Vander Ark, avid music fan and DJ, stops by the crib before work to discuss all things music. We talk about how we met many moons ago, how he helped shape my music career (hello, the Sweet Remains?!), how he came to music, how he consumes it, and how and why he became a DJ. Lets just say he's been curating the vibe for years now. Tuck in friends. Mark, meet everyone. Eveyone, meet Mark.2021-12-2957 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDHow To Teach Your Child About Boundaries with Christina Furnival, MS, LPCCChristina Furnival, MS, LPCC is a wife, mom to two young children, licensed psychotherapist, writer, and children's book author. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, she has worked in a variety of settings including a domestic violence center, hospital program, a non-profit providing parent support, education and coaching, outpatient clinics, and telehealth. Christina is passionate about supporting parents and children to understand themselves better, navigate challenges with confidence, and live the life they want.
Christina founded the internationally enjoyed blog, Real Life Mama, after going through postpartum depression and anxiety to support o...2021-11-0837 min
OfficeologyWhy Mark Vander Hart Travels to LatviaIn this episode of Officeology, Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, reflects on his annual trip to Latvia that he took this summer. The question is: Why does Rev. Vander Hart go to Latvia every year? Tune in to find out. 2021-09-0213 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDGoing Deep To Heal Relational Pain With Matthew LeavenworthGoing Deep To Heal Relational Pain
Matthew Leavenworth is a mental health counselor in Billings Montana with Yellowstone Counseling Center. He graduated from Adams State University in 2015 with a master in mental health counseling and is currently pursuing his PhD at Adams State as a counselor educator. He has extensive experience seeing children, adults, couples, and families dealing with a range of disorders, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. He uses rock climbing as an experiential component of therapeutic healing and is an avid rock climber and outdoorsman when he is not home with his beloved wife Kylie and...2021-07-2938 min
WayfarerEndings and Invitations (CaD Mk 16)Today's chapter is the end of Mark's biography of Jesus, and it has its own back story. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 16. The text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. If you know anyone who might enjoy this podcast, please Like and share!2021-05-1704 minWayfarerSuccess (CaD Mk 15)Measuring "success" is such a spiritual, emotional, and mental trap. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 15. The text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. If you know anyone who might enjoy this podcast, please Like and share.2021-05-1406 minWayfarerMary and the Dudes (CaD Mk 14)Another day has dawned, and so my story isn't over either. I take hope in that this morning. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 14. The text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. If you know anyone who might appreciate this podcast, please feel free to Like and share.2021-05-1304 minWayfarerOf Riches and Rubble (CaD Mk 13)I'm reminded this morning, that every good story ends up in dark places. There's always darkness before the dawn. Without catastrophe there's no eucatastrophe. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 13. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. If you know anyone who might enjoy this podcast, please Like and share.2021-05-1206 minWayfarerThe Crowd (CaD Mk 12)It's easy for me to overlook it, but the crowd has been a constant player in Jesus' story. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 12. The text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. If you know anyone who might enjoy today's podcast, please feel free to Like and share.2021-05-1106 minWayfarerBy-Products (CaD Mk 11)It's the fruit that produces the by-products, never the other way around. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 11. The text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. If you know anyone who might be encouraged by this podcast, please feel free to Like and share.2021-05-1005 minWayfarerLife on the Fast-Track (CaD Mk 10)Much of my life has been spent hurrying. It's taught me there are no shortcuts on the spiritual journey. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 10. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. If you know anyone who might enjoy this podcast, please feel free to Like and share.2021-05-0706 min
What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC PodcastXTC: This Is Power Pop? with Brian Vander Ark and Paul MyersAfter enjoying a stateside hit with The Freshmen in 1997, Brian Vander Ark of the Verve Pipe got the chance to write with his hero Andy Partridge. His band had already recorded a cover of Wake Up (and an unreleased Blue Beret) and now he'd fly to Swindon to co-write Blow You Away.It's a story he tells in Go Further: More Literary Appreciations of Power Pop (Rare Bird Lit, 2021), an anthology of essays about everyone from Squeeze to Teenage Fanclub and the Ramones.In this episode of What Do You Call That Noise?, Vander Ark...2021-05-071h 14Wayfarer"Ins" and "Outs" (CaD Mk 9)Like every other human being, my life journey has been dotted with observing and experiencing the "ins" and "outs" of social groups. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 9. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. If you know anyone who might like this podcast please Like and share.2021-05-0607 minWayfarerThe Inflection Point (CaD Mk 8)"Inflection Point" has become a buzzword in business during my career. And, it's often misunderstood. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 8. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. If you know anyone who might enjoy this podcast, please Like and share!2021-05-0508 minWayfarerThe Contrast (CaD Mk 7)The more I read the story, and read Jesus' teachings, the more I see the stark contrast between the heart-principles of the Kingdom of God and the religious rule-keeping of the institutions of this world. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 7. Text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. If you know anyone who might like this podcast, feel free to Like and share!2021-05-0410 minWayfarerSoil Samples (CaD Mk 6)As I've trekked my way through the Great Story again and again over the past forty years, I've learned that sometimes the lesson is not in microscopically mining the minutia of the text, but in stepping back and looking at the bigger picture. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 6. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. If you know anyone who might enjoy this podcast, please feel free to Like and share.2021-05-0408 minWayfarerThe Three Questions (CaD Mk 5)Along the journey, I've perpetually spent time in the quiet with God contemplating three questions. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 5. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. If you know anyone who might enjoy this podcast, please feel free to "Like" and share!2021-04-2907 minWayfarerSow What? (CaD Mk 4)Spring brings my perennial desire to plant something and make it grow. Confession: I'm really bad at this. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 4. The text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. If you know anyone who might enjoy this podcast, please "Like" and share!2021-04-2806 minWayfarerThe Great Conflict (CaD Mk 2)As I read the chapter this morning, I see that on the macro level, Mark is telling us that the pieces are quickly moving into place on the chess board. The middle game and end game are already determined for those who have eyes to see it. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 2. The text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2021-04-2608 minWayfarerSource, not Compensation (CaD Mk 1)It was in my twenties that I observed a soul wound that affected a number of my male friends. They had never experienced a father's love. Never had their ears heard the words "I love you" uttered by their dad. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 1. The text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. If you know anyone who might be encouraged by this podcast, feel free to share.2021-04-2308 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDNavigating Ambiguous Loss with Pat and Tammy McCleodPat and Tammy McLeod serve as Harvard Chaplains for Cru, an interdenominational Christian ministry. Tammy is also the Director of College Ministry at Park Street Church in Boston. She received her MA in Spiritual Formation from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Pat holds an MA in Theological Studies from the International School of Theology and an MA in Science & Religion and a PhD in Practical Theology from Boston University. They are founding members of the Mamelodi Initiative in the township of Mamelodi, South Africa—a project that connects Harvard students with at-risk youth in a mentoring and educational program to prepare them for...2021-04-0437 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDConnection Is The CureConnection is the Cure
If you are like me, sometimes you look around in your home, your community, and the world and feel overwhelmed by the pain. So many people are hurting. Children are stressed to the point of thinking about taking their own life. Parents struggle to respond when adolescents seem rebellious, angry, lost, and out of control. Married couples hurt one another over and over again with disagreements, harsh words, and thoughtless actions. These are only examples found inside families. Our communities and world also express pain through war, hatred toward the ‘other’, and social isolatio...2021-02-1519 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDHow to Change Your Brain To Improve Relationships, Emotions, and ConnectionHow to Change Your Brain To Improve Relationships, Emotions, and Connection.
This time of year, many of us are wondering how to change bad habits. Others plan out ways to accomplish big goals for the year. We may take big ideas and break them down into small steps or we may subscribe to a “Guru’s” fool proof way to “rock out 2019”. I recently read a book that argued the way to change yourself is to change your brain. What? Change my brain how does this work? Would I have to crack my head open and perform a lobotomy? Wel...2021-02-0718 min
Victory Over Sin172 – Robin Vander Wall – NARSOLThis episode of Victory Over Sin features Robin Vander Wall, the director of development at NARSOL (National Association for Rational Sexual Offence Laws).Victory Over Sin is a show hosted by Mark Renick that addresses issues pertaining to returning citizens and the challenges they face coming out of incarceration. Victory Over Sin airs Saturdays at 12:30 pm. On KBXL 94.1 FM Idaho's Treasure Valleyhttps://svdpid.org/advocacy-systemicchangeofid/facebook: systematic change of IDInstagram: systematic change of IDhttps://www.imsihopecommunityphaseii.com/IMSI HOPE COMMUNITY PHASE II can also be...2021-01-3030 minWayfarerMy Inmost Being (CaD Ps 103)In a few weeks, I will mark a milestone in my spiritual journey. It was a frigidly cold February night in 1981 when I decided to become a follower of Jesus. It's been forty years. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 103. Text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2021-01-2706 min
Rise on Fire Ministries╫ The Good Samaritan: Pitfalls of Pride [PODCAST]Episode Notes
The Rich Young Ruler came to Jesus with a question on the minds of many: "What can I do to inherit eternal life?" The lawyer in the story of the Good Samaritan asked the same, and Martha tried the same. But is this the right question, or does it indicate an unconscious belief that we can somehow achieve self-justification through our own works? This is perhaps one of the most common traits in all of humanity and is what every religion on Earth has come to revolve around.
However, what if the question...2021-01-1525 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDHow To Be an Emotion Coach ParentHost Mark Vander Ley Ph.D., LCPC discusses the four styles of parenting identified by Dr. John Gottman's research. The four styles of parenting described in "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" are The dismissing parent, the disapproving parent, the Laissez-Faire parent and the emotion coach parent. This episode of The Connected Family Podcast focuses on describing the four types of parenting style and then summarizes the five steps of emotion coaching.
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RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDParents You Have Lost Control: Part 3Parents You have Lost Control: Part 3
Every family needs an established set of limits. Predictable limits help children feel protected and challenged. They are designed to ensure safety and to allow for exploration. Consistent limit-setting may be the most difficult part of a parent’s job.
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Limits are loving and compassionate when set by parents. Although it can be difficult, and some children may claim that their parents hate them when they set them, limits provide structure, support, and guidance that a child needs to feel safe.When set in a calm an...2020-12-0725 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDParents You Have Lost Control: Part 2Parents You Have Lost Control: Part
I have many discussions with parents that center around the issue of control. The surprising part for many of them is that I emphasize giving up control rather than maintaining control. It seems to me that parenting is a life-long exercise in gradually giving over more and more control to our very precious children. This process can be a very scary, or even painful, endeavor for many parents, especially when it is done either too quickly or too slowly. Many parents wonder, “If I give up control to my child, then how wi...2020-11-2917 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDParents You Have lost Control: Part 1Parents You have Lost Control Part 1
My wife and I are in serious trouble! Today my five year old discovered the most well kept and important secret of the parenting world. I was hopeful that my boys would not discover this secret for several more years. Now that the middle child has figured it out however, it will not be long before the other three catch on.
He has discovered that when it really comes down to it, I cannot MAKE him do anything.
We stopped at a local restaurant to grab dinner following his socc...2020-11-2216 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDThe Paradox of Strength and VulnerabilitySeveral years ago I read the book and watched the movie “Into the Wild”. It is a true story about an upper middle class boy. After graduating from college he gave away what was left of his college fund and wandered around the United States. He told no one where he was going and ended up starving to death in the Alaskan wilderness. My favorite quote from the movie goes like this, “It is not as important that a man be strong, as it is that he feel strong.”
I knew a boy recently who did not feel strong. I...2020-11-0222 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDThe Power of Outdoor Child Directed PlayI was born in a small midwestern town and lived in that town until my family moved to Southern California when I was in fourth grade. I have very fond memories of playing outside with the neighborhood kids for hours at a time. I remember games like ghost in the graveyard, annie annie over, and freeze tag. I even remember walking down the road with my friend to fish in the pond that was located in the corn field adjacent to our subdivision. I returned to visit that same small town several years ago for a friend’s wedding and dr...2020-10-2620 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDHow to NOT Talk To Your Teenager About Sex With Author Melissa HopperDr. Mark Vander Ley interviews Melissa Hopper author of "Can We Not Talk". The Can We (Not) Talk? journaling study is a totally not-awkward way to have meaningful conversations with your teen about the topics that matter. As parents and teens work through the lessons in their workbooks and journal, they will be prepared to have discussions on topics like love, healthy relationships, boundaries, standards, pornography, and more.
Melissa is a homeschooling mother of four and the Director of Community Education at her local pregnancy center. In her professional life she facilitates conservative and legally compliant sex ed...2020-10-1936 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDThe 4 Core Fears of ParentingWhy does a person get angry? What is it about a child’s behavior that can cause a parent to lose control? Parents get angry and lose control with their children when they experience stress or anxiety above their levels of tolerance. Typically, when parents experience this level of stress, one of their four core fears—danger, failure, loss of love, and loss of control— has been triggered by their children’s behavior. Often, the end result of this fear is the parent’s extreme emotional response to the situation. Learning to identify and better understanding the impact of these fears in...2020-10-1221 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTED6 Steps to Forgiving Your SpouseSometimes in marriage counseling we encounter couples that overcome their demon dialogues, create a new dance of intimacy, and rewrite the story of their relationship. Yet, just when it appears they will move to a deeper level of connection one partner brings up a seminal incident that they just can’t seem to “let go”. Susan Johnson describes these hard to let go moments as “relationship traumas” and states that many times they include one partner feeling a profound sense of abandonment. It may include an overwhelmed husband isolating in his bedroom just after learning about his wife’s cancer diagnosi...2020-10-0513 min
MARSCASTRev. Vander Hart on Christ's Flight to EgyptToday we wrap up our series on Christ-Centered Preaching from the Faculty with Rev. Mark Vander Hart bringing us a word from Matthew 2:1-15, a message detailing the flight of Christ as a child to Egypt with his parents as a part of his journey to the cross.2020-10-0120 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTED3 Keys to Restoring Connection With Your PartnerFind the Bad Guy
This dance occurs when both partners are stuck using attack as a way to protect ones self from feeling vulnerable, alone, or unsafe. Each partner blames the other for the problem because disconnection has made it unsafe to vulnerably acknowledge ones own responsibility in the problem. John blames the family’s financial issues on Mary’s irresponsible spending habits, while Mary blames John for not working hard enough to provide for the family. The pattern is cyclical in that the more one is blamed the more disconnected and unsafe they feel. The lack of safet...2020-09-2820 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTED7 Ways To Integrate The Teenage BrainDan Siegel (2014) writes about the amazing tumultuous wild wonderful teenage brain describing the radical changes that occur in the brain through the teenage years. He also writes in his book “Brainstorm: the power and purpose of the teenage brain” (2013) about the four qualities present in teenage minds based on the radical changes that occur in the brain. He describes novelty seeking, social engagement, increased emotional intensity, and creative exploration as required ingredients for the maturation of an adolescent from child to adult. He describes an upside and downside to each ingredient.
The Upside and the Downside of the Teen...2020-09-2122 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDDeveloping a Foster Care Community with Kathryn and Adam AdrianOn this episode of The Connected Family Podcast Dr. Mark Vander Ley talks with Kathryn and Adam Adrian, the founders of Connect Child and Family Solutions. Adam and Kathryn are foster parents that have developed a passion for the foster community. After becoming foster parents the couple learned about the number or teams needed to provide excellent care to children, foster families, and biological families. They also discovered that the existing resources and agencies were doing this excellent work, without adequate resources themselves. So, they decided to help build the foster care community by filling the gap between foster care...2020-09-1438 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDThe Five Empathy Skills that Create ConnectionI have been reading Brene Brown’s leadership book entitled “Dare to Lead”. If you are familiar with Brene’s work you know that this book is full of talk about vulnerability, empathy, connection, and relationship. So, since we at Connections Family Counseling are passionate about building a community of connected families it makes sense that we would want to share it with you. “You are going to share a leadership book in hopes of connecting families?”, you ask. Yes, this leadership book outlines in a really understandable way how to create connection using five basic skills of empathy. It is so powerfu...2020-09-0618 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDHow to Help Your Child Develop Emotional IntelligenceWhat is the most important thing you hope to teach your son before he turns 18? Many parents focus on skills like, driving a car, spending money wisely, working hard, or study habits. But, research seems to show that teaching our sons emotional intelligence may be the most important thing we do.
In 2003 researchers at Yale University studied a group of college age students and found that as emotional intelligence goes up so do positive relationships with others. These researchers also found that the ability for a person to manage their own emotions is closely related to positive in...2020-08-3020 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDFive Ways to Help Your Son with AngerValidate his feelings
Anger is a very powerful emotion. Many times anger is expressed on the outside when on the inside he is feeling sadness. Acknowledging your sons anger helps him to feel heard and can actually decrease the intensity of its expression. When you say, “you are really angry about this” it communicates to your son that you understand him therefore he can decrease the expression of the anger because you recognize it.
Listen without judgment
Validating feelings begins by listening and seeking to understand his perspective without judgment. The temptation is to corr...2020-08-2314 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDHow To Build Your Child's Self-EsteemSelf-esteem is a concept that is regularly discussed in our current culture. Many parents fill their child’s life with activities, play dates, and positive affirmations in the hopes of creating greater “self-esteem”. In many cases however, it does not seem to work. The harder we work to build our kids up the lower their self-regard. This post is intended to give you a framework for how to build your child’s self-esteem.
What is Self-esteem?
Self-esteem is made up of a child’s academic and non-academic self-concept, that is, how the child views himself in those two d...2020-08-1715 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDHow Pornography Hurts Your SonI was watching my son’s baseball game the other day and happened to overhear an exchange between two parents and their two sons that compelled me to write this post.
The two boys were joking and laughing with one another through out the game. One of the boys joked with his mother sitting near by and goaded her to ask the other boy why he had been grounded from his smart phone. The second boys father walked up and jokingly gave the reason by saying, “somebody likes the P-O-R-N a little too much”. The father, hi...2020-08-1006 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDHow to Help Your Child Learn to Manage StressOur children live in a culture full of stress. There is pressure to be involved, pressure to be the best, and pressure to fit in. Some claim that the current generation is exposed to more stress than any previous generation.
Psychologists define stress as “the demand made on an organism to adapt, cope, or adjust.”
When we think about stress in this we it is easy to see that since we live in an ever-changing world and culture the ability to adapt at a young age may be more important than ever. 2020-08-0315 min
Rise on Fire Ministries╫ Casting Out Demons, the Mark of the Beast, and more! - Q&A's LIVE [PODCAST]In this live broadcast, we will be answering various questions sent in by listeners, including the topic of casting out demons, the mark of the beast, being a bold witness for the gospel, and more.2020-07-031h 11
Inspirational Sermons - Insights from the Best Preachers in AmericaYou Are An Ambassador With Rev. Mark Vander Tuig [E005]Have you ever considered that wherever you go you bring the Kingdom of God with you? That as a Christian you're in effect a walking, talking embassy? And your home? Kingdom territory! An embassy in a foreign land. So, do you act as an ambassador? Do you take your role as a representative of Christ seriously? When was the last time your shared your faith with someone who needed to hear about Jesus? Rev. Mark Vander Tuig shares his experiences and explains one of the most important roles of a Christian - being an ambassadors for Christ. For resources...2020-06-2623 min
Attachment Theory in Action with Karen Doyle BuckwalterMark Vander Ley: Attachment and Fatherhood - Part 2Karen welcomes Mark Vander Ley, Ph.D, LCPC, to the show for part one of their two part conversation about how attachment theory relates to fatherhood.
Mark Vander Ley Ph.D., LCPC is the owner of Connections Family Counseling, LLC a group counseling practice focused on building resilient kids, strong marriages, and connected families. He is also clinical faculty in Adams State University’s Master of Counseling Program. Mark has been working with children and families for 20 years serving as direct care staff, youth pastor, therapist, and clinical supervisor. He is particularly passionate about fatherhood and the role of fathers in th...2020-06-2332 min
Attachment Theory in ActionMark Vander Ley: Attachment and Fatherhood - Part 2Karen welcomes Mark Vander Ley, Ph.D, LCPC, to the show for part one of their two part conversation about how attachment theory relates to fatherhood.
Mark Vander Ley Ph.D., LCPC is the owner of Connections Family Counseling, LLC a group counseling practice focused on building resilient kids, strong marriages, and connected families. He is also clinical faculty in Adams State University’s Master of Counseling Program. Mark has been working with children and families for 20 years serving as direct care staff, youth pastor, therapist, and clinical supervisor. He is particularly passionate about fatherhood and the role...2020-06-2332 minAttachment Theory in ActionMark Vander Ley: Attachment and Fatherhood - Part 2Karen welcomes Mark Vander Ley, Ph.D, LCPC, to the show for part one of their two part conversation about how attachment theory relates to fatherhood.
Mark Vander Ley Ph.D., LCPC is the owner of Connections Family Counseling, LLC a group counseling practice focused on building resilient kids, strong marriages, and connected families. He is also clinical faculty in Adams State University’s Master of Counseling Program. Mark has been working with children and families for 20 years serving as direct care staff, youth pastor, therapist, and clinical supervisor. He is particularly passionate about fatherhood and the role...2020-06-2332 minAttachment Theory in ActionMark Vander Ley: Attachment And Fatherhood - Part 1Karen welcomes Mark Vander Ley, Ph.D, LCPC, to the show for part one of their two part conversation about how attachment theory relates to fatherhood. Part two of the conversation will be released on Tuesday, June 23rd.
Mark Vander Ley Ph.D., LCPC is the owner of Connections Family Counseling, LLC a group counseling practice focused on building resilient kids, strong marriages, and connected families. He is also clinical faculty in Adams State University’s Master of Counseling Program. Mark has been working with children and families for 20 years serving as direct care staff, youth pastor, ther...2020-06-1629 min
Attachment Theory in Action with Karen Doyle BuckwalterMark Vander Ley: Attachment And Fatherhood - Part 1Karen welcomes Mark Vander Ley, Ph.D, LCPC, to the show for part one of their two part conversation about how attachment theory relates to fatherhood. Part two of the conversation will be released on Tuesday, June 23rd.
Mark Vander Ley Ph.D., LCPC is the owner of Connections Family Counseling, LLC a group counseling practice focused on building resilient kids, strong marriages, and connected families. He is also clinical faculty in Adams State University’s Master of Counseling Program. Mark has been working with children and families for 20 years serving as direct care staff, youth pastor, therapist, and clinical supe...2020-06-1629 minAttachment Theory in ActionMark Vander Ley: Attachment And Fatherhood - Part 1Karen welcomes Mark Vander Ley, Ph.D, LCPC, to the show for part one of their two part conversation about how attachment theory relates to fatherhood. Part two of the conversation will be released on Tuesday, June 23rd.
Mark Vander Ley Ph.D., LCPC is the owner of Connections Family Counseling, LLC a group counseling practice focused on building resilient kids, strong marriages, and connected families. He is also clinical faculty in Adams State University’s Master of Counseling Program. Mark has been working with children and families for 20 years serving as direct care staff, youth pastor, ther...2020-06-1629 min
Coram Deo Reformation ChurchMark 11:12-26 Of Figs and RobbersSermons of the Reformed Christian Faith2020-03-0133 minCoram Deo Reformation ChurchMark 11:1-11 Jesus Enters JerusalemSermons of the Reformed Christian Faith2020-02-2332 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDFatherhood and The Value of Rough and Tumble PlayDr. Mark Vander Ley Discusses Fatherhood, Attachment theory, and the value of rough and tumble play
on this episode Dr. Vander Ley will discuss:
1.Historical and religious motifs of fatherhood
Moral teacher guide
Distant breadwinner
New nurturant father
2. Father as a picture of Gods’ grace
3. Fathers through an attachment lens
Mother-child attachment relationship compared to the Father-child activation relationship
Different but complementary ways of building parent-child attachment
Fathers often spend more time in play than caretaking
4. The role of physical play is...2020-02-2320 minCoram Deo Reformation ChurchMark 10:46-52 The Blind Receive Their SightSermons of the Reformed Christian Faith2020-02-0932 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDParenting a Defiant Teen With Jimmy Myers, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSATDr. Mark Vander Ley and Dr. Jimmy Myers discuss the second edition of Jimmy's book "Toe to Toe With Your Teen: A Guide to Successfully Parenting A Defiant Teen Without Giving Up or Giving In." Mark and Jimmy discuss the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with your teen when setting limits. Jimmy utilizes an acronym and recommends riding the peace TRAIN for relationship building. He tells parents to focus on Time, Reducing Negativity, Acting against stereotype, taking an Interest in the teens world, and that Not every moment is a teachable moment. Jimmy also challenges parents to parent the...2020-01-2639 minCoram Deo Reformation ChurchMark 10:32-45 - The Greatest in God's KingdomSermons of the Reformed Christian Faith2020-01-2634 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDInterpersonal Neurobiology for Parents and Partners with Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, RPT-SDr. Mark Vander Ley and Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, LMSW, RPT-S Discuss the basic concepts of Interpersonal Neurobiology for Parents and Partners. Robyn offers an overview of the important concepts as well as implications in a variety of situations. We are challenged to look beyond behaviors and understand what is happening on the inside of our family members.
Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, LMSW, RPT-S has over 15 years of practice in family and play therapy experience, specializing in complex trauma, attachment, and adoption. Robyn is a therapist, trainer, and consultant who recently relocated to Grand Rapids, MI from Austin, TX. Robyn...2020-01-2042 minCoram Deo Reformation ChurchMark 10:17-31 - Wealth and the Kingdom of GodSermons of the Reformed Christian Faith2020-01-1935 minCoram Deo Reformation ChurchMark 10:17-31 - Great Vs. Greater PossessionsSermons of the Reformed Christian Faith2020-01-1237 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDRaising The Challenging Child with Karen Doyle Buckwalter, MSW, LCSWDr. Mark Vander Ley and Karen Doyle Buckwalter, MSW, LCSW discuss the new book "Raising the Challenging Child". The book harnesses Karen's 25 years of experience serving children with attachment disorders and complex trauma. Mark and Karen discuss the tried and true strategies outlined in the book that will help parents minimize meltdowns, reduce conflict, and increase cooperation.
Karen has more than 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families, the last 25 of which she has been at Chaddock. She has co-authored journal articles and book chapters as well as articles which have appeared in Adoption Today an...2019-12-3042 minCoram Deo Reformation ChurchMark 10:13-16 - Citzen's Of God's Kingdom2019-12-1500 minCoram Deo Reformation ChurchMark 10:1-12 - Marriage God's Way2019-12-0800 minCoram Deo Reformation ChurchMark 9:42-50 - Serious Words From Our Savior2019-12-0100 minCoram Deo Reformation ChurchMark 9:38-41 - Some Walls Must Not Be Built2019-11-2400 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDBeing Dad: Father as a Picture of God's Grace with Dr. Scott KeithDr. Mark Vander Ley speaks with Dr. Scott Keith about his book Being Dad: Father as a Picture of God's Grace. In this episode Dr. Keith explains the connection between the story of the prodigal son and fatherhood. He describes fatherhood as a shadowy representation of God's grace and explains how fathers can point their children to salvation through Christ.
Dr. Scott Keith is the Executive Director of 1517 and adjunct professor of Theology at Concordia University, Irvine. He earned his doctorate from Foundation House Oxford, under the sponsorship of the Graduate Theological Foundation, studying under Dr. James A...2019-05-2647 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDBuilding Connection with Your SpouseDr. Mark Vander Ley and Michelle Robison, MSW, LCSW discuss the topic of "Building Connection with Your Spouse". Listeners will get an introduction to the work of renowned couples therapist Susan Johnson and an introduction to attachment patterns in the marriage relationships. Mark and Michelle discuss the patterns or "dance" that often develops between couples and how to recognize these patterns. They also discuss ways to handle conflict that draws you closer to your spouse as opposed to creating more distance.
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2019-05-2145 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDDomestic Spiritual Abuse: The use of the Bible to Oppress Women with Sarah Elmore, MA, LPCDomestic Spiritual Abuse (DSA) is the use of the Bible, its principles, or institutions to justify the mistreatment of another. Sarah Elmore, MA, LPC shares her personal experience with DSA as well as the lessons she has learned serving as a professional counselor to those who have experienced it. Sarah and Mark discuss how the misinterpretation of Scripture may lead to abuse and Sarah describes how DSA may be perpetuated in certain religious contexts. Sarah explains how difficult it can be to escape the abuse and gives suggestions on how to help those who may be in an abusive sit...2019-05-0647 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDHow to Talk to your Kids about Sex with Michelle Robison, MSW, LCSWDr. Mark Vander Ley and Michelle Robison, MSW, LCSW discuss the importance of talking about sex and sexuality with your children. Mark and Michelle cover the value of talking about sex early and regularly with your children, as well as the drawbacks of avoiding the conversation. The conversation uses personal and professional experience to help parents overcome the sometimes awkward and difficult roadblocks to discussing these difficult topics.
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2019-04-2934 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDWhat to do when your BUTTONS get pushed?Join Dr. Mark Vander Ley and Michelle Robison, MSW, LCSW for a discussion about "what to do when your buttons get pushed. All parents have blown their top, gotten angry, yelled, or lost their cool. Mark and Michelle discuss why this happens, how to avoid it, what to do when it inevitably occurs. They share personal stories of loosing their cool and how they have learned to manage when their buttons are pushed. In this episode you will hear:
1. Why we lose control when our buttons get pushed
2. How to avoid losing control
3. What...2019-04-2233 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDConnecting Through Play with Michelle Robison, MSW, LCSWDr. Mark Vander Ley and Michelle Robison, MSW, LCSW discuss "connecting through play"
Michelle is the executive director of a long term care facility located in Southern California. Michelle has pioneered the use of attachment theory and its associated techniques and approaches in her work with children and elderly adults. Mark and Michelle engage in "adventures in overthinking it" as they discuss how to use play and playfulness to connect with young children, adolescents and spouses. Topics discussed in this episode include
1. Play as a way to "join the world" of your young child.
2...2019-04-1533 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDHow to Protect Your Child From Online Predators: Genevie Strickland Director of Education From the Morgan Nick FoundationJoin Dr. Mark Vander Ley as he Discusses how to protect your child from an online predator with the director of Education from the Morgan Nick Foundation, Genevie Strickland.
On June 9, 1995 Morgan Nick was kidnapped while playing with her friends in Alma, Arkansas. After her abduction Morgan's mother Colleen realized the need for an organization to provide immediate assistance to the families of missing children. Therefore, The Morgan Nick foundation was started in 1996. The Morgan Nick Foundation focuses it's efforts on Intervention, Education, and Legislation. Genevie Strickland is the Director of Education and presented to more than 40,000 indi...2019-04-0845 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDPornography Use Among Teens With Pastor Aaron Baart, Dean of Chapel at Dordt CollegeDr. Mark Vander Ley and Pastor Aaron Baart discuss pornography use among teenagers and college students.
Aaron is the Dean of Chapel at Dordt College where he teaches, writes, preaches, and spends time regularly with students. He is the co-founder and president of One Body One Hope, a community-development and church-planting ministry in Liberia, West Africa, where he visits regularly. In 2014, he co-authored Vivid: Deepening Your Colors with Syd Hielema and today, he speaks regularly at conferences, camps, churches, schools, and special events. He is married to author, Nicole Baart, and has five kids, aged 6-12.
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RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDWhat is the Difference Between Acceptance and Condoning?Dr. Mark Vander Ley and Michelle Robison, MSW, LCSW Discuss the difference between accepting someones behavior, values, thoughts, or feelings as compared to condoning them.
Mark and Michelle discuss:
1. Acceptance does not mean you condone ones actions
2. The importance of maintaining relationship even in periods of rebellion or disagreement.
3. Several stories that illustrate the power of Radical acceptance and it's value for relationships
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RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDOvercoming Eating DisorderJoin Dr. Mark Vander Ley as he interviews Rhonda Van Donge about her story of Overcoming Eating Disorder.
Rhonda is a Christian wife, mother, teacher, and author. In this episode she shares her story of struggling with eating disorder for 17 years. Rhonda is passionate about telling her story because she wants people to know that there is hope. She shares about how her disorder developed, how she recovered, and what family members can do to help.
In this Episode:
1. An overview of eating disorder
2. Rhonda's experience of an eating disor...2019-03-1830 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDCo-Creating Child SuccessIn this Episode Dr. Mark Vander Ley speaks with Dr. Liz Wiggans about how parents can help to Co-create child success.
Liz is a licensed school counselor and a licensed clinical mental health counselor. she has spent that past seven years working with students as all grade levels. Liz is passionate about helping young people develop skills they need to be successful in life, from communication, conflict resolutions and relationship skills to organization, time management and career readiness. She is a mother to two active teenagers and a wife of 16 years.
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RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDCreating Family CultureDr. Mark Vander Ley interviews Pastor Joe Mally regarding "Creating Family Culture". Joe has been working as a staff member in local churches for more than seven years. He is currently a children's ministry pastor in Quincy, Illinois.
Mark and Joe discuss how parents can begin to intentionally create the culture of their family. They start by identifying three myths about creating family culture and then discuss the best strategies to building the culture you desire for your family. Joe says, "don't lose hope", if they have not set the culture they desire for their family to this p...2019-03-0333 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDThe Connected Family Podcast Ep. 008 Attachment Across the Life SpanDr. Mark Vander Ley interviews Michelle Robison, MSW, LCSW regarding Attachment across the lifespan.
Michelle is the executive director of a long term care facility located in Southern California. Michelle has pioneered the use of attachment theory and its associated techniques and approaches in her work with children and elderly adults.
Mark and Michelle discuss lessons she has learned by working with children and adults in residential settings and Michelle shares three points for family's to remember when considering attachment across the lifespan
1. Find support
2. Learn how to listen
3. You...2019-02-2431 min
RESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDThe Connected Family Podcast Ep. 007 Understanding Teen DepressionThe DSM-V defines depression as:
“The presence of sad, empty, or irritable mood, accompanied by somatic, and cognitive changes that significantly affect the individual’s capacity to function”
More specifically the DSM lists the criteria for a Major depressive episode as
5 or more of the following symptoms when they occur during the same 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms is depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure.
Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day
Diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all activities
Significant weight loss o...2019-02-1725 minRESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDThe Connected Family Podcast Ep. 006 The Problem With BoredomThe problem of Boredom
Richard Winter described the problem of boredom in his book “Still Bored in a Culture of Entertainment”. He views it as an issue of over-stimulation rather than under-stimulation. He argued that we live in a culture in which “to be entertained” is the highest value. This desire creates an incessant need for novelty and excitement. The problem, however, is that life is full of routine, mundane, and repetitive tasks that must be accomplished.
Types of Boredom
Winter defines two types of boredom, the first is a temporary boredom that is the result of repetitiv...2019-02-1017 minRESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDThe Connected Family Podcast Ep. 005 The Shifting View of FatherhoodDr. Mark Vander Ley discusses the shifting view of fatherhood in light of changing culture.
More fathers are living apart from their children than ever before, but, fathers are also more and more involved in the lives of their children. Mark explains the research related to this phenomenon and discusses the progression of "father" as "moral teacher or guide" to "new nurturant father"
Mark discusses ways to raise boys to prepare them for this new way of being a father
1. Value their energy and uniqueness
2. Teach and model emotional intelligence
...2019-02-0426 minRESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDThe Connected Family Podcast Ep. 004 Parenting StylesIt seems that nearly every month I hear of a new book or article that touts the latest trends in parenting styles. Most recently I heard about the Lawn mower parent –one that cuts down any challenges in front of their children. There is attachment parenting, the helicopter parent, drill sergeant parent, consultant parent and one book sings “the battle hymn of the ‘tiger mother’”.
Why all this discussion about parenting styles? It seems that we have lots of questions and concerns about if we are doing it right, and what the best way to relate, discipline, and grow our chi...2019-01-2919 minRESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDThe Connected Family Podcast Ep. 003 The Demon Dialogues of MarriageThe demon dialogues emerge when a couple that has lost their sense of connectedness encounters a moment of stress or conflict. When the partners feel disconnected from one another the normal stressors of marriage tend to get sidetracked by one of the three demon dialogues. However, when both partners in the marriage feel safely connected to one another managing the stress of parenting or financial concern can be navigated in a way that creates more connection. The demon dialogues spin out of control leading to more stress, hurt feelings, and increased disconnection.
Marriage Dialogue 1: Find the Bad Guy
...2019-01-2920 minRESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDThe Connected Family Podcast Ep. 002 Video Game AddictionI often talk with parents who are concerned about video game addiction. They tell me about the games their children play online, the amount of time spent, the disagreements, behavior change and struggles of navigating the new frontier of technology.
Video Game Addiction:
Recent studies have raised concerns about the impact that online gaming has on adolescents. Other studies have found links between social media use and adolescent depression. In fact the world health organization (WHO) recently defined “gaming disorder”as an official disorder in the international classification of diseases (ICD-11). Gaming disorder is defined as “a pattern of gami...2019-01-2926 minRESILIENT, STRONG, CONNECTEDThe Connected Family Podcast Ep. 001 IntroductionsHello, I am Dr. Mark Vander Ley welcome to The Connected Family Podcast. This first episode provides you with an introduction to the host and purpose of the podcast. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Quincy, Illinois. I am the owner and founder of Connections Family Counseling, LLC a group counseling practice that helps build resilient kids, strong marriages, and connected families. I am also a counselor educator and teach in a masters level counseling program helping others to become professional counselors. The Connected Family Podcast is intended to extend the work of Connections Family Counseling by sh...2019-01-2918 min
Bob VanDer (Official)FRISKY | Damascus Underground Session for September 2018 | Bob VanDerShow / Damascus Underground Session on Frisky-Radio .
The show will air once a month, Stay Tuned for the all new sound of Damascus Underground Session and more upcoming announcements .
Show Link: https://www.friskyradio.com/show/damascus_underground_session/09-19-2018
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01 Zellega (Original Mix) - Mula - Sol Selectas
02 Nabia (Original Mix) - Be Svendsen - Earthly Delights
03 Blindflight (Peter Makto and Gregory S Remix) - Zagar - ZAGARMUSIC
04 Wondermaker (Arno & Dirisio Remix) - Mark Brainford - Rezongar Music
05 Melodrama (Original Mix) - Anturage Alexey Union - Heinz Music
06 Back Drop (Original Mix) - Tube, Berger Juliet...2018-12-031h 02
Bob VanDer (Official)FRISKY | Damascus Underground Session for November 2017 | Bob VanDerShow / Damascus Underground Session on Frisky-Radio .
The show will air once a month, Stay Tuned for the all new sound of Damascus Underground Session and more upcoming announcements .
Show Link: https://www.friskyradio.com/show/damascus_underground_session/11-17-2017
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01 Dystopia (Original Mix) - Clarian - Multi Culti
02 Our Land (Original Mix) - ABE - Sinners
03 Cure (Original Mix) - Solee - Parquet Recordings
04 Abanico Paipai (Mark Alow, Sebastian Ledher Remix) - Behache - Play Groove Recordings
05 Barbarela (Original Mix) - John Arial - SOSO
06 The Lake (Original Mix) - Martin Eyerer - Bedrock Records
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Face2Face with David PeckMark Vander VennenMark talks to day about shame versus guilt, mental health issues and how we are all wired for relationships. Listen in to hear his thoughts on desperate and difficult issues of our time. Mark tells us why we need to listen more, how we should reflect on despair and why we all need to look beyond ourselves.Biography Mark is our Executive Director. He has been a marriage and family therapist since 1988 and came to Shalem in 2004. He has worked in child welfare (Northumberland Children’s Aid Society) and in children’s mental health (Kinark Child and Fami...2015-10-1600 min