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The Unbridled Life PodcastEp 91: Meeting with the Father through Journaling with John LoppnowThis week on The Unbridled Life, Marc welcomes special guest John Loppnow—psychotherapist, founder of Loppnow Relationship Center, and author of Joyful Journey: Listening to Immanuel. Together, they dive into a transformative conversation on a unique journaling technique that invites you to meet with the Father in a deeply personal and healing way.Whether you’ve kept a journal for years or never picked up a pen, this episode will open your heart to a powerful, intimate practice of hearing from God, experiencing His love, and walking in greater emotional and spiritual freedom. Don’t miss this life-giving conversation about...2025-05-2130 minThe Unbridled Life PodcastEp 90: Immanuel Journaling with John and Sungshim LoppnowWe’re joined by the brilliant duo John Loppnow—psychotherapist, author, and founder of Loppnow Relationship Center—and his wife, Sungshim Loppnow, also a psychotherapist, coauthor, and Marriage & Family Therapist. Together, they explore the transformative practice of Immanuel Journaling from their book, Joyful Journey-Listening To Immanuel as a pathway to emotional healing, deeper connection, and divine presence.In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, Marc and Sungshim read personal entries from their own journals, offering a vulnerable and real-time glimpse into how this tool has shaped their inner lives and relationships.This episode challenges the idea that h...2025-05-1433 min
Presence And PracticeMark Scandrette - IJ, Learning Labs and puttings things into practiceIn this episode of the Presence in Practice podcast, I speak with Mark Scandrette, an author and spiritual leader focused on applying Jesus' teachings in everyday life. We discuss his book "Practicing the Way of Jesus" and his work with Reimagine to promote community-based learning. Mark shares insights on authentic relationships within faith communities, the importance of sustained learning, and actionable spiritual practices.We explore Immanuel journaling as a transformative tool for deeper engagement with God and discuss how personal and communal spiritual growth can intertwine. Mark also highlights the role of family in shaping spiritual formation...2024-08-2450 min
The Place Therapists GrowTherapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 13: John and Sungshim LoppnowIn this week's episode of Therapists Growing Therapists, Monica sits down with Sungshim and John Loppnow, authors of Joyful Journey.
As Marriage & Family Therapists, they specialize in integrating spirituality and brain science to help individuals and couples heal and grow. They discuss their unique approach, which combines nervous system awareness, somatic intelligence, and parts work to foster strength, hope, and peace in relationships. Learn how they empower clients with skills that connect faith and mental health. Don't miss this insightful conversation!
For more information, visit their websites at Loppnow...2024-07-2955 min
Stories from the Revolution#107. John Loppnow (California)John and his wife, Sungshim, are marriage and family therapists. In addition, they also lead Practice and Presence, a ministry that helps people learn Immanuel Journaling.
John and Sungshim, along with Jim Wilder and Anna Kang, wrote Joyful Journey: Listening to Immanuel.. This is one of the books that LK10 recommends for learning how to have a two way conversational relationship with Jesus.
In this episode, John shares how his life and ministry have benefitted from LK10 training.
Loppnow Relationship Center [Therapy, Coaching + Training] https://www.loppnowrelationshipcenter.com/training
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On The TrailThe Eleventh SignPassover. It stands apart not just as the final sign in Yahweh’s confrontation with His people’s oppressors but also as a theologically significant climactic event that we continue to celebrate today. With this event, the people of Israel prepare to embark on the start of their freedom journey. This is a journey from a slavery identity to a freedom identity. In this episode, we talk about everything from Mephibosheth and grace to Communion and Jesus’ work on the Cross to Immanuel prayer journaling.What do all these things h...2024-02-1918 minPresence And Practice#3 Immanuel Journaling (IJ) - Thought Rhyming0:00:10 Introduction to Interactive Gratitude and Manual Journaling0:01:35 Embracing God's Loving Presence0:01:50 Interactive Gratitude and Thought Rhyming Introduction0:03:23 Living as God's Poetry and Rhyming His Thoughts0:05:36 The Example of Exodus 3 and God's Heart Towards His People0:07:47 God's Promise: Land of Milk and Honey0:08:39 The God who knows our suffering and can deliver us0:15:06 The importance of gratitude and interaction with God in good times0:19:09 A Healing Moment of Connection0:20:13 Encouragement to Share and Test Out with God0:21:40 Cultivating Small Moments with GodIn this episode...2024-02-1423 minPresence And Practice#2 Immanuel Journaling (IJ) - Interactive Gratitude (IG)Discover the power of interactive gratitude to strengthen our relationship with God and find comfort in challenging times. Join us as we explore its transformative benefits.Chapters0:00:13 The Importance of Gratitude in Relationships0:01:38 Strengthening Relationships Through Frequency and Quality of Interaction0:03:58 The Brain's Negativity Bias and the Need for Positive Interaction0:05:06 Interactive Gratitude as a Way to Build Relational Connection with God0:06:07 Pausing to Notice and Receive God's Response in Gratitude0:08:43 Building Positive Interactions with God for Hard Times0:09:44 Example of Interactive Gratitude: Gratefulness and Relief0:11:57 A...2024-02-0616 minPresence And Practice#1 Immanuel Journaling - History, Big Picture + DevelopmentChapters0:00:11 Introduction to Immanuel Journaling and its Development0:02:08 Desire to help people interact with God therapeutically0:04:59 Introduction to IJ journaling and its differences from other practices0:08:09 The relational and interactive nature of IJ journaling0:08:57 The impact and benefits of practicing IJ journaling0:15:19 Feeling stuck and immobilized in life0:15:58 Experiencing the beauty and power of feeling unstuckIn this part of the conversation, we explore the origins of Immanuel Journaling and its unique approach to engaging with God. Sangshim noticed that people were more comfortable opening up to...2024-01-2516 min
Husband MaterialExperience Healing Through The Immanuel Approach (with Cathy Little and Melinda Wilson)What is the Immanuel Approach? How can it help Christian men outgrow porn? Cathy Little and Melinda Wilson unpack this amazing way to change your brain and heal your heart through connecting with Jesus experientially. You'll also hear a refreshing reminder of how Jesus relates to you with unconditional love, even in your deepest shame.Cathy Little and Melinda Wilson are the founders of Face To Face Ministries. They are passionate heart healers who have dedicated their lives to activating and equipping men and women with tools backed by brain science to accelerate personal breakthroughs through connecting...2023-11-2748 minPresence And PracticeKutter Callaway - "Be Afraid" Podcast ConversationKutter Callaway - "Be Afraid" Podcast ConversationKutter is a Professor of Theology + Culture at Fuller SeminaryBe Afraid PodcastThis podcast isn’t about how to avoid fear, how to leverage it, or even whether or not it’s okay to be afraid. This podcast is an exercise in learning how to fear rightly. It’s an exploration of fear, faith, and stories that scare the daylights out of us.https://www.kuttercallaway.com/podcastThis was a fun conver...2023-11-1043 minPresence And PracticePeter Saddington - Love God, build successful businesses, adoption and autismPeter Saddington is a wonderful human being seeking to love God and empower people to live fully alive.What does it mean to love God as a man and husband?How has adoption impacted Peter?Interesting learning about how Peter discovered he has "high-functioning Autism"How Peter's education helps inform his life (Masters in Education, counseling and World Views). Very interesting stories here.About- Multiple Startup Founder - 1 acquisition, 3 early equity buy outs- GP of a $2.5M Bitcoin Mining fund ('14/'15), $10M...2023-10-3057 minPresence And PracticeScot McKnight + Laura Barringer talk about PIVOT - book on toxic v. good cultureScot McKnight + Laura Barringer talk about PIVOT - book on toxic v. TOV (good) cultureIn this enlightening episode, we sit down with the esteemed Dr. Scot McKnight to delve into the themes and insights from his latest work, "PIVOT." Co-authored with Laura Barringer, the book serves as a practical guide for nurturing a culture within churches and organizations that both resists abuse and fosters goodness. Our discussion navigates the pivotal practices, priorities, and gospel-centered qualities essential for cultivating what McKnight terms a "Tov Culture" - a milieu that champions goodness and opposes...2023-10-2550 min
Original GloryHearing God - A Conversation about Hearing God’s Voice Part 2This week on the OG Original Glory Podcast, Jon and kD continue with part 2 of a 2 part series around hearing the voice of God. We begin this episode moving into the category of walking in step with the Spirit. We take an in-depth look at what it looks like to “walk by the Spirit” (Gal 5:16). Our stories and discussion also contrast walking according to the Spirit vs. walking according to the flesh. You will see a live example of how the Spirit vs. the flesh is in operation in the podcast. As we get a clearer picture of what life...2023-09-2545 minPresence And PracticeJeff McCord - Enneagram Courage and Spiritual GrowthHere is some info about Jeff from his website.Hi, I'm Jeff McCord.My passion is the see the whole gospel of Jesus Christ impact the whole person. Soon after my conversion in 1996, the Lord laid a deep burden upon my heart to give my life over for the sake of serving His people. My story is one of redemption, of service, and of profound joy.Beth and I have been married since 1995. We have two children, Nathan and Libby. We currently live in Franklin, TN, continuing to...2023-03-0354 minPresence And PracticeSungshim Loppnow Creator of IJ on Soul ShepherdingSungshim serves with Soul Shepherding as a Spiritual Director and Coach. She is also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in private practice and as a church consultant. For over a decade she was a pastor’s wife at a Korean American megachurch. She has an M.S. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary and has received ministry coaching from Dr.’s Bill and Kristi Gaultiere. Sungshim’s ministry comes out of her own story of working through emotional deficits from childhood and the challenges of being...2023-01-2630 minPresence And PracticeImmanuel Journaling as a man - John Loppnow on Soul Shepherding“I’m fine,” we say. Men especially do this to be “strong” — much to the disappointment of family and friends (especially women!) who want more connection. Burying emotions is actually a weakness that disrupts life and ministry. Bill Gaultiere and John Loppnow, fellow pastors and counselors, share how they connect with their emotions and with God. John introduces “Immanuel Journaling” as a tool for self-awareness and prayer.https://www.soulshepherding.org/2023-01-2424 minPresence And Practice030 Dr. Marcus Warner - Deeper WalkHAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE YOU’RE DOING ALL THE RIGHT THINGS—YET GOD STILL FEELS DISTANT?A RELATIONSHIP BUILT ON LOVE AND TRUST IS ESSENTIAL TO A DEEPER WALK. BUT HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN?Book author, Marcus Warner, examines how heavily left-brained models of discipleship often miss our hearts. To know God is to experience Him. When a joy bond is formed with God, then study, discipline, and ministry can enhance our attachment.Dr. Warner provides a model for whole-brained, heart-focused discipleship based on the gospel’s four e...2023-01-2446 min
The Innkeepers by Sanctuary InnHealing for Adult TCKsMinna Kayser shares with us about how God is using MK Ministries to bring healing and wholeness to adult TCKs.
ABOUT MINNA KAYSER:
Minna was born multi-cultural! Her father was German, her mother an American, and Minna was born and raised in Ethiopia. Having survived intense childhood trauma, she pursued a degree in psychology, but it wasn’t until she met Karen that her healing journey progressed. A portion of her testimony is recorded in her book Diamond Fractal. Today she has a passion for walking with people in their journey toward freedom using inner heal...2022-12-0943 min
Faithwalking EnglishConversations About Prayer – Community
This week Marcos Leon and a group of Faithwalkers finished a series of conversations about prayer. Today the topic centered on community. The group is following the book: Joyful Journey: Listening to Immanuel by E James Wilder, Anna Kang, John Loppnow, Sungshim Loppnow. This conversation was originally recorded in September of 2022.
2022-09-2636 minFaithwalking EnglishConversations About Prayer – Attunement With God
This week Marcos Leon and a group of Faithwalkers continue a series of conversations about prayer. Today the topic centered on attunement with God. The group is following the book: Joyful Journey: Listening to Immanuel by E James Wilder, Anna Kang, John Loppnow, Sungshim Loppnow. This conversation was originally recorded in September of 2022.
2022-09-1238 minFaithwalking EnglishConversations About Prayer – A Matter of Connection
This week Marcos Leon and a group of Faithwalkers continue a series of conversations about prayer. Today the topic centered on connection. The group is following the book: Joyful Journey: Listening to Immanuel by E James Wilder, Anna Kang, John Loppnow, Sungshim Loppnow. This conversation was originally recorded in August of 2022.
2022-08-2232 minFaithwalking EnglishConversations About Prayer – Gratitude
This week Marcos Leon and a group of Faithwalkers continue a series of conversations about prayer. Today the topic centered on gratitude. The group is following the book: Joyful Journey: Listening to Immanuel by E James Wilder, Anna Kang, John Loppnow, Sungshim Loppnow. This conversation was originally recorded in August of 2022.
2022-08-0843 minFaithwalking EnglishConversations About Prayer – Intimacy With God
This week Marcos Leon and a group of Faithwalkers continue a series of conversations about prayer. Today the topic centered on intimacy with God. The group is following the book: Joyful Journey: Listening to Immanuel by E James Wilder, Anna Kang, John Loppnow, Sungshim Loppnow. This conversation was originally recorded in July of 2022.
2022-07-2539 minFaithwalking EnglishConversations About Prayer – Introduction to Immanuel Journaling
This week Marcos Leon and a group of Faithwalkers continue a series of conversations about prayer. Today the topic centered on introducing Immanuel Journaling. The group is following the book: Joyful Journey: Listening to Immanuel by E James Wilder, Anna Kang, John Loppnow, Sungshim Loppnow. This conversation was originally recorded in July of 2022.
2022-07-1145 minFaithwalking EnglishConversations About Prayer – Meet the Meditations’ Participants
This week Marcos Leon and a group of Faithwalkers initiated a series of conversations about prayer. In the coming episodes the group will discuss learning from the book Joyful Journey: Listening to Immanuel by E James Wilder, Anna Kang, John Loppnow, Sungshim Loppnow. This conversation was originally recorded in June of 2022.
2022-06-2735 minPresence And PracticeDr. Lou Cozolino - Shame Spirituality Trauma + Attachment Based TeachingIntroDr. Lou Cozolino practices psychotherapy and consulting psychology in Beverly Hills, California. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA and an M.T.S. from Harvard University. He has been a professor at Pepperdine since 1986 and lectures worldwide on psychotherapy, neuroscience, trauma, and attachment. https://www.drloucozolino.com/ Some of Dr. Cozolino's books are: Why Therapy Works, The Making of a Therapist and the Development of a TherapistSocial Neuroscience of Education and Attachment-Based Teaching...2022-06-2659 minPresence And PracticePerry Marshall - 80/20 Rule + Memos From The Head OfficePerry Marshall - Memos From The Head Office 028 I had an amazing time dialoguing with Perry. I think you'll find our conversation enlightening and fun. And, I know you'll walk away with some tangible tools.This book delivers detailed verifiable stories of real entrepreneurs who found that listening to the Head Office goes beyond a sharp mind or brilliant strategy. In these pages, you’ll discover a superior resource for critical decisions.You can read 3 Free chapters herehttps://www.perrymarshall.com/memos/Book from Amaz...2022-05-131h 08