Shows
Wedgwood's Coffee Break ConversationRewriting the Stories We Tell Ourselves w/ LeRae Kuperus & Maranda JohnsonSend us a textIn this episode of Wedgwood’s Coffee Break Conversation, host Hillary sits down with LeRae Kuperus, Director of Spiritual Formation, and Maranda Johnson, Aftercare Supervisor, to explore how kids and adults can begin the hard but healing work of unlearning false beliefs about themselves.Together, they discuss how safe environments, consistent relationships, and faith-filled guidance help replace harmful narratives with truth, confidence, and belonging. This encouraging conversation offers wisdom and hope for anyone seeking healing, growth, and a renewed sense of identity.LINKS & INFO:For mo...
2025-11-0532 min
Wedgwood's Coffee Break ConversationFaith and Mental Health: Finding Balance in Life’s Challenges w/ LeRae KuperusSend us a textHillary sits down with LeRae, the Director of Spiritual Formation, to explore the connection between faith and mental health. LeRae shares insights on how spiritual health can enhance mental well-being and offers practical advice for balancing faith with mental health challenges. Together, they discuss how spirituality can help find meaning in both joyful and difficult seasons, the importance of compassion, and how to navigate challenging conversations during stressful times like holidays and elections. Tune in for an enriching conversation that blends faith, emotional intelligence, and self-care strategies.For...
2024-10-1630 min
Wedgwood's Coffee Break ConversationFinding Purpose w/ Pastor LeRae KuperusSend us a text“What is my purpose?”It’s a question we all ask. For many the kids in Wedgwood’s residential care, it is a question that no one has explored with them. Pastor LeRae Kuperus, Chief Officer of Mission Integration and Director of Spiritual Formation, shares her experience with helping clients at Wedgwood navigate soul-searching questions and mental health. Listen as LeRae talks about faith, chaplaincy, and the power of investing in a child’s spiritual well-being.“They want to learn who they are. They want to...
2021-07-2112 min