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Sparks Bilingual Stories – Historias BilingüesUp Down Together - verbs + motion + direction words with danceAn illustrated audiobook for kids with verbs and motion and direction words, illustrated by beautiful photos of dancers in motion by the much-loved dance photographer Tom Kramer. A story to inspire action. Let's all get up again, together. a Sparks Creative Stories projectwritten and produced by Sheila Cowleyperformed by Eugenie Bondurantpercussion by Matt Cowleyguitar by Dave Waterman You can find this story in Spanish, Arriba Abajo Juntos, on this Sparks Creative Stories channel.with love and thanks to Paula...
2025-09-0403 minSparks Bilingual Stories – Historias BilingüesArriba Abajo Juntos - verbos y palabras de movimiento con danzaUna historia de audio para niños con palabras de movimiento y dirección, y verbos – ilustrado por fotos maravillosos de danza por querido fotógrafo de danza Tom Kramer. Una historia para inspirar la acción. Levantémonos todos de nuevo.escrito y producido por Sheila Cowleyinterpretado por Fernando Chonquimúsica por Matt Cowley theme music by Dave WatermanPuedes encontrar esta historia en inglés, Up Down Together, en nuestro Sparks Creative Stories canal.con amor y gracias a Paula Kramer y estas a...
2025-09-0403 min
The Trellis PodcastMore Like Him - Week FourWeek Four - Confession & RepentanceThis episode of the Trellis Podcast explores the practice of confession and its role in spiritual formation. Matt Scheuneman shares how Christian counseling and confessional community overlap, emphasizing that confession isn’t only about listing sins but about vulnerability, healing, and being fully known. The conversation highlights the need for safe, trustworthy relationships in the church where believers can bring both sin and struggles into the light, experience freedom from shame, and grow together in Christ.Watch this episode on YoutubeToday's episode ties with the sermon from Au...
2025-09-021h 03
Church PsychologyNavigating through the Layers of Generational Cohorts and Cultural ShiftsAre you ready for a journey through time? Join us, Dr. David Hall and Matt Scheuneman, as we decipher the complex constructs of generational cohorts. We've cracked open history books and analysed social shifts and technological impacts to present a comprehensive view of distinct generational experiences right from the 'greatest generation' to the upcoming Generation Alpha.Did you know the socio-cultural changes, historical events, and technological advancements of an era significantly shape a generation? We've dug into these aspects and more for each generational cohort. We draw insights from psychologist researcher Jean Twenge's enlightening books, IGen, and G...
2023-09-2541 minChurch PsychologyAuthenticity, Transparency, and Vulnerability in RelationshipsEver wondered how to maintain authenticity while setting the appropriate boundaries in your relationships? We have just the discussion for you. I'm Dr. David Hall and with me is Matt Scheuneman. Join us as we discuss the intricate balance between being open, genuine and still keeping boundaries in relationships. We take you through the concept of three concentric circles of openness and how they depend on safety and trust. We also highlight the challenges of being authentic and wisely protecting our vulnerabilities.Fascinatingly, we examine Jesus' circles of openness, providing you with an impactful approach to nurturing...
2023-09-0454 min
Open DoorWhat to Do with Conflict with Ted AnceletJoin Katie and Matt as they welcome their friend Ted Ancelet to a thought-provoking episode centered around the art of peacemaking and conflict resolution. Together, they engage in an insightful conversation that delves into practical strategies and heartfelt insights for handling conflicts with compassion and understanding. Get ready to gain valuable perspectives on fostering harmony and growth in your relationships as they explore the transformative power of embracing conflicts as opportunities to follow Jesus and deepen our understanding of the Gospel.Ted Ancelet is the National Director of Spiritual Empowerment for Bethany Christian Services. Ted has been...
2023-08-3049 min
Open DoorWhat to Do With Conflict with Ted AnceletJoin Katie and Matt as they welcome their friend Ted Ancelet to a thought-provoking episode centered around the art of peacemaking and conflict resolution. Together, they engage in an insightful conversation that delves into practical strategies and heartfelt insights for handling conflicts with compassion and understanding. Get ready to gain valuable perspectives on fostering harmony and growth in your relationships as they explore the transformative power of embracing conflicts as opportunities to follow Jesus and deepen our understanding of the Gospel.Ted Ancelet is the National Director of Spiritual Empowerment for Bethany Christian Services. Ted has been...
2023-08-301h 44Open DoorUnderstanding ConflictTune in as Katie and Matt kick off an engaging "batch" of episodes focused on the intricate theme of conflict. Today, we delve into discussions that unravel the transformative potential of navigating conflicts with grace and wisdom. Get ready to explore how applying timeless principles can profoundly reshape your approach to relational challenges across every phase of life.Matt references the book The Peacemaker by Ken Sandy. Interested in the Biblical Life Counseling Center? Visit our website or contact us. Find more about Matt Scheuneman here or find him on s...
2023-08-2346 minChurch PsychologyWhat is Spiritual Bypass?What really happens when we use spirituality to avoid confronting our unresolved emotional issues? Dr. David Hall and I, Matt Scheuneman, bring you an insightful discussion on spiritual bypass, a phenomenon prevalent in church culture, and its implications in our lives and relationships.John Wellwood's concept of spiritual bypass forms the basis of our conversation as we delve into the complexities of navigating spirituality, mental health, and the delicate balance between spiritual faith and practical action. We're pressing into how scripture can be misused as a spiritual bypass in therapy, the dangers of cherry-picking scripture to fit...
2023-07-2457 minChurch PsychologyExploring the Intersection of Victimhood, Agency, and ControlHow does the tension between victimization and agency play out in our churches and faith communities? Join us, Matt Scheuneman and Dr David Hall, as we unravel this timely and relevant discussion. We dig into the prevalent narratives of trauma, abuse, and bullying, and challenge the mindset of victimization, offering instead a fresh perspective on the concept of agency and its impact on our mental health and faith.Venturing further, we probe the implications of control and how it can seed feelings of depression, anxiety, and fear. Let's journey together through scriptural teachings to understand how God...
2023-07-1238 minOpen DoorWorship as a Way We Live Our Lives w/ Spencer GarlandOn this thought-provoking episode, Katie and Matt engage in an enlightening discussion with Spencer Garland, the pastor of Worship Ministry at Fellowship Church. The focus of their conversation is the idea of worship being a daily lifestyle, rather than just limited to Sunday services. They delve into the concept of abiding with Jesus throughout the week and how it can transform our relationships and responses to all seasons of life.Spencer Garland is the Pastor of Worship Ministry at Fellowship Church in Knoxville, TN. Connect with him on Instagram.This is the...
2023-04-0553 minOpen DoorWorship Through the Arts w/ Andrew Bingham and Emily McCoyJoin hosts Matt and Katie on "The Open Door" podcast, as they welcome Worship Pastors Andrew Bingham and Emily McCoy for an inspiring conversation on the theme of "Worship through the Arts." In this episode, they explore the meaning of corporate worship, share their unique perspectives on leading worship, and delve into the powerful role that emotions can play in the worship experience. Emily McCoy who is the Pastor of Musical Worship at Fellowship Church. Emily discusses her journey in leading worship in a church and as an artist writing songs and recording.
2023-03-2950 minOpen DoorWorship as a New ResponseIn this episode of Open Door, Matt and Katie from the Biblical Life Counseling Center dive into the topic of worship. They explore the meaning of worship, its importance in our daily lives, and how we can make worship a more intentional and authentic practice. Join them as they share personal experiences and insights into the power of worship and how it can transform us more into the image of Christ. Matt references our past episode Disappointment in Marriage. Interested in the Biblical Life Counseling Center? Visit our website or contact us. ...
2023-03-2239 min
CollegeLife PodcastJesus & Sexuality (with Matt Scheuneman)In this episode, we sit down with Counselor Matt Scheuneman to have a conversation about the topic of sexuality. Matt will shed some light on the culture's view of identity and sexuality, seek to help us understand a biblical view of sexuality & sex, along with encourage listeners in how to navigate this oftentimes difficult topic. TGC Panel Conversation Matt talked about is here.
2022-10-121h 12Open DoorDisappointment in the Church w/ Rick DunnWe're wrapping up our series discussing disappointment with the church with Pastor Rick Dunn. What are we supposed to do with community, with the bride of Christ, with the church itself when it is the place where we've faced disappointment and even hurt? Rick, Matt and Katie meditate on this question and more. Rick Dunn is the lead pastor of Fellowship Church in Knoxville, TN. Follow him on twitter. Matt and Katie were on Rick’s podcast, Life Reframed recently in an episode called Weariness in Friendships.Che...
2022-10-1252 minOpen DoorDisappointment in Family w/ Tara HavelyYou can choose your friends, you can't choose your family right? Yet family is often our first experience of community so it would hold true that this is a place where we can and will experience disappointment. So what do we do next? Today we're joined by our dear friend Tara to discuss this and more. Tara Havely is a Pastor Associate in Biblical Life Counseling at Fellowship Church in Knoxville, TN.Check out our first episode in our disappointment episode here.Our second episode in the...
2022-10-0547 minOpen DoorDisappointment in Marriage w/ Jarrod JusticeWhat happens when the person closest to us fails us? What happens when they do something that hurts, bothers, annoys or crushes us? How do we move towards each other and to God in those moments? Today we're joined again by Jarrod Justice to discuss these questions and more. Jarrod Justice is a licensed marital and family therapist with Haven Counseling Center in Knoxville, TN. He's been on the show for episodes on Maleness (part 1 and part 2). Check out our first episode in our disappointment episode here. Ja...
2022-09-2848 minOpen DoorThe Pain of DisappointmentIt shouldn't be this way; in all stages of life we are met with experiences of disappointment and more often than not, it's from our closest relationships. Today Matt and Katie want to help us see while disappointment is inevitable, in Christ it becomes a gift which, handled well, can lead us deeper into the heart of the Savior. Matt references Romans 7-8.Matt references the show Dopesick.Matt references Hebrews 4.Matt references Jesus in the Garden which can b...
2022-09-2145 minOpen DoorGrief - A Conversation with Lauren MorganToday we're joined by Lauren Morgan who shares her journey with grief in losing a baby and how she has learned to share that journey with others going through similar circumstances. This is the third episode in our series on Grief: Episode 1 - An Introduction to GriefEpisode 2 - A Conversation with R.D. McClenagan Today our guest is Lauren Morgan. Lauren among many things, hosts our sister podcast, Life Reframed and runs a non-profit, Project Gabriel which supports families who have end...
2022-06-0848 minOpen DoorGrief - A Conversation with R.D. McClenaganWhat do we do with the rawness from grief? What if we're angry at God? And what are we to say to people who are in the midst of grief? These are three topics that came up in this deeply resonant conversation we had about grief with R.D.R.D. McClenagan is the Pastor of Adult Ministries and Teaching at Fellowship Church in Knoxville, TN. You can follow him on twitter. R.D. also writes on his blog.Here’s the first episode from our Grief series. RD references Pra...
2022-06-0157 minOpen DoorIntroduction to GriefGrief. We all know it. But knowing that doesn't make it any easier. Today, Matt and Katie discuss what grief is and the good role that God has given it in our lives. Matt and Katie reference Psalm 62:8Matt and Katie reference Hannah’s story in 1 Samuel. Matt references A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis Katie references Prayer in the Night by Tish Harrison Warren. Matt references an article on lament by NT Wright.
2022-05-2537 minOpen DoorHot Emotions - ShameShame is a much-discussed in our culture but what is it actually? Where might it be short-circuiting our lives? And how can shame even be seen as a gift? All of those questions and more as Matt Scheuneman and Katie Neely welcome Kevin Huggins and Brent Crenshaw on the Open Door. Here’s the first two episodes from this batch Intro to Hot Emotions Hot Emotions: Anger Kevin Huggins and Brent Crenshaw are both part of the Biblical Life Counseling Center at Fellowship Church in Knoxvi...
2022-03-0248 minOpen DoorHot Emotions - AngerToday, Matt and Katie are joined by Kevin Huggins and Rebekah Wilson from the Biblical Life Counseling Center at Fellowship Church as they discuss the "white, hot emotion" anger. Matt references our first batch on anxiety and depression: Episode 1 - Understanding Anxiety Episode 2 - Walking Through Anxiety Epsiode 3 - What is Depression? Episode 4 - Walking Through Depression Find more about Matt Scheuneman here or find him on social media.
2022-02-2344 minOpen DoorIntroduction to Hot EmotionsSome emotions have the ability to take over; we can't think straight when we're feeling them so intensely. We call these "hot emotions" and we are joined by Kevin Huggins in this introductory episode to our new series all about two hot emotions: anger and shame. Kevin Huggins served as Pastor of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction at Fellowship ChurchMatt references our first batch on anxiety and depression: Episode 1 - Understanding Anxiety Episode 2 - Walking Through Anxiety Epsiode 3 - What...
2022-02-1639 minOpen DoorThe Gifts of Maleness - Part 2Jarrod references Philippians 1:6 Jarrod references Proverbs 27:17 For men struggling with pornography looking for group therapy, Jarrod leads a men’s group called Real Connections.Find more about JC Neely here and find him on social media. Find more about Jarrod Justice here. You can also contact him here. Find more about Matt Scheuneman here or find him on social media. Find more about Katie Neely here or find her on social...
2021-09-0151 minOpen DoorThe Gifts of Maleness - Part 1Katie and Matt are discussing the gifts embodied in maleness with JC Neely (Katie’s husband) and Jarrod Justice. JC is an associate lead pastor at Fellowship Church and Jarrod Justice is a licensed marital and family therapist with Haven Counseling Center in Knoxville, TN.Jarrod references the works of John Eldredge.Matt references the trailer for the film Dune. Jarrod references this Volkswagen ad. The films The Bourne Identity and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the...
2021-09-0150 minOpen DoorThe Gifts of Femaleness - Part 2Katie and Matt are joined by Sarah Pattison and Makayla McCartney to continue their discussion on what it means to be made in the image of God as a female and being open, inviting and nourishing. Katie references Fully Alive by Larry Crabb as being a big influence on her for this conversation. Sarah references Isaiah 48:12The group references John 15:5Makayla references You Are What You Love by James K.A. Smith Makayla references Hebrews 4:12
2021-09-0149 minOpen DoorThe Gifts of Femaleness - Part 1Katie and Matt are joined by Sarah Pattison and Makayla McCartney to discuss what it means to be made in the image of God as a female and being open, inviting and nourishing. Katie references Fully Alive by Larry Crabb as being a big influence on her for this conversation. Find more about Makayla McCartney here and find her on social media. Find more about Sarah Pattison here as well as her stationary store The Happy Envelope and find her on social media
2021-09-0152 minOpen DoorParenting: Young AdultsKevin quotes a verse in Ephesians and a verse in Matthew. Karen references Genesis 1:28, Ezra 10, Judges 2, and 1 Corinthians 7:17. Katie brings up Colossians 3. Find more about Kevin Huggins here. Find more about Karen Moore here or find her on social media. Find more about Matt Scheuneman here or find him on social media. Find more about Katie Neely here or find her on social media.
2021-05-2651 minOpen DoorParenting: AdolescentsBlair brings up 2 Timothy 1:7. For more information on parenting an adolescent, check out this article or this article from The Gospel Coalition. Find more about Kevin Huggins here. Find more about Blair Benefield here or find him on social media. Find more about Matt Scheuneman here or find him on social media. Find more about Katie Neely here or find her on social media.
2021-05-2639 minOpen DoorParenting: Young ChildrenKristi references 1 Corinthians 13. Katie mentions a sermon series and book by Andy Stanley called Choosing To Cheat. She also mentions the importance of counseling. Find more about Kevin Huggins here. Find more about Kristi Landis here or find her on social media. Find more about Matt Scheuneman here or find him on social media. Find more about Katie Neely here or find her on social media.
2021-05-2641 min
Open DoorThe Thanksgiving Table and ConflictAfter an introduction of Katie Neely, Tara Havely, and Kevin Huggins by Matt Scheuneman, the four jump into talking about relationships with others around the holidays. Kevin expresses that conflict in a family is not necessarily bad, it's just part of the relationship. He goes so far to say that conflict can show you're doing something right, not something wrong; it shows that the relationship matters to you, or you wouldn't speak up. He brings up James 4. Tara responds to Kevin's words by sharing some tools to help you deal with co...
2020-11-1833 min
Open DoorGrieving and the 'Most Wonderful Time of the Year'After Katie Neely introduces Matt Scheuneman, Tara Havely, and Kevin Huggins, the four jump right in to talking about grief. Kevin starts by explaining that grief is a signal emotion, and everyone experiences it differently. He talks specifically about the loss parents and divorced couples can feel. Matt and Katie talk about how you can feel multiple things at once, like sadness and happiness. Kevin and Matt transition to discussing miscarriages, and the grief that accompanies that. Matt mentions Lauren Morgan on Fellowship staff and Project Gabriel.
2020-11-1841 min