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Breaking Bread PodcastOne Tip for Human GrowthWe all have room for growth. Yet sometimes our progress gets stalled, and we get discouraged. This discouragement might be because we are measuring the wrong thing. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. helps correct this mistake and teaches us to measure from the bottom-up. Show notes: Measuring human growth can be tricky. We often evaluate our progress by measuring from one of three perspectives: From top-down: This happens when we measure the gap between who we are and who we want to ideally be. For lofty goals, this measurem...
2026-01-0530 minBreaking Bread PodcastBeyond Symptom ReductionNothing motivates treatment quite like pain. We want it to stop. Too often, when the pain has past, we are not motivated to continue the important work of personal growth that lies beneath the pain. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr explains the hope that lies beyond symptom reduction. Show notes: Symptom reduction is only half of the journey to health. There are four questions that point to the important second half of the journey...a journey worth finishing. Is my predominant outlook on life joy? Are...
2025-09-2926 minBreaking Bread PodcastMental Health and the Church: The AC Story ACCFS is a mental health service that supports the Apostolic Christian Church. This unique connection between church and mental health agency has a storied history. To tell it, Ron Messner and Ted Witzig Jr are interviewed by Matt Kaufmann on this episode of Breaking Bread. Show notes: Caring for people spiritually has given way to the need to care for them mentally. This led to the following statement of belief and consequently, the carrying out of counseling services at ACCFS. Based on scripture and extensive experience, we are complex beings with thre...
2025-08-1838 min
La Vaca en el TejadoEl Jack Destripador Chino: 11 VíctimasDescripción:En este episodio de La Vaca en el Tejado, exploramos el aterrador caso de Gao Chengyong, apodado por la prensa como El Jack Destripador Chino. Un asesino meticuloso y despiadado que sembró el miedo en China. Durante 14 años logró esquivar a las autoridades mientras asesinaba brutalmente a mujeres inocentes. Su frialdad paralizó comunidades enteras. ¿Qué motivó a este hombre aparentemente común? ¿Cuál era su patrón? ¿Y cómo lograron atraparlo? Un caso real de obsesión, sangre y horror que demuestra que el monstruo a veces vi...
2025-07-291h 00Breaking Bread PodcastThe Story of Mental Health May is Mental Health Awareness month. Like most matters that get highlighted with a month's recognition, there is a story to be told. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ron Messner and Ted Witzig Jr. join to tell the story. A story that has loving as Jesus loves at its center. The story of mental health can be told from two perspectives: a societal understanding of mental health and the care that comes from that understanding.
2025-05-2638 minBreaking Bread PodcastAre We Too Fragile in Life?There is a lot of offense these days. Probably not more offending than normal as people have acted badly for a long time. But it seems people are quicker to call foul when they are hurt by others. "Trauma", "emotional hurt", "abuse", "bullying" are household terms and sometimes we drop them when the opportunity is right. Have we become connoisseurs of the offenses against us? In this episode of Breaking Bread, Brian Sutter and Ted Witzig Jr give us some important tips on living in a world of offense. "Trauma", "hurt", "abuse", and "bullying" are too real to get...
2025-04-1427 min
Around the TableA compassionate and biblical response to LGBTQ issuesGuests:Lynn Fiechter, Trent Meiss, Ted Witzig, Jr.Show notes:Importance of and definition of terms.We are seeking to keep from yielding to societal pressures.Consider our purpose and vision.Need to embrace biblical truth and show compassion to others (both are needed and biblical).Is our church position changing? Recap of unchangeable truth.Sin is wrong, regardless of what it is (Jesus died on the cross for our sin).What has changed? Societal views of sin; sin is more front and center in the world.We elders are required...
2025-03-1026 minBreaking Bread PodcastSix Keys to Better Brain HealthJust as there are aspects of our physical health we can improve, there are ways we can improve our brain health. Many of these are quite simple and attainable. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. proposes six ways we achieve better brain health. Show notes: Six keys to better brain health: Physical Exercise: 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. Muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days each week. Food & Nutrition: Mediterranean and MIND diets are brain...
2025-02-0338 min
Get to know OCDWhen Faith Feels Like Fear: Religious OCD Explained | Get to know OCD Ep 29Scrupulosity, or religious OCD, twists faith into fear, trapping individuals in relentless cycles of guilt, shame, and self-doubt. Intrusive thoughts like “am I a sinner?” or “did I commit an unforgivable act?” fuel compulsions — endless prayers, confessions, or mental checks — that only tighten OCD’s grip.In this episode, Dr. Ted Witzig — a psychologist and ordained minister — joins us to unpack this complex and often misunderstood OCD subtype. Through his unique blend of clinical expertise and spiritual insight, Dr. Witzig offers compassion, clarity, and practical guidance to help untangle faith from fear and reclaim a life of peace.St...
2024-12-0553 minAround the TablePreventing leadership burnout (2 of 2)Guests:Jeff Grimm, Peggy Jackson, Ted Steffen, Michelle Strahm, Ted Witzig, Jr.Show Notes:How can our congregations help support and protect church leadership?Get to know your elder/ordained deacon couple; get to know their needs.Remember your leader's children at home when travelling for church business.Offer to sit with children in church.Give grace to leader's children like you would your own.Find out what needs to be done around their home; offer your skills.Gifts/acts of kindness are helpful, whether it is help with a vacation or thoughtful gifts...
2024-09-2021 minAround the TablePreventing leadership burnout (1 of 2)Guests:Jeff Grimm, Peggy Jackson, Ted Steffen, Michelle Strahm, Ted Witzig, Jr.Show notes:Tools - Wellness assessment to examine how we are doing; email goes out quarterly to look at various areas; coach newly ordained couples; promote mentoring within elder body; facilitate elder/wife meeting at a conference once a year.What is 360 Wellness? Approved ad hoc committee to help church leadership, establish healthy practices, and avoid leadership risks.Committee initially looked at preventing bad things; began looking at areas of growth needed for successful leadership.Areas of...
2024-09-0918 min
Literatur Radio HörbahnSchöne Bücher 5/10 - "Trauzeugen küsst man nicht" von Annabelle Costa "Trauzeugen küsst man nicht" von Annabelle Costa
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„Trauzeugen küsst man nicht“ – Jeannette Bauroth (Verlegerin) spricht mit Heike Stepprath
Das Gespräch enthält einen von Heike Stepprath gelesenen Auszug aus Annabelle Costas Roman, übersetzt von Stefanie Kersten.
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Der fünfte Beitrag zu dieser Reihe, die jeweils am dritten Sonntag im Monat veröffentlicht wird, stellt „Trauzeugen küsst man nicht“ von Annabelle Costa vor. In dem belletristischen Roman geht um Kirby, die während der Vorbereitunge...
2024-06-1634 min
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Luisa hat einen melodischen Tag. Wir haben beide Bock auf einen Spieleabend mit Elton John und Eminem. Da würde es garantiert witzig - aber auch ansprechend aggressiv - zugehen. Außerdem sprechen wir über Kinder mit Akzent und das Lösen von Zauberwürfeln. Shownotes: Ted Talk mit Headspace-Gründer Andy Puddicombe. 10 von 10: Baby Reindeer/Rentierbaby auf Netflix.Tickets für unsere LIVE-SHOW in GELSENKIRCHEN gibt es hier: https://linktr.ee/1abwareDu möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/1abwarepodcast+++ Unsere allgemeinen Datenschu...
2024-05-2057 minBreaking Bread PodcastHope Through Depression Part 2Hope exists. Depression is not a life sentence. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kathy Knochel and Ted Witzig Jr. chart the course for walking through depression to the other side. Show notes: There are different kinds of depression. Treatments can vary. However, the path through depression typically has three benchmarks. The first is changing behavior. The second is a shift in thinking. The third is an improved mood. 1. Behavior activation: · Physical activity: moving the body. · Social interaction: engaging with people. · Meaningful activities: engage in small, doable things in a consistent manner...
2024-02-1915 minBreaking Bread PodcastUnderstanding Depression (Part 1 of 2)Depression is real and prevalent. Many live in the felt reality that the skies are cloudy, and no sun exists behind them. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kathy Knochel and Ted Witzig Jr. speak to the realities of depression - what it is, what it feels like, and what effect it has on living. Show notes: What it is: Clinical depression is a mental condition that flags five of the following nine symptoms: · Sad or depressed mood. · Loss of interest in things once appreciated. · Weight loss or weight gain. ...
2024-02-0517 minBreaking Bread PodcastWhole Brain Living: Using the Left and Right Brain (Part 2) While we might lean more towards left or right brain thinking, we use them both. In fact, it is important we do. And we can. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr., Brian Sutter, Kaleb Beyer and Kathy Knochel help us understand how important it is that we connect with people with both halves of our brain.
2024-01-2213 minBreaking Bread PodcastBrain Living: Understanding the Left and Right Brain (Part 1) Two halves make a whole. This is true for everything. But it is uniquely true for our brains. Each half, the left and the right, bring a wholeness that without either one, we are much less than half. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr., Brian Sutter, Kaleb Beyer and Kathy Knochel help us better understand the vast wonder of our created brains and give us a vision for healthy functioning that uses whole brain living. Show notes: The left brain (hemisphere) is understood to be the seat of rational logic. It excels in...
2024-01-0820 minBreaking Bread PodcastCan People Change? Part 2 of 2Personal change can be so hard sometimes. We want to think differently and act differently. But we don't. In this episode of Breaking Bread, three guests weigh in on the matter - a pastor, a psychologist, and a psychiatrist. Together, Jeff Waibel, Ted Witzig Jr. and Aaron Plattner explore the landscape of people change and provide hope that it is possible.
2023-10-0320 minBreaking Bread PodcastCan People Change? Personal change can be so hard sometimes. We want to think differently and act differently. But we don't. In this episode of Breaking Bread, three guests weigh in on the matter - a pastor, a psychologist, and a psychiatrist. Together, Jeff Waibel, Ted Witzig Jr. and Aaron Plattner explore the landscape of people change and provide hope that it is possible.
2023-09-1828 min
Der Nerdy Talk von GeekerikiNerdy Talk #111: Dumm & Witzigheute schon gelacht ?
Nadine konnte heute nur mit einer Pizza ”Pina Colada” hinterm Ofen vor gelockt werden, Tony behält den Bratwurst-Index im Auge und Flo erzählt von Kamerad Funko und einer großen Entscheidung.
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2023-05-292h 22Der Nerdy Talk von GeekerikiNerdy Talk #111: Dumm & Witzigheute schon gelacht ?
Nadine konnte heute nur mit einer Pizza ”Pina Colada” hinterm Ofen vor gelockt werden, Tony behält den Bratwurst-Index im Auge und Flo erzählt von Kamerad Funko und einer großen Entscheidung.
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2023-05-292h 22Breaking Bread PodcastCaring for Tragedy in the Church CommunityTragedy comes to us unannounced. It is a shock in the human experience. The new and unwanted reality has a way of troubling us to the core. Yet hope can emerge if a community is present to care for the troubled. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. speaks to those in the caring community. There are some things to know about support in times of crisis that will prove helpful to the troubled. Show notes: Definition of tragedy: Tragedy is a sudden, shock inducing experience that launches us into a place crisis.
2023-03-0625 minBreaking Bread PodcastThe Benefits of LaughterLaughter is relational, healing and necessary. In this episode of Breaking Bread ACCFS clinicians Ted Witzig Jr., Brian Sutter, Kathy Knochel and Kaleb Beyer enjoy a light moment together. But don't underestimate the weighty benefits such moments bring to our mental health. Show notes: There are many matters that concern us: struggle, hurt, loss and sorrow abound. Yet, even among these, humor exists. Sometimes laughter springs from surprising places acting as a grace from our heavenly Father who no doubt loves to see his children laugh. What is laughter? Laughter is the ph...
2022-10-3126 minAround the TableShepherding through tragic lossGuests: Frank SauderTed Witzig, Jr.Show notes:Importance of communication to church once people became aware of the tragedy.How the church came together during the crisis.Family needs privacy.How we deal with loss is personal and unique to the individual.Loss affects us over time.Some people recover from the loss quicker than others.The church body has an important function to help the hurting individual(s); the elder can't do it all.Support from the national church body was tremendous.Needs of the local elder in dealing with his own l...
2022-10-2125 minBreaking Bread PodcastIdentity Formation (Part 2 of 2)Identify formation follows a simple path: Exploration to Commitment. Exploration must precede commitment. Commitment must precede a settled identity. Yet, taking the path is not necessarily easy. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. explains some of the finer points along the journey to belonging, purpose and worth.
2022-05-0215 minBreaking Bread PodcastIdentity Formation: Who I am and Who I am notIdentity answers the question, who I am and who I am not. An answer that is multi-faceted -both objective and subjective. Sometimes obvious and other times obscure. And to make it trickier, it shifts over time. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr helps us understand the nature of identity formation and how we can better steward this area of our life. Show notes: Identity is: The sense of self - who I am and who I am not. Aspects that make up identity: Demographics: age, sex, address Relationships: child...
2022-04-1814 min
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2022-02-0403 minBreaking Bread PodcastPerfectionism: Perfectionism has a strange advantage among those it afflicts. A need for perfect. Wonderfully there is a perfect answer. Christ came to be our perfection. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. helps us understand socially prescribed perfectionism and the answer Jesus is to the perfection we long for. Show notes We love perfectionists. Who wouldn't want a perfectionist as their builder, accountant, or surgeon? Perfectionists hold high standards and are successful and acclaimed because they do. This is precisely why perfectionism is tricky…strengths can become weaknesses. Three types of pe...
2022-01-1019 minBreaking Bread PodcastPerfectionism (Part 1 of 2)"Do your best and leave the rest" is a tricky balance for the perfectionist. Yet it sums up a measure of health for those who have high, exacting standards for themselves or others. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. teaches us about two types of perfectionism. Show notes We love perfectionists. Who wouldn't want a perfectionist as their builder, accountant, or surgeon? Perfectionists hold high standards and are successful and acclaimed because they do. This is precisely why perfectionism is tricky…strengths can become weaknesses. Three types of perfectionism: Se...
2021-12-2721 minBreaking Bread PodcastLabeling: Am I defined by my struggle?The words we use matter: alcoholic, depressed, narcissist, bipolar - these are all examples of labels we use to describe people. Labels stick - for good or bad. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. helps straighten us out with what sometimes turns into adult name-calling. There is a difference between using labels "for" or "against" people. When labels are used responsibly, they should reflect reality with the intent to bring understanding and help to people. Using Labels "for a Person: Labels accurately reflect reality and are used to chart a healthy...
2021-11-0126 min
Die QuadrataugenSex Education: Wie gut ist die dritte Staffel?Unsere Meinung zur dritten Staffel von Sex Education
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2021-09-231h 11Breaking Bread PodcastGod Image (Part 2 of 2)God wants us to know Him. He wants our thoughts towards Him and our feelings about Him to be guided by truth. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. helps us evaluate our God image and provides tips on how to have an increasingly more accurate view of God. It is important to note: There are common inaccurate God images. Below are a few examples: "The God of Impossible Expectations" – God holds us to impossible standards and punishes us when we don't meet them. He is never satisfied. "The Emotionally-Distant God" – God withdraws from us w...
2021-08-2323 minBreaking Bread PodcastGod Image: The Impact of Seeing God without Distortions (Part 1 of 2)Revealing God the Father to human beings was one of the purposes of Christ's ministry. He wanted His hearers to know God and to view Him accurately. In this episode, Ted Witzig Jr. explains how our God image is formed and the impact that it has on us. While we will never understand God perfectly in this life, we can work to be sure we are not viewing Him through distorted lenses. It is important to note… * Everyone has a God concept and a God image. * How we picture God and believe He fe...
2021-08-0924 min
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2021-04-1444 min
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2021-01-2148 min
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2021-01-2148 minAround the TableMaking sense of COVIDGuests: Adam Luginbuhl, Ben Wiegand, Lori Wiegand, Ted Witzig, Jr.
2020-11-2342 minBreaking Bread PodcastShame and Guilt (Part 2 of 2)Like a faulty check engine light that comes on prematurely, some consciences trigger signals of guilt when they shouldn't be triggered. This is called false guilt. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr explains the difference and how to detect if that check engine light is real or not. True guilt is grounded in truth. False guilt is grounded in feelings. True guilt motivates us to deal with sin and move forward. False guilt causes us to stall and spin in confession. True guilt listens to scriptural objectivity. False guilt listens to anxiety and depression. ...
2020-10-0514 minBreaking Bread PodcastShame vs Guilt (Part 1 of 2)Both guilt and shame are similar feelings. Both can be triggered for similar reasons. But they each motivate us toward drastically different ends. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. sorts out the distinctions between guilt and shame and how we should respond to each.
2020-09-2121 minBreaking Bread PodcastSexual and Gender Identity with Grace and Truth (Part 2 of 2)Conviction of truth. Compassion for people. Context for our society. And comfort in Christ. These are our goals. Join Ted Witzig Jr. as he speaks to the important topic of gender and sexual identity with grace and truth.
2020-08-1022 minBreaking Bread PodcastSexual and Gender Identity with Grace and Truth (Part 1 of 2)Conviction of truth. Compassion for people. Context for our society. And comfort in Christ. These are our goals. Join Ted Witzig Jr. as he speaks to the important topic of gender and sexual identity with grace and truth. Conviction of Truth Mark 10:6-9 Gender is a divine creation. Marriage between a man and a woman is a divine institution. Fidelity is the divine intention. Compassion for People See people as Christ sees them. Love them. We are created in God's image. We are loved by God. We have undying souls. We are in need...
2020-07-2722 minBreaking Bread PodcastLament: Bringing our Emotional Pain to GodWhat do we do with emotional pain when we can't make it better? (Hint: David, Hannah, Jerimiah, Job, Habakkuk and Jesus all did it.) In fact, the example is so abundant in the Scriptures you can't miss it. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. will answer this question and make it very accessible to all who endure pain. Lament is a prayer in pain that leads to trust. Lament includes four steps: Turn to God Make a complaint Make your request Move forward in trust Lament connects the experience of our pain with the reality of...
2020-04-2025 minAround the TableSpecial edition: Coronavirus reactionsGuests: Adam Luginbuhl, Jon Zahner, Ted Witzig, Jr.
2020-03-1930 minBreaking Bread PodcastFour Mental Hygiene TipsAll of us tend to our physical hygiene. It is important that we do. Little attention, however, is given to mental hygiene. In this episode Ted Witzig Jr. urges the listener to employ four simple mental hygiene tips in the new year.
2019-12-3022 minBreaking Bread PodcastAnxietyWe are all too familiar with anxiety. We don't like it. But do we understand it for its finer details? In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. walks through three types of anxiety: spiritual, situational and anxiety disorder. Show Notes: Below are some of the topics covered in this podcast: Is there a difference between worry and anxiety? How does God view anxiety? Is all anxiety sin? Understanding the nuances between spiritual anxiety, situational anxiety and anxiety disorders. What is the role of our thoughts in worry and anxiety? How does focusing on...
2019-08-2626 minBreaking Bread PodcastUnderstanding Trauma & PTSD (Part 2 of 3)Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is becoming a house hold term. In this episode, Ted Witzig Jr. continues to shed light on trauma and it's effects. He helps us understand PTSD and more importantly what Jesus thinks of trauma.
2019-06-0319 minBreaking Bread PodcastUnderstanding Trauma (Part 1 of 3)The event is in the past. It jeopardized your core, basic human needs. Yet your mind and body remain on alert as if the event was in the present. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. educates us on trauma.
2019-05-2024 min
FearCast PodcastReligious Scrupulosity
In this episode I discuss Religious Scrupulosity, which is a sub-type of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder concerning religious or moral issues. As always, I tried to shoehorn more information in it that I really need. Hopefully the episode didn’t go too far off the rails. I can’t believe it took me this long to get to talking about Scrupulosity, but here we are.
I discuss what Religious Scrupulosity is, how it differs from general religious doubt, and how to treat it with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Lastly, I go over a to...
2019-04-2448 minBreaking Bread PodcastAbuse in Marriage (Part 2 of 2)In part 1, Kaleb Beyer and Ted Witzig Jr. unpacked what abuse in marriage looks like. In this episode they walk us through the daunting and tricky task of responding to abusive marital situations. We learn a great deal by listening to them speak to both victims and abusers.
2018-11-1919 minBreaking Bread PodcastAbuse in Marriage (Part 1 of 2)News of abuse is all too common today. Sorting out fact from fiction can be challenging. In this episode, Ted Witzig Jr. and Kaleb Beyer stick to the facts as they walk us through the ins and outs of marital abuse.
2018-11-0521 min
Breaking Bread PodcastMaking Plans for Improvement in 2018The New Year naturally engenders reflection and anticipation. With gusto, we make plans for improvement. In this episode, Ted Witzig Jr. explains that the best way to make plans for success – is to make plans for failure. Getting back on track is the discipline required to get to the end of the rail.
2018-01-0121 min
Breaking Bread PodcastSeasonal Affective DisorderThese are the darkest days on our calendar. For many, the darkness that overshadows is not only physical. The wintertime blues touch the psyche. In this episode, Ted Witzig Jr. speaks to the issue of Seasonal Affective Disorder and points us to the solution – The Light.
2017-12-1616 min
Breaking Bread PodcastShedding Hurt Part 3: Dealing with DisappointmentThe tools for shedding hurt should be viewed as items in a tool belt to be used upon demand as opposed to items stored away in a box if per chance the need for use arises. In this final episode of the "Shedding Hurt" series, Ted Witzig Jr. explains both the importance and the skills for not allowing hurt to pile up. Having a lifestyle of shedding hurt will allow us to weather life's many disappointments.
2017-07-2322 min
Breaking Bread PodcastShedding Hurt Part 2: Dealing with ForgivenessAt the root of forgiveness there are two gifts to be given. The vindication we want to give to the offender we give to Jesus. The grace we want to keep for ourselves we give to the offender. In this episode, Ted Witzig Jr. walks through the steps of forgiveness and helps us give these gifts to the right recipient.
2017-07-0821 min
Breaking Bread PodcastShedding Hurt Part 1: Dealing with AngerAre you hurting? Have you sustained an emotional wound? Suppose you could shed that hurt. Suppose that hurt could fall away. Ted Witzig Jr. suggests it can. In this podcast series, Matt Kaufmann leads Ted in unpacking the disciplines of shedding hurt, anger, and bitterness.
2017-06-2418 min
Breaking Bread PodcastCounseling - Who Needs That?Life is hard. Part of being human is working through tough stuff. In times like these people tend toward isolation. However, God bundles the answer in relationship. Counseling, lay or professional, is this relationship that exposes our hurts to Christ's healing light. In this episode, Ted Witzig Jr introduces the discipline of Christian counseling and gives you a window into the heart of Apostolic Christian Counseling and Family Services.
2017-03-0524 min
Breaking Bread PodcastRedeeming Transitions Part 2Jacob had just made hash of his family relationships. Bethel was his place of transition, a backdrop that was undesired and unfamiliar to Jacob. While he was there, God spoke to him and said that "all the families of the earth will be blessed" through him. God uses Jacob's transitional spot as a redemptive moment in Jacob's life. In this episode Ted Witzig Jr. and Matt Kaufmann explain two redemptive lessons out of the story of Jacob. First, God intends our transitions to be a launching pad for the blessing of others and second, we are not the product...
2016-12-1021 min
Breaking Bread PodcastRedeeming Transitions Part 1Unwelcome circumstances landed Jacob in Bethel, an uncomfortable place. He happened upon this desperate place as he fled from his brother Esau. This in-between place was desolate, an unsettled place of transition. No doubt it marked a new low in Jacob's life. However, God had other plans for this transition. He met Jacob there and redeemed it. This is the first of three episodes in the Redeeming Transitions series. Ted Witzig Jr., interviewed by Matt Kaufmann, speaks to the issue of transitions. Hope is offered as we see how God intends to redeem our transitions as He redeemed Jacob's.
2016-11-2717 min
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