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Dr. Pepper and FriendsEpisode 9 The Permissive vs Restrictive Parent Aron StrongToday, we are joined by Aron Strong, a licensed marriage and family therapist from Murfreesboro, TN--founder of Pathways (in Middle TN), inRelationship, and co-teacher/facilitator of Created for Connection, a bi-annual couples experience in Brentwood, TN
We take on the topic of parenting and specifically, the "restrictive vs. permissive" parent. Rarely are two parents at the same place on this spectrum. As it turns out, this is a STRENGTH in your relationship rather than a weakness!
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2025-09-1630 min
Spirit of Life MinistriesBreaking CyclesHave you ever noticed that certain cycles keep coming around in your life? We can get to a particular place, and here comes the same thing happening in our lives again. Well, we can stop going around the mountain by simply obeying the Word of God; and we can make it our last trip by adheringand being a doer of the word of God.Moreover, we must know what kind of heart we have inrelationship to the word of God. Meaning, we cannot allow our own heart to deceive us into thinking we’re okay, when actually we...
2025-05-2327 min
La Porta | Renungan Harian Katolik - Daily Meditation according to Catholic Church liturgyReadings and meditation on the Word of God on the 3rd Sunday of Lent, March 23, 2025Delivered by the Vocationist Sisters in Labuan Bajo and Father Peter Tukan, SDB from Salesian Don Bosco Gerak in the Diocese of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Exodus 3: 1-8a.13-15; Rs psalm 103: 1-2.3-4.6-7.8.11; 1 Corinthians 10: 1-6.10-12; Luke 13: 1-9TIME TO RETURN TO GOD The theme for our meditation on this 3rdSunday of Lent is: A Time to Return to God. Time is one of the signs that warnsus about the opportunity to meet God. Sunday, for example, is a special timefor the faithful to gather and worship God. Lent i...
2025-03-2211 min
Life Around "The Fire"Becoming Spiritually Mature... Ephesians 4:17-32Send us a textThere are over 25 different diet plans to choose from and each one claims to be "THE ONE".There are well over 500 different television cable channels to choose from these days.There are more than 45,000 different Christian denominations to pick from in todays world.The point being: There's a lot of competition for our attention and it's becoming more and more challenging to maintain focus.Yet, we become like the very thing we focus our attention on the most.Beholding and becoming.Part of spiritual maturity involves us b...
2023-10-0533 min
Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Peace80. Where Are Our Guests Now?Where are our guests now? To mark the Hope for Anxiety and OCD 80th episode, I’m giving you some updates on some of our past guests.Some of them recorded their own updates and some sent us the update via email to read.(00:50) Holley Gerth - https://holleygerth.com/(01:29) Peyton Garland-https://www.ibelieve.com/author/peyton-garland/(04:02) Dr. Irene Kraegel-https://www.themindfulchristian.com/(04:56) Steve Hinton-https://kingdomology.org/(06:51) Dyana Robbins-https://www.dyanarobbins.com/(07:55) Lindsey Castleman-https://inrelationship.us/lindsey-castleman(08:27) Aaron Strong-https://inrelationship.us/aron-strong(09"49) Dr. Katie Aitken-https://www.tranquilmindnaturopath.com/
2022-10-1223 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastEpisode 24: What is Empathy? Part 2 with special guest Dr Cindy Goodness ZaneWe conclude our conversation with Dr Cindy Goodness Zane on empathy. Dr Zane also shares the importance of sharing empathy not only with others but also with ourselves. Tune in to listen! inrelationship.us
2022-04-2724 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastEpisode 23: What is Empathy? With special guest Dr Cindy Goodness ZaneThe word empathy can mean so many things to each of us: elusive, hard to grasp, healing, connecting, confusing. We invited Dr Cindy Goodness Zane, clinical psychologist, therapist and EFT trainer to help us learn more about empathy and what it looks like. Enjoy part 1 of What is Empathy inrelationship.us
2022-04-0429 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastMom's Raising Sons with Special Guest Dr Meg MeekerAmerica's pediatrician, Dr Meg Meeker, chats with Lindsey about the relationship between moms and sons. Dr. Meeker not only has personal experience on the topic, but has dedicated time to research what helps connection between moms and sons. If you are a mom (or a son), listen in and enjoy the conversation. inrelationship.us
2022-01-1527 minChristian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Peace29. God, Feelings, and Theology with Aron Strong, LMFTI had the privilege of interviewing Aron Strong, LMFT, a former pastor turned therapist. Aron talks about how having a healthy theology about God and HIS feelings, helps us understand ourselves as we grow closer to God. Does God have feelings? What emotions does God feel?The importance of knowing God and understanding His emotionsGod is for us, not against usUnderstanding human emotionsWhy did God create emotions? To negate emotions is to misunderstand who God is. How to manage intolerable and overwhelming feelingsBrief overview of the modal...
2021-05-1940 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastSeason 2 Episode 21: Dads and their DaughtersWe have the one and only Dr. Meg Meeker back to finish her important series on the importance of dads and daughters. If you are a father and you are raising a girl, we encourage you to listen in. Our goal at inRelationship is that you are a safe place for your daughter and we love that Dr. Meeker is here to share ideas and ways to make that a reality. Meekerparenting.com
2021-05-0922 min
InPodcast de Intro YouthINRelationshipTu relación con Dios es tu prioridad y no tienes que esperar a ser perfecto para acercarte a Él. Inspírate con este podcast a mejorar tu comunicación con la persona que más te ama.
2021-03-1630 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastSeason 2 Episode 20: What All Dads Need To Know with Dr Meg MeekerWhat a treat we have today. Dr. Meg Meeker, America’s pediatrician, is joining us in a series where we dive in to the importance of dads and moms. In her years of practice, Dr. Meeker has sat in the room with so many kids and their parents and saw how kids needed their moms and dads to show up for them. Listen in as Meg Meeker starts to unpack her research on the importance of dads and what their kids need from them. inRelationship.us
2021-03-1325 min
The Space of JusticeEpisode 5 - Identity, Part IIIn this episode, Shelvis Ponds sits down with Angel Collie, Assistant Director of the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity at Duke University. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs at Duke University.
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SHELVIS PONDS: In this episode, we sit with Anglie Collie from the Center forSexual and Gender Diversity at Duke University to discuss how he navigated histransitioning experience in light of opposition and struggle.SHELVIS PONDS: It’s good to be with you, Angel, today. Thank you so much foragreeing to be a part of our Just Space podcast. The word identity often comes up in...
2021-02-2430 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastFaith, Neuroscience and the Power of Repair with Special Guest Dr. Curt ThompsonAt inRelationship, one of our favorite books is Anatomy of the Soul. In this book, Dr Curt Thompson integrates new findings in neuroscience and attachment with Christian spirituality. So obviously, we had to invite him to talk with us. And our conversation turned into four episodes! We hope you enjoy the first episode as Curt shares about faith, neuroscience and the power of repair. Learn more about Dr. Curt Thompson here: https://curtthompsonmd.com/
2020-08-2621 min
Redefining Balance for Working Mom Podcast by Your Life RocksDealing with Stress in Relationships with Dr. Mariam CoasterOk, being in quarantine with our loved ones can be a blessing. But given the stress we are under with COVID-19 and limitations on activities, it can create tension in any relationship. Especially as a working mom that is trying to work from home, manage distance learning, and more. In the second part of this series with Dr. Mariam Coaster, we are looking at stress and relationships and what you can do to ensure that your relationships stay strong. Last week, we experienced part one: Dealing with the Stress In Us. I highly encourage you to listen to i...
2020-04-2123 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastWhen the One You Love Wants to Leave with Special Guest Dr. Don Harvey02.13 When the One You Love Wants to Leave with Special Guest Dr. Don Harvey Okay friends, this topic is sad. Yet at the same time, it is a reality in some relationships. There are some relationships where one wants to leave. Don Harvey, Ph.D., LPC-MHSP, sat down with us to talk about his research and experience on what to do (and what he recommends his couples to do) when a relationship gets to this point. We pray this conversation is helpful to those who are in this situation and brings clarity and hope.
2020-02-0535 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastWhat Research Says About Marriage with Special Guest Kenny Sanderfer, LMFTAt inRelationship, we love both fact and feeling. It is particularly exciting when research backs up emotion! Tune in as Kenny Sanderfer, co-author of Created for Connection, shares research with us on what a connected marriage looks like. We hope you enjoy! Learn more about Kenny Sanderfer at http://www.marriagefamilyinstitute.org Learn more about our marriage intensive weekend at www.inrelationship.us/upcoming-events
2019-10-2826 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastHow to Stay Connected in Marriage with Special Guest Kenny Sanderfer, LMFT. Accessibility Responsiveness Emotional Engagement These are the three tenants to staying connected in marriage (research has backed this up!). But what do they mean in the context of relationship? Join Mariam and Lindsey as they interview Kenny Sanderfer, licensed therapist, emotionally focused therapy trainer, co-author of Created for Connection (along with Dr. Sue Johnson), and just an all-around awesome guy. Kenny breaks down not only the three tenants of being connected in marriage, and also how God models these three tenants in His relationship with us. inRelationship has a successful weekend workshop for couples using t...
2019-09-2829 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastA Simple Guide to Attachment and ParentingLearning about attachment theory, especially as a parent, has been revolutionary for us. We love to share this view with you as we pray it impacts you and your parenting (no matter how old your children are) in such a positive way! Listen in as Lindsey, Mariam and Aron walk through the types of attachment that we can bring into relationships: anxious, avoidant and disorganized. Learn more about Lindsey, Aron and Mariam by visiting inrelationship.us
2019-09-0325 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastSeason 2: Episode 8: De-escalating when Mad at Your KidsLet’s face it, we get mad at our kid(s). We are human. And you know what? Being mad is A okay. It is just how we show the frustration to our kids that matter. Listen in as Aron, Mariam and Lindsey discuss the ways we can slow down in frustrating moments, what frustration does to our brain in the moment, and ways to model healthy frustration to our kids. We hope you enjoy! And if you have any questions on parenting, please connect with us at inrelationship.us.
2019-08-2018 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastSeason 2: Episode 5: Restoring Connection in MarriageDo we need to talk about what happened in the past? Will that really help our marriage today? That is a question we hear over and over in the counseling office. Listen in as we answer that question and give the reasons behind our answer. For more information on our marriage workshops, counseling and more, visit inrelationship.us
2019-05-0827 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastHow to Repair your Marriage with Special Guest Kelly BourqueIf you are married, dating or engaged, the art of repair is essential to a healthy relationship. And even though it is essential, let us be the first to say, it is DIFFICULT! Whenever we feel disconnected, distant or upset in our relationship, we are going to move to ways we know how to protect ourselves. Unfortunately, those ways do not always protect the relationship. The antidote? It’s repair. Grab a pencil and paper because you are going to want to take notes this episode. And don’t forget, we offer a great weekend works...
2019-04-0929 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastSeason 2: Episode 3: How to Fight Disconnection in Marriage with Special Guest Kelly BourqueEvery marriage has moments of disconnection. For some, they last moments. For some, they last years. We brought in special guest, Kelly Bourque, to help us realize when we are disconnected in marriage and some questions to ask ourselves about our relationship. Then join Mariam, Aron and Lindsey as we discuss how staying in our head with logic, reasoning and problem solving can create emotional disconnection in ourselves and our relationship. Learn how they work with clients to move from head to heart. To learn more about Kelly, visit: http://www.kellybourque.com/ T...
2019-02-0649 min
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2019-02-0152 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast02. Hot Topic Episode: Healthy Living in the New Year with Special Guest Constance RhodesEveryone is talking “Health” in January, and we wanted to join in! However, our conversation will not sound like the ads, commercials and messages you are hearing on TV, radio, magazines, etc. Instead of focusing on only body health, we also look at the whole health of a person (body, mind and Spirit). Some of our discussions include the difference between weight loss and being healthy, how to help our kids have a healthy view of their own body, and Aron shares his own personal journey to health. Tune in because we have invited back speci...
2019-01-2041 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast021. Hot Topic: How to Make New Year’s Goals Stick with Special Guest Constance RhodesDid you notice we didn’t say the word ‘resolution?’ There is purpose in that! We have found that most resolutions do not stick. Not only that, we have found that once the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, we do not magically change into a new person who now has the time, ability, will-power to do everything we wished we had done the year prior. So what is the secret to making change stick? Join Lindsey, Aron and Mariam as they discuss this very topic with Constance Rhodes. Constance is the founder and CEO of FINDINGbalance and au...
2019-01-0541 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast020. How the Holy Spirit Leads Us with Special Guest Lloyd ShadrachWe have yet to meet a person that has not wondered if they were moving in the right direction for their life (ourselves included). And for us as Christians, we want to make sure we are guided by the Holy Spirit. Yet, here is where the confusion can happen…..how do we know it is the voice of the Holy Spirit? Join us as we ask this very question to teaching pastor Lloyd Shadrach of Fellowship Bible Church Brentwood and then also answer this question ourselves. Find out more about Fellowship Bible Church Brentwood at ht...
2018-12-2046 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast019. Engaging with the Holy Spirit with special guest Lloyd ShadrachWhen thinking about the Holy Spirit, we all ask ourselves great questions like: Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? How do we even know He is with us? How do we have a relationship with the Holy Spirit? What does it look like to live by the Spirit? And do you know what we say? Those are excellent questions that we have too! So we called in teaching pastor, Lloyd Shadrach, from Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, TN to bring clarity and...
2018-12-0641 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast018. How Pornography Affects Marriage with Special Guest Dr. Noah ZapfIf you look at any longitudinal study on the affects of pornography and marriage, you will find that it does not help a marriage relationship. At all. In fact it hurts it. But why? Join the inRelationship crew as we interview Dr. Noah Zapf on why and how pornography harms healthy connection.
2018-11-2139 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast015. Hot Topic Episode: How to Deal with In-LawsMarriage brings two families together. And when we bring two families together there will be some difficulty…. It is inevitable. Even look at the royal wedding this year: in-law difficulty was there! No one is immune! Join Aron Strong, Lindsey Castleman and special guest, Kelly Bourque LMFT, as they discuss six ways to have a better relationship with your in-laws. inrelationship.us kellybourque.com
2018-10-1146 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast014. How to Forgive Someone Who Hurt You with Special Guest Corey Trimble, Part 2If you have ever been in a relationship with anyone at any point of your life, then you will have been met with the need to forgive. Yet, what is forgiveness really? And how do we forgive? Join the inRelationship crew as we invite Pastor Corey Trimble of the Experience Community Church to share his journey with forgiveness, then listen in as Mariam, Aron and Lindsey talk about what forgiveness should and should not look like. We want to encourage you to visit inRelationship.us and download our FREE 30-day devotional for healthier relationships.
2018-09-2731 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast013. What it Really Means to Have a Personal Relationship with God with Corey Trimble Pt 1There are so many factors that can influence a person’s view of God: Biblical interpretations, the way they were parented, the way God was presented to them, whether or not they want to take personal responsibility for their actions, etc, etc. However, the Gospel is not meant to be complicated, but boy, we can complicate it! This is why we asked Pastor Corey Trimble of the Experience Community Church in Murfreesboro, TN, to sit down with Aron to talk about what it really means to have a personal relationship with God. Then Mariam and Lindsey join Aron...
2018-09-1229 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast010b. Enneagram Type 8 (Protective Challenger) Coaching Session with Beth McCordOur last bonus episode!!! This special bonus episode highlights what it is like to be an Enneagram type 8, the Protective Challenger. Beth McCord helps inRelationship host, Lindsey Castleman, express what it is like inside the world of a Protective Challenger…….and if you know type 8s, that is a vulnerable thing to do. And vulnerability can feel really scary. Usually type 8s can come across as intimidating, but there is so much more below that exterior. Listen in on this conversation and let us know your thoughts at inrelationship.us!
2018-08-0740 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast010. Enneagram Descriptions 7-9 Easily UnderstoodPlease enjoy the last part of the Enneagram series! So far you have learned 2/3 of the Enneagram and now we have Enneagram expert, Beth McCord back to finish out the descriptions of type 7, 8 and 9. The names for those types are the Entertaining Optimist, Protective Challenger and Peaceful Mediator, respectively. We hope you have enjoyed the series as much as we have and stay tuned for the special bonus episode where Beth coaches the inRelationship team on how to work with Lindsey, who is a type 8 (protective challenger). We would love to know how this series b...
2018-07-3157 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast009b. Enneagram Coaching Session (Type 5) with Beth McCordBonus Episode!! Yes! The live coaching session with Beth McCord (Enneagram coach, speaker, teacher extraordinaire) is back! This time we are focusing in on type five (the Investigative Thinker) and Aron (our inRelationship host) is a type five! Beth really opens up our eyes to how to better be in relationship with Aron and those lovely type fives! If you have an Investigative Thinker in your life, you MUST listen because it helps you know what is happening beneath the surface for type fives (especially since they do not typically share ALL that is happening!). E...
2018-07-2437 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast009. Enneagram Descriptions 4-6 Easily Understood with Beth McCordWe hope you enjoyed the first podcast on defining the Enneagram! In this episode Enneagram expert, Beth McCord, shares with us what it is like to be a type 4, type 5 and type 6. The names for those types are the Romantic Individualist, Investigative Thinker and the Loyal Guardian, respectively. Both Beth and Lindsey (inRelationship host) have husband’s who are the Loyal Guardians so there was a lot to talk about! Discovering the Enneagram helps us better understand how to relate to not only ourselves, but also to others. Listen in and enjoy this episode. ...
2018-07-1727 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast008b. Enneagram Coaching Session with Beth McCordBonus Episode!! Sooooo we had a brilliant idea to invite Beth McCord to sit with the three of us for the ending of the podcast episode. What we thought would be a quick 15-minute chat turned into a 30+ minute live Enneagram coaching session. It was amazing (because Beth is amazing!)! If you like to listen in on people’s personal conversations, this bonus episode is for you! Beth starts to coach Mariam and discovers that she was mis-typed! For those of you who can’t decide if your Enneagram number is a 2 or a 9, tune on in...
2018-07-0328 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast008. Enneagram Descriptions 1-3 Easily Understood with Beth McCordWe are all in relationship with someone—friend, spouse, parents, children, co-worker, neighbor, even your grocery cashier---and each relationship feels different because each person is different (whether we like it or not 😊). It is easy to see someone who is different than you and start to dismiss them, however there is so much power and health in noticing differences in each other and embracing or understanding them. The Enneagram is an incredible way of noticing the lens we look at life through and shining a light on how others look through life as well. In this episode, Beth Mc...
2018-07-0334 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast007. How to Leave an Abusive Relationship, Amy Alexander pt 2Once in an abusive relationship, it is hard to find a way out. Especially if a healthy relationship was never modeled for you growing up. Leaving an abusive relationship is scary and needs to be treated with care. Join Mariam, Aron and Lindsey as they discuss relationships and also tune in as Mariam interviews Amy Alexander, an expert in domestic and sexual violence. Amy shares her resources of where to get help if you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, as well as how to support someone who is wanting to leave the a...
2018-06-1932 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast006. Recognizing Abuse in Relationships, Amy Alexander pt 1Our desire to be connected to someone in relationship is powerful. There are times where people use that powerful connection to control others through a dangerous abuse cycle that can leave their loved one confused and hurt. Join Mariam, Aron and Lindsey as they discuss the difficulty of abuse in relationships and also tune in as Mariam interviews Amy Alexander, an expert in domestic and sexual violence. Amy shares her knowledge of recognizing abuse in relationships both from her personal story and from her counseling practice. Learn more about inRelationship at inrelationship.us. Als...
2018-06-0532 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast005 Walking Beside the Grieving, Jen Radler pt2Tune in to hear Jen Radler share a personal story about how God made it clear to her that she was supposed to comfort people who were nearing the end of their life, and how He paved a way for her to do this in Kenya. Also listen in to hear Lindsey, Mariam and Aron compare ways people show up for others in grief that have been helpful......and really not helpful. Special Guest: Jennifer Radler, missionary in Kenya, Africa. Connect with us at inrelationship.us To find out more and/or...
2018-05-2431 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastPodcast Episode 001: InRelationship Welcome!Join marriage and family therapists, Aron Strong, Mariam Coaster and Lindsey Castleman as they introduce the brand-new inRelationship podcast! This episode offers tips and insight into why we need to allow both positive and negative emotions into our life--and really uncovers if there is a difference. inRelationship equips people to grow in healthy personal and professional relationships from a Gospel-centered, attachment-based approach.
2018-05-0828 min
The Christian Therapist Podcast004. Living in Different Cultures, Jen Radler pt 1Walking in to a brand-new culture includes so many emotions including fear and excitement! Listen in to hear about several different experiences of living in a new culture and learning how to navigate relationships with people who see the world differently. Special Guest: Jennifer Radler, missionary in Kenya, Africa Connect with us at inrelationship.us To find out more and/or support Jen's ministry, visit: www.christianrelieffund.org/giveonline. Under designation, put “other” and in comments write “jen radler, malindi”
2018-05-0835 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastEpisode 003: A New Way to Look at Anxiety (part two)In Episode 003: A New Way to Look at Anxiety, Janina Tiner, a licensed marriage and family therapist & certified level 3 IFS therapist, continues her interview on how we can begin to live from the image of God and walk through our days working together with all of the parts of us instead of feeling overwhelmed or overtaken by them. Plus, Aron, Lindsey and Mariam share how anxiety and depression show up in clients in their office. The interview with Janina was so insightful and rich with information, that we had to break it up into two! If you m...
2018-04-2435 min
The Christian Therapist PodcastEpisode 002: A New Way to Look at Anxiety with Janina TInerIn Episode 002: A New Way to Look at Anxiety, Janina Tiner, a licensed marriage and family therapist & certified level 3 IFS therapist, shares with us the importance of looking at the different parts of us (including anxiety) and why looking at those parts with compassion, clarity and calmness can lead to inner healing. Plus, Aron, Lindsey and Mariam share how anxiety and depression show up in clients in their office. The interview with Janina was so insightful and rich with information, that we had to break it up into two! This episode is part 1 and then e...
2018-04-0238 min