In this conversation, Clint Davis interviews Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, the former general superintendent emeriti of the Wesleyan Church. They discuss topics such as the Wesleyan Church's history and beliefs, Dr. Lyon's experience as the first female general superintendent, the role of the Holy Spirit in healing, and cultivating a relationship with the Holy Spirit. They also touch on the topics of suffering, worth and value, and how change happens. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the Holy Spirit's role in counseling and the need to move beyond cultural stereotypes and embrace the transformative power of God's Spirit. The conversation explores the concept of discipleship and the importance of following Jesus in every aspect of life. It emphasizes the need for believers to be mature and accountable, and to use their gifts and talents for the benefit of the community. The speakers discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding and transforming individuals, and the importance of discerning the leading of the Spirit versus personal desires. They also highlight the value of art and creativity in expressing and sharing the message of Jesus. In this final part of the conversation, Clint and Jo Anne discuss the importance of speaking truth and grace, trusting God's vision, and being open to what God will do. They also talk about the need for funding and support in ministry and the importance of raising money. Jo Anne shares stories of her experiences in Sierra Leone and emphasizes the importance of taking steps of faith and trusting God's provision. They discuss the role of the church in overcoming evil with good and the need for every person to work together in the body of Christ. They encourage listeners to step out in faith and pursue their visions, trusting in God's guidance and provision.

In this episode, host Clint Davis interviews author and entrepreneur Andy Coates. They discuss Andy's journey from full-time ministry to writing books and helping businesses. Andy shares about his various book series, including children's books on facing fears and books on entrepreneurship and money management. They also talk about the importance of supporting local resources and the impact of community connections. The conversation highlights the value of expanding our circles and learning from different perspectives. Instagram: @theandycoats Book Signing Event: https://allevents.in/bossier%20city/meet-the-authors-a-million-words-book-signing-celebration/200026261842618 Andy's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andy-Coats/author/B0BHR4CXLY?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

In this episode, host Clint Davis interviews Jeremy Sutton, a physical therapist and Christian counselor. They discuss Jeremy's journey in the field of physical therapy, his approach to holistic care, and his unique practice of providing physical therapy in patients' homes. They also touch on the importance of treating patients as whole individuals and the value of serving and caring for others. The conversation highlights the need for a more integrated approach to healthcare and the benefits of personalized, one-on-one care. Authenticity and integration of one's beliefs and actions are key in building trust and connecting with others. The purpose of all individuals, regardless of their profession, is to be a light and model Christ in their daily lives. The fulfillment of helping others and witnessing their healing and growth is a powerful motivator. We are all part of the body of Christ and have a role to play in sharing the love of God with those around us. The stories of the prodigal son, the lost coin, and the lost sheep remind us of the irrational and unconditional love and grace of God.

In this episode, Matt Branch shares his personal journey of recovery from pornography addiction. The conversation explores the complexity of addiction and the struggle with lust and pornography. It highlights the early exposure to explicit material and the impact it has on individuals. The importance of empathy and understanding addiction is emphasized, along with the impact of addiction on relationships. The conversation also differentiates between pornography addiction and sexual addiction. The role of group therapy in the recovery process is discussed, as well as the ongoing journey of recovery and the understanding of sin and God's love. This conversation explores the journey of recovery from addiction and the importance of faith in the process. The main theme is the goal of making Christ more and ourselves less, striving to be more like Christ every day. The conversation also emphasizes the need to let go of perfectionism and the pressure to be perfect in our walk with Christ. The three circles exercise is discussed as a tool for identifying triggers and creating boundaries. The importance of vulnerability and transparency in the church is highlighted, as well as the need for a culture of support and acceptance. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the cost of following Christ and the value of sharing testimonies for freedom and healing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning 01:37 Matt's Story and Journey to Recovery 06:15 The Complexity of Overcoming Addiction 10:21 Early Exposure to Pornography 13:29 Empathy and Understanding Addiction 20:07 Differentiating Pornography Addiction and Sexual Addiction 22:21 The Importance of Group Therapy 25:12 The Journey of Recovery and Relapses 27:39 Understanding Sin and God's Love 28:38 The Goal: Making Christ More, Ourselves Less 29:36 Striving to Be More Like Christ Every Day 30:04 Embracing Imperfection and Letting Go of Pressure 30:30 Different Stories of Recovery 31:28 The Three Circles Exercise 31:51 Shifting Boundaries and Reducing Triggers 32:19 Continual Growth and Adjusting Circles 33:17 Aligning Inside and Outside Self 33:47 The Importance of Congruence 34:17 Making Surgical Changes in Recovery 35:16 Identifying Individual Trees in the Forest 35:45 Letting Go of Deficiencies and Finding Worth in God 36:37 The Addiction Cycle and Emotional Triggers 37:04 Recognizing Slow-Burning Triggers 37:34 The Importance of Being Aware of Surroundings 39:03 Knowing vs. Believing in God's Love 39:32 Putting Things on the Altar and Drawing Closer to God 41:37 Being Human and Vulnerable in the Church 44:29 The Language and Support of Therapy 45:49 The Importance of Vulnerability and Transparency 48:06 Creating a Culture of Vulnerability in the Church 50:04 The Gospel and the Works of Faith 51:04 Living Out the Love of Christ in Action 52:30 Putting Everything on the Altar for God 53:01 Identifying Idols and Surrendering to God 54:00 The Cost of Following Christ 55:27 The Value of Connection and Community 56:25 Sharing Testimonies for Freedom and Healing

In this episode, Clint Davis discusses the topics of vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue. He explains the differences between these three concepts and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing them. Clint also introduces the concept of the window of tolerance and provides practical techniques for building a healthy window of tolerance. He encourages listeners to examine their beliefs about suffering and offers guidance on how to regulate the nervous system. Overall, the episode aims to provide support and encouragement for individuals who may be experiencing the effects of compassion fatigue and burnout. Takeaways Vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue are distinct concepts that can impact individuals in helping professions. Recognizing and addressing these issues is crucial for maintaining mental and emotional well-being.  Building a healthy window of tolerance can help individuals better cope with difficult situations and regulate their nervous systems. Examining beliefs about suffering and practicing grounding techniques can contribute to overall resilience and well-being. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:17 Vicarious Trauma 03:46 Burnout 07:04 Compassion Fatigue 09:26 Window of Tolerance 14:50 Building a Window of Tolerance 19:00 Beliefs and Suffering 22:45 Practical Techniques for Nervous System Regulation 23:20 Conclusion and Encouragement

Summary In this episode, host Clint Davis interviews Mandy DiMarzo, a trainer and athlete, about her journey in sports and overcoming an eating disorder. They discuss the importance of changing the narrative around strength and athleticism, the impact of body image and body shaming, and the therapeutic benefits of activities like jiu-jitsu. Mandy shares her personal experiences with failure and the lessons she has learned along the way. They also emphasize the importance of self-worth and identity, and the need to focus on personal growth rather than external validation. The conversation explores themes of belief in human potential, celebrating failure, acceptance and growth, authenticity and influence, avoiding comparison, the power of authenticity, bringing faith and mental health together, and accessible workouts for everyone. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Mandy's Background and Journey 03:28 Changing the Narrative of Strength and Athletics 04:54 The Tension Between Body Image and Body Shaming 07:21 The Impact of Sports on Mental Health 09:06 The Therapeutic Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu 13:36 Learning from Mistakes and Failure 18:19 Finding the Sweet Spot in Exercise and Life 20:26 The Destructive Nature of Eating Disorders 25:14 Shifting the Focus from External Validation 28:33 Embracing Mistakes and Growth 32:00 The Importance of Self-Worth and Identity 34:15 Learning from Past Struggles 37:26 Embracing Failure and Course Correction 39:08 Wisdom and Growth at Different Stages of Life 40:05 Belief in Human Potential 41:09 Celebrating Failure 42:53 Acceptance and Growth 45:06 Authenticity and Influence 50:28 Avoiding Comparison 54:11 The Power of Authenticity 55:30 Bringing Faith and Mental Health Together 56:05 Accessible Workouts for Everyone     Mandy's Info: Website: https://mandydimarzo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnbymandy/ Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandydimarzo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burnbymandy

This week Clint talks with Travis Goodman. Travis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Mind-Body Coach.  He has been practicing over the past 9 years in both a hospital and private practice setting.  He is also the founder of the Integrated Man Project which consists of a podcast and coaching program.  He has further expertise, training, and certification in Attachment-Focused EMDR, Focusing-Oriented Trainer (FOT), Certified Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (FSPM), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). He has been married for 13 years to his amazing wife, Anna, and resides in Southern California with their family.  They have two boys and a girl: Shepherd (6), Eli (4), and Iva (2).  Travis is passionate about continuing to grow as a father, husband, friend, and therapist. Life in the Goodman family usually consists of lots of music (vinyl), lots of playing on the floor and in the backyard, cooking, exploring the outdoors, wrestling and tickling matches, and making up funny songs together. Also links for me: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/travisgoodman Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/integrated-man-project/id1569718711?i=1000639169741 IG - https://www.instagram.com/integratedmanproject/

This week Clint talks with Pamela Ebstyne King, Ph.D.  Dr. King has worked with the Thrive Center for Human Development since its inception in 2011. In 2021, she was named executive director of the Thrive Center and continues to serve as the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science in Fuller’s School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Her primary academic interests are applied research at the intersection of human thriving and spiritual development. She is passionate about understanding what individual strengths and environments enable humans to thrive and become all God created them to be. She holds particular interest in understanding the role of faith, spirituality, religion, virtues in this process. Dr. King’s work combines theology, empirical research, and community engagement to further understand what contexts and settings enable people to thrive. She has conducted research funded by Biologos Foundation and John Templeton Foundation, among others.   Website: https://thethrivecenter.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drpamking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpamking/ Podcast: https://thethrivecenter.org/podcast/

This week Clint speaks with Derek Dunn.  Derek is pastor, preacher and church planter. He and his wife, Nicole, have 3 children and live in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. Derek has served in various church roles, most recently as campus pastor at one the largest churches in the US. He’s currently planting a new church in Fort Worth, TX, which is launching services in the Fall of 2024.   Instagram: dereksdunn / tovcitychurch Facebook: thederekdunn twitter: dereksdunn linktree: linktr.ee/tovcity

This week Clint talks with Britney Green.  Britney has been a prosecuting attorney since 2008. As a prosecutor at the Caddo District Attorney's Office, Britney has focuses her efforts on the crisis of domestic violence. Currently, she serves as the Chief of Domestic Violence in the Special Victims Unit of her office. In that role, she handles felony cases involving all manner of family violence, including domestic abuse homicides. Britney supervises a team of investigators and victim advocates who share the dual mission of keeping victims safe and holding offenders accountable.

During this time of Christmas and Advent Clint thought it was important to remind us of the true reason for the season and to center us on our purpose and goal for being “little Christs” or anointed ones here on earth. We hope this encourages you and emboldens you to be courageous in the way you love counter cultural in this world!

This week Clint talks with Marnie Ferree, M.A. Marnie is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Nashville, Tennessee, where she founded and directs Bethesda Workshops, a Christian-based, clinical intensive program for sex addicts – men and women – and partners of sex addicts. Since the early 1990s she has been a pioneer in the field: establishing the first gender-specific treatment for female sex addicts, creating the first intensive workshops for adolescents struggling with pornography and other forms of problematic sexual behavior, and telling her personal story of recovery on platforms large and small, including NBC’s Dateline in 2004. She is the author of No Stones: Women Redeemed from Sexual Addiction, which was one of the first works to address this problem in women and is still considered the definitive book for females. Marnie is also the co-author of Out of the Doghouse for Christian Men - A Redemptive Guide for Men Caught Cheating. She blogs regularly through Bethesda Workshops and speaks at clinical and recovery conferences and churches across the country.

This week Clint speaks with Grant Rogers.  Grant is an entrepreneur and U.S. Army Veteran leveraging over 15 years of operations experience. He possesses a demonstrated history of using training and team building to create operational efficiency and effectiveness in organizations of over 1K employees.    Grant served in the United States Army with 1-14 Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Stryker Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Ft. Lewis Washington, 4th BSTB, 10th MTN Division, Ft. Polk Louisiana, 201st MI Battalion, 470th MI Brigade, Fort Sam Houston (JBSA) with one deployment to Iraq, three to Afghanistan and 1 to Qatar. Grant conducted several private intelligence contractor missions with train advise assist, Counter Intelligence Screening and liaising with Federal Agents.   He is skilled in Operational Planning, Project Management, Intelligence Analysis, and Product Development. He is a trusted advisor to C-Level executives and skilled in research, analysis, and examination of operational practices and procedures. Accustomed to working in fast-paced environments with the ability to think quickly and successfully navigate difficult situations.   He recently completed the University of Health and Performance obtaining his Personal Training Certification. Grant sees championing veterans as a worthy cause as a challenge, looks for better approaches to help others and is a strong influencer and leader, particularly within the veterans community.    Some of Grant’s service awards include:  Combat Action Badge, Meritorious Unit Citation, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, and the Army Commendation Medal.

This week Clint talks to Chelsey Harrington. Chelsey is a certified Health Coach specializing in serving families through holistic, child development. She uses her experience as a licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant to educate caregivers through a more natural and scientific approach to parenting. Instagram: @chelseyharringtoncoaching website: https://impactcoachteam.com/parent-and-family-coaching/ Arkansans Against School Paddling website: www.banpaddlingar.com   U.S. Alliance To End The Hitting of Children website: https://endhitting.org/

This week Clint speaks with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. Dr. Bryson speaks internationally to parents, educators, camps, and clinicians. She is the author of BOTTOM LINE FOR BABY and co-author (with Dan Siegel) of the two New York Times best-selling books THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD and NO-DRAMA DISCIPLINE, along with THE YES BRAIN and THE POWER OF SHOWING UP.   Tina is a psychotherapist and the Founder/Executive Director of THE CENTER FOR CONNECTION in Pasadena, California. An LCSW, she graduated from Baylor University and earned her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, where her research explored attachment science, childrearing theory, and the emerging field of interpersonal neurobiology. Dr. Bryson has an unusual knack for taking research and theory from various fields of science, and offering it in a way that’s clear, realistic, humorous, and immediately helpful.   You can find Dr Bryson's Books here: www.tinabryson.com

This week Clint speaks with Dr. Joe Malone.  Dr. Malone is a physiologist, taught for many years at Middle Tennessee State University and has guest lectured at Vanderbilt, Princeton, University of Miami, University of Alabama, and Catholic University of America as well as other major universities. He taught classes that ranged from Health and Wellness to Fitness Education for the Adult. Dr. Malone created a new course in 2012 called Women’s Personal Conditioning along with a sorority wellness program which was extraordinarily successful and effective. Dr. Malone was named Greek Faculty Member of the year in 2010 and 2016 for his wellness work with sororities. Additionally, he has worked with fraternities to promote greater sexual integrity among the young men. He holds a Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance with a minor in neuropsychology and a specialization in women’s health and sexual wellness. Dr. Malone’s writing has been published in Heartbeat International’s Sexual Integrity Communiqué, Faith and Fitness Magazine, the Institute for Family Studies, Natural Womanhoodand Christian Health Magazine. He is becoming known as The Sexual Integrity Scientist. Malone has also earned national certifications as a Personal Trainer, Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant, and Fitness Educator. He is the former Chair of the Nashville Community Health and Wellness Team and the current Topic Network Chair for Health Promotion for the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood http://ssea.org/. Dr. Malone served on the CDC initiative for STI prevention for the state of Tennessee. He has been happily married to his wife Jody for over 40 years. Dr. Malone is co-author of Battles of the Sexes https://www.amazon.com/Battles-Sexes-Raising-Conflict-Empower/dp/1683508777 and cofounder with Jody of the sexual integrity and intelligence initiative Sex IQhttps://www.sexiq.org/ Website: https://www.drjoemalone.com

This week Clint speaks with Mama Margott. Margot started a true crime podcast, Military Murder, in 2019.  She wanted to create the podcast, as a true crime enthusiast to create an avenue to remind her brothers and sisters in arms that crime occurs everywhere.  She wants people to "remain vigilant always." As a leader in the military, Margot served as a victim's counsel, she was saddened by how easy people let down their guard depending on their location. Working in the legal office, she saw the worst of the worst and wanted to use storytelling as a way to help others.   Margot podcast can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/military-murder/id1485570562. Margot's instagram handle is: @militarymurderpodcast Margot's youtube handle is: @mamamargot

Clint Davis and Amanda Cruse talk about equine therapy, making beauty from ashes, and a message of hope and healing. Amanda is an LPC who loves working with adults and couples and tells an amazing story of her journey to becoming a helper and wounded healer!

This week Clint talks to Shane Pruitt.  Shane serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He and his wife, Kasi reside in Texas, with their five children. He has been in ministry for over 20 years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. Shane is also a traveling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher. Every year he speaks to over a hundred thousand people about the good news of Jesus Christ. He is the author of two books, 9 Common Lies Christians Believe: And Why God’s Truth Is Infinitely Better and Calling Out the Called: Discipling Those Called to Ministry Leadership, and is also one of the hosts of The Gensend Podcast. Follow him on Instagram & Twitter: @shane_pruitt78

This week Clint gives a sneak peek into the writing process behind his new book “Building Better Bridges: A Guidebook To Having Difficult Conversations That Can Save Our Children.” In this episode Clint goes over the chapter titles and what you will get if you purchase the book and sign up for the Patreon page NOV 6!!!