MercyCast

Uncertainty is uncomfortable.Often, when our futures are in question, chaos and anxiety are the only sure things.Today I'm joined by Chef Brian Duffy. He's with the Duffified Experience Group and has been featured on the Food Network, Spike TV, and Paramount's hit show, "Bar Rescue."In this episode, we discuss the following:Finding peace (and Zack Efron) Caring for your community by doing what you love. Discovering new routinesFollow Brian on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more at

It's no secret that life is not always easy.How do we navigate the times when the darkness doesn't lift? Today, Chris Lim, author of The Heart of the Healer, drops by to talk about how to have faith when life falls apart.In this episode, We discuss the following:The next right thingVocation as a way forwardA humble faith Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and Twitter and find his book, The Heart of a Healer, on Amazon.Thanks for listening. We want to hear from you!Email us

Are you exhausted? Do you need a break, but you see no end in sight?The art of slowing down can feel impossible when you feel like you must always be available and accessible. Sometimes compassion for others begins the moment you show mercy to yourself.Today, Rachelle Starr joins me for a conversation on stopping. Rachelle entered a strip club at age 23 to share Christ's love. Now, fifteen years later, she is the founder and president of Scarlet Hope and author of Outrageous Obedience: answering

Self-Worth can be defined as the sense of one's value. In other words, diminished self-worth can impact every aspect of our lives. Today I'm joined by Dan van Voorhis, the host of the Christian History Almanac podcast.In this episode, we discuss the following:The impact of Self-worth on productivitySelf-sabotage and the possibility of changeShouting for helpLearning how to talk to yourself and hear from othersThe art of repetitionAnd my personal favorite is a profound truth from the

Compassion fatigue has been called “the negative cost of caring.”In this episode, Allison Hale, the executive director of MERCY Workshop, joins me to talk about how we can recognize and respond to compassion fatigue.In our conversation, we cover:Accepting your compassion fatigueRecognizing your own care communityFinding rhythms of resiliency. Join us for this conversation. You won't want to miss it.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mercycast/exclusive-content

In Today’s episode, my guest and I are talking about something that every one of us deals with daily to some extent: Anxiety.Krista McDunn, a licensed professional counselor, joins me to provide her thoughts and expertise.In our conversation, we cover:Anxiety is not always the villain, but sometimes anxiety is a giftThe problem with “should.” The weight of expectation in anxietyListening to the cues of anxietyAnxiety, medication, faith, and embodied soulsThe power of connection, an unlikely antidote

What happens when grief ambushes you? What does it mean to become ’stewards of our scars?’ What is the greatest enemy of mercy? How do we learn the art of compassion?No matter how hard you try, you can’t avoid grief and suffering. It’s inevitable. But there is hope. Today for the inaugural episode of the MercyCast, Raleigh Sadler is joined by Chad Bird. Chad is a speaker and author of several books, including his latest contribution, ‘Limping with God; Jacob and the Old Testament Guide to Messy

The MercyCast is a new podcast dedicated to learning the art of compassion through the adversity of life. Check out this trailer and get ready! We will see you soon!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mercycast/exclusive-content