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MercyCast

Let My People Go

Have you ever hit a wall and asked yourself, "What do I do now? How will I ever get past this?" If you are human and have a pulse, you probably have. The MercyCast is a podcast dedicated to learning the subtle art of compassion through the adversity of everyday life. Join Raleigh Sadler, the host, as he has honest and thought-provoking conversations with friends he has met along the way. Each Wednesday, listen to the encouraging true stories of people, like you and me, who are learning

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49:12

Amy Betters-Midtvedt on the challenges of parenting...

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2024/11/20

Parenting teenagers is not always easy. That’s probably the understatement of the year.In this insightful episode, Amy Betters-Midtvedt, author of You’ll Make It (And They Will Too), offers expert advice on parenting teenagers and understanding the complexities of family dynamics. With over 25 years of experience working with adolescents and families and as a contributing writer for Today Parenting, Amy has impacted over a million readers with her compassionate approach to adolescent behavior,

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Dr. Kimberly Offutt on fostering compassion.

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2024/11/13

There are over 400,000 children in the Foster care system. Roughly 125,000 are available for adoption, and 25,000 age out a year. What does compassion say do?In this episode of Mercycast, Dr. Kimberly Offutt discusses the transformative power of compassion, community support, and advocacy in the foster care system. As an expert in child welfare, Dr. Offutt highlights the importance of vulnerability in fostering meaningful relationships with children and families in need.We explore the challenges and

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50:43

Esther Garrett on finding your way back.

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2024/11/06

How do you find your way back after the unthinkable?After experiencing deep pain, we can lose a step. We may feel like we have lost our sense of purpose. In this conversation, Raleigh Sadler and Esther Garrett explore finding passion and purpose after experiencing trauma and burnout. Esther, the founder and CEO of Safety Compass, shares her personal story of advocacy, the challenges she faced, and how her experiences shaped her ability to connect with others. They discuss the importance of

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39:56

Joe Dobbins on healing from church hurt.

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2024/10/30

Many people who leave the church cite "church hurt" as one reason. What is it?In this episode of the Mercycast, host Raleigh Sadler discusses the topic of church hurt with the author Joe Dobbins. Together, they explore the experiences of individuals who have been emotionally wounded in places of worship and the impact it has on their faith. Joe shares his motivation for writing the book Hope After Church Hurt: How to Heal, Reengage, and Rediscover God's Heart for You and highlights the

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49:58

Ashley Henriott on confidence as an inside job.

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2024/10/23

Have you ever lacked Confidence?In this episode of the Mercycast, host Raleigh Sadler and guest Ashley Henriott, author of the recently released book Confidence is an Inside Job, discuss the topic of Confidence and self-worth. Ashley shares her journey from being a single mom kicked out of her house to becoming a Christ-centered confidence coach. They explore the importance of finding Confidence in God's love and acceptance rather than seeking approval from others. Ashley emphasizes the

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Risa August on living like you have nothing to lose.

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2024/10/16

When you are at the end of your rope, that's when you can grow the most.Risa August, author of 'The Road Unpaved, Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike,' shares her journey of resilience and self-discovery after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Despite the challenges she faced, Risa refused to let her diagnosis paralyze her and instead made a conscious decision to live. Starting with small goals, such as walking to the mailbox, Risa gradually built her strength and

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Chris Morris on healthy ways of talking about mental...

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2024/10/09

Over 50% of Christians struggle with mental health.For this reason, in this episode of the Mercycast, host Raleigh Sadler engages with Chris Morris, a certified mental health coach and author of the new book Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about suicidality and depression from the psych-ward to discuss the often overlooked topic of mental health within the church. They share personal stories and insights on addressing mental health concerns within a faith community. They emphasize the need for

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32:27

Raleigh Sadler on steps to healing: The power of...

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2024/10/02

“There’s miracles in the monotony.”In this episode of Mercycast, host Adsum Try Ravenhill and guest Raleigh explore the profound significance of walking as a metaphor for life and faith. They discuss personal experiences of walking, the concept of pilgrimage, and the importance of community and solitude in life's journey. The conversation emphasizes that walking is not just a physical act but a spiritual practice connecting us to ourselves, others, and the divine. Raleigh shares insights from

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Adsum Ravenhill on the unexpected influence of weakness.

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2024/09/25

What doesn’t kill you may make you weaker. And that’s okay. In this conversation, Raleigh and Adsum Ravenhill discuss the concept of suffering and how it can be used for the good of others. They explore the idea that vulnerability and suffering can bless those around us and that our pain can help others find hope and healing. They also discuss the importance of situating our suffering within a greater story and finding redemption in our experiences. Through personal stories and reflections, they

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41:17

Shannon Popkin on the harmful effects of comparison.

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2024/09/18

I am joined by Shannon Popkin, author, speaker, and podcast host, in this episode. We dive deep and discuss the harmful effects of comparison and how it can hinder our ability to live a fulfilling life. In light of Shannon’s books, Comparison Girl, Lessons from Jesus on Me Free Living in a Measure Up World and the new book Comparison Girl for Teens, Thriving Beyond Measure in a World that Compares, we explore the idea that comparison is not a game, but a strategy used by the enemy to distract and

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42:41

Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin on becoming...

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2024/09/11

In this episode, we have a podcast inception—yes, a podcast within a podcast. The hosts of the Freely Given podcast join me on the Mercycast. Katie Koplin, author of Encouragement for Motherhood, and Gretchen Ronnevik, author of Ragged, share their perspectives on being comfortable with being uncomfortable. We explore how the gospel meets us in our discomfort and talk about seasons in life and how, because of Christ, discomfort is not permanent or defining. Highlights and takeaways from the

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Seeing your stories as part of a greater narrative.

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2024/09/04

Rather than hearing a story this week, I want to pause and talk about the importance of sharing our stories and being vulnerable. Whether you believe it or not, everyone has a story that matters, and our stories have the power to impact others. There is a cost of vulnerability and the need to share with safe people. One of my friends, Adsum Ravenhill, joins me and shares his perspective on vulnerability and pain. Adsum highlights the importance of trusting God and seeing our stories as part of a

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44:10

Julie Sunne on deepening faith through adversity.

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2024/08/28

Julie Sunne, author of Sometimes I Forget, 60 Reminders of Hope for Your Hard Days, joins me to share her personal experiences of suffering, including miscarriages and caring for her daughter, and how these challenges have deepened her faith. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and processing grief and how it can lead to a more intimate relationship with God. Julie also challenges the notion of 'normal' and our expectations of ourselves and others. This conversation discusses the

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Jay Stringer on shifting from self-hatred to curiosity.

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2024/08/21

How do we heal? In this episode, I am joined by Jay Stringer, a licensed mental health counselor and author of the award-winning book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing. Together, we discuss sexual brokenness and the journey towards healing. We explore the concept of shifting to viewing sexual brokenness as clues to unaddressed and unresolved parts of our lives. Jay shares his personal experience with disordered eating and porn use and how therapy helped him shift from

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Ginny Owens on how to start over.

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2024/08/14

In this episode, I talk with Ginny Owens about her journey of starting over and finding light amid suffering. Ginny has spent the past two decades sharing her heart with listeners and readers as a singer/songwriter, author, teacher, and advocate. Her new book, Singing in the Dark, shows how we can experience light in the middle of our suffering. You don’t want to miss this episode because we discuss the importance of returning to God and surrendering to His plans, even when we don't have all the

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Anita Anello on how to depend on the right people.

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2024/08/07

Knowing who to trust on a good day and even harder in our most challenging moments is difficult.In today's episode, Anita Anello, a business owner, coach, successful software executive & mom, shares her experience of going through a marriage crisis and a medical emergency that changed her life. She talks about her shock and sadness while emphasizing the importance of having a support system during difficult times and how a few close friends were there for her and her family. If you have ever

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Anne Basham on when charity is the wrong choice.

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2024/07/31

Do we need to rethink our approach to charity?Many assume that giving helps when it can have the opposite effect. In this episode of the Mercycast, host Raleigh Sadler discusses the importance of approaching vulnerable populations with compassion and care. He is joined by Anne Basham, founder of the Interparliamentary Task Force on Human Trafficking and CEO of Ascend Consulting, to explore when the act of charity could do more harm than good. Anne, who specializes in policy-making in addressing

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Valerie Althouse on reframing pain.

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2024/07/24

We always focus on the “why” of our pain.But what if there is another question that we should be asking? In this episode of the Mercycast, I talk with Valerie Althouse, Director of Training for International Students Incorporated, about living with chronic pain. Valerie shares her personal experience of living with chronic pain and how she has learned to manage it. She emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community and engaging in hobbies that bring joy and distraction. Valerie also

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Marilette Sanchez on navigating identity crises.

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2024/07/17

What do we do when we can’t do what we want to do?In this episode, Marilette Sanchez, a New Yorker as well as a field director with FamilyLife, shares her journey of navigating identity crises and finding purpose in her vocation amid life's challenges. Marilette shares her journey of giving up her dream of becoming a writer to become a missionary and then facing the struggle of balancing motherhood and ministry. She emphasizes the importance of finding purpose in our relationship with God and

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Ryan Wekenman on the gift of singleness.

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2024/07/10

Can you return the "gift" of singleness? Can you get store credit?In this episode, Raleigh Sadler and Ryan Wekenman, author of the new book Single Today, drawing from their personal experiences, explore the challenges of singleness and the significance of finding community and embracing the present moment. They candidly discuss the well-meaning but often hurtful comments single people receive and the societal pressure to find a spouse. Ryan shares his journey of self-discovery and learning

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