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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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Gary Harpst on leading through chaos.

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2024/04/24

How do we grow as leaders?In this conversation, seasoned CEO and New York Times and Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author Gary Harpst shares his experiences and insights on leadership, faith, and the power of relationships. He discusses the challenges of facing reality and making tough decisions, emphasizing the importance of perspective and learning from failures. Harpst highlights the role of faith and trust in leadership, stressing the need to define purpose and lead oneself before leading

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Karis Meier on redeeming suffering.

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2024/04/17

What happens when dawn tarries?Last week's episode discussed finding hope in trials and how God can heal. In this episode, I want to return to the idea of suffering and explore the question of what happens when you aren't healed and live with chronic pain or suffering with Karis Meier, author of 'Suffering Redeemed.' She shares her journey of living with chronic illness and finding joy and beauty amid suffering. We discuss the importance of vulnerability, receiving from God, and

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Gentry Colson on finding hope in trials.

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2024/04/10

Where can you find hope in chronic illness?In this episode, Gentry Colson and I discuss suffering and finding hope in the midst of it. Gentry shares her journey with chronic Lyme disease and how she found purpose and faith amid her suffering. We explore the theology of glory versus the theology of the cross and the importance of shifting to an eternal perspective. Gentry encourages listeners to be vulnerable, seek community in times of suffering, and trust in God's faithfulness, even when

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42:24

Eric Schumacher and Jessika Sanders on how to pray...

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2024/04/03

How can we respond when we don’t have the words?In this episode, Jessika Sanders and Eric Schumacher discuss their book, In His Hands: Prayers for Your Child and Baby in a Medical Crisis. They share their personal experiences of going through a medical crisis with their child and how they found comfort and strength through prayer. The book contains prayers for various situations and offers support and encouragement for families facing similar challenges. They emphasize the importance of depending on

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42:06

Michelle McKinney Hammond on navigating transitions.

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2024/03/27

Should I avoid change or embrace it?In this episode, my guest, Michelle McKinney Hammond, author of When Shift Happens: Say Yes To Your Next, and I discuss embracing change, growth, Denzel Washington, and the Gospel. Michelle shares her experience of adversity and how it led her to write her first book. She explains the importance of shifting perspective and trusting God in times of transition. We also explore the role of creativity in navigating change and the need to let go and make room for new

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53:03

Naghmeh Panahi on dying to our false self.

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2024/03/20

Can you be real about your false self?She made international headlines as she advocated for the release of her husband from prison. However, she was in a prison of her own. In this conversation, Naghmeh Panahi shares her journey of self-discovery and recognizing and shedding the false self. She discusses the pressure to hold her marriage together and the fear of divorce. Naghmeh, author of I Didn't Survive: Emerging Whole After Deception, persecution, and Hidden Abuse, emphasizes the importance

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32:51

Tamara Pflug on navigating social anxiety.

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2024/03/13

Have you ever felt stressed at the thought of being around others?In this episode, I discuss social anxiety with Tamara Pflug, a fun and confidence coach. That's her role to help others embrace fun and confidence in their daily lives. So, I had to have her on the show to help us understand social anxiety and find a way forward. We explore the rise of social anxiety during the pandemic and the challenges of re-entering social situations. Tamara shares her personal experience of comparing herself

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46:16

Andi Andrew on embracing change.

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2024/03/06

Do you like change?When I first met Andi in a church office in lower Manhattan, neither of us had any idea of the transition we would face in the coming year. In this conversation, Andi Andrew, author of the new book Braving Change: Release the Past, Welcome Growth, and Trust Where God is Leading You, and I discuss the challenges and opportunities of personal transitions. We explore the role of guides in navigating change and the importance of processing grief and loss. More than anything, we

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43:29

Bradley Gray on finding hope in despair and...

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2024/02/28

Is it possible to suffer well?Before you turn away from this episode, I promise that if you listen, the answer will leave you more hopeful than when you started. In this installment, I pick the brain of Bradley Gray, pastor and author of the book 'Finding God in the Darkness.' We discuss the importance of suffering honestly and embracing vulnerability. As you know, we do not shy away from vulnerability on the MercyCast. Suffering is a part of the human experience, and grace is available to

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41:04

Emily Thiroux Threatt on grief and happiness.

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2024/02/21

Sure, you can multitask, but can you be happy and sad simultaneously? In this episode, I explore the interplay between grief and happiness with Emily Theroux-Threatt, author of the Grief and Happiness Handbook and host of the Grief and Happiness podcast. Our conversation delves into the possibility of experiencing both grief and happiness simultaneously and the process of finding purpose after experiencing loss. Emily shares her journey of losing her husband(s) and how she discovered her purpose

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42:26

Ike Miller on discovering our good baggage.

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2024/02/14

Everyone has baggage. But what if your baggage wasn’t a bad thing?In this episode, pastor and author Ike Miller joins us to unpack his book, Good Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You for Healthy Relationships. From the start, we discuss the impact of baggage on our lives and relationships, where I tell the story of the best breakup gift I have ever received. Then, we explore the concept of codependency and how it can affect vocational Christian ministry. Next, we delve into the

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Kendall Vanderslice on connecting communion to the...

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2024/02/07

You've heard it said, "You are what you eat." But what if you are "how" you eat?Today, we discuss two of my favorite things: food and people. In this episode, I talk to Kendall Vanderslice, the Founder and Executive director of the Edible Theology Project and the author of By Bread Alone: A Baker's Reflections on Hunger, Longing, and the Goodness of God. Kendall shares her experience of facing adversity and finding answers at the dinner table and how we can experience the

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48:54

Chris White on knowing what character you are.

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2024/01/31

What if you were not the lead character in your own story?What if your purpose today was to play a supporting role? In this episode, I catch up with my friend, Chris White, a screenwriter and director, about how life imitates art as we discuss his film, Electric Jesus. Chris unpacks the filmmaking process and the challenges of failure and perfectionism. Failure can be an entry point into being a supporting character. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of being a supporting actor in the

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Phil Knox on making friends.

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2024/01/24

Making friends isn’t as easy as it sounds.In some ways, it seemed easier when we were kids. Now, finding friends can feel impossible. In this episode, Phil Knox, the author of The Best Of Friends: Choose Wisely, Care Well, discusses the meaning and importance of friendship. Phil shares his personal experience of loss and how true friendship helped him through difficult times. Phil and I explore the role of faith and friendship in grief, setting boundaries and communicating needs, and the power of

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Aaron Armstrong on I'm a Christian- Now What?

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2024/01/17

You’ve just become a new Christian. What are the next steps?In this episode, sit down with Aaron Armstrong, author of the book I’m a Christian Now What? A Guide to New Life in Christ. We discuss the shift when someone becomes a Christian and the challenges and turmoil that can follow. Aaron shares his journey to Christianity and the lessons he has learned along the way. He emphasizes the importance of guidance and community for new Christians and encourages them to be convictionally kind in their

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Kerri Rawson on overcoming trauma.

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2024/01/10

How do we keep moving forward when life feels impossible?My guest and I deal with this question head-on in today’s episode. In this conversation, Kerri Rawson, the author of the New York Times-selling book A Serial Killer's Daughter: My Story of Faith, love, and Overcoming, shares her journey of trauma, healing, and faith. She discusses the life-altering moment when she learned about her father's crimes and the impact it had on her mental health. Kerri talks about her experience with PTSD

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More Mercy on the will of God.

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2024/01/05

Happy New Year! We are back with More Mercy! This week, I sat down with Jordan Raynor to discuss the sacredness of our work. But during the talk, we addressed knowing God's will specifically in terms of our jobs. Take a moment and listen to this most recent episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mercycast/exclusive-content

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Jordan Raynor on the sacredness of work.

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2024/01/03

Is your work good, or is it God's work?You have probably wrestled with this question before. If so, you may need to sit down for this episode because Jordan Raynor, the author of The Sacredness of Secular Work, is on the MercyCast! Jordan sits down with me to discuss the sacredness of secular work and the importance of embracing one's vocation. He challenges the notion of a sacred-secular divide and emphasizes that all work has intrinsic value to God. Together, we explore the cultural

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Krista McDunn on struggling through the holidays.

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2023/12/27

What if this isn't the most wonderful time of the year for you?In this episode, our second guest, Krista McDunn, returns to discuss the challenges and complexities of the holiday season, particularly Christmas and New Year's. You heard it here first, folks: we are putting the Krista back in Krista-mas this year. Together, we explore the feelings of stress, unmet expectations, loneliness, financial strain, and family conflict that can pop up between meals, parties, and holiday specials. We

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32:30

David Zahl on low anthropology.

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2023/12/20

What if your outlook is doing more to harm you than help you?The lens through which we see the world and ourselves matters. In this episode, David Zahl stops by to discuss a different way of viewing humanity and ourselves. Though this outlook may seem new, it’s not entirely unfamiliar to those in the Christian faith. David, the director of Mockingbird and the author of Seculosity and Low Anthropology unpacks the importance of adopting a low anthropological view of ourselves.In this critical

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