This week, Jake and Bob discuss their journeys away from being therapists and the reasons behind their decisions. They reflect on their experiences, share how they outgrew their roles as therapists, and how they found other outlets to use their charisms and gifts. Jake and Bob also share the burdens they felt before and after making the change and how surrendering their work to the Holy Spirit has helped bear more fruit than ever before.    Key Points: Therapy can be a demanding profession that requires selflessness and a high level of holiness.Outgrowing the role of a therapist can be a natural part of personal growth and development.It could be a difficult but necessary step in answering God's call to a larger audience.Supernatural opposition can occur when bringing the Kingdom of God into the world.The Holy Spirit is the primary therapist and therapists should surrender to His guidance.   Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast Twitter: @RestoreGloryPodFacebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

This week, Jake and Bob discuss their recent ministry experiences at Franciscan University, Assisi, and various JPII Healing Center events. They explore the transformative power of healing ministry, why they prefer ministering to groups instead of individuals, and the significance of holy sites. Jake and Bob also share insights into why we need so much healing in today’s culture. Key Points: Team ministry is powerful and allows for mutual submission and a greater impact.Holy sites have an accumulation of grace and can facilitate powerful encounters with God.Blessing spaces is important to invoke God's presence and protect against spiritual contamination. Blessing places and spaces is critical for inviting the presence of God and experiencing His grace.The desecration of authority and the degradation of holy spaces contribute to the loss of worship, healing, and the culture's current state.Therapists and pastors have distinct roles, and it is important to recognize the limitations of therapy and the need for spiritual authority.Prayer has a powerful impact and can bring about healing and transformation in the lives of others.   Resources: Fr. Joe Freedy and The Power of One Hail Mary Video   Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast Twitter: @RestoreGloryPodFacebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Bishop Andrew Miller, the founder of HeartSync Ministries and a priest in the Orthodox Evangelical Episcopal Church to conclude their series on Parts Work. Bishop Andrew discusses the four core parts of HeartSync, the importance of placing God in the center of our hearts, and his process for helping others heal from brokenheartedness. He also discusses the ultimate goal of healing as bringing the whole heart into a loving relationship with God and how giving thanks to God can help bring us into deeper relationship and healing. For more information about HeartSync or Bishop Andrew, visit his website here.    Key Points: Heart Sync is a therapeutic approach that focuses on healing brokenheartedness and integrating the core components of the heart.The four core components of the heart are function, guardian, emotion, and true self.Many people have parts of their heart that are not in relationship with God, and healing involves bringing these parts into communion with Him.Healing also involves making relational connections with God through memories and experiences as well as expressing thanksgiving to deepen the bond with God.It is important to recognize union with God as the ultimate goal of inner healing and deliverance.   Resources: Bishop Andrew’s website   Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast Twitter: @RestoreGloryPodFacebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Brya Hanan, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to continue their series on parts work. Brya shares her personal story from trauma to healing and how it has influenced her work as a therapist. She introduces her model of parts work, discusses the five A’s of parts work therapy, and shares a practical meditation you can use to begin your healing journey. For more information, check out Brya’s book Befriending Your Inner Child.    Key Points: Understanding and integrating the different parts of ourselves is essential for healing and wholeness.Embodiment and the awareness of the body's sensations and needs can be the first step in one’s healing process.The relational aspect of parts work, including self-compassion and love, is vital for healing and integration.The five A's of Internal Family Systems therapy are Anchor, Acknowledge, Attune, Ask, and Act.Incorporating Jesus into the therapy process can deepen the healing and anchoring experience. Resources: Brya’s new book: Befriending Your Inner Child Brya’s website   Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast Twitter: @RestoreGloryPodFacebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Gerry Crete, a marriage and family counselor to discuss his work on internal family systems, or parts work. Parts work is a therapeutic approach that involves exploring and understanding the different “parts” of our personality and how they can influence the decisions we make in life. Jake, Bob, and Gerry explore the transformative applications of parts work in therapy, distinguish the differences between desires and wounds, and discuss the role of love and compassion in the healing journey. For more information check out Gerry’s book Litanies of the Heart.   Key Points: Parts work, or internal family systems, can lead to remarkable breakthroughs in therapy by helping individuals connect with and understand their different parts.Harmony and unity within oneself can be achieved through the integration of different parts, allowing for a more balanced and authentic experience of self.Understanding the distinction between desires and parts can help individuals navigate conflicting motivations and make choices that align with their true selves.Practical applications of parts work include using analogies and visualization techniques to help individuals relate to and understand their parts.It is important to recognize and distinguish parts from the true self, which is characterized by compassion and love.   Resources: Gerry’s new book Litanies of the HeartGerry’s practice Transfiguration Counseling   Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

This week, a special guest joins the podcast - Bob’s mother, Peggy. Bob has shared the story of his absent father and the healing that took place over years of prayer. Now, Peggy shares her testimony of tender love, hardship, and forgiveness. She opens up about the beautiful relationship she had with her husband, the pain experienced in the divorce, and her self-sacrifice as she raised her 7 children.  Key Points The impact divorce has on childhood & those previously in the marriage. The process of forgiveness and the role it plays in daily life.  The power of prayer and the impact conversion has.  What it takes to get through a divorce.  The reason why many men struggle in marriage.     Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!   Audio editing by Forte Catholic

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Nicole Rodriguez as they continue their series on divorce. Nicole’s parents divorced when she was 11 years old & the trauma she experienced affected her through childhood and into her marriage. In the episode, she shares how her marriage suffered because of these wounds as well as the healing she has received through her relationship with the Lord, her spiritual parents & her husband’s willingness to walk alongside her. Key Points The impact divorce has on childhood & marriage. Children have a deep need for their parents.  How to process the pain of divorce.  The role spiritual parents have for children of divorce.  Bring divorce wounds to Jesus in adoration.  Resources Undone Retreat (virtual or in person)   Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Joey Pontarelli, the founder and president of the ministry “Restored”. After finding a lack of help after his parents’ divorce, Joey decided to begin ministry with “Restored” to offer practical guidance and support for teens and young adults from broken families. Jake, Bob, and Joey discuss the wounds that come from divorce, their personal experiences, and practical advice on how to respond to this woundedness.  Key Points If there isn’t any transformation in the wounds, then the sins we fall into, as a remedy, make sense. They don’t work, but they make sense.  We often don’t want to face these wounds, so we try to outrun them. But we can’t outrun our wounds. We’re made for more than that. The Lord understands why you struggle with each particular sin. It doesn’t surprise or scandalize Him. And He loves you where you are.  Divorce is a wound of broken love. So the medicine can only work when you reach the wound. Love is what heals.  Relationship with God is the primary healing element and agent. Give God your attention, quality time, and trust Him.  Consume great content that involves trauma and healing. Seek out coaching - a therapist, spiritual director, or mentor. Have a good community and deep relationships. For a healthy marriage - spend time with a couple who has a healthy marriage.  The temptation in marriage is to harden your heart and to close yourself off. But instead, we are called to tenderness and vulnerability. Resources Restored Ministry Website  RTG Anatomy of a Wound Series Adam Young’s Podcast: The Place We Find Ourselves Restored Ministry Podcast Restored Ministry Podcast with Sr. Miriam  It’s not Your Fault (Book by Joey) Restored Ministry courses   5 tips to navigate the holidays in a broken family guide Jay Stringer Jason Evert Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Happy New Year! Jake & Bob kick off the year by answering YOUR questions. They field listener submitted questions on topics including parenting, loneliness, anxiety, scrupulosity & maturity. Key Points Cultivating an environment of unconditional love as parents Our kids are observing and modeling our behavior more than we realize How to handle loneliness when it pops up in our lives Dealing with anxiety & scrupulosity  The similarities & differences between healing & maturing Resources Fr. Boniface on Matt Fradd’s Podcast Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Merry Christmas from Jake & Bob! This week, they discuss the healing power of Jesus' infancy narrative. They recognize that this time of year can be difficult for many people and offer some solutions. Jake shares some of his triggers & wounds around the Christmas season so Bob leads him through a deep prayer and meditation. It’s a beautiful insight into the work that they both do. We hope you all have a very blessed Christmas.  Key Points The healing power of the Christmas story & Jesus’ infancy narrative Dealing with difficult feelings and triggers during the holidays Bob leads Jake (and us) in a prayer through the difficult parts of the Christmas season. The role animals can play in our attachment healing Resources Life Restoration Website Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Sr. Miriam James Heidland shares her experience of being adopted. Jake, Bob & Sister have worked together for years and start the conversation off by discussing her impactful ministry, finding identity in Christ & her healing journey. She then shares about finding out she was adopted & the struggles & graces experienced along the way.  Key Points Getting to a place where you are secure in your own identity that people’s reaction to you doesn’t affect you. A discussion exploring why Sr. Miriam’s ministry connects so well with people.  “The man who loves to walk will go further than the man who loves the destination.” We are all adopted sons & daughters of God. What it means to truly belong. Sister shares her experience of finding out that she was adopted. Experiencing the kindness of the Lord that doesn’t pull away or act harshly. Sister shares the struggles and graces during her healing process. Resources Sr. Miriam’s Podcast Abiding Together Sr. Miriam’s Books Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Chris & Michelle Benzinger share their story of adopting two children from Haiti after a hurricane devastated the country. They share with Jake & Bob how they weren’t planning to adopt until the Lord put it on their heart. They discuss how they navigated integrating these children into their family & how there was joint restoration for everyone involved. Michelle also talks about her experience with Safe & Sound protocol & it’s role in her healing journey. Key Points Before adoption, the call from the Lord was “Will you welcome them into your heart?” How Chris & Michelle’s community helped to welcome their new children. The disorientation of the kids coming to a new place, with new people and they don’t understand the language. Joint restoration for everyone involved. Healing of attachment wounds for Chris & Michelle as well as their kids. The importance of listening to your body in healing & a discussion of somatic methods. Our minds and body are so connected that healing in one helps the other. Safe & Sound Protocol explanation & it’s usefulness in our own healing and especially in our parenting. Resources Chris’ Website Michelle’s Podcast Abiding Together Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

This may be the most special episode of the podcast yet! Jake & Bob are joined by Bob’s sister, her husband and his 48 year old nephew Brian that Bob just met for the first time this year! They gave up their son for adoption after a teenage pregnancy and the wounds were still there for everybody after over 40 years. Then, by nothing short of a miracle, the family was reconnected! It’s a beautiful story of grace, healing, reconciliation and God’s abundant love. Key Points Nick & Kathy the experience of giving up their son for adoption after a teenage pregnancy. Brian shares his story of finding out he was adopted and his experiences with both families. “In my deepest wound, I saw Your glory and it dazzled me.”  -St. Augustine The beauty of the reunion of the family after many years apart. Offering support and encouragement to other parents who gave babies up for adoption. Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Jake & Bob kick off a new series on adoption. We have all been impacted by adoption, whether through family situations or spiritually since we are all adopted as sons and daughters of God. Jake & Bob tackle heart dynamics of adoption, separation anxiety & ruptures of primary relationships along with defining dissociation & attachment trauma. This series will have something for everyone! Key Points We have all been impacted by adoption, whether through family situations or spiritually. We are all adopted as sons and daughters of God. The heart dynamics of adoption, separation anxiety & ruptures of primary relationships. Attachment & attachment trauma is a popular topic in pop psychology.  Healthy attachments are formed between the mother and child in the womb. An explanation of the different types of memory. Nothing is beyond the scope & capacity of God to heal. Dissociation is a God-given dynamic where we self-protect but it’s not meant to be permanent. Resources The Places we Find Ourselves Podcast by Adam Young Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Trust is vitally important to the healing process. Jake & Bob discuss broken trust, healing relationships where trust has been broken and the barriers we put up that prevent us from building trust in our relationships. They share about how trust issues can affect our relationship with God,  those closest to us & how we can rebuild that trust. Key Points Trust is vitally important to the healing process Gen 3:10 “I was afraid because I was naked so I hid.” This verse is foundational to the human experience and a barrier in our relationship with God and others Wrestling with trust issues in marriage The first attack the enemy made in the garden was against trust Jesus still had wounds after His resurrection, but they were healed and became signs of glory as opposed to wounds of death Working through beliefs and vows that affect our ability to trust Resources Chastity & the Refusal to Grasp article Dr. Karl’s Lehman’s Website https://www.kclehman.com/  Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Dr. Karl Lehman joins Jake & Bob to discuss his Immanuel Approach to healing. He shares from his years of training and extensive therapy work on how to use this approach to bring people to deeper healing. Dr. Karl has been a leader in the field for decades and we are overjoyed to share this conversation with you. Key Points Dr. Karl explains the Immanuel Approach to therapy. He shares from his years of training and extensive work with people on how to use this approach to bring people to a place of healing. Encountering Jesus in both positive and negative memories.  Dr. Karl shares how he has trained other professionals and volunteers to use this approach and the results it has gotten in people finding healing, particularly in 3rd world countries. Dr. Karl shares his personal experience with healing ministry and common blockages in people’s minds and spirits. Finding healing in the the presence of the Eucharist How to know when we are truly encountering Jesus Resources Dr. Karl’s Website https://www.kclehman.com/  The Immanuel Approach Book https://www.immanuelapproach.com/ Fr. Basil’s Immanuel Approach in Catholic Theology Outsmarting Yourself Website https://outsmartingyourself.org/ Mind and Brain Book https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Brain-Separate-but-Integrated-ebook/dp/B0CC17X3X7 Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

We’re back! Jake & Bob return after a summer break tan & ready to dive deep into the topic of what healing really is. They also share insight into the problem of suffering, how to shift mindsets when it seems like healing isn’t coming & a consistent reminder that God is always up to something good. Key Points Healing is an essential part of the Church’s mission as our mission is Jesus’ mission & healing was an important part of His ministry. Healing is more than just physical.  Suffering is an essential dimension of redemption “Healing is the restoration of our God-given glory” -Jake Khym God is always up to something good, even it we can’t see it at the moment Healing is bringing about a greater good from whatever is experienced The dangers of disassociation  Suffering is the door into healing, not the absence of healing  Resources Pope Benedict’s Book “Jesus of Nazareth” “Be Healed” by Bob Schuchts Catechism of the Catholic Church Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

This week, Jake and Bob talk about what it means to “process your emotions” and give ways to practically do that. They share that the steps to regulate emotions include awareness, feeling the emotion, naming the emotion, and relationships. They create a scenario where they navigate someone through a lot of intense emotion and bring it back to a wound. Through this scenario, they share the importance of uncovering a wound in order to bring about healing. Key Points The steps to regulating your emotions include: Awareness, feeling the emotion, naming the emotion, & relationship. How parents respond to their emotions affect their children’s emotions & how to be aware of this as adults. They walk through a counseling scenario to recognize the root wound behind specific emotions. They discuss praying against, breaking, renouncing, & discovering any lies surrounding a vow. What “bodily anchor” means & how the nervous system has feeling sensors across the body that can be labeled as a specific emotion Resources Dr Daniel Siegel presenting a Hand Model of the Brain The Limbic System 4 Year Old Mic'd up at Hockey Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

This week, Jake and Bob dive deeper into their series on emotions. They discuss how the Church often seems to deemphasize our emotions and the culture overemphasizes them which can leave us confused about the role emotions play in our lives. They discuss how having emotions is natural and good and how we can best integrate them into a holy lifestyle. They also make the important distinction between an emotion, a wound, and a spirit. Key Points What is an emotion and why is it there? Holiness does not mean getting rid of emotion Jesus as the model for how to have emotions Understanding the emotion of anger Distinction between an emotion, a wound, and a spirit How to process our emotions in a healthy way Resources Feeling & Healing Your Emotions by Conrad Baars Life Model Works YouTube channel Eph 4:26-27 RTG Anatomy of a Wound Series Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Bob and Jake introduce a new series on emotions. Bob shares some personal exciting news to kick off the conversation & then he and Jake discuss what emotions are, where they come from & how we regulate them. Key Points What are emotions, where do they come from & how do we regulate them? Some exciting personal news for Bob! How to deal with your feelings maturely How emotions have caused the breakdown of many families Social Media battling for your attention & its impact on your emotions St. Thomas Aquinas on dealing with emotions/passions Lessons from negative emotions & where they stem from How emotions & love are connected The distinction between emotions & feelings Resources “The A.I. Dilemma” Video Feeling & Healing Your Emotions by Conrad Baars Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic