MercyTalk Podcast: Home for Christmas

Although the Christmas season is a wonderful time to celebrate the birth of Christ and God's love for us, many people experience emotional pain, financial difficulties, and family challenges during this time of year. With wisdom taken from years of preparing our residents to return home during Christmas break, we offer practical encouragement and advice about how to carry peace with you as you prepare your heart and home during this season.

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http://mercymultiplied.com/2015/12/home-for-christmas/

MercyTalk Podcast: Setting Boundaries as a Helper

When someone you love is hurting, it's easy to lose sight of where your role as a helper begins and ends. What boundaries do you need in place? How do you make sure you are keeping yourself emotionally and spiritually healthy in the face of other people's needs? On today's podcast, we'll talk about the importance of boundaries, finding your identity in Christ instead of in helping people, and ways you can stay healthy as a leader.

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http://mercymultiplied.com/2015/12/setting-boundaries-as-a-helper/

MercyTalk Podcast: Moving Beyond Behavior

At Mercy, we believe there's always a reason behind the destructive behaviors people display in their lives. Rather than deal with issues on the purely behavioral level, we want to find the root underneath why the behavior is happening so true freedom can be found. What is going on in the heart? Jesus shows us that healing in a person's life starts with the roots in that person's heart, and when the heart is healed, behavior changes. Listen in as host Melanie Carter and staff member Jen Otero discuss this important topic.

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http://mercymultiplied.com/2015/12/moving-beyond-behavior/

MercyTalk Podcast: Thanksgiving at Mercy (An Inside Look)

We love making the holidays special for the young women in our residential program! This week, we give you an inside look at what Thanksgiving is like for Mercy girls, as told through the stories of two residential staff members, one of them also a graduate from 2005. Join us as we talk food prep, fun games, and family time with our Fitness and Nutrition Manager, Janelle, and our Household Manager and Mercy graduate, Erin. You'll love this peek into Mercy life!

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http://mercymultiplied.com/2015/11/thanksgiving-at-mercy-an-inside-look/

MercyTalk Podcast: Your Role As A Helper

Whether you're a pastor, leader, parent, or simply someone who cares about a hurting person, it's important to understand how to help others in healthy ways. Melanie Carter, Mercy's Director of Outreach, and Jen Otero, our Transitional Care Manager, discuss what the role of a helper is and what it is not. Topics covered include the importance of providing hope, setting boundaries, and how to keep from taking on false responsibility for someone else's healing.

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http://mercymultiplied.com/2015/11/your-role-as-a-helper/

MercyTalk Podcast: Hearing the Voice of God

As Christians, we know that hearing God's voice is essential for deepening our relationship with Him. And when we're walking through a journey to healing, hearing God speak to us about our broken places can bring understanding like never before. Listen in as host Melanie Carter and guest Jen Otero discuss this vital topic, including practical ways to create space to hear from God.

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http://mercymultiplied.com/2015/11/hearing-the-voice-of-god/

MercyTalk Podcast: The Power of Hope

Are you feeling hopeless or trying to help people in your life who are? Don't miss this strong encouragement about the power of hope to restore our lives. Host Melanie Carter discusses this topic with staff member Mickenzie Vought, hitting key points such as relinquishing control and realizing the process isn't always pretty. They also give practical insight about how to reach out for hope as well as how to impart hope to others.

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http://mercymultiplied.com/2015/11/the-power-of-hope/

MercyTalk Podcast: Getting to the Root (Repost)

This week's podcast is a repost from a very popular show several months back about finding the root causes of emotional pain. Host Melanie Carter interviews Jen Otero, professional counselor and Mercy’s Transitional Care Manager, about the importance of getting to the emotional root of destructive behavior in a person’s life. Jen reminds us that there is always a WHY behind the WHAT, and gives hope for the people in our lives we are wanting to help.

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http://mercymultiplied.com/2015/10/getting-to-the-root-repost/

MercyTalk Podcast: Little Steps Conquer Big Mountains

This week continues discussion with Mercy UK staff as host Melanie Carter talks with Laura Ryder about an amazing experience she had climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro a few years back, and the lessons she learned about journeying with the Lord and trusting His ways. You will be so encouraged by this episode!

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http://mercymultiplied.com/2015/10/little-steps-conquer-big-mountains/

MercyTalk Podcast: Loving People Back to Life

Don't miss this special episode of MercyTalk featuring two Mercy UK staff members! This week, host Melanie Carter interviews Pam Grimshaw, who works on behalf of Mercy UK to partner with churches and supporters across her nation. You'll hear more from her amazing heart about how to love people back to life, as well as more about Mercy's MPower workshops, which are now available in the US.

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http://mercymultiplied.com/2015/10/loving-people-back-to-life/

MercyTalk Podcast: The Story Behind Mercy Multiplied

On this week’s Mercy Talk podcast, host Melanie Carter interviews Mercy’s Executive Director, Christy Singleton about the story behind our name change and expanded outreach efforts. You’ll be inspired to get behind our mission and be the ME in Mercy!

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http://mercymultiplied.com/2015/10/the-story-behind-mercy-multiplied/

MercyTalk Ditch the Baggage Podcast Series – Key 7: Maintaining Life-Long Freedom, Part 2

Don’t miss this powerful conclusion to our Ditch The Baggage podcast series! Mercy graduate Nicky shares her incredible story and how she maintains the freedom she found at Mercy from childhood abuse, drug addiction, prostitution and self-harm. Nicky’s transformation is truly miraculous and proof that no person is beyond God’s reach. If you’re wondering how to stay strong and keep from slipping back into destructive habits and thought patterns, you’ll be greatly encouraged by this week’s show.

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MercyTalk Ditch the Baggage Podcast Series – Key 7: Maintaining Life-Long Freedom, Part 1

Join Mercy Talk host Melanie Carter and Mercy Transitional Care manager Jen Otero as they discuss some of the tools needed for maintaining lifelong freedom–the four “stay-ins.” Used by Mercy graduates for years, these principles are simple and powerful for any believer who wishes to walk in daily freedom. Don’t miss it!

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MercyTalk Ditch The Baggage Podcast Series – Key 6: Choosing Freedom Over Oppression, Part 2

Mercy staff member Carrie shares her powerful story of restoration as we walk through part 2 of “Choosing Freedom Over Oppression” in this podcast series. Listen in as she talks about the amazing work God has done to free her from her past.

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MercyTalk Ditch The Baggage Podcast Series - Key 6: Choosing Freedom Over Oppression, Part 1

This week we welcome to the show one of our veteran counseling staff members, Meredith Myers to help us understand how areas of oppression or bondage form, and ultimately how to be free. More than just addressing harmful behavior, we must be willing to go after the root issues. Don't miss this important episode!

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MercyTalk Ditch The Baggage Podcast Series - Key 5: Breaking Generational Patterns, Part 2 (Sept. 3, 2015)

This week we continue our podcast series with part 2 of "Breaking Generational Patterns." MercyTalk host Melanie Carter interviews Hope, a 2003 Mercy graduate who shares her story of finding freedom from an eating disorder after realizing that her mom also struggled with this issue. Now a mother herself, Hope is choosing daily to walk in freedom and model her dependence on God to her own children.
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MercyTalk Ditch The Baggage Podcast Series - Key 5: Breaking Generational Patterns, Part 1 (August 20, 2015)

Joining us today on MercyTalk is Margaret Troquille, who has been on staff at Mercy for over 22 years and currently serves as the Executive Director of Program Operations. Margaret helps us understand the importance of breaking generational patterns and how we can be free from the negative cycles passed down from our parents.

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MercyTalk Ditch The Baggage Podcast Series - Key 4: Choosing to Forgive, Part 2 (August 13, 2015)

We continue our discussion on Key 4: Choosing to Forgive in our podcast series with Rachel, a Mercy staff member with a powerful story of forgiveness and redemption. Don't miss it!

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MercyTalk Ditch The Baggage Podcast Series - Key 4: Choosing to Forgive, Part 1 (August 6, 2015)

This week, MercyTalk welcomes Shelly Alfred to the show to talk about the importance of forgiveness. Shelly is currently the Program Director at our Nashville home and has years of counseling and social work experience to draw on. Her seasoned approach to understanding forgiveness will help you know how to respond to deep wounds and minor offenses that life often brings.

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MercyTalk Ditch The Baggage Podcast Series - Key 3: Renewing the Mind, Part 2 (July 30, 2015)

On this week's episode of MercyTalk, guest host Jen Otero interviews Mercy staff member Ashley about how renewing the mind helped her overcome a painful situation in her family. Ashley's story and healing are evidence of God's Word being able to guide us through the storms of life.

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MercyTalk Ditch The Baggage Podcast Series - Key 3: Renewing the Mind, Part 1 (July 23, 2015)

This episode in our Ditch The Baggage podcast series is about the importance of renewing our mind with the truth of God's Word. MercyTalk host Melanie Carter explains this concept with helpful and practical examples that will unlock your understanding and bring freedom to your life!

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MercyTalk Ditch The Baggage Podcast Series - Key 2: Healing Life Hurts, Part 2

This week we continue on the topic of "Healing Life Hurts" with a staff interview about finding healing after divorce. This podcast offers very helpful, practical, and honest answers from someone on the other side about how God brings us through painful situation.

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MercyTalk Ditch The Baggage Podcast Series - Key 2: Healing Life Hurts, Part 1

We continue with our Ditch The Baggage podcast series today talking about Key 2: Healing Life's Hurts, which gives practical insight for overcoming pain and loss in your life. The featured guest this week is counselor and Transitional Care manager Jen Otero, who talks about taking an assessment of the losses you've experienced in your life, and how to pray through those hurts.

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MercyTalk Ditch The Baggage Podcast Series - Key 1: Total Commitment to Freedom

We are so excited to bring you this Ditch The Baggage podcast series! We will be hitting each Key to Freedom included in my upcoming book, Ditch The Baggage, plus offering stories of transformation along the way. This week I join MercyTalk host Melanie Carter to talk about Key 1: Total Commitment to Freedom. Please join us throughout the next few months as we dive into this material!

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MercyTalk Podcast: Seven Keys to Freedom

Join me and our MercyTalk podcast host, Melanie Carter, as we discuss the seven keys to freedom outlined in my upcoming book, Ditch The Baggage. This episode will give you a brief overview of these keys before we launch into the Ditch The Baggage Podcast Series next week!

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MercyTalk Podcast: How to Love People Genuinely

Don't miss this week's MercyTalk podcast about learning to love hurting people who need help in a genuine and practical way.

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MercyTalk Podcast Featuring Bob Hamp (Part2) - Stages of Stronghold Cycles

This week's MercyTalk podcast is a continuation from last week with my dear friend, Bob Hamp! This week, Bob elaborates about how stronghold cycles form and are broken. His approach is so simple to understand, yet life-changing! Don't miss this one!

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MercyTalk Podcast Featuring Bob Hamp - Foundations for Freedom

This week our MercyTalk podcast welcomes my dear friend Bob Hamp, a counselor, author and true expert in his field, to discuss how you begin building a foundation to find freedom from emotional pain and destructive habits. Bob's insight and skill in teaching these principles is truly amazing. You're going to love this teaching!

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MercyTalk Podcast - Understanding the Source of People's Pain

Getting to the source of people's pain means learning how to ask questions and listen for the answer. Host Melanie Carter, Mercy's Director of Outreach, interviews fellow staff member and professional counselor, Jen Otero to find out more on this week's podcast.

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MercyTalk Podcast - How to Know if Someone is Ready For Help

This week's MercyTalk podcast will be especially helpful for pastors, leaders, or parents wondering how to know if someone who is hurting is ready for help. Host Melanie Carter interviews Kelly Fauscett, Mercy staff member working with applicants to our program, as well as youth pastor working with students.

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MercyTalk - "Getting to the Root"

This episode of MercyTalk features an interview with Jen Otero, professional counselor and Mercy's Transitional Care Manager, about the importance of getting to the emotional roots of destructive behavior in a person's life.

There's always a "why" behind the "what!" Click here to listen:
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MercyTalk Podcast: Reaching Outside the Walls

I'm excited about this week's podcast! Mercy's Director of Outreach, Melanie Carter, and Mercy's Executive Director, Christy Singleton, discuss new outreach initiatives. These initiatives include my upcoming book, "Ditch the Baggage," a companion video series, MPower training sessions, and an announcement about an exciting live event in Nashville. Don't miss it! 

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MercyTalk featuring Pastor Francis Anfuso -"Finding Wholeness" - Feb. 19, 2015

This week's episode features a great friend and wonderful supporter of Mercy, Pastor Francis Anfuso. He's a regular teacher at our California Mercy home, and he shares with the residents this week about Finding Wholeness. Pastor Francis is also a regular speaker on KLOVE and Air 1 Radio, an acclaimed author, and the founding pastor of The Rock of Roseville church in Sacramento. His father's heart for the girls at Mercy will encourage you on your journey today!

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Anew Ministries Interviews on "Christ Centered Recovery" Radio Show - Feb. 5 & 12, 2015

I was interviewed on this weekly radio show, "Christ Centered Recovery," by host John Broderick about the history and mission of Mercy Ministries, as well as what a typical day looks like while a girl is in our program. The following week, one of my heroes (2013 Mercy graduate Nicky) was interviewed as well, telling her amazing story of freedom!

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MercyTalk: PART 2, Mercy Multiplied - Plans For Increased Outreach in 2015

This week I continue my interview with our new Director of Outreach, Melanie Carter. We talk about new outreach initiatives rolling out in 2015, and we highlight several amazing Mercy graduate stories of young women who have found freedom.

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MercyTalk: Mercy Multiplied - Plans For Increased Outreach in 2015

Mercy is rolling out some exciting initiatives in 2015, including a greater emphasis on outreach to help equip schools, churches, and communities to deal with tough issues. In this week's podcast, I interview our new Director of Outreach, Melanie Carter, about what's ahead!

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MercyTalk with Nancy Alcorn -"Hearing the Voice of God" by Julie Bailey

Featured teaching on MercyTalk podcast: "Hearing the Voice of God" by Julie Bailey. Julie and her husband Greg are the directors for Christian International Ministries in Australia and New Zealand. Julie shares powerful truth about how God's promises shatter the enemy's plans!



There are TWO parts to this teaching. You can listen to both of them here: http://bit.ly/1c896hE