

Journey On My Mind
Journey On My Mind
Journey on my Mind: Conversations to help connect biblical counseling and psychology. Practical help for living in a complex world.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 44min
October 10, 2023. Bigger Than My Body (Part 1)
Pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart and psychologists Lauren King and Dave Verhaagen discuss how psychology and faith can address body image issues.
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In today's conversation, Lauren mentions "More Than A Body" by Lindsay Kite and Lexie Kite. You can find that book on Amazon or on Apple Books.
Do you have a question for Journey On My Mind to address on a future episode? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email our care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

Sep 26, 2023 • 47min
September 26, 2023. Secure, Anxious, Avoidant
Everyone forms attachment relationships from their first days of life. Psychologists categorize these attachments as secure, anxious or avoidant. Turns out, how you relate to others also influences how you see God. Pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart join psychologist Dave Verhaagen to explain the research and explore its implications.
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Do you have a question for Journey On My Mind to address on a future episode? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email our care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

Sep 12, 2023 • 39min
September 12, 2023. Of Like Mind
Anyone who studied statistics heard it: Correlation does not mean causation. So, what does it really mean when two beliefs or behaviors go together? Pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart and psychologists Lauren King and Dave Verhaagen to look at more results from the recent Journey survey of mental and spiritual health.
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Do you have a question for Journey On My Mind to address on a future episode? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email our care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

Aug 29, 2023 • 37min
August 29, 2023. Healthy Faith
What makes for healthy faith, and how does that intersect with overall mental health? Pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart and psychologists Lauren King and Dave Verhaagen review the results from a recent Journey survey.
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Do you have a question for Journey On My Mind to address on a future episode? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email our care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

Aug 15, 2023 • 43min
August 15, 2023. Neglect vs Abuse
Which is worse, abuse or neglect? And, why do people's responses to these forms of mistreatment vary so much? Pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart and psychologist Dave Verhaagen explore these questions in response to a recent listener question.
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Do you have a question for Journey On My Mind to address on a future episode? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email our care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

Aug 1, 2023 • 43min
August 1, 2023. Emotional Abuse, Boundaries and Over-identification
Psychologist Dave Verhaagen and pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart answer listener questions on emotional abuse and over-identification with mental health issues. Also: How can healthy boundaries be compatible with faith's radical call to generosity and hospitality?
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Do you have a question for Journey On My Mind to address on a future episode? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email our care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

Jul 18, 2023 • 41min
July 18, 2023. Theology, Biology, Biography and Mom
What are the roots of our mental health? Turns out, the answer is complicated.
Join psychologists Dave Verhaagen and Lauren King and pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart as they discuss the influence of upbringing, environment, biochemical and faith on our psyche. The group uses examples from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety and eating disorders to frame their discussion.
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Do you have a question for Journey On My Mind to address on a future episode? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email our care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

Jul 6, 2023 • 1h 15min
July 6, 2023. Journey On My Mind LIVE!
Are Christianity and psychology compatible? In this special event, recorded live at Brentwood, Tennessee's Journey Church on July 2, 2023, Dave Verhaagen and Kevin Dixon examine spiritual and clinical approaches to mental health. Are they incompatible, or can we integrate spirit and psyche? The hosts also take questions from the audience.
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Do you have a question for Journey On My Mind to address on a future episode? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email our care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

Jun 26, 2023 • 48min
June 26, 2023. Spirit Versus Psyche
Psychologist Lauren King joins Journey On My Mind as a regular panelist. Hosts Kevin Dixon and Dave Verhaagen learn more about Lauren's journey and explore the relationship and conflicts that can occur when spiritual and psychological practices collide.
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Do you have a question for Journey On My Mind to address on a future episode? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email our care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

Jun 19, 2023 • 50min
June 19, 2023. Rethinking And Relationships
In part two of our series on rethinking faith, hosts Kevin Dixon, Dave Verhaagen, and Sam Barnhart discuss how changing your mind can change--and challenge--relationships. What happens when you shift your understanding and those you are close to don't? Kevin, Dave and Sam also look at how rules and relationship affect how we parent.
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Do you have a question for Journey On My Mind to address on a future episode? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email our care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.