With You in the Weeds: Where Faith Meets Mental Health

With You in the Weeds
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Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, or wondering how your faith connects to your mental health? With You in the Weeds is a faith-based mental health podcast hosted by a team of licensed counselors and pastors who weekly help real people navigate the hardships of life. Co-hosts John Tinnin (MDiv, MFT), Lynn Roush (LPC), Shay Roush (MDiv), and Austin Conner (MDiv, PLPC) bring both clinical expertise and pastoral wisdom to honest, practical conversations about the issues you're actually facing: anxiety, trauma, marriage, parenting, forgiveness, grief, singleness, narcissism, addiction, stress, and more. This isn't therapy, but it's the next best thing! If you've ever wished you could be a fly on the wall and listen to a team of Christian counselors thoughtfully address what you're going through, this podcast was made for you. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Please seek independent medical or counseling support for personal health concerns. New episodes every week. Visit withyouintheweeds.com to subscribe to our weekly newsletter and to access our small group study guides, free downloads, and other mental health resources. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Please seek independent medical or counseling support for personal health concerns.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Idols of the Heart

    Where do you direct your attention, adoration, affection and trust? Your honest answer reveals who or what you worship. As we kick off our new series, 10 Keys to the Universe, Shay and Lynn look at the first two commandments that serve as the foundation for the rest of the commandments. The Bible states that we are always worshipping something–the question is never whether we worship but what we worship.  The first commandment says, “Have no other gods before me”, but in today’s world, it’s easy to worship things around us. Lynn walks through a convicting list: approval, comfort, control, work, a specific person, even a political ideology. These aren't exotic temptations. They're the everyday idols we construct, and they all over-promise and under-deliver. Shay unpacks what makes the first two commandments distinct from each other. The first tells us who to worship—the one true God, exclusively. The second tells us how— not through physical images or mental constructions that shrink him down to something we can manage or imagine. What we believe about who God is shapes everything about how we live. When we quietly reinvent him into a God who only affirms our desires, who never judges, who asks nothing hard of us—that's not humility. That's a different commandment broken. Whether you're brand new to the Ten Commandments or grew up reciting them, this episode is an invitation to slow down and ask yourself a few honest questions to identify the idols of your heart: What do you worry about most? What makes you angry when it's threatened? What are you most afraid of losing in life? The answers might surprise you — and point you toward where your real worship is actually landing. Connect with us:  Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Website: withyouintheweeds.com

    47 min

  2. 15 APR

    What's Your Compass in Life?

    Life can feel like wandering in a wilderness: moments of anxiety, parenting and marriage struggles, feeling a lack of purpose, dealing with disappointment, and more. But having a reliable compass can make all the difference because it offers guidance on where to go and how to get there safely. In this episode John Tinnin and Austin Conner launch our new series, 10 Keys to the Universe, where we'll be unpacking the Ten Commandments and exploring how they function as a compass for navigating the unpredictable and painful wilderness of life.  We often dismiss the Ten Commandments as ancient religious rules that are burdensome and designed to ruin our happiness. So the benefits of the commandments might surprise you: protection, freedom, the restraining of sin, and a clear window into God's heart.  Instead of thinking "I have to follow the commandments" this conversation highlights a different perspective: "I get to follow the commandments". This shifts your heart from following the commandments as a legal obligation to earn God’s favor, to a willing response of being deeply loved and cared for by your Creator. As we begin this series, we hope the commandments become less of a set of rules hanging over your head and more of a trusted compass that leads you to hopeful blessings in your life.  Connect with us:  Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Website: withyouintheweeds.com If you love listening to WYITW, would you please leave us a 5 star rating and a review? Your feedback helps us reach more people!

    40 min

  3. 8 APR

    How to Manage a Narcissist

    Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling confused, exhausted, and somehow convinced that everything was your fault - even though you couldn't quite explain why? If so, this episode is for you. As we end our How to Handle Life series, Lynn Roush addresses one of the most requested and personally meaningful topics she's tackled: how to manage a narcissist in your life.  Drawing on in-depth biblical study as well as years of clinical experience sitting across from clients who have lost their sense of self in these relationships, Lynn brings both compassion and clarity to one of the most disorienting relational dynamics a person can experience.  Anchored in Philippians 1:9 “that your love would abound more and more in real knowledge and all discernment”, this episode is not about diagnosing others or declaring war on every person who has frustrated you. It's about growing in wisdom so that you can protect your heart, your mind, and your faith. Lynn walks through 4 practical strategies for managing a narcissist:  Learning to decode what is actually being communicated beneath the surface Practicing the gray rock method of strategic emotional detachment Recognizing triangulation through flying monkeys Identifying the real enemy in your life After listening, you’ll know how to guard your peace, stay grounded in truth, and navigate a difficult relationship without losing yourself in it. Connect with us & subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Website: withyouintheweeds.com Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds

    38 min

  4. 1 APR

    How to Spend Eternity With God

    Do you know what it actually takes to get to heaven? In this episode of With You in the Weeds, Pastor Shay Roush sits with one of the most important questions you will ever face: how do you spend eternity with God? And more importantly, have you gotten the answer wrong? Using Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18, Shay unpacks why the path to God isn’t secured by achievement, but by humility. This is a story that flips our instincts upside down, because the one who goes home right with God isn't the one who had his act together. It's the one who showed up with nothing. This is why the good news of the gospel has to start with the bad news — that none of us can earn our way into eternity with God. In fact, it is a spiritually dangerous place to stand before God with your arms full of your own goodness. Tim Keller's pointed reminder is sobering: “all you need to get to heaven is nothing, but very few people have it.” Heaven isn't a reward for the worthy and righteous. It's a gift for the worst of sinners who know how far they’ve fallen short. Whether this is a question you’ve wrestled with or never considered, this episode is hopeful and ends with an invitation: Come to Jesus with empty arms and he will give you everything you need to spend eternity with God. Connect with us & subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Website: withyouintheweeds.com Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds

    12 min

  5. 25 MAR

    How to Grow Through Sadness

    Is sadness the enemy of healing or the path to it? In this episode of our How to Handle Life series, John makes a case for sadness as one of the most powerful, underused tools for navigating the difficulties of life. Sadness is like a river that will take you somewhere healthy if you’re willing to step into troubled waters and not fight against it. At the heart of the episode is a simple but counterintuitive idea: sadness is compassion turned inward. When we choose to connect with the part of ourselves that's hurting — instead of fighting, numbing, or shutting down — something shifts.  That connection brings comfort, and comfort actually brings strength. Just as Jesus was a man of sorrows and modeled what it means to enter grief fully rather than avoid it, Psalm 30:5 promises that joy will follow weeping. Not as a feeling, but as a product of relational connection and knowing you're not alone. Whether you're letting go of a lifelong dream, facing conflict with your spouse, at war with your own emotions, or spiritually dry and discouraged, the invitation is the same: start small, name the loss, and let sadness do what it was designed to do. Connect with us & subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Website: withyouintheweeds.com Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds

    29 min

  6. 18 MAR

    How to Respond When Your Pastor Fails

    When news breaks that a pastor or church leader has fallen into serious sin, the ripple effects travel far beyond the individual. People who once felt spiritually safe may suddenly feel confused, angry, or grieved. Questions surface quickly: How could this happen? Did I miss the warning signs? What does this mean for my faith? In this thoughtful installment of our ongoing series, How to Handle Life, Lynn Roush, LPC, and Shay Roush, M.Div., discuss the responsibilities of pastoral ministry, the complicated dynamics that many pastors face as they gain success and notoriety, and how Christian leaders can benefit from personal therapy and soul work.  They’ll also talk about 5 ways to respond when your pastor fails, including acknowledging your feelings and seeking support, exercising discernment about who you follow, and remembering that God’s work through the church cannot be thwarted even through imperfect people. Lynn brings the unique perspective of being both a pastor’s daughter and a pastor’s wife, along with insights from her counseling research on the “splitting” that can happen when leaders present a façade of spirituality while concealing unhealed pain and ongoing sin. Shay, having served in Christian ministry for more than 30 years, speaks from the pastor’s side of the table, sharing openly about the real challenges of life and leadership in ministry. If you’ve ever wrestled with the fact that spiritual leaders are capable of great good but also serious failure, you’ll want to listen in as Lynn and Shay acknowledge the pain of pastoral failure while helping you re-center your faith on Christ. Connect with us & subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Website: withyouintheweeds.com Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds

    45 min

  7. 11 MAR

    How to Handle Singleness

    Is singleness a gift or a trial? Should I keep asking God to give me a significant other, or am I not resting in him by continually asking? If you’re single, it’s likely that you’ve wrestled with questions like these. If you’re not single, it’s easy to overlook the struggles of those who are.  Singleness is one of those topics that comes loaded with opinions. Culture treats it like a temporary problem to overcome, the church sometimes treats it like a waiting room for marriage, and your own thoughts can bounce back and forth between hope and frustration. In this compassionate episode of our ongoing series, How to Handle Life, Austin Conner takes a different approach. Instead of asking how to get out of singleness, he’ll talk about how to navigate it well right where you are. He’ll be sharing 5 practical ways to approach singleness with honesty, courage, and faith. Before you assume this conversation only applies if you’re currently single, don’t tune out just yet. Many people move in and out of seasons of singleness over the course of their lives. As you listen, you’ll get perspective and wisdom that will help you hold the multi-faceted experience of being single while simultaneously loving, following, and trusting Jesus.  Connect with us & subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Website: withyouintheweeds.com Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds If you love listening to WYITW, would you please leave us a 5 star rating and a review? Your feedback helps us reach more people!

    25 min

  8. 4 MAR

    How to Accept Estranged Relationships

    Have you ever lost someone who is still alive? Estrangement is one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences in family life, yet it's far more common than most people realize. In this episode of our How to Handle Life series, Lynn Roush, LPC walks through what estrangement actually is, why it happens, and how it impacts a family on multiple levels. Whether you've made the hard decision to step away from a relationship or you've been cut off by someone you love, your pain and grief are real and make sense. Lynn shares five hard but essential truths for anyone navigating estrangement, including why reconciliation isn't guaranteed, how to write a letter of amends, and insight about the ripple effects of estrangement that often reach far beyond just two people. These truths aren't comfortable, but accepting them is often the first step toward real relief, like cleaning out a wound so it can actually heal. Most importantly, this episode holds out genuine hope: healing and growth are possible for you even if the relationship is never restored. Forgiveness, self-reflection, and leaning into safe relationships can move you from haunted regret to scarred-over wisdom.  If you’re carrying the weight of an estranged relationship, this episode is for you. Connect with us & Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Website: withyouintheweeds.com Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds If you love listening to WYITW, would you please leave us a 5 star rating and a review? Your feedback helps us reach more people!

    24 min
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Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, or wondering how your faith connects to your mental health? With You in the Weeds is a faith-based mental health podcast hosted by a team of licensed counselors and pastors who weekly help real people navigate the hardships of life. Co-hosts John Tinnin (MDiv, MFT), Lynn Roush (LPC), Shay Roush (MDiv), and Austin Conner (MDiv, PLPC) bring both clinical expertise and pastoral wisdom to honest, practical conversations about the issues you're actually facing: anxiety, trauma, marriage, parenting, forgiveness, grief, singleness, narcissism, addiction, stress, and more. This isn't therapy, but it's the next best thing! If you've ever wished you could be a fly on the wall and listen to a team of Christian counselors thoughtfully address what you're going through, this podcast was made for you. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Please seek independent medical or counseling support for personal health concerns. New episodes every week. Visit withyouintheweeds.com to subscribe to our weekly newsletter and to access our small group study guides, free downloads, and other mental health resources. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Please seek independent medical or counseling support for personal health concerns.

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  • Creator
    With You in the Weeds
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    181
  • Rating
    Clean
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