225 episodes

Join the Mattsons, a dynamic husband-wife team, who are helping leaders live and lead with integrity at home, at work, and in the community. Whether you are a parent, a pastor, a CEO, or all three, the Living Wholehearted Podcast inspires and helps you shrink the gap between what you preach and how you live. Authors, speakers, business owners, social entrepreneurs, parents, and co-founders of Living Wholehearted and Courageous Girls, Jeff is a seasoned Executive Coach and Terra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Their weekly conversations integrate trauma-informed clinical, biblical, and relational wisdom, offering practical tools and relatable insights to help you with the relationships that matter most.

Living Wholehearted is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

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    • Kids & Family

Join the Mattsons, a dynamic husband-wife team, who are helping leaders live and lead with integrity at home, at work, and in the community. Whether you are a parent, a pastor, a CEO, or all three, the Living Wholehearted Podcast inspires and helps you shrink the gap between what you preach and how you live. Authors, speakers, business owners, social entrepreneurs, parents, and co-founders of Living Wholehearted and Courageous Girls, Jeff is a seasoned Executive Coach and Terra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Their weekly conversations integrate trauma-informed clinical, biblical, and relational wisdom, offering practical tools and relatable insights to help you with the relationships that matter most.

Living Wholehearted is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

    Episode 226: How to Do Healthy Conflict

    Episode 226: How to Do Healthy Conflict

    Walking through conflict well is the topic of todays conversation. Listen in as we discuss the root of every conflict, tools for regulating, triggers, understanding your communication style and tips for what might help to solve 80% of your conflicts.
    By listening to one another, and seeking some sense of unity, you can have success in utilizing these skills in your workplace, friendships, while parenting, and in your marriage.
    If you are wanting to get ahead and learn how to move through conflict in a healthier way, or are experiencing unhealthy conflict and are ready to learn a different way, consider reaching out to our trusted marriage counselors. 
    www.livingwholehearted.com. Dr. Michelle, Meghan, Heidi, Dana and Jessica are all passionate about working with couples. Feel free to contact our assistant, Amber, at info@livingwholehearted.com if you need a personalized recommendation. She will be happy to help!
    Jeff and I also do marriage coaching at this point in our careers. If you are interested in working with one of us or going through our leadership cohorts, freel free to contact jeff@livingwholehearted.com
    We are Jeff and Terra Mattson, a husband and wife team, and co-hosts of the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We are the founders of Living Wholehearted, a professional counseling, executive coaching, and organizational development firm outside Portland, Oregon, helping leaders live and lead with integrity. Our amazing team of professionals who have excellent character and competencies, are coming alongside leaders in the home, work and community, providing confidential and safe places for leaders, their families, and their teams. We co-authored the book, Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach and Live, and are raising our two teen girls on 5 acres in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. We also founded Courageous Girls, a non-profit dedicated to helping moms walk alongside their daughters at every stage of their growing years (learn more at mycourageousgirls.com). Bridging the gap between Biblical truth, clinical expertise, and trauma-informed relational wisdom, we are currently engaged in executive coaching, organizational development, writing, speaking, and training pastors, counselors and leaders. We believe that when a leader lives and leads with integrity, everyone in their wake benefits. That's why we do what we do. Want to work with us or our team?
    Email Jeff at jeff@livingwholehearted.com or Terra at info@livingwholehearted.com.

    Take the CVI here https://www.livingwholehearted.com/cvi and learn your communication and conflict styles.

    Email jeff@livingwholehearted.com directly if you want to schedule an individual or martial coaching session around your CVI.

    Join the movement and connect with us. Go to http://www.livingwholehearted.com/

    We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.  
     
    Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
     
    Grateful for you,
    Jeff & Terra
     
    To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:
     
    INSTAGRAM
    @TerraMattson
    @Living_Wholehearted
    @MyCourageousGirls
     
    FACEBOOK
    @WeAreLivingWholehearted
    @MyCourageousGirls
     
    WEBSITES
    LivingWholehearted.com
    TerraMattson.com 
    MyCourageousGirl

    • 54 min
    Episode 225: Compassion and Conviction with Gender and Sexual Identity

    Episode 225: Compassion and Conviction with Gender and Sexual Identity

    Sexuality and gender identity. These topics can sometimes be triggering or hold all kinds of connotations. Whether you have fears, concerns, or are so excited to finally hear us talking about this on the podcast, welcome. Take a deep breath and be ready to learn, wherever you are coming from today. Whether you are a part of a more conservative community or progressive community, whether this is personal or impacting those you love. Whether you are raising children or working with teens and young adults and you see this conversation impacting all of what they discern about God, the church and relationships, we hope today's episode will aid you in approaching this conversation with more grace, nuance and intention.
    Our guest today is Dr. Mark Yarhouse. He is an award-winning teacher, psychologist, and researcher, who has authored numerous books and articles, including the featured white paper on sexual identity for the Gospel Coalition's Christ on Campus Initiative. He is the director of the Sexual & Gender Identity Institute at Wheaton College, and has spent the majority of his career studying and writing about the world of gender identities. His latest book, Talking to Kids About Gender Identity: A Roadmap for Christian Compassion, Civility, and Conviction is a thorough, practical guide for Christian parents to use as they navigate daunting conversations with their children from a Biblical perspective.

    Join the movement and connect with us. Go to http://www.livingwholehearted.com/
    Dr. Mark Yarhouse:
    About
    Sexual and Identity
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    @Markyarhouse
    Talking to Kids About Gender Identity
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    We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.  
     
    Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
     
    Grateful for you,
    Jeff & Terra
     
    To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:
     
    INSTAGRAM
    @TerraMattson
    @Living_Wholehearted
    @MyCourageousGirls
     
    FACEBOOK
    @WeAreLivingWholehearted
    @MyCourageousGirls
     
    WEBSITES
    LivingWholehearted.com
    TerraMattson.com 
    MyCourageousGirls.com
     
    RESOURCES
    Shrinking the Integrity Gap 
    Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course 
    Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace
    Dear Mattsons 
    Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Episode 224: Identity, Sexuality and Anxiety

    Episode 224: Identity, Sexuality and Anxiety

    Overwhelming and growing concerns around anxiety, identity, sexuality, and gender confusion are a few of the topics that we are venturing down today. Join us in this honest, real and thoughtful conversation as we seek to understand the current state of the Church (capital C) and the cultural needs of our times. 
    Aaron has been the Worship Arts Pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church in outside Portland, OR since 2003 where he leads worship and shares teaching responsibilities. Before pastoring at Rolling Hills, Aaron spent several years in Nashville, TN working as an accountant for RCA/Sony/Arista Records, as well as performing on stage and in the studio. He’s been writing and leading music for the greater Church for over 25 years, exploring the unique role that music plays in our understanding of God and our connection to Him. In 2016, he released an album called ‘HYMNS’ that revisits many of the songs that were formative in his own faith journey and are now part of his family’s life. He’s finishing up his Master’s in Applied Biblical Leadership program at Western Seminary and is married to his beautiful bride, Christina and raising three teen daughters where he tries to assail them with his quality Dad Jokes.

    Aaron Doerr
    Instagram: @doerrjams
    website: doerrjams.com
    Link to his Hymns album
    Life together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

    I am not my own
    I am not my own lyrics
    Story behind the song




    We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.  
     
    Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
     
    Grateful for you,
    Jeff & Terra
     
    To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:
     
    INSTAGRAM
    @TerraMattson
    @Living_Wholehearted
    @MyCourageousGirls
     
    FACEBOOK
    @WeAreLivingWholehearted
    @MyCourageousGirls
     
    WEBSITES
    LivingWholehearted.com
    TerraMattson.com 
    MyCourageousGirls.com
     
    RESOURCES
    Shrinking the Integrity Gap 
    Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course 
    Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace
    Dear Mattsons 
    Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters
          

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Episode 223: Parenting - Shaping Good Theology with our Kids and Women in Ministry

    Episode 223: Parenting - Shaping Good Theology with our Kids and Women in Ministry

    "Developing good theology with our chidlren can be a difficult responsibility. It's hard to answer their questions about ""where is God"" and ""why do bad things happen?"" Where do we go, as parents, to find resources to help guide us along the way? Today, this conversation will be a gift - whether you are a parent trying to raise your children in a faith they won't be wounded by - or someone who is trying to heal from church wounds yourself. We also dive into the topic of women in ministy, as our guests are ordained ministers in the heart of Texas. Whether we are talking about God’s presence in good times and hard times and the unique lens women bring to the pulpit, this conversation is for you. At Living Wholehearted, we serve leaders in all kinds of organizations, including the church.
    As mothers and pastors Victoria Robb Powers and Cameron Mason Vickrey created Reverend Mamas, an online community that highlights inclusive, faith-based resources for parents and children. What started as a joke that they should write the book they wanted to recommend to other parents, their vision turned into a reality and the pair are releasing their own children’s book, My Love, God Is Everywhere."

    And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.

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    We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. 
     

    Until next time, be the leader you would follow!



    Grateful for you,

    Jeff & Terra



    To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:



    INSTAGRAM

    @TerraMattson

    @Living_Wholehearted

    @MyCourageousGirls



    FACEBOOK

    @WeAreLivingWholehearted

    @MyCourageousGirls



    WEBSITES

    LivingWholehearted.com

    TerraMattson.com 

    MyCourageousGirls.com



    RESOURCES

    Shrinking the Integrity Gap 

    Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course 

    Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace

    Dear Mattsons 

    Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters 

    • 55 min
    Episode 222: Parenting | How the Brain and Mind are Key to Best Parenting Practices

    Episode 222: Parenting | How the Brain and Mind are Key to Best Parenting Practices

    When neuroscience meets love and logic, you are going to get practical tools to help children of all ages go from behavioral problems like defiance, meltdowns, and power struggles to being:
    More responsible, confident, kind, resilient
    Better prepared to make good decisions
    More focused and motivated
    Better able to have healthy relationships.
    Listen in to this episode for tips on how to really hit the mark on what parents need, and what children need in order to make a lasting shift for everyone.
    #1 New York Times bestselling author and neuropsychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen and child psychologist Dr. Charles Fay have teamed up to reveal what’s missing from most parenting books. Addressing both the brain and the mind of your child (and yourself) in order to effectively raise good and strong humans.
    Charles Fay, PhD, is an internationally recognized author, consultant, and public speaker. He is also president of the Love and Logic Institute, which became part of Amen Clinics in 2020. Millions of educators, mental health professionals, and parents worldwide have benefited from Dr. Fay's down-to-earth solutions.

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    BOOKS- Raising Mentally Strong Kids



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    We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter.  
     
    If you are a woman, and you are interested in monthly group coaching, we’ve got a fantastic opportunity for you! We’re kicking off a new Women’s Group Coaching six-month session in April! You can join anytime. Find out more at www.livingwholehearted.com/womens-group-coaching. 
     
    And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.   
     
    Until next time, be the leader you would follow! 
     
    Grateful for you, 
    Jeff & Terra 
      
    To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to: 
     
    INSTAGRAM 
    @TerraMattson 
    @Living_Wholehearted 
    @MyCourageousGirls 
     
    FACEBOOK 
    @WeAreLivingWholehearted 
    @MyCourageousGirls 
     
    WEBSITES 
    LivingWholehearted.com 
    TerraMattson.com  
    MyCourageousGirls.com
     
    RESOURCES 
    Shrinking the Integrity Gap  
    Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course  
    Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace 
    Dear Mattsons  
    Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters  

    • 48 min
    Episode 221: Parenting: Life is Messy - Perspective to Enjoy the Ride

    Episode 221: Parenting: Life is Messy - Perspective to Enjoy the Ride

    Life is messy. But what if we flipped the switch and look at even the seemingly ordinary places in our lives to find our greater pupose? So many of us think that we need to clean up our lives in order for God to use us. But what if He’s in the middle of the messes too? What if the messes are where He does his best work?
    Cynthia Yanof is a wife, mother, podcaster, blogger, and everyday girl who is ridiculously committed to not taking herself too seriously. Cynthia worked as an attorney before pursuing a career encouraging and equipping women in their God-given callings. She currently hosts the popular MESSmerized podcast, and many Christians are also familiar with her work for ChristianParenting.org, as well as her time as the creator and host of the ministry’s Pardon the Mess podcast. She loves speaking, writing, foster care, and hanging out in Dallas with her husband Mike and three kids.

    ONLINE -https://cynthiayanof.com/
    SOCIAL -
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cynthiayanof/
    BOOKS/PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messmerized/id1687839937
    Book: Life Is Messy, God Is Good

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    We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter.  
     
    If you are a woman, and you are interested in monthly group coaching, we’ve got a fantastic opportunity for you! We’re kicking off a new Women’s Group Coaching six-month session in April! You can join anytime. Find out more at www.livingwholehearted.com/womens-group-coaching. 
     
    And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.   
     
    Until next time, be the leader you would follow! 
     
    Grateful for you, 
    Jeff & Terra 
      
    To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to: 
     
    INSTAGRAM 
    @TerraMattson 
    @Living_Wholehearted 
    @MyCourageousGirls 
     
    FACEBOOK 
    @WeAreLivingWholehearted 
    @MyCourageousGirls 
     
    WEBSITES 
    LivingWholehearted.com 
    TerraMattson.com  
    MyCourageousGirls.com
     
    RESOURCES 
    Shrinking the Integrity Gap  
    Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course  
    Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace 
    Dear Mattsons  
    Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters  

    • 43 min

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