Experience Emerge (ExEm)

Matthew Knabe, MA, LPCC-S
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Experience Emerge (ExEm) with musician-turned-mental health therapist, Matthew Knabe, MA, LPCC-S (cuh-nay-bee), uncovers the various ways people find rest and live free amidst the crazy challenges life brings. With a zoned-in focus, Matthew carefully probes into the broken places of people’s lives, bringing the listener into the experience, all the while adding life tools and insights. ExEm is a conversational resource of emerge.org, a global faith-based counseling organization.

  1. Still Faithful Through Grief, Loss, and God’s Grace: Samantha Vitarella’s Story

    1 DAG GELEDEN

    Still Faithful Through Grief, Loss, and God’s Grace: Samantha Vitarella’s Story

    Send us Fan Mail Samantha Vitarella joins the podcast to share a deeply personal story of loss, redemption, grief, faith, and the sustaining grace of God through unimaginable hardship. From growing up in a broken home marked by abuse and alcoholism, to becoming a teenage mother, Samantha opens up about the moments that shaped her life and ultimately drew her back to Christ. In this powerful conversation, Samantha reflects on losing her father at a young age, navigating years away from God, the heartbreak of miscarriage and medical trauma with her children, the devastating loss of her mother and brother, and the painful season that nearly destroyed her marriage. She also vulnerably shares about the sudden death of her husband from a heart attack at just 42 years old and what it has looked like to walk through grief while helping her children process their own loss. Yet through every chapter, Samantha points back to the unwavering faithfulness of God. This episode is not simply a story about suffering — it is a testimony of redemption, endurance, healing, and hope in Christ through life’s darkest valleys. This conversation will encourage anyone walking through grief, betrayal, loss, unanswered questions, or difficult seasons to remember that God is still present, still good, and still writing the story. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma. https://emerge.org/intensives/ Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone"  Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.orgEmerge.orgfacebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistriesThank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    56 min.
  2. Parenting Prodigals: Lori Ross

    28 APR

    Parenting Prodigals: Lori Ross

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when your child grows up and begins to walk a different path than the one you hoped for? In this deeply honest and needed conversation, we sit down with Lori Ross to talk about the reality of parenting prodigals—especially adult children. It’s a journey marked by love, grief, questions, and often… silence. Because the truth is, there aren’t many spaces where parents can openly talk about this season without shame or fear of being misunderstood. Together, we explore the weight parents carry: – The fear of “what if I got it wrong?” – The tension between setting boundaries and staying connected – The challenge of trusting God when the story feels unfinished – And the deep longing to see their child return Lori brings both compassion and clarity as we unpack what it looks like to stay grounded in faith, love well without enabling, and hold onto hope—even when things feel uncertain. If you’re walking this road, or love someone who is, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and a reminder that you are not alone. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma. https://emerge.org/intensives/ Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone"  Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.orgEmerge.orgfacebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistriesThank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    49 min.
  3. How Do We Define Success: Rev. Christan Causey

    1 APR

    How Do We Define Success: Rev. Christan Causey

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Rev. Christan Causey, an ordained minister and Director of Minister Health for the Southern New England Ministry Network. With a heart for soul care and a deep commitment to helping others live from a place of wholeness, Christan brings a unique blend of pastoral wisdom, counseling insight, and practical ministry experience. Holding a Master’s degree in Human Services Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Ministry, she is passionate about walking alongside ministry leaders as they navigate the emotional and spiritual demands of their calling. Her work centers on helping individuals integrate their whole self—mind, body, and spirit—so they can experience God’s grace and transformation from the inside out. Together, we dive into a powerful and honest conversation about what real success truly means. In a culture that often defines success by achievement, status, and outward performance, Christan challenges us to rethink those metrics through the lens of faith and Scripture. This episode invites you to step back, reflect, and realign your understanding of success with what truly matters in God’s Kingdom. christan@snemn.com A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma. https://emerge.org/intensives/ Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone"  Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.orgEmerge.orgfacebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistriesThank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    36 min.
  4. Grief and How It Affects Those Leading the Church: Pastor Rusty Richards

    13 MRT

    Grief and How It Affects Those Leading the Church: Pastor Rusty Richards

    Send us Fan Mail Grief is a universal part of the human experience, yet it’s something many of us feel unprepared to face. Loss touches every life, and navigating the emotions that come with it can be one of the most challenging journeys we walk. In this episode, we explore the reality of grief—how it affects us personally, spiritually, and within our communities. We also take a closer look at the unique role pastors play as they walk alongside others through seasons of loss while often carrying their own burdens at the same time. Joining the conversation is Pastor Rusty Richards, a longtime ministry leader who brings both pastoral insight and personal experience to the topic. With decades of ministry and a background in pastoral care counseling, Rusty shares wisdom on how faith, community, and honest conversations can help people move through the grieving process in healthy ways. This episode offers encouragement for anyone who has experienced loss or is supporting someone who is grieving. It’s a reminder that grief is not something to ignore or carry alone, but something that can be processed with the help of others and the hope found in faith. If you find these conversations meaningful, be sure to subscribe and share the episode with someone who may benefit from it. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma. https://emerge.org/intensives/ Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone"  Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.orgEmerge.orgfacebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistriesThank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    44 min.
  5. From Chaos to Calling: Lawton Outlaw’s Journey to Peace and Purpose

    2 MRT

    From Chaos to Calling: Lawton Outlaw’s Journey to Peace and Purpose

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we sit down with graphic designer and skateboard ministry leader Lawton Outlaw for an honest conversation about struggle, surrender, and redemption. Lawton shares his journey through personal battles, internal chaos, and the search for identity—opening up about the moments that nearly defined him and the faith that ultimately transformed him. What began as pain and uncertainty became a calling rooted in Christ. Today, Lawton is channeling his creativity and passion into meaningful work with kids in skate parks in Texas, meeting them where they are, building trust, and creating spaces where faith, authenticity, and hope intersect. Through skateboard ministry, mentorship, and design, he is helping the next generation discover peace, purpose, and belonging. This episode is about more than skateboarding. It’s about: Overcoming hidden strugglesFinding peace in faithTurning your pain into purposeLeading the next generation with authenticityIf you’ve ever wrestled with your past, questioned your worth, or wondered how God could use your story, this conversation will encourage and challenge you. Your struggle doesn’t disqualify you. It may be preparing you. https://www.middleman-ministries.org/ A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma. https://emerge.org/intensives/ Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone"  Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.orgEmerge.orgfacebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistriesThank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    53 min.
  6. More or Less Medication for Kids? With Dr. Denny King

    16 FEB

    More or Less Medication for Kids? With Dr. Denny King

    Send us Fan Mail In this important and nuanced conversation, we sit down with Dr. Denny King to tackle a question many parents, pastors, and Christian leaders are quietly wrestling with: When is too much medication a thing for kids… and when is too little actually the greater risk? From ADHD and anxiety to mood struggles and behavioral concerns, medication in children can feel confusing, emotional, and even spiritual. Are we over-medicating? Are we under-treating? Is taking medication a lack of faith — or could it be wise stewardship of the mind and body God has entrusted to us? In this episode, we explore: How to discern the appropriate use of medication in childrenCommon myths and fears Christian families carryThe role of faith, wisdom, and medical science working togetherHow to think about medication without shame, stigma, or simplistic answersThis conversation is thoughtful, balanced, and deeply practical — offering clarity for parents who want to lead with both conviction and compassion. If this episode helps you, be sure to follow the podcast on whatever platform you’re using and share it with a parent, pastor, or friend who needs a more grounded way to think about faith and mental health. Disclaimer: The views expressed by Dr. King in this episode reflect his own opinions and those of Kindred Family Care, and do not represent the views of Case Western Reserve University. https://www.kindredfamilycare.com/about-denny-king A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma. https://emerge.org/intensives/ Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone"  Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.orgEmerge.orgfacebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistriesThank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    58 min.
  7. Mental Health Ministry: The Struggle is Real with Dr. Jared Pingleton

    26 JAN

    Mental Health Ministry: The Struggle is Real with Dr. Jared Pingleton

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the ExEm Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jared Pingleton to talk about his latest book, Mental Health Ministry: The Struggle Is Real. Dr. Pingleton brings a refreshing, honest voice to the conversation around mental health and faith—naming the real struggles people face while offering practical wisdom for churches, leaders, and individuals who want to respond with compassion and clarity. Together, we explore why mental health can no longer be ignored in ministry, how the Church can become a safer place for honest struggle, and what it looks like to walk with people without oversimplifying pain or losing hope. This conversation is thoughtful, practical, and deeply encouraging for anyone who cares about soul care, ministry, and the intersection of faith and mental health. Whether you’re a pastor, counselor, leader, or someone navigating your own mental health journey, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that meaningful ministry starts with understanding. https://drpingleton.com/ A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma. https://emerge.org/intensives/ Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone"  Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.orgEmerge.orgfacebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistriesThank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    32 min.
  8. Living a Linked Life: The Power of Generativity with Dr. Robert Crosby

    9 JAN

    Living a Linked Life: The Power of Generativity with Dr. Robert Crosby

    Send us Fan Mail Season seven of the ExEm Podcast launches with a powerful and timely conversation. In Episode 121, we're joined by the President of Emerge, Dr. Crosby, as we explore the idea of Generational Generativity—what it means to intentionally live as a catalyst for healing, growth, and legacy across generations. Together, we talk about breaking unhealthy generational chains, choosing to give generously—emotionally, spiritually, and relationally—to the generation coming behind us, and resisting the temptation to live only for ourselves. We also reflect on the humility required to remain teachable, honoring and learning from those who have gone before us, even when their paths or perspectives differ from our own. If you care about legacy, leadership, spiritual formation, and creating a healthier future for the next generation, this conversation will set the tone for a new year in a meaningful way. A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience. The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma. https://emerge.org/intensives/ Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone"  Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.orgEmerge.orgfacebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistriesThank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    43 min.
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Experience Emerge (ExEm) with musician-turned-mental health therapist, Matthew Knabe, MA, LPCC-S (cuh-nay-bee), uncovers the various ways people find rest and live free amidst the crazy challenges life brings. With a zoned-in focus, Matthew carefully probes into the broken places of people’s lives, bringing the listener into the experience, all the while adding life tools and insights. ExEm is a conversational resource of emerge.org, a global faith-based counseling organization.

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    Matthew Knabe, MA, LPCC-S
  • Jaren actief
    2020 - 2026
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    128
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    © 2026 Experience Emerge (ExEm)
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