The Immanuel Institute Podcast

Cathy Little
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The Immanuel Institute Podcast is your guide to the Immanuel Institute — who we are, why we exist, and how we train people in the Immanuel Approach, a Christian, trauma-informed model for growing true connection with Jesus, where healing isn't something you have to fight for, but something that flows from that connection. Hosted by Cathy Little, Executive Director and co-founder of the Immanuel Institute, this series walks you through the Institute's full training path: Level I and Level II certification, the Understanding Trauma course, The Healing Community, and the Certified Practitioner credential — everything you need to know about how and why we train, what each program covers, and who it's for. Whether you're looking to deepen your own connection with Jesus or become equipped to help others heal as a counselor, pastor, or mentor, this podcast shows you where to start. Learn more at ImmanuelInstitute.com.

Episodes

  1. Episode 1

    Introducing The Immanuel Institute Podcast: What Is the Immanuel Approach?

    If you've ever heard the term "Immanuel Approach" and wondered what it actually is — or you're looking for real training in it — this trailer introduces The Immanuel Institute Podcast, hosted by Cathy Little, Executive Director and co-founder of the Immanuel Institute. Across this series, you'll get a clear answer to what the Immanuel Approach is, then go deeper into what training looks like at every level — from your first course through certification — plus real stories from students along the way. Learn more at ImmanuelInstitute.com.

  2. Episode 1

    Welcome & Why This Exists: The Story Behind the Immanuel Institute

    Every institute has an origin story. This one starts with a broken season, an unexpected encounter with Jesus, and a series of retreats that slowly grew into something much bigger. In this opening episode of The Immanuel Institute Podcast, host Cathy Little shares a personal story behind the Institute — from that first encounter to founding Face to Face Network, to the eventual launch of a full Christian, trauma-informed training school. If you've ever wondered why this work exists, start here. Learn more at ImmanuelInstitute.com.

  3. Episode 2

    What Is the Immanuel Approach? (And Why It's Not About Fixing You)

    What if healing isn't actually the goal? Cathy Little breaks down the Immanuel Approach — the Christian, brain-science-based model developed by Dr. Karl Lehman and Dr. Jim Wilder — and explains why it's built around growing real, felt connection with Jesus first, with healing flowing out of that connection rather than being chased directly. If you've heard the term and wondered what it actually means, or you're searching for trauma-informed Christian healing that starts with relationship instead of technique, this episode is the place to start. Learn more at ImmanuelInstitute.com.

  4. Episode 3

    The Three Pillars of Immanuel Institute Training: What Makes a Practitioner Safe

    You can't hand someone what you don't have yourself. Cathy Little unpacks the three pillars the entire Immanuel Institute is built on — methodology, personal healing, and relational and emotional maturity — and explains why forming a safe, effective Christian practitioner takes all three, not just a technique. Learn more at ImmanuelInstitute.com.

  5. Episode 4

    Level I: The Immanuel Approach for Life (No Trauma Background Required)

    What would it look like to actually notice Jesus in the middle of an ordinary Tuesday? Cathy Little introduces Level I: The Immanuel Approach for Life — also known as Level 1 Immanuel Approach training — the Immanuel Institute's entry point for anyone who wants a deeper, more experiential connection with Jesus, no trauma background or ministry role required. Hear what the course covers, who it's for, and real stories from students and church leaders already putting the tools to use. Learn more at ImmanuelInstitute.com.

  6. Episode 5

    Level II: Practitioner Training to Help Others Heal With Jesus

    What does it take to sit with someone else's pain without flinching — or fixing? Cathy Little introduces Level II: The Immanuel Approach for Emotional Healing, also known as Level 2 Immanuel Approach training, the Immanuel Institute's practitioner track for pastors, counselors, and lay leaders learning to walk safely with others through trauma. This episode covers the practicums, coaching, and personal healing built into every step of training, plus stories from graduates whose lives have changed. Learn more at ImmanuelInstitute.com.

  7. Episode 6

    Inside the Healing Community: Why Healing Doesn't Happen Alone

    Healing doesn't happen in isolation — so what happens after the course ends? Cathy Little describes the Healing Community, the Immanuel Institute's private online space for students and graduates, built around monthly connection calls and rhythms that keep relational and emotional maturity growing long after training wraps. Learn more at ImmanuelInstitute.com.

  8. Episode 7

    Understanding Trauma: What Your Brain Does Under Stress — and How Jesus Meets You There

    What actually happens inside your brain and body under trauma — and how does the Immanuel Approach meet you there? Cathy Little introduces the Understanding Trauma course, a self-paced series bringing together leading trauma-informed voices like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Stephen Porges alongside the founders of the Immanuel Approach. The first two modules are free to try before you go further. Learn more at ImmanuelInstitute.com.

  9. Episode 8

    The Certification Path: What It Takes to Become a Certified Practitioner

    Certification isn't a title — it's a promise to the people you'll sit with. Cathy Little walks through the Immanuel Institute's certification path: what it takes to become a Certified Practitioner of the Immanuel Approach (CP-IA), and why that process matters for building real trust and safety. Learn more at ImmanuelInstitute.com.

  10. Episode 9

    Student Voices: Real Stories of Healing and Connection with Jesus

    No commentary this episode — just voices. Hear directly from Immanuel Institute students and graduates in their own words: the doubts, the breakthroughs, and the moments their connection with Jesus and the people around them changed. Learn more at ImmanuelInstitute.com.

  11. Episode 10

    Your Next Steps: How to Start Training in the Immanuel Approach

    So — where do you actually start? In this series finale, Cathy Little walks through how to begin training in the Immanuel Approach, whether that's Level I, Level II, the Understanding Trauma course, or the Healing Community. A clear guide to finding your next step. Visit ImmanuelInstitute.com and click on "Course" to enroll.

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The Immanuel Institute Podcast is your guide to the Immanuel Institute — who we are, why we exist, and how we train people in the Immanuel Approach, a Christian, trauma-informed model for growing true connection with Jesus, where healing isn't something you have to fight for, but something that flows from that connection. Hosted by Cathy Little, Executive Director and co-founder of the Immanuel Institute, this series walks you through the Institute's full training path: Level I and Level II certification, the Understanding Trauma course, The Healing Community, and the Certified Practitioner credential — everything you need to know about how and why we train, what each program covers, and who it's for. Whether you're looking to deepen your own connection with Jesus or become equipped to help others heal as a counselor, pastor, or mentor, this podcast shows you where to start. Learn more at ImmanuelInstitute.com.

Information

  • Creator
    Cathy Little
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Face to Face Network / Immanuel Institute 2026
  • Show Website
    The Immanuel Institute Podcast