Experience Emerge (ExEm)

Matthew Knabe, MA, LPCC
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Experience Emerge (ExEm) with musician-turned-mental health therapist, Matthew Knabe, MA, LPCC (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. Mental Health Ministry: The Struggle is Real with Dr. Jared Pingleton

    JAN 26

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

    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/ Emerge.org "You Don't Have to Walk Alone" Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.org Emerge.org facebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistries Thank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

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

    JAN 9

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

    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/ Emerge.org "You Don't Have to Walk Alone" Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.org Emerge.org facebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistries Thank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    42 min
  3. Everyone Needs a Counselor, Coach and Consultant: Pastor Jeremy Godwin

    12/19/2025

    Everyone Needs a Counselor, Coach and Consultant: Pastor Jeremy Godwin

    In this episode, we explore a powerful and practical truth: everyone needs a counselor, a coach, and a consultant. Whether you’re leading in ministry, business, or family life, no one thrives in isolation—and wisdom multiplies when we invite the right voices into our lives. Our guest is Pastor Jeremy Godwin, COO of Builders International, who brings a unique blend of pastoral insight, executive leadership, and global ministry experience. Jeremy helps unpack the distinct roles of counseling, coaching, and consulting—why each matters, how they differ, and when you might need one more than the others. Together, we discuss healthy leadership, emotional and spiritual care, decision-making, and how seeking help is not a weakness but a sign of maturity and stewardship. This conversation is especially relevant for leaders who carry heavy responsibility and want to lead well, finish strong, and live whole. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, this episode will help you identify the support you need—and permit you to pursue 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/ Emerge.org "You Don't Have to Walk Alone" Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.org Emerge.org facebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistries Thank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    34 min
  4. God and Trauma: Author Samantha Jones

    12/08/2025

    God and Trauma: Author Samantha Jones

    In this powerful episode of the ExEm Podcast, Matthew sits down with author Samantha Jones to talk about her deeply moving book, God and Trauma: The Lessons I’m Learning. Samantha is a wife, mom, and survivor of significant past trauma — and she’s courageously opening the pages of her healing journey for others to find hope. Together, we explore how God meets us in the darkest valleys, the slow and sacred work of restoration, and the practical lessons Samantha is learning as she continues to walk with Jesus through layers of healing. She shares honestly about her therapeutic journey, EMDR, and the moments when God’s presence has broken through her pain in transformative ways. This episode is an invitation to anyone who has experienced hurt and is longing for hope. Samantha’s story reminds us that healing is possible, God is near, and our scars can become testimonies of His grace. https://www.amazon.com/God-Trauma-Lessons-Im-Learning/dp/B0DJTYZ6GC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GAARROT1Y7UO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mx3vUceftT4br4G756_ayhfh_tlJr8sf8fI2dp0CFu5C49D_b3RaTOckPqSbkfIeeq3rwL_DUmCz5D0nvteIPI3knOydnDhgvTgZ4NrJlErTa3UTqASkZXxq1IjZmpgVPobbN5AkXTgbvoTSoV4oSupU1EzmQCcFEDsXAoHusLEeDtCuQlxDKZ_jlLYbmk_xGdX19f9jcDZ46PHc176solYaXp_ZtJY-hXTiSeb-8go.3yEPmkMpyRqpzne4umgv44MYYfcy0B4FdSAS3uXghdQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=god+and+trauma&qid=1765206651&sprefix=god+and+trauma%2Caps%2C381&sr=8-1 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" Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.org Emerge.org facebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistries Thank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    1h 2m
  5. Fostering Hope: Paris Yanno

    11/14/2025

    Fostering Hope: Paris Yanno

    In this episode, we "Zoom" in with Paris Yanno is the Father's Heart Director at the Ohio Church Multiplication Network.  She is a wife, mom of three biological children, and a woman whose heart grew far beyond the walls of her own home. Paris and her husband felt called to open their lives to children in crisis, choosing to foster for an entire decade. Over those ten years, they welcomed numerous displaced kids—each with their own story, their own struggles, and their own need for a safe place to land. Paris shares how fostering shaped her family, stretched her faith, and transformed her understanding of love and sacrifice. She also tells the powerful story of how three of those children became permanent members of their family through adoption. This conversation is honest, hopeful, and deeply moving. Whether you’re curious about foster care, wrestling with a sense of calling, or simply needing a reminder that ordinary families can make an extraordinary impact, Paris’s story will inspire you to see what’s possible when we make room for others. Fathersheartohio.com for more resources on fostering emerge.or/givingtuesday 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" Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.org Emerge.org facebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistries Thank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    45 min
  6. Freedom from Sexual Sin: Joshua Rowland

    10/31/2025

    Freedom from Sexual Sin: Joshua Rowland

    (This episode may not be appropriate for younger listeners) In this episode, Matthew Knabe sits down with Joshua Rowland from Pure Life Ministries to have an open and redemptive conversation about breaking free from the grip of sexual sin. Joshua shares his powerful story of healing and restoration after years of personal struggle, and how God’s transforming grace led him to freedom and a life of purpose. Together, they discuss how sexual sin takes root, how shame and secrecy can isolate believers, and what genuine repentance and recovery look like through the power of Christ. This episode offers practical encouragement for anyone battling hidden sin or walking alongside someone who is. If you’ve ever felt trapped by guilt or wondered if real change is possible, Joshua’s story will remind you that God’s grace reaches even the darkest corners and brings true freedom. https://www.purelifeministries.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/ Emerge.org "You Don't Have to Walk Alone" Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.org Emerge.org facebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistries Thank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    35 min
  7. A Caring Life: Missions, Adversity, & God’s Faithfulness: Dr. Aaron Santymire

    10/17/2025

    A Caring Life: Missions, Adversity, & God’s Faithfulness: Dr. Aaron Santymire

    In this episode of the ExEm Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Santymire, missionary, author, and current Member Care Director for AG World Missions. Dr. Santymire shares his powerful story of life on the mission field: the incredible ways he’s seen God move across nations, as well as the deep challenges and personal adversities that come with serving in cross-cultural ministry. As the author of The Caring Life and The Caring Family, and host of The Clarity Podcast, Aaron brings a unique perspective on what it means to live a life of compassion and faithfulness in both global missions and personal discipleship. Join us for an authentic and hope-filled conversation about calling, endurance, and the sustaining grace of God through every season of ministry. 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" Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.org Emerge.org facebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistries Thank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    34 min
  8. Scrupulosity & Feeling Uncertain About Salvation: Pastor Austin McCann

    10/03/2025

    Scrupulosity & Feeling Uncertain About Salvation: Pastor Austin McCann

    In this episode, our host has a thoughtful conversation with Pastor Austin McCann about the diverse ways people encounter Christ and begin their faith journey. While some stories of salvation seem simple and clear, others are marked by struggle, questions, and even deep anxiety. Pastor Austin helps us unpack the reality that there is no single blueprint for coming to faith—God works uniquely in every heart. A significant part of the discussion centers on scrupulosity, a form of religious anxiety often tied to OCD-type thinking, where individuals become overly preoccupied with sin, confession, or the fear of not being “saved enough.” This intersection of mental health and spirituality can create heavy burdens for believers who long to follow Jesus but feel trapped in cycles of doubt and guilt. Pastor Austin shares wisdom and pastoral insight on how the church can come alongside those wrestling with these struggles, offering compassion, patience, and the hope of God’s grace. If you’ve ever wondered whether your faith story “measures up” or struggled with relentless thoughts about salvation, this conversation will remind you that God’s love isn’t bound by formulas or checklists. Instead, it’s an invitation into a relationship—one that meets us in our questions, our weaknesses, and even our mental health battles. 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" Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Support the show Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.org Emerge.org facebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistries Thank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast! Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

    44 min
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Experience Emerge (ExEm) with musician-turned-mental health therapist, Matthew Knabe, MA, LPCC (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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  • Creator
    Matthew Knabe, MA, LPCC
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Experience Emerge (ExEm)
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