A Preacher and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar

Josh Akers
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Mental Health

Dr. Amanda Akers is a classically trained psychologist. Josh Akers is her teacher/preacher/jack of all trades and master of none husband. Together they explore life's big questions, muse about the nature of humanity, talk about how to have successful relationships, and any other questions they or listeners might have. Episodes are recorded live in local bars and watering holes each week. If you would like to host or sponsor our webcast contact us!

  1. A Preacher and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Bond

    Apr 19

    A Preacher and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Bond

    In this episode, Amanda and Josh discuss the importance of bonding in relationships and how it can happen even in the presence of ruptures through the repair process. They also discuss the myriad ways that people bond with one another including through the sharing of social media.

    57 min

  2. Mar 22

    A Preacher and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and View the World Differently

    In this episode, Amanda and Josh talk about their different frameworks for viewing the world and how those affect their relationship. As a part of this discussion, they talk about how people can use different perspectives in relationships to get closer to one another instead of using them as points of separation.

    1h 1m

  3. Feb 26

    A Preacher and.a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Get Transparent

    In this episode, Amanda and Josh talk about the difference between honesty and transparency. The discussion includes thoughts about vulnerability, emotional regulation, curiosity, and the ways in which all relationships are a bit of a back and forth dance.

    57 min
  4. A Preacher & a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Talk About Hard Times

    Jan 22

    A Preacher & a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Talk About Hard Times

    Back from a lengthy hiatus, Amanda and Josh talk about how to get through hard times.

    56 min

  5. 09/01/2025

    Trust: How to Earn It, Lose It, and Gain It

    In this episode, Amanda and Josh talk about the topic of trust and how it is one of the doctor's 3 keys to happy and successful relationships.

    54 min

  6. 08/08/2025

    A Preacher and Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Look for Forgiveness

    Amanda and Josh discuss forgiveness. They talk about what it means, why it is an important part of relationships, the limits of what it can do, and what it means for your spiritual and mental health.

    54 min

  7. 07/31/2025

    A Preacher and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Look for Healing

    In this episode, Amanda and Josh talk about healing: the things we need to heal from, why we need to heal, what a healing journey looks like, and what healing looks like when it has taken place.

    51 min

  8. 07/28/2025

    Season 2: Episode 1: "A Preacher & a Therapist a Walk Into a Bar and Talk About Connections"

    In the first episode of Season 2, Amanda and Josh discuss the importance of connections in the various ways the occur in life.

    57 min
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Dr. Amanda Akers is a classically trained psychologist. Josh Akers is her teacher/preacher/jack of all trades and master of none husband. Together they explore life's big questions, muse about the nature of humanity, talk about how to have successful relationships, and any other questions they or listeners might have. Episodes are recorded live in local bars and watering holes each week. If you would like to host or sponsor our webcast contact us!

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