The Pod at My Village

My Village Ministries
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Hosted by Phil Krause and Melody Marshall, The Pod at My Village is a podcast about all things My Village Ministries. We aim to teach and to talk about Family Preservation, as well as the Church’s role in this important work.

  1. 23h ago

    52. Setting Our Success Metric

    In the first part of the Gospel Module, Phil and Mel kick off by reflecting on some of the most entertaining moments of the last 51 episodes. After a laugh, they talk about what the gospel is, establish a strong gospel foundation, and explore making the Gospel being a key success metric for Christian nonprofit work. 00:00:00 - Start 00:04:47 - Top Ten Moments of the Pod (Year 1) 00:17:45 - 2027 Plan 00:19:34 - Not Hiding the Gospel Behind Acts of "Mercy" 00:26:57 - The Gospel Being a Key Success Measurement 00:30:23 - What is the Gospel -- Defining our Terms 00:40:18 - A Solid Gospel Foundation 00:58:42 - Faith v. Trust

    52. Setting Our Success Metric

  2. Oct 28

    51. The Long Game -- Looking Toward the Kids

    With over ONE THOUSAND less kids in the Franklin County Foster Care system than when MVM began, family preservation work looks different. In this episode, Phil and Mel discuss what is on the horizon for My Village Ministries. They discuss families "in the lobby" of many partner churches, bringing a holistic solution that also incorporates a better vision for the kids of the families we serve.

    51. The Long Game -- Looking Toward the Kids

  3. Oct 14

    50. The Expectant Family Model

    An unexpected or difficult pregnancy can leave a family wondering where to turn. What if the church could be part of the answer? In this episode, MVM administrator Hannah Weber sits down with Expectant Family Model lead Morgan Trainer to explore how churches can come alongside expectant families with practical support, meaningful relationships, and lasting hope.

    50. The Expectant Family Model

  4. Oct 7

    49. The Church as a Place of Hope in Trauma (w/ Stacey Gagnon)

    In this episode, Phil and Mel continue their conversation with trauma educator Stacey Gagnon. They keep it real as Stacey opens up about some of the difficult and hurtful situations that she has experienced in the Church because of the family god has called her to Mother. But they also go beyond and paint a picture for what it would look like for the Church to welcome in the messy and hard of traumatized stories, provide rest for the weary, and healing for the broken.

    49. The Church as a Place of Hope in Trauma (w/ Stacey Gagnon)

  5. Sep 30

    48. Trauma and Brain Development

    In this episode—the first of a two-part conversation—Phil and Mel sit down with trauma expert Stacey Gagnon. Stacey shares her powerful journey into trauma education and breaks down how trauma impacts young brains and development. Together, they explore why authentic relationships are the ultimate key to healing and overcoming childhood trauma. We hope you enjoy the episode! Connect & Subscribe: 🎧 Subscribe for Part 2 releasing next week! 💬 Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments below.

    48. Trauma and Brain Development

  6. Sep 23

    47. Trauma and the Family (w/ Mandy Litzke)

    This episode is part two of a two part conversation with Mandy Litzke. Despite enduring considerable trauma in her childhood, Mandy chose to take in children with trauma in her adult years. In this episode, Phil, Mel, and Mandy talk about what caused her to begin taking in children with trauma, developmental, and other disabilities. She shares her and Dave's heart posture in parenting, as well as practical advice for understanding and parenting children with trauma. In this conversation they also discuss Trust-Based Relational Intervention and the importance of cultivating relationship over seeking results.

    47. Trauma and the Family (w/ Mandy Litzke)

  7. Sep 16

    46. Enduring Trauma (The Mandy Litzke Story, Part 1)

    In another episode of the trauma resource, Phil and Mel sit down with Mandy Litzke, an MVM Community Couch Supervisor. Mandy had an especially traumatic upbringing, ending her up in the foster system before being adopted. This episode covers her childhood story. They discuss what trauma is, what it looks like to move forward with trauma, triggers, and the hope of the gospel. Part 2, airing next week, will explore Mandy's adult home. In contrast to the brokenness of her childhood home, Mandy and her husband have taken in 15 kids with a wide array of needs and backgrounds.

    46. Enduring Trauma (The Mandy Litzke Story, Part 1)

  8. Sep 9

    45. Intro to Trauma

    This episode kicks off the trauma module. Phil and Mel dive into the topic of trauma, discussing the need for trauma-informed training in the work of family preservation. They introduce Trust-Based Relational Intervention, which prioritizes developing relationship over attaining corrective behaviors. They also introduce the three founding principles of Trauma. For More on TBRI, see episode 5 of the Pod. 00:00:00 - Start 00:05:17 - Making Ben uncomfortable 00:11:38 - What the Green Mile? 00:16:09 - Phil's most traumatic injury 00:19:59 - Why Phil is passionate about trauma training 00:26:03 - The Marshall trauma journey 00:30:48 - Trust-Based Relational Intervention 00:41:05 - Does building trust in a hosting matter, really? 00:43:39 - The Three Founding Principles of Trauma 00:56:19 - Building up the kindling 00:59:23 - 5 Survival Strategies in children

    45. Intro to Trauma
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Hosted by Phil Krause and Melody Marshall, The Pod at My Village is a podcast about all things My Village Ministries. We aim to teach and to talk about Family Preservation, as well as the Church’s role in this important work.

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  • Creator
    My Village Ministries
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
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