Return to Heart

Tin Man Ministries
  • 5.0 (31)
  • Mental Health

What if the path to real transformation isn't found in more information, but in deeper conversation? From Tin Man Ministries, Return to Heart brings together seasoned theologians and mental health professionals with over 100 years of pastoral and clinical experience who've walked the journey in their own lives from brokenness to recovery of heart and wholeness. Through authentic conversations at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and theology, Return to Heart is a dialogue about topics that matter most like shame, attachment, identity, belonging, and finding those parts of you that got lost along the way to surviving. Return to Heart is an invitation to come home to honest connection with God, home to intimate relationships that matter to you, and home to the life your heart was made for. Return to Heart releases a new episode every other Wednesday morning.

  1. 5d ago

    23. Healing After Sexual Betrayal (With Special Guest Stacey Oliver)

    What happens when the person you trust most becomes the source of your deepest pain? In Episode 23 of Return to Heart, Phil sits down with Stacey Oliver of Awaken Recovery to discuss betrayal trauma, recovery after sexual addiction, attachment wounds, codependency, and the long road toward healing. Drawing from her own story, Stacey shares what it felt like to discover hidden betrayal, why so many partners ignore their intuition, and how healing often begins by finding safe people who understand your pain. Whether you're navigating betrayal yourself, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand how trauma impacts relationships, this conversation offers hope, wisdom, and practical insight. In this episode: • Why betrayal by "your person" hurts so deeply • The role of denial and self-protection in relationships • How attachment wounds shape our choices • What betrayal trauma feels like physically and emotionally • Why healing requires community and support • How recovery can create healthier relationships than before Resources: Awaken Recovery https://awakenrecovery.com What We Really Want podcast https://awakenrecovery.com/podcast Roots Retreat: Men’s Recovery Intensives and Women’s Workshops https://awakenrecovery.com/intensives Tin Man provides coaching, mentoring, consulting, and offers guidance to those who want to recover the life they've lost and discover the life they desire, by learning to live from the heart. Learn More: www.tinman.org

    28 min

  2. Jun 10

    22. Can a Marriage Survive Sexual Addiction? A Recovery Story of Hope featuring Greg & Stacey Oliver

    Sexual addiction impacts far more than the person struggling—it affects marriages, families, trust, and emotional health. In Episode 22 of Return to Heart, Greg and Stacey Oliver share their deeply personal story of addiction, disclosure, betrayal, recovery, and redemption. Their honest conversation offers practical hope for couples facing difficult realities and reminds listeners that healing is possible, even when life feels shattered. Key Takeaways: • The difference between sex and true intimacy • Why addiction often develops in secrecy and isolation • How betrayed spouses experience trauma and recovery • What faith, community, and honesty can do in the healing process Resources: Awaken Recovery https://awakenrecovery.com What We Really Want podcast https://awakenrecovery.com/podcast Roots Retreat: Men’s Recovery Intensives and Women’s Workshops https://awakenrecovery.com/intensives Tin Man provides coaching, mentoring, consulting, and offers guidance to those who want to recover the life they've lost and discover the life they desire, by learning to live from the heart. Learn More: www.tinman.org

    39 min

  3. May 27

    21. How Your Own Healing Shapes Your Parenting

    What if the single most important thing you can do for your children isn't a parenting strategy? In this episode of the Return to Heart Podcast, Jeff and Phil explore a powerful truth: the best parenting doesn't start with your children — it starts with your own heart. Key Takeaways: • Why emotional presence matters more than parenting techniques • How unresolved wounds can shape the way we parent • The danger of expecting children to fill our emotional needs • Why healing your own heart is the greatest gift you can give your kids Tin Man provides coaching, mentoring, consulting, and offers guidance to those who want to recover the life they've lost and discover the life they desire, by learning to live from the heart. Learn More: www.tinman.life

    35 min

  4. May 13

    20. Trauma, Chaos, and the Systems We Create to Survive

    Many of us grow up in environments that feel chaotic, unpredictable, or emotionally unsafe. Without realizing it, we create systems, rituals, and coping strategies just to survive. In this episode of the Return to Heart Podcast, Jeff and Phil explore how the human brain is wired for safety, structure, and connection—and how trauma can push us into cycles of chaos, rigidity, and compulsive coping systems. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and the story of the woman at the well, they unpack how Jesus meets people inside their chaos and invites them into a life of relational healing and freedom. Key Takeaways: • Why the brain prioritizes safety above everything else • How chaotic childhood environments create survival systems • The difference between healthy structure and rigid control • How Jesus invites us into relational healing rather than rule-based living Tin Man provides coaching, mentoring, consulting, and offers guidance to those who want to recover the life they've lost and discover the life they desire, by learning to live from the heart. Learn More: www.tinman.life

    42 min

  5. Apr 29

    19. Why It’s So Hard to Say What We Need | Faith, Fear & Emotional Healing

    Why is it so difficult to say what we really need? In this episode of the Return to Heart Podcast, Jeff and Phil explore one of the most profound questions Jesus asks in the New Testament: “What do you want me to do for you?” Through the story of Blind Bartimaeus, they unpack how vulnerability, fear, and faith intersect in moments of emotional and relational healing. Many of us struggle to name our needs — even with God, even in our closest relationships. But healing often begins when we risk speaking honestly about what is happening inside our hearts. Key takeaways from this episode: • Why people freeze when asked what they truly need • The emotional courage required for vulnerability • How fear and faith work together in personal growth • Why Jesus asks questions even when He already knows the answer Tin Man provides coaching, mentoring, consulting, and offers guidance to those who want to recover the life they've lost and discover the life they desire, by learning to live from the heart. Learn More: www.tinman.life

    35 min

  6. Apr 15

    18. Emotional Regulation and Resilience | Window of Tolerance Pt. 2

    Why do we bounce between anxiety and emotional shutdown,? In this episode, Jeff and Phil explore the concept of the “window of tolerance”—the emotional space where we can stay present, relational, and resilient even when life is hard. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why we cycle between anxiety and depression • How resentment, rage, and self-pity can reveal deeper emotions • Why telling your story in relationship is key to emotional healing Tin Man provides coaching, mentoring, consulting, and offers guidance to those who want to recover the life they've lost and discover the life they desire, by learning to live from the heart. Learn More: www.tinman.life

    32 min

  7. Apr 1

    17. Anxiety & Depression | Window of Tolerance Pt. 1

    In this episode of the Return to Heart podcast, Jeff and Phil explore the psychological concept of the Window of Tolerance and how trauma, anxiety, and depression can shape our ability to stay emotionally present. Along the way, they reflect on how God designed us as integrated beings - body, mind, and spirit - and why learning to pay attention to our bodies plays a key role in emotional and relational healing. Key Takeaways: • What the “Window of Tolerance” means in emotional health • Why trauma often shows up as anxiety or depression • How our bodies signal safety or threat • Why connection with safe people expands resilience Tin Man provides coaching, mentoring, consulting, and offers guidance to those who want to recover the life they've lost and discover the life they desire, by learning to live from the heart. Learn More: www.tinman.life

    35 min

  8. Mar 18

    16. Sexual Integrity: The Path to Wholeness

    In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most important and least-discussed topics in Christian discipleship: sexual integrity - what it means, why it matters, and how men and women can move toward wholeness in an area where many people quietly struggle. Key takeaways: • Why sexual integrity is about wholeness, not perfection • The cultural forces shaping how we think about sexuality • The connection between secrecy, shame, and fragmentation • Why honest conversation is the first step toward healing Tin Man provides coaching, mentoring, consulting, and offers guidance to those who want to recover the life they've lost and discover the life they desire, by learning to live from the heart. Learn More: www.tinman.life

    26 min
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What if the path to real transformation isn't found in more information, but in deeper conversation? From Tin Man Ministries, Return to Heart brings together seasoned theologians and mental health professionals with over 100 years of pastoral and clinical experience who've walked the journey in their own lives from brokenness to recovery of heart and wholeness. Through authentic conversations at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and theology, Return to Heart is a dialogue about topics that matter most like shame, attachment, identity, belonging, and finding those parts of you that got lost along the way to surviving. Return to Heart is an invitation to come home to honest connection with God, home to intimate relationships that matter to you, and home to the life your heart was made for. Return to Heart releases a new episode every other Wednesday morning.

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  • Creator
    Tin Man Ministries
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Tin Man Ministries
  • Show Website
    Return to Heart

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