Rise and Form

Dr. Aundrea Paxton (Psychologist) and Abe Hatch (Psychologist, LPC)
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Rise and Form

The podcast where mental health meets Christian spiritual formation! Hosted by Abe and Aundrea, two professional mental health providers hailing from the city of Portland, Oregon. The heart is a tough muscle to form, we want to help you mould it. We are grounded in biblical truth, and take joy in providing guidance on forming and shaping minds, hearts and souls towards thriving.

  1. JAN 20

    Episode 31: Updates, pivots and endings.

    Thanks for listening to the first episode of 2025 and we have some sad news, it is our last episode too (at least for now). After some reflection and rest, we feel it is time to take a break from podcasting to focus on other aspects of Rise and Form and our personal lives. It's one of the best formation moves we feel we can make but are still sad to be hanging up the mics for now. Please keep in touch though! We will be here, rising and forming every day!

    18 min
  2. The Monday Steep. December 23, 2025.

    12/23/2024 · BONUS

    The Monday Steep. December 23, 2025.

    Merry Christmas! In this Steep, Aundrea talks about how, true, Spirit-led love transcends mere feelings. She identifies a lack of empathy as a hindrance to love and gives 5 ways to enhance your empathy.

    7 min
  3. The Monday Steep, December 16, 2025.

    12/17/2024 · BONUS

    The Monday Steep, December 16, 2025.

    Advent week 3! Magnifying joy does not mean minimizing hardship. Attending to a more balanced perspective which includes the joy of the hope that we have in our God. One of the more prevalent researched based barriers to experiencing joy (and a cherishing of life) is a biased/imbalanced perspective that focuses on, or ruminates on negative things. Steep in!

    9 min

  4. 12/10/2024 · BONUS

    The Monday Steep, December 9, 2024.

    Coming up! Aundrea discussed how groundedness and the lack of groundedness can impact our peace.  She really highlights what really does bring ultimate peace and the importance of inner peace, which is... ready for it...is achievable! Well okay sort of. Aundrea highlights the importance of mindfulness and groundedness, disconnected from external chaos. The episode ends with a practical and useful guided deep breathing and visualization exercise designed to help listeners feel and hold onto peace amidst holiday stress. Steep in!

    9 min
  5. The Monday Steep, November 25, 2024.

    11/25/2024 · BONUS

    The Monday Steep, November 25, 2024.

    In a time like now, it is not only possible to be distracted, it is inevitable. This episode is a couple thoughts on how to cut through the distractions that hold you back and focus on your highest values.

    7 min

  6. 11/20/2024

    Episode 30: Season 3 wrap! Practicing Effective Reflection.

    The more reflective you are, the more effective you are! As we wrap up Season 3 of the Rise and Form Podcast, we want to take a moment to reflect on salient parts of the Fruit of the Spirit focus, exploring how we can weave these some thoghts and values into our daily lives, especially as we approach the holiday season. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re thrilled about what’s coming next! We have some exciting plans that we can't wait to share with you. But until then, don’t forget to join us for our Monday Steep sessions where we’ll continue to offer insights and encouragement. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Your support means the world, and we can’t wait to return in January with Season 4. Until then, let’s keep reflecting on how we can apply the fruits of the Spirit in our lives and strengthen our communities. Stay tuned!

    30 min
  7. The Monday Steep, November 18, 2024.

    11/18/2024 · BONUS

    The Monday Steep, November 18, 2024.

    In this steep, Aundrea talks about ways to move towards gentleness by cultivating humility.  She shares three key aspects of humility based off of Dr. Daryl van Tongeren's book 'Humble:' knowing yourself, checking yourself, and going beyond yourself. She emphasizes the importance of being curious about oneself, one's reactions, and others.  By practicing these principles, one can foster a habit of humility, which ultimately enhances gentleness.00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:07 Exploring Gentleness and Deference 00:44 The Role of Humility in Gentleness 01:17 Understanding Humility: Knowing Yourself 02:04 Understanding Humility: Checking Yourself 02:58 Understanding Humility: Going Beyond Yourself 03:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    5 min

  8. 11/13/2024

    Episode 29: The Fruit of Gentleness with Dr. Sherri Yoder.

    To close out the season on the fruit of the spirit, we have a chat with Dr Sherri Yoder to discuss the fruit of "gentleness". Dr. Sherri Yoder is a former Clinical Psychologist turned executive director of a not for profit; Thriving Thoughts Global, she is a leader in the global community on promoting mental health and challenging cultural narratives on that topic with her podcast, writing, speaking and influence. "Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near." - Phillipians 4:5.

    48 min
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The podcast where mental health meets Christian spiritual formation! Hosted by Abe and Aundrea, two professional mental health providers hailing from the city of Portland, Oregon. The heart is a tough muscle to form, we want to help you mould it. We are grounded in biblical truth, and take joy in providing guidance on forming and shaping minds, hearts and souls towards thriving.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Aundrea Paxton (Psychologist) and Abe Hatch (Psychologist, LPC)
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Aundrea Paxton (Psychologist) and Abe Hatch (Psychologist, LPC)
  • Show Website
    Rise and Form

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