Soul Sense with Mark Verkler, LMFT

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Most of us were never taught how faith and emotional health actually work together. Grief reshapes you. Trauma lingers. Anxiety lies. And loss doesn't just hurt — it fractures your relationships, your sense of self, and sometimes your faith. Soul Sense is for Christians who want Biblical wisdom, emotional healing, and honest conversation about the hard stuff. Hosted by Mark Verkler, LMFT and founder of Samaritan's Well — drawing on three decades of Christian counseling to explore what it really means to heal: spirit, mind, and body.

  1. 3d ago

    Finding Purpose After Loss, Addiction, and Grief | Mia Godfrey

    In this powerful episode of Soul Sense, Mark sits down with author, speaker, and certified life coach Mia Godfrey to discuss a remarkable journey of faith, grief, resilience, and purpose. Raised under communist rule in Romania as the youngest of ten children, Mia shares her experiences with poverty, addiction, immigration, widowhood, caregiving, and profound loss. After losing her first husband unexpectedly and later caring for her sister through ovarian cancer, Mia discovered that some of life's deepest wounds can become the very places where God grows purpose, healing, and hope. Mia discusses her memoir, Buried Not Broken: A Memoir of Survival, Sisterhood, and Starting Over, and shares how God used grief, community, counseling, and vulnerability to transform her life. She also previews her upcoming book, Second Sunrise Together, written with her husband, Kenny, about remarriage, blended families, and finding hope after heartbreak. If you've ever struggled with loss, loneliness, addiction, church hurt, identity, or wondering what God is doing in a painful season, this conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom for taking the next step forward. 📖 Featured Books:• Buried Not Broken• Second Sunrise Together (coming soon) ⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Mia Godfrey01:01 Growing Up Under Communist Rule in Romania02:43 Addiction, Loss, and Finding Faith Again03:54 Moving Alone to America05:21 Lessons Learned Through Loneliness and Change06:23 Meeting Her Husband and Building a New Life07:12 The Sudden Death of Her First Husband08:29 How Church Community Carried Her Through Grief11:08 The Lawn Mower Story and Unexpected Support12:48 Learning to Accept Counseling and Help13:49 Becoming Caregiver for Her Sister with Cancer15:33 Deep Conversations About Legacy and Purpose16:16 How Buried Not Broken Was Born17:03 Losing Her Sister and Losing Her Purpose17:51 Journaling, Therapy, and Writing a Book18:25 Why Her Sister's Death Was Different20:30 Life Is Too Short Not to Make a Difference21:04 Becoming a Certified Coach22:45 Ministering to Those Hurt by Church24:06 Rebuilding Life After Devastating Loss25:10 Daily Habits That Sustain Hope26:50 The Power of Vulnerability29:20 Addiction, Shame, and Finding Identity31:33 Discovering Purpose Through Pain33:39 Supporting Family Through Difficult Seasons35:42 The Message Behind Buried Not Broken36:49 The Emotional Final Chapter38:05 Introducing Second Sunrise Together39:18 Marriage, Forgiveness, and Grace41:02 The Meaning of Buried Not Broken42:32 The Story Behind Second Sunrise Together44:25 Final Encouragement: Don't Give Up46:02 God Is Not Done With You46:31 Closing Thoughts #Faith #ChristianPodcast #GriefRecovery #HealingJourney #SoulSensePodcast #MiaGodfrey #BuriedNotBroken #Widowhood #Purpose #ChristianLiving #ChurchCommunity #AddictionRecovery #Resilience #Hope #TraumaHealing 👍🔔 If this conversation touched your heart, please like, subscribe, and share. We'd love to hear what part of this episode hit home for you — comment below or send us a message! Your support helps us bring more meaningful conversations to light. We also value your feedback — please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information on counseling and resources visit samaritanswell.com or email us at info@samaritanswell.com. ✅ Stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samaritanswell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samaritanswelldallaSTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samaritanswellcounseling?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 🎁 Learn Keys to Christian Emotional Health in this Free Guide: https://samaritanswell.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/Christian-Emotional-Health-Guide 🗞️ Join Our Newsletteer: https://samaritan-s-well-counseling.kit.com/0033ce428e Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/featherlight | License code: GAUXTZHWAYJROEFL

    47 min

  2. Jun 11

    Restoration after Estrangement | Marit Welker

    Marit Welker, certified life coach and podcaster from Boise, Idaho, joins Soul Sense to talk about adult child estrangement, a problem affecting millions of families that almost nobody talks about openly. Marit shares her own story on both sides of estrangement, as a daughter who went low contact with a parent and as a mother who experienced full estrangement from her child. She walks through the difference between low contact and no contact, why estrangement can feel more painful than losing a child to death, how identity rooted in being "a mother" versus being a child of God shapes the healing process, and why concept creep around words like trauma may be making reconciliation harder. The conversation closes with practical guidance for parents hoping to reconnect with an estranged adult child.Timestamps:0:00 Welcome and introducing Marit Welker1:01 How Marit's own estrangement from a parent began2:33 Years of praying for forgiveness that didn't come3:53 The slow process of rebuilding trust4:18 Marit's experience of being estranged by her own child5:01 Low contact versus no contact, the two major forms7:03 What a first coaching session looks like7:50 Estrangement is more painful than death9:39 No closure, no funeral, just unresolved pain11:27 Starting with identity, daughter of God before mother15:04 Your worth is not defined by your child's choices16:23 Blind spots, exhaustion, and the small seeds of breach18:00 When a parent's hidden struggles affect the relationship21:35 The silent epidemic and why moms don't talk about it25:53 The moment a forgotten toy brought her to the floor26:40 Asking God to carry the pain29:02 Identity, grief, surrender, and the path back30:42 Different backgrounds, different reasons children leave32:14 The two million stimuli theory and why memories differ34:46 The trump card, do you want to be right or like God34:47 The silent epidemic by the numbers36:38 The healing zone, finding the right distance39:33 Why a child's pain is real even when the reasons are complex44:32 Closing words and what to say to an estranged adult childOne thing worth flagging: this version cuts out the "concept creep" and trauma definition section entirely compared to the earlier transcript. If that was an intentional edit decision, fine, but if it got dropped accidentally during editing, you'll want to double check the final cut before publishing since that was one of the more clip-worthy (if divisive) segments from before.#estrangement #adultchildren #familyhealing #christianparenting #faithbasedcounseling #parentingadvice #emotionalhealing #familyrelationships #soulsense #lifecoach #christianwomen #mentalhealthawareness #familyestrangement #grief #forgivenessLearn more at https://MaritWelker.comMarit offers a one-on-one challenge called Still Here for mothers of adult children who went "no contact." Marit walks them through a framework that helps them find their footing so they can then move forward, preparing for a successful reunion and avoiding the same mistakes she made.👍🔔 If this conversation touched your heart, please like, subscribe, and share. We'd love to hear what part of this episode hit home for you — comment below or send us a message! Your support helps us bring more meaningful conversations to light. We also value your feedback — please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For more information on counseling and resources visit samaritanswell.com or email us at info@samaritanswell.com. 🎁 Free Relationship "Talk Time" Guide: https://samaritanswell.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/talk-time-guideMusic from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/featherlight | License code: GAUXTZHWAYJROEFLhttps://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/all-i-need | License code: LQFV9XYEQIWRJLNT

    46 min

  3. Jun 3

    Pastoral Burnout, Depression, and the Wilderness: One Pastor's Story | Dustin Kleinschmidt

    From rock star dreams to church planter to pastoral burnout — Dustin Kleinschmidt's story is one most ministry leaders won't say out loud but desperately need to hear.After 25 years in ministry, Dustin resigned from leading a church through a moral failure crisis, expecting relief. Instead he got his first anxiety attack, a spiral into depression, and a moment on his 50th birthday when he told his wife he didn't know if he wanted to be here anymore.What came out of that wilderness was a book, a reframe, and a hard-won freedom he now helps other burned out ministry leaders find.In this episode we talk about:- The slow erosion that precedes a breakdown (it's never one moment)- Spiritual bypassing — and why the most theologically sharp leaders are often the most emotionally stuck- Attachment wounds and how your experience of your earthly father shapes how you see God- What it actually looks like to stop trying to fix yourself and just heal- The quid pro quo with God most Christians don't know they haveDustin's book The Wilderness Way: Finding Freedom in Life's Fractures is available now.Connect with Dustin at DustinKleinschmidt.comTimestamps:- 0:00 – Intro & who is Dustin Kleinschmidt- 1:35 – Growing up in a broken, abusive home- 2:44 – How a trip to Six Flags led to faith- 4:01 – Tripping into ministry (and the 4-chord worship leader)- 5:10 – Seven years chasing the music industry in LA- 6:33 – Moving to Texas, discipleship ministry, and unhealthy church leadership- 7:41 – Church planting in Murphy, COVID, and the decision to shut it down- 8:31 – Going back to lead a church wrecked by a pastor's affair- 9:50 – The elder meeting that broke him- 10:40 – Resigning and waiting for relief that never came- 11:05 – The first anxiety attack and spiral into depression- 11:41 – The suicidal thought on his 50th birthday- 12:08 – Discovering the quid pro quo he had with God- 13:18 – Life is the wilderness — the reframe that changed everything- 15:52 – The signs of erosion most leaders miss- 17:49 – When you start doing mental math before you preach- 20:18 – The $100 response to a $10 problem- 23:06 – The counselor who called time out and put him on medication- 24:17 – Healing by a thousand small band-aids- 28:29 – Learning to say what you actually feel (even when you know better)- 29:26 – God wears big boy pants — permission to bring your whole frustration- 36:04 – The thing under the thing: how Dustin coaches burned out leaders- 36:41 – What spiritual bypassing is and why it's everywhere in the Western church- 38:51 – "I believe, help my unbelief" — the gap between head and heart- 39:57 – The four areas of health Dustin works through with leaders- 41:33 – Attachment wounds and how a broken father relationship shapes your view of God- 43:10 – The Rubik's Cube on his desk and why it's never allowed to be solved- 44:26 – "By God's grace, I am what I am" — what healthy identity actually looks like- 45:38 – One small step for anyone feeling exhausted or spiritually numb- 47:03 – How to find Dustin and the book👍🔔 If this conversation touched your heart, please like, subscribe, and share. We'd love to hear what part of this episode hit home for you — comment below or send us a message! Your support helps us bring more meaningful conversations to light. We also value your feedback — please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For more information on counseling and resources visit samaritanswell.com or email us at info@samaritanswell.com. 🎁 Free Relationship "Talk Time" Guide: https://samaritanswell.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/talk-time-guideMusic from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/featherlight | License code: GAUXTZHWAYJROEFLhttps://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/all-i-need | License code: LQFV9XYEQIWRJLNT

    48 min

  4. May 28

    How to Be the Detective Your ADHD Child Needs | Dr. Amy Moore

    If you've ever felt like you're failing your ADHD child, this episode is for you. Dr. Amy Moore is a cognitive psychologist, neuroplasticity researcher, and mom with ADHD who has spent 30 years working with neurodivergent kids and families. She joins us to break down what's actually happening in the ADHD brain, why emotional meltdowns are not defiance, and what parents can do differently starting today. We cover why attention is not actually the core deficit in ADHD, how sleep, nutrition, and physical activity affect ADHD symptoms, what rejection sensitive dysphoria is and why it matters, why sending your child to their room during a meltdown backfires, how to become the detective your child needs, and why your calm is the most powerful tool you have. If you have a child with ADHD, suspect you might, or just want to understand the neurodivergent brain better, this conversation will change how you see your child and yourself. 0:00 Introduction and Dr. Amy Moore's background1:25 How Amy got into cognitive psychology and ADHD research3:28 Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD in the 70s and 80s5:00 Getting diagnosed in college and what changed6:34 How her family responded to the diagnosis7:55 What is dysregulation and rejection sensitive dysphoria9:23 The ADHD brain vs the non-ADHD brain10:05 Chronic stress and why everything feels like a crisis12:03 Amygdala hijacking and why your child can't hear you13:50 Co-regulation and why your calm is the most powerful tool you have15:15 Parents need regulation too16:54 Your child can't, not won't18:30 Strong-willed or dysregulated?19:48 Why sending your child to their room backfires20:25 Sensory seekers vs sensory avoiders23:44 Bedtime battles and unmet sensory needs24:21 Becoming a detective for your ADHD child25:01 Why sleep is the first question Amy asks27:13 Nutrition, food dyes, sugar, and ADHD29:21 Pesticides, organic food, and omega-3 deficiency32:53 Physical activity and BDNF35:01 The cognitive skills study with 5,000 ADHD patients36:00 ADHD is too much attention, not too little37:03 Cognitive training and neuroplasticity40:23 Guilt, shame, and diverse causes of ADHD41:18 What treatment at LearningRx actually looks like42:12 The range of parents Amy encounters44:11 Grace for parents and children47:19 Closing thoughts on faith and science together Learn more about Amy here: http://www.AmyMoorePhD.com Learn more about Amy's brain training research at www.LearningRx.com and find her podcast at www.TheBrainyMoms.com 👍🔔 If this conversation touched your heart, please like, subscribe, and share. We'd love to hear what part of this episode hit home for you — comment below or send us a message! Your support helps us bring more meaningful conversations to light. We also value your feedback — please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information on counseling and resources visit samaritanswell.com or email us at info@samaritanswell.com. ✅ Stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samaritanswell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samaritanswelldallaSLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/samaritan%E2%80%99s-well/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samaritanswellcounseling?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 🎁 Free Relationship "Talk Time" Guide: https://samaritanswell.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/talk-time-guide Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/featherlight | License code: GAUXTZHWAYJROEFLhttps://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/all-i-need | License code: LQFV9XYEQIWRJLNT

    48 min

  5. May 20

    The Hidden Roots of Addiction: Shame, Control & Surrender | Carolyn Dunegan, LCDC

    In this foundational episode of our addiction series, we sit down with addiction expert Carolyn Dunegan, LCDC, to explore what addiction really is, why it’s so rooted in shame and isolation, and what true recovery actually requires.This conversation goes far beyond substances alone. We discuss the deeper emotional and spiritual dynamics underneath addiction, including secrecy, self-deception, ego, shame, control, and the struggle to ask for help.Whether you are personally struggling, love someone who is, or simply want to understand addiction at a deeper level, this episode offers powerful insight, compassion, and hope.00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 01:30 – What actually defines an addiction?02:07 – Consequences, immaturity, and substances replacing relationships10:00 – Isolation, secrecy, and the progression of addiction11:10 – Why lying becomes part of addiction14:00 – Why family systems matter in recovery38:50 – The stages of getting sober18:33 – “I can fix this myself” — the first stage of addiction recovery19:22 – Why addicts create rules and bargains around substances26:00 – Shame, self-hatred, and the emotional roots of addiction35:30 – The difference between ego and self-esteem35:00 – Why surrender and accountability are essential for healing43:33 – Confession, honesty, and “walking in the light”44:00 – Final thoughts: why truth creates freedom49:00 – Preview of the next addiction episodeKey Topics:• Addiction and recovery• Alcohol and substance abuse• Shame and self-hatred• Accountability and healing• Christian counseling perspectives• 12-step recovery insights• Family systems and addiction• Emotional health and trauma• Truth, honesty, and freedom#AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #ChristianCounseling #RecoveryJourney #SoulSensePodcast #AddictionHelp #Healing #SamaritansWell👍🔔 If this conversation touched your heart, please like, subscribe, and share. We'd love to hear what part of this episode hit home for you — comment below or send us a message! Your support helps us bring more meaningful conversations to light. We also value your feedback — please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For more information on counseling and resources visit samaritanswell.com or email us at info@samaritanswell.com. ✅ Stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samaritanswell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samaritanswelldallaSLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/samaritan%E2%80%99s-well/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samaritanswellcounseling?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc🎁 Free Relationship "Talk Time" Guide: https://samaritanswell.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/talk-time-guideMusic from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/featherlight | License code: GAUXTZHWAYJROEFLhttps://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/all-i-need | License code: LQFV9XYEQIWRJLNT

    51 min

  6. May 15

    A Christian Therapist on Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, & OCD | Emma Donaldson, LPC

    Licensed Professional Counselor and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist Emma Donaldson joins Mark to have an honest conversation about what really happens to a mother's mind, body, and faith after having a baby. From the hormonal crash after birth to postpartum OCD, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the shame that keeps so many moms silent — this episode covers what most doctors, churches, and even therapists miss.If you've ever felt like something was wrong with you after having a baby, or you love someone who has — this conversation is for you.Emma's website: joyfulmamamentalwellness.comInstagram & TikTok: @joyfulmamamentalwellness00:00 — Introduction & Emma's Story04:15 — The Hormonal Crash After Birth04:45 — How Pregnancy Triggers Old Wounds05:43 — Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression13:13 — Postpartum Anxiety & Perinatal OCD26:26 — Faith, Anxiety & Philippians 433:43 — Intrusive Thoughts — What They Mean38:11 — How the Church Can Do Better40:15 — What Husbands & Family Can Do42:30 — When & How to Get Help44:23 — Nutrition, Sleep & Hormone Recovery#PostpartumMentalHealth #ChristianMom #PostpartumAnxiety #PerinatalMentalHealth #PostpartumDepression #MomLife #FaithAndMentalHealth #ChristianCounseling #NewMom #PostpartumOCD #MentalHealthMatters #SoulSensePodcast #ChristianPodcast #MotherhoodIsHard #YouAreNotBroken👍🔔 If this conversation touched your heart, please like, subscribe, and share. We'd love to hear what part of this episode hit home for you — comment below or send us a message! Your support helps us bring more meaningful conversations to light. We also value your feedback — please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For more information on counseling and resources visit samaritanswell.com or email us at info@samaritanswell.com. ✅ Stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samaritanswell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samaritanswelldallaSLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/samaritan%E2%80%99s-well/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samaritanswellcounseling?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc🎁 Free Relationship "Talk Time" Guide: https://samaritanswell.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/talk-time-guideMusic from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/featherlight | License code: GAUXTZHWAYJROEFLhttps://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/all-i-need | License code: LQFV9XYEQIWRJLNT

    54 min

  7. May 8

    The 5 Soul Senses Explained | Mad, Sad, Bad, Glad & Scared

    What are emotions actually trying to tell us?In this episode of the Soul Sense Podcast, Mark explores the idea of the 5 Soul Senses — mad, sad, bad, glad, and scared — and how our emotions are designed to inform us, not control us.You’ll learn:• Why emotions are gifts from God• The “high road” and “low road” of each emotion• How bitterness, shame, fear, and self-pity can become spiritual strongholds• Why many people say they’re “fine” when they aren’t• Practical ways to better understand your emotions and connect relationallyWhether you struggle naming emotions, navigating grief, anger, guilt, fear, or joy, this episode offers a simple biblical framework for emotional and spiritual health.00:00 — Introduction to Soul Sense01:30 — Why “Fine” Often Isn’t Fine02:35 — The 5 Soul Senses Explained03:12 — Mad: Anger and Perceived Injustice05:00 — The Danger of Bitterness05:10 — The High Road vs Low Road of Anger06:10 — Sad: Grief, Loss, and Self-Pity07:35 — Bad: Guilt, Shame, and Condemnation09:10 — Conviction, Grace, and Repentance10:45 — Glad: Joy, Gratitude, and Blessing12:30 — Fleeting Pleasure vs Lasting Joy14:10 — Scared: Fear and Perceived Danger14:30 — The “Spirit of Fear” Explained16:20 — Derek Prince and the Spirit of Heaviness20:40 — The Purpose of Emotions22:20 — Brené Brown’s Core Emotions23:40 — Practical Exercise for Couples (“Talk Time”)27:05 — Final Encouragement and Closing ThoughtsSubscribe for more conversations on emotional healing, relationships, faith, and spiritual growth.#SoulSense #ChristianCounseling #EmotionalHealth #MentalHealth #BiblicalWisdom👍🔔 If this conversation touched your heart, please like, subscribe, and share. We'd love to hear what part of this episode hit home for you — comment below or send us a message! Your support helps us bring more meaningful conversations to light. We also value your feedback — please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For more information on counseling and resources visit samaritanswell.com or email us at info@samaritanswell.com. ✅ Stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samaritanswell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samaritanswelldallaSLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/samaritan%E2%80%99s-well/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samaritanswellcounseling?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc🎁 Free Relationship "Talk Time" Guide: https://samaritanswell.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/talk-time-guideMusic from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/featherlight | License code: GAUXTZHWAYJROEFLhttps://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/all-i-need | License code: LQFV9XYEQIWRJLNT

    29 min

  8. Apr 24

    She Was a New Age Star… Then Found Jesus | Doreen Virtue

    From New Age celebrity to devoted follower of Christ — Doreen Virtue spent 26 years as one of the most recognized voices in the New Age movement, appearing on Oprah, The View, CNN, and Donahue, with books published in 38 languages. Then, at age 59, everything changed.In this powerful episode of the Soul Sense Podcast, Doreen shares her remarkable conversion story — from a fifth-generation Christian Scientist turned New Age teacher, to a woman brought to her knees by the conviction of the Holy Spirit through a single radio sermon. She opens up about the spiritual deception she unknowingly spread, the painful public reckoning that followed, and the real peace she finally found in Jesus Christ.If you or someone you love has been touched by New Age practices, this conversation could be life-changing.In this episode:- How growing up in Christian Science laid the groundwork for spiritual deception- What Alistair Begg said on the radio that broke through 26 years of blindness- Why Deuteronomy 18 brought Doreen to the floor in tears- The dangerous New Age practices Christians need to recognize (including Reiki, yoga, and the Law of Attraction)- How real peace is completely different from the temporary euphoria the New Age promises- What she'd say to anyone whose faith has been shipwreckedFind Doreen: doreenvirtue.com | Facebook Group: From New Age to Jesus"You can have this old world — give me Jesus."TIMESTAMPS:- 0:00 – Welcome & Introduction- 1:15 – Growing up in Christian Science: A fifth-generation false gospel- 2:15 – No sin, no fall, no crucifixion — what she was actually taught about Jesus- 4:10 – Becoming a psychotherapist and entering the New Age world- 5:45 – Supernatural success — and why she now believes the devil was behind it- 8:20 – Listening to Alistair Begg on the radio: the first real conviction- 8:45 – Reading the Bible cover to cover — and hitting Deuteronomy 18- 11:00 – The moment the scales fell off: "I knew I was an abomination to God"- 13:00 – Going public: denouncing her old work on social media- 13:50 – Bootleg copies, foreign publishers, and Genesis 50:20- 14:40 – The women at the Ark Encounter who found Jesus through her old New Age books- 19:30 – How the New Age gets Jesus completely wrong- 21:20 – Why the New Age is a dissociative coping mechanism- 23:00 – The Bible can't be trusted? Debunking New Age claims about the Dead Sea Scrolls- 27:30 – How to reach someone in the New Age (what works, what doesn't)- 28:30 – How Jesus meets people in trauma differently than the New Age- 34:00 – What would you say to those who have been hurt by Christians?- 38:00 – What are some common New Age practices Christians should be aware of?- 46:30 – The peace that passes understanding: life after conversion- 47:40 – What is your purpose? The New Age answer vs. the biblical one- 51:20 – Final words: the gospel, the resurrection, and why none of it is worth trading👍🔔 If this conversation touched your heart, please like, subscribe, and share. We'd love to hear what part of this episode hit home for you — comment below or send us a message! Your support helps us bring more meaningful conversations to light. We also value your feedback — please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For more information on counseling and resources visit samaritanswell.com or email us at info@samaritanswell.com. ✅ Stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samaritanswell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samaritanswelldallaSLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/samaritan%E2%80%99s-well/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samaritanswellcounseling?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc🎁 Free Relationship "Talk Time" Guide: https://samaritanswell.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/talk-time-guideMusic from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/featherlight | License code: GAUXTZHWAYJROEFLhttps://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/all-i-need | License code: LQFV9XYEQIWRJLNT

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Most of us were never taught how faith and emotional health actually work together. Grief reshapes you. Trauma lingers. Anxiety lies. And loss doesn't just hurt — it fractures your relationships, your sense of self, and sometimes your faith. Soul Sense is for Christians who want Biblical wisdom, emotional healing, and honest conversation about the hard stuff. Hosted by Mark Verkler, LMFT and founder of Samaritan's Well — drawing on three decades of Christian counseling to explore what it really means to heal: spirit, mind, and body.

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