The Straight Dopamine
Dopamine isn't exactly the "pleasure chemical" it's described as in pop culture. But, it is responsible for ambition, drive, hunger for new experiences. So, is that a problem in an age of mobile phone...
3 Feb 43min
Eliminate The Negative
Therapist Dave Verhaagen leads pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart through 10 types of negative thinking--and how to counteract them. Follow along and see yourself in at least some of these negative ...
13 Jan 37min
Thinking About Drinking
Pastor Kevin Dixon and therapist Dave Verhaagen look at alcohol use disorder, what we commonly call alcoholism. Is it a psychological, bodily or spiritual disorder? Why are some people more susceptibl...
30 Dec 202534min
Season’s Eatings
Therapist and eating disorders expert Lauren King returns to the show to share healthy eating strategies for the holidays. In a season when treats are everywhere and families feast together, how can w...
16 Dec 202531min
Good Grief
Therapist Dave Verhaagen and pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart, share their experiences of grief—their own losses and ones they have walked through with others. What's really happening in the brain...
2 Dec 202545min
The Psychology of Misinformation
In a world where it's hard enough to figure out what's even real, people are increasingly drawn to misinformation, deepfakes and conspiracy theories. How does this work on otherwise rational people? A...
18 Nov 202543min
How To Be Famous
In this episode, we're not talking about a step-by-step plan to build a platform. Instead, therapist Dave Verhaagen and pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart are looking at the psychological research o...
4 Nov 202544min
A Matter of Trust
We live in a world of betrayals. So, what does it do to us as individuals or in organizations when our trust is violated? Pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart reflect on the betrayals in their persona...
21 Okt 202541min
