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Wounds Wisdom and The Word

Wounds Wisdom and The Word

著者： Doug Gregory & Jamie Shepperd
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 A preacher and a trauma counselor tackle life’s hardest problems with biblical truth and evidence-based therapy. Each episode blends Scripture, psychology, and practical tools you can use today—so you can move from wounds to wisdom, with the Word lighting the way© 2025 Doug Gregory & Jamie Shepperd スピリチュアリティ 心理学 心理学・心の健康 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Ep. 8 - Being To Comfortable In The Mud

    Ep. 8 - Being To Comfortable In The Mud
    2025/12/09

    Watch The Video Version Here: https://youtu.be/9kw2cu3yeaA

    Episode Summary:In this episode of Wounds, Wisdom in the Word, Doug and Jamie dive deep into the concept of getting "stuck in the mud" of life. Doug opens with a study of Exodus 8, focusing on the baffling moment when Pharaoh chooses to spend one more night with a plague of frogs rather than being healed immediately.


    Jamie brings her counseling expertise to the table with a "Top 10 List" of reasons why people resist change, even when their current situation is painful. From trauma responses to the fear of the unknown, we explore why we choose the "discomfort we know" over the freedom we don’t.


    Key Topics & Timestamps:

    • [00:00:24] Jamie’s return and recovery.
    • [00:01:26] The Bible Study: Exodus 8 and the Plague of Frogs. Why did Pharaoh say "Tomorrow"?.
    • [00:03:55] The spiritual application: Why do we delay healing and change?.
    • [00:13:31] The Mud Hole Analogy: How to help others without getting stuck in the mud with them (The Wrecker Metaphor).
    • [00:19:05] Jamie’s Top 10 Reasons We Stay Stuck:
      • 10. Absence of natural resilience.
    • 9. No foundation of growth/lack of role models.
    • 8. Rescuing others but not yourself (Codependency).
    • 7. No self-worth (Feeling unworthy of healing).
    • 6. People Pleasing.
    • 5. Feeling unprotected (Vulnerability).
    • 4. Uncertainty of what the future looks like.
    • 3. Lack of Security (Maslow’s Hierarchy).
    • 2. Fear of the change/unknown.
    • 1. Being too comfortable in the "mud".
    • [00:44:39] The "Poopy Diaper" analogy: It stinks, but it's warm and it's mine.
    • [00:45:15] The difference between wanting it fixed vs. wanting to fix it.
    • [00:50:55] Funny Story Time: Remembering Jerry Clower.

    Scripture References:

    • Exodus 8:1-15: The Second Plague (Frogs).
    • Mark 12:31: Loving your neighbor as yourself.

    Memorable Quotes:

    • "Why do you wanna spend one more night with the frogs?" — Doug
    • "If you're working harder than your client, you're working too hard." — Jamie
    • "If you plan to help anybody, you can't be in the mud with them. The best place for you to be is on the solid ground." — Jamie
    • "There's a big difference between wanting it fixed and wanting to fix it." — Doug
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    53 分
  • The Doubter’s Disease: Understanding OCD | Wounds, Wisdom, and the Word Ep. 7

    The Doubter’s Disease: Understanding OCD | Wounds, Wisdom, and the Word Ep. 7
    2025/12/01
    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ck0796CM3SwDetailed Show Notes (Podcast Episode Summary)Episode Title:OCD: Living With the Doubter’s Disease — A Conversation With Chandler CoffmanEpisode OverviewIn this vulnerable, insightful, and often humorous episode of Wounds, Wisdom & the Word, Doug sits down with Chandler Coffman, a close friend, deep thinker, and practicing theologian, to unpack Chandler’s real-life journey with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The conversation explores what OCD actually is (and what it isn’t), how intrusive thoughts operate, how OCD grows over time, and how healing happens through therapy, medication, honesty, and faith.This episode will resonate deeply with anyone battling anxiety, OCD, rumination, intrusive thoughts, or a sense of being “alone” in their struggle. Chandler brings clarity, honesty, and theological depth — and Doug brings the grounding, humor, and Scripture-centered compassion this podcast is known for.Key Themes & Topics Covered1. Setting the Stage — After Thanksgiving & Holiday StressDoug opens by introducing Chandler and explaining why his story “runs deep.” Chandler’s openness about OCD provides a pathway for others to understand their own mental health.2. Chandler’s Early Life SignalsAlways “extra inquisitive”High-strung, anxious, wiredRumination beginning in young adulthoodLiving alone in a small apartment near his parents and dealing with isolationA medical scare that led to Googling symptoms — a huge trigger that spiraled his OCD ep7OCDAudioPodcast3. What OCD Actually Is — And What It Isn’tChandler clarifies the biggest misconception:“OCD is NOT wanting things straight or neat.”Instead, OCD involves:Obsessions: intrusive, unwanted thoughtsCompulsions: attempts to soothe anxiety caused by those thoughtsThemes: violence, sexuality, religion, germs, health, etc.Rumination: the endless mental replay loopHe describes how OCD can attach to anything, and how sufferers often hyper-focus, cannot “unfocus,” and may become trapped in spirals of fear and doubt.4. Real Examples of Intrusive ThoughtsThe conversation includes an honest discussion of:Violent intrusive thoughtsHealth anxietyFear-based logic loopsWhy intrusive thoughts do NOT reflect a person’s character ep7OCDAudioPodcastA major theme emerges: People without OCD can let thoughts go. People with OCD feel they must solve them.5. Chandler’s Breaking PointIsolationNo social support initiallyMental spiralingRealizing anxiety was dominating his lifeEventually he recognized something was wrong — a powerful turning point.6. The Path to RecoveryChandler explains three essential tools:a. Therapy (ERP Therapy)Exposure Response Prevention — intentionally facing triggers Examples discussed:Touching something dirty and not washing handsFacing fears without performing compulsions“Poking the bear” in a safe therapeutic settingb. MedicationNot a cure — but a powerful tool to loosen OCD’s grip.c. Community & Not Doing It AloneThe biggest lie in mental health struggles? “You are alone.”7. Theology, Scripture & the Battle of the MindThe podcast beautifully ties mental health to biblical truth:2 Corinthians 10:5 — taking thoughts captivePhilippians 4:6-7 — pouring out anxiety to GodJesus in Gethsemane — embracing discomfort, not avoiding itElijah’s despair — God reminding him he was not alonePaul’s sufferings as a teaching tool for othersChandler explains how his theological wrestling actually deepened his well and now allows him to help others.8. Practical Wisdom for ListenersDon’t do mental battles aloneTherapy is not weaknessMedication is not failureCommunity mattersThoughts are not sinsBeing uncomfortable doesn’t mean you’re unsafeGod can redeem even your struggles9. Ending EncouragementDoug reminds listeners:“You can't mess it up bad enough that God can't use it.”Your story may be the very thing that sets someone else free.
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  • Ep.6 - How to Have Hard Conversations | Wounds, Wisdom, and the Word Podcast

    Ep.6 - How to Have Hard Conversations | Wounds, Wisdom, and the Word Podcast
    2025/11/06
    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/m9B3ApazFfIEmail us @ Jimdouglasgregory@gmail.com🎙️ Show Notes — Episode: How to Have Hard ConversationsHosts:Jamie Shepherd — Counselor and communication coachDoug Gregory — Minister and co-hostOverview:This episode explores how to navigate difficult conversations—the kind that most people avoid but desperately need. Jamie and Doug discuss practical wisdom rooted in Scripture and real-life experience for creating healthy dialogue, maintaining peace, and promoting understanding in relationships, marriages, workplaces, and churches.🧠 Main Themes & Key Insights1. Why We Avoid Hard ConversationsFear of conflict, rejection, or escalation often keeps people silent.Avoidance breeds stress, resentment, and misunderstanding.Doug shares how one good conversation can often dissolve long-standing tension.2. The Role of Psychological Safety“Psychological safety” means both people feel safe enough to speak honestly without fear of attack.Once safety is lost, people stop listening and start fighting.Proverbs 15:1 — “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (ESV)3. Speaking the Truth in LoveEphesians 4:15 — “Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.” (ESV)Truth without love crushes; love without truth deceives.Learn to balance honesty with gentleness and tact.4. Learning from Paul on Mars Hill (Acts 17:22-31)Paul began with common ground, not condemnation.He acknowledged the Athenians’ religious zeal before guiding them to truth.Effective communication starts with shared humanity: “Find what you have in common before pointing out where you differ.”5. Building Bridges Instead of WallsThe root of “communication” is “common.” It’s about making understanding common between two minds.Look for shared values—family, faith, purpose—as foundations for hard discussions.6. Avoiding Assumptions“Assumptions sink ships.”Clarify motives before reacting; ask, don’t assume.Example: The subway story of a father and his children reminds us not to judge before we know the full story.7. Using ‘I’ Statements Instead of ‘You’ Statements“You” language provokes defensiveness; “I” language invites empathy.Example: Instead of saying “You canceled and ruined my day,” say “I felt disappointed when we couldn’t record because I value our project.”8. Preparing for Crucial ConversationsDon’t go in impulsively. Prepare emotionally and mentally.Be ready to hear hard truths, not just speak them.Focus on seeking understanding, not control.9. Self-Worth and AdvocacyOften, we avoid hard talks because we doubt our worth.You can’t wait for others to advocate for you—you must speak up for yourself with humility and respect.“Nobody will advocate for you like you.”10. Application to Marriage and Everyday LifeMany marriage conflicts stem from silence, not shouting.“We don’t ever fight” often means “we don’t ever talk.”Growth comes through honest, grace-filled communication.📖 Key Scriptures:Proverbs 15:1 – A soft answer turns away wrath.Ephesians 4:15 – Speak the truth in love.Acts 17:22-31 – Paul finds common ground at Mars Hill.Matthew 18:15 – Go directly to your brother to resolve conflict.💬 Quotes to Remember:“You may be right—but in the wrong tone.” – Doug Gregory“Assumptions sink ships.” – Jamie Shepherd“You statements are the quickest way to put someone on the defensive.” – Doug Gregory“Nobody will advocate for you like you.” – Doug Gregory🛠️ Practical TakeawaysCreate safety before speaking truth.Use I feel… when… because… statements.Ask questions to understand, not accuse.Release the need to control the outcome.Build bridges with empathy and shared values.Prepare prayerfully and emotionally before hard talks.💌 Listener Invitation:Have a question about a difficult conversation in your life? Email your scenario (without names) for a possible future Q&A episode at: jimdouglasgregory@gmail.com
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    51 分
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