Collective Conversations
This is a podcast from the Nazarene Collective. Join us weekly as we explore what it means to live out our faith together. Through shared stories, thoughts, reflections, sermon follow up, and even some random topics we hope to encourage your faith in Jesus.
Episodes
66 episodes
Collective Stories- Lisa Gaddis Part 3
In the final chapter of our story, Lisa begins to share about her walk with Jesus and its impact on the amputation and others aspects of life she has had to endure.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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15:35
Collective Stories- Lisa Gaddis Part 2
Lisa Gaddis has dealt with some tremendous physical challenges in her life. In the last year she had her foot amputated and had to relearn so many things in life. Lisa's faith in Jesus got her through. In this episode Lisa lets us into so...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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14:43
Collective Stories- Lisa Gaddis (Part 1)
In this episode we follow up on the first collective story of 2025 with Lisa Gaddis. Lisa allows us into her story of the amputation of her foot, her recovery, and spiritual journey. In this first episode Lisa talks about why she had to h...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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14:56
Season 2 Teaser
Welcome back! Collective Conversations will kick off its second season soon!
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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1:02
Mental Health and Faith Series; Rapid fire questions (Featuring Alisha Hughes and Amy Tharp)
Amy and Alisha walk us through a series of questions in a rapid fire format as we talk about counseling sessions, cost, confidentiality, and scheduling. https:...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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18:28
Mental Health and Faith; A Counseling Session Part 3 (Featuring Lisa Walters)
In this episode Lisa Walters and Keith unpack the last episode of Keith's counseling session. https://www.pillarstherapy.com/our-clinicians/ms-lis...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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9:57
Mental Health and Faith Series ( A Counseling Session Part 2 featuring Lisa Walters and Keith White)
On this episode you get a rare glimpse into an actual counseling session. Listen in as Lisa Walter's walks Keith through their first counseling session. It's real. It's raw. It's hopefully giving you permission to schedule a counseling session ...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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39:57
Mental Health and Faith Series- A counseling session Part 1 (Featuring Lisa Walters)
In this episode Keith sits down with Lisa Walters from Pillars of Wellness to discuss how a counselor approaches a counseling session.
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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14:05
Mental Health & Faith (A Conversation with Jordan Chitwood)
Jordan Chitwood is a pastor, an author, husband, father, and ready to let you into his journey with mental health. Join us for a captivating conversation where Jordan gives us a glimpse into his most recent book, "Will I Always Feel This ...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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53:34
Mental Health and Faith- Why marriage and family counseling matters (featuring John Thomas)
John Thomas shares with us the value of counseling for both a marriage and family. This informative episode can be a great encourager to take a next step in either of those relationships for the better.
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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22:46
Mental Health and Faith Series- Understanding Addiction and Trauma (featuring Stacey Newton)
In this episode we will address the realities of addiction and trauma. Stacey has a masters degree in pastoral counseling and serves as one of the counselors at the Hope Center in Valparaiso, Indiana. You can find out more about C...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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18:21
Mental Health and Faith Series- How mental health and faith coexist. (Featuring; John Thomas, Janet Cravens, and Alisha Hughes)
In this episode we hear from a group of counselors on how mental health and our faith can easily coexist. With an open conversation about their own journey of faith and why they became counselors, you will hear from the heart of John, Janet and...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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19:01
Mental Health and Faith Series- Understanding Anxiety and Depression (Featuring Rob Walsh)
On this episode we get a better understanding of both depression and anxiety. Not only defining it, but how to come along side those who walk life with it.
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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18:24
Mental Health and Faith Series- Why does counseling matter? (Featuring Rob Walsh)
On this episode Rob Walsh helps us unpack why talking about our mental health and seeking help from a counselor can be a pivotal move in your life. We also throw in there some thoughts on social media's impact on our mental well being. &n...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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22:14
Mental Health and Faith Series- Permission Giving (John Thomas, Kara Anne Miller, Adam Keller)
We kick off this series that will be talking about the importance of counseling for both our mental health and faith. Today, we hear from some staff and one our the hope center counselors who has counseling as a part of their life.
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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25:33
A conversation about Fam Jam and what's coming to the podcast
This episode is informative and will probably make you laugh as we laugh together talking about Fam Jam as it celebrates its 20th year. We will also preview an upcoming series connected to mental health and faith.
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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16:48
Epilogue Sermon Follow Up (John 21)
On this episode Adam and Keith continue the conversation that started in our weekend sermon about Jesus reinstatement of Peter. Follow along in John 21 for this unique dialogue.
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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22:44
Bible Recap- Reading through the entire bible in a year.
Bible Recap is a powerful tool that many people are discovering at VNC. In this episode hear why it is so valuable to your spiritual growth and how God is working through it at the Valparaiso campus in 2024.
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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30:05
Celebrate Recovery and Celebration Place Part 2
This week we continue our conversation with leaders of Celebrate Recovery as we dive deeper into their own stories. We also help connect a few more dots on why Celebration Place is a great place not only for kids but for the whole family....
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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26:14
Celebrate Recovery and Celebration Place
On this episode we get a true inside glimpse into Celebrate Recovery taking place on the Valparaiso campus. If you have always wondered what CR is like, this is the podcast for you. We also get a glimpse into the new ministry of Celebrati...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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29:39
The Open Door
On this podcast Shawn, Eric, and Kara Anne remind of us the vision and the heart of the collective's pursuit of the open door.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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27:21
Discipleship Part 3
This episode is our final conversation in a 3 part series about discipleship with Pastor Chris.
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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15:32
Discipleship Part 2
Chris continues to expand our understanding of discipleship in this weeks collective conversation.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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15:04