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This is it, the final episode of season 5. We dropped episodes weekly this season so it seemed to go quickly didn't it? Let's take a quick walk down memory lane and review what we heard this season and take a look at what is coming next season. We are taking a hiatus now as we produce the next season. We plan to be back this fall and to add a video component to what we present. We plan to be youtube sensations! Kidding, but seriously, we will be on youtube. How did you enjoy the s...

In the final episode of season 3 Jeff & Ryan tackled one of the hardest topics they have discussed yet. Forgiveness. Listen in as they talk about what forgiveness is, what it isn't and the common misconceptions regarding this tough issue. Also, forgive us (pun intended) for only doing a brief flyover in this episode. We will revisit this in future episodes! Follow us on instagram and join the conversation! Luma Counseling Send us a text

Bonus Episode! Oh boy, what a treat you listeners are in for today! Lisa Cuss, trauma therapist, Capable life coach, and all around amazing person joins Ryan today to talk about the phenomenon that is/was Inside Out 2. Now when this episode airs this conversation will have happened months ago. Unforeseen production delays have pushed it back far longer than anticipated but it is no less informative, encouraging, and helpful. Lisa walks us through how we, as followers of Jesus or not, mi...

Bonus Episode! Riley Greenwood is a friend of Ryan's and serves as the Student Ministry coordinator at College Park Church. She specifically oversees discipleship and the student ministry leaders. Riley is also a trained lay counselor and spends a lot of time with students helping them walk through the challenges they face from day to day. Today Riley just takes a few minutes to help all of us better understand how students experience life today and ways in which they're likely presented with...

This is episode 3 in our mini series entitled "Life-giving Leaders." This one is on Ryan's top 5 list of favorite episodes of the podcast he has ever recorded. Ryan's dear friend and fellow leader Dan Kaskubar joins him today to talk about being a leader who leads with Love. That may sound cliche' but once you hear Dan discuss this, you will understand it is anything but cliche'. Dan has created and launched his own company, been an executive pastor in a church, and currently is worki...

This is episode 2 in our miniseries entitled "Life-Giving Leaders." Returning guest Jimmy Carnes joins Ryan on the podcast today to talk about what it is like to lead from the 2nd chair, or "lead up" in an organization. Leadership is hard in the best of circumstances, it can be even more challenging when you're leading in a space where you're not the final decision maker on things. Jimmy carefully and compassionately walks us through how we should consider this monumental task and gives excel...

Today's episode kicks off another mini-series highlighting Luma's care for leaders through coaching and counseling. We are calling this series "Life-Giving Leaders." On episode one of this series Ryan gets the privilege of interviewing Sean Nemecek. Ryan became aware of Sean during a season of burnout in his own life. The book was transformative for him and how he approaches a balanced life. Sean walks us through some thoughts on how to identify burnout and what to do both proactively and rea...

This is the fourth episode of our new mini series entitled "Luma in the Real World." In this series we will explore some of the most common issues we're seeing with clients in the counseling office. We will interview some excellent guests on the show who have written extremely helpful books recently on these issues. Ryan is flying solo again on today's episode. He takes a deeper dive into one of the tools used frequently when he counsels to help clients become aware of and unpack the ro...

This is the third episode of our new mini series entitled "Luma in the Real World." In this series we will explore some of the most common issues we're seeing with clients in the counseling office. We will interview some excellent guests on the show who have written extremely helpful books recently on these issues. Author and counselor Jonathan Holmes joins the podcast today to help us unpack what it looks like to raise kids in today's cultural climate. He also gives some excellent exam...

This is the second episode of our new mini series entitled "Luma in the Real World." In this series we will explore some of the most common issues we're seeing with clients in the counseling office. We will interview some excellent guests on the show who have written extremely helpful books recently on these issues. In today's episode Mark Vroegop, Pastor and President of the Gospel Coalition chats with Ryan about his experiences with waiting and how he has learned to embrace them in a ...

This is the first episode of our new mini series entitled "Luma in the Real World." In this series we will explore some of the most common issues we're seeing with clients in the counseling office. We will interview some excellent guests on the show who have written extremely helpful books recently on these issues. Steve Cuss is back on the podcast today helping us consider the very real gap that often exists between what we believe about God and what we often experience with God. ...

Today is a solo episode. Join Ryan as he helps bring some context to the ways in which Luma helps clients grow and change. It may sound simple, but it couldn't be more complex! This might be one to take a few notes on and share with a friend! Send us a text

She's back! Listener's favorite guest, Marla Vroegop who also just happens to be a counselor with Luma Counseling is back on the podcast today! Marls Barkley is back to help us navigate what it looks like to be clinically informed as christian counselors. This is where we kind of put all four distinctives together. Christ-Centered, Biblically-Based, Culturally Responsive and Clinically Informed. Marla helps us walk this fine line in a way that only Marla can. She encourages and challenges us ...

It's episode 4 in our mini-series on "Who is Luma" and in today's episode you'll meet Bekah Capriglione, a current Luma counselor and just a joy to be around. Bekah brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the team as well as a nuanced understanding of what it looks like to counsel in a way that is Christ-Centered, Biblically Based, and Culturally Responsive. Being responsive to our current cultural climate in a way that is faithful to the authority of God's Word is a delicate balance....

In episode 3 of the mini series entitled "Who is Luma" current Luma counselor Wilson Phang joins us to discuss the second of Luma's core distinctives: Luma is Biblically-Based. Wilson has a wealth of experience as a counselor, pastor and simply as a follower of Jesus. He does a great job of helping us process what it looks like to counsel in a way that is both Christ-Centered and Biblically-Based. Send us a text

Episode 2 of our mini series on "Why is Luma" brings back former podcast cohost Jeff Ballard, pastor of Soul Care at College Park Church, who also serves as a member of the board of directors for Luma Counseling. He helps us walk through the first of Luma's core distinctives: Luma Counseling is Christ-Centered. Join Ryan and Jeff as they discuss what it means to counsel in a way that is Christ-Centered and how we strive to live that out at Luma Counseling. Send us a text

Welcome to season 5! As our podcast is now presented by Luma Counseling we felt it would be wise to help our listeners get a better idea of who Luma is and what Luma does. For this first mini-series join Ryan as he introduces you to the people behind the work at Luma Counseling. Meet some of the counselors, here how they practice and learn more about Luma! In this episode Tyler Riffe, assistant pastor of local outreach at College Park Church and former Executive Director of Luma Counse...

Just a quick update about season 5! After numerous production delays, Season 5 is coming at you February 2025 and will be released weekly! Stay tuned for more from the Soul Care Matters Podcast presented by Luma CounselingSend us a text

Hello listeners! The Soul Care Matters Podcast has packed everything up and is moving to a new home. But don't worry, you will still get new episodes every other week starting in January 2025. Join the guys this week as they talk about the history of the Soul Care Matters podcast, where it's moving to and why it's moving and...a discussion about the Golden Girls? Mentioned in the show: Luma Counseling @lumacounseling on Instagram & FacebookSend us a text