Experience Emerge (ExEm)
Experience Emerge (ExEm) with musician-turned-mental health therapist, Matthew Knabe, MA, LPCC (cuh-nay-bee), uncovers the various ways people find rest and live free amidst the crazy challenges life brings. With a zoned-in focus, Matthew carefully probes into the broken places of people’s lives, bringing the listener into the experience all the while adding life tools and insights. ExEm is a conversational resource of emerge.org, a global faith-based counseling organization.
Episodes
99 episodes
Pastor Rob Ketterling: Navigating the Political Climate as Christians
In this episode, we are honored to welcome Pastor Rob Ketterling to the show. As our world grows increasingly divided, many believers grapple with how to engage with the political climate while staying true to their faith. Pastor Ketterling bri...
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Season 5
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Episode 99
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48:32
Dr. Robert Crosby: The Leadership Squeeze: Navigating the Middle-Earth of Ministry
We dive deep into leadership challenges in the Christian community with Emerge’s President/CEO, Dr. Robert Crosby, a seasoned pastor, author, and leadership expert. Our conversation explores unique pressures faced by Christian leaders today—the...
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Season 5
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Episode 98
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37:09
Kemp Boyd: How To Have Care and Not Concern
We sit down with Kemp Boyd, the dynamic Executive Director of Love Akron, a nonprofit organization with a mission to bring unity to the city of Akron, Ohio, and beyond. Kemp shares his passion for creating meaningful connections across diverse ...
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Season 5
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Episode 97
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52:47
A Secret You Would Never Have Believed: Vaughn Fink
In this powerful episode of ExEm, Our guest Vaughn Fink takes us deeper into his journey through trauma and adversity, revealing a family secret that you won’t believe. After years of enduring pain and hardship, Vaughn discovered a tru...
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Season 5
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Episode 96
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49:44
Dr. Jason Kolb: Paralyzed In Life, But Not In His Faith
In this inspiring episode, we dive into the remarkable story of Dr. Jason Kolb, an avid skier whose life took an unexpected turn after a devastating skiing accident. Jason shares his emotional and physical journey, detailing the challenges he f...
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Season 5
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Episode 95
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56:23
Anna Hurst: Path to a Life of Surrender & Reclaim Concert on July 18
Join us as we explore Anna Hurst’s incredible journey of surrender and faith, highlighting her transition from traditional religious practices to a profound spiritual awakening at a non-denominational church. Anna opens up about her adult bap...
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Season 5
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Episode 94
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48:11
Gary Underwood, MDiv, DMin: What Is Church Hurt & What Is Not?
Gary Underwood, Emerge’s Director of Development & Ministry Partnerships, shares a glimpse into his life and experiences as a pastor. He and Matt Knabe engage in a discussion about church hurt and wounds, exploring the nuances of the term a...
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Season 5
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Episode 93
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54:44
Matthew Knabe, MA, LPC: His Journey From Musician to Psychotherapist & A Broken Heart
In an interview led by Gary Underwood (Director of Development & Ministry Partnerships at Emerge), we hear a deeply personal and touching story from the host of ExEm, Matt Knabe (Director of Operations at Emerge). From Matt’s experiences as...
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Season 5
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Episode 92
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51:18
Dr. Dave Blankenship: Transformation Through Experiential Truth
Dr. Dave Blankenship, Clinical Director at Emerge Counseling Ministries, discusses how experiential truth can help individuals achieve lasting change and growth. Dr. Blankenship has extensive experience working with individuals who have u...
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Season 5
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Episode 91
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38:15
Dae’vontay Latimer: Adversities Become Victories
Get ready to be inspired by today’s episode, where you’ll hear the remarkable story of Dae’vontay Latimer. Despite facing numerous hardships and setbacks, he has overcome them with the help of God’s divine intervention. Through his experiences,...
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Season 5
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Episode 90
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1:16:55
Anxiety, Depression & Sabertooth Tigers: Patrick Milloy, MS, LPCC-S
We dive into a comprehensive analysis of anxiety and depression with Emerge therapist Patrick Milloy, MS, LPCC-S. With expert insights, our conversation provides a clear understanding of what these terms really mean and the intricate nuances th...
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Season 5
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Episode 89
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44:29
Kate Dunn: Mindfulness to Bring Balance
Kate Dunn, who has been an RN for over 40 years, shares her expertise in mindfulness with everyone who is ready. Kate guides us into a state of meditation and relaxation, and even provides us with an exercise near the end of our conversation.
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Season 5
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Episode 88
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32:57
Chris Hurt: Country Singer Turned Worship Leader
Our host invites a long-time friend to talk about his journey through the many difficult ups and downs of life. Chris describes his time touring in the country music industry and then the path that led him to find God. Chris now uses his ...
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Season 5
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Episode 87
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1:06:10
Jen Hoffman, LPC: Author of “Out of the Garden”
We talk with therapist and author Jen Hoffman about her book, “Out of the Garden: Breaking Free From Sin and Shame.” Jen’s book explores finding rest and purpose in our journey inviting the reader to take a closer look at what shapes personal i...
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Season 5
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Episode 86
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46:27
Dr. Juli Slattery: Reclaiming Sexuality
Dr. Juli Slattery shares her profound insights on the delicate topics of intimacy and sexuality, and how we can align our perspectives with God's vision amidst the world's influence.https://...
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Season 4
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Episode 85
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48:02
Christine Boyle: A Meeting With Jesus In an Abortion Clinic
On today's episode, our guest Christine Boyle shares her story about teen pregnancy, a Jesus encounter, and then a miracle that has changed many people's lives by God's grace.ChristineBoyle.com
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Season 4
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Episode 84
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56:28
Patrick Milloy, MS, LPCC-S: Good GRIEF, Is It Time For the Holidays?
With Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Patrick Milloy, we dive into the complex topic of grief and how to understand it better. The holiday season can be challenging for many people, and grief is often a significant factor. Today, we ex...
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Season 4
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Episode 83
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41:18
Narcissism: What Is It? What Isn’t It?
Recently, Matthew Knabe, MA, LPC, was invited to be a guest on the podcast produced by his church, “Redemption Unscripted”. In this episode, Matt talks with Pastor Rick McKee and his wife Shannon, who is a Certified Life Coach, and talk about t...
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Season 4
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Episode 82
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56:46
Natasha Biddings, MA, LPC: Breath Prayer
Natasha Biddings, a clinician at Emerge Counseling Ministries, discusses her journey to becoming a therapist and a few techniques she incorporates with scripture.
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Season 4
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Episode 81
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33:26
Mental Health Minute: "Boring Self-Care"
This Mental Health Minute discusses self-care, which might sound boring but is imperative for our wellness and peace. Take some inventory of how you are caring for your mind, body, and soul and maybe make one change to help you thrive in your l...
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Season 4
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Episode 80
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5:52
Ginger Taddeo: Living In a “Prison” of Horror, But Saved By His Word (SENSITIVE CONTENT)
We are honored to hear Ginger Taddeo’s story of survival enduring violence, trauma, and all forms of abuse. Please be advised that this episode contains graphic content that may be triggering for some listeners and/or children.
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Season 4
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Episode 79
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1:11:48
Dan LeMoine: Fear No Food
Today, we had the pleasure of spending time with Dan LeMoine, the CEO and co-founder of Revitalize Weight Loss & Wellness. He shared valuable insights about how physical health and nutrition impact our overall well-being. Dan is a Board Cer...
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Season 4
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Episode 78
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34:23
Nick Costello: Stop Suicide – Learn to Save a Life
In this episode, we talk with Nick Costello, an accomplished musician and author who has published multiple books and travels the country to speak on various topics. Today, our focus is on suicide awareness and prevention, a crucial issue that ...
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Season 4
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Episode 77
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1:03:28
David DeRemer: The Shelf – Faith, PTSD, & Overcoming Me
In this episode, we have a conversation with the author of the book The Shelf, Dave DeRemer. Dave shares his life experiences around trauma and abandonment in childhood to relationship struggles in adulthood, which then led him down a path to f...
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Season 4
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Episode 76
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1:09:04
