The Only Problem with Pain - Bethany Ratcher episode artwork

EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 22 MIN

The Only Problem with Pain - Bethany Ratcher

from Extending Branches · host Extending Branches

The only problem with pain is that it hurts. In this episode of Extending Branches, Dr. Mike Courtney is joined by Bethany Bratcher, a pastoral counselor and Director of Training at Branches, to talk about why pain is part of life and how it can shape us for the better. If you are walking through something hard, this conversation will help you find purpose, perspective, and hope in the middle of it.Extending Branches is a biweekly podcast from Branches, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people recover hope, find healing, and experience growth through Christ-centered mental and emotional care. Thanks for joining us! You can find us online at branches.org.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 5, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

The Only Problem with Pain - Bethany Ratcher

0:00 22:33

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Extending Branches?

This episode is 22 minutes long.

When was this Extending Branches episode published?

This episode was published on May 5, 2026.

Can I download this Extending Branches episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!