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HOPE FOR THE AGORA
by Agora Network Ministries
Hope for the Agora is a podcast hosting conversations about the stigma of mental health in the church. Agora Network Ministries seeks to bring hope and healing to those suffering with their mental wellness through honest discussions and resources that educate and equip individuals and churches toward mental flourishing as well as create an environment where those struggling find Christ-like support. Find out more at www.agoranetworkministries.com
Episodes
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S7 EP10 From Struggle to Strength: Healing the Heart of Family Relationships
Allen and Paul had a robust conversation with Dr. Andrew Blackwood, also known as Coach Drew, about family relationships, emotional health, and faith. Coach Drew discussed the work of his Healing Communication Center, which offers resources and services at the intersection of faith and…
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S7 EP9 Top 5 Reasons People Don't Go To Therapy with Paul Stimers
Allen welcomed Paul Steimers, a psychotherapist and new Director of Operations at Agora Network Ministries, to discuss the importance of seeking counseling and therapy when struggling. Barriers to Seeking TherapyPaul and Allen discussed barriers to seeking therapy, with Paul sharing his top five...
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S7 E8 Rewiring the Mind: Neuroplasticity, Faith, and the Renewal of the Brain
Allen hosts an episode of "Hope for the Agora" exploring the connection between faith, mental health, and neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to change. He discussed how repeated thoughts and experiences form neural pathways, and how trauma can shape these patterns, referencing works by Dr.…
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S7 EP7 Men's Mental Health Crisis
This was an episode of "Hope for the Agora," a podcast focused on mental health and the church, featuring Allan Gallant, founder of Agora Network Ministries, discussing men's mental health with host Allen. Alan shared how his own mental health crisis after suffering a stroke in 2017 led him to...
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S7 EP6 Understanding Grief and Loss
Understanding and working through grief and loss can be complex. Allen talks with Dr. David Sherbino on this complex topic. Dr. Sherbino has served at Tyndale Seminary for decades.He has taught pastoral ministry, spirituality, and grief care.He coordinates graduate programs in Spiritual...
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S7 EP5 Adult ADHD: Deficit or Super Power?
This podcast episode featured a conversation between Allen and Laura Bruno, a psychotherapist who recently received an ADHD diagnosis as an adult after 20 years in the mental health field. Laura shared her journey of discovery, including key symptoms like always being late, racing thoughts,...
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S7 EP4 Knowing Your Identity: Guest Lorie Hartshorn
Allen and Lorie focus in on Lorie's personal journey, the opportunities she was blessed with and the teaching she now does encouraging women (and men) in growing in their identity with Christ. Lorie Hartshorn is a Canadian Christian author, speaker, and former television host best known for her...
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S7 EP Healing What's Within -- Interview with Chuck DeGroat
Allen speaks with Chuck about the story behind his new book, Healing What's Within: Coming Home to Yourself -- and to God -- When You're Wounded, Weary and Wandering. Chuck shares the inner turmoil that led him to eventually write the book.His insight and understanding of the deepest needs in our...
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S7 EP2 Alzheimers Journey_The Longest Goodbye with Shelly Calcagno
Allen talks with Shelly Calcagno about her and her family's journey through her mother's Alzheimer's. Shelly shares why she wrote the book The Longest Goodbye and how it can bring hope to those on the same journey.The Longest Goodbye by Shelly Calcagno -- on Amazon.ca shellycalcagno.comHer…
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S7 EP 1 Navigating Dementia
Allen interviews Glenn Taylor, a pastor and psychologist with 60 years of counseling experience, about his book "Navigating Dementia." Taylor shares his background in pastoral counseling and psychology, noting that he has worked with Christians, particularly pastors and missionaries, in multiple...
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S6 EP9 There is Hope For the Wounded. An Interview with Liz Honeyford
The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for healing, confronting personal traumas, and maintaining authenticity in our lives and ministry, while highlighting the challenges pastors face in seeking help and the need for spiritual practitioners to model vulnerability and...
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S6 EP8 Discipleship and Mental Health
Allen talks about how true discipleship takes us into the deeper woundings in our lives where Jesus can bring healing. Without this part of the discipleship journey we will encounter barriers to our walk with the Lord. Working definition of discipleship "Discipleship is helping people move from...
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S6 EP7 The Church And Mental Health with Dr. Steve Grcevich
Allen talks with Dr. Steve Grcevich, founder and president of Key Ministry. Key Ministry serves churches seeking to welcome individuals and families impacted by disability, mental illness and trauma, for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ. Through resources, training, and ongoing...
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S6 EP6 Growing Into Grief and Living Differently with Alicia Tooke
Allen chats with Alicia Tooke who is working with Live Different traveling through Mexico and Dominican Republic as well as across Canada sharing her story of hope to youth. Alicia is 22 years old and shares her story of mental health struggles and her path to healing. She grew up in an unstable...
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S6 EP 5 Depression Informed Passion: Holly Stoodley's story
In today's episode Allen talks with Holly Stoodley about her story of depression and struggle that led her to become a Registered Social Worker. Her passion for her work and the Lord is a powerful reminder of how God walks with us in our struggles. Holly Stoodley RSW, works as a counsellor at The...
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S6 EP 4 Men and their Mental Health w/ Dean Breton
Dean Breton from Impactus Men's Ministry joins Allen to discuss the needs of men on their mental health journey. They discuss toxic masculinity and the struggles it brings in following Jesus as well as being honest about and receptive to support for their mental health. Dean Breton is the…
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S6 EP3 Little Minds, Big Feelings: Supporting Kids' Mental Health
Allen has a conversation with Andrew Blackwood aka Coach Drew, about mental health and especially supporting children's mental health. Coach Drew shares some practical and encouraging tips for parents. Dr. Andrew L. Blackwood -- counsellor, psychotherapist, author. Book: The Art of Genuine…
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S6 EP2 In Support of Women: Interview with Bonnie Gallant
Bonnie Gallant shares the importance women caring for women and the need for the women's conference coming May 2,3. Cultivate Women's Conference Link The Puzzler's Podcast Bonnie Gallant is the cofounder of Agora Network Ministries and co-author of The Beautiful Strokes of God.
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S6 EP1 Living with Functional Neurologic Disorder: Karen Kleine Deters
Welcome to season 6 of Hope for the Agora Podcast. Karen Kleine Deters shares her story of journeying with FND -- Functional Neurologic Disorder. Functional neurologic disorder (FND) refers to a neurological condition caused by changes in how brain networks work, rather than changes in the...
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S5 EP7 My Story: Our Host Shares his personal mental health journey
Our podcast host, Allen Kleine Deters shares an intimate personal story of his mental health journey as he dealt with a broken marriage, bladder cancer, the challenges of ministry and more…. The quote Allen shares from a course he took, is attributed to Dr. Danjuma Gibson, Professor of Pastoral...
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S5 EP6 A Story: Todd Bymoen shares his journey with Bipolar Disorder
Todd Bymoen has been on a journey for many years with Bipolar Disorder. Listen as he shares this true story of faith, perseverance, and being humbled time and time again. The challenges have helped to grow his faith and relationship with others by teaching him to be vulnerable and trust God's…
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S5 EP 5 Understanding Mood Disorders with Dr. Grant Mullen
Allen speaks with Dr. Grant Mullen, psychotherapist, author and speaker. Everyone struggles with their moods, but what if those moods seem to get regularly out of hand or control. This encouraging conversation is an encouragement to understand and know the next steps to get support and resources....
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S5 EP4 Youth and Suicide: with Nicole Smith
Allen and Nicole discuss the issues surrounding youth mental health and suicide amongst teens. Nicole gives some direction to help all of us but especially youth and their parents have open conversations around the struggle. Guest: Nicole Smith, founder and director of UR Worth More. Link:...
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S5 EP3 Understanding Trauma with Catherine Gillard
Understanding trauma is key to finding healing. Join Allen and Catherine as they unpack ways to recognize trauma as it affects one's health and spiritual wellness, and how to unlearn poor coping strategies. ICF CERTIFIED TRAUMA INFORMED LIFE COACH - MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS, PURPOSE, PASSION,...
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S5 EP2 Understanding Stress
New podcast host Allen Kleine Deters is joined by Allan Gallant, Director of Agora Network Ministries to discuss stress, it's effects and how to manage day to day stress. Agora Christian Support Line for Mental Health 905-385-2275
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S5 EP 1 Recovering Child-like Faith with Lacy Finn Borgo
Evan and Amanda discuss from Lacy's latest book, "Faith Like a Child" Embracing our lives as children of God. Lacy serves as the Student Care Coordinator for the Renovaré Institute. She teaches classes on children’s spirituality and spiritual direction with children through the Companioning…
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S4 EP8 Grief and Lament with Terra McDaniel
Terra McDaniel talks about lament, grief, mental wellness, best practices, and more. Terra McDaniel is a spiritual director and author whose latest book, Hopeful Lament, offers Biblical and practical insight on journeying through grief. LINKS: terramcdaniel.com Instagram: @terramcdaniel
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S4 EP 7 Suicide Prevention with guest Sam Eaton
Sam Eaton talks about his own journey and struggles with suicide, how his faith brought him healing, and his ministry, Recklessly Alive. Sam Eaton is a speaker and author focused on building a world with zero suicides. LINKS: recklesslyalive.com
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S4 EP6 What About the Caregiver? A Conversation with Bonnie Gallant
Evan speaks with Bonnie Gallant, co-founder of Agora Network Ministries. Listen as Bonnie discusses her journey as a caregiver to her husband Allan when he suffered a stroke and mental health breakdown. Bonnie shares practical advice and insights as to how to take care of yourself and how others...
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REPOST S3 EP3 Trauma and the Christian's Response with Dr. Heather Davediuk Gingrich
WORTH ANOTHER LISTEN. This was one of our most listened-to podcasts so far on Hope for the Agora. Trauma and the Christian’s Response Guest Name: Dr. Heather Davediuk Gingrich Guest Information: Dr. Heather Davediuk Gingrich is professor of counseling at Denver Seminary and a therapist in private...
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S4 EP 4 Youth and Mental Health: A Conversation with Maddy Mastervick
Linda talks youth and mental health, the link between social media/screens and youth mental health, what parents need to know, and best practices. Guest Information: Maddy is a psychotherapist practicing in the Niagara Falls, ON area. LINKS: Instagram: @mm.counselling.toronto
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S4 EP3 A Christian Perspective on Grief: An Interview with Dr. Linda Lambert
Linda talks about grief, how to process and deal with grief, types of grief, and a Christian approach to ministry for and with those grieving. Guest Information: Linda is a Marriage and Family Counsellor and Pastoral Counsellor with 20 years of experience counselling individuals, couples, and...
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S4 EP2. Healing and Breakthrough: An Interview with Catherine Gillard
Catherine talks about her story, her work as a coach, the nature of trauma, how churches and individuals can be agents of healing, and more. Guest Information: Catherine Gillard is a life coach who helps people and groups achieve healing and breakthrough from trauma, grief, and pain. LINKS:...
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S4 EP 1 Resilience & More: An Interview with Dr. Andrew “Coach Drew” Blackwood
Dr. Blackwood talks about anxiety and teens, his work as a coach and mental health professional, and the topic of resilience Dr. Andrew Blackwood is a mental health professional, coach, and professional communicator LINKS: www.coachdrew.ca
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S3 EP5. Why Agora Network Ministries?
This podcast focuses on the value and necessity for a ministry like Agora Network Ministries to the local church. The team shares about personal journeys and professional care needed, and how Agora helps churches address the stigma and mental health needs in the church. Guests are Allan & Bonnie...
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S3 EP4. The Connected Life: An Interview with Dr. Todd Hall
SYNOPSIS: Dr. Hall talks about his new book, The Connected Self. What connection is, why it is important, how to foster deeper connection within the scope of the Christian life. Dr. Todd Hall is professor of psychology at Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University. LINKS:...
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S3 EP2 Cultivating Resilience: A Conversation with Bethany Dearborn Hiser
Hiser shares how to cultivate resilience - what it is, best practices, etc. Website: www.bethanydearbornhiser.com To purchase her book, visit www.agoranetworkministries.com and click on “shop.”
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S3 EP1 Stories of Hope and Healing from trauma. A Conversation with Kathy Isaac and Joanie Brusseau.
TRIGGER WARNING: The content may be difficult for some as the episode deals with incest, abuse, abortion, suicide, and other trauma. Guests: Kathy Isaac & Joanie Brusseau Kathy and Joanie share their stories about abuse, trauma, and hope and healing found in Jesus Christ. SYNOPSIS: This episode...
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S2 EP 12 Agora Network Ministries' Concern for the Church, Resources, Events and More (with Allan Gallant)
Allan Gallant gives an update on what's been happening at Agora Network Ministries, especially during the pandemic, exciting developments and resources, as well as the upcoming Agora Academy. Allan is the creator and Executive Director or Agora Network Ministries. Link: agoranetworkministries.com
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S2 EP 11 The Role of Church and Faith in Mental Wellness (with Laura Bruno)
SYNOPSIS: This episode is a conversation with Laura Bruno about her course offering through Agora Academy and the role of the church/faith in mental wellness. Laura Bruno is a mental health therapist and instructor in Southern Ontario; she is a member of the Agora Network Ministries board and an...
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S2 EP10 Addiction, Recovery, and Mental Wellness (with Kevin Riley)
Pastor Kevin Riley is pastor of Mount Baker Presbyterian Church in Concrete, Washington. In this episode, Pastor Kevin talks to Evan about his own journey from addiction to recovery and ministry, and how the church can engage with people on the margins, those struggling with addiction, on their...
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S2 EP9 Discipleship and Mental Wellness
Evan talks with Rev. Dr. Matt Reynolds about discipleship, what it is, how to engage greater discipleship in the church, and how it intersects with mental health. Rev. Dr. Matt Reynolds is the president of Spirit and Truth and lead pastor of Stillwater Church in Ohio. spiritandtruth.life...
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S2 EP 8 Freedom from Anxiety and Depression is Possible (with Lyn Stafford)
Lyn is an integrative wellness coach with Hope Wellness Services and is the author of Hope for the Hopeless: Freedom From Anxiety and Depression is Possible. Website: https://www.hopewellnessservices.ca
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S2 EP 7 Soul Care For Wounded Healers (with Bethany Dearborn Hiser)
Bethany Dearborn Hiser is the director of soul care for Northwest Family Life, a network of therapists trained to work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual trauma. She is a bilingual social worker, chaplain, and pastoral advocate, and she is the author of From Burned Out to Beloved…
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S2 EP 6. Supernatural Freedom from the Captivity of Trauma
Dr. Mike Hutchings is Director of Education for Global Awakening. He is the author of Supernatural Freedom from the Captivity of Trauma, and is the founder and director of God Heals PTSD Foundation, a ministry that provides education, training, resources and awareness events that equip and…
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S2 Ep 5 Spiritual Maturity and Mental Health (with Steve Rankin)
Evan speaks with Rev. Dr. Stephen Rankin about spiritual maturity, discipleship and the relationship to our mental health. ABOUT STEPHEN RANKIN: Founding Director, Spiritual Maturity Project www.spiritualmaturityproject.org Book: Aiming at Maturity: The Goal of the Christian Life...
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S2 Ep 4. Hope for the Walking Wounded (with Brett Ullman)
Dr. Evan talks with Brett Ullman about his personal mental health journey, making the church more open to mental health conversations, best practices for family mental health, and more.... Brett says his writing and speaking focuses on "Connecting our ancient faith with our mental world." You can...
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S2 EP 3. A Conversation about Mental Health and the Church with Dr. Peter Bellini
Evan chats with Dr. Peter Bellini about his work in mental health and the church, his books and ministry. Guest: Rev. Dr. Peter J. Bellini. He is the Associate Professor of Evangelization in the Heisel Chair at United Theological Seminary. We discuss his books, his ministry, and mental wellness &...
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S2 EP 2. Introducing HFA's New Podcast Host Evan Rohrs-Dodge
Allan and Bonnie Gallant have a conversation with Evan Rohrs-Dodge, the new host of Hope For The Agora podcast. Evan shares his heart and deep concerns for the mental wellness of all God's children. Evan's Bio: Evan Rohrs-Dodge is an ordained elder in the Greater New Jersey Conference of The…
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S2 EP1 COMPASSION FATIGUE (with Laura Howe)
Join Allan, founder and Executive Director of Agora Network Ministries and Laura Howe the founder of Hope Made Strong ministry as they dialogue on what compassion fatigue is and how we can renew ourselves. Understand that compassion fatigue is not a bad thing, it highlights the hazards of being a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hope for the Agora is a podcast hosting conversations about the stigma of mental health in the church. Agora Network Ministries seeks to bring hope and healing to those suffering with their mental wellness through honest discussions and resources that educate and equip individuals and churches toward mental flourishing as well as create an environment where those struggling find Christ-like support. Find out more at www.agoranetworkministries.com
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Agora Network Ministries
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