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Restore The Glory Podcast

by Jake Khym & Bob Schuchts

A practical discussion where two former therapists share what they learned professionally and experienced personally about the healing and restoration of our God-given glory

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Episodes

  1. Restoring Our Image of God

    This week, Jake and Bob explore how our experiences with parents, caregivers, and other mentors shape the way we see God. Our relationships, especially those in childhood, can give us a beautiful image of the Father, but they also can leave us with distorted images that make it difficult to trust...

  2. Desires, Needs, and Wounds

    This week, Jake and Bob continue their conversation about the wounds that can form between parents and children. They discuss how legitimate human needs can become disordered when we no longer trust that those needs will be met and how these wounds can then quietly shape the ways we relate to our...

  3. Honoring Your Family

    This week, Jake and Bob talk about the relationship between parents and children and what it means to honor one another while also being honest about the wounds we've experienced. They explore the dignity of parenthood, the responsibility parents have to create a loving and secure home, and their...

  4. Healing After Addiction w/ John Edwards

    This week, Jake and Bob welcome John Edwards (Just a Guy in the Pew) back to the show to continue his story of conversion and the long journey of healing that followed. John opens up about what happened after his powerful encounter with Christ in a jail cell, including the hard work of rebuilding...

  5. Footholds

    This week, Jake and Bob discuss the subtle ways the enemy gains influence in our lives through the interpretations, judgements, and conclusions we draw in the ordinary moments of everyday life. They explore how these footholds can gradually become strongholds, why fear and shame often lie beneath...

  6. Technology w/ Andrew Laubacher

    This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Andrew Laubacher, the Executive Director of Humanality, to explore how our digital world is reshaping our attention, attachments, and relationships. After stepping away from social media and smart phones to overcome addiction, Andrew realized that healing...

  7. Confession (Part 3) w/ Fr. John Horn

    This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on confession with Fr. John Horn and explore the root system behind two deadly sins: sloth (acedia) and lust. Through personal examples, they uncover the deeper attitudes, fears, and wounds that drive these struggles and keep us from intimacy with…

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  8. Confession (Part 2) w/ Fr. John Horn

    This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Horn, co-founder of the Institute for Priestly Formation, to continue their series on confession. They explore how the sin of pride often hides beneath the surface of our spiritual lives and can even affect the way we approach the Sacrament of...

  9. Confession (Part 1) w/ Fr. John Horn

    This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Horn, co-founder of the Institute for Priestly Formation, to begin a series on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They discuss the connection between our wounded image of God and sin, revealing how many of our repeated struggles are rooted in lies…

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  10. Sacraments of Healing

    This week, Jake and Bob talk about the two Sacraments of Healing, Reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick, and what they reveal about Christ as the physician of both soul and body. They discuss how suffering itself can become healing, why not everyone who prays for healing is healed, and the...

  11. Healing & Communion

    This week, Jake and Bob discuss the framework and theology behind the JPII Healing Center's "Healing the Whole Person" retreat. They begin by exploring how Christ's wounded yet glorified body reveals the path of redemption for every human life. Then, they reflect on how healing is essential to...

  12. Healing In Men (Part 4) w/ Paul George

    This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series and welcome Paul George, founder of The Art of Living Ministry. They explore the interior journey of a man learning to face his wounds, surrender control, and become who God created him to be. Paul shares his personal story— from childhood wounds and...

  13. Healing In Men (Part 3) w/ Devin Schadt

    This week, Jake and Bob continue their series and welcome Devin Schadt, founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph, to explore the journey of becoming a man through suffering, healing, and self-giving love. Devin shares his powerful story of childhood wounds, addiction, and broken relationships, and…

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  14. Healing In Men (Part 2) w/ Dr. John Bishop

    This week, Jake and Bob welcome Dr. John Bishop, founder of FORGE, to continue their series on healing in men. John shares his perspective on why so many men today lack a clear picture of what it means to be a good man. He begins with the story of Adam, uncovering God's original design for...

  15. Gathering the Graces: Celebrating 150 Episodes

    This week, Jake and Bob celebrate the 150th episode of Restore the Glory! They take a moment to reflect on the story of how the podcast came to be, new insights learned, and their hopes for the future. This episode is a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what God has done in not only their lives…

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  16. Healing In Men (Part 1) w/ John Edwards

    This week, Jake and Bob welcome John Edwards, a fellow guy in the pew, to share his raw and redemptive journey from addiction and secrecy to finding his identity in God. From outward success and hidden cocaine use to the devastating loss of his mother, John reveals how grief, shame, and a longing...

  17. Communion, Healing & Desire

    This week, Jake and Bob reflect on a few topics that were discussed during a recent "Holy Desire" Priest's retreat with the JPII Healing Center. They discuss the connection between communion with God and the removal of pain, how woundedness redirects good desires, and why coping strategies are…

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  18. Deliverance and Healing (Part 3) w/ Fr. Boniface Hicks

    This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on deliverance and healing by welcoming Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB to the show. Together, they explore deliverance, not as a fixation on removing darkness, but as the ongoing work of living in the freedom of God's love. Fr. Boniface reframes spiritual...

  19. Deliverance and Healing (Part 2) w/ Dr. Sean Tobin

    This week, Jake and Bob welcome Dr. Sean Tobin, author and psychologist, to explore the reality of spiritual warfare and deliverance ministry. Dr. Sean reframes deliverance not as a battle to fear but as a process of centering our hearts in Christ. They discuss how fear, self-reliance, and...

  20. Deliverance and Healing (Part 1)

    This week, Jake and Bob discuss the relationship between healing, deliverance, and spiritual warfare. They explore the nature of spiritual strongholds (patterns of thoughts or beliefs that oppose the reality of who God is) and why these strongholds often obstruct emotional and spiritual healing....

  21. Healing & Theology of the Body with Jason Evert

    This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Jason Evert, a Catholic speaker, author, and expert on the Theology of the Body. Together they explore the history of gender theory, how contraception shifted culture, and why it's important to root our identity in God. They also discuss how wounds and unmet...

  22. Identity

    This week, Jake and Bob discuss identity: why it matters, how it is formed, and its role in the healing process. We live in a fallen world with an enemy who spreads lies that can send us down paths far from the truth of who we are. Through questions like "Who am I?", "Whose am I?", and "Do I...

  23. Healing & Prayer

    This week, Jake and Bob explore how inner healing is rooted within the tradition of the Catholic Church. Drawing from the Catechism, they discuss the three expressions of prayer—vocal, meditative, and contemplative—and how each form is incorporated within the inner healing process. Far from being…

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  24. Desire (Part 2) w/ Dr. Shane Owens

    This week, Jake and Bob welcome Dr. Shane Owens to explore how desire, the heart, and theology work together for our good, through the lens of St. Augustine's Confessions. Dr. Owens breaks down St. Augustine's healing journey and how by understanding the desires motivating our actions, we are led...

  25. Desire (Part 1)

    This week, Jake and Bob begin a two part series on desire and how it relates to sin. They discuss how sin arises from a desire for good and how our woundedness shapes these patterns of sin. Rather than suppressing our desires, Jake and Bob reflect on the goodness of desire and the importance of...

  26. Philosophy and Healing w/ Fr. Matthew Rolling

    This week, Jake and Bob welcome Fr. Matthew Rolling to the show to discuss healing through the lens of Thomistic philosophy. The path to healing isn't a straight path and sometimes our experiences in life cloud our perception of reality. Fr. Matthew explains why philosophy helps us find truth and...

  27. Sports, Athletics & Faith (Part 3) w/ Fr. Burke Masters and Trevor Williams

    This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on athletics by welcoming Fr. Burke Masters, the baseball priest, and Trevor Williams, the Washington Nationals pitcher, to the show! Together they discuss finding your identity in Christ when your job is about performing well, evangelizing as a...

  28. Sports, Athletics & Faith (Part 2) w/ Bart Schuchts

    This week, Jake and Bob continue their series on athletics, and welcome Bart Schuchts, a former D1 football player, to the podcast. Bart reflects on how athletics shaped his self-identity, beliefs, and relationships from childhood through his adult life. They also discuss sports culture, fear…

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  29. Sports, Athletics & Faith (Part 1) w/ Dr. Nicole Gabana Chiesa

    This week, Jake and Bob begin a series on athletics, diving into the profound ways sports intersect with faith. Today, they are joined by Dr. Nicole Gabana Chiesa, a sports psychologist and former collegiate athlete. Together they explore the beauty of sports and how they can shape one's…

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  30. Integrating Faith & Therapy (Part 3) w/ Beth Stoll

    This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on integrating faith with psychology. They welcome Beth Stoll, a therapist from St. Louis, to talk about how an encounter with God's love at a Healing the Whole Person retreat transformed her practice. She not only shares how suffering creates a…

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  31. Integrating Faith & Therapy (Part 2) w/ Christopher Lafitte

    This week, Jake and Bob continue their series on integrating faith with psychology and welcome Christopher Lafitte, a Catholic counselor based in Texas. Christopher shares his story of formation, from aspiring engineer to therapist, and about the deep encounter with Christ that shaped his…

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  32. Integrating Faith & Therapy (Part 1) w/ Bernhard Streisselberger

    This week, Jake and Bob begin a new series where they welcome therapists from around the world to discuss the integration of faith in psychology, real life lessons learned, and the various methodologies they practice. Today, they are joined by Bernhard Streiselberger, a Professional Counselor…

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  33. Healing, Discipleship and the Heart w/ John Eldredge

    This week, Jake and Bob are joined by John Eldredge, president of Wild at Heart, to discuss what authentic discipleship looks like in a distracted digital age. They explore the subtle ways constant connectivity and information overload can erode our spiritual focus, hinder intimacy with God, and...

  34. Forgiveness and Spiritual Renewal w/ Fr. John Horn

    This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Horn, co-founder of the Institute for Priestly Formation (IPF). Fr. Horn shares details behind how IPF was founded, the significance of St. Ignatius' spiritual exercises in priestly formation, and the beauty of how formation has evolved within the...

  35. Healing from Abuse within the Church w/ Teresa Pitt Green

    This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Teresa Pitt Green, co-founder of Spirit Fire, a ministry dedicated to "facilitating healing dialogue among those wounded by abuse in the Roman Catholic Church." Teresa shares her own story of healing from abuse, the challenges she experienced, and what she...

  36. Restoring the Hearts of Priests w/ Matt Rudolph

    This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Matt Rudolph, co-founder of Chrism which is a ministry for priests. Matt dives into the challenges faced by priests today including a need for community, support in embracing imperfections, and formation that emphasizes personal healing. They also share their...

  37. Healing Within a Parish Community

    This week, Jake and Bob share ideas on how to foster a healthy parish community. They not only reflect on the challenges of developing true community within a parish but also ponder how healthy parish life revolves around our personal healing and freedom. Through the use of multiple personal...

  38. Intergenerational Healing

    This week, Jake and Bob discuss intergenerational healing, taking into account recent pastoral advice from Bishops around the world. Intergenerational healing involves understanding how wounds and sins from previous generations can affect individuals in the present. Jake and Bob not only reflect…

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  39. Psychiatry & Personality w/ Dr. Christin McIntyre

    This week, Jake and Bob welcome back Dr. Christin McIntyre, a Thomistic psychiatrist, to discuss the concept of personality disorders. They begin by defining what a personality disorder is and explore how modern culture and social norms can influence and twist this definition. Then, they discuss...

  40. Forgiveness & Transformation

    This week, Jake and Bob return to an important topic: the healing power of forgiveness. Both Jake and Bob have encountered forgiveness and mercy in their healing journeys and share personal stories about receiving forgiveness and forgiving others. They also discuss why forgiving and forgetting is...

  41. How Change Occurs (Part 2)

    This week, Jake and Bob continue their conversation and focus on the primary mechanisms of our human nature when it comes to change. We are a composite of body, soul, and spirit, but many times we isolate change and healing to only one part of our nature. While this can lead to some change, when...

  42. How Change Occurs (Part 1)

    This week, Jake and Bob explore the complex process of personal change, what change requires, and why change can seem out of reach. In today's culture of near instant gratification, it's easy to think change should and will come about quickly and without much effort. While God can and does work...

  43. Faith that Heals w/ Fr. Mathias Thelen

    This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. Mathias Thelen, Co-Founder and President of Encounter Ministries and Pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Parish in Brighton. Fr. Mathias shares his story of experiencing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, encountering an advisor who fathered him in...

  44. Integrating Faith and Psychiatry w/ Dr. Christin McIntyre

    This week, Jake and Bob are joined by psychiatrist Dr. Christin McIntyre to discuss spiritual warfare and mental health. They discuss the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas on human psychology and why learning about how our minds were created to work helps us spiritually and emotionally. Dr.…

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  45. The Body and Trust: Redefining Healthcare w/ Dr. Chuck Leitz

    Happy New Year! This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Dr. Chuck Leitz who has been seeing patients for over 40 years. They discuss Dr. Chuck's journey towards integrative medicine and what he has learned along the way. Dr. Chuck reflects on the importance of introducing prayer into medical...

  46. The Four Reasons for Christmas

    Merry Christmas! This week, Jake and Bob have a heartfelt conversation about loss and healing during the Christmas season. Bob shares about recently losing a family member and reflects on the healing power of being present with one another during times of grief. They also explore the significance...

  47. Physical and Emotional Healing w/ Dr. Tom Nelson

    This week, Jake and Bob are joined by their longtime friend, Dr. Tom Nelson, a sports activation specialist. They discuss Dr. Tom's journey of integrating faith into his medical practice and the physical and spiritual healing that has occurred as a result. Dr. Tom shares about the relationship...

  48. Question and Response

    This week, Jake and Bob answer your questions! They discuss topics ranging from the effectiveness of 12-step groups and obedience in religious life to explaining love to someone who has never experienced it and more. We enjoy receiving your emails and encourage you to send us a message or a...

  49. Redemptive Suffering (Part 2)

    This week, Jake and Bob continue their conversation on redemptive suffering. They reflect on the Song of the Suffering Servant from Isaiah 53 and how Jesus redeems suffering itself. Jake and Bob also discuss how Jesus experienced all seven deadly wounds, challenged each identity lie, and how this...

  50. Redemptive Suffering (Part 1)

    This week, Jake and Bob dive deep into the concept of redemptive suffering. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, processing a medical diagnosis, or struggling to love your neighbor, we all experience suffering in many forms throughout our lives. Jake and Bob discuss how these...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A practical discussion where two former therapists share what they learned professionally and experienced personally about the healing and restoration of our God-given glory

HOSTED BY

Jake Khym & Bob Schuchts

Produced by Jake Khym

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