The UN-STUCK Podcast

The Fruit of the Spirit called patience, or forebearance, seems easy. Yet, it can be the hardest, most challenging, and the heaviest burden we encounter on the road to any achievement. Any recovery strategy, any growth process, and any development process involves the simple concept of patience. Music by Elite the Phoenix

The Long Journey of Return involves coming back home as a new creation, only to confront the traumatic experience of trying to be selfless after a life of selfishness.  Marcel and Martin continue to set up the foundation for their series of returning as misfits - The Long Journey of Return.  Join them

In life, we start our lives by climbing the first mountain.  Often, this climb ends in a disaster or an unsatisfying state of existence.  So, from this wilderness, we decide to change our lives for the better.  Feeling the consequences of our mistakes, we are highly motivated to climb a second mountain and return to our former lives.  But as we return changed men and women, the community from which we left has trouble adjusting to our return.  We must quickly learn forgiveness, apology, making amends, patience, healing broken relationships, biblical parenthood, and so much more.  We may feel that we aren't ready for this new chapter.  This is the long journey of return.

Healthy male friendship is being challenged today.  No one knows what a "good man" or "healthy masculinity" looks like.  This lack of clear messaging and helpful guidance has left men seeking role models, answers to their questions, and interpersonal connections.  Original music by Elite the Phoenix.

Christians are quick to seek victory over our demons, but no one ever celebrates denial of ourselves.  Self-denial is antithetical to everything we desire.  Yet Jesus repeatedly demands we deny ourselves.  The UnStuck guys discuss this complex topic. Original music by Elite the Phoenix at: https://www.elitethephoenix.com/

We examined the Celebrate Recovery steps 1-9, diving into recognizing our faults, asking forgiveness, and making amends. Now, it’s time to move ahead into the next phase of the step process – Step 10. Original music by Elite the Phoenix at: https://www.elitethephoenix.com/

We can only do the things we aspire to unless we change our thinking!  The UnStuck crew discusses this topic.

The UnStuck Crew discusses dealing with anxiety, focusing on a study of Philippians 4:6,7.

With all the negative things that hold us back, we can't get to a healthy future without Undeniable Faith. UnStuck, the podcast with Marcel and Martin, explores the journey.  Original music by Elite the Phoenix. Buy her music at: https://www.elitethephoenix.com/

Shame is powerful, toxic, and destructive to our state of mind.  Further, we live in a culture that is drunk on blaming and shaming others.  Yet, shame remains unrecognized and misunderstood.  We are ashamed of shame!  The Unstuck Crew discusses Un-Coupling from Shame.  Original music from Elite the Phoenix.  Buy her music from www.elitethephoenix.com.

The future won't be devoid of temptation and challenges.   The process of discipleship gives us the tools to overcome the obstacles and barriers that lay before us.

Despite all the possible negative emotions in our minds, we all want to show a positive face.  Everyone wants to be liked.  So, we put on a mask.

The UnStuck Crew discusses being stuck and getting unstuck on the journey of recovery.  Original music by Elite the Phoenix at: https://www.elitethephoenix.com/ #unstuck #healing #noexcuses #motivation #manhoodjourney #manhood

Step #1 says to admit powerlessness.  But, admitting vulnerability and feeling powerless are universally viewed as accepting defeat.  This feeling of powerlessness means we don’t seem to have control over the essential things in my life - our finances, addictions/compulsions, and relationships are unmanageable.  We feel helpless and inadequate in stressful situations, making us even more susceptible to stress and anxiety.  That's why “coping mechanisms,” such as denial, and distractions, such as substances and perverted pleasures, are so attractive.  We feel stressed, anxious, lonely, bored, or inadequate.  So, we cope by getting high or acting out.