Deep Light

About the Episode: Julie Lowe shares her passion around kids/teens, especially those that are suffering. As Julie felt led by Scripture and the stories of broken families in the Bible, she felt led to pursue her counseling degree. Julie and her husband have a beautiful story behind their adopted children – the beauty as well as the hardship. She dives into what the Gospel is as it relates to raising children, families, and brokenness. She describes the “fast food” lifestyle of families instead of nourishing relationships through time and deep engagement, which involves being countercultural instead of embracing what is around us as it relates to technology specifically. She offers encouragement to families even if they feel it is too late to develop a relationship with their child or have “failed” in certain ways with their families. She highlights the importance of looking to God rather than the world or even other families as to how to shepherd their family looking for a formula. Julie also gave an equipping conversation at PCPC on her book “Safeguards,” and we have that linked below in the resources. About Our Guest: Julie Lowe is an author, speaker, and counselor. She holds an MA in counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary, is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty-five years of counseling experience, and is a registered play therapist supervisor. Julie served as a faculty member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) for over 20 years and has lectured and taught at Missio Seminary and Westminster Theological Seminary. Julie has extensive experience teaching, speaking, and consulting with churches, schools, and other organizations around the country. She regularly teaches on topics such as marriage, women’s issues, sexual abuse, body image issues, parenting, adoption, and child maltreatment issues. She is trained in leading mandated reporter trainings and provides numerous trainings on child sexual abuse. Julie has a registered therapy dog that she works with both professionally and on a volunteer basis. Her work and resources have been widely promoted by organizations such as Focus on the Family, The Evangelical Counsel for Abuse Prevention. and Paul Tripp’s Connecting Podcast. Julie and her husband, Greg, live in the Philadelphia, PA, area and have five children. They have served for over 20 years as foster and adoptive parents. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew and their daughter Haddie), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: Julie has authored several books – Childproof: Parenting By Faith Not Formula, Safeguards: Shielding Our Homes and Equipping Our Kids, Building Bridges: Biblical Counseling Activities for Children and Teens, Helping Your Anxious Child: What to Do When Your Worries are Big, and Teens and Suicide: Recognizing the Signs and Sharing the Hope. https://youtu.be/QyZYjSErBLk?si=Fzw7ROooLu1egrAU - Julie Lowe at PCPC for our Parent Equipping event. Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others who can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode: Victor sheds light on trafficking around the world as a way of modern-day slavery and his passion to educate others on the reality of this but also the calling he felt placed on his life to use his law degree to fight trafficking. He shares how his small act of faith trusts the Lord to fight this injustice and change the landscape around the world through the Human Trafficking Institute. Hear how the Body of Christ is called to fight injustice and the passion behind Victor’s heart as he follows the call of the Lord. This is a podcast that has so much joy in the midst of such a dark subject as you think about how much God is doing through tangible hope. If you are struggling with issues related to anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. About Our Guest: Victor Boutros is the CEO and co-founder of the Human Trafficking Institute and co-author with Gary Haugen of “The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence,” a book published by Oxford University Press in 2014. Drawing on real-world cases and extensive scholarship, The Locust Effect paints a vivid portrait of the way fractured criminal justice systems in developing countries have spawned a hidden epidemic of human trafficking and everyday violence that is undermining vital investments in poverty alleviation, public health, and human rights. The Locust Effect is a Washington Post bestseller that has been featured by the New York Times, The Economist, NPR, the Today Show, Forbes, TED, and the BBC, among others. For their work on The Locust Effect, Boutros and Haugen received the 2016 Grawemeyer Prize for Ideas Improving World Order, a prize awarded annually to the authors of one book based on originality, feasibility, and potential for global impact. Boutros previously served as a federal prosecutor on human trafficking cases of national significance on behalf of the United States Department of Justice’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. He has taught human trafficking at the FBI Academy in Quantico, trained law enforcement professionals in the United States and other countries on how to investigate and prosecute human trafficking, and taught trial advocacy to lawyers from Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa. Boutros is a graduate of Baylor University, Harvard University, Oxford University, and the University of Chicago Law School, where he was an editor of the University of Chicago Law Review. He has written on foreign affairs and human rights, including a feature article in Foreign Affairs and a piece co-authored with former US Trafficking in Persons Ambassador John Richmond in the AntiTrafficking Review, and developed and taught a course on human rights, human trafficking, and the rule of law in the developing world at the University of Chicago Law School. Boutros speaks to corporate leaders, universities, and think tanks on human trafficking and has provided briefings to senior government leaders on human trafficking, including legislators, congressional committees, and the President of the United States. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids: Kara (and husband, Drew and granddaughter Haddie), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: www.traffickinginstitute.org Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others who can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode:Harriet and Doug met in college and fell in love shortly after they graduated. Doug was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 48. They talk about finding out about the diagnosis and how they want to be a light to those around them. Doug shares what his fears have been but how the Lord has given provisions to their family. With the limitation of his health, they share how specifically their prayer and spiritual life has deepened and the beauty that is being found through this time of slowing down and sharing with others. What others might see as a limitation, they have found joy in Christ and in each other. If you are struggling with issues related to anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. About Our Host:A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids: Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others who can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode: Phil shares his journey through anxiety and how the Lord helped him unravel the source of that anxiety. As he shares, he talks about how he felt about himself from past experiences and comments and how it all came to a head with a panic attack. Through the work of a counselor and the help of the Lord, deep wounds were uncovered. Phil talks about his need to offer forgiveness to people he had never forgiven as a huge step in his recovery. His hope in the Lord through this journey allows him to share with others that hope that will go through anxiety and suffering. He has realized his limits as it relates to coming to the end of himself and turning to the Lord and others to help walk through the feelings. If you are struggling with issues related to anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. About Our Guest: Phil Vandermeer graduated from The University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication. He has been married to Lauren Vandermeer since 2011. Lauren and Phil have no children, so they thoroughly enjoy being Uncle Phil and Aunt Lauren to many nieces, nephews, and many other young people they claim as family. Phil currently serves as Manager of Events at PCPC, where he has been on staff since 1999. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: • Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging • Ed Welch: A Small Book about Why We Hide: How Jesus Rescues Us from Insecurity, Regret, Failure, and Shame • Undefended: Discovering God when Your Guard Is Down Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others who can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode: Skeet and Angie Tingle have a ministry named Spacious Place Ministries, where they share their lives with others as they help lead others into a deeper relationship with Christ. They share their journey with the Lord and how they personally make time and space for the Lord in their daily life and desire for others to create that space. Topics such as union with Christ, identity in Christ, and rest in Christ are discussed; and how He ministers to us as we look at limits and meets us in our need. Why is it so hard to surrender to our limits? How do we get to where there is so much intimacy with the living Lord that there is joy and richness in spending time with Him? How do we create space for the Holy Spirit to transform our lives? Do I value obedience? You will be richly blessed by listening to Skeet and Angie. If you are struggling with issues related to anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. About Our Guests: Skeet and Angie Tingle live in Colorado Springs and are founders of Spacious Place Ministries, dedicated to leading lay and ministry leaders into deeper relationships with Jesus Christ. During their thirty-four years of marriage, they have been full-time ministers, mostly within the Christian camping ministry in Colorado and, also, with the Soul Care Institute. They have four amazing adult children, three of whom are married, and seven grandchildren. Skeet and Angie are passionate about discipleship, shepherding, spiritual direction, hospitality, and pastoral care. They count it a privilege to care for souls. Their life mission is to create space for people to encounter Jesus. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew and granddaughter Haddie), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: Oswald Chambers- The great enemy of the life of faith in God is not sin, but the good which is not good enough. The good is always the enemy of the best. Book: The Inner Voice of Love: A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom By: Henri J.M. Nouwen PCPC Bulletin: To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to all who will come, this church opens wide her doors and offers welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. John Piper: (Speaking of Psalm 16) God will bring you — body and soul — through life and death to full and everlasting pleasure, if he is your safest refuge, and your supreme treasure, and your sovereign Lord, and your trusted counselor. “There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of each man which cannot be satisfied by any created thing but only by God the Creator, made known through Jesus Christ.” ― Pascal PCPC counseling department https://pcpc.org/care/ Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others who can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode: Kevin Joseph shares his testimony about how he was led to Christ through a teammate and his journey through professional baseball. He talks about his identity and desire to perform well while playing baseball knowing ultimately that baseball can’t satisfy the soul. Through his platform of baseball, he had many opportunities to share the Gospel, including many mission trips and living overseas. Hear Kevin share about the limits he felt as an athlete, newer believer, missionary, and parent, and how his trust in the Lord leads him through his life. There is so much encouragement in what Kevin shares. If you are struggling with issues related to anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. About Our Guest: Kevin Joseph graduated from Rice University with a Bachelor of Arts and earned a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary with highest honors. He is married to Ashley and has four kids, with whom he served overseas in cross-cultural ministry for about a decade. Kevin played professional baseball out of college, including a stint in Major League Baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals. He currently serves as the Director of Missions at Park Cities Presbyterian Church. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew and granddaughter Haddie), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: Ruthless Trust: The Ragamuffin's Path to God by Brennan Manning PCPC counseling ministry - https://pcpc.org/care/ Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others who can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode: This podcast is encouraging to many of us who are busy with the ways the world seeks to fulfill us but seek rest in the Lord. The culture around us seeks for everyone to do more and more while not counting the costs. There can tend to be an innate sense of wanting to feel limitless, and along with that comes immense pressure to "keep up." How do we move from what the culture says is possible to how we are meant to live as believers trusting in the Lord? These women share their process as they think through which activities their families participate in. They share how fear is a motivation behind too many activities and their desire to have freedom from that fear. If you are struggling with issues related to anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. About Our Guests: Lindsey Sheppard and her husband, Clayton, have been married for almost 17 years. They have an eleven-year-old son, a nine-year-old daughter, and a six-year-old daughter. Sara Hale loves being married to her husband, John, and being the mother of their two children. She is a member of PCPC who says "hello" to Aunt Carol, who watches the services from California each week. Kristen Hatton is a Christian author, speaker, and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Kari Stainback, LPC-S. She has written three books for teenagers, one specifically addressing adolescent girls' struggle for identity and worth, and her latest book for parents, Parenting Ahead (April 2023 release date). In addition, she started a ministry for parents called Redemptive Parenting that includes The Redemptive Parenting Podcast. But after nearly 25 years of mothering and lay counseling stirred her desire for further training to better walk alongside those dealing with such issues as stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relational issues that she commonly encountered, Kristen returned to school for a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. As a professional counselor, Kristen works primarily with teen girls, young adult women, parents, and families. While she naturally operates from a biblical worldview integrating faith in counseling, Kristen gladly meets all clients where they are, for she believes the most important aspect of counseling is in the therapeutic relationship. Furthermore, because Kristen does not see counseling as a one-fit-for-all, she draws from several counseling modalities, including family systems and cognitive behavioral therapy. Kristen and her husband have three adult children and a son-in-law. Outside of work, Kristen is active in her church and enjoys being outdoors, traveling, entertaining, writing, and watching football. Her writing can be found at kristenhatton.com as well as on the Rooted Ministry website and in LifeWay magazine's ParentingTeens magazine. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids: Kara (and husband, Drew, and granddaughter Haddie), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: PCPC counseling department https://pcpc.org/care/ Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others who can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode: Author Kelly Kapic discusses how God places limits on our lives to bring us closer to Him through true dependence. In a world where limits are seen as negative, Dr. Kapic talks about the beauty of those limits, brought about by some of his own personal journey as well as being a professor. Limits can be seen as physical, emotional, educational, relational, age-related, or many other things. Hear them discuss the unintended consequences of trying to do all the world says we have to do to keep up or get ahead and whether we are even asking God. How can we live counter-culturally with regard to accepting our limits and abiding in Christ? There is so much beauty in God’s design. If you are struggling with issues related to anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. About Our Guest: Kelly M. Kapic is Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, where he has taught since 2001. He has written and edited over fifteen books, including You're Only Human, which won the Christianity Today Book of the Year Award in Theology (Popular) and the Southwestern Journal of Theology 2022 Book of the Year Award (Applied Theology/Ethics) and Embodied Hope (IVP Academic, 2017), which won the Book of the Year Award from Christianity Today in the category of Theology and Ethics and World Magazine’s Short List award for Accessible Theology Book of the year. Some of his other work includes the widely used text A Little Book for New Theologians and two volumes with the economist Brian Fikkert: Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty isn’t the American Dream and A Field Guide to Becoming Whole: Principles for Poverty Alleviation Ministries. He received the 2023 Georgia Author of the Year Finalist Award (Inspirational). An active speaker and collaborator, Kapic has also worked on research teams funded by the John Templeton Foundation and has written for various academic journals and popular magazines, including serving on the Board of editorial consultants for the Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care. Kelly and his wife Tabitha have two adult children, Jonathan and Margot. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew, and granddaughter, Haddie), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: PCPC counseling ministry - https://pcpc.org/care/ Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others who can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode: Katherine and Jay talk about her stroke and the impact that experience has had on their faith, and how they have turned that trauma into a place of healing through their ministry, Hope Heals. From creating new dreams, to experiencing miracles, to the profound understanding that God made us to do hard things in the Good Story, suffering changes you. Katherine and Jay discuss the choice we have in life to decide that “this is Plan A”, the story that God is writing is great, and there is joy in the commitment to marriage and humility even through hardship and different seasons. If you are struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. About Our Guests: Katherine and Jay Wolf are survivors, communicators, and advocates. Originally from the South, the two met in college, married, and moved to Los Angeles to pursue law school for Jay and the entertainment industry for Katherine. Their son James was born in 2007, and just six months later, Katherine miraculously survived a catastrophic stroke caused by a congenital brain defect she never knew she had. After a sixteen-hour brain surgery, forty days in the ICU, a year in neuro rehab, and eleven operations, she continues her recovery to this day. In 2015, she gave birth to miracle baby, John. Since 2008, they have been disrupting the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life through speaking events, best-selling books, a thriving online community, and Hope Heals Camp for families affected by disability. Today, they live in Atlanta with their two boys. Find out more at https://www.hopeheals.com/⁠ . About Our Host: Frances Mitchell has served as a co-Executive Producer of Deep Light podcast for the last two seasons. She is a Dallas native, having grown up attending PCPC since her middle school years. She graduated from Highland Park High School and then SMU, where she met her husband, Noah. After living overseas for several years, they returned to Dallas to start a family and raise their two precious children. Frances is passionate about lifelong learning and currently serves as a Founding Board Member of The Compass School of Texas. The opportunity to be a part of Deep Light has been a healing blessing, and Frances is honored to serve as a guest host on today’s episode. Resources: Hope Heals is a ministry that disrupts the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life. https://www.hopeheals.com/ Hope Heals Camp is a week-long retreat and year-round community offering rest, resources, and relationships to families experiencing disabilities. https://www.hopeheals.com/camp Mend is an upcoming Atlanta-based coffee shop, retail concept, and community hub that will offer dignifying employment to adults with disabilities, as well as beautiful accessibility-first spaces for gathering, working, and celebrating. https://www.mendcoffee.org/ Shop & Support! https://hopehealsshop.myshopify.com/collections/online-store If you are struggling or feel alone, please reach out to PCPC counseling ministry: https://pcpc.org/care/ Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others that can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode: Hear this group of men discuss how body image affects men as well as women. These men talk about their hope in the Lord and peace that comes from knowing your identity is based in being a son or daughter of the Most High not on how you look. How do we make something that is good like exercise not become an idol? The inward focus of “look at me” shift to “look at what God has done” is a hope of all believers. If you are struggling with issues related to anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. About Our Guests: Pete Fitzsimmons has spent the last three years committed to The PE program; The Covenant School’s Logic Football program, Rhetoric Boys Soccer program, and Rhetoric Baseball program. As a four-year collegiate soccer and baseball starter at East Texas Baptist University, he earned many accolades, including the Top Tiger Award (2010), Captain and All-ASC Third Team (2011), All-ASC First Team (2012), and All-ASC Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year (2012). Between his time at ETBU and Covenant, Coach Fitzsimmons attended the Kanakuk Institute (2015) and worked for K-Life Ministries and Park Cities Presbyterian Church. He currently attends and is active in community and service at Watermark Community Church. Drew Obenchain specializes in group fitness with the ability to scale workouts for all different levels of athletes. Kingdom Workouts provided tailored daily workouts to individual clients as well as offering in-person group training with other Kingdom members. Drew has always loved fitness and being active, he played multiple sports throughout his life, but his passion evolved once he was introduced to CrossFit during his sophomore year at Texas A&M. In 2012 he suffered a devastating back injury while training, which opened his eyes to the importance of proper training as well as physical therapy. Since then he has been motivated to teach others how to not just train hard, but to train well. He now works at Corpus Performance Training. When not training, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Kara, and new baby, Hattie. He is grateful for the opportunity to pursue his passion of fitness as his full-time career and attributes it all to the goodness of God. Drew is married to Kara and they have a new baby, Hattie. https://www.corpusperformance.com/our-staff.html ​John Paul Schulze is the Director of Young Adults and Community Formation. He is married to the lovely Katie Schulze and they have two daughters and a son named Libby, Ellie, and JPIII. Come introduce yourself to John Paul on Sunday mornings in the Ambassadors Sunday Morning Community; he would love to meet you and help connect you to PCPC. Contact JohnPaul.Schulze@pcpc.org. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: PCPC counseling department https://pcpc.org/care/ Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500 and we will connect you with others that can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode: We wanted to air this bonus episode focusing on trauma in light of the recent tragedies and parents discussing these with their children. Dr. Cristina Savadjian describes what trauma is and how it can present in both children and adults. She addresses parents that have a child going through trauma. Specifically, she talks about shootings at schools, as this was recorded on the heels of the Nashville Covenant School shooting. Validation through understanding can be helpful for the child processing emotions. She shares how adults need to take care of themselves and the importance of seeing where unhealthy coping mechanisms might creep in. She brings in lots of experience and expertise as a trained counselor to discuss all aspects of trauma. If you are struggling with issues related to anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. About Our Guest: Dr. Sevadjian graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Texas A&M University, a master’s degree in counseling from Dallas Baptist University, and her doctorate from the APA-accredited school psychology program through Texas Woman’s University. Dr. Sevadjian completed her APA-accredited clinical internship through The Texas Child Study Center, a collaboration of the University of Texas at Austin and Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas. She then completed her postdoctoral residency in school neuropsychological assessment with Dr. Susan Hill and furthered her therapy intervention experience at Sparrow House Counseling. She is a licensed psychologist, marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor supervisor, and a licensed specialist in school psychology. Professionally, Dr. Sevadjian has worked in the field of psychology for over fifteen years and has had a variety of experiences serving individuals in the following settings: home-based treatment with the juvenile probation department, Green Oaks Psychiatric Hospital, local children’s hospitals, public school districts, and private practice. This variety of work and training experiences has enriched the knowledge of and types of treatment that Dr. Sevadjian provides to children, adolescents, and families. Her areas of interest include working with children and adolescents with chronic medical conditions, disruptive behaviors, anxiety, depression, ADHD, accidental trauma, grief, and adjustment to difficult life situations. Her work with adults includes parenting, anxiety, and mood disorders. Further, she has completed advanced training seminars through the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Philadelphia. Additionally, Dr. Sevadjian provides assessment services for learning disability identification, attention issues, and school neuropsychological evaluations. She also enjoys speaking in the community on an array of topics related to children, adolescents, and parenting. Personally, Dr. Sevadjian loves to spend time with her family, friends, and especially her husband, Greg, and her children, Mia, Margot, and William. She also enjoys yoga, tennis, running, playing with her German Shepherd (Fritz), and being outside in the sun! About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: https://www.sparrowhousecounseling.com/ Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others that can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode: Rebecca shares about her distorted body image that led to an eating disorder and her journey. She discusses her anorexia and then how the pendulum swung to binge eating, depression, and anxiety. Hear how she experienced freedom from her eating disorder through a deep understanding of the love of Jesus. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew and grandchild, Hatton), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. PCPC counseling department https://pcpc.org/care/ Watch Episode 8, "Wonderfully Made," with Kate Arvesen Griege, MCN, RDN, LD, CEDS. She is a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders and an outpatient dietitian at Wonderfully Made Nutrition Counseling. https://youtu.be/irMWhXEoSRU Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others that can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode: Hear how the guest shares her experience working with clients to help them have a healthy and godly perspective on eating. She talks about disordered eating, eating disorders, dieting culture, and the “why?” behind those. The diet industry is a 60 billion-dollar industry feeding off of the idols of our hearts. Kate talks about how to help people get out of the bondage of this diet culture by breaking down shame, developing trust, and being reminded of the Truth. If you are struggling with issues related to anything, please don’t hesitate to contact deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. About Our Guest: Kate Arvesen Griege, MCN, RDN, LD, CEDS, was born and raised in Dallas. She is a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders and an outpatient dietitian at Wonderfully Made Nutrition Counseling. Kate earned a Bachelor's degree in nutrition science at Baylor University. Kate went on to complete her internship and Master’s degree in clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Kate is committed to providing her patients the highest level of care and views eating disorders as her calling to help people return to a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Kate has over four years of experience at the Eating Recovery Center of Texas and works in the inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization levels of care. Kate has experience with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnoses, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Kate has earned her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), which requires extensive training and supervision in the field of eating disorders. Kate is the Marketing Chair of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) DFW Chapter and a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Kate strives to provide a warm and non-judgmental environment to her clients. She is passionate about helping you build your confidence around food in order to do the things you love. If the patient requests, Kate incorporates a faith-based approach to treatment for those wanting Christian interventions. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: Kate’s email is kate@wonderfullymadenutritioncounseling.com. There are Christian podcasts and books on their resource page, too! https://www.wonderfullymadenutritioncounseling.com/ PCPC counseling department https://pcpc.org/care/ Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others that can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode: Hear women share the pressure they face this side of heaven about how they should look but ultimately how image is a heart issue. We long to honor the Lord with our bodies as believers. On this side of heaven, beauty is insatiable and will never be enough. Our host describes what he calls the “i” formation. An issue leads to insecurity which leads to idols and then an irritant. Our Savior died so we could be stripped of all of these artificial insecurities and live in the security and identity of being His beloved son or daughter. If you are struggling with issues related to anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. Our Guests: Kim Sayles, Erynn McNeil, Katherine Steinbreuck About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: PCPC counseling ministry - https://pcpc.org/care/ Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500 and we will connect you with others that can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode: Hear Pat talk about what grief is and how to feel encouraged yourself or walk alongside someone in any form of grief. This feeling of loss, whether it is loss of dreams, person, job, or identity, leaves people feeling unstable. Those grieving must learn to raise their hands and ask for help. That can be super scary and not something they have experienced in the past. They have typically suppressed or simply not dealt with those feelings and have some very entrenched coping ways as to how they do that. They also must realize they need a “team.” It is not that they have one person on the journey with them, but several serving in different roles. People need others to empathize and come alongside them. The grieving person needs to know you are there and that they are not a burden. Hear how we as believers can come alongside those grieving. If you are struggling with grief or the pain of loss, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. (**This episode was recorded prior to the tragedy in Nashville. We hope the content will help you as you process even your own grief.**) About Our Guest: Pat Hobin is the Director of Counseling & Care at Park Cities Presbyterian Church. Pat was born and raised in Dallas and has a Bachelor’s degree from University of Texas as well as a Masters in Counseling degree from Colorado Christian University. Pat and Emily have been married since August of 2019 and together they have six adult children and four grandchildren with another on the way. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: Grief Share Ministry: Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. https://www.griefshare.org PCPC Care and Counseling ministry https://pcpc.org/care/ Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500 and we will connect you with others that can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode:  Hear Cathy Wong share about a series of miscarriages over a decade and the impact of that tremendous loss that so many women experience. She shares how her identity was shaken and about the anger she had toward God. Cathy honestly opens up about her grief over not being able to remain pregnant, and how her own family of origin struggled to accept that she couldn’t carry a child. It's beautiful to hear how God’s will for her family was to eventually adopt and then carry her own children.   If you are struggling with grief or the pain of loss, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500.    About Our Guest:  Cathy is married to her husband Brian, and they have three children. She and her family are members of PCPC.    About Our Host:  A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel.    Resources:  Grief Share Ministry: Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. https://www.griefshare.org   PCPC Care and Counseling ministry - https://pcpc.org/care/   Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others that can walk alongside you.    (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode:  Bryan shares his journey with losing their daughter, Lillie, as well as transitions he has had with jobs which led to him leading a group encouraging those going through job loss or transition. He shares how his trust in the Lord was strengthened through these trials. He seeks to bring the reminder of hope in the Lord to all during those transitions as well as in everyday life.    If you are struggling with grief or the pain of loss, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500.    About Our Guest:  Bryan Keyes and his wife Susan of fifty-two years were charter members of PCPC in 1991 and have faithfully served the church since that time. Bryan was first elected to the Diaconate and then as a Session Elder. He is now serving as a Shepherding Elder. Professionally, Bryan has practiced as a CPA for over fifteen years before moving into the corporate world as a CFO with a series of companies. Susan Keyes has served as a Precept Bible Study leader for many years. Along with Bryan, they have been very active in the children’s ministry at PCPC. They have two children, one of whom is in heaven, a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law, and five wonderful grandchildren.   About Our Host:  A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel.   Resources:   Grief Share Ministry: Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. https://www.griefshare.org/  Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500   (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode:  Hear the journey Leila and her husband experienced through infertility. She talks openly about how she saw her identity and role as a mom and the inability to become pregnant led to despair and anger. The Lord showed her that her real identity is being a beloved daughter of Christ, and healing began to happen. Hear how the Lord met her in the grief.    If you are struggling with grief or the pain of loss, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500.    About Our Guest:  Leila Redwine is a member of PCPC, along with her husband Blake. She first encountered PCPC through the high school ministry and has since participated in various Bible studies and ministries through the church. After a career in finance, Leila is now staying home with their two sweet boys.   About Our Host:  A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel.    Resources:  Grief Share Ministry: Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. https://www.griefshare.org/   A Mother’s Heart Bible study at Park Cities Presbyterian Church:  https://www.pcpc.org/women/bible-studies/a-mothers-heart/   Songs:  “Blessings” – By Laura Story   “Take Courage” by Kristene DiMarco   Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others that can walk alongside you.   (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode:  Join us as we launch a series on grief. Kathy Smith joins us to share her journey through losing a son, Hunter, at age 29, and two years later, her husband, Clay. In this episode, we walk with her in the exhaustion and layers of grief, the community that came alongside her in the wake of loss, and the Lord’s provision of peace in healing. Time can heal but the passage of time is also hard. If you are struggling with grief or the pain of loss, please don’t hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500.    About Our Guest:  Kathy was born and raised in Ft. Worth, graduated from UT, and moved to Dallas. She was married to Clay for almost 36 years. They have two wonderful daughters and sons-in-law, four precious grandchildren, and one son in heaven. Kathy is a charter member of PCPC. She has participated in Wednesday Weekly Bible study, A Mother’s Heart, and has been involved with Thursday Morning Bible Study for many years. She volunteers in the nursery once a month. Kathy enjoys walking, gardening, being outside in nature, and playing almost any game.   Hunter Smith’s obituary: https://obits.dallasnews.com/us/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/name/hunter-smith-obituary?id=17961346  Clay Smith’s obituary: https://obits.dallasnews.com/us/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/name/warren-smith-obituary?id=1644426  About Our Host:  A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel.    Resources:  Grief Share Ministry: Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. https://www.griefshare.org/  Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500   (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode:  Join us for a series on loss and pain. Sam Joyner lost his wife, Cheryl, 77 days after being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 41. Sam courageously shares his journey of anger, healing, and parenting through the pain of death and grieving. As Sam speaks to the transition, he notes there is something about seeing a loved one’s last breath and knowing their next one is in the presence of God. God keeps our pain from being wasted. During this episode, we discuss: What is the abundant life? What does that mean to you? Abundant life is the presence of Christ and as Sam shares, “The gift of grief was the gift of God Himself.” -Sam Joyner   Tribute to Cheryl Joyner:  https://www.turrentinejacksonmorrow.com/obituaries/cheryl-joyner-49080  To watch Cheryl’s tribute video, click the following link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC03ED-5agk  About Our Guests:  Sam Joyner is an attorney, member of PCPC, and father of two children, Jackie and Samuel. He is a West Point graduate and former Airborne Infantry Ranger.    About Our Host:  A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel.    Resources:  As we discuss grief, we would love to refer you back to one of our earlier episodes with Nancy Guthrie:   Deep Light Episode with Nancy Guthrie Part 1:  https://youtu.be/uYhhoBkgPW4  Deep Light Episode with Nancy Guthrie Part 2:  https://youtu.be/szJzzZmXD20  https://www.nancyguthrie.com    Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500   (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)