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New Home for Studio E

January 10, 2019 Eric Riddle Behind the Scenes Comments Off on New Home for Studio E

Over the Christmas break, Tony and I moved the podcast equipment from his basement to my basement. Tony is preparing for a move and my Man Cave had plenty of space for the studio.

The episodes will no longer have Briley’s paws striding across the wooden floor. However, at my house, we may get random outbursts from my teenagers.

In other news, Tony and I have decided to change the normal episode frequency to once per month. They will remain primarily interview driven and may be extended to up to an hour long. This will give us more time to also try a second format called “Healing Stories”.

Two of the main reasons for the changes:

  1. Healing Stories releases will be under 15 minutes. This is a benefit to our listeners who prefer shorter podcasts
  2. We will have more time for production between episodes and flexibility to release Healing Stories when we identify people who want to share in this new format

The shorter podcasts will be released in the same feed as our normal episodes, but will not be released on a normal schedule.

We will be writing more about our new Healing Stories concept in a blog update later this month.

Episode 21 – Season 1 Finale!

December 6, 2018 Eric Riddle Podcast Episodes, Season 1 37:28 Comments Off on Episode 21 – Season 1 Finale!

Highlights from guest interviews and whimsical outtakes from the year bookend this episode.  Tony and Eric share their highs and lows from the season, as wells as hopes for the future of the podcast.

We thank all of our listeners for your support over the course of 2018.  Look for season 2 to start in March 2019.

As we have asked each of our guests, we also encourage you to consider, “What does healing mean to you?”

Episode 20 – Dr. Susan Lockwood, Author Ready for Book Release

November 22, 2018 Eric Riddle Podcast Episodes, Season 1 45:36 Comments Off on Episode 20 – Dr. Susan Lockwood, Author Ready for Book Release

Dr. Susan Lockwood, author of “Kicked to the Curb: Where Policy has Failed our Most Vulnerable Youth and the Fight for a Better Tomorrow,” discusses her new book scheduled for release in December 2018.

She is the former Director of Juvenile Education at the Indiana Department of Correction, where she retired after 17 years as a special education teacher and state-wide school administrator.

Currently, she is the owner of Nexus Point Consulting, LLC, specializing in correctional education and workforce development, and the Director of Education Strategy for American Prison Data Systems, PBC.

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Topics include:

How does she advocate for change in the criminal justice system?

Why did she choose “Kicked to the Curb” as the title to her book?

What is her experience of the integration of mental healthcare in the prison system?

What is an example of hope and resilience?

What does healing mean to you?

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Shownotes:

Indiana Persimmon Pudding Recipe

The Stability Network – Eric is a member of this professional organization that empowering people to share their stories of living successfully with a mental health diagnoses

Nexus Point Consulting – Susan Lockwood’s consulting business. You can contact Susan through this website

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Next Episode:

Season Finale!  Tony and Eric discuss the highs and lows of season 1, share some of the bloopers, and discuss their growing confidence as a podcasting duo.

Episode 19 – Live from the Heartland

November 8, 2018 Eric Riddle Podcast Episodes, Season 1 58:50 Comments Off on Episode 19 – Live from the Heartland

Tony and Eric were keynote speakers at the Heartland: Best Practices for Ministries Conference . This episode is a live recording from the event.  The focus is on development of the Faithful Friends Mental Health Ministry and the Revealing Voices podcast.

The keynote address was given on October 10, World Mental Health Day.

This is our first podcast release not in our standard 45 minute format.

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Next Episode:

We will be back in studio E for Episode 20 with Dr. Susan Lockwood. Her book, “Kicked to the Curb”, focuses on youth in the criminal justice system. It will be released on December 4.

Brandon Andress

Episode 18 – Brandon “Beauty in the Wreckage” Andress

October 25, 2018 Eric Riddle Podcast Episodes, Season 1 46:06 Comments Off on Episode 18 – Brandon “Beauty in the Wreckage” Andress

Author, Blogger, and Podcast host Brandon Andress joins us in studio.  Brandon’s new book, “Beauty in the Wreckage: Finding Peace in the Age of Outrage”, focuses on the redemption of suffering.  Listen for Brandon’s humility as he shares his personal stories of finding gratitude, healing, and community in some of life’s most difficult moments.

Brandon is also author of “Unearthed: How Discovering the Kingdom of God Will Transform the Church and Change the World” (2010) and the tongue-in-cheek “And Then The End Will Come” (2013).

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Some topics include:

How do we transform our suffering?

How did the grief he experienced during writing impact the book?

How do spiritual disciplines lead to healing?

What does healing mean to you?

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Shownotes:

Video Introduction to “Beauty in the Wreckage”

“Beauty in the Wreckage: Finding Peace in the Age of Outrage” main website

Brandon Andress Personal Website

Brandon’s Outside The Walls Podcast

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Next Episode:

Tony and Eric live recording at the Heartland 2018 Best Practices Conference

Episode 15 – Laura Pogliano, Caring for the Caregivers

September 13, 2018 Eric Riddle Podcast Episodes, Season 1 44:07 Comments Off on Episode 15 – Laura Pogliano, Caring for the Caregivers

Leader of a Facebook group with nearly 20,000 members, Laura Pogliano has the unique experience of professionally working with Johns Hopkins and personally serving her son who suffered from mental illness. Laura shares her passion for advocacy, putting it into the context of a social justice movement.

Laura’s Facebook group is Advocates for People with Mental Illnesses.

Laura’s Non-profit is Parentsforcare.org.

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Some of the topics include:

How does her non-profit help caregivers?

How has the church shaped her family’s life experience?

What are drawbacks of the “Recovery Model” in mental healthcare system?

How does HIPAA impact families?

What does healing mean to you?

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Show notes:

Lars and the Real Girl

Treatment Advocacy Center of Virginia

Video of Laura at John’s Hopkins

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Next Show:

Chris Cole, Podcast Host of “Waking Up Bipolar”

 

Having fun with Kim and Diana

Episode 14 – Faithful Friends, Kim and Diana

August 30, 2018 Eric Riddle Podcast Episodes, Season 1 44:41 Comments Off on Episode 14 – Faithful Friends, Kim and Diana

Faithful Friends mental health wellness ministry model is the focus. Kim Graves and Diana Starkey, who lead the weekly ministry with Tony and Eric, help model the typical flow of the group.

Below is the format of the 7:00 – 8:30 PM ministry hosted every Tuesday night at The Living Room in Columbus, IN:

Opening Prayer | Announcements | Foundational Scripture | Introductions | Guidelines | Scripture | Accountability Check | Wellness Topic | Minute of Gratitude | Sharing | Closing Prayer

If you are interested in learning more about this ministry model, please reach out to Eric (eric.r.riddle@gmail.com) or Tony (tonyrobertsdelight@gmail.com)

Faithful Friends has met every Tuesday since starting in November 2014.

 

Robert Vore photo

Episode 13 – Robert Vore, Podcast Pioneer

August 16, 2018 Eric Riddle Podcast Episodes, Season 1 45:00 Comments Off on Episode 13 – Robert Vore, Podcast Pioneer

Christianity and Mental Health’s intersection is the defining characteristic of Robert’s Vore’s podcast, CXMH. The podcast, started in January 2017, released its 45th episode this week. Robert had taken a “Podternity” leave while enjoying life as a first time father this year, but will be launching season 3 this fall.

On this episode, Robert discusses balancing the podcast with a new career in mental health counseling. He finished graduate school in July!

Some of the topics include:

What was the tipping point that led Robert to focus on mental health?

When did he decide to self disclose his own diagnosis? What impact did it have?

What vision does he have for his personal counseling career?

What is his perspective on the peer recovery movement?

What does healing mean to you?

Ways to reach Robert:

CXMH Podcast website

Robert Vote on Facebook

Robert Vore on Twitter

Donate to Robert through Patreon

  • Join Patreon to become a CXMH Facebook community member

Next Episode: Diana Starkey and Kim Grave join Tony and Eric in studio to discuss the Faithful Friends Mental Health Wellness ministry

Episode 12 – Eric Riddle on Service

August 2, 2018 Eric Riddle Podcast Episodes, Season 1 45:59 Comments Off on Episode 12 – Eric Riddle on Service

Eric Riddle discusses his book, “Watershed: Service in the Wake of Disaster”. Learn what Watershed Philanthropy means to Eric.

We hope you enjoy a little “behind the scenes” listening in this unedited episode!

With summer coming to an end, we will be transitioning back into an interview format for Episode 13.  We will welcome Robert Vore, podcast host of the CXMH podcast. We are excited to learn more about Robert’s evolving ministry at the intersection of faith and mental health.

Episode 11- Tony Roberts on Writing

July 19, 2018 Eric Riddle Podcast Episodes, Season 1 46:44 Comments Off on Episode 11- Tony Roberts on Writing

Tony Roberts discusses his book “Delight in Disorder”. We go deeper into Tony’s writing process and how writing has impacted his ministry.

It is summer and we decided to record 2 unedited sessions. Enjoy a few more “umms” and “ahhs” and perhaps a few awkward silences.

Next episode will focus on how Eric’s ministry has developed since a major flood impacted Columbus, IN in 2008.

Thank you to all our listeners.  We look forward to bringing you more interviews starting with episode 13!