Soul Sense with Mark Verkler, LMFT

What happens when life delivers not one, but two devastating blows that leave you bedridden and questioning everything you thought you knew about God's goodness? Today's guest, Darci Steiner, knows this journey intimately. An author, inspirational speaker, and nutritionist, Darci faced her first major disability in 2001 after a life-threatening fall down the stairs that left her unable to walk or care for her young children...

In this episode, life coach and author Jonathan Aslay shares his powerful journey of moving through grief, loss, and personal transformation to rediscover love and purpose. Once a successful corporate professional, Jonathan’s life was shaken by divorce, financial collapse, and the heartbreaking loss of his teenage son. Rather than being defined by despair, he chose to channel his pain into healing and growth, ultimately writing Wha...

Chaya Garcia is a relationship expert from Atlanta who helps single, high-achieving women attract lasting love through a two-part approach: teaching self-love (forgiveness, acceptance, and boundaries) and identifying healthy versus unhealthy behaviors in men during dating. Her core philosophy is that "what we attract is not what we want, but who we are," emphasizing that without self-love, women are drawn to familiar but ...

In this episode, we interview Jennisue Jessen, founder and CEO of Compass 31, an international counter-trafficking organization that has impacted over 240,000 individuals across 43 countries in its 14-year history. Jennisue was commercially sexually exploited from age 4 until 17, when God provided for her rescue and escape the day after a failed suicide attempt. Beyond her impressive organizational achievements and her time on the ...

This episode we have on Larry Bilotta - Author, marriage coach, and teacher from Milwaukee, Wisconsin with 40 years of experience in the area. Bilotta argues that even when a wife seems to have completely changed or checked out, one dedicated spouse can still save the marriage by understanding the root causes (childhood trauma) and learning specific tools to manage the emotional environment.Key Concepts Discussed:The "Chaos to...

In this podcast, we interview Rebecca Hogg, LPC about church hurt, religious perfectionism, time shame, and timeline pressure. Rebecca is an author, Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, EMDR Consultant, and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist. She works at Canvas Counseling and Wellness, a counseling practice based in Dallas, Texas.

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In this podcast, we interview Leah Chrest, a teacher, mom, and author of It's Okay to Be Okay and At The End of The Jordan.

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This week, Susan Snow, Author, Speaker, and Coach joins us to discuss her story.susansnowspeaks.comThanks for joining us for this teaching! If you benefited from this video, please like it and send it to a friend who might enjoy it. For more information on counseling, resources, workshops, newsletters, and more, go to samaritanswell.com​. You can also email us questions to cover on the podcast at info@samaritanswell.org.Stay connec...

This week, Alicia Johnson, LCDCI, joins us to discuss her story of moving from trauma into redemption and healing. Longevity Behavioral Health – LongevityBHC.comAll Saints Recovery Center (Plano, TX) – Faith-based addiction recoveryCovenant Church, Carrollton, TX – Freedom & Crisis Counseling MinistriesThanks for joining us for this teaching! If you benefited from this video, please like it and send it to a friend who might enj...

This week, Lana Bagley, MA, LPC-S, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of complex PTSD and trauma and how healing can begin. https://www.lanabagleycounseling.comThanks for joining us for this teaching! If you benefited from this video, please like it and send it to a friend who might enjoy it. For more information on counseling, resources, workshops, newsletters, and more, go to samaritanswell.com​. You can also email us questions...

This week, Carolyn Dunegan, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and Ordained Minister, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of boundaries and how they can be healthy or unhealthy. Thanks for joining us for this teaching! If you benefited from this video, please like it and send it to a friend who might enjoy it. For more information on counseling, resources, workshops, newsletters, and more, go to samaritanswell.com​. You ca...

This week, Dr. Debora Spradling from Dallas, Texas, joined us. Dr. Debora has a Ph.D. in counseling psychology and is a licensed psychologist at Oakhouse Counseling. Her work centers around personal identity, self-worth, and self-compassion. You can call her at (903) 326-1011 or email her at debora@oakhousecounseling.com. Thanks for joining us for this teaching! If you benefited from this video, please like it and send it to a fri...

This week, Greg Wilson, LPC, MA, and DEdMin from Flower Mound, Texas, will join us to discuss the details of navigating trauma as a counselor, a person experiencing trauma, or a friend of someone experiencing trauma.

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This week, we are joined by Ordained Minister Carolyn Dunegan, LCDC, to discuss difficulties and missteps in the forgiveness process. Our goal is to show you the way to forgive in the healthiest way. Thanks for joining us for this teaching! If you benefited from this video, please like it and send it to a friend you know would like it. For more information on counseling, resources, workshops, newsletters, and more, go to samarita...

This week, we are joined by Adam Young, LCSW. Adam hosts The Place We Find Ourselves podcast and is a Fellow with The Allender Center. His website is adamyoungcounseling.com, and his new book, Make Sense of Your Story, will be released in March 2025.

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This week, we are joined by Lorisa Miller, Senior Leader at UPPERROOM to discuss Going to God With Our Pain. Thanks for joining us for this teaching! If you benefited from this video, please like it and send it to a friend you know would like it. For more information on counseling, resources, workshops, newsletters, and more, go to samaritanswell.com​. Email us questions to cover on the podcast at info@samaritanswell.org. Stay c...

This week, we are joined by Melissa Griffing, LPC, RPT of WellNest Counseling in Dallas, Texas to discuss how to help kids after a divorce.

More information about WellNest Counseling can be found at wellnestcounseling.com. Email WellNest: info@wellnestcounseling.com The WellNest social tag: @wellnesscounseling

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Ever wonder how to understand and listen to God's will? Mark provides basic steps for being open to hearing His will using George Muller's wisdom. Thanks for joining us for this teaching! If you benefited from this video, please like it and send it to a friend you know would like it. For more information on counseling, resources, workshops, newsletters, and more, go to samaritanswell.com​. Email us questions to cover on th...