Soul Sense with Mark Verkler, LMFT

What if the key to a stronger relationship isn't avoiding conflict—but learning how to do it right?In this episode, licensed marriage and family therapist Lisa Gray shares game-changing insights from her 20+ years working with high-conflict couples and those navigating chronic illness. Lisa breaks down why most couples fail at conflict (hint: it's all about timing), introduces her powerful three-step process for healthy dis...

Struggling with debt, anxiety, or shame around money? You're not alone. In this honest conversation, Heather Day shares her personal journey from financial chaos to freedom—and it wasn't about finding a quick fix.Heather and her husband Robert found themselves drowning in debt in their mid-20s. What changed everything wasn't a magic solution, but a parking lot prayer and a willingness to let God reveal what wasn't l...

What does it take to transform death from your greatest fear into your sacred calling?In this deeply moving conversation, certified end-of-life doula Gina Economopoulos shares her extraordinary journey from bartender to nun to helping others transition peacefully from this life to the next. After watching her mother die at age 23 without faith or hope—an experience she describes as "pure hell"—Gina embarked on a spiritual...

In this powerful conversation, Stacey Womack, founder and executive director of Abuse Recovery Ministry Services (ARMS), shares her 28 years of experience helping abuse survivors and those who use abusive behaviors.

Stacey discusses:

- Why churches struggle to address domestic abuse (and often become the least helpful resource)

- The 8 forms of abuse beyond physical violence—including the "worst" form victims identify

- How p...

In this powerful and honest conversation, host Mark sits down with Constance Hastings, author of The Trouble With Jesus: Considerations Before You Walk Away. Together, they explore why Jesus has always been “troubling,” why doubt is not the enemy of faith, and how authentic belief often grows in tension, struggle, and unanswered questions.Constance shares her deeply personal journey—from growing up on the margins of church culture,...

Join us on this episode of SoulSense as we welcome Dan Parr, broadcaster, voice artist, and the creator and narrator of the Easy-to-Understand Read Bible (EUR). Over the last four years, Dan has rewritten, published, and recorded all 66 books of the Bible in a contemporary, thought-for-thought translation designed to make Scripture clear, accessible, and understandable for modern readers.In this conversation, we explore:* How Dan f...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Laurette Willis, a cognitive-behavioral therapist, international speaker, and founder of PraiseMoves®, the Christian alternative to yoga, and the Faith-Fueled Transformation Movement.Dr. Willis shares her powerful journey from New Age practices to a Christ-centered approach to healing, along with insights from neuroscience, faith, and counseling. We talk about renewing the mind, breaking unheal...

Laura Silverman's life changed overnight. At 30, she landed her dream job as a federal prosecutor—only to fall mysteriously ill her second week. What followed was 8 years (and counting) of being mostly bedridden with a rare neurological disorder that makes the world constantly spin around her.But that's not where her story ends.

In this powerful conversation, Laura shares how she found a theology of suffering that actual...

Comparison is one of the enemy's most subtle and destructive weapons against believers—and most of us don't even realize how deeply it affects us. In this powerful conversation, Michael Miller shares the dramatic moment God woke him in the night with these words: "Comparison is killing my people, just like it killed me." What followed was a deep dive into Scripture that revealed comparison as the driving force beh...

Dr. Albert Bramante is a seasoned college professor with more than two decades of experience teaching psychology and human development. Before academia, he spent many years as a talent agent, gaining deep insight into human behavior, performance, and motivation. Today, he works as a performance mindset coach, blending psychological science with tools to help people build resilience, overcome limiting patterns, and step into their t...

In this powerful episode, Mark sits down with Wendy Gunn—best-selling author, keynote speaker, and empowerment coach—to discuss finding your purpose and calling, especially through life's trials.Wendy shares her incredible testimony of surviving ovarian cancer through miraculous healing, and how that experience transformed her life. She reveals how God used her darkest season to prepare her for her greatest achievements—all aft...

Tom Snow is a retired software engineer, author, and cancer survivor from Greenville, South Carolina. After experiencing miraculous healing from terminal cancer at age 16, he has spent 55 years walking with God. He wrote "The Daily Stand" and "Set the Captives Free" to help believers deepen their relationship with God.👉 [https://just2beclear.com/set-the-captives-free/](https://just2beclear.com/set-the-captives-...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Healey Ikerd, LPC and LMFT, who practices counseling in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and hosts the "Healthy and Redeemed" podcast. Healy shares powerful insights from her children's book "The Red Ball: A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness," inspired by her mother's experience growing up in East Germany. In this episode, we explore how unforgiveness doesn't just...

Join us on the SoulSense Podcast as we sit down with Caroline Watson-Kobylinski, a Licensed Professional Counselor and trauma specialist, to explore the profound intersection of faith, attachment theory, and the science of trauma healing. Caroline shares her personal journey from church hurt and trauma to becoming a compassionate healer who helps others find freedom and wholeness.

In this powerful conversation, Caroline opens up...

Dr. Angela Deulen is a professor of psychology at California Baptist University, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Christian author, and creator of educational content on her YouTube channel. In this episode, Dr. Deulen explores the fascinating intersection of interpersonal neurobiology and Christian faith, breaking down how our brains are literally wired for connection and how that connection directly impacts our spiritual...

In this episode of Soul Sense from Samaritan's Well, Mark interviews Frank Healy, a Licensed Professional Counselor and life coach with over 40 years of experience who possesses the extraordinary ability to remember every single day of his life from age six to present—nearly 60 years of daily memories. Frank shares how this rare condition led him to develop specialized techniques for healing traumatic memories and releasing neg...

Today's guest, Dr. Amanda McNeil, brings a remarkable combination of academic excellence and hard-won personal experience to the conversation about grief, loss, and healing. With a BA in Psychology from Southeastern University, an MA in Christian Counseling, and a Doctorate in Psychology and Theology from Heritage University and Seminary, Amanda has devoted over a decade to helping others navigate life's darkest seasons. Sh...

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...