Two Unlikely Christians
Following a chance meeting in 2024, Mississippi comedian Pat McCool and UK based psychotherapist Richard Turrell, have built a relationship based on their shared faith in Jesus and the dramatic changes coming to faith has had, and continues to have on their lives. They talk, laugh and share that journey as an expression of their passion to help others have the same experience.
Episodes
Richard and Pat discuss the parallels of hypothermia victims and the phenomenon of Paradoxical Undressing, with how Christians react during stressful times.
Pat and Richard discuss the different types of anxiety that affect most of us, and helpful ways to overcome it. From extreme anxiety that requires clinical help that Richard deals with in his practice, to the common form almost all of us have on some level.
Richard and his wife Shereen, visit the medieval city of Bruges, Belgium, where he has a profoundly moving experience at the Church of The Holy Blood.
With Richard out of England on business, Pat talks with Joe Nealvice, who recently became a follower of Jesus at 40 years old. They discuss his new faith in Jesus, the incredible impact it has had on his life, and his passion for sharing it with others so they can have the same experience.
Richard and Pat discuss the physiological, mental and emotional effects that a positive or negative attitude has on us. How making choices on what we focus on can dramatically improve our lives.
Richard and Pat discuss the impact that the subconscious anger that we all carry has on us mentally, physically and emotionally. How recognizing what's happening can help us take positive steps to overcome it.
Pat and Richard are joined by Richard's wife Shereen, to discuss the most important aspect of the Christmas season for Christians. They also discuss the suffering that was happening in Israel at the time, and the unexplainable prophesies in the Old Testament about Jesus birth made centuries before he was born. Shereen also shares her incredible testimony of the supernatural way the Holy Spirit came into and took ove...
Richard shares his recent experience of an Alpha Course, a great way to meet Jesus or get to know Him better.
We don't clean ourselves up to reach Jesus. We come as we are, and His grace transforms us into people who live differently.
Pat and Richard discuss a video message from Pastor Brian Trent, on the transformation in how we look at our sins and past transgressions, after we become followers of Jesus.
While Richard is off on his honeymoon, Pat talks about and illustrates how everything you've come through and overcome in your life is actually pretty amazing, and that each of us have an amazing story whether we realize it or not.
Richard and Pat discuss how they, and many Christians are sometimes hesitant to share their faith in Jesus with those that may not be receptive. They talk about why that is, what Jesus has commissioned us to do, and how doing it can sometimes benefit us as much or more than the people we're trying to help.
Richard and Pat discuss the common emotions of fear and anxiety that most of us deal with throughout our lives. They talk about the harmful effect that it has on us, and how putting our trust in Him, and reminding ourselves of His faithfulness can give us the life of peace, joy, and boldness that He intended for us to live.
Pat and Richard discuss a video message from Pastor Brian Trent, that describes the impact and transformation that happens in how we look at our past sins and transgressions, after we become followers of Jesus.
Pat and Richard discuss the common feeling that God is not pleased with us, and we don't deserve or measure up to His love, because of what we've done in the past or are not doing now. They relate through personal experience how wrong that is, and that God's love is unconditional, and He takes great delight in us regardless of our past or present shortcomings.
Richard and Pat talk about the importance of how we communicate with ourselves, our loved ones and people we interact with in our daily lives. They discuss that they've learned through personal experience that our words and actions can lift up and encourage, or tear down and destroy. They also point out some of the many verses in the Bible where God is telling us that the way we communicate determines whether we liv...
Richard and Pat discuss a fascinating study done by Israeli researchers that showed physiological changes in the body based on what the subjects were exposed to. When exposed to humor the bodies macrophages - "the clean up crew" - of the blood attacked the bad bacterium. Conversely, when the subjects were exposed to negative stimuli like a horror movie, the bad bacterium attacked the good macrophages. They disc...
Richard and Pat discuss the blessings and joy that come from going through hard times in your life. How putting your faith and trust in Jesus during life's trials, will lead you to great joy and peace when you come through them.
Ep 12: Spiritual Awakening and Revival in the UK and USA, and the impact of the life of Charlie Kirk
Pat and Richard talk about the spiritual awakening and revival that's happening in England and America, along with important things a follower of Jesus should keep in mind as they grow in their faith. They also discuss the impact Charlie Kirk's passing is having on it, and the lessons we should learn from how he lived his life.
Richard and Pat discuss following Jesus while living in a secular world. They talk about how they have learned through experience that taking your focus off of your faith can lead to worshiping the things that the world places importance on, and how it will rob you of the life of peace, joy and happiness that God wants you to live.
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