ReStory Podcast

The First Session: From Consult Call to Covenant with Mallory Redmond

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0700

What makes a first consult call feel welcoming, clear, and helpful for both the client and the coach? In this episode, Tracy Johnson talks with Storywork Coach Mallory Redmond about navigating the first conversation, explaining what Storywork coaching is and isn’t, and setting realistic expectations for the work ahead. They share practical questions to ask potential clients, how to recognize when someone may need a different kind of support, and why being clear about scope and boundaries matters. They also explore the importance of discussing session commitments, making the invitation to begin working together, and knowing when a referral is the more caring choice. It’s an honest conversation about building trust, practicing with integrity, and helping clients find the right support for their stories.

Get to know Mallory Redmond and her work in Storywork here: https://www.restory.life/mallory-redmond-storywork

Interested in growing your Storywork practice?
Explore the Storywork Coaching Collective for ongoing training, connection, and support.

https://www.restory.life/storywork-coaching-collective

Learn more about ethical Storywork practice. Explore the Storywork Code of Ethics to better understand the principles that guide our work with clients.

https://www.restorylabs.com/storywork-code-of-ethics-free

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Attunement is the Method with Adam Young

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:10:00 -0700

Sometimes the most important part of a conversation is happening before either person says a word.

In this episode of the ReStory Podcast, Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson sit down with Adam Young, host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast and author of Making Sense of Your Story, to explore attunement, attachment, trauma, and the right-brain-to-right-brain connection that happens through tone, facial expression, presence, and the body. Adam unpacks why attunement goes beyond empathy, why Storywork coaches and therapists need to stay present when difficult emotions surface, and how our own dysregulation can shape what happens in the room. The conversation ultimately brings the work back to self-awareness: before we can truly attune to someone else’s story, we have to become more aware of what is happening inside our own.

Doing Storywork can take you into places that are hard to navigate on your own. The Storywork Coaching Collective brings coaches and practitioners together for ongoing conversation, reflection, and support as you grow in the work. Come be part of a community where you can ask questions, learn from others, and keep sharpening the way you show up for the stories entrusted to you. Learn more about the Storywork Coaching Collective at https://www.restory.life/storywork-coaching-collective.

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What the Code of Ethics Actually Gives You

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:20:54 -0700

Good intentions don’t keep us from doing harm. In storywork, care can quietly become control, and a desire to help can take away the very agency we’re meant to protect. Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson explore the ethical responsibility of holding someone else’s story, from understanding the limits of our role to navigating power, consent, and the blurred lines between ministry and coaching. They also unpack what it means to recognize when someone needs a different kind of care, and why referring them out can be an act of faithfulness rather than abandonment. Because being trusted with someone’s story is not permission to direct it.

If you’re a Storywork coach, ethics and formation are part of the work too, and our Code of Ethics certification is a foundational step toward practicing with greater awareness, humility, and care, while the Storywork Coaching Collective offers ongoing community, training, and support for practitioners who want to keep growing in this work: https://www.restory.life/storywork-coaching-collective

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The Question Every Storywork Coach Gets Asked with Lora Kelley

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0700

What happens when someone asks a Storywork coach, “Are you a therapist?”

In this episode of the ReStory Podcast, Chris Bruno sits down with Lora Kelley, a trauma-informed Storywork and life coach, host of the Storied Living Podcast, and someone who has spent years thinking deeply about the line between coaching and therapy, narrative-focused trauma care, and what belongs within each scope. They talk about boundaries, referrals, and why being clear about what you do, and what you don’t do, is part of caring well for the people who trust you with their stories. Lora also introduces the idea of a “matrix of support,” reminding us that healing rarely happens through just one person or one kind of care, and that coaches and therapists can work together rather than compete for the same space.

To get to know more about Lora Kelley, follow her on her socials:
Instagram: @lora_kelley, @storied.living
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lora.kelley

Also, check out her podcast, The Storied Living Podcast, available on all streaming platforms!

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The Storywork Coach Identity with Cathy Loerzel

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0700

There’s a difference between knowing how to do Storywork and becoming the kind of person who can truly be present with someone else’s story. In this episode of the ReStory Podcast, Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson sit down with Cathy Loerzel, co-founder of the Allender Center, author, and Storywork coach, to talk about what a coach carries into the room before a single question is asked: their presence, self-awareness, humility, and unfinished story. Together, they unpack the power differential between coach and client, why expertise can become something we hide behind, and how learning to be comfortable as a beginner can actually create more space for genuine connection and healing. Cathy also shares how slowing down, becoming more rooted, and learning to be present in her own life changed the way she shows up for others, offering a deeper look at what it means to move from simply knowing Storywork to being formed as a Storywork coach.

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You Are Not Alone in This with Jeremy Williamson

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:00:00 -0700

Doing meaningful work with people can be deeply rewarding, but it can also become surprisingly isolating. In this episode of the ReStory Podcast, Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson sit down with Storywork coach Jeremy Williamson to explore what changes when a practitioner chooses to do this work in community rather than inside their own silo. Jeremy shares how supervision, camaraderie, and being known by people who understand his story have helped him show up more fully for his clients, while the conversation also gets honest about shame, fear, perfectionism, and the temptation to believe we should have it all together. Together, they unpack why ethical Storywork coaching requires more than good skills, including community, reflection, shared wisdom, and the courage to let other people see where we are still growing. Jeremy also shares the story behind his upcoming book, That's Not My Name, a reflection on wounds, false names, rebellion, hope, and finding our way home to who we actually are, releasing November 5.

Learn more about Jeremy Williamson’s That's Not My Name, releasing November 5, and connect with the Storywork Coaching Collective for community, training, supervision, and continued growth in Storywork coaching: https://www.restory.life/storywork-coaching-collective

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Why Storywork Coaching Exists

Chris Bruno, Tracy Johnson — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:54:37 -0700

Storywork has been part of Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson’s work for years, long before there was a name for it. In this first episode of the relaunched ReStory Podcast, Chris and Tracy share the winding stories that brought them into this work and eventually brought them together at ReStory. They talk about the power of approaching the human heart through story, what happens when we sit deeply with another person’s story, and why our own stories are always part of the work too. They also explore why Storywork coaches need more than skills alone, including ongoing training, ethical guidance, community, and spaces where they can be known and supported. The conversation sets the foundation for a podcast created to encourage Storywork coaches and others who find themselves holding the stories of people around them.

For those wanting to grow in Storywork coaching alongside others doing this work, the Storywork Coaching Collective is a space for continued learning, connection, and support: https://www.restory.life/storywork-coaching-collective

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Purity Culture and the Impact on Women

Lisa Russell, Sheila Gray Gregoire, Beth Bruno — Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In this episode of ReStory Podcast, let's hear some insights from Sheila Wray Gregoire, an advocate for healthier evangelical teachings on sex and marriage. Gregoire discusses her journey from a mommy blogger to challenging evangelical teachings through her research with 7,000 evangelical women, showcased in her book 'She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up.' The conversation covers the impact of purity culture on women's sexual health, self-esteem, and the excessive responsibilities it places on them, advocating for a significant shift towards teachings that respect women's agency and value. Gregoire's work, including her website BareMarriage.com and related podcast, aims to change the evangelical conversation about marriage and sex.

00:00 Introduction to Purity Culture and Its Impact
00:32 Exploring the Voices Behind the Movement
01:55 Sheila Wray Gregoire's Journey and Insights
05:42 Unveiling the Harms of Purity Culture
11:08 The Surprising Correlations: Periods, Talking, and Abuse
17:46 Consent, Sexual Abuse, and the Purity Culture
31:52 Addressing Modesty and Its Consequences

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Listen to our webinar on Remnants of Purity Culture at www.restory.life/webinars.
Learn more about Sheila at www.baremarriage.com.

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Purity Culture and the Impact on Men

Michael Krommendyk, Zachary Wagner, Beth Bruno — Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700

What happens when the messages we were given about purity, sexuality, and masculinity follow us long after we’ve grown up? In this conversation, Michael Krommendyk sits down with Zachary Wagner, author of Non-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality, to unpack the ways purity culture shaped how many Christian men understood their bodies, desires, faith, and relationships. Zachary shares from his own story of carrying shame into marriage and discovering that following the “rules” did not automatically lead to the healthy, fulfilling sex life he had been promised. Together, they explore the voices of women who have challenged these patterns, the ways men have also been harmed and dehumanized, and the responsibility men have to grow beyond entitlement and immaturity. They also talk about what younger men and women may need to hear instead: that their bodies are good, sexuality is part of being human, and growing into maturity is a process marked by kindness, compassion, and Christlikeness.

Learn more about ReStory at www.restory.life.
Listen to our webinar on Remnants of Purity Culture at www.restory.life/webinars.
Learn more about Zachary Wagner and his new book, Non-Toxic Masculinity at https://www.zacharycwagner.com/

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Storied Parenting: What Happens When Your Adult Children Confront You?

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0800

What happens when our adult children begin revisiting the parts of their childhood that still hurt, and we realize we may be part of that story? Chris and Beth talk honestly about what it means for parents to acknowledge where they missed the mark, listen without becoming defensive, and make room for their child’s experience. They explore the tension of knowing we cannot undo the impact of our failures, while still choosing empathy, humility, and grace as we move toward a different kind of relationship. And as these conversations reach beyond one family, they open the possibility of breaking generational patterns and creating space for healing that can carry into the generations that come after us.

Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:

Fierce & Lovely
Fierce & Lovely Mini-Courses
Fierce & Lovely Turkey History Tour
Restoration Project

Books on Trauma:

My Grandmother's Hands
The Body Keeps the Score
The Relational Soul
The Wounded Heart

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Storied Parenting: How Does Your Sexuality Story Show Up?

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0800

How does our own story around sexuality shape the way we talk to our kids about theirs? Chris and Beth explore what it looks like to move beyond fear, silence, and the “don’ts” of purity culture and create more honest, age-appropriate conversations with our children. They unpack why the sex talk is really a thousand conversations over time, from naming bodies accurately to helping our kids understand sexuality as something God designed and something they can learn to navigate with wisdom and honor. Along the way, they invite parents to look at their own stories first, so they can approach these conversations with greater intention, openness, and freedom.

Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:

Fierce & Lovely
Fierce & Lovely Mini-Courses
Fierce & Lovely Podcast
Restoration Project
Sex 101
Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health and Trauma with Andrew Bauman

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Storied Parenting: A Whole New Paradigm

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0800

What if parenting isn’t about creating the “right” child, but discovering the masterpiece God has already made? Chris and Beth unpack how shifting from a mindset of correction and perfectionism to a story-informed lens can change the way we see our kids, especially in the moments when their behavior is difficult. They explore Proverbs 22:6 and the Hebrew word "chanak", offering a picture of parenting as awakening our children to who they were created to be and the glory already woven into their stories. It’s a freeing shift that can change the way we respond to our kids, helping them see not just what they need to work on, but the goodness, beauty, and God-given story already within them.

Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:

Fierce & Lovely
Fierce & Lovely Mini-Courses
Fierce & Lovely Podcast
Restoration Project
No Regrets

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Storied Parenting: Where are you in your Story Journey?

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0800

Parenting has a way of bringing parts of our own story to the surface, sometimes in moments we never expected. Chris and Beth explore how our childhood experiences, triggers, and unresolved stories can quietly shape the way we respond to our children. They unpack five stages of that journey, from being unaware and curious to processing, empathy, and vulnerability, showing how growing in awareness can create more space for connection and intentional parenting. Because when we learn to offer empathy to the younger versions of ourselves, we can begin offering that same empathy to our children and create the kind of trust, safety, and connection we long for in our relationships with them.

Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:

Fierce & Lovely
Fierce & Lovely Mini-Courses
Restoration Project
No Regrets

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What does it mean to "shine your face and be gracious?" The Psychology of the Aaronic Blessing Part 4

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -0800

There is something deeply moving about being looked at with genuine delight, the kind of face that makes us feel safe enough to stop protecting ourselves. Chris and Beth close their series on the Aaronic Blessing by exploring what it means for God to make His face shine on us, connecting the image to delight, grace, and our deep longing to be truly seen and beheld. They reflect on the prodigal son, the shining face of Moses, and the ways a lack of that kind of delight can shape our experiences of loneliness, anxiety, and disconnection. As they imagine what it means to live under the shining face of God, they invite us to notice and seek out those same faces of delight around us.

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What does Peace/Grounding Mean? The Psychology of the Aaronic Blessing Part 3

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -0800

Peace can look very different when we understand it as something we can experience even in the middle of difficulty. Chris and Beth unpack the connection between the Aaronic Blessing and psychology, exploring how attunement and containment can create an inner sense of rest, safety, and being held. They dive into the meaning of shalom as right relationship with God, ourselves, and others, and what it can look like when we have someone who is safe enough to help us face whatever is happening around us. Along the way, they reflect on why we long for this kind of peace and how God’s blessing offers a picture of the deep rest and connection we were created for.

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How are we meant to "keep" (aka bring containment to) one another? The Psychology of the Aaronic Blessing Part 2

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer someone in the middle of a crisis is simply the calm to help them feel safe enough to unravel. Chris and Beth reflect on a traumatic night with their daughter and how her mother’s calm became a kind of safety and containment when everything around them felt overwhelming. They unpack the word “keep” in the Aaronic Blessing, exploring the beautiful picture of God as someone big enough, strong enough, and kind enough to hold whatever we bring to Him. Along the way, they talk about the people we can borrow strength from, the deep human longing to be held, and why creating safe, healthy relationships matters so much in the way we navigate life together.

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Why is it important to "show our face?": The Psychology of the Aaronic Blessing Part 1

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0700

There is something we begin looking for from the moment we enter the world: a face that sees us, knows us, and lets us know we matter. Chris and Beth unpack the first part of the Aaronic Blessing and explore what it means for God to turn His face toward us, connecting this ancient blessing with what we now understand about human development, relationships, and the need to be seen. They talk about the difference between receiving someone’s face and learning to survive without it, and how a distant, blank, angry, or unavailable face can shape the way we experience ourselves and the world around us. As they connect Scripture, psychology, and story, they invite us to consider where we have experienced the face of God and where we may still be longing for someone to look for us.

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Do You Have a Comfort Deficit?

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Sometimes the ways we comfort ourselves as adults can tell a story about what we needed but may not have received as children. Chris and Beth explore the idea of a “comfort deficit,” looking at what happens when children do not have someone who can come alongside their internal discomfort and help them feel safe, held, and understood. They talk about the difference between healthy comfort and the habits we can eventually turn to when we are trying to escape discomfort, from seemingly harmless soothing behaviors to patterns that can become addictive or counterproductive. And beneath it all is a deeper question about where we are looking for comfort now, and what it might look like to bring that need back into safe relationships and our relationship with God.

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You Remember More Than You Think

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Not everything our story carries can be remembered in words. Chris and Beth explore the difference between explicit and implicit memory, looking at how experiences from our earliest years can become deeply embedded in our bodies and quietly shape the roles we step into later in life. Through Chris’s story of growing up alongside his sister, they unpack how the body can “remember” an experience even when the mind cannot recall the details, and how those patterns can continue showing up in adulthood. They also explore why paying attention to what happens inside us can uncover stories we never had words for, creating space to understand them and begin moving toward a different story.

Mentioned in the show:

Dr. Daniel Siegel's Mindsight

Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score

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How to See Trauma: Death by Fire, Death by Drought

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0700

Some wounds look like fire, while others look more like drought, slowly shaping us in ways that can be much harder to notice. Chris and Beth explore these two pictures of trauma, reflecting on the places in our stories that have been scorched by what happened and the places where something life-giving was simply missing for too long. They talk about how both can leave us settling for survival, whether that means struggling to trust, love, connect, or even recognize what we have been missing. But the story doesn't end there, as they explore the hope of restoration and what it means to imagine that we were made for more than the landscape we learned to survive in.

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What if I don't have a "Story"?

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0700

Not every wound comes from something dramatic, and sometimes the things we have learned to brush off can still shape us in lasting ways. Chris and Beth unpack the difference between Big T and little t trauma, exploring how what was missing, withheld, or left unaddressed in childhood can quietly become part of the story we carry. They talk about the cues our bodies can give us when an old story has been activated, from tension and a pit in the stomach to the urge to escape, distract, or shut down. And instead of comparing our stories to decide whose pain matters more, they invite us to look toward Eden as the measuring stick and become curious about the places in our stories that may still need restoration.

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Why Does Counseling Get Worse Before It Gets Better?

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Sometimes the thing we most want to get rid of is actually pointing us toward something deeper that needs our attention. Chris and Beth explore what can happen when counseling moves beyond symptom relief and into the hidden places where shame, wounded innocence, and old survival patterns have been buried. Through the image of a cave, they talk about the younger parts of us that may have made choices that were not good, but were the best they knew how to make with what they had, and what it can look like to meet those parts with kindness instead of blame. And as they reflect on the “scarecrow” in our memories, they invite us to consider whether the places we have spent years avoiding might also be guarding something worth finding.

Mentioned in the podcast: Jason Uptown's Scarecrow.

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What if your memory is wrong? On "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" and the stories we tell ourselves

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:22:49 -0700

The stories we remember become the stories we live out of, but what if the meaning we attached to those memories is not the whole story? Chris and Beth explore why memory is far more complicated than simply replaying a recording of what happened, and how our experiences, emotions, and interpretations can shape the stories we carry. They look at how two people can live through the same event and walk away with completely different stories, especially when our younger selves are trying to make sense of what they cannot fully understand. Rather than correcting those younger parts of us for getting the story “wrong,” the ReStory approach asks a deeper question: what did you need to believe in order to survive, and what might become possible when that story is met with kindness and a new perspective?

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ReStory™ and Content vs. Context

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Sometimes the most important part of our story is the part we almost skip over. Chris and Beth explore the difference between the content we share and the deeper context hiding between the lines, where a flicker of emotion, a passing comment, or a familiar belief can reveal something much more tender underneath. They talk about the “side trails” we often avoid, and how slowing down with curiosity and kindness can uncover the places where pain, shame, and old interpretations have shaped the way we see ourselves. Because beneath so many of the stories we tell is a deeper longing to be seen, found, and reminded that the things we have come to believe about ourselves are not necessarily the story God intended for us.

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ReStory™ and the Role of Kindness

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Kindness can be surprisingly difficult to receive, especially in the places where we have learned to believe we deserve rejection, shame, or distance. Chris and Beth explore what they mean by “disruptive kindness” and how bringing strength and tenderness into the places of our deepest wounds can begin to challenge the stories we have carried for years. They talk about the kindness of God, the way a counselor can embody that kindness, and how being met with a face that says “I see you” can interrupt shame and create space for something new. Because sometimes real change begins when someone stays with us in the very place where we expected to be pushed away, reminding us that there is more to our story than what evil has taught us to believe.

Our brother organization, Restoration Project, and sister organization, Fierce & Lovely, share our heart and ethos.

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ReStory™ and the Role of Evil

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Sometimes the story we most need to revisit is not the one about what we did to survive, but the one about what we were trying to survive in the first place. Chris and Beth explore how trauma can take root in aloneness, and how the ReStory approach seeks to enter those painful places with another person rather than leaving us to face them alone. They unpack the difference between the “second story” shaped by shame and survival strategies and the “first story” of the glory, goodness, and image of God that was there before those patterns took hold. At the heart of it all is a picture of healing rooted in with-ness, where someone can enter our story with us and help us recover the part of our story that was never meant to be lost.

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What is ReStory™?

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0700

We all carry stories about who we are, how we learned to survive, and why we relate to the world the way we do, but those stories may not be the whole story. Chris and Beth unpack the heart of the ReStory approach, exploring the difference between the “first story” of who God designed us to be and the “second story” shaped by pain, trauma, family history, and survival. They explain how ReStory goes beyond simply managing symptoms or changing behaviors by looking beneath the surface to understand where those patterns were formed and what they have been protecting. At its core, ReStory is an invitation to recover the story that was there before the pain became the ruling narrative and begin living from the person God designed us to be.

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Marriage in Ministry: Ministry Mistress

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Sometimes a good thing can quietly become the thing that pulls our hearts away from the people we love most. Chris and Beth look back on a season when their shared desire to build something meaningful led them to say yes to almost everything, until they realized that ministry had started competing with their marriage, family, and even their sense of identity. They unpack what they call a “ministry mistress,” the resentment and distance that can grow when our hearts and calendars are continually turned toward something else, and the surprisingly nerdy rubric that helped them rethink their yeses and nos. Their story offers a thoughtful invitation to consider what we are building, what we are giving our best yes to, and whether the way we are spending our time is actually helping us choose the people and relationships we say matter most.

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Marriage in Ministry: Fishbowl Life

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0700

What if part of staying healthy in ministry means learning that not everything needs to be explained, shared, or made visible to everyone else? Chris and Beth look back at an unexpected Starbucks story from their years in Turkey and how it helped them realize that “sanity is worth money,” especially when ministry creates a fishbowl where every financial and personal decision can feel open to scrutiny. They talk about the tension between being generous and intentional with money while also making room for the things that genuinely bring rest, renewal, and sanity, even when other people may not understand those choices. They also explore the discipline of living a private life in a documented world and why some of the spaces that help us stay healthy may be worth protecting rather than sharing.

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Marriage in Ministry: Foodchain Friends

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0700

Ministry can be deeply relational and still leave people feeling surprisingly alone. Chris and Beth unpack why pastors and ministry leaders can struggle with loneliness when nearly every relationship is connected to their work, and why having friendships outside their “food chain” can make such a difference. They explore the blurry lines of enmeshment, the importance of maintaining a sense of individuality, and how friendships outside ministry can create a place to be known simply as a person rather than a leader. Along the way, they offer a simple question worth sitting with: Who is a friend in your life who exists completely outside your food chain?

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Marriage in Ministry: Pillow Talk

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0700

When ministry becomes part of nearly every conversation, even the most important relationship can start to feel like another place to work. Chris and Beth share honestly about learning to keep ministry from spilling into their marriage, friendships, family life, and even those quiet moments when they simply want to be Chris and Beth together. They talk about “pillow talk,” the blurred lines that can leave couples exhausted and disconnected, and the importance of creating language and boundaries that protect space for life beyond ministry. After years of navigating these challenges themselves, they offer a simple but meaningful invitation: find your own version of “I’m still in mountain mode” and learn to recognize when protecting your marriage means pressing pause.

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With Alex: For those who wonder if they're depressed

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0700

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With Nicole: For those who realize their parents have their own trauma

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0700

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With CJ: For those who need Jesus to save them from God

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Book mentioned: The Suffering of God

A few books in Chris' current stack: Richard Rohr's Immortal Diamond, Larry Crabb's Fully Alive, and Justin Baldoni's Man Enough

A few books in Beth's current stack: Hillary McBride's Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image, Bettany Hughes' Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities, and James Scott Bell's Plot and Structure

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With Becky: For those who are in a dark night of the soul

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0700

The book we referenced: The Dark Night of the Soul: A Psychiatrist Explores the Connection Between Darkness and Spiritual Growth

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With Jeremy: For those who question their calling

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0700

What if the exhaustion you feel is a loss of calling? What then? Listen in to former church planter, missionary, and humanitarian aid worker Jeremy Williamson talk about what he sees from ministry counseling clients and church leaders these days.

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Q&A with a Ministry Leader: What if I feel betrayed by Ravi Zacharias?

Beth Bruno, Sandhya Oaks — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0700

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Q&A with a Pastor: How do I help marriages that keep getting stuck?

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0700

The issue on the table is NOT the issue on the table. Chris shares about two different levels to working with couples and how to help them understand why they keep getting stuck.

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Q&A with Ministry Leaders: Brunos and the Fight to Play

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0700

We've been in a series with pastors and ministry leaders asking questions to walk with others well and noticed a theme: weariness! In this episode, Chris and Beth talk about how they fight to play and how being tenacious to hold onto hope that God has restoration for us all is vital.

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Q&A with Ministry Leaders: If we can't figure out how to rest, how will we ever find peace?

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0800

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Q&A with a Ministry Leader: How do I disappoint people?

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0800

Jesse French, with Restoration Project, asks "How do I disappoint people because my capacity is just so big?" Join us in a conversation about limits, organizational health, and honest probing of whether we are addicted to our own capacity?

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Q&A with a pastor: How do we leave darkness at the door?

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0800

Charlie Sandberg is a pastor at Faith Church in Fort Collins, Colorado and asks "How do I leave the darkness of the stories I hear at the door and not bring them home, carry them with me, and let them linger in my mind?" After 10 years of navigating this very thing, Chris and Beth weigh in with their experiences.

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Q&A with a Pastor: How do we love those who love conspiracy theories?

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0800

Corey Nelson is the Head Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins, Colorado and asks, "How do we care for and love people who seem to have gotten lost in conspiracy theories or versions of reality that don't sync with what we believe are are true? And especially when those beliefs take people in directions that seem dangerous? Dangerous to themselves and their own sort of mental and social wellbeing, and also dangerous to relationships and to society?" Join us for an incredibly relevant and poignant conversation about a new pastoral care issue birthed this year.

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Q&A with a Ministry Leader: How do we lead well in ongoing disappointment and disconnection?

Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0800

Jen McLain is the Executive Director of Alpha Center, a Christian medical clinic addressing men and women's sexual health needs in Northern Colorado. Jen asks the question, "How do we lead well in ongoing disappointment and disconnection?" Join the conversation on how to lead through something you've never done before, like leading through a pandemic.

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Q&A with a Pastor: How do we care without carrying?

Chris and Beth Bruno and Aaron Stern — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0800

Aaron Stern is the pastor of Mill City Church in Fort Collins, Colorado and asks the question, "How do I care for people and their various (sometimes opposing) opinions without carrying how they feel?" Join the conversation on how to navigate your own story in the midst of disappointing others as Chris and Beth share about 3 key letters that change it all.

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Advent Series: Peace

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0800

Join Chris and Beth in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 themes of Advent. Walk with them into the pain and suffering of this season, devoid of easy answers and pithy sayings, but full of raw and honest story.

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Advent Series: Joy

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0800

Join Chris and Beth in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 themes of Advent. Walk with them into the struggle of disruption and anticipation this season.

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Advent Series: Faith

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0800

Join Chris and Beth this month in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 themes of Advent. Walk with them through the disruption and anticipation of this season.

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Advent Series: Hope

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0800

Join Chris and Beth this month in a short series of personal reflections on the 4 seasons of Advent. Full of doubt, discontent, and disruption, walk with them into the struggle to hope and anticipate this year.

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Psych Terms Made Easy: Spiritual Bypassing

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0800

As we wrap up this month's series on psychology terms explained, Chris and Beth are joined by therapist Kevala Kenna to discuss "Spiritual Bypassing." You may have heard something similar called Toxic Positivity. This is the spiritualized version.

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Psych Terms Made Easy: Delusional Disorder

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0800

This month we're in a series on commonly heard, but not understood psychology terms. Therapist Lynsey Crevier joins Chris and Beth Bruno to talk about Delusional Disorder, a rare, but deeply misunderstood disorder on the Schizophrenia Spectrum.

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Psych Terms Made Easy: Embodiment

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0800

In this series, Chris and Beth Bruno are joined by Restoration mental health therapist, Sam Alvis to discuss how embodiment brings us back to ourselves. When we learn to listen to what our bodies are trying to tell us, transformation and healing are possible.

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Psych Terms Made Easy: Survival Strategies and Coping Mechanisms

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 04:05:00 -0800

We're in a series on psychology terms made easy and today we're joined by Spiritual Counselor, Tammy Furrier to talk about survival strategies and coping mechanisms. What do these mean, how did they serve us well as children, and how do they serve us as adults?

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Relationships: The 2 Primary Issues for Teens Right Now

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0700

We're in a series on relationships that aren't mainstream. Today we're joined by Colorado therapist, CJ Rithner, to talk about the 2 primary issues teens are facing these days and how adults can love them well.

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Relationships: Transracial Adoptees

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0700

We're in a series on relationships that aren't mainstream. Today we're joined by Sandhya Oaks, our Race and Diversity Specialist, to talk about walking with transracial adoptees.

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Relationships: Sexual Abuse Recovery

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0700

We're in a series on relationships that aren't mainstream. This week, we're joined by Spiritual Counselor, Cris Flippen, to talk about walking with those who have sexual abuse in their past.

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Faith: Why Forgiveness Might be the Root

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0700

In their series on Faith, Chris and Beth Bruno are joined by Restoration Story Coach, Jason Stoub to explore his perspective on the power of forgiveness as the root of all change.

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Faith: Integral Living

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0700

Chris and Beth chat with Spiritual Counselor, Jeremy Williamson, about the importance of faith leaders living an integral life, mess and all. Jeremy has served in missions, as a church planter, and a humanitarian aid worker. We are thrilled he is offering counseling to ministry leaders through Restoration Counseling.

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Faith: Deconstruction and Exvangelicals

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0700

In this series on Faith, Chris and Beth Bruno are joined by Restoration Life Coach, Nicole Clifton to talk about her perspectives on faith deconstruction and exvangelicals.

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Faith: Stages of Faith

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0700

Welcome back to Season Two of the Walking With Podcast, where each week Chris and Beth Bruno chat with a team member from Restoration Counseling about issues at the intersection of theology and psychology.

This month, they are in a series on faith, and on today's episode, Spiritual Counselor, Lisa Russell explains the Stages of Faith and the places we often remain caged.

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Re|Wire: How Sexual Addiction is Not About Sex - Part 3 of 3

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0700

In this last part of a 3-part series, Chris and Beth talk about different categories of people you're walking with around the issue of p*rn. Are you a parent? In kids' ministry? How about a ministry leader looking through applications for new staff with a p*rn problem? Or a pastor choosing a better way to lead? Regardless of the role you play, p*rn is something you've faced. On today's episode, the Brunos share some helpful ways to walk with those in various ages/stages.

As an onramp to counseling, Chris has male clients take the self-paced, online course Re|Wire. To access it, find out more, or download the "5 Signs You May Have a P*rnography Problem" head here.

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Re|Wire: How Sexual Addiction is Not About Sex Part 2 of 3

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0700

In this series, Chris and Beth are debunking common misconceptions around sexual addiction and p*rn use because it is one of the biggest things facing ministry leaders today. In today's episode, Chris talks about his unique approach to addressing this with his clients.

As an onramp to counseling, Chris' male clients take the Re|Wire course. Entirely self-paced and online, Re|Wire is a great primer to finding freedom from sexual addiction. Learn more and access it yourself here.

Wondering if you may have a problem yourself? Download the "5 Signs You Might Have a P*rnography Problem" here.

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Re|Wire: How Sexual Addiction is Not About Sex - Part 1 of 3

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0700

P*rn addiction is the number one reason men and women are disqualified for ministry leadership today. We get asked all the time, "How can I help someone who is struggling?" Those of you walking with others have tried programs, books, and therapy often without success. Accountability feels hollow. True freedom seems elusive. In this new series, Chris and Beth debunk many myths surrounding this issue to help you walk with others wisely and effectively.

As an onramp to counseling, Chris has male clients go through the course, Re|Wire.

You can access the same course for yourself or someone you care about and take a short self-assessment to see if you may have a problem with p*rn here.

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The Disordered Life: Depression and Anxiety

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0700

A recent study claims that 1/3 of Adult Americans report an increase in depression and/or anxiety as a result of COVID. Chris and Beth Bruno jump in there. Is this accurate? What is the difference between "situational" and "clinical" depression? For those of you walking with others experiencing a mood disorder, what should you know? Listen in!

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The Disordered Life: Borderline

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 -0700

In part 3 of the series, The Disordered Life, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about Borderline Personality Disorder. Debunking myths, explaining common signs, and encouraging those in ministry to handle things differently.

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The Disordered Life: Narcissism

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 20 May 2020 04:00:00 -0700

Chris and Beth Bruno continue in their series diving into the most well-known personality disorder, Narcissism. What is it? Why are authors and pastors like Chuck DeGroat writing about it? Can it be "cured?" Listen in.

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The Disordered Life: Mood vs. Personality Disorders

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 13 May 2020 04:00:00 -0700

Chris and Beth Bruno dive into a new series this week. We've all heard the terms, tossed them around for fun, and speculated on who might actually be... but do we really know what various disorders are or mean? Listen in.

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Amplified: Kids

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 06 May 2020 04:00:00 -0700

Chris and Beth Bruno continue in the series Amplified/ Part 5 by addressing the amplification of space that kids are facing as we look to the next wave of loss with the approach of summer. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, they dive into things to be concerned about with kids and mental health in light of COVID-19.

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AMPLIFIED: Addictions and Idolatry

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0700

Chris and Beth continue their series. In part 4 of Amplified, they dive into addictions. Why do we have them? What are two categories they fall into? Why has p*orn increased by 12% globally since the corona virus began? And how can YOU ask someone who struggles in a way that gets to the heart and not just the behavior?

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Amplified: Couples in COVID

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0700

Chris and Tracy Johnson talk about marriage conflict, tension, and just friendship challenges being amplified in quarantine. What's the difference between Fantasy and Dreaming? What is a Corona Marriage? How can a desert valley become a place of hope?

Stay tuned to the end to hear about an exciting thing we've been creating behind the scenes that launches in a couple of weeks! Beth shares a coupon code for listeners to use at the very end.

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Amplified: COVID-19 and Domestic Violence

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0700

While everyone is quarantined at home, issues that were already present are more amplified. In part 2 of this series, Chris and Beth Bruno interview friend and fellow therapist, Sarah Kardelen about domestic violence. What does it look like right now for victims and how can we walk with them in awareness and preparedness?

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Amplified: STAB

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0700

As the pandemic continues, "all the things that were already things are bigger things." Everything is AMPLIFIED. Chris explains how S.T.A.B. (stressed, tired, alone, bored) plays into our shrinking window of tolerance. It's normal. And it's tiring. And it's crucial to recognize with those you walk with.

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Centering and Calming Ourselves in COVID

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 06:06:05 -0700

Beth Bruno hosts Heather Stringer, therapist and ritual maker, to bring listeners a centering practice for their soul in the midst of strenuous times. As you walk with others, may you be grounded and present to your self and God.

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Walking through COVID-19

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Ministry leaders, you've done the triage. You've moved your service online or canceled the trips and events. Now, is your heart catching up to the overdrive you've been in? You're holding so much. Chris and Beth offer a few thoughts on what's going on for some of your people and what to do when you don't have the words of your own...

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Sabbaticals: Behind the Scenes on our Mini-Sabbatical

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0700

In the last of their series on Sabbaticals, Chris and Beth pull back the curtain to tell you some things that went well and not so well on their own Sabbatical (with 3 teens) last year.

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Sabbaticals: The Number One Thing You Must Do Before You Take A Sabbatical

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0700

In part two of their series on sabbaticals, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the number one thing you must do before you take a sabbatical. Whether you are taking one this summer, or years down the road, this one thing is crucial.

Don't be unprepared for your sabbatical. The Roadmap to a Restorative Sabbatical will prepare you before, during, and after. Learn more at https://www.restorylabs.com/sabbatical

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Sabbaticals: Creating a Culture of Care

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0800

In their new series on sabbaticals, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the need to prepare your ministry environment to be ready for you to take an extended sabbatical. Many teams, churches, etc. do not yet have a culture of care that includes sabbaticals. Walking with others well requires you to be spiritually and emotionally healthy, the goal of a sabbatical. How do you prepare your people for this need?

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FAQ's: What do I do when I'm stretched too thin?

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0800

We hear it (and feel it) all the time! What do I do when I'm stretched too thin? Am I burned out? Is it time to leave? Do I need a sabbatical or just a weekend away? How do I stay healthy for the long haul? Chris and Beth share 5 ways to practice self-care today as you begin to ask yourself what this overwhelm is really telling you.

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FAQ's: What do I do when I don't know what to do?

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0800

What do I do when I don’t know what to do? You’re walking with someone who is going through something you have no experience with, don’t know what you believe about it, or otherwise have no idea what to do to help them. Your heart races and you panic. What do you say!?

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FAQ's: What is Required for Reconciliation?

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0800

In this series, we’re answering frequently asked questions. “What are the requirements of reconciliation?” Is it possible for all scenarios? And how does spiritual abuse creep into this with ministry leaders?

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FAQ's: How to Help a Couple in Conflict?

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0800

In this next series, we’re answering frequently asked questions. “How do I help a couple in conflict?” Listen to our 4 Stages of Conflict framework and download the reference sheet.

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Why Story Matters as a Pastoral Counselor Part 3 of 3

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:07:26 -0800

In this last part of our "Why Story Matters" series, we talk about how to find the story behind the "story." Often someone leads with a "presenting problem" that is merely a symptom of the deeper issue. How do you move beyond triage?

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Why Story Matters in the Life of a Leader Part 2 of 3

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 06:33:47 -0800

You're a ministry leader, pastor, or team lead and you find your story "leaking" onto your people. What does that mean? How can you tell? What's really going on? And how do you attend to it for their sake? This is part 2 of a three part series. Grab a free copy of our story framework to learn more:https://www.restorylabs.com/episode1

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Why Story Matters Part 1 of 3

Chris and Beth Bruno — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:07:25 -0800

Story may be trendy, but it's crucial. In Part 1 of 3, Chris and Beth talk about the foundation of ReStory Labs and Restoration Counseling, their Story Framework. To walk with others well, this is crucial to understand.

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Walking With Podcast Trailer

Chris and Beth Bruno — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:23:10 -0800

Welcome to our new podcast, an offering of ReStory Labs.

God called you to help people, he called us to help you.

Join us for weekly conversations at the intersection of theology, psychology, and ministry so that you might feel a little less overwhelmed and a little more confident as you walk with people.

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