A Little R&R: Recent Episodes
Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge
NEW EPISODE
Part 2 of Rick and Rebecca’s deep dive on SURRENDER.
“I need to trust that if I give up my attempts to manipulate and control, that what You give in place of that is going to actually satisfy what I’m trying to make happen through my own control manipulation…and that has been a heck of a journey.”
Books by David G. Benner
Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality
The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery
Desiring God’s Will: Aligning Our Hearts with the Heart of God
BRAND NEW EPISODE
Rick and Rebecca are back talking about SURRENDER.
“We have to developed good self-awareness, develop an understanding of what’s really true about ourselves, and then with that knowledge of who we are…surrender.”
Rick and Rebecca wrap up their series on worship as they discuss surrendering our will in worship.
Originally released 04/22/22
Rick and Rebecca continue their series on worship, specifically how worship can be a weapon and how it’s defined in scripture.
Originally released: 03/11/2022
We know that worship is more than just music, but what else constitutes worship? In this episode, Rick and Rebecca begin a series on the different expressions of worship and how they play out in our everyday life.
Originally released: 02/25/2022
Christmas has come and gone and it can be a tough time of year. So Rick and Rebecca have some advice on how you can cope with the post-holiday blues in a healthy way.
Originally Released 1/21/2022
Christmas came early! Well, at least this episode did. Rick and Rebecca wanted to release this episode early to help you navigate this holiday season. Merry Christmas from Rick, Rebecca, and you’re whole MnTC family!
Originally Released 12/17/2021
Surrender vs. Submission. This one’s for you, Bri. This podcast originally aired July 27, 2021.
How to keep fear and anxiety from stealing your peace and ruining conversations or relationships.
The importance of emotional boundaries when it comes to guarding your heart to maintain emotionally healthy spirituality.
Rick and Rebecca unpack the 10th and final symptom of emotionally unhealthy spirituality.
What are some first steps to take when you find yourself covering over brokenness, weakness, and failure?
As Rick and Rebecca continue to explore the signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality, they share some of their own experiences with the 7th sign, spiritualizing away conflict.
What do you need to know about God and yourself in order to stop striving for God in a negative way?
Rick and Rebecca share personal examples of how doing less actually helped them experience more of God’s kindness and provision.
Rick shares his own life experience with the 6th sign of emotionally unhealthy spirituality.
If your life is divided between ‘church’ life and ‘normal’ life, how do you integrate them and live a life that’s not compartmentalized, and who can help you do that?
Do you feel like your life is compartmentalized?
Rick and Rebecca continue to explore unhealthy symptoms of emotionally healthy spirituality.
Jesus asks us to deny ourselves and to lose our lives to find it, but what happens when we die to the wrong things?
What do the warning lights on your dashboard and your emotions have in common?
Find out as Rick and Rebecca unpack a second symptom of unhealthy spirituality.
You can listen to the entire episode HERE.
Rick and Rebecca are kicking off 2023 with highlights from their series on Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.
You can listen to the full episode HERE.
In letting go of an addiction, there can be a mourning period for the lifestyle, no matter how horrible it was. Rick and Rebecca discuss the mourning process in recovery.
Let us know what topics you’d like to hear in the comments section or on the alumni Facebook page!
Rick and Rebecca continue to unpack what it means to guard your heart within the context of emotionally healthy spirituality.
Rick and Rebecca continue to unpack what it means to guard your heart within the context of emotionally healthy spirituality.
The Bible says to guard your heart, but how do you do that practically in everyday life? Rick and Rebecca unpack that topic and more.
The Bible says to guard your heart, but how do you do that practically in everyday life? Rick and Rebecca unpack that topic and more.
How do you know if you need an emotional check-up? Rick and Rebecca walk you through it as they continue to discuss Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.
How do you know if you need an emotional check-up? Rick and Rebecca walk you through it as they continue to discuss Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.
It’s the penultimate episode in Rick and Rebecca’s series on Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.
Rick and Rebecca kick off a new series based on the book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Also, you can now watch the video version of the podcast here.
Easter may be over, but it’s meaning and message is alive every day. Listen in as Rick and Rebecca discuss what that means in their lives and yours.
Rick and Rebecca wrap up their series on worship as they discuss surrendering our will in worship.
In this episode, Rick and Rebecca continue their series on worship as they unpack worshipping with our whole lives.
Rick and Rebecca continue their series on worship as they discuss worship as sacrifice.
Rick and Rebecca continue their series on worship, specifically how worship can be a weapon and how it’s defined in scripture.
We know that worship is more than just music, but what else constitutes worship? In this episode, Rick and Rebecca begin a series on the different expressions of worship and how they play out in our everyday life.
Christmas has come and gone. We’re already deep into January and holiday celebrations seem like a distant dream. It can be a tough time of year and so Rick and Rebecca have some advice on how you can cope with the post-holiday blues in a healthy way.
Rick and Rebecca talk New Year’s resolutions. Are they helpful? What’s realistic? Start the 2022 of right with Rick and Rebecca!
Christmas came early! Well, at least this episode did. Rick and Rebecca wanted to release this episode early to help you navigate this holiday season. We’ll be back with Season 2 starting on January 7. Merry Christmas from Rick, Rebecca, and you’re whole MnTC family!
Rick and Rebecca delve back into important spiritual practices, and the focus on this episode is on Scripture. Specifically, they touch on how Scripture causes transformation and how to interact with Scripture in a way that leaves one open to change.
Join Rick and Rebecca as they unpack what it truly means to love yourself and practice self-care.
According to Rick, one of the best definitions for Gratitude is being conscious of a benefit received.
This episode explores what gratitude is, why it’s important, and some things Rick and Rebecca have learned about gratitude in their own lives.
Plus, Rick gives you the lowdown on pickled beets.
Rick and Rebecca continue unpacking spiritual practices and this time their focus is on worship. What is worship? What does worship do for your recovery? How can you incorporate worship into more of your life? They’ll cover that and more on this episode of A Little R&R!
Rick and Rebecca drill down on the spiritual practice of meditation, its biblical foundation, what it means to them, and how it can positively impact your recovery.
Rick and Rebecca hear frequently from clients on the issue of drifting both spiritually and in sobriety. In this episode, they explore signs and warnings and how to turn things around when things begin to drift.
Author, John Ortberg, says that spiritual practices are any activity that can help me gain power to live life as Jesus taught and modeled it. Rick and Rebecca give an overview of what this might include and share some practical tips on how to apply these practices to your own life.