This episode kicks off the trauma module. Phil and Mel dive into the topic of trauma, discussing the need for trauma-informed training in the work of family preservation. They introduce Trust-Based Relational Intervention, which prioritizes developing relationship over attaining corrective behaviors. They also introduce the three founding principles of Trauma.

For More on TBRI, see episode 5 of the Pod.

00:00:00 - Start

00:05:17 - Making Ben uncomfortable

00:11:38 - What the Green Mile?

00:16:09 - Phil's most traumatic injury

00:19:59 - Why Phil is passionate about trauma training

00:26:03 - The Marshall trauma journey

00:30:48 - Trust-Based Relational Intervention

00:41:05 - Does building trust in a hosting matter, really?

00:43:39 - The Three Founding Principles of Trauma

00:56:19 - Building up the kindling

00:59:23 - 5 Survival Strategies in children

In this episode, Phil and Mel chat with Mike Mattes, the Executive Director of Kingdom Dads. They talk about his journey into ministry, how he cultivated his home/ministry philosophy, and how college ministry led to building stronger families.

To learn more about Kingdom Dads: https://kingdomdads.org/

To partner with Kingdom Dads: https://kingdomdads.org/register

Join Phil and Mel as they talk with Kim Babb: former OSU football player turned Man Up and Go Senior Philanthropy Officer. They talk about the Uber that changed Kam's life, his college football career, and the importance of fatherhood.

For more about Man Up and Go: https://manupandgo.org/.

To Give to the work: https://manupandgo.org/?give=PYEVM6DX.

In this episode, Phil and Mel continue their conversation about suffering. They continue last week's points on suffering, emphasizing worship, the Word, and the power of lament.

00:00 - Start

03:23 - Office sleepover must-haves

06:44 - Phil's best and silliest qualities

12:32 - Being found by the Lord in loneliness

16:57 - Letting your kids into your suffering

22:12 - Worship amidst worry

32:55 - Accountability for steadfastness and integrity

42:31 - Finding ultimate satiation in the Word

45:31 - Lament Well

In the first of a two part conversation, Phil and Mel discuss what it looks like to suffer well. They explore what it means to be led by the wisdom of God, rather than the wisdom of man, the importance of praying for protection, and the comforting truth of the Lord's discipline on those he loves.

In this episode Phil and Mel talk with Rachel Smith, Director of the Columbus Discipleship Network, about discipleship. They take on discipleship being a life-on-life, not a classroom. Rachel encourages people to invest deeper into investing into the lives of those around them in order to become better followers of Christ.

In this episode, Community Coach Supervisor Ali talks with Auner, a single teen mother currently being hosted through MVM. They talk about where she was before coming to MVM, what living with the Hoover's has been like, and where she hopes to go with her baby daughter, Desire. Their conversation shows the importance of relationship in overcoming difficult situations.

For the Poverty Resource: https://canva.link/snrd5olyd5jgcep

In this episode, Mel sat down with the Michael and Kelsey Johnson, a host family from Three Creeks Church. They talk about walking in relationship with a family through several years of ups and downs. Kelsey and Micheal have opened their house and heart to this family for the long term, determined to seek their good.

For the Poverty Resource: https://canva.link/snrd5olyd5jgcep

In this episode, Phil and Mel talk about the different "mindsets" that can infect people; both those with and without material wealth. Understanding your potential mental blindspots and being prepared for those of others is an essential step to helping without hurting.

For the Poverty Resource: https://canva.link/snrd5olyd5jgcep

To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bwz_8EfK_tQ

In this episode, Phil and Mel discuss the Brookings Institute research on the Success Sequence. They explore how these seismic findings could rewrite the realities of poverty in future generations.

For the Poverty Resource: https://canva.link/snrd5olyd5jgcep

For more on the Success Sequence: https://ifstudies.org/success-sequence

In this second part of his interview, Chalmers Center Ambassador Eugene Norris looks to the local church as the solution for poverty. Eugene encourages churches to adapt what they are already doing in order to more relationally serve those experiencing poverty. He stresses the transforming presence of Christ in church communities.

For the Poverty Resource: https://canva.link/snrd5olyd5jgcep

To get in touch with Eugene: norris.eugene@gmail.com

For more on the Chalmers Center: https://chalmers.org

For Chalmers Center Courses: https://chalmers.org/courses/

To become a Chalmers Center Ambassador: https://chalmers.org/training/ambassador-training/

Phil and Mel kick off the first episode of the Poverty Module by talking with Eugene Norris, Chalmers Center Ambassador. In the first of a two part conversation, Eugene explains a biblical view of poverty -- poverty as not merely material, but fundamentally relational.

For the Poverty Resource: https://canva.link/snrd5olyd5jgcep

To get in touch with Eugene: norris.eugene@gmail.com

For more on the Chalmers Center: https://chalmers.org

For Chalmers Center Courses: https://chalmers.org/courses/

To become a Chalmers Center Ambassador: https://chalmers.org/training/ambassador-training/

Boys episode! Mel is gone, which leave Phil and Ben to chop it up. They talk about Central Ohio North, the younger generation, and how Ben found himself at MVM.

In this episode, Phil and Mel discuss what an orphan is. They open Scripture and show how the biblical understanding of orphan may be different than the West's current view. They explore the relationship between "the orphan and the widow", calling the Church to serve this population as we see them today.

In this episode, Phil and Mel talk about anger. They address the biblical mandate against improperly managing anger, the danger of downplaying anger, as well as the deeper roots of expressions of anger. They conclude in giving practical advise for those dealing with and feeling anger in family preservation ministry.

For the Wheel of Emotions: https://canva.link/wjti6k8gjzpjbt0

This episode is about the Church of Columbus. Phil and Mel talk to Nick Nye, pastor and Executive Director of For Columbus. For Columbus is a collaborative of churches and kingdom minded businesses in Columbus, looking to unify for the Kingdom of God. This episode explores how Nick came into a city unity movement, the importance of unity in the church, markers of unity, and much more. We hope you enjoy!

To learn more about For Columbus: https://www.forcolumbus.org/about

This episode is a long-awaited conversation with two mentor-mentee pairs: Skyler and Connor Knoop mentor sibling set Journey and Jhasir. In this episode we step into their relationship and hear about the mentorship program from the inside. Connor and Skyler also share about their experience with Mentorship in a separate conversation with Payton.

Part 2 with Tom Edwards -- toward building stronger families.

In the first of a two-part conversation with Dr. Tom Edwards, Phil and Mel converse about the historic breakdown of the family unit in the United States. Dr. Edwards shares from his research from his latest book: "Rise and Rebuild: Why Black Families Matter", as well as from decades of experience.

In this episode, Phil and Mel sit down with a long standing host family: the Zwyth's. Peter and Julie talk about how to manage a marriage and a household while living out biblical hospitality. They speak on the importance of community, working as a team, and hosting rhythms.